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The Weekly Legend June 4th-10th

The Weekly Legend

Your source to stay connected, educated, and inspired.

June 4th – June 10th

Your Weekly Legend for June 4th-10th

There are a few things in this world that I would love to avoid…

One of those I experienced day after day.

The torture…

The public embarrassment and judgment.

The stress.

Yes folks I’m talking about the full blown, drop to the ground kicking and screaming…

Toddler tantrum. 

My second child was so masterfully explosive with his tantrums I swore he took a course on mastering momma manipulation.

Now…whether you agree with our decision at the time or not…

We quickly learned when he heard the word “no” it would immediately trigger into 10-15 minutes of sheer hell. 

An uncontrollable, inconsolable toddler tantrum.

It didn’t matter where we were or what was going on around us. 

So what did we start doing? 

No, turned into…”Maybe Tomorrow”

Didn’t matter what the question or demand was…

Even if was a completely ridiculous answer to his equally ridiculous question…

Can I ride motorcycle momma?

Maybe tomorrow…

I want candy for breakfast

Tomorrow…

Every time he would answer ok and move on to the next thought or go back to what he was doing. 

Tantrum avoided…

At some point, we were going to need to teach this kid how to appropriately handle hearing “no.”

We were avoiding it to stay comfortable.

We needed to face it…and we did. 

And for those wondering how this kid is going to turn out…he’s a 4.2 16 year and has a heart of gold. (So please no parent police today) 

Let me ask you…are you telling yourself the same type of lie?

I’ll launch my business next week…

I’m thinking about getting started…

I’m gettin’ ready, to get ready…(seriously see and hear this one almost daily) 

Tomorrow…

Tomorrow is the box of procrastination that we're trapped in.

It ultimately is an excuse that postpones our ambitions, our goals, and the work we have to put in to learn and build a new business. 

But here's the truth: Tomorrow never truly arrives. 

It remains a distant promise, forever just out of reach. 

When we say “tomorrow,” what we're actually saying is “no” to ourselves. 

We’re just hiding it behind the disguise of “soon or tomorrow” so we don’t actually feel like we quit or gave into fear. 

When we tell ourselves those little lies, we're saying no to growth, to progress, and to the incredible possibilities that await us in the world of digital marketing.

Trust me…taking action is messy, it’s scary, it might even be as scary as facing the toddler tantrum. 

But at some point we all gotta stop tiptoeing around the toddler and figure it out.

We only accomplish that…by doing it.

Look at it this way…

Taking action today and the next and the next instead of pushing it off with the lies of tomorrow, soon, getting ready opens up space for the following:

  1. Seize Opportunities: By taking action today, you open yourself up to opportunities that would have otherwise passed you by. Every day, there are potential clients, collaborations, and breakthroughs waiting for someone to seize them. Make it you.
  2. Cultivate a Growth Mindset: Embrace the journey of continuous learning and improvement. Each day, challenge yourself to acquire new skills, stay updated with industry trends, and expand your knowledge base. Your commitment to growth will set you apart from the rest.
  3. Learn from Mistakes: Instead of fearing failure, see it as an essential part of your growth. When you stumble, learn from the experience, adjust your course, and keep moving forward. Every mistake is a lesson in disguise.

I challenge you to recognize the words you’re telling yourself.

Are you delaying until ‘tomorrow”? 

Today is an even better day to take action. 

Lastly, don’t forget to scroll down and check out the guests that are coming on the show this week and schedule in your success.

Wishing you a legendary week ahead!

As always…

Stay Legendary!
– JoAnn

Now scroll down and check out all that's happening this week at Legendary Marketer!

Mark Your Calendars

Monday, June 5th

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

Ashlee Leal gave up her professional job for a very different kind of work – to be a homeschooling mom of two. Learn how she’s building her online business doing one very simple thing with her audience (and how they’re responding)!

Marketer's Club at 3 pm EST

This week at Marketer's Club, Drew will dive into the the buyer's journey from social media to sale. Tap the button below to register. Not a member of Marketer's Club? Join at the button below as well. 

Tuesday, June 6th

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

Jessica Tanney became a single mom at 17. Now 37, married, with a “good job” and two more kids to feed, she and her hubby were still living paycheck to paycheck. Tune in live to hear how she’s carved out a niche in a busy online world!

Wednesday, June 7th

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

Elizabeth Frenay knows all too well what can happen when you make lots of money but aren’t treated well enough to enjoy it. Tune in LIVE to hear what happened after she left her previous position, and what she’s up to now.

Thursday, June 8th

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

Tune in to hear Leslie Latimer’s best advice for success when building a new business online, no matter how old you are. Hint: She does this ONE thing predictably, every single day!

Friday, June 9th

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

Join us live straight from the Legendary Marketer Mastermind in Orlando, Florida!

Upcoming Events

Apply To Be A Guest On Wake Up Legendary

We are always looking for new guests to showcase on Wake Up Legendary. If you are building and growing an online business we would love to hear all about it! Please click the button below, complete the form, and if you're a good fit someone from our team will reach out. 

The Weekly Legend May 28th-June 3rd

The Weekly Legend

Your source to stay connected, educated, and inspired.

May 28th – June 3rd, 2023

Your Weekly Legend for May 28th-June 3rd

I hope you're having a fabulous Sunday!

Our community is growing leaps and bounds, whether your new or been here a while…we love having you a part of the Legendary community. 

One of things I love the most about our community is every day, there is a new example, a new story, a new student that shares a breakthrough.

Someone that could easily be our neighbor… 

A parent in the school pick up line… 

Or a co-worker at our not so 9-5…

All Who've made a decision to learn new skills and build their own digital marketing business online. 

All taking action, implementing, and seeing success from learning new skills. 

In fact, we now have years of interviews with students that share their story with you. 

Monday – Friday at 10 am EST, Dave goes live with a guest to share with you free advice, inspiration, and motivation. 

These interviews aren’t scripted.

There’s no talking points.

There’s no forced direction. 

There’s literally zero plan shared with the guest.

Not only does this make them fun, it also gives you an authentic inside peak of someone just a few steps ahead of you in their entrepreneur journey. 

You also get to learn from Dave and our remarkable guests, who share invaluable marketing insights and you get to walk away feeling empowered and motivated to achieve your own success.

These shows don’t just drop nuggets of value, they give you gold BARS of information and motivation to take immediate action. 

DANGGGG…I’ve said it before… 

Wake Up Legendary is like a FREE Digital Marketing Masterclass that you can access DAILY.

Imagine the advantage of hearing directly from Dave Sharpe, a legendary figure in online marketing with a nine-figure success story, multiple times each week. 

Regardless of where you are on your journey, whether you're already successful or just starting out, tuning in to Wake Up Legendary daily is a game-changer. 

Make it a habit—set reminders, alarms, grab your headphones—and be ready to be inspired.

And in case you can't catch the show live, don't worry. We record every episode, and you can access all the replays on our Facebook page.

We also stream the episodes on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
(Just search Wake Up Legendary)

As an added convenience, if you'd like to receive a text message reminder a few minutes before we go live each day, simply text the letters: WUL to 813-296-8553.

Join us on Wake Up Legendary and embark on a journey to create your own path to success, just like countless others have done. 

Start your day with inspiration, knowledge, and a community of like-minded individuals.

Lastly, don’t forget to scroll down and check out the guests that are coming on the show this week and schedule in your success. 

Wishing you a legendary week ahead!

As always…

Stay Legendary!
– JoAnn

P.S. Blueprints Members: As a reminder we have added a new bonus! 19 different Niches with Business plans, offers, and a funnel to get launched with.

P.P.S. With the holiday, there is no Marketer's Club or Live Coaching Calls this Monday. 

Now scroll down and check out all that's happening this week at Legendary Marketer!

Mark Your Calendars

Monday, May 29th

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

Kristie Shaver is a mom of 2, a partner in a real estate development company, and the owner and cofounder of a subscription service for kids. She’s also recently started an online business despite incredible fear of doing so. Tune in to find out the one thing she says NOT to do! 

Tuesday, May 30th

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

Department store sales + drop shipping fails = digital marketing mom w/ 50K followers! When Venkeria Brantely was laid off from her department store job in 2020, she went online instead. Tune in to this episode of Wake Up Legendary to hear what finally clicked…and what NOT to do when you’re just getting started online.

Wednesday, May 31st

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

The pit in Chloe Curry’s stomach just wouldn’t go away. Constant stress about the bills was sucking the life out of her, and she knew her kids deserved better. Tune in to learn what finally clicked to send her on a new path to success!

Thursday, June 1st

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

When this 34-year-old was let go from a job she loved, Margot Fox turned to social media for a mental break. Once she saw some videos about digital marketing, she knew what to do next. Tune in to hear her best advice for folks just getting started! 

Friday, June 2nd

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

Burnt out 9-5er grows 100K Followers in 3 Months! Hailing from Norway, Amalie Lund worked odd jobs for 15 years before getting sick and tired of the grind. In October 2022, she started her digital marketing business. On this episode of Wake Up Legendary, tune in to hear what she did to skyrocket her business in a few short months.

Upcoming Events

Apply To Be A Guest On Wake Up Legendary

We are always looking for new guests to showcase on Wake Up Legendary. If you are building and growing an online business we would love to hear all about it! Please click the button below, complete the form, and if you're a good fit someone from our team will reach out. 

The Weekly Legend May 21st-27th

The Weekly Legend

Your source to stay connected, educated, and inspired.

May 21st – 27th, 2023

Your Weekly Legend for May 21st-27th

How are you serving your audience?

What does that even mean?

When you scroll your content plan or feed…are they all focused on selling?

Or are you serving…

When we focus on service over selling, beautiful changes happen.

A few weeks ago, we stumbled across a cute little bakery.

As we went inside, we were greeted with a warm welcome, the gentleman behind the counter was excited to explain the different items, which were his favorite and why.

He was oozing with excitement…

Confidence…

Knowledge…

And was clearly enjoying his job and day.

My family felt comfortable and couldn’t wait to try a few items.

He was never giving off used car salesman vibes.

He was sharing, conversing, and recommending instead.

As I scanned around, it was clear there were regulars…

The workers knew customers' names and it was the cutest little community built inside this little bakery.

It was clear they came not only for the yummy treats but also for the heartfelt conversations, the advice, and the genuine care that was oozing in the air.

In a world overflowing with advertisements and sales pitches, customers are yearning for something different.

They crave authentic connections, valuable content, and solutions tailored to their needs.

Building a digital marketing business is no different.

This is why we gotta stop trying to sell and focus on serving.

But what do I talk about?

This is where your business plan is crucial.

Your business plan will reveal a full understanding of your target audience, diving deep into their desires, challenges, and aspirations.

Armed with this knowledge, you can now craft compelling stories, engaging content, and useful resources designed to serve, educate, and inspire.

When you dive into it, your business plan will be the building blocks for all the content you create…

Your headlines

Your copy

Your imagery

A detailed and thoughtful business plan will help you lead with service and you’ll never find yourself asking – I’m new at this what do I talk about?

When we focus on serving, we build strong bonds with our ideal audience.

Trust flourishes

and soon…customers became advocates, willingly spreading the word about you and your brand.

Online businesses are soaring when they remove aggressive sales tactics.

Instead, show genuine care about making a difference in people's lives.

The impact we can create by embracing a service mindset is nothing short of phenomenal.

Plus…your content will be more fun to make, you’ll feel more creative, and soon your ideal audience will follow.

Lastly, Wake Up Legendary gives you daily tips, tricks, and hacks to grow your confidence, mindset, and business. Be sure to check out this week's events below.

As always…

Stay Legendary!
– JoAnn

 

Mark Your Calendars

Monday, May 22nd

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

When anything goes on the internet, people can set themselves up for disappointment. “Start a business! Share your link on social! Make millions!” 41-year-old John Edwards has taken the opposite approach. Find out what’s working as he builds his online business right now! 

Marketer's Club at 3 pm EST

This week at Marketer's Club, Drew will talk about strategies in your mindset can and will help you boost sales in your online business.

Tuesday, May 23rd

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

With over 156K followers, this life and relationship coach specializes in helping people learn how to fix, leave, and heal from their toxic relationships. Tune in for some red-hot strategies on using digital marketing to reach and serve your ideal audience!

Blueprints LIVE Hot Seat Guest Coach

Em Walcott is taking over the Live Hot Seat and Fast Feedback coaching call on Tuesday, May 23rd at 2pm EST. Grab your spot NOW! Get registered under the live training page, select hot seat, and then register for Tuesday, May 23rd

Wednesday, May 24th

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

Brianna Gomez is happy in her 9-5 corporate job! But she also knows it isn’t where she wants to be forever. Tune in to hear how she’s showing up for her audience now, and her exact steps for building a successful online business for her future. 

Thursday, May 25th

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

Facing retirement but NOT satisfied with a low fixed income each month, Lisa Martin-Johnson is creating a new life for herself and husband as they enter their golden years. Tune in live to see how she’s gained 18K followers in just 4 months! 

Friday, May 26th

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

For 15 years, Judy Newton has been searching for a second stream of income that doesn’t take her away from her kids. Tune in to learn Judy’s top tip for getting great results from a small audience. 

Upcoming Events

Apply To Be A Guest On Wake Up Legendary

We are always looking for new guests to showcase on Wake Up Legendary. If you are building and growing an online business we would love to hear all about it! Please click the button below, complete the form, and if you're a good fit someone from our team will reach out. 

The Weekly Legend May 14th-20th

The Weekly Legend

Your source to stay connected, educated, and inspired.

May 14th – 20th, 2023

Your Weekly Legend for May 14th-20th

Are you overlooking this?

It’s crucial to strategy.

It helps us NOT look like virtual version of the door to door salesman. 

These guys annoy the heck outta me…

I didn’t ask them to stop by.

I’m in no way interested in what they have to say.

I know right from the start, they only have one purpose…

To make a sale. 

This week I had 3 door to door salesmen ring my doorbell. 

These poor guys are literally walking the streets trying to get eyeballs on what they're selling. 

They don't give two cents about me or any type of long term business relationship.

They want to close a deal and move on. 

The problem…

We don’t want to be sold to.

We want to be connected with. 

Showing up at someone’s front door uninvited usually isn’t going to cut it. 

The same thing goes for your social media content. 

We gotta stop creating videos that feel like a door to door salesman in the feed.

One way to stop looking thirsty for sales…change your Call To Action (CTA). 

So what’s a CTA? 

This is your “ask” at the end of your content. 

It’s the action you want your viewer to take after watching your video. 

Right now in our community there’s a whole lotta of “click link in bio” or “Download my ebook” 

Over…

And over…

And over…

Yes, these are great CTAs but we can’t use them on everything, especially if we are growing a new account and looking for followers. 

Each piece of content you create needs a hook to stop the scroll, a piece of value/edutainment/or something to relate to your audience with, and then a call to action. 

Obviously we all want someone to click our link and buy all the things we recommend.

BUT…

That can’t happen without trust.

Without connection.

Without building an audience. 

If you walk up to a stranger and ask for them to buy, you’re going to get alot of NO’s.

If you do the same in your video content, you’ll get less views, less engagement, and your follower count won’t grow. 

We gotta build our social media “room” with excited followers first before we can present the offer. 

Social media is meant to be social. 

This is where engagement comes in. 

The platforms want to see engagement on your videos in order to show it to more and more people. 

Engagement metrics come from likes, shares, saves, comments, dms, and clicks compared to the number of impressions and views you had. 

The higher the engagement, the more the social media platform will push it out. 

Having the exact same CTA on every video won’t cut it. 

Did I possibly describe you? 

Don’t worry…I got you! 

Here are some TOP CTA’s to use when you’re growing an account that are not the same ol’ “click link in bio.” 

  1. Tag A Friend Who Needs to hear this (change friend to mom, co-worker, bestie, whoever makes sense for your ideal audience) 
  2. Double Tap If you Agree
  3. Save For Later
  4. Save For Later and Follow For More
  5. Drop An Emoji in the comments (give them the specific emoji to comment with)
  6. Who’s with me on this? 
  7. Maybe I’m wrong – what do you think? (use this when you are ready to hear a variety of opinions)
  8. What would you add? (After giving tips) Then engage with what viewers add in the comments. 
  9. Can you relate?
  10. Share your xyz moment in the comments (after you shared a story your audience can relate to) 
  11. Why is no one talking about this? Let me know in the comments
  12. What’s your go to (remedy/fix that your ideal audience connects with)? 
  13. Comment if you want a part 2 
  14. Like for part 2 (part 3, part 4, part 5) 
  15. Like if you agree! (Tap the heart if you agree) 
  16. Comment (insert a short fun phrase) for more! 

Also think of it this way…if all your CTAs are “click link in bio” I bet the content in those videos comes across pretty salesy…just like the door to door salesman.

Let your creative juices flow with all the variety of content you can create when you vary your CTAs!

Don’t forget to save this email and start mixing up your CTAs in your content.

Lastly, Wake Up Legendary gives you daily tips, tricks, and hacks to grow your confidence, mindset, and business. Be sure to check out this week's events below.

As always…

Stay Legendary!
– JoAnn

P.S. Attention MASTERMIND ticket holders!! Tomorrow, May 15th, registration opens for our October AND December Live Mastermind events in Orlando, FL. Our last MM hit max capacity FAST. 

Mark Your Calendars

Monday, May 15th

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

After retiring from nursing, this 32-year-old mom of 2 built a 6-figure network marketing business in 2021. When that income was cut in half, she dabbled in advertising and Amazon FBA before finding digital marketing in January 2023. In this episode, learn what works, what doesn’t, and what Hayley Witte would do differently if starting over from scratch. 

Marketer's Club at 3 pm EST

This week at Marketer's Club, Drew will dive into how to pick your niche and then monetize it (regardless of what niche you choose). Register to below. Not a member of Marketer's Club? Click the button below and sign up. You get a live coaching call and ongoing education every single week!

Tuesday, May 16th

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

Liz Wadden worked for 12 years on cruise ships. As her family changed, she needed more flexibility that life on the cruise ship didn’t offer. Learn how she’s gone digital and turned her passion for skincare and anti-aging for women into multiple streams of income! 

Wednesday, May 17th

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

As a busy mom of 3, Lacey Rey hated the unpredictable schedule that came with showing houses at the drop of a hat. Tune in live to learn the exact steps she took to gain 42K followers, contribute financially to the family, AND be present for her kids! 

Thursday, May 18th

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

How? No, the better question is “why?”! Kate Lewis has several important reasons for building her online business. Tune in to hear what’s working for her and how she stays so focused, even amidst her incredibly busy life.

Friday, May 19th

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

After working as a nurse for 10 years, Lyndsey Lackey had enough and wanted to spend more time with her five kids (and another one on the way). Find out her secrets for taking care of her growing business and her growing family! 

Upcoming Events

Mastermind Updates

Attention Mastermind Members: Our speakers for the June 2023 live event have been revealed! Plus for those on the waitlist, we have opened up registration for our next 2 LIVE events! Grab your spot ASAP.

Mark your calendars! Tomorrow, May 15th, registration opens up for our October and December LIVE Mastermind events in Orlando, FL. These spots fill up fast, so be sure to grab yours. 

Guest Coach: Em WALCOTT

Attention Blueprints Members: Em Walcott is taking over our Hot Seat & Fast Feedback call on Tuesday, May 23rd at 2pm EST. Get registered NOW in your back office. Em is a MASTER storyteller and will be here to help you build better connections with your followers. 

Apply To Be A Guest On Wake Up Legendary

We are always looking for new guests to showcase on Wake Up Legendary. If you are building and growing an online business we would love to hear all about it! Please click the button below, complete the form, and if you're a good fit someone from our team will reach out. 

The Weekly Legend May 7th-13th

The Weekly Legend

Your source to stay connected, educated, and inspired.

May 7th – 13th, 2023

Your Weekly Legend for May 7th-13th

Think you’re ready to post and share your link? 

Did you just hit or are you getting close to the magical 1000 follower count on TT? 

Recently there have been more questions regarding landing pages and links being pulled down on social media platforms.

So today, I’m switching things up and giving you a few helpful tips. 

A checklist to help you review your landing page.

If you’re brand new and haven’t built one yet – SAVE THIS EMAIL! 

If you keep having issues with your link getting taken down – go through these steps and make sure these aren’t the reason why. 

  1. Remove any affiliate links or badges from your landing page.This includes the Clickfunnels badge at the bottom right corner. Toggle that off. 
  2. Ensure you have active privacy policies and a visible income disclaimer at the bottom of your page. 
  3. Double check you have a visible business email at the bottom of the opt-in page. 
  4. Test your link from mobile and a variety of browsers. Is it working properly, is the layout weird, anything missing, or are you getting an insecure warning? 
  5. Is the button working correctly and directing to the correct page? 
  6. Make it clear in your headline and supporting copy what the viewer will get in return for providing their email address. Ensure they feel like they landed in the right place. Show your face/your brand. Make sure the messaging makes sense from the type of content you put out. You don’t want them to feel like they clicked on the wrong place. 
  7. Review your headlines and remove anything that gives the impression of big promises. Remove the words like “guarantee”, “proven system”, or “achieve xyz FAST”. 
  8. Don't just copy and paste from other affiliates in your niche. The computer scanning your landing page, will recognize that it's identical to other pages (especially if alot of you are copying the same pages). Make it your own.
  9. If your link was removed by TT, I suggest waiting 48 hours before trying again. If you add it before that, it most likely will auto decline and just flag your account further. 

Lastly…from day 1 not only are you building trust with your audience, you should be building trust with the social platform. 

What do I mean by this? 

Don’t post and ghost. 

You need to demonstrate on a new account that you are not a bot and not a spam account.

You need to tell the algorithm that you’re not going to scam people the second you add your link. 

You need to demonstrate you are indeed human and an engaged user of the platform and serious about building a community on their platform.

How do you do this? 

You gotta act like an engaged user with a clear audience. (At least a few of your videos should be getting categorized by TT – if none are, you are not clear enough about what topic you are discussing and who you are trying to reach so TT doesn't know who to show your video to) 

Got a couple of likes on a video? 

Awesome! Click over to their page and like and comment on one of their videos.

Comment on videos on your FYP.

Save favorite videos from your ideal audience. (not others promoting the same thing as you)

I use TikTok as the main example here, but this goes for ALL social media platforms. 

No one wants a user that only logs in to post content and never USE the platform. 

You are using social media for FREE Traffic. 

Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Youtube… only survive by keeping viewers ON their platform and keeping viewers feeling safe while using it. 

If all your content is asking viewers to leave the platform and click on a link it doesn’t feel safe and doesn’t promote engagement. 

This is ESPECIALLY the case for newer accounts. 

Big accounts with large followings have already proven their trust with the platform so they get away with way more. 

This is one of the reasons why your strategy can't copy the strategy of an established account. 

Furthermore, check out all that we have coming up below (including some amazing WUL guests and special guest coaches). 

Then head over to your landing page and go through the checklist above. 

We all know TT is like a temperamental preschooler, so the list above doesn't guarantee your link won't get taken down, but it will increase your chances of it being approved. 

As always…

Stay Legendary!
– JoAnn

Mark Your Calendars

Monday, May 7th

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

Meet Tiffany, a 15-year stay-at-home mom with an entrepreneurial spirit. After years of grinding with MLMs, she got sick of the constant inventory turnover, shipping headaches and sales quotas. Tune in live to learn the surprising platform that’s working great for her right now! 

Blueprints LIVE Hot Seat Guest Coach

Becca Dunkin is taking over the Live Hot Seat and Fast Feedback coaching call on Monday, May 8th at 2pm EST. Grab your spot NOW! Get registered under the live training page, select hot seat, and then register for Monday, May 8th.

Marketer's Club at 3 pm EST

This week at Marketer's Club, Drew will discuss email marketing! What to send to your list and when. Register to below. Not a member of Marketer's Club? Click the button below and sign up. You get a live coaching call and ongoing education every single week!

Tuesday, May 8th

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

Instead of working 8am-6pm, what if you could sleep till 9 and actually enjoy that first cup of coffee? Learn how Kevin Heiss combined 30 years of brick-and-mortar business knowledge with newfound digital marketing skills to build the life he truly enjoys. 

Wednesday, February 22nd

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

Consistency is key for this pastry chef turned stay-at-home-mom and military spouse. Building her business online in her spare time has given Rachel Brewer the flexibility she needs to keep up with the unpredictabilities of life! Don’t miss this episode! 

Thursday, February 23rd

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

Catch the wisdom and wonder of a former barista, substitute teacher, and now digital marketer with 60,000 followers! Tune in LIVE to hear Emilie Dyhr’s strategies for building a social following fast, and her advice for folks just getting started.

Friday, February 24th

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

After years of struggling at odd jobs and experimenting with various business models, ex-homeless survivor Harley Carter finally discovered her ticket to financial freedom in 2018. Now she’s on a mission to help others do the same! Do NOT miss this episode! 

Upcoming Events

Blueprints LIVE Hot Seat Guest Coach

Em Walcott is taking over the Live Hot Seat and Fast Feedback coaching call on Tuesday, May 23rd at 2pm EST. Grab your spot NOW! Get registered under the live training page, select hot seat, and then register for Monday, May 8th.

Apply To Be A Guest On Wake Up Legendary

We are always looking for new guests to showcase on Wake Up Legendary. If you are building and growing an online business we would love to hear all about it! Please click the button below, complete the form, and if you're a good fit someone from our team will reach out. 

Four Tips To Start Your Digital Marketing Business For Beginners

On this week’s episode of Wake Up Legendary David Sharpe sat down with Kimberly Bollom to talk about how she went from becoming a nurse to becoming a digital marketer. Kimberly started as a nurse and then got involved in the nurse corps in the military, where she met her husband as well.

 In 2020 she became an educator to teach other graduates to be nurses, and a year and a half later she found herself working over 60 hours a week with little to no time to herself. Kelly asked for a pay raise and was denied, and that was when she knew she needed a change. She knew she wanted some form of passive income, and more importantly, some of her time back. She put in the research and that’s when she found the 15 day business builder challenge. 

Tip #1: Be A Learner First

When you first start out in affiliate marketing, you aren’t going to know everything there is to know about affiliate marketing. That’s why it’s important to be a learner first before doing anything. Allow yourself to really soak up all of the information. Go through the course you are taking so that you can then learn that valuable information and be able to use it. 

When you’re showing the product that you’re promoting, tell your audience how it works. Be knowledgeable about your product or service that you’re promoting. Talk about the specifics of the product and tell your audience how that product or service helped you. Tell your audience how your product or service can help them or solve a problem that they have. 

Tip #2: Create Authentic Content

One huge tip that Kimberly shared was to always be authentic when making content. People will relate to you more when you are completely your authentic self. There is no need to pretend to be someone you aren’t or pretend to know everything there is to know about marketing or your niche. It’s okay to continue to be a learner when starting your business. 

Tell your story in your content and explain what brought you to wanting to start your own business and bring in more income. Your audience will relate to what you’re saying because they too would like more income.Your audience will trust you more when they feel like they can relate to you and understand you, especially if you share similar experiences. 

Tip #3 Don’t Be Too Self Critical

When creating content and watching it over, you might find yourself being too critical and feeling like you have to re-make the content over and over because it’s just not “perfect”. You will always find things in your content that you don’t like, but try not to focus on the small details. Your audience isn’t going to criticize your every move and neither should you. You are your own worst critic. 

Sometimes the best thing to do after creating content is not watch it back, and just post it. You may even find that you feel more productive with that strategy. Another important piece is the speed of implementation. This means practicing making content quickly. Being able to quickly film a video in 1 take and post will save you time during content creation and help you to be more productive. Practice recording videos and content creation until you feel comfortable enough to create a video in 1 take and post it. 

Tip #4: Fail Forward Fast 

David Sharpe said that one strategy to have success in your business is to fail forward fast. Essentially, don’t be afraid to fail. Failure is an opportunity for growth and redirection in your business. Take advantage of your lack of knowledge and use your energy to soak up as much information as possible for your business. 

Test different strategies with your business and if something doesn’t work, don’t give up, try something new instead. Finding what works for your business and what type of content will bring you the most success. Figure out what type of content your audience likes to see from you, and even test new or different styles of content. 

Starting a new online business can feel tricky but once you figure out what your audience connects with it will help your business to grow. Connecting with your audience will give them the reassurance they need to trust you and build a connection with you. This way you can figure out how your product or service can help them. 

Would you like to learn more about building your own profitable online business that you can do from home? If so, I recommend you watch this free video which will walk you through our #1 recommended way to learn how to earn money online from home.

The Weekly Legend April 30th-May 6th

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April 30th – May 6th, 2023

Your Weekly Legend for April 30th-May 6th

I was blown away! 

I had to pause for a minute and take in what I just heard.

But I was in the middle of a live interview so I couldn’t pause that long.

I knew what our guest shared could help guide so many within our community. 

Shoot, I even shared it with my husband and kids later that day because I knew it was a mindset shift that we all needed. 

It was also the reminder I needed to hear. 

On Wednesday’s WUL episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with a member of our Legendary community that launched her affiliate marketing business just a mere 2 months ago. 

You could say she’s brand new.

Man, did this interview bring the heat! 

We dove into picking a niche, defining your audience, and creating content.

This interview didn’t drop little nuggets, it dropped gold bars on all of these topics.

Our guest, Alyssa then shared 2 words that I absolutely loved.

I knew instantly I had to share them with you. 

It was a total Dave hat throw down moment!

These two words are what she tells herself each day. 

These two words get rid of comparing to others, the worry of failure or not achieving.

These two words hold her focus on the actions she needs to take today…

Keep Becoming

You can never “fail” when the goal is to keep becoming…

Keep becoming…a better parent.

Keep becoming…a better partner.

Keep becoming…a better marketer.

Just…keep becoming. (at whatever you need or want to each day)

It releases anything that happened the day before or where you want to be in the future. 

These two words put your sole focus on what can you do right now to make progress.

By adopting the mindset of “Keep Becoming”, we can shift our focus from comparing ourselves to others and to taking action towards self-improvement every day.

Success in any field is not about reaching a specific end goal, but rather about the journey of self-improvement and growth. 

If you’re just starting the challenge…keep becoming curious and consistent.

If you’re working on your funnel…keep becoming more tech savvy and patient.

If you’re creating content…keep becoming more open to trying new hooks, camera angles, and ways to connect with your audience. 

2 simple yet powerful words to get you unstuck.

Keep becoming…

Please be sure to check out Wednesday's interview with Alyssa, you can watch it here.

Looking for daily inspiration to keep you moving forward?

Be sure to check out below who's coming on Wake Up Legendary this week and more!

As always…

Stay Legendary!
– JoAnn

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Mark Your Calendars

Monday, May 1st

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

Sick and tired of working for other people, this mid-50s Army veteran took a chance on himself and started his digital marketing business in 2022. Tune in to learn what’s working for him right now! 

Marketer's Club at 3 pm EST

This week at Marketer's Club, Drew will talk about strategies in your mindset can and will help you boost sales in your online business.

Tuesday, May 2nd

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

At just 19, Sylvia Chatkowski could already see the writing on the wall as she took a full college course load, drove delivery shifts 6-8 hours a day, and still had no time or money left to do the things she loved. Tune in live to hear how she 4X’d her delivery salary in March! 

Wednesday, May 3rd

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

ER Nurse Saves Her Sanity by Building an Online Business. This mom of 4 was tired of working around the clock! So she rolled up her sleeves and is well on her way to building the life of her dreams. Tune in live to hear Jasmine Jenkin’s best advice for newbies just getting started! 

Thursday, May 4th

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

Corporate trainer with 2K followers “sticks to the program” to get results! Tune in live to learn how this girl-dad and former financial advisor is keeping things simple in his online business. 

Friday, May 5th

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

Let’s talk personal branding with the “Plaid Dad”! Andrew Colvin is Canadian, loves hockey, and wears a red buffalo plaid shirt in his content. Don’t miss this episode as the former ad agency creative spills the tea on how building a brand sets your business apart.

 

Saturday, May 6th

Our Next Saturday Support 101 is May 6th at 1pm EST

Attention Blueprints Members: On the first Saturday of each month we hold a special weekend edition of Support 101. This is a LIVE zoom call where you can get any question answered or roadblock addressed. Be sure to join at the start and raise your virtual hand to get your turn. Get registered under the live training page in your back office. 

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Guest Coach: Becca Dunkin

Blueprints Members: Mark your calendars for Monday, May 8th! 

Becca Dunkin is taking over the Live Hot Seat and Fast Feedback coaching call on Monday, May 8th at 2pm EST. Grab your spot NOW! Get registered under the live training page, select hot seat, and then register for Monday, May 8th. 

Apply To Be A Guest On Wake Up Legendary

We are always looking for new guests to showcase on Wake Up Legendary. If you are building and growing an online business we would love to hear all about it! Please click the button below, complete the form, and if you're a good fit someone from our team will reach out. 

3 Mindset Shifts Needed to Move from Employee to Entrepreneur

A Plumber’s Daughter

Lacey Antonio’s father was a plumber for many years.

He was a hard-working man, squarely in the middle class. 

Someone who made enough to pay the bills but never had any extra.

He told Lacey, “Go to college. I don’t want you to struggle like I did.”

So that’s what she did…

And she started working in healthcare before she even graduated high school.

Fast forward 15 years, and now she’s a mom working as a physical therapy assistant. 

Despite going to college and getting a “good” job, she was STILL struggling to do anything extra…

Exactly what her father didn’t want for her.

“I just kept thinking to myself, ‘Is this what the rest of my life is going to be? To clock in and be so busy that I’m drowning most days? Do I have to do this for the next 40 years?’” 

That unsettling feeling is what led Lacey to explore work-from-home options, such as multi-level marketing companies (MLMs) and working as a virtual assistant. 

But these weren’t cutting it, either!

As it turns out, the problem wasn’t that the side hustles inherently didn’t work… 

Rather, Lacey had to first overcome her own limiting beliefs. 

During her interview on Wake Up Legendary, Lacey shared three enlightening shifts she made that helped pave her way to entrepreneurial success.

Mindset shift #1: From being a good employee to becoming an entrepreneur

Please hear this loud and clear, there is NOTHING wrong with being an employee. 

Again for the people in the back, THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH BEING AN EMPLOYEE.

The problem is that for some people, the employee mindset keeps them stuck in a job that drains them.

You might know the feeling!

And you might even crave direction from a boss or supervisor, even if only a little bit. 

Because as an employee, you aren’t responsible if things go south. Your boss is! 

On the flip side, you also don’t get to fully enjoy the fruits of your labor because you’re busy building someone else’s dream. 

When a person decides to buck that system and become an entrepreneur, there’s no one there telling you what to do.

No one is giving you tasks or assigning deadlines.

And the ONLY person who suffers if you don’t do the work is YOU…and potentially your family if they rely on your income. 

The employee mindset is what makes us show up, clock in, work, work, work, clock out, and repeat the next day and the next…

For the next 40+ years….

Which sounded TERRIBLE to Lacey! 

But she also found that breaking free from the employee mindset when first starting an online business was T-O-U-G-H. 

Why? Because Lacey, who like so many of us, had spent decades perfecting it.

Think about it, from the age of 5 we start doing work for the approval of others – our teachers, coaches, and parents. 

So when there’s no one else and it’s just you calling the shots… 

It can feel lonely and overwhelming.  

But! 

Remember, on the other side of that “safe and secure” job is actual freedom…

But it requires rewiring your brain. 

And once you commit to your own success, build new skills, and DO THE WORK needed to finally see results, you will. 

For Lacey, this took a while – more than 6 months from the time she started her online business to the time she started gaining traction. 

True, this change from employee to entrepreneur will not happen overnight, but it will happen over time. 

Mindset Shift #2: From “This doesn’t work,” to “How can I make this work?” 

Everyone who has ever tried to earn money online has DREAMED of becoming the next internet millionaire. 

Not that we actually believe it’ll happen to us, but gosh, don’t we all secretly hope it will? 

So when your business doesn’t grow as quickly as you’d hoped, or as quickly as the next person you see on social media, it’s frustrating. 

And it’s very easy to blame this “slow growth” (or whatever the problem is) on anyone and anything else besides yourself.

Truthfully, building a business online isn’t fair

And there are no guarantees that you’ll make any amount of money. 

So the only way to guarantee your growth, no matter how fast or slow, is to just…keep…going.

How do you do that?

Well, instead of asking your boss what you should do next, YOU figure it out.

Post a question online, call customer service, or look up an answer on YouTube.

The point is, as an entrepreneur, everything you need is right in front of you. 

You just have to put the pieces together in a way that works for your business. 

When Lacey realized THIS, things started changing for the better. 

Views on her content increased, engagement went up…as did her confidence in herself.

This did not happen overnight, remember? 

It happened over 6 months! 

But she did it by working through a lot of trial and error, going back to her training, and working on her mindset DAILY. 

You can do this, too, it just takes work and perseverance. 

Mindset shift #3: From shooting stars to small wins

In the late 1990s and early 2000s there was a show on tv called, “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?”

It was crazy popular, and even inspired an 8-time Academy Award winning film called Slumdog Millionaire

What’s the point? 

Well, the popularity of the show and the movie demonstrate just how much people across the world want to strike it rich. 

Who DOESN’T want to be the next millionaire?

But this “shoot for the stars” mindset is also what keeps millions of people stuck in their mundane 9-5s. 

Like if you can’t “have it all” in the snap of your fingers, why even try?

So here’s what to do instead.

Celebrate your wins. Even the small ones. Especially the small ones.

Like Dave said, “Let’s not rob ourselves of the credit we deserve from the small efforts we’ve made.”

You may not answer the million dollar question, find the burning bush, or catch a shooting star during your first week, first month, or even your first year in business!

But are you showing up in your business every day?

Are you putting in consistent effort?

Are you training your mind to be open to abundance instead of circling in self-doubt and limiting beliefs?

If so, results will come. 

If you take nothing else from this article, remember that your mindset determines your success. And you can start improving yours TODAY!

  1. Become an entrepreneur by taking the reins, solving problems for yourself, and figuring things out as you go. 
  2. Instead of saying phrases like, “This doesn’t work,” ask yourself, “How can I make this work?” 
  3. Shift your focus from catching shooting stars to celebrating your small wins. 

Lastly, make yourself proud not with results, but with the effort you put in…and your success will come in ways you never thought possible. 

As always, be Legendary. 

To catch the entire Wake Up Legendary interview with Lacey Antonio, watch the replay here or listen to the audio anywhere you get your podcasts. Be sure to tune in to Wake Up Legendary live every Monday to Friday at 10am eastern. 

Decide, Do. Why You Can’t Afford NOT To Take Action On Your Dreams

Imagine this:

You are a stay at home mom with three kids. 

Your husband has a great job as an electrician, but he works looooong hours outside the home. 

And during the past few years, several major life changes have rocked your finances:

  • Having a third baby
  • Moving cross country away from all of your friends and family
  • Realizing it’s best to enroll your older two kiddos in private school.

This was Chelsea Ouimet’s life. And in late 2022, she realized she had two choices: 

  1. Live in a world of financial and emotional swirling, marital stress, paralyzing fear, and a whole bunch of limiting beliefs…

  2. Or, live in a world of taking action, showing up no matter what, solving problems, overcoming fear, and reaping the benefits of consistency, consistency, consistency.

WHICH LIFE DID SHE CHOOSE?

Not to spoil the ending, but we both know this wouldn’t be a very interesting story if Chelsea had sat and swirled. 

But let’s go back and look at the bigger picture for just a minute…

Everyone else is doing it, so why can’t I?

Chelsea’s entrepreneurship journey started 8 years ago when she was pregnant with her oldest daughter.

She knew that returning to work as a nurse was a no-go as she didn’t want to leave her baby.

So Chelsea turned to MLMs (multi-level marketing companies), network marketing, a clothing boutique, content creation, and social media to try to earn income from home.

While none of these business ventures turned out to be winners, she a) learned a lot, and b) she didn’t give up trying out different business models…

And she most certainly didn’t give up on herself. 

In September of 2022, Chelsea came across the 15 Day Business Builder Challenge…

And she completed it like a BOSS! 

But then she waited.

She waited and waited and waited…

And she watched as lots of other people, perhaps what felt like “EVERYONE” in her feed, were making money online!

Yet there she was, still just waiting and watching…

Her hang-up was simply building the systems needed to run her business on autopilot. 

That TECH stuff, yeesh. 

It paralyzed her. 

Fast forward 4 months to January 2023. 

Things were getting pretty bad financially…

There just wasn’t enough money to pay the bills at the end of the month. 

“I was like, this is it! I am done. I’m going to do something about it. I’m just going to make it happen for our family because I’m watching everyone else do it, and I’m no different.

Did you catch that?

Chelsea finally decided to just frickin’ do it. 

Keep in mind, she failed a lot in the beginning and made tons of mistakes. 

For example, after she thought her systems were all set up, it turned out her funnel wasn’t working. 

Then there was a problem with her email autoresponder and people weren’t receiving her e-book.

She surely missed out on several weeks of messages due to these tech problems…

MAJOR hurdles in reaching her audience!

Hurdles that could’ve caused anyone to give up and throw in the towel.  

But she didn’t quit, she persevered. 

Because she had committed to “figuring this thing out” and nothing was going to stop her. 

Roadblock of the Day

Self-doubt was and continues to be a challenge for Chelsea, just like it is for many other entrepreneurs.

At first, she worried that she’s so bad at figuring out technology stuff, she simply wouldn’t be able to build the systems she knew she needed. 

So she did nothing for MONTHS! 

Once she had her epiphany that no one else was going to do this for her, she set up her systems AND they started working for her. 

But then her self-doubt morphed into different types of negative thoughts… 

Questions like, “Will this success last?” and worse, “When is this going to end?” creeped into her head. 

And she’s not alone! These limiting beliefs plague business owners in all types of industries.

For Chelsea, the key to overcoming self-doubt was simply to take the idea of “quitting” off the table. 

“I tell people, the only way you can fail is if you stop. If you just keep going, you will succeed. It might take months or even longer, but the ONLY reason this (online business) doesn’t work is if you give up. If you just don’t do it.”

Some folks might say to “Burn the boats!” so that you really can’t go back to your old way of life. 

And while that might be a bit extreme for some… 

…there’s also beauty in committing to a new way of life. 

(NOTE: WE DO NOT RECOMMEND QUITTING YOUR 9-5 IF YOU HAVE ONE!)

In Chelsea’s case, her old lifestyle was NOT comfortable! 

No one likes to be under such stress that it dominates your thoughts, becomes the only conversation you have with your partner, makes you cry every day, and takes your focus away from your children…

So she finally implemented the training that she’s taken months before, and made the decision to show up online 3 times a day, every single day. 

And that beast called self-doubt? 

One way Legendary CEO, Dave Sharpe, suggests overcoming self-doubt is to simply “act as if” you’re already successful.

Which is exactly what Chelsea did: 

“I had it in my mind that I’m going to post as if I had already made X amount of money. As if I already have X amount of followers. And I’m just going to keep showing up even though nobody’s there.”

If you think about it, this is what brick-and-mortar business owners do, too! 

Let’s say you open up a coffee shop. 

You have a space, equipment, inventory –

To even open up your doors, you’ve already invested a LOT of time, energy and money. 

And gosh darn it, you’re going to open your doors every day even if zero people come in at first. 

Not only that, you’ll continue to turn on that “open” sign, market your business, and get your name out there in hopes of attracting customers to your coffee shop. 

Not just for days or weeks, but for MONTHS.

Because it can take that long (or longer!) to establish a following, a customer base, and a good flow within your business. 

The only differences between opening up a brick-and-mortar and an online business are 1, it’s WAY cheaper to start an online business! 

And 2, your “storefront” is virtual instead of a physical place people can go.

That’s it! 

Now don’t get stuck thinking that starting an online business will be easy, quick, or immediately successful…

Because every “overnight success” you see out there most likely had something in the works for years. 

Eight years for Chelsea! 

But one of the most amazing things about starting an online business is that if you can make $1 online, then you can make $100, $1,000 or $100,000. 

The process is the same. 

And as Chelsea shared, once you learn the process – once you set up your systems and commit to working a little bit every day – your success is INEVITABLE.

Take it from Chelsea: if you want to be successful in your online business, you can absolutely do it. 

You don’t need a lot of time, and you don’t need a lot of money. 

But you do need an open mind and a willingness to work. 

Your business will ALWAYS be a work in progress, so treat it that way! 

Just keep going, one step at a time. Keep iterating. Keep experimenting. 

Obviously, Chelsea chose “option number 2” (a life of action and taking control) when she was faced with a decision to make… 

And now she’s inspiring hundreds of others to do the same.

The truth is, everyone has self-doubt and limiting beliefs. 

And everyone has responsibilities that pull them in different directions each day. 

So what’s the one thing that separates successful entrepreneurs from “wantrepreneurs”? 

Mindset. It’s all mindset! 

Successful entrepreneurs DECIDE to invest time and effort into their business every single day, and then they go do it. 

When Chelsea finally decided to make the move from spiraling the drain financially to actually doing the work needed to be successful…

She completely transformed as a partner, a parent, and as a person building the life of her dreams. 

What’s stopping you from doing the same?

To hear the full interview with Chelsea Ouimet, catch the replay here or search for it on your favorite podcast platform. Be sure to tune in to Wake Up Legendary with Dave Sharpe every single weekday at 10am eastern for more inspiring stories about ordinary people achieving extraordinary things through their online businesses. As always, Be Legendary! 

 

The Weekly Legend April 23rd-29th

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April 23rd – 29th, 2023

Your Weekly Legend for February 19th-25th

It’s that time of year again…

We start to hit the road or the air on our family vacations. 

Ya know the dream…your family all relaxing, recharging, creating memories.

We envision 5-7 days of pure…

Laughter.

Quality time together.

Bliss.

That vacation dream truly is beautiful. 

But no one mentions…

The tantrums 

The bickering

The “when are we getting there?” question every 30 minutes. 

The road construction delays

Or like myself, a roadtrip with 3 teenagers is filled with a sprinkling of eye rolls, sleeping, sarcasm, animal noises, mixed in with the occasional cup a fart to unleash pure chaos in the back seat.

But ya know what else it’s filled with? 

Moments that make it all worth it. 

Moments of…

Laughter

Joy

Peace

Smiles

Connection

There’s never a finish line reached of vacation perfection and success. 

I could even argue that the more time you spend stressing over creating a perfect family vacation, the more likely it’s going to blow up in your face. 

Someone will have a disagreement…

The schedule will indeed change…

Something will not go as planned.

And if it’s one of my kids, there’s always a probability of a quick trip to urgent care or the ER for stitches. 

The more we sit around planning and hoping instead of just rolling with it, the more likely we won’t even see the moments of vacation bliss right in front of us. 

You'll miss the hugs, the fun, the laughter and excitement on their faces. 

The journey of the entrepreneur is very much the same way.

It’s impossible to be a perfect entrepreneur. 

We gotta stop obsessing over having “everything” perfectly setup before creating one piece of content.

Focusing and waiting on perfection is keeping you stuck.

As Dave has shared multiple times, including during this Friday’s Wake Up Legendary interview…

“Fail Forward Fast.”

We all know there’s going to be bickering from teenagers during a 7 hour car ride.

I could spend weeks planning and stressing about the “perfect” car ride…

But the only way to our destination is to go through it. 

See what moments we can make smoother, and just keep driving forward. 

Your business is the same way. 

We have to stop sitting around stressing over building something perfect to get to the end goal as fast as possible.

Instead…jump in the car, buckle up and enjoy the ride of twists, turns, highs, lows. 

Move through the moments of frustration as quickly as possible.

And savor those moments of bliss, joy, and success along the way. 

Looking for daily inspiration to keep you moving forward? 

Be sure to check out below who's coming on Wake Up Legendary this week and more!

As always…

Stay Legendary!
– JoAnn

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Mark Your Calendars

Monday, April 24th

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

Stuck or Scared? After 15 years in healthcare, Lacey Antonio was burnt out from her 9-5 and ready to try something new. Tune in to Wake Up Legendary LIVE to catch how she’s built her digital marketing side hustle over the past 7 months, and how she’s stayed focused despite “slow growth”. 

Marketer's Club at 3 pm EST

This week at Marketer's Club, Drew will discuss how to craft content that is compelling and connects to your audience. Be sure to join and grab best practices and examples. 

Tuesday, April 25th

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

Making time for what matters: ER nurse gets a fresh start through digital marketing! HattieMae Bell knows firsthand how precious life really is. Tune in LIVE to Wake Up Legendary to hear her inspiring story, learn what’s working for her online business right now, and get her golden advice for anyone just getting started! 

Wednesday, April 26th

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

Photographer levels up 3 businesses using new digital marketing skills! Alyssa Ence wanted to supplement her family’s income without leaving her family behind to shoot photos. Once she learned about digital marketing through an EYELASH company of all things, she was hooked. Tune in live to Wake Up Legendary and learn the many ways she’s added to her businesses’ bottom lines! 

Thursday, April 27th

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

Working *just* to pay for daycare?! Mom of 2 rejects the model and gains 70K followers on Facebook. Molly Anne Greaves has built a profitable online business from home, around her family’s schedule, without leaving her kids behind or carting them off to daycare. Tune into Wake Up Legendary live to find out how things are going less than 3 months into her business! 

Friday, April 28th

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

Fitness influencer builds a massive following fast in a brand new niche! Tune in as she shares her content creation secrets, her story, and her goals as she builds additional streams of income for her family. 

From Blue-Collar Burnout to Internet Entrepreneur: An Un-fancy Road to Success

Contrary to a belief that MANY of us seem to have in our heads, the road to success isn’t fancy. 

It’s not paved with golden bricks…

And it definitely ain’t easy. 

In real life, pursuing a new path means you’ll have to make tough decisions. 

Overcome doubts. 

Battle your fears. 

And those are just your own! 

Nevermind what your loved ones think about your new venture. 

But according to Sean Sarantos, achieving success CAN BE simple…ya just gotta show up…

When the pressure cooker explodes

In early 2022, Sean was a blue-collar guy making good money as an electrical lineman.

This US Air Force veteran was married with a toddler and another baby on the way. 

He worked all the time, whenever asked. 

Nights. Weekends. Holidays. 24-hour shifts. 

Every storm, every emergency, every outage – Sean was out there battling the elements. 

And he justified his long working hours because that’s what a man does. 

He provides. Keeps a roof over his family’s heads. Puts food on the table.

Until one day, Sean’s son was sick. 

Sean asked his boss to stay home so he could take care of him. 

He didn’t think he was asking for too much, it was just a day. 

His boss’s response? 

“F*ck your kid. Get to work.”

Well!

That day, something inside Sean simultaneously snapped and lit a fire inside him. 

He started searching for new opportunities… 

And saw a video of a mom talking about how she made a 6-figure salary from home by promoting products on social media. 

In Sean’s words, the video was “poorly produced,” but it made him think! 

  • What if he could build his own business?
  • What if he could make good money and NOT have to work 90+ hours a week for it? 
  • What if he could spend more time with his family? 

With nothing to lose except a job that was sucking the life out of him, he finally said “f*ck it” and bought the 15 Day Challenge. 

And then Sean became OBSESSED.  

He squeezed in the course training and content creation into every spare moment of his day – on his commute, during his workouts, lunch breaks, every possible minute. 

Why? 

Because he was determined to build a better life WITH his family rather than “provide for” his family as an absent father existing for a paycheck. 

So what does success look like in real life?

Whatever YOU want it to be, truthfully. It’s different from person to person. 

Regardless, achieving success boils down to not giving up when you feel like quitting. 

Quitting on yourself, that is. 

(Sidenote, Sean DID quit his “9-5” with a promise to his wife to earn back his salary within a few months, which he did.)

Like all entrepreneurs, Sean learned a few lessons the hard way…

Here are three of his most basic secrets to building a multiple 6-figure business in under a year: 

  1. Be simple and clear in your messaging. 
  2. Lead your viewers down a well-defined path ONE STEP AT A TIME. 
  3. Remember what it’s like to be the person on the other side of the screen, and speak to that person.

Don’t overcomplicate things!

Just focus on the one who needs to hear your message…

The person with a problem who’s desperate to solve it, and you have the solution. 

Above all else, be generous. 

Sean shows up differently in his business because he thinks differently about people.

He knows that the more humanity he shows…

The more love and care that he pours into his coaching clients…

And the more genuine connections he forms with others help set him apart from the crowd.

What a difference a year makes. 

You aren’t likely to see Sean driving around in fast cars or jet-setting around the world.

And that’s intentional because the reason he started his business was to spend more time with his family…

NOT working all the time

NOT trading his time for money

NOT spending all day on his phone

This is his version of success – quality family time. 

Sean shows up fully and authentically as himself, a guy who loves his wife, kids, working out, and helping others reach their own potential. 

But just like thousands of other entrepreneurs, he, too, had to get out of his own way and move past his own skepticism…

That starting an online business and making a good living from home was simply too good to be true.  

Being skeptical is good, healthy actually. 

But it can become a hindrance if it stops us from ever starting. 

That means it’s up to us to do the research and find out what is real. 

So as you look around the internet, ask yourself, how ARE people building online businesses? 

What DO they do to earn real, legitimate income online?  

How ARE they earning enough to cut down to part-time hours, or to quit their job altogether? 

Once we get past the skepticism and change into research mode, that’s where the magic starts to happen. 

And like in Sean’s experience, once you start seeing the possibilities out there, it becomes impossible to un-see them.

The road to success might not be fancy or glamorous, but it is simple: 

  • Show up consistently, every single day. 
  • Be generous and honest. 
  • And even when you want to quit, keep going.

To hear the full Wake Up Legendary interview with Sean Sarantos, you can catch the replay right here. Tune in live on Facebook every Monday-Friday at 10 am Eastern to hear another great interview with members of the Legendary community. And if you can’t join live, be sure to subscribe to Wake Up Legendary with Dave Sharpe on your favorite podcast platform! 

The Weekly Legend April 16th-22nd

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April 16th – 22nd, 2023

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Failure Equals Success -Yep you read that right

We’ve all heard the saying…”Failure is not an option.” 

I see it mentioned in the comments of Wake Up Legendary quite often. 

It’s meant to be motivating.

It’s a phrase designed to help us keep pushing forward. 

While this may sound like sage advice…

I’m going to be the chick in the room to stand up and call it…

That mindset…will keep you stuck. 

It only builds frustration.

It’s impossible to avoid challenges and moments of “failure.”

So when they arise, we get so frustrated, we end up quitting. 

I want to challenge you to consider a different perspective.

First, we gotta stop labeling failure as a personality trait. 

It’s not who you are.

It’s just a moment in time. 

Secondly, failure does not equal quitting.

I want you to chase failure.

I want you to attack it.

Welcome it.

Embrace it. 

Moments of failure are your quickest path to true success. 

Instead of focusing on “Failure is not an option”, I want you to say… 

Failure is an option.

And absolutely frickin’ welcome it. 

Because you’re on a journey of change…

Of growth.

Now I know what you’re thinking…JoAnn has completely lost it.

She’s telling me to quit…

NOPE. 

No one said anything about quitting. 

Like I shared above, failure does not equal quitting.

That’s a whole other story, topic, and discussion. 

Success isn’t achieved without moments of “failure” first. 

We’ve been programmed to view any roadblock or challenge as a negative. 

As something to run from. 

As a reason to STOP or QUIT.

When in reality, moments of failure are an absolutely powerful tool for growth, learning, and development. 

In digital marketing, failure can be an opportunity to try new strategies, experiment with different tactics, and allow you space to be more creative and think outside the box. 

We just gotta be willing to face it.

Look at it.

Discuss it.

Then learn and grow from it. 

During Friday's episode of Wake Up Legendary, Kristie dropped some massive advice for those starting out. 

Kristie shared how she was getting NO WHERE in the first few months of her business. 

Her content just wasn't converting or growing in views.

Then another blow came…TikTok disabled her account. 

She shared she almost quit.

She found herself having a pity party and was calling herself a failure.

Then she said- NOPE, I'm not a quitter and remembered this was a roadblock to figure out.

She took a hard look at what she had been doing and realized she was talking to the wrong audience.

She started a new Tiktok account.

She adjusted her messaging to a slightly different audience.

She brought in her personality instead of just mimicing others.

Kristie embraced the moment of failures as her toolbox to use to make changes.

She used it to learn from. (This weekend, please go watch her entire interview)

6 months after that change, she's sitting with over 30k followers and a booming online business. 

Heck, Steve Jobs was famously fired from Apple before returning to lead the company to unprecedented success. 

Amazon's Jeff Bezos has said, “I've made billions of dollars of failures at Amazon.com.” 

These leaders didn’t see failure as a setback, but rather as a necessary part of the journey to success.

If tech is overwhelming, slow down take one step at a time and reach out for additional help. 

If your video content is just not performing – what can you do different? 

Maybe it’s lighting, or different hooks, or maybe you’ve just been mimicking others for so long, you're not reaching YOUR ideal audience?

So, my message to you is this: Don't be afraid of failure, instead look it right in the eye and learn from it. 

I encourage you to approach your education, your new journey in the digital marketing space with a mindset of experimentation, curiosity, and embrace the challenges. 

So, go out there… 

take risks

try new things

Don’t be afraid to ask questions, seek advice, and experiment. 

Each roadblock you overcome is making you smarter, savvier, and talented. 

And each day you’ll be one step closer to the goals your working towards. 

As always…

Stay Legendary!
– JoAnn

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Monday, April 17th

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

Former high school teacher with 10K followers shares the ultimate life lesson – what time freedom is and how to achieve it. After 20 years in the classroom, Jill Taylor was ready for a more flexible schedule. Tune in LIVE to Wake Up Legendary and learn her best advice for newbies just getting started!

Blueprints LIVE Hot Seat Guest Coach

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Marketer's Club at 3 pm EST

This week at Marketer's Club, Drew will be focusing on your email campaigns and how to craft emails that engage your audience. Click the button to get registered now! Not a member of Marketer's Club? Click below and join today!

Tuesday, April 18th

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

Burnt-Out Boutique Owner Goes Digital, Grows to 62K on TikTok! In just over a month, Hailey Cunningham rocketed her online business through her raw, no BS approach. Tune in to Wake Up Legendary LIVE and learn her favorite tools and tricks that you can implement right now!

Wednesday, April 19th

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

Multi-passionate Mom of 3 BLOWS past expectations to build her dream life for her family. Since January, Chelsea Ouimet has gone from zero to more than 280K followers on Instagram and Facebook. Tune in to learn her secrets to early success LIVE on Wake Up Legendary! 

Thursday, April 20th

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

Crunching Numbers with a Financial Analyst – Why Building an Online Business Just Makes (millions of) Cents! Danielle Struhar works full time for a large corporation and has also built a 5-figure-per-month business on the side. Join us LIVE to hear how confidence has been a critical factor in building her business from scratch.

Friday, April 21st

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

Don’t wait another 30 years, live life for NOW! 3 Tips from a former army nurse. At 39, Kimberly Bollom has big dreams when it comes to her kids and her community. Join Wake Up Legendary LIVE and learn three changes she’s made since starting her online business in January of 2023. 

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Let’s kick off this week with a massive dose of motivation.

Dave went solo on Wake Up Legendary on Friday and it was sooooo good.

He was dropping some major truth bombs and motivation.

Even some tough love.

With all he shared, one thing really stood out to me. He said…

“Schedule your success.”

Think about it…

You and I both know that a new workout routine is only successful and beneficial if we get into a routine, schedule in the workouts, and commit to attending them. 

The same goes for your education and implementing what you learn to launch and grow your digital marketing business.

Just like you schedule in your workouts…

Schedule in your success. 

Schedule in the action and focus you are going to give your business. 

Everything is going to be routine.

Everything is going to be redundant.

And as Dave shared, the goal is to “execute, execute, execute.”

We don’t have to be cute or creative. 

You need to get into a routine, rinse and repeat. 

Then commit to it…

You don’t cancel. 

You Do it. (Nike really locked in the best slogan)

Nothing stops you. 

There are no rain outs.

There are no excuses.

There are no delays.

There's no stand-ins, 2nd string, or substitutes.

You and only you figure it out each time. 

You have to show up each day or nothing happens.

You must EXECUTE. 

AND KEEP Committed to your schedule for success. 

Take some time this evening and look at your calendar and physically schedule in time you can commit to your education and business. 

Then, as the CEO of your own business, as the manager in charge, report to YOU.

Commit to the job you’ve assigned yourself.

Want to hear all the motivation Dave shared during this episode? Catch the replay HERE

It’s a fantastic way to kick off your week! 

As always…

Stay Legendary!
– JoAnn

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Monday, April 10th

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

Government Worker Shares how a major mindset shift was the change his online business needed to see results. Major things started happening for Jeremiah Williams’ online business when he simply changed his focus…find out what he changed and how he did it in this episode of Wake Up Legendary LIVE with Dave Sharpe!

Tuesday, April 11th

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

Couple Shares their journey as they each build their own online Businesses! TUNE IN LIVE to Wake Up Legendary to learn how each dove into building their own online dreams from home!

Wednesday, April 12th

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

Nurse & Mom of 4 with 7.5K Followers Pays it Forward Through Digital Marketing! Mariel Anderson’s family is her reason for living, but she was missing out on their lives by working all the time. Join Wake Up Legendary LIVE to hear how she’s cut down her nursing hours by half and how she’s growing her business right now! 

Thursday, April 13th

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

Less than 1,000 Followers? After working in the food industry for almost 20 years, Erica Lambert wanted to be present for her new baby. Tune in to Wake Up Legendary LIVE to hear exactly how she started earning commissions with a small but mighty community! 

Friday, April 14th

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

Escape the 9-5 Grind Before Even Starting! 20-year-old Belgian law student, Mazarine Truyts, is building time and financial freedom before she even graduates from university. Tune in to Wake Up Legendary LIVE to hear her take on what ARE and ARE NOT limiting factors to her online success. 

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Real Talk: Leaving an “Important” Job to Become an Online Entrepreneur

Caroline Hannay had never heard the words “affiliate marketing” before September of 2022. 

Her first introduction was seeing a mom talking about it on Instagram one day…

But she didn’t think much of it other than, “eh, probably another internet scam.” 

At the time, Caroline was 7 months pregnant with her second son and finishing up her master’s degree in mental health counseling. 

She had a LOT going on with work, school and her growing family…

But she also had a feeling that something BIG was about to happen. 

Flash forward six months later, and Caroline has earned more than a half-million dollars from her new online business. (No we do not guarantee results, and these results are strictly unique to Caroline and her story.)

Her success has been almost unbelievable – especially to her.

But it hasn’t come without some criticism…

  • “You shouldn’t just quit your job!”
  • “What about your clients?” 
  • “Your work is really important!” 

It begs the question:

How many other counselors—as well as teachers, healthcare workers, police officers, and other frontline, essential workers—are faced with this same dilemma? 

How many people are tired of working crazy hours for low pay and ever-shrinking benefits…but feel guilty knowing their work IS important and serves a bigger purpose?

Caroline loved her job and found fulfillment in helping people…

But she couldn’t shake the feeling that raising her family was just as important.

So how DO you reconcile leaving an “important” job for a more lucrative, flexible and creative one? 

In Caroline’s case, it’s all about what you DO with your newfound skills and resources. 

Starting Fresh

Before starting her online business, Caroline was NOT a “social media person.” 

She didn’t even have a TikTok account before the fall of ’22.

Her first few videos were just “practice ones” to try out the app and see what would happen. 

Much to her surprise, when she checked her account a week later, there were VIEWS!

People had WATCHED! 

And despite her seemingly natural “I’ve got this” exterior, Caroline was just as scared to talk on camera, post content, and put her true self out there as so many others who are just getting started with their online business. 

In fact, she said, “I almost didn’t start because of my own negative self-talk, being self-critical about how I looked, my voice, any mistakes I made.”

AND WHAT IF SHE HADN’T STARTED?! 

Putting yourself “out there” for the world to see on the Internet to see is daunting, and it’s not for everyone. 

But Caroline soon learned that getting over her fear of being judged by strangers was well worth the effort. 

And once she viewed online digital marketing as a business opportunity, she made a mental shift towards doing everything she could to be successful.

Namely, showing her true colors in her content. 

“I gotta be the real Caroline! I’m wild and crazy and animated. I show myself in my videos, the good and the bad. People connect with the actual human on the other end of the phone.” 

Creative outlet

Quick question: How many children do you know that are creative?

Probably ALL of them. 

Kids’ innate curiosity and desire to learn and figure out new things is just part of who they are.

But as for adults, well, creativity is regularly “taught out” of us. 

In fact, our education system is built to produce workers, not thinkers.

Caroline shared this exact sentiment – 

“I feel like I’m a creative person, but it’s been locked away. It was sucked out of me when I went to college, so focused on school, school, school.” 

As an online business owner and content creator, she now gets to let her creativity shine: 

“I love making videos! It’s my favorite part of the whole process.”

REMEMBER! Making significant, life-changing income rarely happens this quickly, and there are NO guarantees that anyone will make even $1 by learning skills or purchasing a course. 

But it can happen, and Caroline is living proof!

So what else has changed since she began her journey into digital marketing?   

“When I say this has changed my life, I’m not referring to the financial side of things. 

I feel like a different person. 

My self-confidence is soaring, and not in a cocky way. 

My self-esteem is there.

To be able to understand the different ways that there are to make money online, to put it into practice, to see it become successful, and then turn around and mentor others, and see them be successful…

I just feel on top of the world with all that!”

If NOTHING else, building an online business has given Caroline OPTIONS in how to spend her time. 

Now she can contribute to her former professional field in new and different ways. 

“What you can do when you have time freedom is support the cause in other ways, either through volunteering or donating time or money.”

One idea she’s toying with is to create an online community dedicated to serving the mental health and substance use community in new ways. 

She and her husband have also recently purchased their dream home and have hopes of becoming foster parents in the future…

Which will be infinitely easier with her income and flexibility. 

The biggest shift for Caroline over the past six months is simply that her mind is now open to every possibility.

So if you are stuck in a job (no matter how important!) and are interested in what an online business could do for you, take note:

  1. Remember your “why” for starting in the first place. What’s driving you? What will keep you motivated to push through during the difficult times? What are you really working for?

  2. Educate yourself on the possibilities of what’s out there! Digital or affiliate marketing is just one of the many ways to earn income online. You might need to get some additional training just like you would with any other new venture, activity or career.

  3. Set your fears and nerves aside, and just show up as yourself. Consistently. Every day. 

At the end of the day, the only person who can choose to stay at or leave a job is you. 

That also means, the only person who can choose to build an online business (or not) is you!

Get crystal clear on what you value, and the path will be revealed just like it was for Caroline.

To hear her full interview, listen to the Wake Up Legendary show with Dave Sharpe. Catch fresh interviews every Monday through Friday at 10am eastern time on Facebook. And, be sure to hit “subscribe” on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode! 

As always, Be Legendary.

From “Why Me?” to “Why NOT Me?”

“I am never going to have what I want if I don’t put in the effort.”

-Christy Krogman

 

You know this is true. 

I know this is true. 

We all know this is true.

Because it’s the truth! 

Achieving something that’s healthier, stronger, bigger, better, name your “-er”…it takes a LOT of work.

And it’s intimidating. 

Might feel like the mountain you’re facing will take forever to climb…

And quitting that climb is the obvious thing to do when the going gets tough. 

So why would we humans create anything new, especially when it’s hard? 

To be honest, most people DO quit! 

But for those entrepreneurs who work to achieve something larger than themselves, they find a way to keep going…  

 

Start with your WHY

What is your reason, your “why” for working so hard to build an online business? 

Answer this question before you even start:

What will keep you going, creating, and serving others on the days when you just don’t want to?

For one recent guest on Wake Up Legendary with Dave Sharpe, her “why” is both heartbreaking and inspirational. 

Christy Krogman is an HR professional and mom to two girls. 

In 2015, she became pregnant with triplets, but she lost her twin sons. One in utero at 24 weeks and her other son died shortly after his birth.

Every day, she works to honor their memory.

What drives Christy in her business is the overarching goal of helping other families to never have to experience a loss like her family went through. 

To do this, she’s building her business in order to raise funds for research and education programs that’ll help shed light on twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, as well as pregnancy and infant loss.

Christy’s business is bigger than her, bigger than her family even. 

Does she have hard days?

Absolutely, and in fact she’s taken breaks in her business. 

But she’s never given up…

The memories of her sons keep her going. 

So what’s strong enough to keep YOU going on the hardest of days? 

Write it down and post it. 

Frame a picture of it. 

Remind yourself DAILY what you’re really working for, and you’ll stick to it until the only option is success. 

 

Break free from the chains

Once you know WHAT you’re working for, ya gotta step outside your comfort zone. 

And this means breaking the chains of what’s holding you back. 

Have you ever heard of Baby Elephant Syndrome?

When baby elephants are born in captivity, the caretakers tie a chain or rope around their ankle. 

That way, the babies stay close since they can only move within the radius of the chain. 

As they grow up – even when they’re strong enough to push over trees, carry massive loads in their trunks, and surely break a little chain or rope from their ankle – elephants still think they can only go as far as that chain. 

We do this to ourselves, too. 

Like Christy said, we grow up thinking that “you have to go to college. Or have to learn a trade. Have to work a 9-5 and work 40 hours a week.”

The truth is, we don’t have to live like that…

But it takes some work to overcome that mindset that’s probably been ingrained in us since early childhood. 

This is because our brains actively try to prevent us from breaking free from that chain, “protecting” us from perceived discomfort. 

What have these “chains” looked like for Christy and for so many in the Legendary community?

  • Self-doubt
  • Fear of failure
  • Worry about what friends and family might think
  • Belief that online businesses are “scams”
  • Imposter syndrome
  • Not feeling like we have anything to contribute
  • Shame or embarrassment

And how do successful people overcome these negative feelings?

Baby steps. Maybe even baby elephant steps. 

One piece of advice is to simply practice taking that chain off, even for an hour. 

Pretend that nothing is holding you back – what could you accomplish in that hour? 

Tip-toe a little bit outside of your comfort zone and make one small step forward. 

Those baby steps added up will lead you towards your ultimate goal. 

What is “normal” when starting an online business?

Contrary to popular belief, “normal” is NOT making commissions out of the gate! 

Stories like Christy’s are MUCH more common than quick success – 

  • taking the longer road…
  • starting and stopping, then starting up again… 
  • facing internal and external roadblocks… 

And if you’re thinking, “But it looks like everyone else is ___ (fill in the blank). What am I doing wrong?”

Unless you quit altogether, you’re doing nothing wrong. 

You might need to make some adjustments, but being in the game means you’re already winning. 

Christy has been discouraged in the past. 

She has worked through Baby Elephant and Imposter syndromes.

But the thing is, she takes a break and then COMES BACK TO IT.

She’s never given up. 

Why? 

Because of her WHY! 

The memories of her sons and the drive to help other families.

And THAT’S the difference between Christy and others who throw in the towel on their business after a few days, weeks, or months of “not seeing success”. 

That “stick-to-itiveness” is the differentiating factor for every successful entrepreneur. 

Again, is doing hard things fun? 

Depends on your definition of “fun”. 

Is it easy? 

Nope.

But is it worth it? 

Ask ANYONE who’s stuck in the game long enough, and their answer will almost surely be a resounding, “yes.” 

Changing your internal narrative

Comparisonitis is the death of so many early entrepreneurs! 

There’s a fine line between looking to others for inspiration, and looking at others in comparison. 

You can’t compare your day 1 to someone else’s day 100. 

You can’t even compare your day 100 to someone else’s day 100! 

Because YOUR journey is unique and special to you.

So instead of comparing yourself to others or thinking to yourself, “Why me?”

Asking yourself, “Why NOT me?”

Remember, you are NOT a baby elephant.

And there is NOTHING chained around your ankle! 

Just go do something to start to make a change today…and then do it again tomorrow. 

Life begins outside your comfort zone and beyond the chains we’ve grown up thinking are still attached to our ankles. 

You’ve got this. 

Now go out there and Be Legendary.

To listen to Christy’s full interview, catch the replay here or on your favorite podcast platform. Catch the latest episodes of Wake Up Legendary with Dave Sharpe for your daily dose of inspiration! Tune in LIVE every single Monday-Friday at 10am eastern. 

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Guys, I'm watching basketball. The girl boss energy got me interested in the Final Four.

Basketball is all around us this weekend.

I’ve never been excited to catch the women's final until now…

I can thank TikTok for bringing me vids of the LSU coach absolutely oozing of the female BOSS attitude and outfits to match that energy.

And I'm loving it!

Although I’m not a huge basketball fan, I do love a good buzzer-beater!
(Heck of a shot San Diego) 

Now whether you’re a fan or not…

Ask yourself this…

Can you just decide you’ll be a recruited, D1 athlete, in the final four and getting looked at by the pros…because you want it? 

Of course not.

Just because we want something, doesn’t mean we automatically achieve it with the snap of a finger and a single thought. 

Instead, we need to place our focus on the NEXT step in front of us that we need to take. 

If we’re talking basketball there are MANY skills we need to learn, develop, practice, and perfect over time. 

Becoming a digital marketer is the same. 

Basketball (or any sport for that matter) and entrepreneurship might seem like two completely different worlds, but there are actually a lot of similarities between the two. 

Both require:

Learning a skillset 

Hard work

Dedication

Consistency

and a willingness to try new things and feel uncomfortable.

A player can't just step onto the court and start shooting three-pointers right away. They need to start with the basics: dribbling, passing, and shooting layups. These are the building blocks of the game, and without them, a player can't progress to more advanced skills.

Similarly, a new digital marketer can't just decide to have a successful business and wake up with deposits hitting their account. They too need to start with the basics: learning the tech, the strategies, the skill set, creating a business plan, and putting what is learned into action. These are the building blocks of a successful business, and without them, an entrepreneur can't progress to more advanced stages.

So why do we try to skip steps? 

We want to reach our big goal so badly, we forget to complete all the steps it takes to actually achieve it. 

You won’t perfect your funnel, until you launch with version 1… it will always be evolving.

You won’t get traffic to your funnel until you start putting out content.

You won’t get better at creating content until you get some solid amount of consistency and numbers of videos to review.

This way you know what to adjust, change, or do more of. 

There’s going to be a lot of versions to that funnel and they can all be made while you’re posting content and building your business. 

There’s going to be new ideas and things that come up along the way to your ultimate destination. 

Enjoy each step and make them the focus of the moment.

Yes, it's important to keep your eye on the end target… 

Your bigger why… 

but you can't get there without being laser focused and committed to all the steps along the way.

I invite you to ask yourself today:

What is the NEXT step in your journey? 

Focus on THAT one step today, then the next, and the next, and the next. 

Celebrate each milestone along the way.

Looking for ongoing inspiration as you take your next step? 

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Monday, April 3rd

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

Building A Personal Brand – Caroline Hannay Spills How She Grew Her Following & Conversions FAST! Caroline returns to Wake Up Legendary! If you’ve been around the community for even a short time, you know her, love her, and probably want to be like her. Tune in LIVE for an update from this former substance counselor turned digital marketer and boss-mom of 2 babies!

Marketer's Club at 3 pm EST

This week at Marketer's Club, Drew will dive into reviving your content and sky rocket your reach!

Tuesday, April 4th

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

Learn to fail forward with Sean Sarantos! As an Air Force Veteran, fitness coach, and electrical lineman, Sean is NO STRANGER to hard work. But when his day job started to overtake his life, he took a giant leap of faith to go all in on digital marketing. Tune in to catch all his golden nuggets LIVE on Wake Up Legendary! 

Wednesday, April 5th

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

When her salary expectations didn’t match what she needed, this 32-year-old nurse turned to the internet to bridge the gap. Tune into Wake Up Legendary LIVE to hear how Hannah Chasseur is quickly building up her online business and creating a happier, healthier lifestyle in the process. 

Thursday, April 6th

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

Accountant Momma Grows from 0-20K Followers in 2 Months! Think growing and running a business requires some sort of magic? No, just systems. Tune in LIVE to Wake Up Legendary and hear why Rachelle Davanzo’s success in her new online business is due to this ONE simple change she made. 

Blueprints LIVE Hot Seat Guest Coach

Attention Blueprints Members! As you know we provide 2 hours of live coaching Monday-Friday for all Blueprints members. On Thursday, April 6th, Camila Markson will be joining us and taking over the Hot Seat Coaching call! Be sure to login to your back office, click on Register For Live Training and then get registered for Thursday's Hot Seat Coaching Call.

Friday, April 7th

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

Over 100K Followers Tune In to this Aussie Side Hustler! For a guy who’s always worked with his hands, going online was a big adjustment. Join us LIVE on Wake Up Legendary to learn how Drew Kilburn went from working in a saw mill, caretaking at a resort, and playing in a band…to working full time on his online business.

Upcoming Events

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We are always looking for new guests to showcase on Wake Up Legendary. If you are building and growing an online business we would love to hear all about it! Please click the button below, complete the form, and if you're a good fit someone from our team will reach out. 

Let’s Get Ready to Rumblllllllllle: Affiliate Marketing Versus Multi-Level Marketing (MLM)

If you ever pop into one of the Legendary Facebook groups or tune in to Wake Up Legendary (a live daily podcast held every single weekday at 10am eastern), you might see questions in the comments like…

  • Is Legendary an MLM? 
  • Do you have to build a team?
  • Is it a pyramid? 

(Quick answers are no, nope, and definitely not!)

But LOTS of people are asking these questions, not just one or two. 

So to address the elephant in the room, let’s take a closer look at the differences between these two business models: 

  • affiliate marketing (also called freelance digital marketing). 
  • network marketing (also called multi-level marketing or MLM for short)

During a recent interview on Wake Up Legendary with Dave Sharpe, sisters Kimi O’Neill and Trish Verzera brought a very unique perspective. 

Together, they’ve built successful businesses in both the network marketing world and through affiliate marketing. 

So what’s the difference? 

Let’s start with the basics. 

An affiliate marketer promotes a product or service on behalf of a company. 

When a customer makes a purchase through that affiliate’s unique link, the affiliate earns a commission. 

The commission is sort of like a “thank you” gift from the company for generating a sale.

And it’s a win-win-win:

  • For companies, there is no upfront cost – they only pay out commissions after a sale is made. 
  • For the affiliate, there is no inventory, shipping, or customer service – they simply share the product with their network and show how it solves a specific problem.
  • For the customer who purchases the product, there is no additional cost to them, and there might even be a discount. 

For example, have you ever heard an influencer say something like, “Use code ‘Laura20’ for 20% off your first purchase!”? 

That affiliate is giving an added incentive to purchase through her link. 

And that unique code helps the company keep track of exactly how much to pay her. 

Network Marketing is great for individuals who are able to build large teams:

  • Network marketing or MLM companies benefit by having sales reps sell physical products.
  • Independent representatives are often required to purchase and/or keep inventory on hand.
  • Customers can be recruited to become sales reps themselves, thus expanding the network. 

Sales reps earn commissions from any products they sell as well as from products their team members sell. 

So there are multiple people earning commissions on every sale. 

The more people you recruit to join your team, the more money you can make. 

What can go “wrong” within these business models?

For affiliates just getting started, it can take weeks or months to start seeing results. 

There’s a heavier lift at first, and many affiliates simply lose patience and “quit before the miracle happens,” as Dave likes to say. 

In network marketing, if you’re not great at recruiting people, you’ll have a hard time making good money. 

Also, with a more significant investment into product and inventory, many sales reps actually lose money when they join an MLM. 

Remember, any business can change structures or even close at any time… 

But how you’re impacted as an affiliate versus an independent sales rep are very different. 

For Trish and Kimi, they went through one of these “worst-case scenarios” with their MLM. 

After building up a very successful network marketing business, the company they worked with changed their compensation structure. 

The company went from being a Network Marketing company to an affiliate-based company… 

Which meant overnight, the thousands of people on Kimi and Trish’s team became their direct competition just like that. 

The good news for the sisters was that they happen to be mindset coaches as well. 

So they didn’t view this setback as anything more than a challenge to overcome. 

A learning opportunity.

What did they learn? 

Ironically, they started to learn affiliate marketing! 

(They also learned that they’re super resilient, capable of doing hard things, and able to achieve anything they set their minds to…all stories for another day.) 

What are the benefits of each business model?

One of the main benefits of affiliate marketing is that it’s almost a “set it and forget it” type of business. We like to call it “semi-passive” income. 

That’s because once your systems are set up, they run 24/7/365 in the background while you’re doing other things. 

The active work is simply generating traffic to your offer, which is best done daily. 

But even posting content can be mostly scheduled ahead of time. 

As Trish said, one of the biggest benefits of affiliate marketing is simply “doing what you need to do and walking away.” 

So how about network marketing?

Legendary CEO, Dave Sharpe got his start in network marketing because it was one of the few businesses available to him as a recovering addict with a criminal record. 

It’s great that anyone can get into it. 

And as the sisters experienced, network marketing can be lucrative, especially if you build a huge team. 

But network marketing also requires a LOT of effort and follow-up with members, which some might see as a drawback.  

In fact, Trish has to constantly check in with her team members. 

The work is NEVER done, and there’s no walking away from it.  

And if the company changes or closes permanently? 

Let’s say a company suddenly shuts its doors, never to open again. 

If you were one of their affiliates, you’d simply take your skills and apply them to a new product or service. 

Build a new funnel, set up a new series of emails, and drive traffic to your new offer. 

But, if you had built your entire business around that one company, yeesh. 

You’d be more or less out of luck. 

Yes, you could certainly apply your skills to a new company, but your team and everything you had built would not transfer over. 

So, which business model is better?  

There’s no better or worse here – it’s simply a personal preference. 

Both affiliate marketing and network marketing are real, legitimate business models with benefits and challenges to each. 

And in the end, you can be successful at anything you set your mind to!

Becoming an entrepreneur requires effort, consistency, and likely some training and support along the way. 

This is true whether you build a digital marketing business, an MLM, or even a brick-and-mortar business. 

Weigh your options to see what might work best for YOU in your situation. 

Want to learn more about what kinds of businesses are possible? 

Tune in to Wake Up Legendary live with Dave Sharpe every weekday morning at 10am eastern, or catch a replay on your favorite podcast platform. 

And as always, stay legendary. 

Legendary Marketer Student Spotlight: Silver Linings with Becca Dunkin

Becca Dunkin started out down a pretty familiar path: 

Go to college, get good grades, start working in your field. 

And she did it in a big way – as a single mom taking on a bunch of student debt to become a chiropractor. 

But about six months into her career, her enthusiasm started to fade. 

“Is this it?” She wondered. “Am I really going to do this for the next 30+ years?”

About a year into working, she was full-on depressed at the thought of doing the same thing over and over… 

DREADING going to work the next day… 

HATING to go back in and treat patients after her lunch breaks…

And feeling GUILTY that her depression was affecting her time and attention with her daughter. 

So what do you do when you’re in a funk?

Becca began scrolling TikTok trying to numb her mind a bit…

And up popped a former nanny who was making six figures online through digital marketing. 

Just like every other person thinking about starting something new, Becca was unsure about it.

She’d never done anything online before! 

And was it even real? 

“We’re so ingrained to think that we have to trade our time for money. So as soon as see someone coming up with this ‘new’ way to make money online, people shout, ‘SCAM!’”

So she watched for a couple of months…

And learned that affiliate marketing is a very real business model that’s been around since the 1980s. 

While the business model isn’t new, modern technology makes it accessible to anyone who wants to learn. 

Taking a leap of faith

How many people out there WANT to leave their jobs, but either don’t or won’t because they’re already so far down a particular path? 

And what happens to the folks who, like Becca, have invested a significant amount of time, energy and/or money into building something that they end up hating? 

It’s depressing to think about. 

If this is you, write down this golden nugget right now: 

“It’s OK not to use your degree. It’s OK not to go to school, or to switch your path if it turns into something you’re not passionate about.”

Becca left a job after just a couple years EVEN THOUGH she’d invested 8 years into schooling and had spent $200 thousand dollars on her education. 

Daammmn! Gutsy, right? 

But what if she hadn’t!? 

She’d probably still be depressed, treating patients, and scrolling TikTok…

Instead of living life on her own terms. 

Has her journey been an easy one? 

No!

Nothing worthwhile ever is. 

But Becca KNEW that working as a chiropractor wasn’t going to work for her long term and she had to make a change. 

So not IF, but when you feel like quitting…

Repeat what Becca would say to herself: 

“You’re going to do this. You are not quitting. Remember the reasons you’re doing this.” 

It worked – Becca never quit, even with few results to show for her efforts during those first couple weeks and months. 

She had to work through her feelings of self-doubt, “comparisonitis,” and the belief that it was going to take forever to become successful.

And GOOD THING SHE DID!

Since she started in October of 2022, entrepreneurship has opened up an entirely new world to her. 

“Six months ago, I would’ve said I’m 100% not creative. I was 100% into math and science only. But now, I’ve released this creative side of my brain that I never knew I had!”

And that mindset shift hasn’t been the only benefit…

Showing up in her business consistently has helped her earn a multiple 6-figure income.

Now listen, Becca’s results are not typical and there is no guarantee that you will earn even a single dollar by purchasing a course or starting an online business.  

But to see someone like Becca – a regular person who simply wanted more out of her life – succeed in such spectacular fashion…

Let’s bottle up her success and let it be a motivator to stop scrolling, take action, and learn something new today. 

Because even making a fraction of what Becca’s been able to earn as a digital marketer would be life changing income for a lot of people. 

How has life changed for her? 

  • Becca left her job as a chiropractor and now is able to greet her daughter off the bus after school every day. 
  • She’s planned multiple vacations over the next several months
  • And she now has the ability to plan her days as she wishes, working more on some days and less on others. 

Hear that? 

Becca lives on her own terms.

Not surprising, others have started to notice. 

Her friends have said things like, “Becca you look so happy!”

And she is happy. 

No, money doesn’t buy happiness…

But it does buy options. 

Having enough money to live comfortably means your job, boss, or company no longer gets to dictate your family’s schedule.  

And for Becca, earning income through digital marketing has created a life that is more relaxing. 

She’s simply not so stressed all the time. 

Remember, she’s no better, worse, or different than anyone else…

But she is a fine example of what happens when you take the bull by the horns and make something happen. 

Becca believes that everything happens for a reason, from having her daughter at 19, to going to school, to working at a job she ended up hating…

Because it all led to where she is today – building a successful business, living her dream life, and raising her daughter on her own terms. 

We all know what happens if you don’t make any changes in your life…

Nothing changes! 

Yep, you’ll basically be in the exact same place a year from now as you are today. 

But what if you allowed yourself to dream a little bit…? 

And what silver linings will you find along your way? 

For an extra dose of inspiration, listen to the full interview between Becca Dunkin and Dave Sharpe on Wake Up Legendary, or catch the replay on your favorite podcast platform.  

The Weekly Legend March 26th-April 1st

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March 26th – April 1st, 2023

Your Weekly Legend for March 26th-April 1st

 

Think back for me…

As a child, was there that unspoken (and sometimes spoken) expectation that you better choose to become either a lawyer or a doctor? Maybe an astronaut? 

And if you didn't choose one of those, it felt like you were choosing misery

Well, guess what? 

It was all a big fat lie. 

 

The truth is that no profession guarantees happiness or success.

Thursday's guest is a single mom who spent eight years in college and over $200k in tuition loans to become a doctor. 

But just six months into her career…

she was burnt out… 

miserable… 

unfulfilled. 

Like many moms, she was often filled with guilt, leaving her young child all day. 

She couldn't imagine doing this for another 30 years. 

 

She felt depressed and would escape her daily reality by scrolling through social media. During one of those scrolls, she watched a TT about a $7 course. It wasn't a quick decision for her to explore other options. But after a few months of watching videos, she finally decided to take the next step and see what this was.

What did she have to lose? She was already feeling miserable. She decided to dive in feet first and take action. 

And in just a few short months, she walked away from her medical profession for good and never felt happier.

This inspiring story will not only make you feel ignited but will also give you the fuel to keep going. 

You'll see first hand, what it looks like to take a chance on something new and find your true calling. 

 

Don't miss out on this amazing interview with Becca. 

Her journey will show you that it's never too late to change your path and find true happiness. 

Click here to watch the full interview and get inspired to take your next step forward.

Lastly….we have ALOT going on! 

Be sure to check out the upcoming interviews, guest coaches, and more down below. 

As always…

Stay Legendary!
– JoAnn

Mark Your Calendars

Monday, March 27th

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

Boomer Entrepreneur Spills Secrets to Creating a Healthy Retirement Income. As Steve Neifing approaches the end of his 40+ year career in transportation, he’s building a side hustle so he can enjoy retirement with his wife. Tune in to Wake Up Legendary LIVE and hear how this Arkansas native is carving out a whole new life for himself and his family

Marketer's Club at 3 pm EST

This week at Marketer's Club, Drew will talk about strategies in your mindset can and will help you boost sales in your online business.

Tuesday, March 28th

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

Midwest mom of two finds purpose after loss to show daughters what’s possible. No matter the circumstances she’s found herself in, Christy Krogman’s strength and resolve are next level. Join us LIVE for Wake Up Legendary to hear how she’s overcoming “baby elephant syndrome” to build a booming online business! 

Wednesday, March 29th

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

Retired Businessman Turns to TikTok and Gains 10K followers in 3 months! Shannon Reeves is no stranger to building businesses. During his 40+ year career, he built and sold 3 of them. Which means he’s got some absolute GOLD to share for anyone just starting out! Tune in LIVE to Wake Up Legendary, you won’t want to miss this episode! 

Blueprints LIVE Hot Seat Guest Coach

Attention Blueprints Members! As you know we provide 2 hours of live coaching Monday-Friday for all Blueprints members. On Monday, Feb 20th, Sarah Thompson is joining us on her first Monday as a full time entrepreneur! Be sure to get registered for Monday's Hot Seat live coaching call now!

Thursday, March 30th

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

 

An Action a Day Keeps the Boredom Away: Mom of 3 Builds an Empire! Brianna Myers and her husband run several welding businesses plus a profitable online side hustle. Tune in LIVE to Wake Up Legendary and hear how she’s “keeping it all together,” plus her secrets to growing to 10K followers on TikTok! 

 

Friday, March 31st

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

Second Time’s a Charm – How Rebranding Led to a 61K Following! When things weren’t going as she’d hoped working alongside her husband, Ashley Waite decided to build her digital marketing business solo. Tune in LIVE to Wake Up Legendary and hear a critical lesson learned during her first few months, and what’s working for her business right now! 

Saturday, April 1st

Saturday Support 101

Attention Blueprints Members! We are offering Support 101 on the first Saturday of each month. April's Support 101 is coming up on this Saturday, April 1st at 1pm EST. Get registered on the live support page and don't miss out! 

Upcoming Events

Camila Markson is taking over HOT SEAT!

Attention Blueprints Members: On Thursday, April 6th Camila Markson is our guest coach at the 2pm Hot Seat & Fast Feedback LIVE Call. Camila is an absolute MASTER marketer who went from Nanny to building a multi-6 figures online business! Grab your spot NOW!

Apply To Be A Guest On Wake Up Legendary

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The Weekly Legend March 19th-25th

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March 19th – 25th, 2023

Your Weekly Legend for March 19th-25th

There’s lots a talk surrounding a possible TikTok ban. It’s sorta the elephant in the room.

I'm not going to dive into the political or the Meta business agenda behind this today…

Instead let’s dive into what this possible ban could mean for you and your business as far as day to day operations. (Plus at the end I share a few algorithm updates!)

First and foremost…If you’re setting up and growing your business properly, it will end up as a minimal shift.  

It’s really not much different than an account getting shut down and learning how to build traffic on other platforms. 

When it comes to using ANY social media platform, we gotta remember this: 

  • We’re using social media platforms rent-free
  • They’re borrowed spaces
  • We don’t own them
  • We don’t control them
  • We only utilize and learn how to capitalize from them 

A possible TikTok ban is not an excuse to quit.
(or an excuse to not get started)

No platform determines the existence of your business. 

While it's understandable to feel nervous about losing access to such a popular platform, I want to put your worries at ease.  

How consumers interact online will constantly change and evolve. 

Here are a few reminders to settle your TikTok nerves surrounding a possible ban. 

First, it’s important to remember that social media is just a tool in the marketer's arsenal. Just like we use tools/software for funnels and emails. Social media platforms are traffic tools. 

Yes, there’s no denying, TikTok has proven to be a powerful tool for reaching your target audience fast, BUT it’s not the only social media platform available. Other platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and even Twitter can also reach a wider audience. 

There are wildly successful online businesses that still haven’t touched TikTok. 

Is it useful…absolutely. Is it required for any level of success…nope. It’s not your only option. 

It never was and never will be your only option. 

If TikTok makes you uneasy…don’t use it! Find the platform you are most comfortable with using and begin to build your business there. New social media platforms are always emerging, and the next big thing could be just around the corner.

Secondly, even if TikTok were to be banned, its creators and audience don’t disappear with it. 

The creators still exist, and the consumer desire for short-form content is still there, it will just move to a different platform. 

This is why it's CRUCIAL to BUILD YOUR LIST. Your email list is completely YOURS. You own it. No one can take that piece of communication from you. Your list and followers can easily move with you to the next hottest platform with ease when you utilize your list. By staying adaptable and open to new ideas and strategies, marketers can ensure that they’re always using the most effective tools available to reach their target audience.

This is also why it’s important to stay plugged into an online community, always be open to learning and growing, and stay ahead of the ever-changing world of online marketing. 

Lastly…

Every single business needs marketing to survive. 

 

Learning marketing skills, and staying up to date on new trends, will always keep you in demand. 

If TikTok disappears tomorrow, consumers will still be buying, consuming content, and still looking for recommendations…where that happens will just shift. 

Be ready and open to shift with it utilizing the marketing skills you're learning. 

One way to stay on top of all things marketing is to listen to success stories, tips, and mindset advice that’s shared in each episode of Wake Up Legendary. 

Be sure to check out the recordings from last week and check out the guests below for this week.

As always…

Stay Legendary!
– JoAnn

P.S. ALERT: CONTENT AND ALGORITHM UPDATES! If you're on TT you probably noticed there's a shift in the algorithm…they are now rewarding content creators that create LONGER videos. Take a peak and you'll notice longer videos are landing on your FYP. If you're on TT, give a few longer videos a try if you've only been creating shorter ones. 

P.P.S. Instagram has released new updates! A whole collection of updates and recommendations were shared on a zoom between IG and top creators for what they want to see right now. (Remember marketing is always changing!) Here are two juicy updates you need to be aware of: 1.IG wants to see accounts posting stories daily 2. IG is rewarding accounts that post to the grid daily. (So it's time to kick up how often you post)

Mark Your Calendars

Monday, March 20th

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

Sisters Kimi O’Neill and Trish Verzera have broken free from almost everything “status quo,” including limiting beliefs. With experiences ranging from military training to homeschooling to living in an RV, these ladies are a WEALTH of knowledge and inspiration. Tune in to Wake Up Legendary LIVE to hear the brand new ways they’re applying their skills in 2023! 

Marketer's Club at 3 pm EST

This week at Marketer's Club, Drew will dive into why an e-book is not a deal breaker for your business. Tune in for the full scoop on e-books!

Tuesday, March 21st

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

A young couple is building their dream life after numerous online business fails. When Sebastian and Maria built their first, second and third online businesses, they ended up losing money. Then they stumbled upon digital marketing and everything changed. Tune into Wake Up Legendary LIVE to find out their secrets to finally building a successful online business! 

Wednesday, March 22nd

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

Balloon Artist Twists His Way to 6,500 Followers! For Sean Rogers, bringing people joy is the purpose of his job. Tune in to Wake Up Legendary LIVE to hear how he’s creating a joyful life for himself and his family by building multiple streams of income. 

Thursday, March 23rd

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

Becca Dunkin Spills the Tea on Her CRAZY Success! This single momma and chiropractor with a mountain of debt was depressed and looking for a way out of her 9-5. She started her online business in October 2022, and the rest is history. Join us LIVE on Wake Up Legendary to hear how she’s grown an engaged following in record time and what’s next for this back-cracking entrepreneur! 

Friday, March 24th

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

Single Boss Mom of Teens Finds Peace in the Chaos. Shelley Hobbs manages a 9-5, 3 online businesses, and is a single mom raising teenagers. Tune in LIVE to Wake Up Legendary and hear her killer strategy for generating leads and sales daily to ALL her businesses!

Upcoming Events

Our Next Virtual Mastermind is Saturday, March 4th

Attention Mastermind Members: Stephy Chen is taking over our Hot Seat & Fast Feedback live support call on Wednesday, March 29th at 2pm EST. 

Get registered in the back office and don't miss this call! 

Apply To Be A Guest On Wake Up Legendary

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Quit Thinking, Start Doing

When starting an online business, it’s way too easy to get sucked into the rabbit hole of shiny objects…

and gurus…

And “lotions, potions and pills…”

Show of hands, how many of us have gotten caught up in the “researching” steps of starting a business only to wait and wait and wait and think, ooh let me do this other thing first and then I’ll execute…!? 

Probably too many to count.  

So this post is for you if you’re thinking about thinking about starting a business… 

For the folks who are feeling scared, anxious, worried, embarrassed, not techy enough, too old, too young, too whatever… 

You need to hear this: 

“You are the only one that’s going to make YOU successful.”

These wise words come from Wake Up Legendary guest, Elain Alcorn, a dental hygienist, personal trainer, and recent empty nester with an entrepreneurial spirit. 

What does she mean? 

She means you are literally the only person who can build your dream business. 

And, you’re also the ONLY person preventing you from building a successful online business. 

Yeesh. When you put it that way…

What do you need to do today to get your business going? 

Here are 7 tips for getting started: 

(Actually started.) 

(Like, for real this time.)

  1. Build a side hustle just for yourself! 

Find something you love and want to work on regularly that’s just for you.
Elain works in a dental office. But she’s also a personal trainer and digital marketer – two things she loves and finds a lot of joy in doing.
Stuck on where to start? 

Think about teaching something you’re awesome at, promoting a product that’s solved a problem for you, or sharing your journey as you learn something new. 

There are a million and one ways to do this. 

  1. Don’t keep your new adventure a secret! 

No, this doesn't mean you have to tell everyone and their brother. 

But like Elain said, “I had invested in my future without including the most important part of my future.”

Include your core people – family, a close friend or two – in what you’re doing so that they can support you. 

Elain hid what she was doing for months and got a slow start because of it.

  1. No matter what, commit to improving your skills and especially your mindset.

Whatever business you want to start, most likely you’ll need some sort of additional support to learn something brand new. 

When (not if) you get stuck, refer back to your training, reach out to your community with specific questions, and just keep going. 

  1.  Start small and celebrate each win. 

There’s no special “backstage pass” to success. 

You simply get better at running your business the more you do it.  

  1.  When you hear negative comments online or in person, ask yourself, what can I learn from this experience? 

Sometimes we allow innocent or naive comments to derail our progress. 

Or, someone might say something that makes us question if we’re doing the right thing.

Reframe negativity by acknowledging that person’s concern and thanking them for sharing. 

No need to get defensive. Instead, try to have patience for people who don’t see things the way you do…and learn from them.

  1.  Show up regularly as your organic, real self. 

Be transparent. Don’t be fake! 

This is good advice for an internet-based business as well as in real life.

  1.  Define your “why” and share it with your audience. 

Like the great poet, Oscar Wilde said, “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” 

Your personal experience is what will attract your people to you! Share your journey and especially why you do what you do. 

Through entrepreneurship, you’ll learn to shift your thinking and turn what you thought was a problem into a strength…

To turn your mess into your message.

And if you’re feeling scared or lost or overwhelmed, that’s ok! 

Every single successful person you see out there was once in your exact same shoes…

Questioning if they could do this…

Wondering if they were going to fail…

And scared to look like a fool for even trying. 

The difference between them and you is time. Time and effort, really. 

The successful people you see online have simply stayed in the game long enough, and they keep showing up.

Even when they’re scared. 

Even when they want to quit. 

You will never have all the answers, nor will you ever feel completely “comfortable” all the time.

Even superwoman Elain has days when she wants to quit!

But she doesn’t. 

And when challenges come along (which they will!), stop yourself from chasing that next shiny new object and simply get to work! 

What a great opportunity to learn something new yourself. 

As always, Be Legendary. 

The Weekly Legend March 12-March 18

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March 12th -18th, 2023

Your Weekly Legend for March 12th - 18th

It’s time to STOP faking it until you make it.

Yep I said it. 

It’s the saying we hear all over the place like it’s some sound advice that’s lasted the test of time.

But it’s not.

It needs to go…

Immediately. 

Stop faking it. 

But why do we follow this fake it till you make it crappy life advice? 

 

It all comes back to our own self-confidence.

Our self-talk is whispering negative thoughts like THEY won’t think I’m pretty enough, THEY will see I’m not an expert, THEY will question me, THEY will troll me, THEY will think I'm too old or too young, THEY….

They

They

Pretty soon “THEY” is controlling all your decisions in YOUR new business. 

 

Uhmmm…wasn’t one of the goals of starting your own business to NOT have a crappy boss?

You see, you became a student here at Legendary Marketer most likely because you’ve been looking for something more in your life, where you have control, you make the decisions, you have freedom and flexibility.

Where you are the boss. 

When we get so consumed with worry of what THEY might think or do, and what we think they want us to look like, sound like, and be…

We actually lose the one goal we were hoping to achieve…freedom. 

We give up being the true boss of our new business. 

 

Instead, we gave that role to them…

That shitty manager calling the shots is the “they’s” that we’re so worried about in our self-talk. 

And man, they are completely CRAPPY people to work for. 

THEY don’t care about your time with your family

THEY don’t care about your income

THEY don’t care about your success

THEY don’t care about your mental health

THEY don’t care about your freedom.

All we do when we fake it, is give all the power over to the negative voices, strangers, trolls, and online jerks.

 

SCREW THAT. 

Instead, take a big deep breath and…

Face it. 

Practice it. 

Embrace it. 

And step into the process of growing your business with confidence. 

Remind yourself as often as you need to: YOU CAN DO THIS. 

You can figure this out.

You can learn new skills.

You can achieve your goals.

One step, one day, one moment at a time. 

Plus, it’s a heck of a lot easier showing up consistently and continuing your education and knowledge when you’re not putting on a fake personality with fake expertise and achievements. 

Embrace the journey you’re on.

Acknowledge you don't know everything, but learning, asking questions, growing, and will find the answer. 

Kick faking it to the curb and…

Step into the badass boss that YOU are becoming. 

 

Today let’s FACE IT TILL WE MAKE IT. 

Now scroll down and check out all the happenings of the week here at Legendary Marketer. 

P.S. – IMPORTANT!! The US went through a time change over the weekend. If where you live did NOT have a time change please adjust your schedules so you don't miss any of the interviews or coaching calls. 

Mark Your Calendars

Monday, March 13th

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

Stock trading? Too boring! When 27-year-old Tyler Hoang needed something to supplement the bills, he found digital marketing and realized the opportunity was WAY bigger than he’d imagined. Tune in to Wake Up Legendary LIVE to find out exactly what’s working for him right now!

Marketer's Club at 3 pm EST

This week at Marketer's Club, Drew will offer a combination of your weekly  coaching sessions and a Q&A session to get feedback on the challenges you're facing in your business. 

Tuesday, March 14th

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

When a Mom of 3 Says, “Everyone Should Be Doing It!” When 18K Followers Agree…you know something good is happening. Tune in LIVE to Wake Up Legendary and get the scoop on what Ashley Crawford is doing in her online business that’s working so well!

Blueprints LIVE Hot Seat Guest Coach

Attention Blueprints Members! This Tuesday, March 14th at 2pm EST, Phil Kohberger is taking over the Hot Seat hour of our live coaching series. Get registered, gather your questions, and hop on for an awesome hour with this absolute LEGEND! 

Wednesday, March 15th

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

50K Followers in 30 Days breathes New Life Into This Life Coach. When cancer struck Nicole Dyczewski’s family and the treatment bills weren’t covered by insurance, this wife and mom of 2 didn’t give up – she got creative. Tune in LIVE to Wake Up Legendary and learn what can happen when failure is not an option.

Thursday, March 16th

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

Returning Guest Update: How This Dental Hygienist Broke Free from her 9-5! Alexis Gorsek was mentally DONE with punching the clock. So she took a chance on building an online business, and now she truly IS done at the dental office. Tune in LIVE to Wake Up Legendary and listen closely to her advice for anyone just getting started in their online business journey. 

Friday, March 17th

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

Multi-passionate Entrepreneur Finds Success After Taking a Break! When her first Facebook group skyrocketed to 70K from one video, Sara Keck panicked and stopped working on it for a few months. Sick of seeing others make money online, she rebooted her biz in September of 2022. Tune in LIVE to Wake Up Legendary to hear what’s working the second time around!

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Three Tips For Getting Started For A New Digital Marketer

This might be obvious, but trying something you’ve never done before is going to be awkward.

It will be overwhelming. 

It’s supposed to be, after all it’s NEW!

But the thing is, you won’t be new at it forever. Through practice and dedication, total newbies can learn to master a new set of skills.  

No one knows this better than Kayla Hutchins, a nurse, mom of two small children, and recent guest on Wake Up Legendary with Legendary Marketer founder and CEO, Dave Sharpe. 

As a new mom, she struggled to know what to do with this brand new baby girl…

And as a new nurse during the pandemic, she struggled to help her patients when literally no one knew what the hell was going on…

And as an entrepreneur building an online business, well, she struggled with that at first, too, setting the training aside for a while before coming back to it a couple months later. 

But she’s never quit! 

And that’s what sets Kayla apart from others. She simply cares too much about her family, her patients, and the people she helps through her online business, to give up. 

How she got started

Kayla nearly died after giving birth to her daughter. 

Then, she and her partner faced numerous issues trying to raise their daughter –

…working opposite shifts to take care of this baby girl, who was often home sick from daycare. 

…and continuing to pay the daycare to “hold her spot,” even though she was home with them most of the time. 

When her second child was born in 2022, Kayla knew she needed to find something more flexible for her growing family. 

Flash forward to January 2023 – Kayla simply hit “post” on her digital marketing business and started seeing results very quickly…

As in, she received her first high-ticket commission in just 8 days! 

Full disclaimer: Kayla’s results and any other results shared here are not meant to imply or guarantee that you will generate a similar result after purchasing any products/services from Legendary. The average person who purchases any how-to product online makes little to no money (and that includes our products).

But even though she’s still quite new in her digital marketing career, Kayla is crushing it. 

How does she put herself out there with such confidence as a newbie? 

Follow these 3 tips: 

  1. Be crystal clear on your “why”
  2. Address your target audience with laser focus
  3. Tap into your inner skills

Being an entrepreneur is NOT easy, and it can feel lonely at times especially when working online.  

In fact Kayla talked candidly about dealing with postpartum depression after her son was born in 2022. About self-doubt, internet trolls, and getting through days that she didn’t want to do anything at all. 

It was during those tough moments that her “why” helped her push through:

  • Wanting to spend more time as a family
  • Providing unique life experiences for her kids
  • Working to live instead of living to work. 

You see, it’s easy to quit when you’re just doing something for a little bit of extra money on the side… 

But when you’re committed to making real change in your life, it’s impossible to quit. 

Focus on your audience

Once that internal “true north” is set, it’s time to look outward. 

  • Who is your audience? 
  • What problem(s) are they facing? 
  • How can you help them? 

Kayla knew that there were a ton of other moms dealing with the same pressures, worries and fears that she had…

And that’s exactly whom she speaks to in her content now. 

Her casual yet brutally honest approach has resonated with moms everywhere, and they are showing up for it. 

Remember, Kayla is still relatively new to the online marketing world with just a couple months of experience. 

So how does she project such confidence?

This is where she digs deep into her experience as a nurse. 

While working on the nursing floor, she is cool as a cucumber. 

“I never let a patient or family member know if I don’t know what’s going on. All that does is invoke panic and mistrust. I say, ‘You know what? I’m going to figure it out and get right back to you.”

She uses that same exact mindset when creating content or interacting with her audience. 

From the get-go, Kayla has “acted as if” she’d already found success, she does a ton of research constantly, and is not afraid to call on her support network whenever she has a question.  

Kayla’s story is remarkable, and there’s something we can all learn from her: 

No matter what, being NEW at something is going to be uncomfortable. 

But don't let the fear of failure or discomfort prevent you from being new at something again! 

Just try it. Do the thing. Take the steps.

And as always, Be Legendary

How To Build An Online Business With Your Spouse

On Thursday’s episode of Wake Up Legendary David Sharpe sat down with Kenneth and Laurie Kleman to talk about their online business and how they now work together to make it even stronger and more successful. 

If you are somebody who is looking to build a business with your spouse, this interview is for you.

Kenneth first began looking for a side hustle after experiencing health problems from working a physical job for most of his life. While working as an electrician for 16 years Kenneth was electrocuted with 69,000 bolts of electricity. 13 years later he began to experience heart problems caused by the accident and has now had eight heart attacks, two quarrell bypasses, and 25 stents put into his heart. Kenneth is now trying to get a heart transplant and because of this, he was told it would no longer be safe for him to have a physical job. 

Laurie suggested Kenneth try digital marketing. He didn’t know much about digital marketing but his wife helped him learn how to navigate google so that he could do the research on it. He knew that affiliate marketing was real and could be an option for extra income, but knew he needed someone to teach him how to do it. Kenneth found Legendary Marketer and the 15 Day Business Builder Challenge and got started on his learning straight away.

Gaining Your Spouse’s Support In Your Online Business

Both Kenneth and Laurie knew that they were going to need to work from home in the near future so that Kenneth could attend his doctors appointments and prepare for the possibility of a heart transplant. Once Laurie saw that Kenneth was beginning to make commissions off of his online affiliate marketing business, she decided she wanted to do it as well. 

Kenneth shared with David Sharpe that the best way to get your spouse to support you is to show them the money that you are making with your business. Once they see that it is real and that you are actually making money off of it, they will be more likely to support you. 

Kenneth said that he doesn't think he would be able to have a successful business without his wife. She does the content ideas and copywriting for their landing pages and social media content while Kenneth is the more technical one and builds the sales funnels. The great thing about working together for them is that their personalities both balance each other and give their audience something to connect with. 

Going Live On Social Media To Attract More Engagement

When Kenneth and Laurie started going live on TikTok, the momentum started to pick up with their business. Going live together began to attract more couples just like them that were looking for an opportunity to work together and bring in more income. They wanted people to see them together online and see that they were having success working together as a couple, and wanted to show others that it was possible for them to do the same. “People see us as a team,” Kenneth said.

When other people see Kenneth and Laurie going live together on TikTok they realize that this is something possible that they can do, especially if an older couple from Texas is able to do it. Going live on TikTok is what gives your audience the ability to connect with you and ask you questions in real time. This will give your audience the opportunity to see you as a real person so that they can see that you are just like them. 

Be Authentic With Your Audience

Laurie shared with David Sharpe that when people are going to make an investment, they usually want to invest with someone that they are familiar with, even if that’s just over the internet. They wanted to attract more people to their business and decided to center their content around how they could help people rather than how many commissions they could make. 

Kenneth and Laurie made it their goal to try and help their clients with their situation that may have led them online to look for a way to bring in more income. They shared that a great way to attract people to your page is through the power of storytelling. Talking to your audience about what led you online and looking to make more money yourself will give them something to relate to. A lot of people can relate to needing extra income for some reason and they are more likely to listen to you if they realize you were once in the same place that they are now financially.

Being genuine with your audience is key to creating a personal connection with them. Explain to them what you’re doing in your online business and why you’re doing it. The things you might feel embarrassed about when telling your story are the things that people will relate to the most. Your viewers aren’t looking for a perfect person to identify with, they are looking for someone who is real and just like them. People want to be able to say their truth and find someone that they feel like can really understand their situation, something they might not have in their regular day jobs. 

Kenneth said that one thing that helps his audience connect with him is seeing how passionate about the 15 Day Business Builder Challenge and how it helped him. He started seeing results once he got passionate about that and wants to share that with his audience. 

Laurie and Kenneth shared that one piece of advice they would give to someone just starting out in their business is to step out of your comfort zone. “Give up the short term comfort for the long term win,” Laurie said. Don’t be afraid to talk to your audience about what led you online and let them see the real you. You never know who you might reach with your inspiration.

Would you like to learn more about building your own profitable online business that you can do from home? If so, I recommend you watch this free video which will walk you through our #1 recommended way to learn how to earn money online from home.

The Weekly Legend March 5th-11th

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March 5th – 11th, 2023

Your Weekly Legend for March 5th-11th

Everyone hates a bully…but we all have that one. That one bully that knows our biggest worries, fears, and weaknesses.

On top of all of that, this particular bully is the ultimate killer of our dreams. It’s like they must have some secret access to our heads and can hear our deepest worries. Like they have some special spell or mind-reading gift that provides full access to every thought, dream, fear, and worry that crosses our mind.

Well, no special gifts are needed here. Your biggest bully, well frankly, is YOU. 

We are our biggest enemy.

We are the one that stops action toward dreams. We are the ones creating excuses why we can’t do this or that, and ultimately quit. We are the little voice repeating our biggest worries over and over to ourselves. 

So how do we overcome it? You gotta put your dreams above your fear. 

As Dave shared this week…You gotta show up and glow up! Show up for yourself and keep growing into greatness.

A perfect example of this came from the comedian Jo Koy. 

Just this week I was watching his most recent special. This guy always leaves me absolutely rolling in laughter! Like full-on tears streaming down my face. He was absolutely hilarious and then a small switch happened in the middle of the show…

He shared a piece of his story with the audience that I didn’t realize. 

This man was turned down by Netflix 8 times. 

His ultimate dream for himself was to one day have a Netflix special. And they kept telling him no. He wasn’t going to stop. He finally decided, maybe they need to see it first? 

He was going to fund the entire project upfront, do all the production, all the editing required, and use pretty much all of his savings to create it. 

It was going to be risky. 

It was scary as hell. 

At this point, he had already been turned down 7 times.

Jo Koy kept going after his dream because he couldn’t bear to show his son what it looked like to give up on a dream. 

That was his “WHY.”

He didn't want his son to learn that quitting on a dream was an option.

2 days before they filmed Jokoy’s first special, Netflix called again…

He got excited…

Maybe it’s all finally coming together. 

The rep shared…We heard you are producing your own show, we just need you to know…

We really DON’T want it so if there’s time to cut your losses, do it. 

Jo was crushed.

The bully's voice in his head got really loud. He could listen to the voice inside his head telling him to quit, or he could listen to his heart knowing he needed to keep going after his dream. He needed to show his son, no one determines your destiny. He filmed that special. His team then shopped it around to different networks. 

Netflix called again…”We want it.” 

Fast forward to today, Jo Koy now has 4 specials on this network. His journey to a Netflix special is a powerful example of the importance of believing in oneself. To turn off the bully voice, and listen to the cheerleader instead. Even when faced with repeated rejection, Jo Koy never gave up on his dream. His perseverance and determination ultimately paid off.

Could you imagine where he would be right now if he walked away and quit after the first no…

Or the 3rd

Or the 5th

Or the 7th…

Or the 8th…when he took on so much risk with no guarantee of success? He believed in himself and his abilities. I think today is a great day to tell the bully in your own head to shut it and let that cheerleader have a bit more voice. 

One way to start, listen to success stories, tips, and mindset advice that’s shared in each episode of Wake Up Legendary. Be sure to check out the recordings from last week and check out the guests below for this week. 

As always…

Stay Legendary!
– JoAnn

Mark Your Calendars

Monday, March 6th

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

HVAC Expert Goes Online and builds a following of 27K in 4 Months! Through MANY trials and errors, Christian Rosario is now building the side-hustle of his dreams. Tune in LIVE to Wake Up Legendary and hear how this hard-working dad’s failure in one business is exactly what’s helping him succeed in his new one.

Marketer's Club at 3 pm EST

This week at Marketer's Club, Drew will talk about the why creating content that solves over sells wins everytime!

Tuesday, February 21st

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

Dental Assistant and empty nester, Elain Alcorn Is All Smiles w/ 38K FB Followers! Tune in to Wake Up Legendary LIVE to learn her secrets to balancing a busy 9-5 and multiple side hustles. 

Wednesday, February 22nd

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

This momma of 3 was at a breaking point of worrying about how they would get all the bills paid. She dove into digital marketing and has had massive growth on Facebook! Tune in as she shares how she's built an online business with confidence.

Thursday, February 23rd

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

Parenting Coach Gets Real on TikTok w/ 500K Followers! Expert guest, Sean Donohue is serious about helping families through his courses, coaching, and social media content. Join us LIVE on Wake Up Legendary as we take a deep dive into what’s helped him become a successful coach, business owner, and parent to 3 daughters in 2023.

Friday, February 24th

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

Early Childhood Teacher Builds Massive 115K Following on Facebook! Carley Blonski is a mom of two as well as a full-time teacher to 22 3-year-olds. Tune in LIVE to this episode of Wake Up Legendary and learn how this boss mama is doing it all – teaching, parenting, and building a profitable online business in her spare time.

Upcoming Events

Blueprints LIVE Hot Seat Guest Coach

Attention Blueprints Members! As you know we provide 2 hours of live coaching Monday-Friday for all Blueprints members. On Tuesday, March 14th, Phil Kohberger is taking over the Hot Seat and Fast Feedback hour! Get registered ASAP so you don't miss it!

Apply To Be A Guest On Wake Up Legendary

We are always looking for new guests to showcase on Wake Up Legendary. If you are building and growing an online business we would love to hear all about it! Please click the button below, complete the form, and if you're a good fit someone from our team will reach out. 

Uncover The Skills You Have And Turn Them Into A Thriving Online Business

On Thursday’s episode of Wake Up Legendary David Sharpe interviewed Krista Lockwood about her online business. Krista has been running her online digital marketing business for 4 years. In her business, Motherhood Simplified, she offers courses, coaching, and guidance to help moms declutter and organize their homes. 

Krista is a mother of 5 kids, which means that she knows the struggle of having to balance organization with having children. Children can be messy and things can start to pile up around the house, especially when you feel like you might not have time to clean them. Krista wants to help her clients create a peaceful, creative, and easy to clean home. 

Krista wanted to create a business model that would allow her to work from home so that she could spend more time with her children while also having a consistent income flow. She really wanted a business model that would work around her life and schedule, not the opposite. 

Since starting her business in 2018, Krista has grown a following of over 55,000 people. She not only runs an Instagram page for her business, she also runs a Facebook group for her clients and does a podcast as well.

Finding What Works For Your Business

When Krista first started her business she realized she really needed to find what works for her and her customers and clients. She first chose one platform to use to promote her business. She chose Facebook so that her customers and clients could collaborate and share photos of their homes and spaces during their decluttering and organizational process. 

In order to figure out what her clients needed from her and from the course, she had to do market research. This meant that she had to talk to them one on one in a Zoom call and ask them questions about what problems they were experiencing, what frustrations they had, and what they needed from her to help them in their journey. 

She really wanted to focus on the market research in her one on one interview sessions with her clients so she offered a free course as incentive to her clients to take the time out of their day to help her with her research so that she could better help them. 

Doing market research for your business and simply interviewing your clients about what their needs and expectations are is a great way to gauge what your business and your clients both need. A lot of your clients may have a similar need that you can address more in depth in a course or training.

Creating Boundaries In Your Community

When Krista created her Facebook group she wanted to create a welcoming space where people could come to talk about and share their home spaces. She wanted to make sure people in her group would be treated with kindness and not be judged. Her clients share photos of their messy homes in the group which can feel like a vulnerable position to be in. She makes a point to set rules within her group so that anyone who joins it feels safe. 

Krista aims to let her customers know that there is a connection to her clients environment and their stuff that also influences and affects how they feel on a daily basis. Sometimes the problems her clients are having can be outside of what she's able to help them and she has to communicate that to them. 

Creating an environment where your customers and clients feel safe and trusting of you is important. The more your customers feel safe the more likely they are to buy from you and also talk about your products and services to others. 

Growing Your Skills To Further Grow Your Business

In December Krista realized that one huge thing that was creating a barrier for her in her business was that she was not very skilled at copywriting. She decided to take a course on copywriting to help her learn and improve her skills. When she first began her business her audience was small enough that she could just communicate and sell within her Facebook group. Now that her business is growing even more she knew she needed to grow her copywriting skills. 

Copywriting is a huge skill that is necessary to have in order to have success with your business. Copywriting is language specifically designed to take action and buy things, which is precisely what you want your customers to do. Writing a copy has a specific intention rather than just regularly writing about your product or business. 

You want your readers to take specific action, which is why it's important to always use compelling copy in your marketing. This is also a strong and essential skill to have and use if you plan to create or have an email list. 

Use The Block Button Freely

One piece of advice Krista shared with David Sharpe is to not be afraid to use the block button. Know how you want to be treated online with your business, customers, and anyone viewing your content and enforce those boundaries. This is especially important for Krista within her Facebook group, as she always wants to protect the integrity of her clients. 

If somebody is crossing your business boundaries, messaging your clients in your Facebook group and trying to sell to them, sending you hate, or any other type of treatment that you aren’t okay with, don't hesitate to use the block button. Protecting your space online is important and will not only help you, but also protect your customers from unwanted messages inside of your Facebook group or social media space.

Would you like to learn more about building your own profitable online business that you can do from home? If so, I recommend you watch this free video which will walk you through our #1 recommended way to learn how to earn money online from home.

The Weekly Legend Feb 26-Mar 4

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February 26th – March 4th, 2023

Your Weekly Legend for February 26th - March 4th

 

Many ask WHAT is Legendary Marketer…

but have you ever asked the more important question of…

WHO is Legendary Marketer? 

 

Who are the people, the humans, the hearts that are behind all that have created what Legendary Marketer is today? 

I want to give you a glimpse of what you’re truly a part of and meet a few of the people who are behind the scenes of our amazing company. 

Before you click over to check it out, remember to review ALL the happenings this week at Legendary Marketer! 

PLUS! Blueprints members there was another BIG Announcement….scroll down to check out the addition of monthly Support 101 to Saturdays. 

Learn WHO is Legendary Marketer HERE

 

Now scroll down and check out all that's happening this week at Legendary Marketer!

Mark Your Calendars

Monday, February 27th

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

4 Figures in 8 Days! Nurse Creates New Life with Online Business. Kayla Hutchins nearly died – twice – after giving birth, so she doesn’t take anything for granted. Tune in LIVE to Wake Up Legendary and learn how this working mom of 2 is quickly creating a new life for her family through her online business.

Marketer's Club at 3 pm EST

This week at Marketer's Club, Drew will talk about the type of conversations you should be having with prospects that always lead to more sales.

Tuesday, February 28th

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

Special Needs Mom of 4 Dives Head First Into Her Online Business. To say Nicole Turull is a busy stay-at-home mom is an understatement. With 4 kids and a police officer husband, she is a shining example of what a person can do with a little grit and determination. Tune in LIVE to this episode of Wake Up Legendary and learn how she’s building her business one moment at a time. 

Wednesday, March 1st

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

From Empty Nester to Full Time Digital Marketer! When surgery kept Stacey Ledoux out of work for 6 weeks in May 2022, she naturally started looking for something to do online. Tune in LIVE to this episode of Wake Up Legendary to learn how she went from zero to 100K+ followers and what she does every single day to help her business grow.

Blueprints LIVE Hot Seat Guest Coach

Attention Blueprints Members! On Wednesday, March 1st, Alex Ford will be joining us LIVE from the early hours of Australia and taking over the Hot Seat Coaching call! Be sure to login to your back office, click on Register For Live Training and then get registered for Wednesday's Hot Seat Coaching Call.

Registration Begins For Our LIVE Mastermind Event

Mastermind Members: Mark your calendars for March 1st! 

All first time attendees can register for the June 9-11 event beginning on March 1st. All returning Mastermind attendees can register beginning on April 1st.

Thursday, March 2nd

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

The Cowboy marketer is back for a 2nd interview and this time, he is bringing his wife with him! She joined him on the digital marketing journey and now is a team to be reckoned with! Tune in LIVE to hear how these grandparents are building their online business. 

Friday, March 3rd

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

Long Runway Leads to Sweet Success and 236K Followers! Jacob Hartman works full time running a flight department for a private aircraft owner. Over the past year, he’s built up a THRIVING digital marketing business on the side. Tune in LIVE to Wake Up Legendary and hear his top two tips for success!

Saturday, March 4th

Our Next Virtual Mastermind is Saturday, March 4th

Attention Mastermind Members: You're invited to join us on Saturday, March 4 from 10am – 4pm EST for our next Legendary Marketer Virtual Mastermind!

This event will be held on Zoom and is open to ALL INDIVIDUALS who have paid for a Legendary Marketer Mastermind ticket. If you attend this virtual event, you are still able to attend an in-person mastermind, too!

New Addition Of Monthly Weekend Support 101

Attention Blueprints Members: On the first Saturday of each month we will offer a special weekend edition of Support 101 at 1pm EST

The March Saturday Support Call is this coming Saturday, March 4th at 1pm EST. Get registered in your back office and be sure to select Saturday! 

Apply To Be A Guest On Wake Up Legendary

We are always looking for new guests to showcase on Wake Up Legendary. If you are building and growing an online business we would love to hear all about it! Please click the button below, complete the form, and if you're a good fit someone from our team will reach out. 

Three Tips To Build Your Online Business and Leave Your 9-5

On Monday’s episode of Wake Up Legendary David Sharpe interviewed Cintia Morato. She first heard about affiliate marketing from a friend of hers in Brazil and started looking for a way to get started. She found Legendary Marketer and the 15 Day Business Builder Challenge at the end of December in 2021 and had started it by March of 2022. 

When Cintia first had her daughter her priorities changed and she knew she was going to need to spend a lot more time at home. She wanted a flexible schedule so that she could spend more time at home with her daughter and less time at work but still bring in a consistent income. 

Finding Your Space

When you first start out in your affiliate marketing business, you’re going to want to find a niche that you feel fits you the most. A lot of people choose the make money online niche but you can choose just about any niche to focus on. Your niche should be a topic that you are knowledgeable about and intrigues you to learn more about and teach about. Don’t choose a topic or niche that you feel like you won’t enjoy working with.

Once you choose your niche the next thing to do is find people in your niche to connect with. You will want to connect with people whose struggles and pain you are familiar with and can relate to. This way you can reach your audience in a way they will really resonate with and understand. 

Focus on the types of people you want to attract. You have a specific type of person who you are gearing your product and/or content towards. This is the type of person who will relate to your content and have a problem that you have the solution for with your product or service that you are promoting. 

Always Test New Methods

Cintia shared with David Sharpe that one of the best ways to always attract new people to your business and content is by always testing out new things. This can mean a variety of things, including testing out different content in different niches and reaching out to new audiences. 

Even if something you are doing is working, don’t be afraid to test and try out something new. If you are already bringing in viewers on your content from one niche, don’t be afraid to try another one out. Yes, you can work in multiple niches at the same time. You can test out different styles of content as well to see which styles work best for your accounts in the niche you have chosen.

Another thing Cintia shared is to test out different niches of people. What she means by this is to not just focus on content that reaches stay at home moms or dads, but also content that reaches working moms, people who might not have children, older people, younger people, and more. The more people you test out reaching with your content, the more likely it is you will attract and resonate with people you might not have even expected to resonate or connect with.

Get Creative With Your Content

When creating videos and making content for your business one thing you have to do to keep your viewer’s attention is get creative. If every video you make is you staring at the camera and speaking in a monotone voice, that may get very old to your viewers very quickly. Try filming in different locations and angles to bring variety to your content.

Another way to get creative with your content is by creating different styles of content. This could mean switching it up, and creating a video where you’re reviewing a product or answering popular questions from your niche. Find topics through searching the comments of other popular videos in your niche. That’s also a great way to find questions that people in your niche want answered that others may have missed in their content creation. 

Don’t Ask For Unwanted Opinions

When you first start your business it’s very likely that your friends and family aren’t going to be very understanding because it’s a new concept for them. You might find yourself wanting to ask their opinions when you create content before posting it, but it’s best not to ask for any opinions.

When you ask for an opinion on your content, especially with a subject your friends' family aren’t familiar with or knowledgeable about, you might not get the honest answer you’re looking for. THis can lead you to feeling discouraged or like you may not want to continue. Instead of asking their opinion, post the content you’re asking about anyway. If you don’t see it picking up in the algorithm, change it up and tweak it. Continue to test your content and you will find something that really resonates with your audience. 

Cintia’s advice for anyone first starting out with their online business is to focus on being yourself. Don’t look at other people’s success in your niche and focus on being just like them, but instead focus on being your most authentic self. People will connect with you because they relate to you. You will have a better chance at forming strong relationships with your customers when you are your most authentic self.

Would you like to learn more about building your own profitable online business that you can do from home? If so, I recommend you watch this free video which will walk you through our #1 recommended way to learn how to earn money online from home.

Three Tips For Starting An Online Business Using Instagram

On Tuesday’s episode of Wake Up Legendary David Sharpe sat down with Anna Vigule to discuss how she is building her brand and online business on Instagram. Anna started her online business in January of 2021 during the pandemic and has been growing it ever since. She started the 15 Day Business Builder Challenge when she found it through TikTok and has been doing digital marketing full time since then. 

Monetizing Your Interests

Anna shared that when starting your online business it’s best to pick a niche that interests you. When choosing a niche you don’t have to just stick to the make money online niche, you can choose whichever niche you feel like you will work best with and be able to talk about. You can even choose multiple niches and make content about multiple subjects.

Anna has worked in three niches since starting her business. Those have been the fashion niche, beauty niche, and the make money online niche. She felt like she has had the most success in the make money online niche since that’s the one she felt the most connection to. 

Coming Up With Ideas For Creating Content

When Anna comes up with ideas for her content she often likes to research which topics are currently in demand. She uses a site called answerthepublic.com to generate ideas for her content. She gathers ideas from the topics being asked about and creates ideas based on those topics.

Another way to choose topics for content creation ideas is by viewing the comments on popular videos or popular channels in your niche. Oftentimes creators can overlook their comments and you may find questions that their audience wants answered or more topics they want covered. This gives you the opportunity to make a video on a subject other creators might have overlooked or haven't spoken about as much.

Changing Your Way of Thinking

A great way to get yourself motivated for your content creation and online business is to change the way you think and talk to yourself. Instead of focusing on things you are overcoming in your business, focus on how you can provide for your customers. Instead of talking to yourself and telling yourself that you’re struggling, tell yourself you have obstacles you are overcoming. Changing the way you talk to yourself is going to help to change and grow your confidence. 

Changing the way you speak to yourself can be going to allow you to move past your limiting beliefs that hold you back from moving forward with your business. Don’t just rephrase your words, but also follow your words up with action. Changing your way of thinking will help to motivate you. 

Another way to change your thinking is by leaving reminders for yourself. These can even be small motivational messages you leave on Post-It notes for yourself. Reminding yourself to not give up and to continue to be creative with your online business will help your path to success.

Using Storytelling To Show Your Success

Storytelling in marketing is one of the most powerful ways to connect with your audience. A story someone can connect with is what will catch their attention and help them to connect with you. People like to see content that they can relate to and feel like they really understand the meaning behind it.

People are very likely to connect with content that they can see a part of themselves in. A type of content that really works well with customers is content where people are helping others. Helping other people will really get to a person’s heart, especially because it’s very relatable. It can be something as simple as taking your family or friends out to dinner and saving the receipt to use as a prop and story later on in your content.

 A story as simple as being able to take your family out to dinner is something that people can connect with on an emotional level. They see the success and things you are able to do to give back to your family and community and want to be able to do those things in their lives as well. Find small ways to show how you’re doing things for others. There is always a way to be creative and show off your success in a non-bragging way. 

Anna’s message to the audience is to take the opportunity to soak up the information that you’re given. There is a huge opportunity to build a business online and learn a new way of marketing. You can find what makes you happy and monetize that. Create a content creation schedule for yourself and continue to create content and find new ways to motivate yourself each day. You can follow Anna on Instagram at @digital.factor.media to learn more tips about how to grow your online business through Instagram. 

Would you like to learn more about building your own profitable online business that you can do from home? If so, I recommend you watch this free video which will walk you through our #1 recommended way to learn how to earn money online from home.

 

Using Digital Marketing To Boost Your Business

Last week on Wake up Legendary we interviewed Anna Wald to talk about her successful online business.. Anna started scrolling TikTok and found Legendary Marketer and the 15 Day Business Builder Challenge. She had always wanted to start an online business but could never find the right fit. She felt like the challenge opened up her eyes and showed her the ways in which both her online business as well as her brick and mortar business has the opportunity to grow.

If you are someone who wants to create an online business with information you already have, this interview is for you.

Targeting Your Customers With Your Content

Anna started her online business about 8 months ago and decided to dedicate all of her time towards her business. Her business is all about digital marketing, email marketing, and copywriting. Anna sends out emails every day to her email list and tries to create as much connection to her viewers and customers as possible.

Before finding Legendary, Anna used paid advertising, hired marketers, and paid someone to do most of the work for her with her brick and mortar business owning a kitchen and bathroom showroom. Outsourcing work can be costly and Anna realized she could do a lot of the content creation and work herself for her business. She knew all of her clients that she was dealing with and felt it was better for her to do the advertising and email writing herself to better connect with them. 

Anna started categorizing her email list by gender and other factors and sends out emails to each list category that she feels would catch their attention the best. She sends emails about organizers, products that help you clean around the house, and other home organizational content. She advertises and recommends different products and DIY projects as well to grab her recipient’s attention. 

Sorting through your email list and really taking the extra step to connect with your readers and customers will increase your chances of making a sale and help you build your relationship with your customers. They will feel like you really know and understand them and what type of content they like to see. 

Creating Products With Your Knowledge

Anna has now taken her business opportunity to the next level and started an online coaching and consulting business. She wants to use the information she has learned with Legendary growing her own business to help other small business owners grow their business as well. 

Anna has always been a tech savvy person but feels like the information she has learned through Legendary has been life changing for her. She has been able to learn new skills and not only apply those skills to the business that she already had, but she has now been able to start a completely separate online business where she helps others learn. 

Using the skills you learn in the 15 Day Challenge, you can create other online products and coaching to start your own online business as well. There are multiple ways to market your information some of which include coaching and consulting, online courses, e-books, and informational videos. 

Track Your Progress Over Time

The 15 Day Business Builder Challenge was the first online business venture that Anna has tried. During the training she tried to implement everything that she was learning. When it came time to have a zoom call with her business plan advisor she felt nervous, but when it was time to have the zoom call she decided to just do it. It turned out to be life changing for her. 

Even though Anna was nervous, once she got on the call she felt like she was talking to a friend. It can feel scary to get on a video call with a stranger and talk about a subject you are new to, but once you get on the call and are face to face with the other person it will become much easier. Taking that step to get on a zoom call is a win for you, and it’s important to celebrate all the small wins along the way to feel encouragement and track your progress. 

Anna felt a little embarrassed by the first videos she made but decided not to delete them. Deleting your videos deletes some of your authenticity. Your viewers like to see where you started and have something to relate to when they are first starting out. Your viewers being able to see your older videos builds more trust because they can see that your content wasn’t always perfect.

Building Authenticity In Your Content

Anna plans to teach her kids affiliate marketing and the skills she has learned in the future when they are older. Anna was a single mother for 11 years and struggled often to make ends meet. Now she would never have to work multiple jobs to support her family and wants to pass the knowledge she has learned onto her children. 

Anna says that building her business has been a process but she has never given up. A big part of what has helped her be successful is being authentic. Being yourself in your content is the best way to connect with your audience. 

People want to see someone they can relate to and trust. Your audience won’t feel like they are really able to connect with you if you aren’t being completely yourself in your content. Tell your story and what brought you to wanting to make more money. Other people will be able to relate to you because so many people are in the same situation.

Anna’s biggest piece of advice for anyone first starting out with their online business is to not give up. Continue doing the 15 Day Challenge and building your knowledge. Find people in the community to talk to when you are stuck and don’t be afraid to ask for help. Don’t give up, and release the idea of quitting as an option. 

Follow Anna on TikTok at @makemoneywithannaw and on Instagram at @makemoneywithannaw2 to learn more tips about how to grow your online business and incorporate your digital marketing knowledge base into your content creation. 

Would you like to learn more about building your own profitable online business that you can do from home? If so, I recommend you watch this free video which will walk you through our #1 recommended way to learn how to earn money online from home.

 

Weekly Legend – Feb 19th-25th

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Recently, I was out for lunch with my youngest daughter. We were seated at a window that gave me the perfect view of a gentleman on the center divider of the road with a cardboard sign asking for money.

The sign read “Lost My Job – Anything helps”

As a new set of cars arrived at the light, no one was donating. We would watch and chat, and red light after red light…zero donations.

We carried on with our meal, and suddenly my daughter taps my hand and says “mom look!”

I glance at the gentleman on the center divider and while the light was green and cars were zooming by, he had whipped out a sharpie marker, flipped over his piece of cardboard, and was writing.

By the time that light turned red, and cars were stopped…

The sharpie was put away and a new HOOK was presented…

His sign now read “Short on cash for food & weed – please help”

OHHH we got a whole new angle now! My daughter and I were intrigued. I was impressed. Soon enough..he was given a donation.

The new hook was working.

Ya see, the ultimate goal of a cash donation was the same. Just like the ultimate goal for us marketers is a follow, an opt-in, and a conversion. This gentleman realized his previous approach was not converting on this given day, with this audience, so he tested out a new hook. And this one converted!

What can we learn here?

Don’t be afraid to try new types of content. Don’t worry about testing different hooks or captions. Don’t stress if the video “you saw another creator do” isn’t working for you…always be testing new approaches.

When you test multiple versions of your content you can compare their performance and see which ones are resonating with your target audience. Secondly, testing hooks, headlines, copy, captions, and various looks helps you optimize your content for different platforms.

For instance, a video that performs well on Facebook may not have the same impact on Instagram or Tiktok.

Thirdly, testing multiple versions of your content allows you to stay relevant and up-to-date with your customers' changing preferences. By regularly testing your content and analyzing the results, you can adapt your messaging to meet your customers' changing needs and preferences.

Ultimately, you just won’t know unless you keep trying, keep testing, and keep going.

That gentleman on the center divider was persistent. He was testing the performance of different offers to his audience right before our eyes. We as marketers must be willing to do the same.

 

As promised here is your TTT – Tip To Try…This Week!

TEST. YOUR. FUNNEL.

Above I talked about testing out new content, but this is different. Make sure everything is working as it should. Test the link from your social pages, test each button, test your autoresponder. Every time you update any piece of the process…test again.

PLUS, test it on desktop AND mobile.

How does everything look? Is everything working how you want them to?

TEST. TEST. TEST.

Now scroll down and check out all that's happening this week at Legendary Marketer.

Mark Your Calendars

Monday, February 20th

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

Brazilian Mom Says “Adeus” to the Office, “olá” to 58K Followers. Cintia Morato left her HR job to become a full time stay-at-home mom and digital marketer. She’d even built up a 16K following on TikTok before getting shut down. Tune into this episode of Wake Up Legendary to hear Cintia’s GOLDEN advice that every single online business owner needs to know!

Blueprints LIVE Hot Seat Guest Coach

Attention Blueprints Members! As you know we provide 2 hours of live coaching Monday-Friday for all Blueprints members. On Monday, Feb 20th, Sarah Thompson is joining us on her first Monday as a full time entrepreneur! Be sure to get registered for Monday's Hot Seat live coaching call now!

Marketer's Club at 3 pm EST

This week at Marketer's Club, Drew will talk about strategies in your mindset can and will help you boost sales in your online business.

Tuesday, February 21st

Wake Up Legendary at 10 am EST

Department store sales + drop shipping fails = digital marketing mom w/ 50K followers! When Venkeria Brantely was laid off from her department store job in 2020, she went online instead. Tune in to this episode of Wake Up Legendary to hear what finally clicked…and what NOT to do when you’re just getting started online.

Wednesday, February 22nd

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

FT Healthcare Worker Builds Online Business to have Fun After 50. With her first grandbaby on the way, Gretchen Schaal-Bates knows she’s about to travel A LOT more in the near future. Tune in to this episode of Wake Up Legendary to learn what’s working in her personal brand and network, and what change she’s made recently that’s made all the difference.

Thursday, February 23rd

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

Simplify Your Message to Amplify Your Business! Expert guest, Krista Lockwood is back for her second time on Wake Up Legendary. In business since 2018, she’s grown a following of over 55,000 people for her online coaching business, Motherhood Simplified, and isn’t slowing down a bit. Tune in to learn her “Step Zero” for every online business and so much more!

Blueprints LIVE Hot Seat Guest Coach

Attention Blueprints Members! As you know we provide 2 hours of live coaching Monday-Friday for all Blueprints members. On Thursday, Feb 23rd, Sean Sarantos will be joining us and taking over the Hot Seat Coaching call! Be sure to login to your back office, click on Register For Live Training and then get registered for Thursday's Hot Seat Coaching Call.

Friday, February 24th

Wake Up Legendary at 10am EST

Burnt out 9-5er grows 100K Followers in 3 Months! Hailing from Norway, Amalie Lund worked odd jobs for 15 years before getting sick and tired of the grind. In October 2022, she started her digital marketing business. On this episode of Wake Up Legendary, tune in to hear what she did to skyrocket her business in a few short months.

Upcoming Events

Our Next Virtual Mastermind is Saturday, March 4th

Attention Mastermind Members: You're invited to join us on Saturday, March 4 from 10am – 4pm EST for our next Legendary Marketer Virtual Mastermind!

This event will be held on Zoom and is open to ALL INDIVIDUALS who have paid for a Legendary Marketer Mastermind ticket. If you attend this virtual event, you are still able to attend an in-person mastermind, too!

Our Next LIVE Mastermind is June 9-11

Mastermind Members: Mark your calendars for March 1st! 

All first time attendees can register for the June event beginning on March 1st. All returning Mastermind attendees can register beginning on April 1st.

Apply To Be A Guest On Wake Up Legendary

We are always looking for new guests to showcase on Wake Up Legendary. If you are building and growing an online business we would love to hear all about it! Please click the button below, complete the form, and if you're a good fit someone from our team will reach out. 

Three Steps To A Successful Side Hustle

This week on Wake Up Legendary David Sharpe sat down with Kirsten Ojala to talk about how she has built a side hustle for herself and how she has built up a following over the past three months. Kirsten is from New Jersey and works as a full time dental assistant. She realized she wanted to create a fulfilling and successful life for herself after getting sober from alcohol 2.5 years ago. She wanted to work on her own success instead of her boss’ success. 

If you are someone who is looking to build a successful side hustle online this interview is for you.

Balancing Your Work Schedule

Before Kirsten creates her content each week she plans out what content she wants to make and maps out how long that will take her to complete. Pre-planning your content schedule is a great way to stay structured and on task. Map out the content that you want to make and how much content you want to post each day and when you want to post it. By planning out your content schedule and creating a to-do list for yourself you’ve lessened the possibility of getting distracted by consuming content rather than creating it.

Kirsten stays consistent with her content creation schedule. Having a set day that you create content on will help you to balance out your schedule. You won’t have to create videos and come up with ideas each day, you can pre-plan the content you want to create and then create it all at once. This way you can schedule it to post automatically and it will take up less of your time in your everyday life and schedule.

Stop Self Comparison 

Kristen shared with David Sharpe that comparison is the thief of joy. It is normal to see others having success and want that success for yourself as well. Comparing your success and content to theirs will only leave you feeling overwhelmed, confused, and disappointed. 

Instead of comparing other content creators’ work to your own, try using their work as inspiration for our content. Analyze what other popular and successful content creators are doing to bring them success with their content and try to recreate that content with your own personality and style. 

Self comparison will only hurt you in the long run. Trying to be anything but yourself is what lessens your authenticity in your content. Your authenticity and trustworthiness is what draws people to your content and makes people want to do business with you. If you compare yourself to other content creators and try to be just like them then you’re taking your focus away from what it should really be on, which is you and your success. 

Connecting With Your Followers

Kirsten consistently posts content to her TikTok and Instagram pages. She keeps up with her content posting schedule and makes sure she is always posting content for her followers and new viewers. Her followers always know what days to expect content from her. Your followers are more likely to build trust with you if you are able to hold yourself accountable. 

Kirsten shared with David Sharpe that she would host Zoom meetings with her customers to answer questions for them and explain what she’s learned and see if they think affiliate marketing would be a good fit for them. Kirsten has met with people over zoom to talk about her business several times. She doesn’t mind meeting with people on Zoom to talk about her business because it’s benefiting both her and the other person.

Kirsten has the willingness and dedication to do what it takes to be successful and to start building a process. It’s not just about how you interact with your audience, it’s about what they’re getting from you in the process. Your potential customers are more likely to buy if they feel like they’re getting true value from your content. 

There are multiple places to hear value from in Legendary and there is always a place to gather new inspiration or information to tweak your content and create new ideas. In the beginning Kisten said it might have been easier to give up but giving up would have left her feeling the same way she did before she ever started. The pain she had before she started her online business was so significant that she was willing to change what she did with her everyday life and try something completely new. 

Kirsten looks forward to leaving her full time job within the next year and to be operating her online business full time instead. Follow Kirsten on TikTok at @KO_reccomends and Instagram at @koreccomends to learn more about Kirsten’s side hustle and her tips to building a successful one.

Would you like to learn more about building your own profitable online business that you can do from home? If so, I recommend you watch this free video which will walk you through our #1 recommended way to learn how to earn money online from home.

The Top Email List Building Strategies

This week on Wake Up Legendary David Sharpe sat down with Maynard Jawad. Maynard is from Saudi Arabia and this was his second time on the show. Maynard has focused his attention on building a responsive email list and directing people to his sales funnel. Maynard used to be an engineer and was always away from home. He knew he needed to find a new way to make money and supplement his income working from home.

If you are someone who is looking to grow your email list and build a connection with your potential customers, this interview is for you.

Doing Business With People Who Actually Want To Buy

When Maynard first started out creating online content he was just creating content and hoping people would stumble upon it and he'd make money from it. That however didn’t work out for him and he knew he needed to strategize and plan in order to actually make money online.

 One of the things he realized he needed to do was clean his email list out so that he could be sure he was marketing to people who would actually want to buy his products instead of his emails sitting at the bottom of someone’s spam box. 

Maynard uses a software called ClickMagic. This allows him to use one link for his sales funnel in his social media bio. If someone in the United States or United Kingdom clicks on the link, it’ll take them to his sales funnel but anyone clicking on the link in a third world country will be directed to his free Ebook or Youtube channel so that they are still receiving value and information.

Creating A Consistent Email Schedule

Maynard sends out emails to his email list 3 times a week, usually on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. His emails are usually about his business and answering questions or doubts that people on his email list might have. 

Don’t be afraid to be aggressive with your emails by showing up in their inbox often. When you send emails out make sure you email with intention and value. You want your customer to see your email and realize how your product or service can benefit them.

Maynard decided to treat his customers like friends and talk to them often. Maynard uses AWeber for his email list and sets his email list to clean out his emails every 2 weeks. This is a feature that’s able to be set in AWeber so that if an email isn’t opened for 90 days after it's sent, that person is removed from his email list. Because of this his email list is only made up of people who are actually interested in his product or email content and his email open rates are always going up.

Constructing Creative Emails

Maynard shared with David Sharpe that he comes up with ideas for his emails by looking through a folder on his computer of example emails. Gathering inspiration from well written emails is a great way to spark an idea for your own. 

Maynard uses other content for inspiration and then creates something similar using his own story or experience. Using other popular or well made content as an example for your emails to your list or other content you make will help you to create more content that other people can relate to and enjoy. 

The hardest part of creating this type of content has already been done for you, which is testing the content. All you have to do is create it with your own story. You don’t have to copy anyone else’s content, just put it in your own words and add your own experience to it. 

Maynard shared his main goal this year is to repurpose his content to other platforms. He wants to be able to use his TikToks on other social media platforms like Instagram reels and YouTube shorts. He uses repurpose.io to repost his content to multiple platforms at the same time. 

His biggest tip…believe in the process. If you don’t believe in yourself and your business nobody else will either. Set goals for yourself along the way and don’t give up. Follow Maynard on TikTok for more tips to make your email list grow with success.Would you like to learn more about building your own profitable online business that you can do from home? If so, I recommend you watch this free video which will walk you through our #1 recommended way to learn how to earn money online from home.

Three Tips To Catch Attention On TikTok

This week on Wake Up Legendary David Sharpe sat down with Sarah Thompson to discuss how she left her day job to become a full time affiliate marketer. Sarah worked in physical therapy and often found herself coming home from work in pain from her physically demanding job. 

Sarah realized she couldn’t continue to work in healthcare forever and needed a change. She began to look for how to make money online and discovered Legendary Marketer and affiliate marketing. She has now made the switch from working her daily 9-5 to becoming a full time digital marketer. 

If you are someone who wants to catch your viewer’s attention on TikTok this article is for you.

Getting The Viewer To Stop Scrolling

Sarah shared with David Sharpe that the main reason people get on TikTok is to scroll though their For You Page. Your main goal when creating content is to get your viewer to stop scrolling. A great way to do that is to be passionate about what you’re talking about. Your viewer is more likely to pay attention to something if they believe its really something that will help them. The best way to show your viewer that the information you are sharing is valuable is to be passionate about what you’re talking about. 

Choose a niche you care about and are going to find exciting. Don’t choose to start your affiliate marketing about something you don’t enjoy or have passion for yourself. Sarah is passionate about her affiliate marketing business because it changed her life and she wants to help others to change their lives positively as well.

Another tip Sarah shared with David Sharpe is to talk about your pain points and why you wanted to start making money. People want something to relate to and connect to and you are more likely to gain your viewer’s trust and attention by talking about something they relate to by talking about what led you to digital marketing.

Sarah also shared that you should do your best to not repeat yourself in your videos. You want to get to the point so you can quickly catch your viewer’s attention so that they stop scrolling through their feed. You have to catch their attention quick so it’s best to use the least amount of words possible to get your message across in your videos.

Choosing The Right Niche

Sarah shared with David Sharpe that a lot of people tend to go straight into the making money online niche but it’s important to really think about what niche you want to go into so that you are working with a subject that you’re passionate about.

You want to be able to pick a niche that you are passionate about when talking about it. When you talk about your niche you should feel excited about it and want to share it with other people. 

When you choose your niche it doesn’t have to be something you know every detail of and are an expert about. You can provide education to your audience as you get the education and learn yourself. You want to have a niche and product that you can talk passionately and confidently about.

Create Honest Content

When creating content for your social media, make sure that the content you’re making is always honest. Be honest about your product and your experience with your product. There is no need to lie when you make content. You should always be honest with your audience and create a trustworthy relationship with them.

When making content you should always try to make it something your audience can relate to. A great way to do that is through storytelling. You can use real world examples of your day to day life when you’re storytelling in your content. You don’t always have to talk about a story that has to do with your life, you can also share a story about someone you know as long as you can tie it back into your content and product.

Another great way to create honest content is through testimonials. As people buy and use your product and talk about it, save what they share so that your viewers can refer back to it to always get an honest review of your product. Find new ways to share your message in your videos so that you can connect with your audience in new ways. You don’t have to come up with a unique story every time you create a video, you can even just use a simple story from your daily life to connect with your viewers.

Find Sarah on TikTok @makemoneywithsaraht to learn more about how to create social media content that gets your viewer to stop scrolling and catch their attention with your content. 

Would you like to learn more about building your own profitable online business that you can do from home? If so, I recommend you watch this free video which will walk you through our #1 recommended way to learn how to earn money online from home.

 

5 Ways to Create Endless Social Media Content for Your Online Business

When it comes to posting on social media, have you ever thought…

“What should I talk about?”

“I don’t know what to say!”

“Who’s even going to see this?” 

If so, you are not alone. Entrepreneurs everywhere struggle with how to talk about their online business, especially on social media. 

We get it! Putting yourself out there can be scary, especially at first. The good news is that your biggest hurdle is…yourself. And after that first post, hitting “publish” can only get easier. 

If you’re just getting started in your online business, here are 5 pieces of content you can create TODAY to boost engagement, add followers, and build your online presence: 

  1. Share why and/or how you get started

Everyone has a unique reason for starting their online business. What’s yours?  

Did you set out to…

  • help others solve a problem
  • create a more flexible lifestyle for yourself or your family
  • make extra cash to pay off debt, save for a vacation, or plan for retirement
  • visit friends and family more often
  • pursue a hobby
  • enjoy more of life and less of work?

The reasons are endless! So why did YOU get started in your online business? 

Tell your story clearly and concisely. Viewers will appreciate getting to know the human behind your business. 

2. Talk about what you know.

Many online business owners get caught up in what to say on social media, especially early on. Maybe you haven’t made many sales yet, or you might not have worked with a ton of clients.

The solution? 

Talk about what you DO know! 

  • Film clips from your life and make a “day in the life” reel. 
  • Mention a lesson you learned from a course, article, podcast, or book
  • Retell an interesting conversation and how it relates to your business
  • Talk about what’s changed for you since starting your business
  • Address your challenges and how you’re overcoming them

No matter what your online business is about, one thing is true: you’ve experienced a problem or challenge before, and you’ve found a way to fix it.

People facing that same challenge will be interested to hear what you’re doing…and if it’s working… 

Tip: Be HONEST in your videos! Don’t ever lie. Viewers will see right through you. 

And remember, no matter how fresh or new your online business is, you already know more than the people who haven’t started yet. Use that to your advantage. 

3. Be The Reporter

“Show me some proof!” 

Many online business owners think they need to show proof of their own success…before they even get started. 

First of all, that’s impossible. And second, it’s simply not necessary. 

Even if you’ve NEVER made a sale, worked with a client, or posted a single thing online, it doesn’t matter. You have to start somewhere. 

Chances are, other people in your industry have already been successful. Act as a reporter and share the successes of others. 

To find those great shareable stories, keep your eyes and ears open. You might stumble across terrific content through folks you meet in real life, on social channels, in news articles, podcasts, blogs…just about anywhere. 

What are they doing? How are they doing it? What’s worked for them? Borrow the credibility of others who’ve been around a while – their success can help you boost your own. 

Again, be truthful in your storytelling and always give credit where credit is due! 

In time, you’ll be able to share your own wins and highlights like a pro. 

4. Talk about what you do, or what you’re trying to do. 

What actually is it that you do? How does your business work? What are the parts? How does your business solve a problem for others? 

This is a storyline you’ll need to tell over and over again. Be sure to explain what your online business is and the basics of how it works. 

You don’t have to have a master’s degree to explain what you do to someone who’s unfamiliar – in fact, the simpler the better.  

5. How has your life changed since you got started?

Whether you’ve been at this online business for a week or a year, your life has likely changed in some way. Perhaps in many ways!  

Have you gained some technical skills? Tell your audience. Learning new apps, platforms and systems can be a BIG hurdle for someone just starting out. 

How has your mindset shifted since getting started in your business? Maybe there’s something you used to believe but now know differently… 

Have your loved ones noticed a change in you or your confidence level? Talk about that. 

Whatever the changes that you feel, know or experience, highlight them and share with your audience. Share your victories, large and small. People like to follow other successful people. 

BONUS TIP: Rinse and Repeat

Here’s the beauty of this list: you can refer to it over and over again. In fact, please do! 

These five basic storylines will provide you with content in perpetuity. Truthfully, there is NO need to create 50 brand new stories every week. Instead, simply focus on developing a couple of core messages and retell them in 50 different ways.

And lastly…

Be consistent. 

No matter where you are in your journey with your online business, staying consistent is the most important thing. 

Put these ideas into action, and as always, Be Legendary. 

Would you like to learn more about building your own profitable online business that you can do from home? If so, I recommend you watch this free video which will walk you through our #1 recommended way to learn how to earn money online from home.

Starting Your Business Using Skills You Already Have

This week on Wake Up Legendary David Sharpe interviewed Maggie Berghoff. Maggie is the founder and CEO of Celproceo, a health consulting company rooted in functional medicine and trusted by celebrities, professional athletes, and CEOs.  Maggie is also the co-founder and CEO of a business and marketing company she launched and runs with her husband. 

If you are someone who wants to turn the skills you already have into a profit, this interview is for you.