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đĽ Stir It Up: Your Signature Content Recipe
đ˝ď¸ Whatâs Cooking, Creator? Running a businessâwhether offline or onlineâis not different. The key to success? Focus and simplicity. đ Chefâs Special Challenge: Whatâs Your Signature Dish? Todayâs task is simple (and tasty): If your content were a dish, what would it be? Ask yourself: What topic lights you up? What could you "cook" (aka create) all day without getting tired? Are you a specialist with one perfect recipeâor a fusion chef blending a few favorite flavors? Write it down. Own it....
Start Your Online Business & Make MoneyâThe Right Way!
Hi Reader! I canât stop talking about starting an online business because it changed my life. At first, starting an online business felt overwhelming. I made mistakes, wasted time on the wrong things, and second-guessed myself. But through those challenges, I learned that success comes from following the right steps in the right order. In this guide, Iâll share what Iâve learned to help you start a business and make your first dollar online. Why Start an Online Business? Why not? Imagine...
Donât make this costly mistake!
Hi Reader! Nobodyâs perfect. Not even the most successful entrepreneurs like Amy Porterfield. She didnât start with a $100 million businessâshe made mistakes, just like everyone else. Starting your online business means embracing mistakes. Theyâre part of the process. But the difference between struggling entrepreneurs and successful ones is this: successful entrepreneurs make progress by avoiding avoidable mistakes. The biggest mistake new online entrepreneurs make is focusing on perfection...
Facing the Challenges of Starting an Online Business
Hi Reader! Starting an online business can feel both exciting and overwhelming. I remember when I launched my first blog six years ago, full of energy and ideas. But reality hit harder than expected. I spent countless hours trying to do it all myself, leading to frustration and exhaustion. Eventually, I almost gave up. What went wrong? I was running the marathon of building a business, but starting off like a sprinterâwithout preparation. But I didnât quit. Instead, I realized that if I...
Start a Purposeful Business in 2025: Your Time is Now
Hi Reader! What do opening a farm in Turkey, reviving a bungalow resort in Thailand, and selling sweet cherries at a local market have in common? They were all business ideas my husband and I took the leap to make real. No overthinking. No waiting for the "perfect moment." We jumped in with confidence, knowing we could figure it out as we went along. Those were offline businesses requiring hefty investments. But now, itâs 2025. And everything has changed. If youâre still debating whether to...
5 Simple Online Business Ideas to Kickstart Your Freedom Today
Hi Reader! Sometimes, people wonder why I often sit in cafĂŠs with my computer and work. When I explain that itâs both my work and part of my lifestyle, theyâre surprised. For me, work isnât something I have to doâitâs my passion, which Iâve turned into a small business ecosystem that allows me to live a life of freedom. So, how did I do that? Six years ago, I started blogging for the same reason many beginners do: I wanted freedom and flexibility. Today, Iâll share five easy online business...
Creator to Entrepreneur: How to Build a Thriving Business
Hi Reader! Letâs Talk About Business. What does it actually mean to own a business? At its core: A shop sells something to make money. A company produces and sells something to make money. Right? But how do you go from creator to entrepreneur? Before I met my husband, I worked as an employee. I did my best to provide value to my employer. When we started building and running businesses together, I assumed it would be the sameâwork hard, give value, and everything would fall into place. I soon...
From Blog to Business: Lessons on Turning Passion into Profit
Hi Reader! When I first started my blog, I had one clear goal: to turn it into a business. Unlike other ventures where fear and uncertainty held me back, this time, I was only excited. I knew I had something valuable to share, and I couldnât wait to get started. Starting something new often brings mixed emotions. In the past, fear would slow me down, but this time it was different. There was no fear of the unknown or doubt about whether I could succeed. Instead, I felt energized by the...
Yes, You Can Start a BlogâEven If Youâre Not Tech-Savvy!
Hi Reader! In 2018, at the age of 41, I started my first blog. Compared to other bloggers, it felt like I was starting really late, but for me, it was the perfect time. Just six months later, I made my first $100. From that moment, I began treating my blog as a real business, and since then, my income has grown consistently. So, if you're wondering whether you can start a blog and make money from it, I can confidently say yes. But also let's be honest: Starting a blog can feel overwhelming,...
Turn Your Blog Into a Business with These Essentials!
Hi Reader! As much as I love talking about budgeting and saving, I know these alone arenât enough to build real wealth. One of the most valuable lessons Iâve learned, thanks to a cherished community member, Robert Puelz, is the concept of human capitalâsomething often overlooked when considering our financial potential. âOur biggest asset is our ability to generate income. Economists call this âhuman capital.â Think of human capital as the engine that keeps our lives running,â he shared. When...
Get inspired to stir up your Substack side hustle with a simple weekly challenge and a personal tip on growth and consistency đ