We’ve got a double feature for you this week.
First up, Unemployable’s own resident freelancer Claire Emerson is kicking off a 4-part series that shares a powerful strategy for using Facebook ads to build your freelance or consulting business.
Stay tuned over the next several weeks as this informative and actionable step-by-step process is revealed, and get started right now with the first installment:
How to Find New Clients (And More Free Time) with Facebook Ads
On the podcast, I turn over hosting duties to Claire so she can interview me about our recent sale of StudioPress to WP Engine. this episode won’t tell you everything you need to know to sell your business, but it will reveal much of what’s at core of getting to a successful close.
Lessons Learned from the Sale of StudioPress
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How to Hook Your Ideal Prospect with Content that Connects (Text)
I wrote a thing over at Copyblogger about finding the right “hook” for your content, and how that makes the difference between boring information and compelling connection. Examples included, plus a valuable Jerry Seinfeld anecdote about productivity.
The 6 Business Storytelling Elements You Can Use To Fire Up Your Startup Growth (Text)
If you’re launching a product to be bought and used by human beings (and that’s all of us), you need to consider the story that your customer wants to tell about themselves—and what story your product tells about you.
5 Bad Habits that Will Tank Your Social Media Marketing (Text)
The internet, and the free social platforms that have been developed for it, have given us genuinely amazing tools to connect with other humans. Social media is important in any marketing strategy, but if you use it badly — it can create more harm than good.
A Guide to Swatting Away Haters Who Doubt Your “Real Job (Text)
Dealing with the stigma associated with a work-from-home business can be frustrating and make you feel like you have something to prove. And often, it’s our closest friends and family who undermine our work the most. Here’s how to ignore the negative naysayers and start letting your results speak for themselves.
The Secret to Making Powerful Friends (Video)
Who you surround yourself with, who you learn from, and who you choose to do business with are incredibly important to your success, well-being and overall satisfaction with life. Jordan Harbinger is a masterful relationship builder. And in this video he shares some of his best tips for building and maintaining great relationships.
How to Bulk Schedule Facebook Posts Without Paid Tools (Text)
Want to save time by bulk scheduling your Facebook posts? Wondering how to schedule posts without using a paid third-party tool? In this article, you’ll discover a three-step process to schedule multiple posts to your Facebook page and group using free tools.
Invalid Contracts Can Cost Your Business (Text)
While you may still do business with a friend or family member without drawing up formal paperwork, having a valid written agreement in place can mean the difference between a project completed on time and a messy legal dispute that can put your business on hold for months.
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