Jonathan Goodman Blog
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Jonathan Goodman Blog
21h ago
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Being smart with your money isn't just about saving it, but spending it to improve your life.
Whether you have a lot or a little to spend, it can have a big impact if spent wisely.
Spending under $100 to remove nagging, daily annoyances in life and business
Spending up to $1,000 to improve qualify of life
If you had Jeff Bezos money, maximizing the things you value most (and why you don't need to wait to start)
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Jonathan Goodman Blog
4d ago
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The idea of creating your own summit can be really exciting. There's a lot of potential, but there's a lot of things to think about.
How to run an online digital event
How to get more out of a digital event beyond the event date
The logistics, costs, and perks of in-person events
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Jonathan Goodman Blog
6d ago
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Whether you want to sell millions of copies of books or have a wait list of clients a mile long, you have to know how to create something people can't get enough of.
Is selling a million copies of a book worth being a goal?
The 70% test to better your product
How crowdsourcing can help you create a better product with community buy-in
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Jon's next book, The Obvious Choice, published by HarperCollins, is now available for preorder on Amazon in Hardcover, Kindle, and Audio. Please preorder your copy today.
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Jonathan Goodman Blog
1w ago
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Everyone warned you how hard building a business would be. They told you about the long hours and the amount of work involved.
While helpful, there are a few things they neglected to tell you and how to manage them.
You're being flexible and rigid in the wrong places
You can't start with the $6,000 dinosaur costume
The $65 monthly mistake that led to hating everyone
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Jonathan Goodman Blog
1w ago
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Focusing on demographics only in your niche can leave you unsuccessful and frustrated. There's a missing piece that can make your niche more successful and exciting.
How to niche that isn't focused on demographics only
Finding repeatable events for easier marketing
Keeping people going after the event ends
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Jonathan Goodman Blog
1w ago
First, here's what's new this week.
Obvious Choice Podcast Episodes:
221: From €800 To €8k Per Month As A New Dad (Case Study)
222: DM Sales Mastery For High-End Fitness Coaches*
223: Sara Cohen | From Burnt Out Accountant To Million+ Dollar Toy Company
*If you only listen to one, make it this one.
Money / Work
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A useful thought experiment:
If you have unlimited wealth––Bezos' money––what would you do differently?
I like this question because many people tend to discover that whatever they desire is actually within their grasp today.
Health / Resilience
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You're n ..read more
Jonathan Goodman Blog
2w ago
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You know time is the one thing you can't make more of. Money is nice, but more time with your family is the goal.
The good news is - it doesn't have to be one or the other. You can have both.
Luring in the lurkers
The onboarding process that sets clients up for success
Choosing the work (and clients) that fill your cup
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Jonathan Goodman Blog
2w ago
First, here's what's new this week.
Obvious Choice Podcast Episodes:
218: In-Person Networking The Smart Way (Hot Seat)
219: Scaling Coaching (The Big Mistake People Make) Part 2*
220: Jason Feifer | Preparing For An Uncertain Future
*If you only listen to one, make it this one.
Money / Work
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"The ugly truth is that social media is a gloriously inefficient way to build a business. Consider it a savings account, an investment into long-term career capital. Make deposits with extra time and money. Hope it kicks off interest, but don’t depend on it for short-term retur ..read more
Jonathan Goodman Blog
3w ago
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The Universe has a knack for throwing a monkey wrench into even the best-laid plans.
It doesn't mean you shouldn't plan and set goals. It does mean that you want to be flexible so you can dodge the wrench when the Universe gets feisty.
How not to miss interesting detours along the way to meeting your goals
The exercise you should do to create an identity that doesn't leave you trapped
A lesson to learn from the best forecasters in the world to help you make more informed decisions
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Jonathan Goodman Blog
3w ago
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There's only so much you can do alone in your business. That's why, if you want to scale, you'll need to do two things: hire help and get comfortable following up with leads.
Why clients don't care like you think they do if you assign a different coach to them
Creating your book of business
Reframing your mindset around lead turnaround time and following up
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