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How did your business do in 2022?I’ve had some pretty big lessons and takeaways during this year and in this episode of Art of Online Business, I want to share them with you. As a result of these lessons, I have some plans for how I’m going to be moving forward in 2023, and I’ll be sharing those in the next episode. To be honest, this year wasn’t as strong of a year in business as last year, and I learned a lot from it. A big one is that you need to be consistently planting seeds, or marketing, whether things are going well in your business or not. Aside from this podcast, I didn’t do as much marketing, and that taught me a lot. You can’t control what happens in your business, but you can control your thoughts about it and what you do with the lessons you learn. I’m sharing more about this lesson and the others that I had this year so that you can see how I’m planning to move forward in my business and start the next year off strong. In this episode, you’ll learn:What I learned from my health emergencyWhy you

Have you ever heard that you can’t create a $1 million business off of a smaller offer? That simply isn’t true and today’s guest is proof of that. In this episode of Art of Online Business, I sat down with Jessica Berk from Awesome Little Sleepers to talk about how she did that in her niche within a niche. In this case study, we talk about how Jessica runs an evergreen funnel to her course and gets better sales than when she offered live launches. In this episode, she’s here to share exactly what she does, how she does it, and how she got to where she is today. You’ll also get some behind-the-scenes coaching so you can see how I am working with Jessica to solidify her business so that she can scale it even more. When her 3 year old moved to a big girl bed and started refusing to go to bed and waking up at all hours of the night, she felt like she had a newborn again. She and her husband were miserable! She decided she couldn't survive like this.Everyone talks about sleep struggles when you have a baby, b

In this episode of Art of Online Business, we are tapping into a classic episode from last year. It’s a conversation that I had with Jacquette Timmons on the topic of pricing, wealth building, and your relationship with money. When it originally aired, it was so well-received that I knew I had to share it again. Jacquette M. Timmons focuses on the human side of money. She works as a financial behaviorist and is committed to getting you to see that you don't manage money - you manage your choices around money.In addition to being an author ("Financial Intimacy: How to Create a Healthy Relationship with Your Money and Your Mate”) and frequent blogger, Jacquette is also the creator of Pricing Made Human®. PMH is designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners tackle the question, "What should I charge for this?," from all sides: the financial, the emotional, and the personal, so they can price more confidently, and strategically, and end up with a thriving business and thriving life.

One of the biggest shifts I made in my business as a leader and CEO is when I went from being a task assigner to assigning ownership of results. This was a huge “a-ha” moment for me. You can’t grow your business if all you’re doing is assigning tasks. You have to be able to assign ownership to specific people on your team. With that, you’re going to want to have specific KPIs or success metrics that you’re watching. Sometimes they’re easy to determine, but there are some positions on our team that aren’t as easily attributable to revenue or profit. So today on Art of Online Business, I sat down with Erica Macauley to talk about how we can determine success metrics for those support roles in your business. This is critical if you want to shift from a day-to-day entrepreneur to the leader and CEO of your business. Erika is a systems slayer, chaos coordinator, Trello evangelist, and pretty dang good at whipping the back end of businesses into shape. She’s an OBM, integrator, and project manager who works with 6

In 2022, I added a whole new revenue model to my business. I want to share it with you in this episode of Art of Online Business because it might be something that you can do too. Sometimes the right way of living is not yet known to you until you say yes to something or decide to try something new. That could open up a whole new avenue in your business or your life. At the beginning of 2022, I had no idea that I would discover this new business model and let alone add it to my business or even enjoy it for that matter. I tried something new and now I love this business model. The business model I’m sharing today is called revenue share deals. If you want to learn more about partnering with me, send an email to me at rick@rickmulready.com. In this episode, you’ll learn:What a revenue share partnership isHow this type of partnership worksHow I choose who to partner with for revenue share dealsWhy I love this business model so muchRick Mulready's Links:Visit Rick's websiteDM Rick on InstagramFull epis

Are you experiencing business burnout? Burnout has become a buzzword lately in the business world, but it is very real and it can sneak up on you. It’s very common but it just doesn’t get talked about enough. So in this episode of Art of Online Business, I sat down with Jude Charles to talk about business burnout and how Jude changed his business and life due to his experience. For over 15 years, Jude Charles has been producing documentaries for entrepreneurs. He has produced stories for Google, Steve Harvey, and dozens of visionary CEOs.Jude is the author of Dramatic Demonstration. This book is a roadmap that teaches you how to dig deep to find compelling stories that no one else knows, and then leverage those stories to grow your business.Jude’s mission is to lead and empower entrepreneurs to have relentless, unwavering courage.I have experienced burnout multiple times since I have been in business, so I know what it’s like. As entrepreneurs, we have to take breaks. It’s imperative for our mental health and

As business owners, there will inevitably be a time when something unexpected comes up and we have to figure out a solution. The problem is that when we are coming up with solutions from a fear-based or scarcity-based mindset, our ideas aren’t going to be very good. We have to take a step back and try to get some perspective on things. If one of your primary marketing channels gets shut down, what’s your plan B? Diversifying your marketing channels is always a good decision. In this episode of Art of Online Business, I’m sharing 14 fresh traffic ideas for when things hit the fan and you need registrations immediately. We have all been there at some point. Being prepared for whatever comes with these ideas will help you get through it when times get hard. In this episode, you’ll learn:Why you always need a plan BHow to think outside the box for ideasTraffic options that you may not have thought ofHow to utilize them in your businessRick Mulready's Links:Visit Rick's websiteDM Rick on InstagramFull ep

Wouldn’t you like to have a business that generates revenue while you sleep? What about when you’re taking a nap in the middle of the day? That sounds pretty great to me!Seemi Abdullah has structured her business to allow her to do just that, so she is joining me to break down how.Seemi and I get into how she has structured her business and the journey she has been on to get to where she is now, how she leverages revenue share deals, how the pandemic changed her business, why she hired an OBM first, and a whole lot more. Seemi Abdullah is the founder of TrilliumMontessori.org. She has over 20 years of experience in Montessori as a teacher and school administrator and owner and now works with other Montessori experts to provide professional development and curriculum resources to Montessori professionals around the world.Regardless if you are in the teaching space or not, I want you to listen closely to this episode because there are a lot of great takeaways throughout.In this episode you’ll Learn: Mindset shi

I’m kicking off a new series on the show where I bring on members of my Accelerator coaching program to teach a short lesson on something they are an expert in that can help you in your own business. In this quick tip episode of Art of Online Business, Caitlin Mitchell is kicking off this series. She is an incredibly smart CEO and in this episode, she is sharing the missing piece in your business for exponential growth. This is something that we often overlook and Caitlin is sharing how you can leverage it for massive growth in your business.  Caitlin Mitchell is one of the co-founders and CEO of EB Academics, an organization on a mission to provide teachers with engaging and rigorous ELA lessons. Caitlin and her business partner, Jessica, founded EB Academics with the desire to help English teachers find success in their reading and writing curriculum while providing a community of like-minded educators.Through their online EB Writing Program and monthly membership, The EB Teachers’ Club, they have helped th

When I see people that are doing extraordinary things in their business, whether it’s a membership, coaching program, or course, I want to bring them to you. This is so that we can unpack what they are doing that’s working so you can take some tips and apply them to your business. In this episode of Art of Online Business I sat down with Faye Cornhill, one of my Accelerator coaching members, who runs a very successful wedding membership business. She’s here to share why her membership works and what sets her business apart from other wedding-based memberships out there. Faye Cornhill is a business coach to the wedding industry. With her signature mix of positivity, motivation and common sense, she specialises in helping aspirational business owners follow their dreams of making it in the world of weddings.Faye has an incredible retention rate and she shares how she makes that happen in this episode. She also shares more about her launch methods and how much she works in her business. In this episode, you’ll l

How are your Facebook ad campaigns going? I had one day recently where all of my calls with my Accelerator members were Facebook ads related. There were some common themes or takeaways among all of those calls that I think you could all benefit from. In this episode of Art of Online Business, I’m sharing 5 Facebook or Instagram ad observations and updates for you. Many people have been overcomplicating their ad campaigns. It’s time to simplify your campaign structure. Gone are the days of complexity with your ad campaigns. The key is consolidation and simplification. These observations will help you get back on track with your Facebook or Instagram ad campaigns so that you can start getting what you are paying for and seeing results. In this episode, you’ll learn:What’s new with the 28-day attribution windowHow to simplify your campaign structureTips for attributing results to campaignsThe importance of page load speedsWhat’s going on with Ad CreativeThe problem with many ads managersHow to get breakdowns Ric

How do you know it's time to make a change in your business or your offers?In this episode of Art of Online Business, I wanted to open up and share about my own experience changing course and really optimizing my business over the last two years, specifically my offers.So many people are afraid to make changes to their business because they don’t want to be locked into something that they don’t enjoy, or because they don’t want to rock the boat on something that’s already working for them, even though it isn’t in alignment with their goals. Sometimes you do need to make a change though. In this episode, I’m sharing how to know when it’s time to change, how to pinpoint opportunities for your business, and improve your business using data and intuition. In this episode, you’ll learn:Pivots I made within my Accelerator programMy pilot program How I tested and optimized my offerWhy you should check in with yourself about your offerTips for gathering and analyzing dataHow to start making changes in your busin

Are you thinking about running a Black Friday promotion?In this quick tip episode of Art of Online Business, I’m sharing a “Best Of” episode from this time last year. The reason I wanted to share this again is that it’s that time of year and I get a lot of questions about this so I knew this would be a great episode to revisit. To be honest, I have some pretty strong feelings surrounding Black Friday promotions and I want to break down the pros and cons in this episode so that you can make the right decision for your business. The origin of this day is probably not what you think it is. It actually has a very negative association in history. If you decide to do it, there are ways that you can do it really well without getting mixed up in all of the noise of Black Friday promotions. In this episode, you’ll learn:The origin of Black FridayWhy your promotion may just blend in with the rest on this dayWhy discounting diminishes the value of your workHow a discount helps people who can’t always afford your offersW

The word alignment gets thrown around a lot and it can have a lot of different meanings. It’s really near and dear to me personally because I’m always striving to do things that are in alignment with what I deem important, especially my values. Today on Art of Online Business, I sat down with Annemie Tonken, a former Accelerator member in the photography space, to talk about what she calls the 5 Ps of alignment and how they can affect the success of your business. Annemie has been a professional photographer since 2010 and is now a respected educator, speaker, and podcaster focusing on business systems and strategies that help creative entrepreneurs run profitable, sustainable businesses they love.She's the host of This Can't Be That Hard, a top-rated weekly business podcast for photographers, creator of the Simple Sales System, which is used by thousands of photographers worldwide to create in-person sales-level income and service in an automated, workflow-friendly way, and co-founder of The Family

I recently shared a behind-the-scenes look at what happened at our Accelerator retreat. We all went around and shared what was working in our businesses right now and to tell you the truth, nothing was revolutionary.It was all of the fundamental business methods that we have heard time and time again. It goes to show that what’s old really is new. When you stick to it, refine as you go, and do what feels good for you and aligns with the audience that you want to help, that's when things really click.In this episode of Art of Online Business, I’m sharing three small case study examples of “creative” funnels that a few of my Accelerator members are doing right now that are working really well. None of these methods are revolutionary or new. It’s all about staying consistent and doing what aligns with you and how you want to serve your clients.In this episode, you’ll learn:How one member uses weekly live webinarsHow another member uses monthly paid live workshopsHow a different member offers different membe

When it comes to investing in a coach or a coaching program, I used to get stuck in short-term thinking when I was considering the investment because I had coaches before. I was so focused on earning my money back. I eventually learned to take a step back and realize that whatever you’re investing in is going to give you a very long ROI. It’s going to be there far beyond the time you’re in the coaching program. When you realize that, something very powerful opens up, and your whole outlook on business changes. In today’s episode of Art of Online Business, I draw on my experience as both a coach and student to show you what to look for so you can find a coach that suits your needs.I also discuss why finding next-level advice feels like searching for a tiny needle in a very dense haystack of basic & generic information… and give tips for making your search easier.In this episode, you’ll learn:The power of personal connection in a coach-student relationshipWhat to do if your personality or values don’t align

Normally, this episode would be a quick tip but in this episode of Art of Online Business, I’m doing something a little different. We just finished up a live Accelerator Coaching retreat, and it was honestly one of the best live events I have ever done. I left it feeling so inspired. So I’m going to be giving you a behind-the-scenes look at this retreat and share my perspectives, lessons learned, and main takeaways. One of the biggest takeaways from this retreat is that it’s all about the basics. As they say, what’s old is new. Those tried and true business strategies are still what’s working best. Don’t spend time with shiny object syndrome. Your business will thrive if you simplify and stick to the basics. There are many other takeaways that really stuck with me at this retreat and I’m sharing them all in this episode. In this episode, you’ll learn:Why this event was so successfulWhat's important to be doing in your business right nowHow to differentiate and simplify your business Tips for creating lev

It’s Organic October and in this episode of Art of Online Business, I’m sharing a case study with you that I think is going to really inspire you. I sat down with Brenton Ford who has built a wildly successful business using primarily organic marketing strategies. Brenton has a membership that he sells with his small, but effective team and he has been able to build his business with flexibility so that he can focus on the things that matter to him, like spending time with his family and surfing. The main thing he focuses on in his business is simplicity - he focuses on creating results rather than creating more content. Regardless of if you have a membership or not, this episode has tons of helpful tips that you can use to give yourself more flexibility in your business. Brenton Ford, founder of Effortless Swimming, helps triathlon athletes and swimmers improve their technique, speed, and efficiency in the water through his online membership. With over 1,500 current members and 15,000+ copies sold of his var

Are you interested in learning some advanced evergreen sales and marketing strategies? In this episode of Art of Online Business, I’m revisiting an interview I had with John Lint back in July of 2022. The Founder of Kleq, formerly 10xpro, John Lint is sharing some of those advanced strategies and how easy it is for you to set up your funnels using Kleq.John has been in the online space for 21 years now and he has seen so many marketing campaigns running through his program that he now has a great understanding of what really works and what doesn’t. He also knows how to help you set things up very easily so that you can have an effective sales and marketing campaign in your business. Your marketing campaigns are one of your most important business assets. This episode is packed with valuable information and tips for creating campaigns that convert again and again. Kleq is excellent for taking your campaigns to the next level. Make sure to use my affiliate link below to get a free trial. In this episode, you’ll

Our email list is the only thing that is really ours. Facebook can go away tomorrow. Instagram and TikTok are the same. The only thing we have full control over is our email list, and we have to respect that. In this quick tip episode of Art of Online Business, I’m sharing what I do to increase opt-outs during my promotions. It may seem counterintuitive, but I don’t want to show up for my email list doing only promotions. I want to sprinkle it in while I primarily lead with value. I highly recommend that everyone view their email marketing through the lens of their values. In my business, we prioritize making people-based decisions, not just profit-based decisions. People are on your email list for a reason, not to be sold to all the time. I respect my email list so much so it’s very important for me to give them the option to opt out of promotions. By doing this for your promotions as well, you’ll build trust, gain appreciation, and create deeper relationships with your audience.In this episode, you’ll learn