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It’s time to start delegating and outsourcing! First thing’s first: If you haven’t listened to yesterday’s episode (“When to Outsource”), Chalene provides you with a simple quiz that helps you figure out if you’re ready for that next step in your business. In today’s episode, she talks you through creating a list of all of the tasks you do in your life and business so that you can determine which ones you can outsource. Lastly, make sure you come back tomorrow for the scoop on how to find the right people - the people who will do excellent work for you and make your life more productive and simpler.    Join the InstaClubHub to go deep in learning all the latest tips and strategies to Instagram growth and engagement! InstaClubHub.com   Check out all the brand new Push Journal designs!!! Hurry and get yours before they sell out!! www.pushjournal.com Links from today’s episode:  Leave Chalene or Brock  a message or ask them a question at  ‪(619) 500-4819‬ Not sure what your thing is? Go to Chalene.com/MyThing

Should you start outsourcing? If so, where should you go? In this episode, Chalene breaks down these important questions and provides you with a simple test to determine if outsourcing is for you! You’ll have an answer right away. After taking the quiz, make sure you tune in tomorrow to learn how to get started in the world of freelancers. Also, Chalene talks about her love of Elance and oDesk and shares a tale of woe that, thankfully, has a very happy ending - thanks to you! Join the InstaClubHub to go deep in learning all the latest tips and strategies to Instagram growth and engagement! InstaClubHub.com   Check out all the brand new Push Journal designs!!! Hurry and get yours before they sell out!! www.pushjournal.com Links from today’s episode:  Leave Chalene or Brock  a message or ask them a question at  ‪(619) 500-4819‬ Not sure what your thing is? Go to Chalene.com/MyThing  Learn more about Kajabi Leave Chalene a Voicemail review or question for a chance to win a gift  HERE   Stop dieting & sta

What’s the value of “free”? Often times, as entrepreneurs, you’re confronted with situations in which you could give someone easily give someone your product or your service because you truly believe they could benefit from it. However, not only do you not make any money, but the recipient probably won’t value it as much as if they had purchased it themselves! In today’s episode, Chalene talks you through the psychology of giving and receiving. Chalene also hears from a previous caller and current Marketing Impact Academy member about what he’s learned and how it’s going. Join the InstaClubHub to go deep in learning all the latest tips and strategies to Instagram growth and engagement! InstaClubHub.com   Check out all the brand new Push Journal designs!!! Hurry and get yours before they sell out!! www.pushjournal.com Links from today’s episode:  Leave Chalene or Brock  a message or ask them a question at  ‪(619) 500-4819‬ Not sure what your thing is? Go to Chalene.com/MyThing  Learn more about Kajabi Leave

What content do you have the right to use, how do we know what’s allowed, and when should you work hard to protect what’s yours? In this episode, Chalene talks about avoiding plagiarism and staying on the right side of copyrights and trademarks - as well as understanding when it’s important to protect your own intellectual property. (Hint: It has to do with revenue creation.) Whether it’s a specific exercise or a recipe, the culture around these ideas of ownership can be a bit tricky - luckily Chalene is here to get you headed in the right direction.   Join the InstaClubHub to go deep in learning all the latest tips and strategies to Instagram growth and engagement! InstaClubHub.com   Check out all the brand new Push Journal designs!!! Hurry and get yours before they sell out!! www.pushjournal.com Links from today’s episode:  Leave Chalene or Brock  a message or ask them a question at  ‪(619) 500-4819‬ Not sure what your thing is? Go to Chalene.com/MyThing  Learn more about Kajabi Leave Chalene a Voicemail

An email to your potential customers is one of the most important tools you have as an entrepreneur. What happens when your emails go straight to recipients’ Spam folders? Chalene explains how to maximize the chances that your email will land directly into your customers’ inbox. She also explains some of the legal issues around managing and using your email list - remember, knowledge is power and you want to keep everything related to your business above board. She includes some useful online tools that will help analyze your emails and determine the chances that they will make them through the spam filters.    Join the InstaClubHub to go deep in learning all the latest tips and strategies to Instagram growth and engagement! InstaClubHub.com   Check out all the brand new Push Journal designs!!! Hurry and get yours before they sell out!! www.pushjournal.com Links from today’s episode:  Leave Chalene or Brock  a message or ask them a question at  ‪(619) 500-4819‬ Not sure what your thing is? Go to Chalene.co

In today’s super awesome (and super brief) episode, Chalene talks about focusing your efforts in social media and maximizing your blog’s reach. She offers 8 tips for promoting your blog - from Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram suggestions to how to submit your blog to online directories. Lastly, Chalene also discusses her own experience with blogging and how you should decide whether or not focusing on a blog is good for you in the first place!   Join the InstaClubHub to go deep in learning all the latest tips and strategies to Instagram growth and engagement! InstaClubHub.com   Check out all the brand new Push Journal designs!!! Hurry and get yours before they sell out!! www.pushjournal.com Links from today’s episode:  Leave Chalene or Brock  a message or ask them a question at  ‪(619) 500-4819‬ Not sure what your thing is? Go to Chalene.com/MyThing  Learn more about Kajabi Leave Chalene a Voicemail review or question for a chance to win a gift  HERE   Stop dieting & start living:  PhaseItUp.com Get t

Chalene addresses some questions that have come up from her previous two episodes (the #1 and #2 Biggest Business Mistakes). She discusses the importance of creating a freemium to help grow your email list and how putting the time into developing your list will allow you the opportunity to follow your passions. Chalene also fleshes out some of her websites and discusses how each site generates different types of potential customers. Chalene also talks about posting content on social media and when it’s appropriate to move your audience from one platform to another (from Facebook to YouTube, for example). Usually it’s all about collecting the email list, but there are always exceptions. To see Chalene’s post-oral surgery video (it’s more fun than it sounds), visit www.facebook.com/chalene.   Join the InstaClubHub to go deep in learning all the latest tips and strategies to Instagram growth and engagement! InstaClubHub.com   Check out all the brand new Push Journal designs!!! Hurry and get yours before they sel

  This episode all about understanding the Return on Investment (ROI) from seminars and business academies. While it’s important to have the right speaker(s) at an event, the real benefit comes from the other entrepreneurs around you. Also, of course, the tools and skills you learn at an event will save you time and make you money. Chalene talks about her own deliberate process of attending seminars and gives you some important tips for getting the most out of your experience. It’s about planning, being grateful for those helpful, and learning as much about the seminar beforehand as possible. She also provides some very useful tips to help you take amazing notes that you can reference and utilize in the future. Great stuff! Lastly, Chalene spells out what to expect for attendees of her Marketing Impact Academy in June.  Join the InstaClubHub to go deep in learning all the latest tips and strategies to Instagram growth and engagement! InstaClubHub.com   Check out all the brand new Push Journal designs!!! Hurry

Chalene picks up where she left off in yesterday’s episode (“The Number 1 Mistake in Business”). You MUST start there before you listen to this one. In this episode, Chalene talks about the ways in which business owners misuse social media. She provides practical tips to keep the attention of your potential audience and to capture their email addresses. She also discusses freemiums, opt-ins, and having a plan for your direct email engagements. It’s all about having a strategy!   Join the InstaClubHub to go deep in learning all the latest tips and strategies to Instagram growth and engagement! InstaClubHub.com   Check out all the brand new Push Journal designs!!! Hurry and get yours before they sell out!! www.pushjournal.com Links from today’s episode:  Leave Chalene or Brock  a message or ask them a question at  ‪(619) 500-4819‬ Not sure what your thing is? Go to Chalene.com/MyThing  Learn more about Kajabi Leave Chalene a Voicemail review or question for a chance to win a gift  HERE   Stop dieting &

Chalene cuts through all the riffraff and provides you with one of the most important pieces of advice that any business owner or entrepreneur needs to know.   Join the InstaClubHub to go deep in learning all the latest tips and strategies to Instagram growth and engagement! InstaClubHub.com   Check out all the brand new Push Journal designs!!! Hurry and get yours before they sell out!! www.pushjournal.com Links from today’s episode:  Leave Chalene or Brock  a message or ask them a question at  ‪(619) 500-4819‬ Not sure what your thing is? Go to Chalene.com/MyThing  Learn more about Kajabi Leave Chalene a Voicemail review or question for a chance to win a gift  HERE   Stop dieting & start living:  PhaseItUp.com Get the 131 Book!!!   Here’s The System I Use Every Day to be More Organized & Crazy Productive: www.pushjournal.com   Sign Up For MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER and you'll get FREE tips on how to live a ridiculously amazing fun-filled life!   Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatical

Success isn’t just about being smart, dedicated, and hardworking. Yes, those are important, but there is another equally important skill that you must develop in order to be happy and healthy - the ability to relax; to turn it all off. In this episode, Chalene speaks with Jimmy Hays Nelson about getting your mind in order and just breathing, sleeping, hanging out with your loved ones… It may sound simple, but for driven entrepreneurs, it can be very difficult. Also, discussed: Chalene’s personal policy for finding a mentor How using the excuse “I’m not a numbers person” helped to almost bankrupt Chalene How all of us can level-up when it comes to goal setting.   Join the InstaClubHub to go deep in learning all the latest tips and strategies to Instagram growth and engagement! InstaClubHub.com   Check out all the brand new Push Journal designs!!! Hurry and get yours before they sell out!! www.pushjournal.com Links from today’s episode:  Leave Chalene or Brock  a message or ask them a question at  ‪(619) 5

Chalene talks about understanding your niche and targeting your messages to a specific audience. She also defines what it is to “over-niche” yourself - narrowing your topics and customer experiences to the point that there are too few opportunities to engage and to few people to interact with. You’ll get some tips to help you explore and understand your potential lifers so that you can target your message to the right amount of people. Also, Chalene answers the question, “Can you leverage one social media platform to grow a new social media account?” It’s about understanding the customer experience and understanding what your overall objective is - most likely, driving potential customers to your website or opt-in page. Chalene also suggests some questions you can ask your audience to help increase engagement and, hopefully, shares on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest.   Join the InstaClubHub to go deep in learning all the latest tips and strategies to Instagram growth and engagement! InstaClubHub.c

Thinking of starting a podcast but feel overwhelmed with all of those initial choices: What microphone should I use? Where do I record an interview? How do I edit? What’s a pop filter? Or, maybe, you already have a podcast and you’re unhappy with the audio quality and production values. Well, in this episode, Chalene talks you through her podcasting process step-by-step. She’ll tell you which mic, where to put it, which software to use, how to record interviews, and much more. Follow her advice and you’ll end up with a high quality podcast that will make you proud. If you’ve ever thought about producing a podcast, then this episode is a must-download!   Join the InstaClubHub to go deep in learning all the latest tips and strategies to Instagram growth and engagement! InstaClubHub.com   Check out all the brand new Push Journal designs!!! Hurry and get yours before they sell out!! www.pushjournal.com Links from today’s episode:  Leave Chalene or Brock  a message or ask them a question at  ‪(619) 500-4819‬ No

Can you use popular music within the videos you post on Facebook or YouTube? The issue of music licensing is complex and time-consuming, so it’s important that you know what the law is and how it applies to you. Chalene discusses various licenses - Master Use and Synchronized - and why it’s important to know the difference. No matter your career field, you must know the facts - it can save you a lot of time and money. Also, Chalene is asked, “Should I build a website first or build up my social media accounts?” She responds with a question of her own, “Where are your potential followers going to go?” She breaks down the types of sites (website, opt-in page) that you can use to get started today. She also provides some insights into domain names and setting up your first webpage.   Join the InstaClubHub to go deep in learning all the latest tips and strategies to Instagram growth and engagement! InstaClubHub.com   Check out all the brand new Push Journal designs!!! Hurry and get yours before they sell out!! ww

Sometimes you just need to trust yourself. A listener asks Chalene about the importance of a high-quality website and she responds with some important questions: What is important to YOU when you visit someone’s site? Do you even need a website first or should you start with an opt-in page? If so, single or double opt-in? Other topics include using “freemiums” to attract potential clients and get their email addresses and the importance of mobile-responsive design(meaning that your site is optimized for smartphones). Look, by having a site that looks good no matter what, you highlight that you’re a professional with relevant, up-to-date information. Lastly, Chalene offers suggestions on four resources that will help you get started with your online presence.    Join the InstaClubHub to go deep in learning all the latest tips and strategies to Instagram growth and engagement! InstaClubHub.com   Check out all the brand new Push Journal designs!!! Hurry and get yours before they sell out!! www.pushjournal.com

We all know that the Internet has the answer to almost any question, so why should you bother paying for an online academy or seminar? Well, because it saves you time and money. In this episode, Chalene answers a question about online academies and outlines two or her own programs -  Marketing Impact Academy and Smart Success Seminar - and offers insights into which one may be more valuable for you. Smart Success Seminar is about developing systems to help yourself be more organized and better prepared to grow your business (virtual assistants, outsourcing, file management, etc…). Marketing Impact Academy is for the organized ones who are looking for new methods to reach more people (webinars, opt-ins, etc…).  Chalene discusses how she manages her email list and how she decides who to email. By using CRMs like Infusionsoft or iContact, she is able to determine how people entered her email and then tailor messages for them. Besides understanding who gets which emails and calls-to-action, Chalene describes some

What happens when you experience growth in your Instagram account and then, suddenly, that momentum seems to slow to a crawl? Does your gender have anything to do with your account’s popularity? Well, Chalene talks through Instagram for Dudes - it’s a different world out there. By looking to YouTube for inspiration, she outlines some simple steps that can help men reach both men and women out in Instagram. Looking for examples of men who have successfully utilized Instagram in the fitness space? Chalene’s got some examples for you. The most important thing is to know the audience you want to reach, then create content to fit their needs. Lastly, Chalene discusses one of the most important elements of her success: people. It’s not only important that you hire good people, but then you have to treat them well - listen to them, respect them. Chalene talks about finding the right members for your team and then trusting them to lift up your business - and you.   Join the InstaClubHub to go deep in learning all the

The first listener question is “Without a huge Facebook following, how do you get your “freemium” (lead magnet, opt-in) in front of more people?” Chalene discusses the importance of growing your list a few people at a time through steady and persistent work. She also explains how you can convert your email list into useful Facebook Ad demographics that will target the right people. Chalene also shares some thoughts on the types of engagement you should encourage through your Facebook ads.  The second listener question focuses on developing cross-promotional opportunities without a large email list. Chalene discusses how to use Instagram to find and develop the relationships needed to get the ball rolling. She also talks about contacting related companies, making affiliate praetorships, and partnering with other brands or individuals with products and/or services that both of your audience will benefit from. Basically, there’s a TON of great stuff in here about growing your list and getting your ideas out into

Chalene is joined by Jimmy Hays Nelson to answer rapid-fire listener questions. In this episode, Chalene and Jimmy talk about getting over the fear of failure - an essential trait for any successful entrepreneur. They also discuss when you should leave your current job for your new business (hint: it’s different for every person) - it’s all about understanding your own needs and your own goals. Regardless of when you leave, it’s important to have the passion that will carry you through to success. Chalene also discuss the role of spirituality in the development of your business. It’s not necessarily about sharing a religious background with your partners, it’s about sharing a set of core principles that can help the business grow and provide you with a relationship that brings you fulfillment. Jimmy and Chalene also answer a fun hypothetical: Where would you start if all of your business magically disappeared overnight? They also tackle the question of individuality in how you design and implement your busine

How do you management your affiliate marketing program? Where do you start? In this episode, you’ll learn how to start affiliate marketing; how bloggers, YouTube reviewers, and others are making a living by reviewing and recommending their favorite products and services. Chalene talks about a variety of affiliate software programs that will help you track links, approve new affiliates, make payments, and so many other cool things. She also explains the importance of selecting the right people to work with.  Chalene also unpacks the process of turning your brick-and-mortar business into an online business by simply serving the needs of your existing clients. You’ll learn the value of making videos and creating an online academy as well as how to prioritize your schedule in order to help you achieve your desired results.     Join the InstaClubHub to go deep in learning all the latest tips and strategies to Instagram growth and engagement! InstaClubHub.com   Check out all the brand new Push Journal designs!!! Hu