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This podcast is for new and emerging online business owners who are determined to do what it takes to reach their financial goals, help people along the way and learn a bunch of useful new skills. Have a love/hate relationship with the tech? We talk about that. Not sure you have what it takes to achieve success? We talk about that, too, plus how to deal with mindset challenges. Trudy Rankin, Founder of the Online Business Program, shares actionable tips that will help you really get your bus ...
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"The world doesn’t happen to you — it happens through you." — Martin Salama What if losing millions, a home, a marriage, and a BMW all within a few months could actually be the best thing that ever happened to you? For Martin Salama, that's exactly what it was. In this episode, Martin shares how he transformed personal and financial disaster into a…
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"You can’t out-hustle burnout. Trust me, I tried." That’s the hard-earned insight from Dr. Victoria Mensch, who went from clinical psychologist to Silicon Valley high-achiever — and burned out in both. Now she teaches leaders how to create burnout-proof lives by mastering energy, not just calendars. In this episode, Victoria breaks down why traditi…
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“Marketing hasn’t fundamentally changed in 150 years. The tools have — but the core principles? Still the same.” That’s Phillip Marzouk, branding strategist and marketing nerd (his words), explaining how modern business owners often get tripped up by tactics while missing the big-picture strategy. With a background spanning website development, air…
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Have you ever faced a moment in life that completely changed your trajectory? For Alan Lazaros, that moment came in the form of a near-fatal car accident. Once a corporate high-flyer with a successful career in engineering and business, Alan found himself questioning everything he thought he knew about success, fulfillment, and purpose. That moment…
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Have you ever felt stuck in a job you didn’t love and wondered if there was a way to break free? Carol Kabaale, a Meta-certified ad strategist, knows exactly what that’s like. She secretly quit her corporate job—without telling her fiancé. As Carol puts it, “I just knew if I told everyone around me, they’d talk me out of it, so I kept quiet and bui…
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Have you ever wanted to write a book but got totally lost in the complexities of trying to do it through traditional publishing channels? What if you could bring your manuscript to life, maintain full creative control, and keep more of the profits by self-publishing? In this episode, I sit down with Michele DeFilippo, a publishing expert with over …
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What if the only thing standing between you and success was a mindset shift? According to entrepreneur, Nicky Billou, "Without sales, there's no business. And if you're scared of sales, you're scared of service." In this episode, we dive into what it means to truly serve in business and how shifting your mindset can transform not only your revenue …
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“I was working way more than I should have been—and it was my husband who sat me down and said, ‘This family is going to break if you don’t make a change." For Donna Dube, a former ICU nurse turned business operations expert, that moment was a wake-up call. In this episode, Donna shares how she transformed her life by setting boundaries, leveraging…
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Den López was sick of missing time with his family and craved the freedom to pursue his passion. So he left his 16-year career as a mechanic and built his dream business teaching guitar. “I needed something I could get control of,” he said Tune in to discover how Den turned his passion for teaching into a thriving online business and how you can ap…
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Do you ever feel like you’re on a hamster wheel, always serving clients but never finding the time to grow your own business? As veteran Chief Marketing Officer Victoria Hajjar puts it, “It’s the biggest mistake you can make for your future—neglecting to build your own marketing engine.” So are you ready to build a marketing engine that works for y…
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“AI is moving at light speed, but it’s not here to replace people. It’s here to augment our expertise and make us more efficient.” – Sami Hero In this episode of the Online Business Launchpad podcast, Sami Hero, a seasoned expert in AI and technology, unpacks how small businesses can leverage AI without getting lost in the complexity. From streamli…
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Imagine navigating the online world without being able to see it. For most of us, it's a quick look, click, and scroll. But for Maxwell Ivey, who is blind, accessing the digital world takes screen readers, patience, and grit. In this episode, Max reveals his journey from learning to code out of necessity (while blind) to founding the Accessibility …
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Ever wonder how you could build a seven-figure business purely through SEO? Edd Dawson has done it—and he’s here to share how. He’s cracked the code on driving millions of visitors to websites, generating serious revenue, and selling his businesses for over a million dollars. If you’ve ever questioned whether SEO is still relevant in a world of AI …
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Confidence doesn't magically appear overnight. It’s built step by step, just like a muscle. In this episode, you'll discover nine actionable habits that will help you silence your inner critic and move forward with unwavering confidence. Ready to strengthen your confidence muscle? This episode dives into nine essential habits that help build lastin…
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Ever had one of those days where everything goes wrong? That was me a few weeks when I realized – with a sinking heart – that I hadn’t hit the record button after a brilliant interview with my guest, Jason Willis-Lee. Fortunately, he graciously agreed to a redo, and I’m thrilled because his journey from studying medicine to becoming a thriving free…
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Ever felt like you're stuck on a never-ending launch hamster wheel, dreading the next big push for your course? Caitlin Bacher has been there. She went from launching flop after flop to discovering a game-changing strategy that turned her $297 course into a million-dollar powerhouse—all without the stress of launching. Curious as to how she did it?…
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Ever had a career plan that completely fell apart, only to lead you to something even better? Kirsty Boden-Stuart did. She quit her job to start an ad agency, which quickly fizzled out. But instead of giving up, she turned to writing to make ends meet—and accidentally stumbled into a whole new career as the Head of Marketing for one of London’s lar…
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Ever wondered how to truly understand your customers' needs? Suzanne Reilley faced the same challenge when she started as a personal trainer with no business background. Despite this, she successfully built a thriving business by mastering the art of listening to her clients. Curious about her journey and strategies? You’re in for a treat! Suzanne …
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Have you ever found yourself frustrated with your podcast setup? Meet Junaid Ahmed, who transformed his cluttered basement into a top-notch studio during the pandemic. How did he do it? By merging his love for technology and film. Curious? Stick around to hear his fascinating journey and pro tips for setting up your own podcast studio. Junaid Ahmed…
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Ever thought about how your current skills could be the key to your entrepreneurial success? Jacob Jacobson did just that when he transitioned from working in a church to starting his own business. He discovered that the marketing skills he honed in the church world were exactly what small businesses needed. Join us as Jacob shares his journey and …
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Michael Frew is a seasoned engineer-turned-entrepreneur who specializes in acquiring SaaS (Software as a Service) businesses. In this episode, we dive into Michael's journey and his role in managing a portfolio of SaaS businesses for WebStreet. Michael shares the nitty-gritty of why buying a SaaS business is often better than building one and offer…
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Have you ever spent hours crafting content, only to wonder if it's hitting the mark with your audience? I found myself in that exact spot while creating a lead magnet, struggling to pick the perfect hero image. Ever been there? Stick around, because in today’s episode I'm taking a look at a game-changing method for getting quick, actionable feedbac…
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Have you ever thought about turning your personal stories or opinions into a profitable side hustle? Even in a world dominated by AI and shifting economies, if you can string together sentences that get people wanting more, it's absolutely possible. In this episode, we're diving deep into the secrets of getting started as a freelance writer with Li…
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At just 24 years old, Greg Berry was elected as a city councilor and quickly spotted a major problem: government organizations were struggling to get fair value for their surplus items when they sold them. Determined to find a solution, Greg leveraged his IT expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to create Municibid, an online platform that has since…
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Ever wondered if your emails are disappearing into a digital abyss, never to be seen or read by the people on your list? Imagine how bad that would be for your business if your carefully crafted messages never reach their destinations. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of email deliverability with tech expert MV Braverman to ensure your …
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Have you ever worried that your email platform is nothing more than an expensive drag on your business? And that you’re not getting everything out of it that you could? Like a parked Ferrari languishing in the driveway? In this episode we dive deep into how ActiveCampaign can revolutionize the way you connect with your customers and transform routi…
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Ever found yourself frustrated while waiting in line? Imagine turning that idle time into a goldmine for your business! In today’s episode, host, Trudy Rankin dives into how a surprise waiting period turned into an opportunity to employ the '1 Percent Up' technique—fine-tuning her business in ways that are simple yet significantly impactful over ti…
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Imagine stumbling upon a tool that not only lifts your content creation game but also revolutionizes the way you organise your design workflow. Brenda Cadman did just that with Canva, transforming her graphic design process from chaos to streamlined simplicity. Dive into this episode as Brenda shares her journey from discovering Canva in its early …
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If you have to regularly create content, do you struggle to find topics to cover? Whether you’re a podcaster, blogger, writer, you-name-it, it can be tough trying to overcome the old “blank page, blank mind” syndrome. In today’s episode, host Trudy Rankin shares her 3-step process for coming up with content topics, no matter what. Does it take a li…
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Are you sick of working long hours? Long commutes? Tedious, exhausting tasks? Imagine being able to quit your job and replace your entire income by simply buying an existing online business - no more sleepless nights worrying about starting from scratch. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, that's exactly what Jaryd Krause did after years of ba…
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Do you constantly feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day to accomplish everything on your to-do list? Imagine being able to squeeze more into your day without feeling overwhelmed or like you're constantly running out of time. In this practical episode, Host, Trudy Rankin, unveils her tried-and-true strategies for maximizing productivity and…
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Do you often feel overwhelmed and like there's never enough time in the day? You're not alone. As a too-busy solopreneur or small business owner, it's easy to get bogged down in the daily grind and lose sight of what really matters. So in this episode, Trudy Rankin shares the 5 powerful daily rituals that she uses to stay focused, boost productivit…
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Have you spent years crafting your professional identity, building a solid reputation, and networking with industry peers? But when you look at your LinkedIn profile, it's a relic of the past, a dusty snapshot that fails to capture the dynamic professional you've become. Sound familiar? You're not alone. Many of us have neglected our LinkedIn prese…
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Are you in a crowded niche where it feels almost impossible to stand out? And you’re looking for ways to build your customer base? Shaunda Necole is an influencer and online business owner who has successfully built multiple blogs, podcasts and monetisation streams around her passion for food and travel. In just two years, she built her blog The So…
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Have you ever felt awkward about asking clients for a testimonial? Or reached out to a client for a review or recommendation and got back crickets? In this episode, Trudy Rankin shares four tips to get amazing client testimonials without having to feel embarrassed about asking. Trudy helps busy business owners create and sell new online products an…
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At age 26, Andrew Guttormsen was living with his parents and took an unpaid internship to get his foot in the door at Teachable. His persistence and great ideas led to him becoming a core team member and he went on to eventually co-found Circle, a community platform now used by over 10,000 businesses. With experience scaling two highly successful s…
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As an engineer, developer or other IT professional, are you sick of meetings and managers? And you dream of starting your own business so you can escape your cubicle? Michael Frew has a unique perspective - after 18 years working as an engineer and architect for top tech companies, he made a big shift to acquire online businesses instead of startin…
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Have you ever wondered what it really takes to sell a consulting firm or an agency? In this special evergreen episode from 2023, we're diving into the secrets behind preparing your consultancy business for growth and eventual exit. And, I pose the question, if you could sell your business someday, what would it take to get it ready? My guest, Profe…
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Have you ever wondered if starting a niche website could be a viable business for you? In this special evergreen episode from 2023, we're revisiting my conversation with Jake Lang, an expert at starting profitable niche sites. Jake has an incredible story of building niche sites while working a full-time job, eventually leading to a six-figure busi…
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Have you ever wondered how a simple passion can transform into a thriving business? Or what it would take to turn a love for making things with your hands into a profitable venture? It’s a question that a lot of people ask when they start thinking about setting up their own business. Or whether they could do something to bring in a bit of extra cas…
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Have you ever had to revive a neglected website that was costing you potential revenue? In this episode, Online Business Launchpad host Trudy Rankin talks about the journey of renovating her website The Menopause Effect, which had become neglected over time. After a Google update tanked her website's traffic and revenue, Trudy realised she needed t…
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When you’re a small business owner trying to do it all, how do you find time for marketing without neglecting customers? Sarah Noel Block went from working for seven bosses to starting Tiny Marketing, where she helps time-strapped marketers punch above their weight. With over 7 years experience streamlining marketing for multi-company corporations,…
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Do you worry that AI tools like ChatGPT are going to replace you and potentially even destroy your business? Well, you’re not alone. But there is something that you can do to stop that doomsday scenario from becoming real. Steven Lewis is the Founder of marketing agency, Taleist. He’s been writing professionally as a journalist and copywriter since…
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What do you do when you need investor funding for your startup, but you’re struggling to convince anyone to open their wallets? Rob May, engineer turned entrepreneur, knows what that feels like. Even though he had experience with startups, he still found it a struggle to convince investors to fund his ideas. However, he finally cracked the code. An…
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Have you reached the point in life where you or your business or personal partner are starting to experience menopause-related symptoms? Things like brain fog or hot flashes? And you and/or your partner are starting to feel the impact, not just on work tasks, but also on relationships and self-confidence? Menopause and its various associated sympto…
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Building a community can be a really tough job. People come and go for so many reasons. Sometimes it’s because they’ve outgrown what the community can offer. Sometimes it’s because life just happens and they need to cut back on expenses or take a break for awhile or whatever. And sometimes people leave because they weren’t a good fit in the first p…
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Danny Maloney is the CEO and Co-founder of Tailwind. Tailwind gives over 1.5 million businesses worldwide the marketing team they need through A.I. that drafts ads campaigns and posts for you so you can accomplish far more in far less time. Prior to founding Tailwind, Danny spent a number of years working at Google and YouTube on new product initia…
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If you’re fortunate enough to be in a position to invest a bit of extra cash … but you’re not into real estate or the share market (or bitcoin), then this episode will be of interest to you. Kyle Kuderewski is the Operations Manager for webstreet.co (formerly Empire Flippers Capital)) - He has a wealth of expertise in passive investing, entrepreneu…
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Molly Rose Speed is an expert in creating what everyone wants more of -- time freedom. She is the creator of Virtual Assistant Academy and the Founder of Virtual Assistant Management, which provides trusted VA certification and placement in the online market. Molly Rose is also a military spouse and solo world traveler who believes in creating a bu…
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Have you ever set goals for yourself or your business, only to fall far, far short and feel extremely disappointed with yourself? I know I have. In this insightful podcast episode with Cody Limbaugh, we delve into the world of goal setting and personal transformation. Cody Limbaugh has been a Strength & Conditioning Coach for nearly 20 years. He's …
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