Best Nick Loper Podcasts (2024)

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614: Scaling a Local Service Business: Multi 6-Figures in Pet Waste Removal 55:45

3h ago55:45

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It's not every day you spot one of your podcast guests' yard signs while driving, but that's exactly what happened to me. As we cruised the neighborhood, a bright pink "Kroopin's Poopin Scoopin" sign caught my eye. We first heard from this guest in 2020. She was earning around a thousand bucks a week from her part-time pooper scooper/pet waste remo…

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GH: Best Dad Advice: 10 Life and Business Lessons from Dad 23:47

3d ago23:47

23:47

In honor of father’s day, I wanted to share some of the best advice I’ve received from my dad over the years, and how we can all work to apply it in life and in business. For the sake of background, dad is a chemical engineer — he spent decades of his career at one company — but still had lots of entrepreneurial experiences and insights along the w…

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EP 474 The Foundation of Success: Three Questions Every Entrepreneur Must Answer 23:20

3d ago23:20

23:20

In this pivotal episode of the Dark Horse Entrepreneur Podcast, dive deep into the three critical questions that determine the success of every entrepreneur: Who are you serving? What problem are you solving? Why should customers choose your product? Host Tracy Brinkmann breaks down these foundational queries with actionable insights and real-world…

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613: 14 Income Producing Assets 43:15

7d ago43:15

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Income producing assets are things you own (or control) that pay you every month, quarter, or year. In this post, I’ll share some of the best income producing assets you can build or acquire — starting on the side. These selections are based on: 15+ years building income-producing assets online 20+ years as an investor in income producing assets 50…

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GH: Should I Start a Freelance Business or Build an Agency? Side Hustle Showdown 1:00:49

14d ago1:00:49

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A service business is one of the fastest side hustles to get off the ground, and you can scale it by hiring other people to deliver the work. But is there an advantage to staying a solo operator? In this Side Hustle Showdown, we're looking at freelancing vs. building an agency. For this debate, I invited a couple members of The Side Hustle Nation c…

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612: 10 Ways to Make Your Side Hustle Feel “Real” 20:18

17d ago20:18

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Before we begin, I should note that the single BEST way to make your side hustle feel official is to get paid. As soon as you’ve got your side hustle idea, go sell something. Seriously. That first income — no matter how small — is an empowering moment. In fact, I did a whole episode describing how I got my first sale in 6 different businesses, and …

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EP 473 10 Unmissable Steps to Unleash Your Entrepreneurial Potential and Build an Unstoppable Business 49:25

18d ago49:25

49:25

In this power-packed episode of The Dark Horse Entrepreneur Podcast, host Tracy Brinkmann reveals 10 unmissable steps that aspiring entrepreneurs must take before diving into their business ventures. Learn how to align your why with your strengths, conduct market research to uncover profitable opportunities, and create a solid business plan to guid…

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611: The 6-Figure Video Game Mom 55:53

21d ago55:53

55:53

You know those endless hours you've spent perfecting your Fortnite skills or learning how to defeat a Guardian in Zelda games? There is a chance those skills aren't just good for bragging rights or racking up likes on Twitch. In fact, it is possible to make money out of these games without being an online streamer. I'm talking about teaching video …

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610: How a Teenager Built and Sold a 6-Figure Lawn Care Business 57:23

28d ago57:23

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$70k in profit at age 19? Not bad for a summer business. Jack Fleming started his lawn care journey with just one lawn mower, knocking on his neighbors' doors. He grew Yard Boyz to generate tens of thousands in profit, allowing him to pay for college debt-free, before selling the business for a six-figure sum. In this inspiring episode, we cover: m…

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609: The Stadium Model of Entrepreneurship: How to think like a sports franchise to unlock more profit from your business 36:30

1M ago36:30

36:30

What if we looked at our businesses like professional sports teams? That’s what Vincent Pugliese from Membership Freedom shared, drawing parallels between running a successful business and how sports franchises operate. Vincent helps people build successful membership sites and communities around topics they care about. He previously shared his fre…

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EP 472 Unlock the Secrets of the Content Marketing Funnel: 4 Steps Of Content Marketing 34:01

1M ago34:01

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https://DarkHorseSchooling.com In this enlightening episode of the Dark Horse Entrepreneur Podcast, we dive deep into the content marketing funnel, revealing how each stage—Awareness, Evaluation, Purchase, and Delight—can dramatically transform your marketing strategy and boost your business success. From initial awareness to final delight, learn a…

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608: How to Start a Billboard Business: $30k a Month Part-Time 54:39

1M ago54:39

54:39

Billboards are timeless. And they remain a successful advertising strategy even with the rise of digital technology. With that said, you probably never imagined that a solopreneur could rake in $30,000 a month from it (part-time!). But that’s exactly what Chris Brown from Signs of Good and wantmore.org has done for the past decade. Chris retired ea…

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607: 10 Rules to Get Rich and Build Wealth 1:05:12

1M ago1:05:12

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Do you want to get rich? To build real, lasting wealth that can change your family's circumstances for generations? Prepare to be disappointed because there are no get-rich-quick shortcuts or overnight secrets. Building wealth takes time, discipline, and sustained effort. But the good news is you can absolutely do it, no matter your current situati…

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606: Side Hustle Stacking: How One Extra Income Stream Can Lead to More 43:04

2M ago43:04

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How can one income stream turn into a whole lot more? Simplify first, diversify second—that’s an idea I have always advocated on the show. The first step towards diversifying is to have something working. But how do you know it’s time to diversify? That is exactly what Bjork Ostrom (our previous guest from Ep 46) has done as he (and his wife Lindsa…

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GH: How to Start a Service Business to Replace Your Income, Step-by-Step 47:45

2M ago47:45

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Starting a service business on the side is one of the fastest ways to build extra income. It's flexible, low-overhead, and you can probably start with skills you already have. “I had a lot of drive underneath me," Abbey Ashley told me, about starting her service business back in 2013. "I was super pregnant and I hated my job so much,” Abbey started…

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EP 471 Unlock Side Hustle Success: 3 Critical Insights to Transform Your Approach 19:56

2M ago19:56

19:56

https://DarkHorseSchooling.com Embark on a journey to entrepreneurial success with our latest episode of the Dark Horse Entrepreneur Podcast, where we unveil three crucial insights every side hustler needs to know. Learn the transformative power of starting small to manage risks and foster growth, the critical importance of market validation to ens…

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605: Blogging in a Post-HCU World: The Savvy 7-Figure Online Business 54:53

2M ago54:53

54:53

Google's Helpful Content Update (HCU) hit a lot of online businesses hard with its new update. Even well-established and authoritative websites experienced a significant drop in their rankings. That's why I went behind the scenes with Kelan Kline from The Savvy Couple, whose online blogging side hustle did well even after the update. Kelan built hi…

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EP 470 Unlock $10K Month as a Student: Proven Strategies to Boost Your Income Now! 28:26

2M ago28:26

28:26

Are you a student or teenager eager to escape the conventional income routes and earn $10,000 a month? This episode of 'The Dark Horse Entrepreneur' podcast dives deep into the realities of making substantial money online. Discover actionable strategies, debunk common myths, and learn how to choose the right business model to start your financial j…

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604: How to Make $3.2M/Year Reselling Products on Amazon 1:02:07

2M ago1:02:07

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Ever wish you could get a piece of the Amazon pie? Corey Ganim of coreyganim.com did just that, banking $3.2 million in sales by selling other people's products on the e-commerce giant's platform. And he didn't have to deal with the massive upfront costs and headaches of manufacturing his own products. Corey got started in early 2019 and went full-…

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603: What Side Hustles Can You Start if You Don't Have Any Skills? 45:55

2M ago45:55

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One of the most common questions I get is, "What if I don't have any skills? Can I still start a side hustle?" On the one hand, I totally get that feeling. If you're a teacher, tutoring might seem like an obvious side gig. If you're an accountant, you could freelance or start a bookkeeping business. But not everyone's skills neatly align with a nat…

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602: $10k/mo On The Side Sharing What You Already Know 53:59

3M ago53:59

53:59

If you've ever thought about traveling the world while getting paid (and mingling with the rich and famous on the side), Hugo Ortega's side hustle story may appeal to you. After spending 9 years working as a yacht crew member and captain, traveling to over 60 countries, the former engineer decided to turn his niche career experience into a fast-gro…

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GH: Free Houses: How to Build a $1 Million Real Estate Portfolio on the Side 39:01

3M ago39:01

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Austin Miller built a $1.2 million real estate portfolio at 31 years old -- for free. He's a side hustling real estate investor specializing in "creative" financing deals -- houses he can buy without using his own money. Austin is the author of Free Houses: How To Build Your Real Estate Investment Portfolio With No Money. His basic strategy is this…

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EP 469 Unveiling the Perfect Side Hustle: What Side Hustle Can I Do 30:59

3M ago30:59

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In this enlightening episode of the Dark Horse Entrepreneur Podcast, we dive deep into the heart of side hustling, unveiling a practical roadmap for hardworking parents and aspiring entrepreneurs. Join us as we explore the vast spectrum of side hustles, tailor the perfect hustle to your unique lifestyle, and share inspiring success stories and caut…

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601: The $100k niche consulting business 53:12

3M ago53:12

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When you hear "college admissions essay consultant," you might imagine some dull, overly formal academic type. But Carter Osborne from carterosbornetutoring.com took a pretty unconventional path to dominating this niche business. When he started providing tutoring services on the side, he was just a "broke, desperate graduate student" in need of so…

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EP 468 Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Spirit: Master Quizzes for Growth 34:49

3M ago34:49

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In this compelling episode of the Dark Horse Entrepreneur, host Tracy Brinkmann takes you on a journey through the innovative world of quizzes for lead generation with the guidance of marketing maven Tai Goodwin. Dive deep into the unique approach that transformed Tai's business landscape and how it can revolutionize yours. Uncover the secrets to p…

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600: $500k from a $9 membership 55:17

3M ago55:17

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Liz Wilcox found herself at a crossroads. With a growing email list of beginners wanting to learn about email marketing, she knew she wanted to find a way to step away from client work within a couple of years. She had just signed a huge copywriting contract worth $20,000... her biggest one yet. But instead of excitement, all she felt was dread abo…

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EP 467 Turn Side Hustle Setbacks into Success: Mastering the Art of Resilience 32:17

3M ago32:17

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Dive into an eye-opening journey through the most common yet overlooked side hustle mistakes that every entrepreneur faces. This episode of The Dark Horse Entrepreneur doesn't just highlight the blunders; it transforms them into beacons of wisdom and stepping stones towards success. From the infamous domain name debacle to the cautionary tales of g…

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599: Vending Machines: The Path to Your First Passive Profits 47:58

4M ago47:58

47:58

Tired of trading time for money at your 9 to 5 job? Looking for a way to make passive income with minimal startup costs and overhead? Then starting a vending machine business may be perfect for you. The vending machine industry was valued at $42 billion last year and is expected to grow at 8.1% from 2024 to 2030. Profitable vending machines are eve…

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EP 466 Unlocking Your Entrepreneurial Focus: Master the Art of Choosing Wisely 29:22

4M ago29:22

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In this transformative episode of "The Dark Horse Entrepreneur Podcast," dive deep into the art of honing your entrepreneurial focus amidst the overwhelming sea of online money-making methods. Discover the power of the three critical filters—proven effectiveness, alignment with personal capabilities, and true passion—to sift through the noise and p…

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598: 21 Little Life Upgrades for 2024 43:25

4M ago43:25

43:25

What's one small change you could make right now to instantly improve your life? I'm talking about tweaks that are completely within your control—minor upgrades that deliver outsized returns on your happiness. Today we're talking 21 little life upgrades—small purchases, shifts, and habits you can adopt this year to improve your life. I'll be sprink…

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EP 465 Winning the Entrepreneurial Race: Unleashing Motivation & Mastering Goals 30:14

4M ago30:14

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Dive into the heart of entrepreneurial ad life challenges with "Winning the Entrepreneurial Race," a riveting episode of The Dark Horse Entrepreneur podcast. This episode unravels the complexities of motivation and goal-setting through an engaging race analogy, offering unique insights and actionable strategies tailored for aspiring entrepreneurs a…

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GH: Scaling Up a Service Business: From Idea to $400k in Monthly Recurring Revenue (in Under 3 Years) 47:20

4M ago47:20

47:20

Three years ago Design Pickle didn't exist. It wasn't even an idea in founder Russ Perry's head yet. That's why it seems crazy to me that today the unlimited graphic design service is doing $400k in monthly recurring revenue! Back in 2014, Russ was running a creative agency, but he started to hate everything about it. “I felt like I was in a prison…

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EP 464 Unlocking Billionaire Secrets: Transform Your Life in 6 Months 29:14

4M ago29:14

29:14

Explore the unwritten rules of becoming a billionaire in this captivating episode. From the power of focused relationships to the art of resilience, each insight offers a step towards personal and financial freedom. Discover how to use criticism as fuel, maintain privacy for progress, and harness the transformative power of just six months. Join us…

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597: Website Rentals: The simple local websites that earn $1000/mo each 53:29

4M ago53:29

53:29

Miao Rios was listening to the Side Hustle Show episode “Rank and Rent” with Luke Van Der Veer about creating niche websites to rank them on Google, then renting out the leads to local service businesses. She decided to give it a try, and just 3 months after creating her first site, she got an unexpected call. It was from the Ministry of Education …

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EP 463 Redefine Success: Unleash Your Inner Maverick with Dark Horse Strategies 34:25

4M ago34:25

34:25

In this pivotal episode of the podcast. Why you should not listen to this podcast, we embark on a journey that defies the conventional, urging you to question the norms and carve your own path to success. Discover why the usual advice might not be your ticket to success and how embracing your unique journey with our "Whiskered Wisdom" can lead to u…

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596: An Online Course Business Turns 10: Lessons from $4M in Online Piano Course Sales 49:10

4M ago49:10

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You may remember the story Jacques Hopkins first shared on the Side Hustle Show in 2017 about his online piano course. Over the past decade, he systematically scaled Piano in 21 Days, into a powerhouse brand that generated over $4 million in sales. Now in 2024, I connected with Jacques again to get an update on his current projects and perspective …

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595: The Million Dollar Weekend / Business Idea Giveaway Show 53:27

5M ago53:27

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What if I told you that you could launch a million-dollar business this weekend? Sounds crazy, right? I recently had the pleasure of having Noah Kagan back on the Side Hustle Show podcast. You might remember him from Episode 237 about brainstorming and validating business ideas. Noah is a serial entrepreneur and founder of AppSumo, The Noah Kagan Y…

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EP 462 5 Urgent Shifts in Social Media Marketing: Navigating the New Digital Landscape 23:59

5M ago23:59

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https://DarkHorseSchooling.com/21days In this pivotal episode of the Dark Horse Entrepreneur, Tracy Brinkmann tackles the urgent and dynamic shifts reshaping social media marketing in 2024. Dive deep into the evolving digital landscape where traditional customer service paradigms are upended, content creators reign supreme, and social platforms bec…

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594: The $100/day for 100 Days Challenge 50:12

5M ago50:12

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Making an extra $100 a day through side hustles might seem out of reach for many people. So how did one side hustler earn over $10,000 in just 100 days? Jaclyn "Jackie" Mitchell (@jaclynmitchell) set out to save for a down payment on a house by breaking a big goal into bite-sized daily targets. By earning $100 every day over 100 days, she ended up …

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EP 460 Unlocking Side Hustle Success: Transform Your Passions into Profit 39:57

5M ago39:57

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In this game-changing episode of the Dark Horse Entrepreneur Podcast, we delve into the dynamic world of side hustles that are not just profitable but perfectly tailored for busy parents striving for work-life balance. Discover unique, lesser-known side hustles that can fit seamlessly into your busy schedule, from virtual event planning to remote i…

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EP 461 Unlocking Digital Wealth: Transform Your Side Hustle with Evergreen Strategies 23:25

5M ago23:25

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Explore the enthralling journey of Stacy Caprio, who transitioned from a conventional job to a digital entrepreneurship powerhouse. This episode unveils her strategic approach to selecting profitable online businesses, focusing on evergreen content and verified revenue streams. Discover actionable insights and learn the importance of resilience and…

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GH: 10 Foundational Hustle Habits to Improve Your Health, Wealth, and Happiness 49:27

5M ago49:27

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As the author of more than 70 books, Steve “S.J.” Scott is one of the most productive and disciplined people I know. His latest title, Habit Stacking, became a Wall Street Journal Bestseller and served as the inspiration for this episode. (Long-time listeners might remember Steve from WAY back in the archives; he was my guest in episode 9 where we …

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593: The 30 Day Money Cleanse: A Step-by-Step Detox Program for Your Financial Health 1:04:32

5M ago1:04:32

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Have you ever done a juice cleanse or a "Whole30" challenge? While I haven't ever gone to that extreme, I DO always feel better physically and mentally after even just a few days of clean eating. So if a quick "cleanse" can work for our health, why not try it with our money? To dive deeper into this, I'm joined by Rachel Jimenez from Money Hacking …

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EP 459 Unlock the Secret of True Connection: Master the Art of Empathy in Your Conversations 16:03

5M ago16:03

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In this insightful episode of the podcast, join Tracy Brinkmann as we explore the essential art of connecting with others. Discover the urgent need to understand personal narratives and how our self-serving actions influence daily interactions. Learn unique and ultra-specific strategies to step into others' stories, creating a shared narrative that…

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592: How One Side Hustler Turned $65 into $25k in 12 months 46:13

6M ago46:13

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When school teacher Claire McCann turned a $65 used table set into $300, she discovered a profitable new side hustle model. Intrigued by the potential to multiply her money by flipping furniture, Claire set out to hone her skills and scale the venture up. Just 15 months later, Claire has earned over $35,000 in profits from furniture flipping using …

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EP 458 Unlocking Online Success: Why Investing Beats Penny-Pinching in Digital Entrepreneurship 23:34

6M ago23:34

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In this eye-opening episode of the Dark Horse Entrepreneur Podcast, we delve into the crucial importance of investing in yourself for achieving online success. We debunk the common fallacies of free resources and mentorship in the digital marketing world, emphasizing why paying for quality is a game-changer. Learn from personal anecdotes and expert…

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591: The 10 Best Side Hustles of the Year 51:00

6M ago51:00

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We've had hundreds of inspiring side hustle stories on the show this past year, but a few really stood out from the pack. In this week's roundup episode, I'll be counting down the 10 best side hustles of 2023. To make it super easy to revisit any episode, I put together a Side Hustle Show "Best Side Hustles of 2023" playlist on Spotify with quick a…

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EP 457 Maximize Your Email Inbox: Unlocking 10.5 Key Marketing and Life Lessons Today 39:20

6M ago39:20

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In this engaging episode of "The Dark Horse Entrepreneur Podcast," dive into the unexpected wisdom gleaned from a day's emails. Discover urgent and unique insights ranging from the crucial art of email testing to the innovative use of AI in content creation. Uncover ultra-specific strategies for crafting effective subject lines, the importance of p…

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590: The Most Overlooked Way to Make More Money? 46:03

6M ago46:03

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Have you ever woken up one day feeling trapped in a career you used to love? The stability of a steady paycheck no longer worth the daily dread of unfulfilling work? Did you suddenly want a career change? I’m talking staring-at-the-ceiling-all-night type misery. Alex Warneke knows exactly how this feels. She found herself creatively stifled and fin…

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EP 456 Unlock the Buyer's Brain: Mastering the Art of Emotional Pricing 30:13

6M ago30:13

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Discover the groundbreaking insights of the Stanford University experiment in our latest episode of 'The Dark Horse Entrepreneur'. Dive deep into the neuroscience of buying and selling as we unravel how the brain's intricate dance of pleasure and pain impacts every purchasing decision. This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, marketers, and…

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