Best Trudy Rankin Podcasts (2024)

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Why Your Emails Aren’t Always Reaching Inboxes And What To Do About It with Tech Expert MV Braverman 36:13

1h ago36:13

36:13

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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How To Get Your Email System Past First Gear With Expert Kay Peacey 47:41

11d ago47:41

47:41

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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How to Continuously Improve Your Business Without Burning Out 11:09

18d ago11:09

11:09

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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Design Stunning Visuals In Less Time With Canva Verified Expert Brenda Cadman 41:21

1M ago41:21

41:21

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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How To Easily Discover Captivating Content Ideas With This Topic Brainstorming Framework 21:34

2M ago21:34

21:34

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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How This Plumber Successfully Traded His 70+Hour Work Weeks For Online Business Freedom With Jaryd Krause 41:02

2M ago41:02

41:02

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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How To Get More Done In Less Time With Less Stress 17:59

2M ago17:59

17:59

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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5 Powerful Daily Rituals For Productivity Gains And Stress Reduction 12:51

2M ago12:51

12:51

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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How To Boost Your Visibility and Authority On LinkedIn 38:13

3M ago38:13

38:13

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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How You Can Stand Out In A Crowded Niche With This Soul Food Blogger’s Winning Formula 45:55

3M ago45:55

45:55

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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How To Get Client Testimonials Without Having To Beg 9:12

3M ago9:12

9:12

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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Turning User Feedback into Startup Wins with Circle Co-Founder Andrew Guttormsen 33:16

3M ago33:16

33:16

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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How Engineers, Developers and other IT Professionals Can Become Business Owners Without Starting From Scratch With Michael Frew 38:09

3M ago38:09

38:09

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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Evergreen Series - Are You Ready To Sell Your Consultancy Business With Professor Joe O’Mahoney 38:22

4M ago38:22

38:22

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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Evergreen Series - This Niche Website Strategy Helped Jake Lang Escape His 9-to-5 Job 37:57

4M ago37:57

37:57

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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Evergreen Series - Turning A Hobby Into A Money-Making Business With Angie Wilson 31:54

4M ago31:54

31:54

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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Case Study Report Back 3 - Renovating A Neglected Website 19:25

5M ago19:25

19:25

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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Want Big Brand Marketing Power for Your Small Business? Try This Framework from Sarah Noel Block 29:46

6M ago29:46

29:46

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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Will AI Really Replace You? Get the Inside Scoop from Copywriting Pro, Steven Lewis 39:22

6M ago39:22

39:22

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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How Engineer and BrandGuard Co-Founder Rob May Mastered The Art Of Pitching Investors For Startup Funding 32:33

6M ago32:33

32:33

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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Turning Hot Flashes Into Business Plans: Menopause Through an Entrepreneur's Lens With Tracy Minnoch-Nuku 32:10

6M ago32:10

32:10

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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Why the Right Questions Can Set Your Community Up for Success: A Conversation with SPI Pro’s David Masnato 31:21

7M ago31:21

31:21

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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Unlocking the Power of AI in Digital Marketing With Tailwind Co-Founder, Danny Maloney 34:34

7M ago34:34

34:34

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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Online Business Investing Made Simple: A Chat with Webstreet.co’s Kyle Kuderewski 26:17

7M ago26:17

26:17

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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Your Blueprint For Building a High-Impact, Tech-Savvy Virtual Assistant Business With Molly Rose Speed 33:02

7M ago33:02

33:02

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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Redefining Goal Setting: Why SMART Goals May Not Be So Smart With Cody Limbaugh 34:23

7M ago34:23

34:23

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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Building A Business That Helps Startups Turn Their Research Into Marketable Products with FINdustries Founder, Don Finley 32:56

8M ago32:56

32:56

Don Finley gets to use his skills every day to help startups take new and emerging technology and turn them into viable, sellable products. He is the founder of FINdustries, a leading product development agency with a focus on the tech and financial sectors. And his expertise in fusing science, art, and technology has helped propel his agency to th…

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Pushing Beyond Physical Limits With Tanya Alvarez Founder of OwnersUp 34:31

8M ago34:31

34:31

Starting out at age 25, Tanya Alvarez self-funded her first New York ad agency, using credit cards, and achieved zero to 1 million in revenue in the first year. Along the way, she traveled to 42 countries, completing the Boston and NYC Marathons and a Half Ironman, all while battling a rare brittle bone condition. Since that first year, Tanya has f…

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The Startup Challenges of Creating Personalised Yet Planet-Friendly Clothing with Slø Co-founder Kristian Hansen 36:04

8M ago36:04

36:04

A few years ago, Kristian Hansen accidentally bought a pair of women’s jeans. In the process, he discovered a problem that needed to be solved in a way that didn’t replicate existing challenges within the fashion industry. Fast forward to today, where Kristian gets called “the Jeans Guy” and for good reason. Kristian is the co-founder and CEO of Sl…

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The Art Of Asking: Understanding The Role Customer Feedback Plays In Business Success With PickFu Co-founder Justin Chen 33:22

8M ago33:22

33:22

In this episode I’m talking with Justin Chen, co-founder of PickFu, who is interested in good information about customers and potential customers. PickFu is a consumer research platform companies use to get fast, reliable feedback from real people. And companies can use this data to help them make better data-driven decisions about their products. …

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Turning Corporate Level Skills Into A Busy Consultancy Business With Therman Trotman 39:35

9M ago39:35

39:35

Collaborations that bring benefits to everyone involved are so cool to be involved in. Recently, I jumped on a call with this week’s guest, Therman Trotman, to see whether I could help out the people he works with. Therman is a family man, an Army veteran and IT guy with 16 years of experience. He teaches project managers how to implement Microsoft…

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Sustainability For Kids - An Entrepreneur’s Journey From Vision To Reality With Anhely Millán 29:46

9M ago29:46

29:46

Have you ever struggled with creating an online presence for your brand new business? Especially if you have zero experience with website building or how to build a sales funnel? Anhely Millan, the voice behind Sustainability for Kids, has “been there, done that” and learned how to turn those challenges into learning opportunities. Anhely is on a m…

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Which Is Better For You? Buying Or Building Your Online Business With Trudy Rankin 11:23

9M ago11:23

11:23

Digital assets are an interesting alternative to real estate these days in terms of investment opportunities. I’ve been doing some “learning by doing” hands-on research in this space and I’ve got a couple of longer-term projects on the boil. One of my ongoing projects is to buy an existing content-based online business and increase its value. And o…

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Making Small Talk Matter: The Power of Purposeful Networking With Patti DeNucci 35:06

9M ago35:06

35:06

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing the amazing Patti DiNucci. Patti is an expert in something that has always intrigued me: networking. And not just any kind of networking, but doing it better, rather than doing it more. As entrepreneurs, we are constantly bombarded with advice about the importance of networking to find clients. Bu…

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Use This 6-Step Process To Choose Business Software That Meets Your Needs And Budget 23:06

10M ago23:06

23:06

If you’re like most small business owners, you’ve had to make decisions about what tools to use in your business. For example, which email service provider should you use? Or which website platform should you use? Should you use WordPress? Or Squarespace? Or … the list of options just goes on and on. Recently, I went through the process of selectin…

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The Art Of Transforming Your Voice Into Marketing Gold With Jaclyn Schiff 35:07

10M ago35:07

35:07

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The 9-to-5 Escape Plan And Building Profitable Businesses Online With Jake Lang 37:08

10M ago37:08

37:08

Ever wanted to ditch your day job? Or wondered what it's like to create a portfolio of income-generating websites? Our guest today, Jake Lang, founder of The Entrepreneur Ridealong, shares his journey from blogging on the commute to and from his day job, to successfully running multiple online businesses, all while juggling a family and five dogs. …

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Leading High Performing Teams Even If You're Feeling Burned Out Yourself With Mark Butler 32:34

10M ago32:34

32:34

Leading High Performing Teams Even If You're Feeling Burned Out Yourself With Mark Butler As a business owner, you’re expected to be thought leader, cheerleader, vision provider and all round good example for your team. But how do you do that? Especially when there are days when all you want to do is stay in bed and pull the covers over your head. …

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Financial Planning for Families With Special Needs With Amit Chawla 37:27

10M ago37:27

37:27

Imagine having a special needs child, a full-time job, and an undying passion to make a difference in the world. Our guest in this episode walks in these shoes every day. Because of his personal situation, Amit Chawla has become an expert in financial planning for parents of children with special needs. His story is one of determination, resilience…

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Turning Passion into Profit By Building a Thriving Craft-Based Business With Angie Wilson 29:49

11M ago29:49

29:49

Ever wondered if it's possible to turn a hobby into a thriving business? Angie Wilson, the creative force behind Gnome Angel, shares her incredible journey from government employee to becoming a leading figure in the quilting industry. Angie Wilson started blogging way back in 2002. She initially wrote about what was happening in her life, but even…

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How To Turn A Belly Flop Into A Winning Move For Your Business 15:55

11M ago15:55

15:55

I was on my way to the library to do some work, when I walked past a playing field where two young lads were doing sprint practice. Their coach was calling out directions. But something about exactly WHAT the coach was telling them do, caught my eye. And it reminded me of a time early on in my business when I made the mistake of putting all my eggs…

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How To Make Your Consultancy Business Saleable With Prof Joe O’Mahoney 37:09

11M ago37:09

37:09

Discover the unexpected secret of selling your consultancy based business from Professor Joe O'Mahoney - why focusing on your margin isn't the only key to a successful sale. Instead, consider the multitude of factors that can elevate your multiple and result in a more valuable business. It's not just about profit margin—it's about creating an asset…

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How To Make It Easy For Your Developer To Build You A Successful Website With Nick Abregu 41:49

11M ago41:49

41:49

Join host Trudy Rankin in this engaging episode of the Online Business Launchpad podcast as she interviews Nick Abregu, an engineer turned entrepreneur. Nick shares his inspiring journey from leaving his engineering job to starting his own online business. Discover the defining moment that led him to take the leap into entrepreneurship and how unex…

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From Software Developer to Entrepreneur: How Beau Button Co-Built a Gaming Empire That Pays Players Real Cash 33:12

12M ago33:12

33:12

Beau Button’s lifelong passion for computers and software naturally led him to the world of gaming. So when a childhood friend suggested they start their own game company, he said yes. That gaming company eventually became Atlas Reality, where gamers can earn cold, hard cash for playing a game that layers virtual real estate over real locations. Bu…

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Blueprint For Your First Amazon Ad Campaign With Amazon Advertising Expert, Brent Zahradnik 28:17

12M ago28:17

28:17

When Brent Zahradnik was living in Florida in 2015, he was working in a totally unrelated industry to online advertising, although he did have a couple of years of experience with advertising. But then he met a friend who was selling on Amazon. This friend had developed some great connections with some factories that had not done very well in the e…

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The Power Of People Development For Business Success With Engineer Turned Entrepreneur Joe Khoei 35:35

12M ago35:35

35:35

When young engineer, Joe Khoei, discovered that the salespeople in his company were selling stuff that the company didn't have … and being rewarded for it with trips to Hawaii … he realised he was in the wrong role. So he went back to school, got an MBA and started working as a sales rep. After 10 solid years experience under his belt, Joe started …

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Outsourcing For The First Time With Fiverr: Your Guide To Success 17:40

1y ago17:40

17:40

If you’ve hit the wall when it comes to doing all the tasks associated with running a business by yourself, then this podcast episode is for you. In it, I talk about my experiences in hiring freelancers to help me out with some things that had been sitting on my plate for a long time. I found those freelancers on Fiverr and I walk you through how I…

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How Aspiring Entrepreneur Sophie Howard Found a Way to Work from Home and Build More Than One Thriving Online Businesses 40:30

1y ago40:30

40:30

When baby number 2 came along, and it was time to go back to work, civil servant Sophie Howard realised that the numbers just didn’t stack up. She looked at what her salary would be versus what she would have to pay in childcare costs, commuting to work and all the rest that goes with having a job in a government agency. And she knew there had to b…

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Useful Ways To Use Zapier To Automate Boring Repetitive Tasks With MV Braverman 23:46

1y ago23:46

23:46

As busy business owners we all wear way too many hats. But some of the hats we wear … and the tasks associated with them, can be painfully boring and repetitive. One of the most useful tools I’ve come across for automating some of those tasks is Zapier (rhymes with “happier” apparently). But it’s not always obvious where to start. So I asked tech e…

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5 Easy Things You Can Do To Improve Your Customer's Experience 11:53

1y ago11:53

11:53

How long has it been since you’ve bought (or tried to buy) something for the first time? What was the experience like for you as a newcomer to that supplier? And what about your own business? Have you recently put on some “new customer” glasses and really looked at what it’s like for newcomers to buy something from you? In this short episode I shar…

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