

Work Less, Earn More
Gillian Perkins
Work Less, Earn More is the podcast that explores how to get the most out of every hour you work. Gillian Perkins brings more than a decade of experience as an entrepreneur and educator to help you design a business that's not only flexible and fulfilling, but highly profitable. She shares strategies that are working in her own business to save time and maximize profits. She also features interviews with successful business owners on how they’re achieving big things in their businesses with crazy-little time investment. Share Work Less, Earn More with an overworked entrepreneur you know who could use a change of pace!
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Sep 24, 2024 • 50min
Ep 244: Get Your Business ORGANIZED w/ Tracy Hoth
In today's episode, I have an enlightening conversation with Tracy Hoth, a seasoned professional organizer and certified life coach. Tracy shares her secrets to transforming chaos into order, covering essential areas of business organization. We discuss how your mindset can make or break your organizational efforts, and Tracy reveals strategies for taming your digital clutter and creating an efficient digital workspace. She provides practical tips for optimizing your schedule and making the most of your time. Additionally, Tracy shares insights on how to organize your business assets for maximum productivity and streamline your operations with effective processes. Throughout our conversation, Tracy offers a wealth of personal anecdotes, actionable tips, and tried-and-true strategies to help you streamline your business operations and reclaim your time. Whether you're drowning in digital files or struggling with time management, this episode is packed with insights that will help you take control and get organized.Listen to the full episode to hear:How to develop a mindset that supports effective organization.Strategies for managing and organizing digital files efficiently.Practical tips for optimizing time management and scheduling.Insights on organizing business assets and streamlining operations.FREE Resources to Grow Your Online Business:Grab our free course, Small Business 101: https://gillianperkins.com/free-training-small-business-101/ Learn more about Tracy: https://simplysquaredaway.com/bio/Work with Gillian Perkins:Apply for $100K Mastermind: https://gillianperkins.com/100k-mastermind Get your online biz started with Startup Society: https://startupsociety.com Learn more about Gillian: https://gillianperkins.com Instagram: @GillianZPerkins

Sep 17, 2024 • 41min
Ep 243: How to Make Your First $10,000+ Online
Brian Luebben, a successful entrepreneur with two seven-figure businesses, shares his inspiring journey from corporate employee to online business mogul. He discusses strategies for scaling online ventures and generating passive income. Brian emphasizes transitioning from local to online success and reveals how he built a membership program achieving $10,000 monthly. The conversation also covers mastering webinars, tackling common challenges, and the importance of effective audience engagement, all crucial for aspiring entrepreneurs.

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Sep 10, 2024 • 58min
Ep 242: The EASIEST Way to Sell Premium Coaching Programs (w/ John Meese)
In this engaging conversation, John Meese, author and business coach, shares his journey from economist to entrepreneur. He introduces the concept of 'serve calls'—empathetic coaching conversations designed to connect with clients and sell premium programs effectively. John outlines his six-step framework for these calls, emphasizing authenticity and relationship-building. Listeners will also discover heartwarming success stories from clients who transformed their businesses using these strategies and actionable insights for navigating high-ticket sales.

Sep 3, 2024 • 9min
Ep 241: my plan to earn a million dollars in 2025
In this episode, I’m sharing my plan to grow my digital brand to earn a million dollars in 2025. I’ll walk you through the strategies I’m using, including how I’m leveraging multiple revenue streams like my coaching program, membership, and courses. I’ll also break down the specific steps and calculations I’ve mapped out to reach this financial goal. Plus, I’ll explain why building trust with lower-cost products is crucial for driving conversions to my higher-ticket offers.Listen to the full episode to hear:The detailed plan and strategies I’m using to grow my digital brand to a million dollars in 2025.How I’m diversifying my income with coaching, membership, and online courses.The specific steps and calculations I’ve mapped out to reach my financial goals.Why building trust with affordable products is key to boosting sales of higher-priced offers.FREE Resources to Grow Your Online Business:Here's the link to download the free "funnel math" calculator: https://gillianperkins.com/funnel-math/Work with Gillian Perkins:Apply for $100K Mastermind: https://gillianperkins.com/100k-mastermind Get your online biz started with Startup Society: https://startupsociety.com Learn more about Gillian: https://gillianperkins.com Instagram: @GillianZPerkins

Aug 27, 2024 • 46min
Ep 240: How to Make Selling Feel SO, SO GOOD
In today's episode, I’m chatting with Gabe Cox about the concept of “Win-Win Marketing.” We dive into why prioritizing value for your audience, instead of focusing on quick sales, can actually help you build stronger relationships and achieve long-term success. We discuss strategies like content creation, webinars, and email sequences that nurture those relationships and lead to higher conversion rates. Ready to learn how to build lasting relationships and increase conversions through value-driven marketing? Tune in now to discover actionable strategies you can start using today!Listen to the full episode to hear:Why focusing on audience value leads to better long-term results than chasing quick sales.Strategies for building stronger relationships through content, webinars, and email sequences.How “Win-Win Marketing” can boost your conversion rates by prioritizing trust and connection.FREE Resources to Grow Your Online Business:The 100K Method Podcast Series: https://www.gillianperkins.com/the-100k-methodWork with Gillian Perkins:Apply for $100K Mastermind: https://gillianperkins.com/100k-mastermind Get your online biz started with Startup Society: https://startupsociety.com Learn more about Gillian: https://gillianperkins.com Instagram: @GillianZPerkins

Aug 20, 2024 • 23min
Ep 239: How to Making Writing for Your Next Launch Almost Effortless with "Verbatim Messaging"
In this episode, I’m joined by success coach Gabe Cox to dig deep into one of the most effective strategies for writing copy that truly resonates: verbatim messaging. We’re breaking down how using your customers’ exact words—not just guessing at what they want—can lead to major boosts in your conversion rates. I’ll also walk you through the DMO framework (Desires, Motivations, Obstacles) that I rely on to uncover those golden insights directly from your audience. If you’ve ever struggled to connect with your customers or feel like your messaging is falling flat, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you turn things around.Listen to the full episode to hear:How verbatim messaging can transform your copy by using your customers’ exact words.An introduction to the 100k method and how it leverages customer language to boost conversions.A step-by-step breakdown of the DMO framework (Desires, Motivations, Obstacles) for gathering valuable customer insights.Practical tips for better understanding your audience and crafting messages that truly resonate.FREE Resources to Grow Your Online Business:100K Method Podcast Series: https://www.gillianperkins.com/the-100k-methodWork with Gillian Perkins:Apply for $100K Mastermind: https://gillianperkins.com/100k-mastermind Get your online biz started with Startup Society: https://startupsociety.com Learn more about Gillian: https://gillianperkins.com Instagram: @GillianZPerkins

Aug 13, 2024 • 41min
Ep 238: How to Use "Incremental Validation" to Make Success Inevitable
In this episode of Work Less, Earn More, I sit down with Gabe Cox to explore a game-changing strategy we use in our programs—incremental validation. This approach is crucial for ensuring the success of our students as they build their businesses. We break down why it's so important to validate each step when creating funnels and launching new products. From truly understanding what your customers want to fine-tuning your marketing strategies, we share actionable insights on how incremental validation can transform your approach. Whether you're just starting out or looking to optimize your existing processes, this episode offers practical advice you can start implementing right away.Listen to the full episode to hear:How to apply incremental validation to build successful funnels and launch products.Proven strategies to ensure each step in your process is validated for success.The importance of understanding customer demands at every stage.Practical tips for optimizing your marketing strategies with incremental validation.FREE Resources to Grow Your Online Business:The 100K Method Podcast: https://www.gillianperkins.com/the-100k-methodWork with Gillian Perkins:Apply for $100K Mastermind: https://gillianperkins.com/100k-mastermind Get your online biz started with Startup Society: https://startupsociety.com Learn more about Gillian: https://gillianperkins.com Instagram: @GillianZPerkins

Aug 6, 2024 • 14min
Ep 237: how to get people to OBSESSIVELY ENGAGE with your content online
In this episode, I delve into the challenges of engaging audiences with online content. I explain the delicate balance between appearing too corporate and too casual, emphasizing the importance of presenting an authentic persona that resonates with viewers. I also highlight the power of being controversial and honest to drive engagement. Additionally, I provide details on a free training I offer to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses through effective sales funnels.Listen to the full episode to hear:Discussing the challenges of engaging online audiencesBalancing between appearing too corporate and too casualEmphasizing the power of authenticity, controversy, and honesty to drive engagementOffering details on a free training to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses through effective sales funnelsFREE Resources to Grow Your Online Business:The 100K Breakdown: https://www.gillianperkins.com/100k-funnel-breakdown-opt-inWork with Gillian Perkins:Apply for $100K Mastermind: https://gillianperkins.com/100k-mastermind Get your online biz started with Startup Society: https://startupsociety.com Learn more about Gillian: https://gillianperkins.com Instagram: @GillianZPerkins

Jul 30, 2024 • 40min
Ep 236: How (and WHY) I've changed my COURSE PRICES over the years with Gabe Cox
In this episode, I'm joined by my business colleague Gabe Cox to explore the evolution of course pricing. We delve into the reasons behind these changes, the context influencing them, and strategic takeaways for effectively pricing digital products. From my initial flops to our successful six-figure strategies, Gabe and I share invaluable insights on incremental validation, audience engagement, and balancing value with affordability.Listen to the full episode to hear:The reasons and context behind changes in course pricing over the years.Strategies for effectively pricing digital products.Insights from initial failures to successful six-figure strategies.Tips on incremental validation, audience engagement, and balancing value with affordability.FREE Resources to Grow Your Online Business:100K Method Podcast Series: https://www.gillianperkins.com/the-100k-method/How I Turned my $29 Online Course into a 6-Figure Success: https://www.gillianperkins.com/100k-workshop-registration-pageWork with Gillian Perkins:Apply for $100K Mastermind: https://gillianperkins.com/100k-mastermind Get your online biz started with Startup Society: https://startupsociety.com Learn more about Gillian: https://gillianperkins.com Instagram: @GillianZPerkins

Jul 23, 2024 • 47min
Ep 235: Attracting Customers & Growing Your Audience with Jenna Colavito
Jenna Colavito discusses her course launch 'Intro to Adulthood,' seeking advice on scaling it sustainably. They explore organic marketing, the benefits of long-form content, and tips for entrepreneurs and course creators. Topics include collaborations, content platforms, podcast efficiency, YouTube pros/cons, brand visibility strategies, and transitioning from organic to paid marketing. Advice on customer attraction and audience growth is also covered.


