Beginner Internet Business Podcast (podcast)
 

One of the most powerful tools for internet marketers and product developers is the mind map. A mind map is just a simple way for organizing your ideas in a visual format.

I've always found outlines to be boring. I'm visual, so I like to see graphic diagrams laid out in front of me. Some can get very detailed, while others are simple. I've scratched quite a few mind maps for past projects on scrap pieces of paper and greasy napkins.

Today, Russell and I will be talking about how we use mind maps for project planning as well as the software tools we use for mapping out projects online.

In addition, I've included a video excerpt on mind mapping your next information project from our DVD, Creating and Selling How-To Information on Amazon.

In addition this week, we'll be answering questions related to Wordpress, Kunaki Fulfillment, SD cards for HD video and more!

Direct download: episode138.mp3
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This week we are joined by Jason Matthews, author of How to Make, Market and Sell Ebooks - All for FREE. I came across Jason's book this past week on Amazon and ordered the Kindle edition.  After reading through it, I'd suggest without hesitation that anyone wanting some great marketing advice for selling more ebooks online should grab a copy.

As a self published author, Jason shares his own experience of learning what works and what does't when it comes to self publishing. Jason made plenty of costly mistakes in the beginning; like spending close to $2,000 to mail out 150 copies of his novel to bookstores across the country without getting a single response.

Over time, Jason discovered the best marketing strategies are actually free. Setting up a blog or using other social media sites and online forums don't cost a dime. In this interview, you'll hear how Jason has implemented those tools and strategies to sell a ton of ebooks.

Direct download: episode137.mp3
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This week, we answer questions about Wordpress, HD camcorders and more! W also have the pleasure of interviewing Melody Trantham of WeScribeIt.com. Melody first started out working as typist to help supplement their family's income.

After working for a while time as a self employed contractor, Melody realized it was time to start her own business. In this interview, you'll learn about how Melody created WeScribeIt.com, how she's grown that business by offering great service and quality transcribers.  

For more interviews or to contact us with questions or comments, visit our website at www.bibpodcast.com. 


Direct download: episode136.mp3
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I was talking to a friend this week who is a part-time welder. He enjoys doing it, but he expressed to me that it's hard to build a really profitable business because it takes up so much extra time.

I told him instead of only getting paid for his time, he should create a video training product that teaches welding principles and practices. I checked on Amazon for him and found a number of other welding DVD’s listed. This is a good thing. It indicates there’s a market for this type of product.

You don’t need to have high end movie production style equipment to do this. Think Blair Witch Project.

To see the step by step process I lay out for helping him create his first DVD in one week visit the episode 135 podcast post at www.bibpodcast.com/DVD


Direct download: episode_135.mp3
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On this mid-week show, I talk about a new book I've been reading by John Locke called "How I Sold a Million eBook in 5 Months". As the title suggests, John is the first self published author in history to sell 1 million eBooks on Kindle. He's also the first to hit #1 on the Kindle/ Best Seller's List.

John was a former insurance salesman who decided he wanted write and sell novels. John starts off by sharing all the things he did wrong in the process of trying to market his first self published novel. He sold only 19 copies of his first novel which earned him a whopping $6.

Over a year's time, he learned what worked and what didn't and in the process developed a marketing system that cost him nothing to implement and has landed him on the New York Times bestseller list.

Direct download: episode133.mp3
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This week we featured a very inspiring interview with Dave and Mary Morris of www.front-porch-ideas-and-more.com. A couple of years ago, Dave and Mary Morris sat down to come up with an idea for an online business that would get them out of the regular 9-5 rat race. They wanted a business that they could both be passionate about; one that would allow them to work as a team.

One idea that they kept coming back to was fact that they both loved to drive around and look at the different porch designs and decorations that people had. As Dave mentioned, they would often see one that really caught their eye so much, that they would turn the car around and drive back by just to get a second look. After doing a little research online, they decided to create a site around that very topic- front porch ideas.

Both started out working hard at it as a team, writing content for the site. Mary said she would often stay up until 1 or 2 am working on it, while still working a corporate job. But they were both passionate about this niche and loved doing so, you can hardly call it work right?

Two years later, today Dave and Mary both now earn a full time income from their site through advertisers and affiliate sales. Both are living the life they want in the middle of what many have termed the "worst economy since the Great Depression". They travel whenever they want to visit family and friends and make every vacation a business trip since they are always looking for unique front porch designs to get pictures of.  In addition to creating their own content for their site, they also have a built in community of visitors that often submit photos of their own porch designs. What a great way to leverage your time!

I think you'll find this interview very inspiring if you have plans to start your online business soon.

Direct download: episode132.mp3
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In this week's midweek segment I discuss an incredible new video training program called Screencast Secrets by Dave Kaminski. This product is a must for anyone wanting to learn how to create killer animation videos that generate more traffic and sales.

If you want to create more video for distribution but don't want to spend time talking in front of a camcorder, then I recommend that you grab Screencast Secrets today. 

You can read my full review at www.bibpodcast.com/screencastsecrets

Direct download: episode131.mp3
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This week, we played an interview with Jordan Reasoner and Steve Wright of SCDLifestyle.com. JOrdan and Steve share how they created an online business by targeting a very tight niche; one they both felt like they could contribute to from their own personal experience. Both Jordan and Steve had suffered from intestinal problems; Jordan was diagnosed with Celiac disease and Steve had suffered from IBS.

You'll hear them as they share how they started out putting up their website and writing that first ebook. Surprisingly, they didn't spend a lot of time doing keyword research. Instead they went with something they thought they could help others with. This is a lesson for anyone who spends way too much time analyzing keywords, before they begin writing a single paragraph.

Yeah research is important, but if you have something that you're passionate about and want to share with others, then go for it. Do something you love and the money will eventually come. Always a great lesson.

As always, if you have a question or comment for us, be sure to contact us www.BIBPodcast.com and fill out the contact form. Or you can give us a call at 865-268-9314. 

Direct download: episode130.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 1:56pm EDT

This week I record a midweek segment on the topic of creating a passive stream of income around your own life experience or passions. I offer the example of a recent interview with Jordan Reasoner and Steve Wright of SCDLifestyle.com. These guys took their own life experience of dealing with chronic intestinal problems and turned it into a passive stream of income (kind of like "turning lemons into lemonade" I guess).

You'll be able to hear the interview I did with them on the upcoming episode 130 this Friday morning.

If you've got a similar experience of overcoming a major obstacle in life, share it with others. Believe me, they want to hear it!

As always, thanks for listening to our podcast show! If you have questions, or would just like to leave us a comment, just visit http://BIBPodcast.com and send us a message through the contact page.




Direct download: episode129.mp3
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episode 127 Why Roland R-05 Recorder is Essential for Podcasting or Creating Audio Products

Today is our first mid-week podcast that we will start posting every week around Tuesday or Wednesday. Unlike our regular Friday podcast, these segments will not be live and they will usually be quite short - 10-15 minutes max.

This week I wanted to record a show using my Roland R-09HR recorder just to give you an example of the sound quality this little device has. If you are just getting started with podcasting, then I would highly recommend that this be one of the first pieces of sound equipment that you order.

The recorder has a built in condenser mic that gives better sound than many other stand alone mics out there; plus you can take it anywhere you go!

You can now convert drive time into podcast time which exactly how Jack Spirko of the Survival Podcast built his own podcast business. You can see his video here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8UPsSU_EqU.


Direct download: episode127.mp3
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According to a recent study, most Americans won’t be able to retire until they’re into their 80′s. You can read the article here. Working past the age of 65 will become increasing normal for most, unless they’ve made the right investments.

Starting an online business that generates monthly residual income is a great way for anyone to fund that retirement income, if they’re willing to put in the upfront work. This week, you’ll hear an interview with Keith Farren, one of our former 16 Week Challenge members who’s already created a nice monthly residual income in just a little over a year. Keith has 3 mini-websites that continue to generate monthly revenue through Google Adsense, without him him having to do any additional work to them. He also has one large niche website that he continues to work on by adding more and more content.

You’ll hear the interview with Keith as he shares his own experience starting with no prior knowledge of online marketing just a little over a year ago.

Direct download: episode124.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 2:14pm EDT

This week we have the opportunity once again to interview Michael Fleischner, author of the book SEO Made Simple. Michael will be talking about the recent updates to his book and how Google's recent changes might affect your own search engine marketing campaign.

As always, you can find us at www.BIBPodcast.com.

If you have any questions or comments, call us at 865-268-9314 or email us at beginnerinternetbiz@gmail.com.

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Direct download: episode123.mp3
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Episode 122 - More on Publishing and Selling Information Products

This week Jonathan talks about creating and publishing information products like ebooks, DVDs and Cds. He discusses what kind of Kindle ebooks you should publish and how to do it. 

Direct download: episode122.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 1:20am EDT