Looking for ways to grow your small business WordPress Agency? Here are the slides from the 2017 Lehigh Valley WordCamp by Paul B. Taubman of http://DigitalMaestro.com
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Who Am I?
An International Speaker / Trainer
Website & Online Strategy
Published Author
Founder of:
ā http://DigitalMaestro.com
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Paul B. Taubman, II
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Important!
This presentation is based on Me.
My Path.
What I did/Am doing.
It does not mean it is right or best for you.
Your mileage may vary.
Dealer Contribution may affect final price.
You better think... Think about what youāre trying to doā¦
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Fact or Fiction?
1. Laptop Lifestyle ā I can work anywhereā¦
2. Working from home is awesomeā¦
3. I get to work with people I want to work withā¦
4. I can go on vacation anytime I wantā¦
5. āThe plumber is going to come tomorrow since you
will be homeā¦ā
6. I can work in my PJsā¦
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Services
ā¢ If you donāt do web services, what else can do offer
to clients?
ā¢ What services do you offer/do your clients need that
you can get some extra $$ (affiliate commissions)
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Ideal Customer
ā¢ Who specifically buys your product/service? Who do you
like to work with?
ā¢ What do you help your customers avoid?
ā¢ What do you help your customers achieve?
ā¢ Value Proposition (What do you offer that others donāt?)
ā¢ Why do customers buy from you instead of an
alternative?
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Tools
Tools I use:
ā¢ TimeTrade
ā¢ āTheme Subscriptionsā
ā¢ ESP ā Email Service providers
ā AWeber, Constant Contact, iContact, Infusionsoft, etc.
ā¢ DropBox
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More Tools
More Tools I use:
ā¢ Evernote
ā¢ PicUp
ā¢ Plugins, Themes, etc. (BoldGrid, WooCommerce, etc.)
ā¢ TeamWorks
ā¢ HipChat & Slack
ā¢ GoToWebinar / Zoom
ā¢ Send Out Cards
ā¢ ZenDesk
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Words oāWidsom & Pitfalls
ā¢ 9-5 job is EASY
ā¢ Attrition will happen
ā¢ Keep the funnel full ā always be on the look out
ā¢ Routine is good
ā¢ Get family buy-in
ā¢ Always keep learning
ā¢ Stay Positive
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