57 - Pivot into Education and Launch Your Offer with Effective, Pressure-Free Funnels with Jess Haney
All Angles Photography Podcast
Release Date: 11/15/2024
All Angles Photography Podcast
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info_outlineAre you ready to pivot into education, but not sure where to start? I’m thrilled to welcome our special guest, Jess Haney. Jess is a copywriter specifically for creative service providers with group coaching programs.
In this episode, we explore the journey of pivoting into education and how to launch your offer using effective, pressure-free funnels. Jess shares valuable insights on the essential first steps for anyone considering a move into education, including testing your idea, understanding your audience, and choosing the right type of educational offer to launch. We also delve into how to show up during the launch so people are ready to hire you.
In this episode, we cover:
- The first steps you need to pivot into education
- Where your email list should lead as you get into education
- Do you really need a freebie to start your email list?
- Testing your idea and getting to know your audience
- When you doubt your offer will work for your clients
- How to show up during your launch so people are ready to hire you
- The number 1 thing that has allowed Jess to have success in her business
SHOW NOTES: https://clairehunt.co/blog/pivot-into-education-and-launch-your-offer/
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