Set Up a Winning Black Friday Sale Fast and for Free—Here’s How!
The Blogger Genius Podcast with Jillian Leslie
Release Date: 11/06/2024
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In my latest episode of The Blogger Genius Podcast, I delve into the exciting and often overwhelming topic of running a Black Friday sale. If the thought of running your own sale during Black Friday has left you feeling daunted, I'm here to simplify the process and show you how to capitalize on this opportunity and do it with ease.
The Importance of Black Friday Sales
Black Friday is a prime time for bloggers and online entrepreneurs to test their digital products. Consumers are already in a "spending" mindset, making it the perfect moment to introduce your offerings, whether it's your first digital product or your hundredth. This is an opportunity not to be missed, even if you are just experimenting with an idea.
Show Notes:
- MiloTree
- Black Friday Guide
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- ChatGPT
- Canva
- Calendly
- Zoom
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Essential Tools for Your Black Friday Sale
To get started, here are four key resources you'll need:
The MiloTree Black Friday Guide: This one-page PDF includes a powerful AI prompt to help you brainstorm product ideas and provides email templates for your sales campaign during Black Friday.
ChatGPT: This will assist you in generating content and ideas for your products.
Canva: Ideal for creating visually appealing digital downloads, such as ebooks, checklists, or printables.
MiloTree: Our platform simplifies the setup of your sales page and payment processing. With MiloTree, you can create an AI-generated sales page in just two minutes, making the process incredibly efficient. Plus, we offer 30-days free so you don't have to pay a dime!
The Shift in Blogging
There has been a significant shift in the blogging landscape. Traditionally, blogging operated on a one-to-many model, where content was created for anonymous users and monetized through ads and affiliate marketing. However, the trend is moving towards a one-to-few model. This means that you only need a thousand true fans who are willing to spend $100 a year on your products or services to generate a substantial income of $100,000.
I believe this is one of the best times to be a blogger and to start selling what you know. The playing field has been leveled, and those who are willing to experiment and try new things will find success.
Setting Up Your Sale
Here is my step-by-step approach to setting up your Black Friday sale:
- Brainstorm Your Product
Use the AI prompt from my Black Friday guide to come up with product ideas that resonate with your audience. Think about what problems you can solve or what value you can add to their lives.
- Choose Your Product
I recommend selling simple digital downloads, such as:
- Checklists
- Guides
- Ebooks
- Digital art
- Printables
Alternatively, you could offer online coaching sessions in your area of expertise. For coaching, you can use a free Calendly account for scheduling and Zoom for hosting.
- Create Your MiloTree Account
With a free 30-day trial, you can set up your account without any financial risk. Connect it to Stripe for payment processing, add your product details, and watch as MiloTree generates your sales page with AI.
- Promote Your Sale
Share your sales page across social media, your blog, and especially through email. Email is the most effective way to sell so I've provided seven customizable email templates in my guide to help you reach your audience effectively.
Overcoming Challenges
Many listeners may feel disillusioned due to their drop in traffic and income. But you don't need a massive audience to make sales; you just need to connect with those who already trust you. Perfection is not necessary; what matters is providing something valuable and actionable.
Crafting an Irresistible Offer
To make your offer enticing, consider creating a sense of urgency. Since it's Black Friday, you could offer:
- Discounts
- Limited-time bonuses
- Exclusive add-ons for early buyers
MiloTree allows for coupon codes and upsells, making it easy to enhance your sales strategy.
The Future of Selling Digital Products
Selling digital products is a powerful way to pivot your business and build a reliable income stream. However, it requires testing and experimentation. You may have ideas about what people will buy, but the only way to know for sure is to try. Get your offers in front of potential buyers during Black Friday, as this is a time when people are ready to spend.
As we look towards 2025, owning your products and services will become increasingly important. The digital landscape is changing, and while you can't control traffic fluctuations or social media algorithms, you can control what you sell.
Key Takeaways for a Successful Black Friday Sale
- Set a clear, realistic sales goal to measure your success.
- Choose a product or service that is easy to set up and valuable to your audience.
- Create your offer simply and make it appealing with discounts or bonuses.
- Don’t overthink the process; just start.
- Leverage urgency and fear of missing out (FOMO) to encourage purchases.
- Promote your sale everywhere, especially through your email list, social media, and communities where your ideal customers hang out.
Conclusion
I encourage you to take action by downloading my Black Friday guide and starting your free trial of MiloTree. This Black Friday could be the most profitable one yet and I'm rooting for everyone to succeed. If you have questions, you can reach out to her directly via email.
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MiloTree, the Best Tool for Non-Techies to Sell Digital Products and Grow Your Audience
I also want to introduce you to the MiloTree, a tool designed for non-techies to sell digital products easily. It comes with features like AI-generated sales pages, check-out pages, a sales dashboard, upsells, and customer support.
With MiloTree, setting up your products takes less than five minutes, and you can start generating income without any hassle. Plus, MiloTree offers unlimited freebies and lead magnets to grow your email list, and social media pop-ups to increase your followers, all in one place. Sign up today and get your first 30 days free to see how easy it is to start selling your own digital products and growing your audience with MiloTree!