Online Success Journey

The Online Success Journey shares the real stories of entrepreneurs who encounter speed bumps and detours, but journey through to find success. This is not your typical podcast, but one that takes a hard look in the rear-view mirror to let you see how successful people overcame obstacles to reach the top.

#395: From Passion to Profit and Lessons in Resilience with Olly Richards of StoryLearning 04/25/2024

#395: From Passion to Profit and Lessons in Resilience with Olly Richards of StoryLearning Have you ever wondered what it truly takes to build a thriving business in today's competitive landscape? If you are seeking insights into navigating the complex world of entrepreneurship, then join us in a candid conversation with Olly Richards, founder of StoryLearning.com, to uncover the truths, challenges, and triumphs of his entrepreneurial journey. ⚉ Transforming an idea into a revenue-generating powerhouse ⚉ Navigating "10 million challenges" ⚉ What is the significance of education and experimentation? ⚉ Recognizing signs of progress and knowing when to pivot ⚉ Advice for beginners ⚉ Branding, positioning, and attracting ideal customers ⚉ Defining Success on Your Own Terms Lessons Learned and Future Aspirations ⚉ Fast talk Olly Richards had a series of random careers, from jazz musician to English teacher, before eventually starting a blog on his passion – language learning – and growing it into a $10 million business. Today, he writes a newsletter teaching other online entrepreneurs how to scale their businesses to 7+ figures, using StoryLearning as a “living case study”. As he was scaling StoryLearning, Olly constantly struggled to find other successful entrepreneurs who taught freely how they were growing their businesses. In the end, he had to figure it all out for himself, and committed to, one day, providing mentorship to others looking to navigate the perils of scaling. When StoryLearning turned 10, Olly launched his newsletter, teaching strategy and mindset to scale education companies to 7+ figures. Olly, from the UK, started his career as a jazz musician in the UK, playing professionally for seven years. He decided that career wasn’t for him, and instead trained as an English teacher. At 28, he took a teaching job in Japan and started a new career, later moving to Qatar and Egypt. Throughout all this time, Olly’s passion was learning foreign languages, and he taught himself eight languages. While living in the Middle East, he decided to channel this passion into creative output, and started a Wordpress blog teaching others techniques for learning foreign languages. Over the next 10 years, Olly grew his business from fledgling blog to multi-million dollar business, publishing dozens of books and becoming one of the most renowned language companies on the internet. Today, Olly is involved in multiple successful education companies as an investor, mentor and advisor, but his passion is still teaching and working with others. His newsletter focuses specifically on helping 6-figure business owners make the leap to 7+ figures and beyond. RESOURCES: ⚉ [Case Study] Anatomy of a $10M Online Education Business - ⚉ [Book] The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life's Perfection by Michael A. Singer - CONNECT WITH OLLY: 🔗 Website: 🔗 YouTube: 🔗 Twitter: 🔗 LinkedIn: 🔗 IG: 🔗 Email: CONNECT WITH PATIENCE: 🔗 Website: /episode/index/show/onlinesuccessjourney/id/30947473

#394: Navigating Career Transitions, The Power of Human Connections, and Growing a Start-Up Tech Business | Shane Mishler 03/28/2024

#393: Business Lessons, Pivots, and Leveraging AI for Unlocking Growth and Success | Peter Guirguis 03/14/2024

#393: Business Lessons, Pivots, and Leveraging AI for Unlocking Growth and Success | Peter Guirguis In the world of online and web, nothing can beat the role and importance of a website in a business. But how can entrepreneurs and business owners leverage their websites effectively to grow their businesses? What are the key elements to consider when designing a website or landing page? And how can individuals navigate the challenges and failures that often come with starting a business? Join us in this insightful conversation with Peter as he shares his journey from being an IT manager to owning a successful business, and so much more... ⚉ Peter's background and motivation for entrepreneurship ⚉ Learning from failure - pivoting and perseverance / Learning from failure after failure ⚉ How do you know you are successful? ⚉ Peter's pivotal moment after 2 failed businesses ⚉ Leveraging websites for business growth ⚉ Starting Over: What would you do differently? ⚉ Valuable lessons from mentors ⚉ Important Lessons in Business: Pivot, Perseverance, Honesty, Humility ⚉ AI's Role in Shaping WordPress Websites ⚉ Recommended AI Tools and Practices ⚉ Fast talk segment Peter Guirguis, a seasoned digital expert, is the dynamic force behind SwiftPress Support, a game-changing venture offering unparalleled technical support to WordPress website owners. With a rich history as the founder of Grace Digital Solutions, Peter has a proven track record in crafting exceptional websites for diverse clientele, from businesses to personal brands. His commitment to excellence is evident in his ability to communicate intricate technical details to non-tech-savvy clients, ensuring they achieve their digital goals. Now, with SwiftPress Support, he’s expanding his horizons to offer SEO, Google Ads, landing page design, and comprehensive care plans including web hosting. A recognized figure in the digital space, Peter has been honored multiple times by the Wells Fargo Leaders Club. When he’s not revolutionizing the digital landscape, he’s actively engaging with his community, sharing insights, and building connections. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: ⚉ [Book] Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman - https://amzn.to/3IqLr42 CONNECT WITH PETER: 🔗 Website: https://swiftpresssupport.com/ 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swiftpresssupport/ 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swiftpresssupport/ 🔗 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SwiftpressSupport-zo9rr/featured 🔗 X: https://twitter.com/Swiftpresswp CONNECT WITH PATIENCE: 🔗 Website: /episode/index/show/onlinesuccessjourney/id/30316613

#392: The Power of Customer Experience: Lessons in Business and Leadership from David Ewing 02/22/2024

#392: The Power of Customer Experience: Lessons in Business and Leadership from David Ewing In a world where businesses are constantly vying for attention and loyalty, one man stands out as a beacon of success in the realm of customer experience. David delves into his journey, highlighting key moments, lessons learned, and the magic of infectious energy that propels him forward. ⚉ From Harvard to Silicon Valley ⚉ Unveiling the magic of customer experience ⚉ Embracing adversity as a path to success ⚉ Making it to the Inc. 5000's list ⚉ How to remain true to yourself in the face of challenges ⚉ The importance of employee alignment with company core values ⚉ Lessons learned in business ⚉ The power of infectious energy ⚉ How David's engineering background shaped him as a CEO ⚉ Improving your internal dialogue ⚉ "The person who dies with the best stories wins." David G. Ewing, CEO of Motiv, is a trailblazer in customer experience innovation. With over 25 years in the industry, he's transformed insights into substantial revenue for 500+ clients. A Harvard cum laude Engineering graduate, David's leadership has earned Motiv a spot on the Inc 5000 list. As president of The Entrepreneur's Association in Austin, he's dedicated to empowering fellow entrepreneurs. Beyond business, he's a devoted husband of 19 years and a passionate coach for his son's robotics team. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: ⚉ Chewy - https://www.chewy.com/ ⚉ Molly’s Game by Molly Bloom - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molly%27s_Game ⚉ [Book] The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers - https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Thing-About-Things-Building/dp/0062273205 CONNECT WITH DAVID: 🔗 Website: https://www.motivcx.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgewing/ CONNECT WITH PATIENCE: 🔗 Website: /episode/index/show/onlinesuccessjourney/id/30011353

#391: From Lemonade Stands to YouTube Ads: Aleric Heck's Entrepreneurial Journey 02/08/2024

#390: Christoffer Flemström 12/21/2023

#389: Kyle Stout 11/16/2023

#388: David Braithwaite 10/26/2023

#387: Suman Cherry 10/05/2023

#386: Dr. Noah St. John 09/28/2023

#386: Dr. Noah St. John NOAH ST. JOHN, PhD is recognized as “The Father of AFFORMATIONS®” and “The Mental Health Coach to the Stars.” Working with Hollywood celebrities, seven- and eight-figure company CEOs, professional athletes, top executives, and elite entrepreneurs, Noah is famous for helping his coaching clients make more in twelve weeks than they did in the previous twelve months, while winning back 1–3 hours per day and 4–8 weeks a year. Noah’s clients are the 0.1% rock stars who love to take action and get amazing results! Noah is also the only author in history to have works published by HarperCollins, Hay House, Simon & Schuster, Mindvalley, Nightingale-Conant, and the Chicken Soup for the Soul publisher. His most recent book is The 7-Figure Life: How to Leverage the 4 Focus Factors for More Wealth and Happiness. His twenty books have been published in nineteen languages worldwide. Noah’s mission is to eliminate not-enoughness from the world, and he is internationally known for his signature coaching services and facilitating workshops for companies, teams and organizatoins across the globe. Noah delivers private workshops, virtual events, and online courses that his audiences call “MANDATORY for anyone who wants to succeed in life and business.” One of the most requested, in-demand business and motivational keynote speakers in the world, Noah is famous for having “The Midas Touch” because his clients have added more than $2.8 billion in found revenues. His sought-after advice is known as the “secret sauce” to business and personal growth. He also appears frequently in the news worldwide, including ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, The Hallmark Channel, National Public Radio, Chicago Sun-Times, Parade, Los Angeles Business Journal, The Washington Post, Woman’s Day, Entrepreneurs on Fire, Selling Power, Entrepreneur.com, The Jenny McCarthy Show, Costco Connection, and SUCCESS Magazine. Fun fact: Noah once won an all-expenses-paid trip to Hawaii on the game show Concentration, where he missed winning a new car by three seconds. (Note: He had not yet discovered his Afformations® Method or Power Habits® System.) Book Noah to speak for your next virtual or live event, conference or seminar at BookNoah.com. CONNECT WITH DR. NOAH: 🔗 Website: https://noahstjohn.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahstjohn/ 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noahstjohnfan 🔗 Instagram: CONNECT WITH PATIENCE: 🔗 Website: /episode/index/show/onlinesuccessjourney/id/28132064