FresheVenture.com » Podcasts http://www.fresheventure.com Helping Online Entrepreneurs Succeed Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:49:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 FresheVenture.com is an Internet Business Blog designed for anyone looking to change their life by starting and growing a successful online business. From Internet business articles to how to videos and podcasts, Keller Hawthorne (Founder and Young Entrepreneur) offers information on ecommerce, affiliate marketing, blogging, SEO, email marketing, web design, WordPress and more! Keller Hawthorne no Copyright 2009 FresheVenture.com Your Internet Business Podcasts! internet,business,online,marketing,ecommerce,affiliate,blogging,fresheventure,keller,hawthorne FresheVenture.com http://www.fresheventure.com/images/FeedImageBurner.jpg http://www.fresheventure.com/category/podcasts/ PODCAST: Let’s Talk About Ecommerce – Q&A with Keller http://www.fresheventure.com/3167/podcast-lets-talk-ecommerce/ http://www.fresheventure.com/3167/podcast-lets-talk-ecommerce/#comments Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:47:13 +0000 Keller Hawthorne http://www.fresheventure.com/?p=3167 Over the last nine months, I’ve received several emails and blog comments regarding ecommerce. I decided to combine all of those questions into a 45 minute Q&A podcast where I can share my answers with all of you at the same time! The audio is a little low, so please[...]

]]> http://www.fresheventure.com/3167/podcast-lets-talk-ecommerce/feed/ 11 carrying inventory,dropship programs,dropshippers,ecommerce store,manufacturers,network solutions,sell products online,wholesalers Over the last nine months, I’ve received several emails and blog comments regarding ecommerce. I decided to combine all of those questions into a 45 minute Q&A podcast where I can share my answers with all of you at the same time! Over the last nine months, I’ve received several emails and blog comments regarding ecommerce. I decided to combine all of those questions into a 45 minute Q&A podcast where I can share my answers with all of you at the same time! The audio is a little low, so please let me know if you're experiencing trouble hearing me. I refer to my ecommerce host several times in this podcast. You can learn more about them here: Network Solutions. I use their nsCommerceSpace™ (Premium) package for all of my stores. Questions I Answer in this Podcast: What ecommerce software do you use? How did you create your ecommerce stores? Do you use dropshipping for your Theme Kitchen and Theme Bathroom stores or do you carry inventory yourself? What is your opinion of working with individual dropshippers versus a service like Doba.com. I don't have the time to individually contact suppliers/wholesalers. How do I find product? Do they use more than one dropshipper for each store? Can I sell several different products online, from separate dropshippers, on the same store? How do you get all of your dropshippers to use the same shipping carrier? Do you send multiple tracking numbers to customers when sending items from more than one shipper? Do you charge the customers for the extra shipping charges acquired from shipping from more than one location? How do you handle taxes if a customer orders a product that is shipped from their own state? If I have a WordPress blog setup and want to add a shopping cart, is that possible? Do you process and ship orders yourself? Are your stores actually a frontend of an affiliate site? How do you update content on your stores for SEO purposes? Related Resources Should I Use Dropshippers or Carry My Own Inventory? How to Approach a Potential Dropshipper 10 Questions You MUST Ask Potential Dropshippers If you have any questions about my answers, please be sure to ask them in the comments section. I hope you find this useful! Keller Hawthorne no The WordPress Chick Grills Me About Blogging http://www.fresheventure.com/3024/the-wordpress-chick-interview/ http://www.fresheventure.com/3024/the-wordpress-chick-interview/#comments Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:11:31 +0000 Keller Hawthorne http://www.fresheventure.com/?p=3024 On Wednesday, The WordPress Chick picked my brain with a fantastic hour long interview! I met Kim through my Best WordPress Design Contest as she became one of our fabulous nominees. When she requested an interview, I jumped on board as she and I share a deep passion for WordPress[...]

]]> http://www.fresheventure.com/3024/the-wordpress-chick-interview/feed/ 10 PODCAST: Interview with Yaro Starak of Entrepreneurs-Journey.com Part 3 of 3 http://www.fresheventure.com/2394/podcast-yaro-starak-interview-part/ http://www.fresheventure.com/2394/podcast-yaro-starak-interview-part/#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:22:06 +0000 Keller Hawthorne http://www.fresheventure.com/?p=2394 Welcome to part three of my interview with Blogging Guru Yaro Starak! This part of the interview is only available to my newsletter subscribers.

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]]> http://www.fresheventure.com/2394/podcast-yaro-starak-interview-part/feed/ 5 PODCAST: Interview with Yaro Starak of Entrepreneurs-Journey.com Part 2 of 3 http://www.fresheventure.com/2341/podcast-yaro-starak-interview-part-2/ http://www.fresheventure.com/2341/podcast-yaro-starak-interview-part-2/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:33:58 +0000 Keller Hawthorne http://www.fresheventure.com/?p=2341 Welcome to part two of my interview with Blogging Guru Yaro Starak! Part 2 covers the all important questions of driving traffic to your blog – you should get a lot out of this one!

Topics Discussed: Is it[...]]]> http://www.fresheventure.com/2341/podcast-yaro-starak-interview-part-2/feed/ 17 become a blogger,blog mastermind,blog profits blueprint,bloggers,blogging,entrepreneurs journey,interview,membership site mastermind,membership site masterplan,yaro starak Welcome to part two of my interview with Blogging Guru Yaro Starak! Part 2 covers the all important questions of driving traffic to your blog - you should get a lot out of this one! - Topics Discussed: - Is it mandatory to publish videos of yourself... Welcome to part two of my interview with Blogging Guru Yaro Starak! Part 2 covers the all important questions of driving traffic to your blog - you should get a lot out of this one! Topics Discussed: Is it mandatory to publish videos of yourself or make audio posts in order to have a successful blog? What’s the best way you’ve found for getting more visibility on other blogs? My budget is low and tight. What are some extraordinary advertising methods that won't cost extraordinary amounts? What’s the best way you’ve found to drive traffic to your blog? Do you use Squidoo and Hubpages to build traffic and backlinks to your blogs or other money sites? If so, please tell us how to make it work! About Yaro Starak If you’re a blogger, you’re most likely very familiar with Yaro and his work, including: Entrepreneur’s Journey Blog Profits Blueprint Blog Mastermind Membership Site Masterplan Membership Site Mastermind Yaro has made a name for himself as one of the most popular and respected blogging gurus. About The Interview Several weeks ago, I asked my blog readers to submit their own questions for Yaro. I compiled a list of the best questions and included my own. I hope you enjoy the interview! Keller Hawthorne no PODCAST: Interview with Yaro Starak of Entrepreneurs-Journey.com Part 1 of 3 http://www.fresheventure.com/2238/podcast-yaro-starak-interview-part-1/ http://www.fresheventure.com/2238/podcast-yaro-starak-interview-part-1/#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:24:48 +0000 Keller Hawthorne http://www.fresheventure.com/?p=2238 Well, the interview with Yaro was absolutely fantastic and ended up lasting almost 2 hours! So, I’ve decided to divide the podcast into three parts. The first two are made up of questions you submitted for Yaro. The[...]

]]> http://www.fresheventure.com/2238/podcast-yaro-starak-interview-part-1/feed/ 25 become a blogger,blog mastermind,blog profits blueprint,bloggers,blogging,entrepreneurs journey,interview,membership site mastermind,membership site masterplan,yaro starak Well, the interview with Yaro was absolutely fantastic and ended up lasting almost 2 hours! So, I’ve decided to divide the podcast into three parts. The first two are made up of questions you submitted for Yaro. The third is made up of my own questions. Well, the interview with Yaro was absolutely fantastic and ended up lasting almost 2 hours! So, I’ve decided to divide the podcast into three parts. The first two are made up of questions you submitted for Yaro. The third is made up of my own questions. Topics Discussed: What blogging platform do you suggest beginners who want to make money through blogging use - Blogger or Wordpress? How can I easily transfer my current sites onto blogs? To blog vs. to niche.... Is it overkill to have both an authority blog and several niche auto pilot sites? Should you just focus on one blog for awhile? What elements do you look for when choosing the "perfect" blog theme? How do you convert as many blog visitors as possible into loyal / regular readers? Should I make a separate landing page for my blog’s Newsletter Opt-In or should I simply put my actual opt-in form on my blog’s header/sidebar/etc. and hope for the best? About Yaro Starak If you’re a blogger, you’re most likely very familiar with Yaro and his work, including: Entrepreneur’s Journey Blog Profits Blueprint Blog Mastermind Membership Site Masterplan Membership Site Mastermind Yaro has made a name for himself as one of the most popular and respected blogging gurus. About The Interview Several weeks ago, I asked my blog readers to submit their own questions for Yaro. I compiled a list of the best questions and included my own. I hope you enjoy the interview! Keller Hawthorne no The Money Cult Picked My Brain – Listen to My First Phone Interview! http://www.fresheventure.com/2141/the-money-cult-interview/ http://www.fresheventure.com/2141/the-money-cult-interview/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:34:54 +0000 Keller Hawthorne http://www.fresheventure.com/?p=2141 Jared from The Money Cult (one of my fantastic nominees for our Best WordPress Design Contest) requested an interview from me this week. I assumed it would be a written interview with the standard “how do you like blogging” questions. Boy was I in for a surprise…

My FIRST Phone Interview[...]]]> http://www.fresheventure.com/2141/the-money-cult-interview/feed/ 18 PODCAST: Designing Your Website with a Marketing Perspective: Support Your Call to Action http://www.fresheventure.com/1875/website-design-call-to-action/ http://www.fresheventure.com/1875/website-design-call-to-action/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:32:29 +0000 Keller Hawthorne http://www.fresheventure.com/?p=1875 In this podcast, I focus on getting across the concept of designing your website with your call to action in mind. The majority of websites should be constructed and designed from a marketing perspective vs. an artistic perspective.

Topics Include: Marketing vs. Art Supporting Your Call to Action Your Navigation System[...]]]> http://www.fresheventure.com/1875/website-design-call-to-action/feed/ 13 blog design,call to action,conversion rate,internet marketing,web design,website color scheme,website layout,wordpress In this podcast, I focus on getting across the concept of designing your website with your call to action in mind. The majority of websites should be constructed and designed from a marketing perspective vs. an artistic perspective. In this podcast, I focus on getting across the concept of designing your website with your call to action in mind. The majority of websites should be constructed and designed from a marketing perspective vs. an artistic perspective. Topics Include: Marketing vs. Art Supporting Your Call to Action Your Navigation System Best Practices for Fonts Best Practices for Colors Clutter Focusing On Your Target Market Customizing Your Web Design and Making It Unique Changing Your Design Questions you should ask yourself include: Does your web design support your call to action? Is it helping or hurting your conversion rate? Is it organized and easy to get around? Is it right for your target market? What issues have you noticed and how can you fix them? Are visitors doing what you want them to do on your website? What Tips Do You Have on Web Design? If Your Conversion Rates Are Low, How Might Your Web Design Be Hindering Them? Keller Hawthorne no PODCAST: 5 Mistakes Internet Business Owners Make When Choosing a Niche http://www.fresheventure.com/1638/niche-selection-mistakes-podcast/ http://www.fresheventure.com/1638/niche-selection-mistakes-podcast/#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:53:15 +0000 Keller Hawthorne http://www.fresheventure.com/?p=1638 choosing a niche. Following is a quick summary of the podcast.]]> http://www.fresheventure.com/1638/niche-selection-mistakes-podcast/feed/ 24 home based business,how to start internet business,internet business,internet marketing,market research,niche selection,target market In this podcast, I discuss the 5 big mistakes Internet business owners make when choosing a niche. Following is a quick summary of the podcast. In this podcast, I discuss the 5 big mistakes Internet business owners make when choosing a niche. Following is a quick summary of the podcast. Keller Hawthorne no PODCAST: How I Got a Google PageRank of 6 Within 7 Weeks of Launching My Blog! http://www.fresheventure.com/1130/how-to-get-google-pagerank-podcast/ http://www.fresheventure.com/1130/how-to-get-google-pagerank-podcast/#comments Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:59:53 +0000 Keller Hawthorne http://www.fresheventure.com/?p=1130 FEVPageRank.gif™ May 2009Just 3 weeks after launching my Internet business blog, Google assigned a 3 to my homepage. Four weeks later, Google increased my PageRank™ to a 6! That’s a PageRank™ of 6 within 7 weeks of going live!

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]]> http://www.fresheventure.com/1130/how-to-get-google-pagerank-podcast/feed/ 13 google pagerank,how the internet works,internet marketing,link exchanges,meta tags,search engine optimization,search engines,seo,website content Just 3 weeks after launching my Internet business blog, Google assigned a 3 to my homepage. Four weeks later, Google increased my PageRank™ to a 6! That’s a PageRank™ of 6 within 7 weeks of going live! - This podcast includes and elaborates on my artic... Just 3 weeks after launching my Internet business blog, Google assigned a 3 to my homepage. Four weeks later, Google increased my PageRank™ to a 6! That’s a PageRank™ of 6 within 7 weeks of going live! This podcast includes and elaborates on my article, How I Got Google PageRank™ within 3 Weeks of Launching My Website. I would love to hear your thoughts on PageRank™. Are you struggling with it? Have you had success with obtaining PR? Keller Hawthorne no 26:46 Are You Ready to Be Your Own Boss? http://www.fresheventure.com/949/are-you-ready-to-be-your-own-boss/ http://www.fresheventure.com/949/are-you-ready-to-be-your-own-boss/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:20:57 +0000 Keller Hawthorne http://www.fresheventure.com/?p=949 Are You Ready to Be Your Own Boss?If you’re sick of your normal day job, you might eagerly answer yes to this question. Of course you want to be your own boss. You want to work from home, set your own hours, answer only to yourself. Who wouldn’t?

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]]> http://www.fresheventure.com/949/are-you-ready-to-be-your-own-boss/feed/ 9 be your own boss,home based business,how the internet works,internet marketing,make money online,online business myths,work from home If you’re sick of your normal day job, you might eagerly answer yes to this question. Of course you want to be your own boss. You want to work from home, set your own hours, answer only to yourself. Who wouldn’t? - Well, If you’re sick of your normal day job, you might eagerly answer yes to this question. Of course you want to be your own boss. You want to work from home, set your own hours, answer only to yourself. Who wouldn’t? Well, wanting to be your own boss and being ready for it are two different things. Throughout my years of self-employment, I’ve learned that many people who say they want to do what I do don’t fully understand what it means to work for yourself. Often their fantasies involve waking up at noon and fooling around all day. This is possible, but not 100% realistic. Everywhere you look online for Internet business training, you find success stories of people who were able to earn an income in a short amount of time – with almost no investment! What I want to do today is explain to you the realities of what goes on “behind the scenes.” Yes, you can earn a full-time income online in a short amount of time and yes, an Internet business requires minimal investment. But, as with any other type of business venture, there are certain “un-fun” realities that come with this success. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the nitty-gritty of what it takes to be your own boss! It Takes Time Sorry – no get rich quick schemes here. If you want to create a truly profitable and SUSTAINABLE online business, you’re going to have to devote some time to it. As with any type of business, a large portion of your time (especially in the beginning) will be spent on the daily operations of your company, marketing and advertising, researching, training, and development. The timeline for earning an income will depend on what business model you choose (ecommerce, affiliate marketing, blogging, etc) and the amount of time you spend learning how to properly grow your business. You’re already on the right step by reading this article. You’re engaged in the process of learning and you’re devoting 5 minutes of your time right now on growing your business! Time is the enemy for a business owner. There are only 24 hours in a day to achieve your goals, meet your deadlines and complete your tasks. And, it becomes an even crueler enemy when you decide to run an online business. Why? Because, the Internet offers all of us a low cost, easy way to build AS MANY BUSINESSES AS WE WANT! You might be focused on only one online business venture at the moment, but trust me, the time will come when you will consider embarking on a new online venture, and perhaps another, and another. This is in fact one of the smartest ways to achieve sustainable success online – put your eggs in SEVERAL baskets. That way, if one market declines or disappears, you’re covered by your other ventures. Perhaps you have a family to look after or a spouse that relies on your share of the income. Time is of the essence in this case – you need to earn a full-time income as quickly as possible and you may have to sacrifice time with family in order to attain it. It’s important to outline your business goals. This gives you a clear picture of what you want and how you plan to get it. Check out my article, 7 Tips for Defining Your Business Goals, to learn how you can specify your goals and create a timeline for success. It Takes Discipline No one’s going to call you and tell you to get your butt to work if you happen to sleep in! You are your own boss now, which means you’re responsible for getting to your office on time, handling customer issues even when you’re sick, and working late nights if need be. Remember, you DON’T HAVE A SECURE PAY CHECK anymore. The money comes once you’ve put in the work. And sometimes the money may not come, even after devoting your time and attention to your business. It’s your responsibility to assume the risk of self-employment and do everything you can to bring in a full-time income. I never worked harder in my life than when I became a business owner. And guess what… it was worth it! Keller Hawthorne no 17:52