My Business Backstory: From Ballet to Buenos Aires to Facebook Ads (GPP176)

How does a kid whose plan was to be a professional ballet dancer end up running an online business about ads and marketing? One of my favorite questions to ask my guests is “how did you get here??” so in today’s episode, I’m giving you a tour of my business backstory. From aspiring ballerina to Facebook ad super nerd, listen in while I do a Steve Jobs and look back…

Courtney Sanders: From Bargain Pricing to a $50K Offer (GPP175)

Courtney Sanders is an online entrepreneur, speaker, and influencer to millennial women who puts a fresh spin on women’s empowerment. Known for her ability to break complex concepts down in a fresh and relatable way, Courtney provides online & in-person training on a variety of topics including entrepreneurship and personal development. Courtney has been featured on Forbes.com, Instyle Magazine and in Black Enterprise. She has also served as a featured…

Brain Dump: 20 Things I Believe About Online Business (GPP174)

I’ll be honest: this episode is basically a big ol’ brain dump! I wonder how many of these things YOU believe to be true as well . . .  Mentioned in this episode: we’re officially accepting applications for the Get Paid Mastermind! Priority will be given to those submitted by December 16th. Take 8 minutes to complete your application here:  https://clairepells.com/getpaid

Burned by Bad Ad Management? Here’s How to Recover (GPP173)

I hear this sob story ALL. THE. TIME. You hired someone to run your ads, and you didn’t get a single lead or sale or client from this really big investment. You feel burned by the whole experience, and it makes you hesitant to ever considering running ads again. But should you give up so easily? You’re the only one who can answer that question, but let’s see if I…

Why You Need a “Slush Fund” and How to Build Up Yours (GPP172)

A few years ago, I was struggling to cover my business expenses and consistently pay myself well (or at all). I’m a little embarrassed to share this but it put a lot of pressure on my home life. In this episode, I share how building up a “Slush Fund” has transformed the way I work, how I make decisions, and tips for how you can start to build up your…