11 MAY 2018 · It’s not very often I speak to television ‘celebrities’ on the podcast, so this episode is a little bit different. Join me as I speak with Joseph Valente, 2015 winner of the BBC television program The Apprentice. Joseph has a very interesting story to share – from becoming Lord Sugar’s business partner to later buying him out, to his current personal branding mission. After ending his partnership with Lord Sugar, Joseph no longer wanted to be known as ‘Alan Sugar’s business partner’, or ‘The Apprentice winner’, he wanted to break free and build his personal brand. The first step he took towards building his personal brand was writing a book. Today he creates a lot of online content. In the episode Joseph and I talk about creating the right content to connect with your target audience. I had a really fascinating conversation with Joseph. He talked about developing a hunger and fire in his belly at the age 4 (which led to him to winning The Apprentice), which is still very much within him. However, he is now more educated and experienced, and has really developed as a business man. He wants to help and mentor others and is launching the The Joseph Valente Academy later this year. Essential Learning Points From This Episode: Business partnerships do not need to last forever and it’s important to regularly assess if you have a shared vision Only you can take control of your personal brand – don’t let it be defined by others Why it’s important to test your content on different channels to find your tribe When it comes to social media, focus on being where you are happiest How to work out what content to create by looking at what is trending and where you can add value Much, much more! Important Links & Mentions From this Episode: Joseph’s Instagram Joseph’s LinkedIn Joseph’s Twitter ImpraGas BBC - The Apprentice Joseph’s Book: Expelled From the Classroom to Billionaire Boardroom Rise of the Youpreneur Personal Branding Roadmap Sign-up for the FREE Youpreneur Launchpad Training Course Join the Youpreneur Community and Build Your Business FAST! Thank You for Tuning In! There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose mine, and I’m grateful for that. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the top and bottom of this page. Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes, they’re extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally! Lastly, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, to get automatic updates every time a new episode goes live!

8 MAY 2018 · I'm all about growth when it comes to business. I'm a firm believer that if you aren't growing, then you are stagnating. This is where the importance of testing comes in: whether testing out a new marketing or product idea, or even a business relationship. Whatever it takes to help you find what works for you and grow your business faster. In this episode, I share my ideas and examples of what growth has meant to me based on my years in business. I also go into why I'm hitting the pause button on Two Minute Tuesdays for the meantime and what you can expect from YoupreneurFM! Essential Learning Points From This Episode: Chris shares the origin stories behind some of his businesses such as Virtual Staff Finder and the Youpreneur Community. What social media tool Chris used to help validate and launch Youpreneur. Much, much more! Important Links & Mentions From This Episode: Youpreneur Summit Rise of the Youpreneur Virtual Staff Finder Periscope Personal Branding Roadmap Sign-up for the FREE Youpreneur Launchpad Training Course Join the Youpreneur Community and Build Your Business FAST! Thank You for Tuning In! There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose mine, and I’m grateful for that. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the top and bottom of this page. Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes, they’re extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally! Lastly, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, to get automatic updates every time a new episode goes live!  

4 MAY 2018 · With the rise of audio and video content in today's market which doesn't seem like it's going to be slowing down anytime soon, a lot of people find themselves asking "Is blogging dead?". In this episode, the Blog Tyrant Ramsay Taplin joins the show to share his thoughts on where a blog has its place in the online landscape and how powerful a blog can be from both a marketing and earning perspective. Ramsay and I also talk about employing long-form content strategies, the effects of repurposing content on your blog as well as what are the best practices when it comes to growing a blog in 2018. If you are interested in kicking your blogging efforts into high gear this year -and I know you are – this is one episode you do not want to miss out on! Essential Learning Points From This Episode: How you can monetize your blog in 2018 and how it's changed from five years ago. Why Ramsay thinks new bloggers should move from an AdSense mentality. Ramsay shares his top SEO strategy tips for this year. How mobile has changed the blogging game. Much, much more! Important Links & Mentions From This Episode: Ramsay Taplin's website Ramsay Taplin on Twitter Darren Rowse How to Start a Blog and Succeed in 2018 AdSense Tumblr Medium Optimizely Viper Chill Pat Flynn Melyssa Griffin Rise of Youpreneur Personal Branding Roadmap Sign-up for the FREE Youpreneur Launchpad Training Course Join the Youpreneur Community and Build Your Business FAST! Thank You for Tuning In! There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose mine, and I’m grateful for that. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the top and bottom of this page. Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes, they’re extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally! Lastly, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, to get automatic updates every time a new episode goes live!

1 MAY 2018 · In this episode, I share the origin story of my latest book Rise of the Youpreneur, how the initial idea wasn't meant for a book and what was the catalyst to turn it into the book it is today. I also talk about how we developed the Youpreneur Roadmap, the difference in my working process between my two books and so much more. I hope this episode shows that it doesn't take moving mountains to get a book out there and hopefully, it might even light a fire under you to get started on your own book as well! Essential Learning Points From This Episode: Why you really need to listen to your customers. Chris talks about how publishing a book is one of the best ways to establish yourself in your market as an influencer. Much, much more! Important Links & Mentions From This Episode: Rise of the Youpreneur Virtual Freedom Personal Branding Roadmap Sign-up for the FREE Youpreneur Launchpad Training Course Join the Youpreneur Community and Build Your Business FAST! Thank You for Tuning In! There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose mine, and I’m grateful for that. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the top and bottom of this page. Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes, they’re extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally! Lastly, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, to get automatic updates every time a new episode goes live!

27 APR 2018 · Social media is unavoidable for us entrepreneurs and grows even more competitive as time goes by. This is especially true for us as we build our businesses around our personal brands, but we also need to watch out as social media can also become a big timesink if we aren't too careful with how we manage it. In this episode, I share my own personal tips and strategies on how to become super productive with social media management such as why we need to put processes in place, staying on top of the latest industry news and so much more. Social media moves so fast these days but with the right perspective and strategy in place, you can still make an impact on your audience that establishes you as an authority. Now it's time for you to let me know which social media management tip works the best for you - send me your favorite tactic over on Twitter. Essential Learning Points From This Episode: The importance of setting the right goals in place. What are the questions you need to ask in order to develop a social media strategy. How content calendars can help boost your productivity. How striving for perfection on social media can hurt your time management. Much, much more! Important Links & Mentions From This Episode: Sweet Process Buffer MeetEdgar Rise of the Youpreneur Personal Branding Roadmap Sign-up for the FREE Youpreneur Launchpad Training Course Join the Youpreneur Community and Build Your Business FAST! Thank You for Tuning In! There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose mine, and I’m grateful for that. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the top and bottom of this page. Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes, they’re extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally! Lastly, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, to get automatic updates every time a new episode goes live!

24 APR 2018 · By now everyone probably knows that I’m a big believer in the P2P “people-to-people” philosophy when it comes to engaging with my audience. This is why I wanted to talk about one of my favorite ways to reach out to them and make someone’s day. It all comes down to considering your community, what they (...) Continue Reading The post YOU285 – A Simple Way to Make Someone s Day appeared first on ChrisDucker.com.

20 APR 2018 · The concept of SEO can be pretty intimidating for a lot of online entrepreneurs, there’s so much to learn and the rules always seem to keep changing and updating just when you think you get the hang of it. This is why I’ve invited Phil Singleton on to the show to break it down for (...) Continue Reading The post YOU284 – Finally Getting to Grips with Your SEO, with Phil Singleton appeared first on ChrisDucker.com.

17 APR 2018 · During our journey as entrepreneurs, we’ve come across different kinds of teachers. From the ones we meet during webinars or masterminds to the people we meet during conferences who have made an impact on us. In this episode, I talk about how teachers are a crucial ingredient when it comes to what we can accomplish, (...) Continue Reading The post YOU283 – Why You Need to Fall in Love with Teaching appeared first on ChrisDucker.com.

13 APR 2018 · A lot of us entrepreneurs can often get lost in the routine of chasing our goals down that we forget to look up and recognize what we’ve accomplished and what we were looking forward to in the first place. In this episode, entrepreneur and IT specialist Richard Tubb joins the show to talk about the (...) Continue Reading The post YOU282 – How to Journal for Business Growth, with Richard Tubb appeared first on ChrisDucker.com.

10 APR 2018 · When you’ve put in the effort and hours of growing your business, how do you know when you’ve made it? In this episode of Two Minute Tuesday, I talk about reaching the summit of success as a Youpreneur. Success can look like different things to different people. It can look like finally quitting your day job, (...) Continue Reading The post YOU281 – How to Know When You ve Made It! appeared first on ChrisDucker.com.