Looking for ways to grow your small business WordPress Agency? Here are the slides from the 2017 Lehigh Valley WordCamp by Paul B. Taubman of http://DigitalMaestro.com
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Who Am I?
An International Speaker / Trainer
Website & Online Strategy
Published Author
Founder of:
– http://DigitalMaestro.com
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Paul B. Taubman, II
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Important!
This presentation is based on Me.
My Path.
What I did/Am doing.
It does not mean it is right or best for you.
Your mileage may vary.
Dealer Contribution may affect final price.
You better think... Think about what you’re trying to do…
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Fact or Fiction?
1. Laptop Lifestyle – I can work anywhere…
2. Working from home is awesome…
3. I get to work with people I want to work with…
4. I can go on vacation anytime I want…
5. “The plumber is going to come tomorrow since you
will be home…”
6. I can work in my PJs…
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Services
• If you don’t do web services, what else can do offer
to clients?
• What services do you offer/do your clients need that
you can get some extra $$ (affiliate commissions)
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Ideal Customer
• Who specifically buys your product/service? Who do you
like to work with?
• What do you help your customers avoid?
• What do you help your customers achieve?
• Value Proposition (What do you offer that others don’t?)
• Why do customers buy from you instead of an
alternative?
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Tools
Tools I use:
• TimeTrade
• “Theme Subscriptions”
• ESP – Email Service providers
– AWeber, Constant Contact, iContact, Infusionsoft, etc.
• DropBox
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More Tools
More Tools I use:
• Evernote
• PicUp
• Plugins, Themes, etc. (BoldGrid, WooCommerce, etc.)
• TeamWorks
• HipChat & Slack
• GoToWebinar / Zoom
• Send Out Cards
• ZenDesk
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Words o’Widsom & Pitfalls
• 9-5 job is EASY
• Attrition will happen
• Keep the funnel full – always be on the look out
• Routine is good
• Get family buy-in
• Always keep learning
• Stay Positive
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