I discuss the current struggles and declining revenue of my business. I share how I’m cutting costs, including letting go of his long-time VA, Callie, and eliminating unnecessary expenses.
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00:00 Introduction and Current Business Challenges
01:40 Evaluating Expenses and Making Tough Decisions
02:52 Content Strategy and Audience Engagement 04:36 Revenue Decline and Simplifying Operations
05:00 Shutting Down Projects and Future Plans
05:45 Reflecting on Past Successes and Setting New Goals
08:02 Conference Costs and Financial Planning
09:45 Domain Management and Cost Cutting
16:23 Course Shutdown and Revenue Impact
22:38 Sponsorship Challenges and Revenue Struggles
24:21 Cutting Costs and Shifting Focus
27:39 Exploring New Ventures: Etsy Print on Demand
30:12 Donation Model and Affiliate Marketing
34:41 Amazon Influencer Program and Product Recommendations
41:31 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans
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