My Business is Failing: How I'm Dealing - DS569

June 16, 2025 00:45:27
My Business is Failing: How I'm Dealing - DS569
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My Business is Failing: How I'm Dealing - DS569

Jun 16 2025 | 00:45:27

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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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