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This is a personal mentor / coaching program meant for anyone who is serious about getting off to a solid start - or to take an existing product based business to the next level.
A few years back, I offered coaching in this thread, which was heavily Amazon-focused. I coached several people during that time, many who I still remain great friends with to this day.
Also,@biophase offered another excellent coaching program here, but I didn't want to step on his toes so before making this post, I reached out to him. He has said he is cool with me also offering this since he may or may not continue with his offer, and besides - him and I offer a few different things in our coaching that make each of us unique.
Who am I?
I'm what could be considered an "internet veteran", having been online since 1992 before there were even web browsers. I learned programming on my first Commodore 128D computer back in 1988 and taught myself every kind of program and script language I could get my hands on for years.
I have been a highly active contributor on a few large business forums over the years, including this forum of course, and many people can vouch for my experience and dedication to help others. I used to spend hours writing long posts and threads to help other people, and I also blogged for years on the topics of internet and affiliate marketing.
I was an early adopter of Google Adwords and Facebook ads in their first years and have done online / PPC marketing since 2004 when I launched my first business, that I later sold in 2008. During all these years, I have 'been there and done' that on both ends of business - from consulting and helping other companies grow their ROI and profits - to launching and developing my own products, which is where my focus is these days.
After starting from scratch again a few years ago - I invented, designed, prototyped, and patented a physical product that is now in high demand - attracting some very large partner companies. Last year, my companies did nearly $1 Million in sales, though I have helped other companies and entrepreneurs make quite a lot more than that over the years.
I have also been interviewed about my ventures in INC.com (by Stephen Key), and other outlets such as AffPlaybook, and foundr Magazine.
NOTE: For a more detailed overview of my skill set, background, and experience - please see the attached PDF at the bottom.
So, I'm now offering the following 3 different pricing tiers - something for everyone
Based on what seemed to work well from my previous coaching, and what people prefer, the coaching will look like this;
A few years back, I offered coaching in this thread, which was heavily Amazon-focused. I coached several people during that time, many who I still remain great friends with to this day.
Also,@biophase offered another excellent coaching program here, but I didn't want to step on his toes so before making this post, I reached out to him. He has said he is cool with me also offering this since he may or may not continue with his offer, and besides - him and I offer a few different things in our coaching that make each of us unique.
Who am I?
I have been a highly active contributor on a few large business forums over the years, including this forum of course, and many people can vouch for my experience and dedication to help others. I used to spend hours writing long posts and threads to help other people, and I also blogged for years on the topics of internet and affiliate marketing.
I was an early adopter of Google Adwords and Facebook ads in their first years and have done online / PPC marketing since 2004 when I launched my first business, that I later sold in 2008. During all these years, I have 'been there and done' that on both ends of business - from consulting and helping other companies grow their ROI and profits - to launching and developing my own products, which is where my focus is these days.
After starting from scratch again a few years ago - I invented, designed, prototyped, and patented a physical product that is now in high demand - attracting some very large partner companies. Last year, my companies did nearly $1 Million in sales, though I have helped other companies and entrepreneurs make quite a lot more than that over the years.
I have also been interviewed about my ventures in INC.com (by Stephen Key), and other outlets such as AffPlaybook, and foundr Magazine.
Time versus money - why I wish had had a mentor
Quitting my last day job in 2010 felt AMAZING, and the freedom of time to control your own destiny and lifestyle is really priceless. I remember there were many times in my earlier years that I wished that I had a mentor, but I thought at the time that saving money and doing it all myself was instead the best way to go. Surely, I learned a TON of different things with my shoestring budget, DIY attitude - and I became very very knowledgeable in a wide range of fields (more on that below). But if I could go back and do it again - I would have spent some of my money on a mentor so I could have gotten there much faster. I would have also outsourced much more of the work. I instead paid with my time to get where I am today.What can I help you with?
Basically, whether you are starting from scratch without a clue - or if you already have a business that is going but needs direction and growth - I think I can help you.NOTE: For a more detailed overview of my skill set, background, and experience - please see the attached PDF at the bottom.
- Idea brainstorming and validation (If you're starting from scratch)
- Prototyping and pre-production development
- Product research and sourcing
- Crowdfunding success and other ways to fund your idea
- The various ways to monetize a business idea
- The do’s and don’ts of packaging and label design
- Establishing and building a brand that consumers love
- Making videos that will support your marketing efforts
- Utilizing social media and influencer marketing to its fullest
- How to start getting noticed and drive exposure
- 'Outside the box' marketing/promotion ways to acquire customers
- Selling on Amazon
- Driving targeted traffic and front-end sales from PPC / paid traffic sources (Facebook Ads, Google, Instagram, and more)
- Creating your own affiliate program to drive sales
- Converting visitors to sales and why every detail on your website matters
- Maximizing back-end sales, list-building, and LCV (lifetime customer value)
- Getting distributors and retailers interested in your product
- Planning the long term strategy and goal for your business
What can I NOT help you with?
There are some topics that I am less familiar with, so if you're seeking a mentor in any of the following areas, you might want to talk to someone else;- SaaS
- App development
- Ebook / Kindle business model
- Real estate investing
- B2B business models
- Web service development (if you're looking to make the next big social media platform, I'm not your guy)
What do you charge?
I realize so many people are in different stages and have very different needs – ranging from complete beginners without a business - to those who may only need or want some business coaching and advice in the shorter term so they can move forward again.So, I'm now offering the following 3 different pricing tiers - something for everyone
Based on what seemed to work well from my previous coaching, and what people prefer, the coaching will look like this;
- Weekly 1-on-1 Skype (or similar) calls where we go over your past week's progress, current challenges, and an action plan for the following week. I am in the Arizona timezone but will try to accommodate people's availability if they live outside the US.
- You will get my private email and can of course communicate with me as much as you like that way also
- I will set up a closed Facebook group for students where I will share resources that everyone can access, everyone can interact, etc.
- Based on demand, I may also set up weekly group call sessions similar to what Kenric did for his program
What's the fine print? (Disclaimer)
Kenric worded this well in his thread, and I will loosely paraphrase the same disclaimer as he had here. Basically - I will do what I can to drive you forward, set goals for you, follow up, mentor you, and answer any questions along the way. But with all and any business ventures - there are never any guarantees for success. At the end of the day, only YOU are in charge, and must take the action steps needed. I also cannot babysit you every day or constantly try to reach out to you if you do not actively try to reach out to me.Eskil's Mentoring to Accelerate Your Growth (LINK)
I will then get back to you via email, and we get can started soon after the practical stuff is out of the way. I look forward to coaching you!
Eskil
I will then get back to you via email, and we get can started soon after the practical stuff is out of the way. I look forward to coaching you!
Eskil
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