Episodios

  • What’s the Best Way to Market Consulting Services Without Revealing Too Much?
    Sep 4 2025

    💡 Free Tool: Validate Your Next Offer in Minutes

    After more than a decade of creating online products that consistently sell, we’ve developed a proven 3-part system to know if an idea will be profitable and have viral potential—before ever building it. We’ve now turned that process into the AI Idea Validator, a simple GPT-powered tool that gives you instant clarity and confidence for your next launch. Try it free here: freedombynumber.com/idea-validator


    Navigating Marketing Strategies: Balancing Knowledge Sharing and Sales

    In this episode, Donna seeks advice on how to navigate sharing valuable content in a case study without giving away her 'secret sauce.' The discussion covers strategies for selling different types of products – whether it's a DIY course or high-ticket consulting services. Key points include the importance of showcasing results and the process without overwhelming potential clients, and the value of driving traffic to lead magnets. Detailed guidance is provided on setting up a funnel to convert leads into clients, leveraging video content, and utilizing podcasts and influencers to expand reach.


    00:00 Introduction and Case Study Query

    00:40 Balancing Free Content and Paid Services

    01:26 Consulting vs. DIY Products

    03:07 Crafting an Effective Case Study

    08:17 Driving Traffic to Your Lead Magnet

    10:34 Building and Testing Your Funnel

    13:31 Leveraging Podcasts and Influencers

    15:53 Final Tips and Encouragement

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    3 m
  • What Are the Best Strategies for Building an Online Business Without Going Live?
    Aug 30 2025

    💡 Free Tool: Validate Your Next Offer in Minutes

    After more than a decade of creating online products that consistently sell, we’ve developed a proven 3-part system to know if an idea will be profitable and have viral potential—before ever building it. We’ve now turned that process into the AI Idea Validator, a simple GPT-powered tool that gives you instant clarity and confidence for your next launch. Try it free here: freedombynumber.com/idea-validator

    Navigating Health Challenges While Building a Successful Online Business

    In this episode, Suzanne discusses her journey of developing an online business amidst health challenges that prevent her from committing to live sessions. The conversation covers strategies to make a non-live business model work, emphasizing the creation of recorded content and courses. Key topics include leveraging AI to help clients find their life path, the importance of professionalism, and deciding between different business models such as do-it-yourself, done-with-you, or asynchronous coaching. Suggestions include focusing on lead generation through social media advertising, offering a box-of-the-month subscription, and using tools like Loom for client interactions.


    00:00 Introduction and Initial Query

    00:26 Health Challenges and Workarounds

    01:07 Niche and Market Research

    02:31 Professionalism and Course Ideas

    04:05 Homeschooling and Time Management

    05:37 Creating a Sales Funnel

    10:59 Subscription Model and Box of the Month

    14:12 Asynchronous Coaching and Final Thoughts

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    7 m
  • Starting from Scratch: How to Build a Business When You Have No Time (or List)
    Sep 10 2025

    🚀 Launch Your First Course in 48 Hours

    Skip the overwhelm and start building your online course—fast. The Tiny Training Toolkit gives you 27 AI-powered tools, templates, and resources to plan and create your first course in under 48 hours. All for just $7. Grab it here: get.freedombynumber.com/ttt

    Do you ever feel like you’re starting from zero—no list, no website, no time to spare—and wonder if building a business is even possible?

    In this episode, John coaches a student who is beginning from scratch while also balancing full-time studies for a doctorate. They discuss the most effective way to use limited time, avoid overwhelm, and start laying the foundation for a future business without wasting years.

    You’ll Learn:

    • The 5 Ones Framework – why focusing on one avatar, one offer, one lead magnet, one traffic source, and one sales path is the fastest way to grow.
    • Why you don’t need a big website – and what to build instead that actually gets you leads.
    • How to prepare for sales later – even if you can’t take on clients or fulfill big offers right now.
    • Do-it-yourself vs. done-for-you products – which type is right for your stage of life.
    • The Freedom Framework roadmap – clarity, attention, leads, sales, profitability, results, and freedom.

    Whether you’re balancing school, work, or family life, you’ll see that starting small and simple isn’t just possible—it’s the smartest way to set yourself up for long-term success.

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    7 m
  • Should You Run Ads Before Your Course Is Ready? A Smarter Path to Growth
    Sep 9 2025

    🚀 Launch Your First Course in 48 Hours

    Skip the overwhelm and start building your online course—fast. The Tiny Training Toolkit gives you 27 AI-powered tools, templates, and resources to plan and create your first course in under 48 hours. All for just $7. Grab it here: get.freedombynumber.com/ttt

    In this episode, we tackle a common question many entrepreneurs face: Should you spend money on Facebook ads to grow your audience before your course is ready?

    One of our coaching students wrestled with whether to promote a freebie through ads while still building her course. Together, we broke down the risks and smarter alternatives.

    Here’s what you’ll learn:

    • Why running ads without a clear path to ROI can be a costly mistake
    • How to validate whether your freebie is truly resonating with your audience
    • The difference between a traffic problem and an offer problem — and how to tell which one you’re facing
    • A simple, practical challenge to build momentum organically (and why this is often better than paid ads early on)
    • How consistent daily content can sharpen your message and accelerate audience growth

    If you’ve ever felt the tension between wanting fast growth and not wasting money, this episode will give you clarity and a framework for making the right decision.

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    4 m
  • Should You Run Ads for Homeschooling Freebies and Products?
    Sep 8 2025

    🚀 Launch Your First Course in 48 Hours

    Skip the overwhelm and start building your online course—fast. The Tiny Training Toolkit gives you 27 AI-powered tools, templates, and resources to plan and create your first course in under 48 hours. All for just $7. Grab it here: get.freedombynumber.com/ttt

    In this episode, Shannon discusses with her guest the elements of building a successful homeschooling curriculum that aligns with public school standards, while also creating a supportive community for parents. They explore traffic sources like Facebook ads and the development of resources such as printable guides and workbooks. Topics include the creation of assessment guides for phonological awareness, phonics, and reading levels, along with strategies for marketing and selling these resources. The conversation also delves into creating a welcoming community with masterclasses and subscription models to help homeschool families thrive.


    00:00 Introduction and Overview

    00:11 Creating Homeschool Curriculum

    01:02 Assessment Guides and Ads

    02:55 Building a Homeschool Community

    03:29 Addressing Challenges and Strategies

    04:38 Customer Journey and Funnel Strategy

    05:32 Pricing and Offers

    09:31 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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    11 m
  • What Are the Steps for Creating an Effective Funnel?
    Aug 28 2025

    🚀 Launch Your First Course in 48 Hours

    Skip the overwhelm and start building your online course—fast. The Tiny Training Toolkit gives you 27 AI-powered tools, templates, and resources to plan and create your first course in under 48 hours. All for just $7. Grab it here: get.freedombynumber.com/ttt

    Mastering Funnel Strategies: Insights and Tips for Effective Sales Funnels

    In this episode, Harry asks for guidance on starting ads and refining his sales funnel approach. The discussion covers the importance of focusing on free giveaways to build an audience, transitioning to a signature course, and the effectiveness of 'tiny training' ads. Detailed advice is given on creating an upsell and bump offers, the importance of storytelling in upsells, and maintaining clean breaks between different funnels to avoid customer confusion. The session emphasizes experimentation and the strategic structuring of offers to maximize sales conversions and customer engagement.

    00:00 Introduction and Greetings

    00:14 Discussing the Freebie and Tiny Trainings

    01:12 Funnel Hacking and Signature Course

    02:42 Tiny Training Toolkit and Bump Offers

    05:24 Upsells and Traffic Strategies

    08:49 Final Tips and Warnings

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    9 m
  • AI Will Replace Millions of Workers by 2027 (Here’s What to Do)
    Aug 27 2025

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    By 2027, millions of jobs could be replaced by AI. This isn’t hype—it’s happening faster than anyone expected. OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei have already warned that AI will surpass human ability in most areas within just a few years.


    In this video, you’ll discover:

    ✅ The truth about how fast AI is reshaping the workforce

    ✅ What industries and roles are most at risk of automation

    ✅ Real examples of companies already replacing jobs with AI

    ✅ The practical steps you can take right now to protect your income and thrive


    The good news? This wave isn’t just about job loss—it’s the biggest wealth-building opportunity since the early internet. If you take action now, you can leverage AI to create freedom, income, and impact.


    👨‍💻 About me: I’m John Whitford, and I left my corporate engineering job to build a family-first online business. Instead of fearing AI, I’ve learned how to use it to scale, serve, and create more freedom than I ever thought possible.


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    6 m
  • What is the pricing strategies for my tiny front end offers?
    Feb 18 2025

    Pricing Strategies for Meal Planning Products: Initial and Upsell Offers

    This episode discusses the pricing strategies for launching a meal planning product targeting moms. The focus is on determining the initial offer price, which includes a 'tiny training' with printables, aimed at making meal planning easier. It also covers the transformation promised to customers, cost-saving benefits, and pricing structures for upsells, such as a comprehensive family planner. Tips include starting with a lower initial price to build social proof and gradually increasing it, as well as ensuring the upsell has a substantial discount to encourage purchases.

    00:00 Introduction and Initial Offer Discussion

    01:10 Defining the Transformation

    01:49 Pricing Strategy and Value Proposition

    05:04 Upsell Offer and Pricing

    07:11 Testing and Optimization

    08:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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    5 m