Podcast Summary
Learn from a successful businessperson for free: Start as an apprentice to gain valuable skills and experience, which can lead to significant income and opportunities in the future
Being a disruptive entrepreneur doesn't necessarily require a large financial investment to start and scale a business. Instead, one effective strategy is to work for free as an apprentice for a successful businessperson. This approach allows you to learn valuable skills and gain practical experience, which can lead to significant income and opportunities in the future. When starting out, it's essential to embrace the mindset of a disruptor, think creatively, and be willing to learn and adapt. Additionally, while money can be helpful, it's not always the most important factor when getting started. By focusing on learning and gaining experience, you can set yourself up for long-term success.
Learn from successful entrepreneurs and influencers: Gain insights, skills, and connections by working, engaging, and following successful entrepreneurs and influencers online
Seeking knowledge and learning from successful entrepreneurs and influencers is crucial for starting and growing a business with limited resources. This can be achieved by working for them for free, engaging with their content such as live feed videos, podcasts, and social media platforms, and following their social media accounts. By doing so, you'll gain valuable insights, learn new skills, and build connections that can open doors for future opportunities. The abundance of free information available online makes it essential to find and consume the best resources to stay informed and competitive in the business world. Additionally, observing how influencers solve their business problems and share their solutions can provide valuable lessons for your own entrepreneurial journey.
Maximize your online presence to be discoverable: Having a website, ebooks, audiobooks, physical books, and social media presence is crucial for individuals to effectively use their time and be discoverable on massive platforms like Facebook, Amazon, and Google.
In today's digital world, having a strong online presence is crucial for individuals, especially influencers, to leverage their time effectively and be discoverable. Many massive platforms like Facebook, Amazon, and Google act as glorified search engines, and if you're not searchable on these platforms, you risk losing potential followers, customers, or fans. This means having a website, ebooks, audiobooks, physical books, and an active presence on various social media platforms. A lack of online assets can lead to missed opportunities, much like fishing without a rod or net when fish are jumping. Preparation and setting up these assets before gaining fame or attention is essential. Another strategy for growth is joint ventures, where individuals collaborate with others to expand their reach and offerings. This can lead to mutually beneficial relationships and increased success.
Collaborating with complementary businesses and influencers: Expand your network, offer joint ventures, engage with influencers, and create a referral program to boost brand reach and sales.
Expanding your business network and collaborating with complementary non-competing businesses and influencers can significantly boost your brand and reach. Joint ventures allow you to offer each other's products or services, creating a win-win situation. For instance, luxury watch brands like Odenmar's Piguet or Rolex could partner with an expensive phone company like Vertu. Another strategy is to connect with big influencers. By providing value to them, such as sharing their content or promoting their work, you can build a reciprocal relationship. This can lead to them promoting your brand to their massive followings. Lastly, having a referral program can encourage existing customers to bring in new business. By incentivizing them with rewards, you can create a powerful word-of-mouth marketing machine. Remember, while word-of-mouth is powerful, it takes time to build up. A referral program can help you speed up the process and scale your business more effectively.
Effective marketing doesn't require a big budget: Encourage word-of-mouth, create rewards programs, ask for reviews, and release a minimum viable product to gather feedback and improve
Effective marketing doesn't have to cost a fortune. Leveraging word-of-mouth and creating a rewards program are free ways to encourage people to share your work. Asking for reviews or testimonials is also a simple yet powerful strategy. Additionally, don't wait to release a perfect product. Instead, get a good enough version out quickly, gather feedback, and use the revenue to improve and innovate. Apple is a great example of this, constantly updating and releasing new versions of their products. Remember, price and value are linked, so start selling and providing value to your customers as soon as possible.
Starting a Business with No Money: Be creative, resourceful, and focus on customers for a no-money business. Lower prices, ask for feedback, reinvest, and leverage social media.
Starting a business with no money is possible by being creative, resourceful, and focusing on providing solutions and excellent service to your customers. You can reduce the price of your product or service and ask for feedback to improve it, while also using the revenue to reinvest and grow your business. Additionally, having a partner or finding outside financing can help get your business off the ground. These valuable traits, such as creativity, resourcefulness, and a growth mindset, do not require money and can be leveraged through social media and direct interactions with your customers.
Engage in communities beyond one platform for deeper learning: Joining a content creator's Facebook group can offer exclusive content and valuable interactions, deepening your learning experience
Engaging with content creators and communities beyond just one platform can deepen your learning experience. According to Rob Moore, listening to his podcast is valuable, but joining his Facebook group, Disruptive Entrepreneurs, offers additional insights and interactions. He shares exclusive content on Facebook that isn't available on the podcast, and the community provides opportunities for debates, arguments, and even banter. Moore emphasizes the importance of taking risks, and being part of this community represents a calculated risk that can lead to valuable connections and insights. So, if you're interested in Rob Moore's content, consider expanding your engagement to include his Facebook group for a more comprehensive learning experience.
