TeenBiz - Small Business for Students

The "I Don't Spam" Seal (psst...it's free!)

teenbizideas@yahoo.com (DGB) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:37:47 PDT

We've talked about it over and over again...email marketing is one of the biggest keys to success with your online business. Not only is it incredibly inexpensive and easy-to-setup, it is automated so you can sit back and watch your business run itself while you work on other things.

Here's the problem though. Below almost every opt-in form on the web is a little blurb of text that says something to the effect of, "We hate spam as much as you do and will never share or sell your email address."

Great idea right? WRONG.

Everyone is saying that...and I do mean EVERYONE. If you type in the exact quoted phrase, "we will never share your email address" on Google you get 3.12 MILLION results. And yet people are still getting spam in their inboxes...so some of these guys must be lying.

Well, say hello to the "I Don't Spam" seal, the first 3rd party that can help you actually prove your innocence in the world of spam. IDS monitors your site and email list each month for possible spam violations and then links this data to the seal on your site, providing an instant snapshot for your visitors that you do indeed "hate spam and will never spam their email address."

The seal is free to use, Click here to complete the 30 second sign up process.

Hardly Working: Website Ideas

teenbizideas@yahoo.com (DGB) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:28:58 PDT

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One of the most inspirational stories I have ever heard.

teenbizideas@yahoo.com (DGB) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:27:18 PDT

If this doesn't inspire you...I don't know what will!

The story of Sylvester Stallone that no one seems to know about.

Its Time to Think Big...Six Figures Anyone?

teenbizideas@yahoo.com (DGB) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:53:18 PDT

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Student entrepreneurs are successful...but what about when we graduate? In this episode we discuss the mindset and goals we need to have in order to truly live the lifestyle we want AFTER we graduate.

How big can you dream?

The New Entrepreneur: Is it YOU?

teenbizideas@yahoo.com (DGB) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:43:08 PST

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A new style of entrepreneur is emerging from college campuses all over the country. He's successful, but you don't have to be him to find the same rewards in your own endeavors. Learn the attributes that will lead you to success as an entrepeneur without having to be someone you're not.

In this episode I mentioned a TED Talk about success, watch it here.

Interview with Ted Murphy, CEO of Izea.com

teenbizideas@yahoo.com (DGB) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:22:16 PST

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In this episode I sit down with the successful Ted Murphy, the Creative Superfreak himself. Ted is an awesome guy that is really doing some amazing stuff in the blogging/social networking world (don't believe me? check out his company IZEA, 250,000 bloggers can't be wrong. In this interview Ted talks about his first business, how he got to where he is, and what the future holds.

To learn more about Ted and his story, visit his blog at www.ted.me, you could even enter his contest to win 52 bags of your favorite cold cereal...and you thought he wasn't creative :)

Ask Ted Murphy, CEO of IZEA & Is This Really Marketing?

teenbizideas@yahoo.com (DGB) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:15:10 PDT

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Ever wanted to as a student entrepreneur turned CEO a question? Here is your chance...Ted Murphy, CEO of IZEA.com and former student entrepreneur (former because he graduated) is going to sit down for a Skype interview with me in just over a week. Use the comments feature below to let me know what questions you want me to ask Ted.

Plus, we finally get down to talking about marketing and how two things that many people usually don't think of as marketing are vital parts to the success of your business.

Interview With Michael Shumway, Co-Creator of AudioCouch.com

teenbizideas@yahoo.com (DGB) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:23:05 PDT

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In this episode I talk with Michael Shumway, Co-Creator of AudioCouch.com and discuss the concerns and questions you came up with from the "Will it work" episode from a few weeks ago. The question I have for you now is...

HAS YOUR OPINION CHANGED?

Why or why not? Knowing what you know now after listening to Michael's side of the equation, what do you think about AudioCouch's future? Leave your thoughts in the comments area below.

How to Get Legit Site Traffic That Lasts

teenbizideas@yahoo.com (DGB) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:29:26 PDT

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Learn how to get traffic from forums and blogs that actually lasts. Plus, if you do it right you will actually setup your site for big success in the future. Don't just spam these guys...give them what they want and it will pay off in the long run.

Will This Business Fail?! AudioCouch.com

teenbizideas@yahoo.com (DGB) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:51:55 PDT

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Hey guys...here is a chance for you to all test your entrepreneurial savvy. A friend of mine just started this site, AudioCouch.com and its in BETA right now...getting ready to launch soon. The question I have for you is...

WILL THIS BUSINESS WORK?

Why or why not? What do you think are it's strong points? What are it's weak points? Visit their site, check it out, and post your thoughts in the comments section below. Best comment wins a free copy of "The 7-Day Startup".

New TeenBiz Listener Business: Forward Slash Media

teenbizideas@yahoo.com (DGB) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:50:26 PDT

Ben C, a TeenBiz listener just started a new video editing business called Forward Slash Media. To test his skills I had him create the new video that is found on the top of the right sidebar of the site at teenbizideas.org...he did a great job and his fees were very reasonable.

Right now Ben is offering a 50% discount to new customers on their first project. If you need any video editing or production done in the next little while, shoot Ben an email at ben.fsmediaproductions@gmail.com . I guarantee you won't find anyone else that can edit video at prices like Ben's.

Great job Ben and best of luck!

The Greatest Product You Could Ever Sell

teenbizideas@yahoo.com (DGB) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:03:39 PDT

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In this podcast we talk about two products. One that will make you many times more money than the other. The difference between the two is not large and you may find that you have been selling the wrong product for weeks, months or even years!

Got any thoughts on this podcast? Leave a comment below!

July Free Business Idea #4 (of 4) + TeenBiz: The Course!

teenbizideas@yahoo.com (DGB) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:16:27 PDT

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Idea #4: Make $20 Over and Over Again

Wanna make money while you make money? That is the 4th business idea for the month of July! Tell people about TeenBiz: The Course v2.0 that is officially named "The 7-Day Startup" and every time someone you sent to the site places an order...you make $20. Send emails to friends, put a link on your blog, put ads on Google...do whatever you want, every time someone buys...you get 75% of the profits. Click here for details:

https://paydotcom.com/a.page.php?id=14910&u=rowsbydog

Secret Hidden Link for TeenBiz Listeners

The price for the 7-Day Startup is $27...but here's a little secret that is exclusive for TeenBiz listeneres. When you visit the website (http://www.the-sse.com/) click on the little house made of folded $50 dollar bills at the top...instead of paying $27 you will only pay $9! It doesn't look like a link, its just the top banner, but I stuck a hidden link in there so that TeenBiz listeners could get a sweet deal.

July Free Business Ideas #3 (of 4)

teenbizideas@yahoo.com (DGB) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:03:35 PDT

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Every week for the month of July get a free, super-rad business idea that you can start quickly and easily. If you spend a few hours on this idea this weekend, you are guaranteed to make some money...I did. Listen to the podcast for details!

July Free Business Idea #2 (of 4)

teenbizideas@yahoo.com (DGB) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:31:58 PDT

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Every week for the month of July get a free, super-rad business idea that you can start quickly and easily. Today's idea is pretty darn simple and might even help you pass your next english class. Listen to the podcast for details!

July Free Business Idea #1 (of 4)

teenbizideas@yahoo.com (DGB) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:49:05 PDT

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Every week for the month of July get a free, super-rad business idea that you can start quickly and easily. Today's idea takes only a digital camera or camcorder and can make you as much as $50-$75 an hour. Listen to the podcast for details!

How to Grow ANY Business in Three Steps

teenbizideas@yahoo.com (DGB) — Mon, 26 May 2008 18:19:45 PDT

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Join the early notification list for TeenBiz: The Course V2 and get a free guide that shows you how to get a free website, autoresponder, and membership site. Use the form on the top right of this page to sign up.

Exposures x Conversion Rate x Price = Revenue
Exposures
-People who see your ad or visit your website
Conversion Rate
-Percentage of people who see your ad or site that become customers
Price
-The value of the product each customer purchases from you

EBOOK REVIEW: Kids Business Ideas

teenbizideas@yahoo.com (DGB) — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:57:23 PDT

On the podcast last week I mentioned a new product, Kids Business Ideas, that TeenBiz listener Tessa Smolinski created. A couple days later Tessa emailed me a copy of her book to check out. To say I was impressed would be an understatement!

Kids Business Ideas is full of a lot of really, REALLY solid stuff. Tessa really has the entrepreneurial spirit and mindset.

I can easily see how someone could flip through this book and say, "man, there's nothing really new..." but they would be wrong. If you decide to give this book a try, take it slow. Chew on each idea for a few minutes and let your creativity explore the possibilities. Print out a copy and make notes on the book as you go. Do this and you WILL finish with a fat list of high-potential businesses you could start very easliy.

The only downide I saw was the formatting. It was a little bit difficult to follow simply due to the text formatting but I talked to her about it and it sounds like that is not permanent and it will be all snazzy very soon.

Check out the Kids Business Ideas website.

TeenBiz - 4/30/08

teenbizideas@yahoo.com (DGB) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:42:56 PDT

Three Key Skills for Student Entrepreneurs

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Marketing
-BOOK: Made to Stick - Chip and Dan Heath
Interpersonal
-BOOK: How to Win Friends and Influence People - Dale Carnegie
Presentation
-BOOK: Beyond Bullet Points - Cliff Atkinson

Business Idea
-PowerPoint Doctor

New Listener Product
-Kids Business Ideas

Exclusive TeenBiz Access to Sendside Beta!!

teenbizideas@yahoo.com (DGB) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:19:14 PDT

Sendside, THE next generation of email (100% secure and ridiculously powerful) has released their Beta version by INVITATION ONLY! Seriously, go to their site and try to join...all you can do is request a membership and hope they pick you...seriously.

TeenBiz has secured approval for exclusive Sendside invitations which we will start sending out on Thursday, April 10, at 4:00pm ET.

So what does it take to get an invite?

Send an email to teenbizideas@yahoo.com and put the word "Sendside" in the Subject line. We will offer invitations on a first come first serve basis...so don't dilly dally.

Once you have an invite all you have to do is click the link in the email for instant access to Sendside's powerful, beta version of what is geared up to possibly be the biggest thing since Google...no joke. Talking with one of Sendside's investors the other day he said that investors everywhere all green with envy that they are not on board this big-time project.

New, Short 10 Second Poll

teenbizideas@yahoo.com (DGB) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:17:59 PDT

TeenBiz: The Course v1.0 was good, but it we really want to set a new standard. Version 2.0 is going to rock and fit the needs of student entrepreneurs in some really cool ways. Right now though, we need to know what YOU want so that when you crack open v2.0 for the first time, you smile big and say "this is exactly what I needed." There is a little poll in the sidebar that will help us understand what you are looking for. There are only three choices...it will take you less than 10 seconds. Thanks guys...you rock!

Free Beginners Guide to SEO

teenbizideas@yahoo.com (DGB) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:25:49 PDT

As alluded to in the podcast SEOMoz.org offers a free, beginner search engine optimization (SEO) course that I would highly recommend. It covers a lot of quality content:

--Keyword research
--Building friendly sites
--Link building
--Search engine operation

Plus many other topics that are worthy of your time. It will take you about an hour to an hour and a half to go through this (don't skim, print it off and highlight as you go, really study this stuff) and will be one of the more valuable hours spent on your business.

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TeenBiz - 3/22/08

teenbizideas@yahoo.com (DGB) — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 11:27:54 PDT

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Basics

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Tools from Podcast
-Keyword Tool

Link Directories
-Domaining.in
-LiveLinkDirectory
-The Link Catalog
-Dmegs
-TagTooga

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TeenBiz The Course...v2.0 Coming Soon!

teenbizideas@yahoo.com (DGB) — Thu, 01 May 2008 09:07:16 PDT

We need your help and want to give you something free at the same time. We are in the process of updating (a nice word for completely overhauling) the old "TeenBiz Course" and need your input on what you want included or don't want included in the next version.

Download TeenBiz v1.0

Give us your feedback and when the new version is ready we'll make sure you are the first to get a free copy. Send your feedback to:

teenbizideas [at] yahoo.com

Be as harsh as you want, the old version has some pretty shabby parts to it so we are hoping for some really mean feedback...bring it on!

TeenBiz - 2/4/08

teenbizideas@yahoo.com (DGB) — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:34:56 PST

The Keys to Info Product Success

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Keys to Info Product Success
-You don't always have to innovate
-Avoid "how to make money" products
-Stick to things you are good at; unique is good
-Look to the future, see a bigger picture
-Don't leave the website and traffic to the end
-Create the headline first THEN the product

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