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Stepping outside my comfort zone

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Home Builder with The Flooring Girl

My blog has been doing very well.  And, I mean very well...as in generating a very full time income.  (In fact, for many it would be 2 full time incomes).

 

My goal is to keep growing. So, I keep trying to learn and grow and diversify.  I've been taking a bunch of steps lately to do that (including buying a second blog).

 

On Monday, I took another big step (or at least a big step for me).

 

I have 2 very successful SEO ebooks on my site.  In fact, they've earned more than $25,000 net profit so far.  Of course almost all those sales have been through affiliates.  When I sell an ebook by myself I have a higher profit margin of course.  And, of course, selling it either way is great for my bottom line.

 

So, I just created a FREE SEO course over email. It's a 5 day set of emails (all are free) and creates a funnel towards my 2 ebooks.  And, it creates a new email list.

 

I've been meaning to do this since January.  But, I've been so busy and putting this off for months.  I haven't been using emails for 2.5 years...so long that I forgot how to use ActiveCampaign. 

 

I finally did it.  Yes, some tech glitches over the weekend and I was pulling my hair out (it's a good thing I have a lot of hair.  You can barely notice).

 

So I put this up on Monday afternoon, and posted it in a blogging group to get advice.  1.5 days later, I now have 88 subscribers.

 

I now have to figure out how to promote it so that I get subscribers on a regular basis, and that's what I'm working on now (or over the next few weeks).

 

One of the suggestions was to create a separate landing page for the free course.  The page is kind of bare since I don't know how to create these on Divi (I'm not tech savvy) so I will revisit this in the future.  If you have an interest in signing up, click here.

 

Now, I will have a list where I can share my SEO and blogging knowledge.  Of course I'll have to keep up with it each week.  Crossing my fingers I can do this.

 

I will continue to update you with my progress over the next few weeks.  Hopefully these steps I'm taking will continue to add more layers to my strong foundation.  If they add an extra $2,000-$3,000/month, I'll be thrilled.

Comments(33)

Shirley Coomer
Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living - Phoenix, AZ
Realtor, Keller Williams Realty, Phoenix Az

This looks very interesting!

May 22, 2019 06:06 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Debbie,
So happy for you. I know you've worked hard at this.  I'll be signing up for your FREE course since I just launched a new website/blog last month. 

May 22, 2019 06:42 AM
Carol Williams

Definitely!

May 23, 2019 04:40 AM
Debbie Gartner

Congrats. That's so awesome.  I will probably start my own FB group in a couple of weeks, so you may be interested in joining.


 

May 22, 2019 02:58 PM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

I passed this on to my partner who could undoubtedly greatly benefit! Congratulations to you, Debbie, on your online successes!!

May 22, 2019 10:44 AM
Debbie Gartner

Awesome. Thx. 

May 22, 2019 02:59 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Congratulations Debbie.  I wish you all the best with this adventure.  No doubt you have a lot of well-deserved support here. 

May 22, 2019 11:08 AM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Debbie, thank you for this encouraging post - even if we postpone things, they can still get done eventually, if we keep them on the list. I wish you success and good return on your investment of time and effort. It's always great to read your posts.

May 22, 2019 12:36 PM
Margaret Goss
@Properties - Winnetka, IL
Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate

I didn't know you could buy a blog! I like your new one - clean and user friendly with lots of those links to great products.

 

May 22, 2019 01:00 PM
Debbie Gartner

Yes, you can. Most people go through a 3rd party like flippa and they take a commission. This one was unplanned. It's from someone I know.

May 22, 2019 03:00 PM
Caroline Gerardo
Licensed in 20 states - Newport Beach, CA
C. G. Barbeau the Loan Lady nmls 324982

I signed up. I follow you on a couple other sites and you are amazing.

May 22, 2019 01:04 PM
Debbie Gartner

Thx so much. That is so super sweet to hear.

May 22, 2019 03:01 PM
MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900
Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA
Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

Hi

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

 

May 22, 2019 01:21 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Debbie you are kicking some butt girlfriend! Look at you go! I love it!! I will be sure to check this out!!

May 22, 2019 02:47 PM
Debbie Gartner

Thx.  Yes, night and day vs 2 years ago.  I was determined to survive and now starting to thrive.

May 22, 2019 03:02 PM
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

I'm so glad for you Debbie - and so in awe of your talent and dedication.

May 22, 2019 09:25 PM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Seeing innovation in any form is attractive...May yours serve you well....

May 23, 2019 06:40 AM
Brad Andersohn
Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Always loved... (and still do) reading your posts!

Knowing your comfort zone Debbie, it should be bigger than the globe!!
Hope you're doing amazingly and awesomely well! :)

May 23, 2019 10:43 AM
Debbie Gartner

Brad Andersohn thx That means the world to me since I first started learning from you in 2010.  So far so good. I already have 210 subscribers, and I think that's crazy.

May 23, 2019 02:57 PM
Linda Piper
Planatek Financial, Inc. - Ventura, CA

Signed up!  Really looking forward to the new information as I'm getting ready to start a new blog shortly!  Thank you Debbie.

May 23, 2019 12:36 PM
Debbie Gartner

Linda Piper that's great.  thx.  Did you buy either of the ebooks?  If not, if/when you have an interest, don't buy it online.  I give it to past students at a STEEP discount as they supported me when I needed it most.  So PM me if you ever have an interest.

May 23, 2019 02:59 PM
John Henry, Florida Architect
John Henry Masterworks Design International, Inc. - Orlando, FL
Residential Architect, Luxury Custom Home Design

I appreciate the transparent way you present this to us Debbie.  It is really interesting to hear how you put this all together!!  Thank you, and I will start soon with your program.  By the way, I just put together a sixth web site on Weebly.  Their SEO system is vastly superior to anything I've seen before.  It allows you to write in each page's html extension which is crucial.  Thank you.

May 24, 2019 05:05 AM
Debbie Gartner

John- that's great.  but, I would only do WP.  Weebly SEO is highly inferior.  and, it's not good for pinterest.

May 25, 2019 05:18 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Debbie Gartner  How kind of you to share your SEO knowledge for free. You have a heart of Gold. You have offered help to us many times and I have not taken advantage of your offers. This time I will- Thank You  

May 24, 2019 06:19 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

How exciting Debbie, if anyone can pull this off, it's YOU. Count me in, I'll head to your site and sign up. Thanks. 

May 24, 2019 06:22 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Where on earth do you find time to do this and sell flooring, Debbie?! You must be incredibly organized - I need some tips on organization from you!

May 25, 2019 06:50 AM
Debbie Gartner

Debe Maxwell, CRS LOL...now flooring has become my side gig rather than vice versa.

May 28, 2019 03:42 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good afternoon Debbie - I can see that you are really doing well.  Congratulations!  I will mention this to others.

May 25, 2019 01:01 PM
Debbie Gartner

Grant - Yes, I'm still astounded.

May 28, 2019 03:43 PM
Julie A. Black
KAUAI DREAMS REALTY Kauai Real Property Specialist - Kapaa, HI
CLHMS, CRS, GRI, Realtor, Broker

OKAY SIGNED UP. Not sure what I signed up for but since I have learned a lot from your blogs I'm a willing participant.

May 28, 2019 06:41 PM
Eileen Begley
Coldwell Banker, DelMonte - Carmel, CA
Monterey Real Estate

Hi Debbie; As usual you are a total inspiration!

Jan 03, 2020 06:30 PM