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In this episode we interview Jenny Coxon from ThatHerd.com to talk about monetizing her site.  She’s done a great job building up traffic and just needs to figure out how to use that to make a living. Learn what you should be thinking about when you’re ready to monetize your site as we walk Jenny through some of the many possibilities for her’s. Enjoy the show!

In this episode we interview Justin Cooke from Empire Flippers and ask him about buying and selling websites.  Empire Flippers brokers website sales and purchases, supporting both the seller and the buyer. Learn what to look out for when you consider buying and get a feel for what you might need to spend to get a passive income from a site that’s already built. Enjoy the show!

In this episode I interview Scott Voelker from The Amazing Seller and ask him about selling private label products on FBA. Scott has been running his Amazon private label FBA business for just 5 months and has had tremendous results.  This is definitely a strategy that Jim and Ricky are interested in pursuing in the near future. Enjoy the show!

In this episode, we talk about the well-known secret to retiring rich.  It’s simple but it takes some discipline.  We’ll run through some numbers too so you can see just how valuable the time-value of money really is. Ricky Kesler

In this episode, we talk about how to improve your productivity.  You’ll get five tips for how to make better use of your time.  In the podcast, I referenced the book Getting Things Done by David Allen which I recommend if you want some help prioritizing. Ricky Kesler

In this episode, we talk for the first time about physical, brick and mortar businesses.  We talk about some of the risks involved, and how to get your business recognized when you’re starting off with a really small budget. We talk specifically about my experience starting and running a paintball business in Southwest Virginia and about the business Jim is working on with Nerf guns in Lehi, Utah. Ricky Kesler

In this episode, we talk about buying niche sites as an investment. We talk about where and how to find a good site, and what to look for before you buy. We also introduce a niche site that Jim recently bought. Check out Knife Up. Ricky Kesler

In this episode, I introduce to Ricky Kesler, who will be joining us on the podcast every week. I know Ricky will be an awesome asset to Income School and you’ll learn a lot from him. We talk about niche sites and the site he is working on. Check out Motivate Your Weightloss. Jim Harmer

In this episode I share a 2 month report on my new niche site hobby project in the pontoon boat industry.  I share with you how exactly I started the site and where I plan to go with it. I also share the details of an INCREDIBLE product I’ll be making available on incomeschool.com on December 1 that I know you’ll love. Enjoy the episode, but more importantly, implement it. Jim

In this episode I share a few more internet business and personal finance tips that I’ve learned in the last few months. This episode is a continuation of the episode previous, so be sure to check that one out if you’re just joining us on the show. Enjoy the episode, but more importantly, implement it! Jim Harmer

I have a goal of being in great shape when I’m 50, but if you saw me yesterday you wouldn’t have known it.  I didn’t get out and exercise, and I ate a steak at Texas Roadhouse for dinner.  I may have that goal, but the direction I took yesterday will never lead me to that goal. The same lesson applies to businesses across the web.  We set huge financial goals, but we spend our days learning little SEO tricks instead of just writing good content, we never launch the product because we’re afraid of what people will think, we are too afraid to negotiate a deal, etc. In this episode we take a step back from the “quick, practical” tips taught in other episodes and we focus on a more important, fundamental aspect of your business–your direction.  In the episode I talk about how important it is to track your ACTUAL RESULTS toward your financial goals, and refer to this free spreadsheet that you can download to track your net worth. Enjoy the episode, but more importantly, implement it. Jim Harmer  

Not every blog and podcast that is launched is a monetary success.  The truth is that internet marketing takes a lot of work and know-how.  Some are more successful than others. Today I talk with Sonny and Sandy, who are podcasters and website owners at Podcacher.com.  They started their site 9 years ago but still aren’t getting the income they feel they should be getting from their site. I have connected with Sonny and Sandy many times in the past and they asked to sit down with me and discuss their situation and how to improve.  We recorded the coaching call for you to learn from their successes and failures and experience. Enjoy the episode, but more importantly, implement it! Jim Harmer

Subscribe to Income School on iTunes In this episode I interview Shane and Jocelyn Sams. Shane was a football coach and Jocelyn an elementary school librarian when they heard about creating an online business and dove in head first. They quit their jobs within a year and now make over six figures every single month. What’s in this episode Exactly what to do to go out and find your audience and drag them back to your website How to create a network of smaller sites How to use a forum to create the content on your site Pricing digital products Resources Mentioned Flipped Lifestyle USHistoryTeachers.com CoachXO.com ElementaryLibrarian.com Note: At one point Shane accidentally said they were earning high six figures per month.  Slip of the tongue.  He meant low six figures per month and emailed me to make sure I mentioned this in the show notes so he wouldn’t be misunderstood.  But seriously, after $100,000 per month… who really cares?!?!  

In this episode I talk with the man behind JewelryMonk.com.  Jewelry Monk is a website for those who want to make their own Jewelry.  Even though it’s only a few months old, the site is getting decent traffic, comments, and engaged visitors. In addition to breaking down the business and providing advice on how to monetize the site, I also opened up a conversation about choosing Youtube or a Podcast to build your brand.  Although I love podcasting, in this case I recommended Youtube! Enjoy the episode, but more importantly, implement it! Jim Harmer Links mentioned in this episode Jewelry Monk is the website broken down in this episode

Most of you know that before I started working online, I was a law student and eventually finished and became a lawyer.  By that point, I was too addicted to internet marketing, so I don’t practice law in a firm. Today I’m sharing with you a guide to keeping your business legal and avoiding nasty legal problems that could sink your business. Enjoy the episode, but more importantly, implement it. Jim

On this episode I’m joined by two people I really respect: Tim Conley, who is the man that taught me how to launch a product and the host of the Foolish Adventure Show Podcast, and my brother-in-law Brian Ricks. Brian’s website, 101HomeSchoolIdeas.com, has been around for about 5 months and he already has a small following.  He’s ready to build and launch a product and has come to the podcast to get advice on how to do that. Enjoy the episode, but more importantly, implement it. Jim Harmer

WordPress is an incredible business building tool. Despite the fact that I’ve built many websites from scratch, I wouldn’t even think about creating a website without WordPress now. In this episode I take questions from listeners around the world who have questions or problems with their WordPress sites. Enjoy the episode, but more importantly, implement it. Jim Harmer Helpful Resources My favorite WordPress plugins My favorite hosting companies My favorite WordPress themes

John Lee Dumas has taken the podcasting world by storm over the last year and a half with his Entrepreneur on Fire Podcast and $100,000 per month earnings from his blog and podcast.  I asked John to come onto the podcast today and spend 45 minutes working with two listeners of the show. In this episode you hear John’s advice to new podcasters who want to build an audience and grow an online business. I hope you enjoy the episode, but more importantly, implement it. Resources Mentioned in this Episode Entrepreneur on Fire Podcast Podcaster’s Paradise Seeds of Wellness (the business reviewed on this episode)

I love today’s episode because I get to talk directly with all of you–the listeners of the Income School Podcast.  Today’s questions are about how to monetize a blog, podcast, or youtube channel. Today we talk about the uber-practical side of website monetization, from picking a good shopping cart to taking credit cards on your site, to selling an eBook on the Kindle, etc. Enjoy the episode, but more importantly, implement it. Jim Harmer

The business breakdown is a new feature on the Income School Podcast.  In my opinion, most business podcasts are too philosophical and don’t have enough actionable, practical tips.  The business breakdown solves that by taking ideas and theories and helps listeners to see how to build a business in a practical way.  I think you’ll love it. John Zocco is in a unique position.  He works for rock bands with millions of followers as a guitar tech, and his concert photography gets him lots of exposure with those fans. In this business breakdown, Jim walks John down some of the most important decisions he needs to make as he starts his business. Enjoy the episode, but more importantly, implement it. Jim Harmer