James Mcallister Online Audio Blog - Business, Marketing, Entrepreneurship

I can't stress this enough - never put the fate of your business in another company's hands. Utilize platforms for everything they can, but never become reliant on them for your company to succeed. In this video I share with you advice on how to maximize the value of social media, without becoming reliant on any of the networks. I also share my personal Twitter suspension story, and how I'm recovering from it! View the post on my site here: https://jamesmcallisteronline.com/reliance-social-media/

Having tried just about every productivity and to-do list list app on the market, my favorite has got to be Todoist. Running several companies, it used to be very difficult to manage time, and ensure I got everything done each day, and completed tasks as they were due. In this review, I cover how I use Todoist for productivity, and cover all of Todoist's features in detail. View the post on my site here: https://jamesmcallisteronline.com/todoist-productivity-review/

Internal linking is something that's often overlooked by content creators, yet it's extremely important. Proper internal linking boosts your search engine rankings, helps Google crawl your website, and provides a better experience for your visitors. Yet, it can take a lot of time if you're doing it on your own. In this video, I review a plugin called Link Whisper, which aims to speed up the internal linking process by automatically providing internal link suggestions as you write. View the post on my site here: https://jamesmcallisteronline.com/link-whisper-review/ Get Link Whisper: https://linkwhisper.com/ref/341/

The blogosphere is full of misinformation, outdated statistics, and flat out lies from gurus looking to make a buck. In this video, I set the record straight, and debunk 7 of the most common blogging myths that are still being pushed around. View the post on my site: https://jamesmcallisteronline.com/blogging-myths/

Recessions don't have to be scary. More than anything, they create opportunities - including the opportunity to grow, and come out ahead. In this episode I share strategic advice to help you not only survive the next recession, but thrive and grow throughout it. Ultimately, you'll come out of it in an even better position than you were in previously. View the post on my site: https://jamesmcallisteronline.com/grow-business-during-recession/

I recently tried out something I've never done before - recording a podcast episode with a guest. It was the first new content medium I've tried out in a long time, and unsurprisingly, I found it very challenging. In this episode, I'd like to share some of the lessons I learned recording my first podcast episode with a guest, so you can avoid some of the mistakes I made. View the post on my site here: https://jamesmcallisteronline.com/first-podcast-lessons/

One of the quickest ways to begin making more money from your website, is to simply implement live chat onto your sales pages. Live chat brings a number of enormous benefits, that other customer service options can't match. In this video, I share 7 powerful reasons to consider implementing live chat today, as well as some advice on how to get started (for free!) View the post on my site here: https://jamesmcallisteronline.com/live-chat-benefits/

If there is one business model to rule them all, it's building something content-based - such as a blog, YouTube channel, or podcast. These types of businesses offer a number of life altering benefits that traditional, or even other online businesses cannot provide. If you're looking to start a new business, in this episode I make the case for building something content-based. Follow this advice, and you'll build a business that will help you live your dream life. View the post on my website: https://jamesmcallisteronline.com/content-businesses-freedom/ Starting An Online Business: What To Buy, Broken Down By Budget: https://jamesmcallisteronline.com/business-purchases-budget/

Every marketer, educator, and video producer should have screen recording software in their arsenal of tools. The right software makes it quick and easy to create quality presentations and tutorials, so it's definitely worth picking some up. In this episode, I share my best recommendations for screen recording software - both paid premium options, as well as free alternatives. View the post on my site here: https://jamesmcallisteronline.com/screen-recording-software/ Camtasia vs Snagit Video Mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw7R2LADlIM

Instagram Stories are an incredibly powerful, but incredibly underutilized marketing tool. The unique delivery of your story content allows it to offer a number of key benefits that other social media platforms don't have - yet few marketers are taking advantage. In this episode, I help you form your Instagram Stories strategy, by sharing with you some unique, powerful Instagram Story content ideas that are bound to drive engagement! View the post on the site here: https://jamesmcallisteronline.com/instagram-story-content-ideas/ My Instagram: https://instagram.com/jamesmcallisteronline

There's a reason that this microphone is considered an industry-standard - it's one of the best microphones out there! However, it isn't perfect for every situation. In this video, I bring you my Shure SM7B review, highlighting this legendary microphone's strengths, and situations where a different microphone may be a better choice. ----- Products mentioned: Shure SM7B (Amazon): https://amzn.to/3bri6Vx Cloudlifter CL-1: https://amzn.to/3bsJC4Y Scarlett 2i4 (currently a much better deal than the 2i2 mentioned in the video): https://amzn.to/2SucVLU Recommended Microphone Stand: https://amzn.to/2UFImpp View the post on my website: https://jamesmcallisteronline.com/shure-sm7b-review-podcasters/

Business coaches offer a number of key benefits - both to you and your company, that you won't be able to get from books or courses. Due to how valuable and diverse these benefits are, I wanted to dedicate an episode specifically to talking about these in detail, and what to look for when hiring a business coach or mentor. View the full post on my site here: https://jamesmcallisteronline.com/business-coach-benefits Hire me! https://jamesmcallisteronline.com/jobs/

It can be extremely discouraging to be working so hard on growing your business, only for things to progress slowly. If you're an entrepreneur and your company doesn't seem to be growing quickly enough, in this video I share my best tips to move past this psychological hurdle. View the post on my site here: https://jamesmcallisteronline.com/slow-business-progress/ Success mindset course: https://jamesmcallisteronline.com/succeed/

One of the easiest ways to make your business stand out in a competitive marketplace is to prioritize customer service. But how do you actually differentiate yourself? Every business likes to believe they have good customer service, but this isn't sufficient in today's world. If you want to be remembered as a company that cares about their customers, you have to have customer service that isn't just good, but exceptional. In this article, I share some of my best customer service tips, sharing 7 traits that you should employ as the core foundation of your customer service strategy. View the post on my website here: https://jamesmcallisteronline.com/customer-service-pillars/

When's the last time you've bought a gift for yourself? For entrepreneurs, there are a few handy gadgets you can purchase that will make your life just that little bit easier. Whether you're looking to treat yourself or you're just looking for gift ideas for other entrepreneurs, in this video I share some of my favorite gadgets - most of which I own and use regularly. View the post on my site here (also includes photos and links to everything mentioned): https://jamesmcallisteronline.com/entrepreneur-gadgets-gifts/

What a year it's been! In this episode, I review all of 2019 - ranging from my return back to the world of internet marketing, what I've tried out this year, and my goals for 2020. View the post on my site here: https://jamesmcallisteronline.com/2019-return-a-year-in-review/

In this episode, I cover 10 tricks and tactics shady marketers use to either compel you to spend money when you otherwise wouldn't have, or force you into spending even more than you're comfortable with. This is an overview of the series I recently published on YouTube! View the post on my site here: https://jamesmcallisteronline.com/marketing-scams/

Starting a business is challenging, but it's even more challenging when you do not have the support and backing of your family and friends. Although it's not necessary for you to succeed, in this episode I share advice for what to do when your family and friends do not support you becoming an entrepreneur, some strategies to help them see things from your point of view, and what you should end up doing regardless. View the post on my site: https://jamesmcallisteronline.com/family-support-business/ One-On-One Mentoring: https://JamesMcAllisterOnline.com/jobs/

The world has changed a lot in the last 10 years, and so has the state of online business. You can no longer expect people to find your content, even if the quality is very good. Even if you do manage to get it in front of people, that doesn't necessarily mean that they'll remember it for very long. Instead of publishing only on your own website, it's vital that you expand your horizons, publishing unique content on a wide variety of platforms. In this episode, let's discuss some strategies. Traffic email course: https://JamesMcAllisterOnline.com/traffic-course/ View the post on my site here: https://jamesmcallisteronline.com/publish-more-places/

By following a few important tips and making a couple of small adjustments to the way you approach your writing, it's possible to double or even triple your output. In this episode, let's look over a few writing tips to write more quickly, without compromising quality. View this post on my website here: https://jamesmcallisteronline.com/improve-writing-speed/