Rick Smith

Risk is part of every online business. Whether it’s launching a new product, trying a different marketing strategy, or investing in a tool you’re unsure about, you can’t avoid it. But here’s the thing: smart risks are what help you grow and stay ahead. Playing it safe might feel comfortable, but it usually means missed […]

Email marketing remains one of the most powerful tools online entrepreneurs can use to connect with their audience. With so many channels competing for attention, the inbox is still a personal space where meaningful relationships can be built. But it’s not just about sending emails—it’s about creating lasting connections that drive trust, loyalty, and, ultimately,

Backing up your WordPress site isn’t just a good idea—it’s a necessity. Whether you’re running a small blog or a thriving online business, the risk of losing your content, data, or entire site due to a crash, hack, or update error is real. Unfortunately, many website owners only realize this after the worst happens. That’s

Welcome to the second part of our guide on choosing a profitable niche! In the last post, we covered the basics of narrowing down your options and identifying a niche that aligns with your passions and expertise. Now, it’s time to dive deeper and get more strategic. In this post, we’ll explore how to validate

One of the biggest challenges we face as online business owners is choosing the right niche, or specialized segment of a market, to pursue. Essentially, there are only three main markets: health, wealth, and relationships. Everything else falls under these categories as a sub-market (we’ll dive deeper into this later). For example, a new eating

As an online entrepreneur, managing your schedule effectively is crucial amid the constant demands on your time. Balancing work, family, and personal commitments can easily become overwhelming if you don’t take control of your day. Without a clear plan, you might find others dictating how you spend your time, leading to frustration and stress. To

I’d like to tell you a story about some obstacles my oldest son faced a few weeks ago. First, let me give you some background. My oldest son, Rick, and I have done quite a bit of running together. We’ve run numerous 5K races (3.1 miles) and 10K races (6.2 miles). We’ve also run six

When many people start online businesses they’re usually short on money but they have plenty of time. So often, they want to know how to save money as an online entrepreneur. The other side of that same coin is they always want to know the easiest and fastest ways to make money online. Everyone wants

A few weeks ago I asked my email subscribers which was most important to them, saving money or saving time. I told them I’d post the results in a future blog post. The results were interesting and not at all what I expected. Half of those who responded said saving money was most important to

Do you think you’re a big fraud? Are you afraid everyone else is going to find out? It’s natural to sometimes feel inadequate but you could be suffering from a much more serious ailment known as impostor syndrome. What Is Impostor Syndrome? impostor syndrome is the internal belief that you’re not as competent as others