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How to Write a X/Twitter Bio: 50+ Inspiring Examples for 2025

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Looking for X/Twitter bio ideas that’ll make your profile shine?  Whether you’re new to X (formerly Twitter) or refreshing your existing social media profile, you must nail your bio. It’s your digital handshake —  your chance to make a memorable first impression in 160 characters.  In this guide, I’ll share expert tips and dozens of … Read more

Online Business Trends 2025: 11 Major Changes You Can’t Ignore

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Flashback to the early 2000s… Trucker hats, low-rise jeans, Juicy Couture tracksuits, peasant blouses and colorful windbreakers were everywhere… It was easy to try styles out and make your mark! And the same was true for starting and growing an online business… Email marketing was king, Google ads were cheap, SEO was simple and Facebook … Read more

5 Signs It’s Time to Build Your Dream Team and Scale Your Business

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Running your own business often feels like juggling a million hats at once — CEO, marketer, admin, content creator and everything in between. Sound familiar? Trust me, you’re not alone. I remember the early days of Live Your Message when I was doing everything myself — every email, every blog post, every customer support reply. … Read more

13 Eye-Opening X/Twitter Statistics (+ 7 Not-So-Surprising Ones)

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Looking for some interesting X/Twitter statistics you can use in your next article, presentation, or dinner conversation with friends? In this simple, easy-to-read post, I’m sharing 13 X statistics that’ll catch you by surprise, plus 7 “obvious” ones that’ll have you nodding your head in agreement (or shaking it in disbelief). Let’s dive right into … Read more

Scaling Your Service-Based Business: 10 Strategies for Growth and Freedom

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If you run a service-based business — whether as a coach, consultant, freelancer or agency owner — you’ve probably hit the dreaded bandwidth ceiling. There’s only so much time in a day, and scaling feels impossible without working 24/7. Sound familiar? Here’s the truth: You can grow your business without losing your sanity. In fact, … Read more

How to Build an Email List With Lead Magnets: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2025

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Has this ever happened to you? You open Google, type in “How do I build my email list?”, scroll through a few blog posts, and then close your laptop in frustration. Weeks later, you realize you’re back at square one, still thinking, “I really need to build my email list.” If that sounds familiar, you’re … Read more

Blueprint for Success: The Best Books on Business Models You Need to Read

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As they say, success leaves clues. In the world of online business, those clues are often hidden in the pages of great books. Why reinvent the wheel when you can stand on the shoulders of giants and learn from their successes? Today, I’m sharing three transformative books that decode winning business models so you can … Read more

5 Steps to Build the Perfect Social Media Profile That Attracts Followers

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Let’s cut right to the chase… In this post, I’m going to show you how to create a memorable, professional social media profile that’s destined for success. No filler, no fluff, and no needless information to wade through — only the steps you need to ensure your Facebook, X, Instagram, and other social media profiles … Read more

Is It Too Late to Start an Online Business in 2025? Here’s the Truth

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I get this question all the time: “Is it too late to start an online business?” And here’s the thing — there are actually two kinds of “too late.” The first is, Is it too late for the world?And the second is, Is it too late for me? Let me put your mind at ease … Read more

8 Subject Lines That Get Your Emails Opened

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When it comes to building and growing your online business, few things are as important as email marketing. It’s your direct line to your audience, and the subject line is your first (and sometimes only) chance to grab their attention. But how do you stand out in today’s crowded inboxes? The answer lies in crafting … Read more