In this episode, Austin Dunham shares his journey from being a regular YouTuber to a famous business owner. He shares how he hurdled through the obstacles. From providing free customized workout programs to having a booming business. Do you want to turn your passion into a profitable business? Tune in to find out more !
YouTube is one of the social media platforms for producing famous “influencers” who motivate followers. This passion can then be a gateway to start a business. This is what happened to Austin Dunham. He posted videos of himself to inspire others to start a healthy lifestyle.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode OF Austin Dunham:
- Gain insight into the process of turning a passion into a successful business.
- Identify and ensure the common challenges and obstacles faced by entrepreneurs and how to overcome them.
- Gain inspiration to pursue your own entrepreneurial journey.
Resources
- He doesn’t have a LinkedIn account. But you can find him on Youtube and Instagram.
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Episode Highlights
Starting and Growing a Business
- Austin uploaded his videos on Youtube to motivate people.
- His subscribers later asked him to make custom workout programs.
- Since it was taking much of his time and energy, he started charging $20 per program. He also began researching marketing.
Getting Traction on YouTube
- His first few videos got much traction because of the content.
- Fitness transformation videos, especially those that are motivational, will get a lot of views.
- The biggest hit for Austin was his Beginner Home Calisthenics Workout Routine.
Overcoming Challenges and Learning About Passive Income in Entrepreneurship
- Austin realized that he could make money with his offers.
- He learned about passive income. He realized there’s a way to make money without having to work.
- He marketed his business by setting up segmented email lists. He sent out email automation sequences.
- One key thing about passive income systems is that there must be something automatic. Something that can sell to the masses 24/7.
- Another is to teach and provide value to your audience. Lay the guesswork and cut the learning curve.
Selling By Back End Marketing and Telling Stories About Small Business
- Back end marketing is using different sales funnels for different content. Business success relies on it.
- It segments people, depending on the problems they want to resolve.
- Austin talks about how he was able to learn, his progress through time, and how he overcame his struggles.
- Problems are a market for your business. Be sure to keep a business plan with you.
Advice for Starting Business Owner and Investor
- Make sure that there’s a true passion in your business, as well as consistency. The importance of passion can’t be overstated. Without passion, your business lacks a soul.
- Know the reason why people follow and look up to you. If you can easily answer this, there shouldn’t be an issue. Make your business stand out.
- Diversify your content, product or service. Enable different styles and perspectives. There are 5 ways to do it. But stick to 1 method first.
- Ask your audience for the content they want through comments. Like business, they need to be appreciated.
- Pick a niche, interest, or passion you can turn into a startup business when you’re starting. Grind. Hustle.
Future of Online Businesses
- Building a business will only get more popular as more people discover YouTube and its potential.
- Online businesses will keep growing.
About Austin Dunham
Austin Dunham is a fitness influencer. He is a YouTuber of calisthenics/street workout tutorials and bodyweight fitness enthusiast. He is the creator of AD Workout Training Programs and Coaching. He started when he was an 18-year-old college freshman after he was introduced to calisthenics.
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