Do you ever feel like you’ll never have what it takes to build a thriving ecommerce business? What if there was just one key insight or lesson out there that could unlock your full potential for growth? On this episode of The Amazing Seller, you’ll hear from Scott as he interviews entrepreneur and business leader, Alexandra Jimenez. In her conversation with Scott, Alex opens up about how she involved with the travel industry, what it took to monetize her blog, challenges she faced along the way, and much more. Don’t miss a minute of this fascinating episode featuring Alex’s story! Content and traffic go hand-in-hand. If you’ve been part of the TAS community for very long you know that Scott is convinced that traffic is the new currency - but did you know that content and traffic go hand-in-hand? It’s true! You won’t keep people coming back for more if you have poor content! What is your content creation strategy? Does it need a little push in the right direction? If so, you’ll want to have pen and paper for this episode. Listen to this episode to learn from Alex’s expert perspective and find out how she has been able to maximize her content to drive traffic! Using Facebook Live effectively. Did you know that Facebook Live is one of the best tools to have your toolkit? Think about it - it’s a FREE way to draw your target audience in and help them get to know you and your brand! You can also use Facebook Live to drive sales and traffic to your blog or website. Alex decided to create her first physical product and was able to successfully raise over $17,000 in pre-sale purchases by using Facebook Live. Imagine that! To get the full scoop from Alex on how she was able to accomplish this feat, make sure to listen to this episode of The Amazing Seller! Hard work will get you results! Too often startup business leaders are constantly on the lookout for a new hack or trick that will take their business to the next level - and for a good reason, starting a business is hard! The truth is, there is no hack that will help you achieve overnight success, the one thing that will ensure your success is your level of commitment. Are you willing to put in the time and energy necessary to achieve your goals? If you aren’t ready to put in the hard work - don’t expect to see results! Learn more from Alex and Scott as they stress the value of hard work on this episode of The Amazing Seller. Make sure you think out your strategy. How is the growth of your business coming along? Do you have a solid strategy in place or are you unsure of which direction to take? Think of it this way - you need to have a solid foundation before you build the house! Is your business starting off with a good foundation? If you want to take the time to invest in your business and give it every chance to succeed then make sure to learn from the best! You will find links to resources from Scott and Alex in the section below - use them to your advantage! OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER [0:03] Scott’s introduction to this episode of the podcast! [3:00] Make sure to check out the “Traffic and Profits” training. [5:45] Scott welcomes his guest, Alexandra Jimenez. [7:00] Alex talks about her background and how she got into her current market. [10:45] Where did the idea to make money off of blog content come from? [14:00] Alex shares how a side hustle got her in trouble. [15:40] How Alex supported herself financially while travelling. [17:45] What does Alex’s content creation process look like? [21:30] Is email list building really that important? [26:00] How did Alex start to monetize her blog? [28:00] Alex explains why she started selling her own physical products. [34:00] How to do an effective Facebook Live session. [43:50] Alex shares some ways to take action. [47:50] What is Alex’s husband’s role in the business? [50:45] Closing thoughts from Scott. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Alex’s website www.tasclass.com Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business