Kathleen Gage recently launched her latest book, Power Up for Profits, and in it she provides proven solutions for how to quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively establish a strong presence using many online tactics.

During the interview we discussed some of the strategies Kathleen used to get visibility for her book launch, as well as what it means to have an online business today. Attitudes and beliefs have changed a lot since I started working online in 1996 and we discuss how those changes affect our businesses today.

Scroll down to post your comments and questions about our conversation below. If you have a specific question for Kathleen, I’ll let her know.

For your convenience, posted below is the mp3 podcast version of the Hangout with Kathleen Gage:

About Kathleen Gage:

Kathleen Gage is the “no-nonsense, common sense” online marketing strategist, speaker, author, product creation specialist and owner of “Power Up for Profits.” Kathleen helps entrepreneurs make money online. Her clients are driven by making a difference through their own unique voice.

Kathleen’s mission is to help people understand that their business is merely a means to get their message out to the world. She teaches that it’s not just about what you do, but the reasons behind why you do it.

Her newest book,Power Up For Profits; The Smart Woman’s Guide to Online Marketingis the perfect resource for any author who wants to reach more of their market in the fastest, most cost effective methods possible. For a very limited time when you order the book through Amazon youreceive Kathleen’s report “How to Make Your First $100 Online” and “Sell Thousands from Any Platform” at no cost to you.Click here for full details.

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The number one skill most everyone wants to perfect is list building. Not just building a list, but building what is known as a responsive list.

I am here to tell you it's possible!

The truth is you really CAN build a responsive, money-making subscriber list once and for all.

If you know where to get the right information you can build your list in record time. A list of people who are responsive and spend money.

Isn't that what everyone online wants to do? I know I do.

I have conversations with my clients nearly every day about how they can build responsive lists. [You know who you are!] After all it's futile to make an offer for your products and services if there's no one to send it to.

I was contemplating offering a short list building course before the end of the year, and then I received a note from my colleague Kathleen Gage letting me know she has a remarkable offer available on her Six Figure List Building Course.*

Kathleen has been making a great living online specifically because of her subscriber list for a long, long time. But list building is not just for online businesses. Every type of business needs a subscriber list.

Kathleen handpicked 14 global experts who all make a great living because of their subscriber lists. Their revenues range from six figure, multiple six figure and even seven figures. It's mind boggling what is possible with the right list.

Let me ask you this: if you could learn each expert's number one list building strategy what would that be worth to you?

To me, it would be worth a fortune.

Kathleen decided to make this so affordable that virtually anyone can get the Six Figure List Building Home Study course.

Right now you can get it for 67% off [$200] of the regular price. Act now because in a few days it goes back up to the regular price.

When you get the program you also get a bonus three-part training – Increase Your Revenues, Position and Expert Status Through the Power of Telesummits. [A highly effective way to grow your list.]

Claim your package right now.

By the way, when I reviewed the program, I noticed one thing missing… none of the experts talked about how to build a list of qualified leads with your business blog. So I’m going to fix that. When you invest in Kathleen’s program and forward a copy of your receipt to me, I’ll invite you to a complimentary private webinar on how to generate more leads and build your list with your blog. Use this link, claim your copy of the program and then forward your receipt to admin [at]denisewakeman.com to get your VIP invitation.

*Yes, I'm an affiliate for this program. I've known and partnered with Kathleen Gage for several years and personally know many of the experts who reveal their list building secrets in the Six Figure List Building Program. I only promote what I know to be top quality and will help you grow your business.

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The question I posed to my colleagues was this:

What’s your #1 tip for building a responsive and lucrative list?

1. Let's kick off the series with a super successful, 7-figure serial entrepreneur…you don't create 7-figure businesses without knowing a thing or two about building a lucrative list!

To build a profitable list you need to think about the name of your squeeze page. By using long tail keywords that are highly specific you will generate more targeted traffic.  For example instead of "Realtor" use "First Home Buyers Realtor." This way the search engines will get fewer results and your squeeze page will be among them. Think about it: you can't build a list until you have people coming to your page. The goal is to come up with descriptive keywords in the title of your squeeze page so you can get targeted traffic and high quality opt-ins.

 

Once people come to your page you need to think about creating value for them and developing relationships with them.  Freebies work! I prefer using freebies that allow people to get a taste of what they will be getting when they invest in your product or service.  To give you an example, one of my clients put together a sample consulting session as a way of doing this.  People can actually watch my client in action doing consulting to see if they like my client's style and methods.  Whatever your freebie make it easy for them to download and watch or listen or read right away.

 

If you follow these two tips:

1.  Long tail and specific landing page names

2.  Opts in worth opting in that let people "try on" what they are getting

 

You will create a list that is highly qualified and therefore more profitable.

 

~ Terri Levine, TerriLevine.com

3. A doctorate in psychology can be a valuable assest for developing an attention-getting list building strategy.

My number one tip for building a responsive and lucrative list is to remember that specificity equals responsivity. This means that the more specific you are in who you work with, how you help them, and what the biggest outcome or benefit of this work is, the more likely you are to attract people who pay attention to what you share, and act on it. The hardest thing online right now is to get attention. One way to do that, successfully, is to make your offers very targeted and relevant to just the right people. When people are certain that you are speaking directly to them, they are more likely to join your list.

Focus on giving useful, practical content- information they can use- while also focusing on the big picture of why they need to apply this information in the first place. I find that a balance of practical tips and broader strategy work well in terms of keeping people engaged. The other tip I have is to engage your list early and often. I have started sending out a brief survey to learn more about my list members as soon as they join my list. I've had very good response rate on this, and it's given me some valuable data I have been able to use.

~ Dr. Rachna Jain, Profitable Popularity

4. Kathleen Gage, the Street Smarts Marketer, shares her tip about engaging joint venture partners in this video…

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5. A PR pro shares her tip…

If you want to build a responsive and lucrative list, there’s only one thing you need to do: lead them on. 

 

Anyone can build a list by collecting business cards, purchasing leads, adding an opt-in box to your blog, including a call to action in a press release, speaking at events or even collecting connections on LinkedIn.

 

As you build your list, you need to be able to answer one critical question: What value do you bring to your customer’s lives or their business?

 

Everyone on your list is there because they saw something in you that would help them build their business, save time or money, be happier or improve their life in some way.

 

Be the leader your people are looking for. You’ll both benefit from a more responsive and lucrative relationship that leads you both on.

 

~ Barbara Rozgonyi, wiredPRworks.com

Check out part 3 of the Expert List Building Tips series featuring tips from Jack Humphrey, Ellen Britt, Lou Bortone, Kristi Hines, Boris Mahovac, and Carla Wilson.  Use the form below to subscribe and get updates when the new tips are published.

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Kathleen has given me permission to offer the webinar replay free for a limited time. You can access and watch the the video through August 13 at 9:00 pm Pacific time. 

During the webinar you will learn:

• The fastest way to get a membership program up and running
• The two most effective marketing strategies to get members fast
• A working plan you can put into place immediately
• Plus a lot more because Kathleen and I discussed our personal experiences with creating successful membership programs

Click here to access the video. And remember it's only available for a limited time so you need to do this now.  

[Note: Kathleen spent about an hour answering questions after the presentation – you don't want to miss those gems. And, there is an offer made during the program. If you take action and invest in Kathleen's  program, I am including a private bonus webinar on optimizing your blog as the online hub of your business.]

If you're wondering why anyone would pay you for your knowledge, check out Kathleen's response here. If you have questions or comments about membership programs, post them below. 

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Why in the world would someone pay you for your knowledge?

Recently I received an email from a woman who has been in her industry for over 20 years. She is definitely an expert, extremely accomplished and highly respected in her industry.

Who’s the best fit

Do you know what you know?

Lots of competition out there

“What makes me different?”

“What do (fill in with the group you would work with) absolutely need to know to become successful?”

Membership programs are the latest craze. It's likely you have considered starting a one, but may not know where to begin. One person who does is Kathleen Gage. I am thrilled to be hosting a special event with Kathleen on August 10. In this content-packed webinar Kathleen will reveal her top money-making membership program secrets. If you are serious about making money on the internet… you WILL want to attend this event. FREE Webinar – Secrets of Money-Making Membership Programs. Invest one minute right now to get the details and register.

Kathleen Gage is an internationally recognized Internet Marketing advisor who works with socially conscious entrepreneurs, speakers, authors, and consultants who are ready to turn their knowledge into money-making products and services. She does this by teaching them eProduct development, Internet marketing, multi media program development, self-publishing skills, webinar development and developing mentoring courses that they can offer their clients. 

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