Who else is about to launch their astrology, new age, or spiritual counseling business? Are you looking for innovative, unique and profitable places to advertise your services… but don’t have much of a budget to start?
The truth is, as you probably already know…approximately 85% of all new age astrologers, psychics, mediums, energy workers and counselors of ANY kind never make any real money.
Why?
It’s a tough, competitive business…and success has much less to do with skill than strategy. (in other words, some of the best known and most successful astrologers, clairvoyants, and spiritual coaches are the least talented, and some of the BEST, wallow in the dark forever)
With that in mind, I want to offer you a series of very simple steps you can take to launch your brand and business TODAY, starting from scratch and quite often getting your first clients in a matter of days.
Curious? Let’s take a look at the list below!
1 – Syndication of articles. Simply put, writing articles (like this one) to spread your message across the web is a very powerful way to extend your influence and build your brand, often to places you couldn’t reach on your own. Remember, many content directories receive millions of visitors a day, and the spiritual, personal development, and new age categories are also VERY popular.
2 – Online classifieds. Believe it or not, some of my clients have built their entire business on Craigslist and Backpage.com. By virtue of its hyper-local focus, you can quickly and easily establish yourself as a credible spiritual coach or advisor in your local community with fast, fun, and FREE ads that convert like crazy. Remember, even if you only get 2-3 responses per ad, and you’re running 1 ad per day (which is modest), and you get 1 new customer for every 3-4 calls, you can be making good money within 10-14 days if you continue like this!
3 – Find hyperlocal blogs and offer to contribute content
Of course, creating your own branded blog is important… but so is finding and contributing to other local blogs and news sources in your community. The truth is, 1 blog post in an arts and entertainment or lifestyle section of your online newspaper or community site can generate enough traffic to keep you busy for weeks, months, or even years. (The secret is HOW you engage visitors so they keep coming back!)
4 – Start using Tumblr aggressively! Why? Because it’s a fun, easy and creative way to curate content in your niche… and develop a community of fans, friends and followers who will help you spread your message and grow your audience. In many ways, Tumblr is FAR superior for business than Twitter and Facebook, and yet… not 1 in 50 coaches, teachers, coaches, and “spiritual professionals” have ever used it. (It’s also 100% free and a lot of fun!)
The bottom line?
If you feel a sense of PURPOSE and passion for your ability to help, contribute, and offer hope and healing to people in need, you CAN build a rewarding and highly profitable business doing the work you love. But DO NOT wait. Instead, if you’re really good at what you do, follow the simple tips above and start getting your first clients, BEFORE they find someone who doesn’t have your gift.