This week, I have one of my best friends in the whole world with me – Susanne Myers of Niche Affiliate Research Packs and HillbillyHousewife.com.

Not only is Susanne a great friend, but she is a brilliant marketer. She's been behind-the-scenes making a living with niche sites for several years, but has recently started sharing her marketing knowledge as well, so I quickly grabbed her for this interview.

The audio recording of our interview is at the end of this blog post. Just look for the “play” button and listen. It’s free!

Here's more about Susanne in her own words so you can see why I think she's cool:

Susanne Myers has been making a full-time income as an Affiliate Marketer for the past three years.

Until recently she has only occasionally brainstormed with a few close friends and her only student was her husband who was also able to quit his day job 2 years ago.

But, that's starting to change with the launch of her new site selling Affiliate Niche Research Packs that you may have seen me promoting here.

Susanne also wrote a guest post here awhile ago, that I'd like to recommend you check out: Tools that Help you Make Money with an Affiliate Program

“Must Have” Online Business Tools Recommended by Susanne:

• Aweber
• SEO Elite
• Studio Press
• WordPress.org
• Google Keyword Tool
• Free WordTracker Tool
• Google Analytics

Check out Susanne's Niche Research Packs:

Be sure to post your comments below. I'd love to hear what you learned and will apply from this interview.

Plus, one lucky listener can win the Niche Research Pack of their choice. The Winner will be posted in approximately a month, as usual.

Warmly,
Nicole Dean

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This week, I have Raven Blair-Davis, with me.

The audio recording of our interview is at the end of this blog post. Just look for the “play” button and listen. It’s free!

Here's more about Raven Blair-Davis so you can see why I think she's cool:

Raven Blair Davis – is the Founder, and host of the popular Women Power Talk Radio Network!

Raven aka Talk Show Maven, is all about empowering others in living their true passion, and going for their greatness by unleashing that unstoppable power within them. Each week on her radio shows/podcast she bring to her audience inspiring messages, strategies and formulas for success from speakers, coaches authors, visionaries and great life and business leaders to assist her listeners in truly turning their dreams into reality. Raven Blair Davis has over 25 years of communications skills, tele-sales/telemarketing, customer service and management.

She host two Internet radio shows and podcast as well as air live on 1320 WARL AM radio an is the author of Kitchen Table Radio – Home Study Course, How To Produce, Post and Profit from Your Own Radio Show.”

For two years in a row Raven's popular Women Power Talk Radio network was named one of Anita Campbell's Business's Trends, Top 100 Business podcast.  Also in 2008 Raven was named Universal 7 Radio network- Talk Show Host of the year for her Careers From The Kitchen Table business show that airing weekly on 1320 WARL AM. This show also airs on 1230 KLAV in Las Vegas.

Some of the previous guest Raven has had the pleasure of interviewing powerful business owners, recording artists and celebrities, like: Montel Williams Grammy award winning TV talk show host, Les Brown “The Motivator” – International speaker, Victoria Rowell – Actress (Formerly on Young & The Restless) as well as Acclaimed Actress and one of the first female sports commentators Jayne Kennedy, Mark Victor Hansen and Jack Canfield- Creators Of The famous Chicken Soup From The Soul books and phenomenon- Wally Amos founder and creator of Famous Amos Cookies – and many, many others.

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“Must Have” Online Business Tools Recommended by Raven:

• Google.com
• FreeConferenceCalls.com
• Forums
• Meetups
• Audio Acrobat for Recording Audios
• WhoRepresents.com

Takeaway Success Points from this Interview

• Stop Giving so much!
• Don't be a quitter.
• Ask to Get.
• Speak from the heart.
• Create a win-win. Barter for what you need.

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I joined her site Mom Masterminds soon after that, in February of 2005 so that I'd have the opportunity to get to know her better. (Sneaky, eh? I was stalking her!)

Since then we've partnered on many projects including ReliableWebs.com & EasyArticleMarketing.com, she's been an adviser to me, and a sanity saver on multiple occasions.

Here's more about Kelly:

Kelly McCausey has built a thriving internet business doing what she loves; writing, creating, coaching and encouraging others. With a goal to provide high value, low cost resources and services that help moms achieve dreams of working at home, Kelly publishes a variety of blogs, podcasts, ebooks and audio products along with a weekly newsletter that reaches 6000+ moms.

The audio recording of our interview is at the end of this blog post. Just look for the “play” button and listen. It’s free!

Learn More about Kelly here –> WAHMTalkRadio

Paid “Must Have” Tools & Resources Mentioned in this Call:

• Amember– for running membership sites
• Membernaire– a course about running membership sites
• Basecamp – to help you juggle projects, clients, and helpers without losing your mind.

Free “Must Have” Tools & Resources Mentioned in this Call:

• Google: Gmail, Apps, Calendar, Docs
• Twitter: Kelly on Twitter | Nicole Dean on Twitter
• Tweetdeck

Kelly's Mentor

• Alice Seba

Takeaway Points from Kelly

• Offer much free content.
• Adjust your business smartly.
• Focus on one market
• Look for & expect cooperation.

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She is a total firecracker! I just adore her for her energy, enthusiasm, and her smarts, too, of course. We definitely have a complementary skill set. Her strengths and my strengths are different, which means that, every time we sit down and talk, we each learn something new. (I love chatting with her for that reason and more.)

Felicia's bio – so you understand WHY I had her on the show other than because she's my friend:

Felicia Slattery is a communication consultant, speaker, and coach specializing in training busy professionals to succeed by communicating effectively with clients and prospects. She teaches teleseminars, leads workshops, and offers private coaching to individual clients on improving their communication skills in order to present their best image.

The audio recording of our interview is at the end of this blog post. Just look for the “play” button and listen. It’s free!

Learn More about Felicia here –> Communication Transformation

Paid “Must Have” Tools & Resources Mentioned in this Call:

• Autoresponder
• Live Events
• Mastermind Groups (Note from Nicole: Mom Masterminds was the first mastermind group that I Joined back in 2005 and I'm still a member.)

Free “Must Have” Tools & Resources Mentioned in this Call:

• Twitter: Felicia Slattery on Twitter | Nicole Dean on Twitter
• Free Conference Call for hosting teleseminars or recording calls.
• Free Forums and Networking Groups for meeting people.

People who have Influenced Felicia

• Jimmy D. Brown – I concur.
• Bob “the Teacher” Jenkins.
• Dave Lakhani
• Jeff Herring – article marketing guy.
• Alicia Forest

Takeaway Points from Felicia

• Focus on your strengths.
• Outsource your weaknesses.
• Build relationships.
• Write and submit articles.

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You know.. she's one of THOSE people. The kind who thinks and says what's on her mind. (The kind that I like.)

Danielle's bio – so you understand WHY I had her on the show beyond “I like her”:

I have been a special education teacher for over 10 years, working with students of varying ages (from preschoolers to adults) and disabilities, including those on the autistic spectrum.  Teaching in this field has taught me many, many things: perseverance, patience, the amazing power of the human spirit, a never-give-up attitude, the knowledge that no matter what the disability, expectations should be high and never be compromised…the list goes on and on.

Do you need help focusing?  Do you know your “why”, but are not sure of how to get there?  Do you set goals, but have difficulty with prioritizing and completing the goals you set?  If you feel you are destined for bigger and better things and want someone to help you gain focus, clarity and a plan for achieving your goals, we need to talk!

I encourage you to follow Danielle on Twitter and keep an eye here for more news about her soon. (We have plans.)

The audio recording of our interview is at the end of this blog post. Just look for the “play” button and listen. It’s free!

Paid “Must Have” Tools & Resources Mentioned in this Call:

• Blog i360
  
• Bob “the Teacher” Jenkins Courses
• Mastermind Groups (Note from Nicole: Mom Masterminds was the First One I Joined back in 2005 and I'm still a member.)

Free “Must Have” Tools & Resources Mentioned in this Call:

• Mind Maps Reference: Free Mind
• Teleseminars Made Easy: click here.
• Discover Product Creation: click here.

People who have Influenced Danielle

• Me. – Yay!
• Bob “the Teacher” Jenkins.
• Felicia Slattery.
• Carrie Wilkerson.

Takeaway Points from Danielle

• Don't Try to do everything yourself.
• Learning is Good, but focusing is better.
• Surround yourself with positive outward-thinking people.

Nicole Trying to Tell a Story again… I meant this one: Donkey, Man & Boy by Aesop. The moral? ”  “PLEASE ALL, AND YOU WILL PLEASE NONE.” (I knew it was something like that!)

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We'd crossed paths quite a bit over the last few years, but hadn't had much opportunity to talk. So, I was really looking forward to sitting down to chat in person (drink some wine… eat some sushi…  sing karaoke… ) and we did all that and more – and there are videos to prove it.

Shannon is a very strong personality, and I immediately discovered that there's a huge heart under that. I tried to come up with a good way to describe her but was struggling, so I asked my friend Tracy for help.

We decided that Shannon is “smart as heck and snarky-sweet with a twist of sass (after all she IS a red-head)“.  We hit it off immediately.

ok, enough mooshy stuff. Here's Shannon's bio – so you understand WHY I had her on the show beyond “I like her”:

Shannon Cherry, is the founder of Be Heard Solutions. As a former TV anchor and journalist, and one of the top media experts and publicists in the world (she's gotten several entrepreneurs and small business owners on Oprah!) is the Power Publicist. She helps business owners and entrepreneurs to attract more customers through publicity and marketing. Shannon publishes the popular and highly-recommended ezine, Be Heard!, delivered to more than 8000 subscribers each month. Get your free publicity power package (to learn how you can take advantage of free exposure through TV, radio, podcasts, and print) by signing up for Be Heard! at BeHeardSolutions.com.

The audio recording of our interview is at the end of this blog post. Just look for the “play” button and listen. It’s free!

Paid “Must Have” Tools & Resources Mentioned in this Call:

• TweetLater
  
• Database of Media Contacts
• Beth Schneider's Operating Systems course.

Free “Must Have” Tools & Resources Mentioned in this Call:

• Twitter: Shannon Cherry on Twitter | Nicole Dean on Twitter
• Google Analytics
• Free Press Release Sites to Submit to.

People who have Influenced Shannon

• Me. – Yay!
• Adam Urbanski.
• Felicia Slattery.
• Melanie Benson Strick – Overall business strategies.
• Beth Schneider – Systems.

Takeaway Points from Shannon

• Know your Target Market
• Systems save time and help you to make more progress.
• Do it Wrong, but Do it Strong!

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The guest?

My friend, Lynn Terry – who went from struggling single mom to Super Affiliate.

If you're struggling to reach your online goals, go check it out. And, it's not just for moms…

Listen to the Lynn Terry Interview here

A few of Lynn’s Websites:

• Lynn Terry Internet Marketing Blog
• Lynn’s Messageboard
• Lynn’s Free Webinars
  

Resources Mentioned in this Call:

• Free Keyword Resarch Tool – Lynn uses this daily.
• Follow us on Twitter: Lynn Terry on Twitter | Nicole Dean on Twitter
• Free eBook: SEO Fast Start – Free Search Engine Optimization Guide

People who have Influenced Lynn

Most importantly –> Lynn’s Grandmother – who sounds like she was am amazing woman.

• Willie Crawford – for integrity.
• Rosalind Gardner – learned a lot about affiliate marketing.
• John Reese – overall business strategies.

Books Mentioned

• The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It
• The One Minute Millionaire: The Enlightened Way to Wealth

Let me tell you a little about my friend.

Lynn and I had crossed paths many times over the years. In fact, a quick search on my personal blog for Lynn shows that we've been in each other's “space” for some time. (Lynn on my blog.)

We finally met a few weeks ago at Willie Crawford's Birthday Bash which was held in Orlando. See?

Here we are:

Lynn was one of the presenters for the conference, and we got to be room-mates for the weekend at the hotel. We at much sushi, stayed up WAY too late every night chatting and left after the conference, knowing that we'd be friends forever.

So, of course, when I decided to interview Successful People, she was one of the first on my list.

I could tell you all about Lynn, but instead, I'll point you to her websites so you can explore them and learn all about this remarkable friend of mine.

The audio recording of our interview is at the end of this blog post. Just look for the “play” button and listen. It's free!

A few of Lynn's Websites:

• Lynn Terry's Internet Marketing Blog
• Lynn's Very Popular Messageboard
• Lynn's Webinars
  

Resources Mentioned in this Call:

• Free Keyword Research Tool – Lynn uses this daily.
• Follow us on Twitter: Lynn Terry on Twitter | Nicole Dean on Twitter
• Free eBook: SEO Fast Start – Free Search Engine Optimization Guide

People who have Influenced Lynn

Most importantly –> Lynn's Grandmother – who sounds like she was am amazing woman.

• Willie Crawford – for integrity.
• Rosalind Gardner – learned a lot about affiliate marketing.
• John Reese – overall business strategies.

Books Mentioned

• The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It
• The One Minute Millionaire: The Enlightened Way to Wealth

Take a listen and leave me a comment below about your thoughts and/or who you'd like to hear as a guest in a future episode.

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I had a brainstorming session with my new press partner, Sharon McMillan this morning and am very excited about the future. She's going to make me famous!

I just took on two interns yesterday (I don't know if I can name them yet, but trust me that you'll be hearing about them … much, in the coming weeks!)

And, I just found a new, budding copywriter who is going to help me revamp my headlines. http://getawayvirtualservices.com

The thing that I'm really excited about is that I connected with all of these women at one of two places:

www.MomsMastermind.com – my favorite networking hang out.
&
www.Shelancers.com – my favorite site for Service Providers.

I just wanted to give a shout out to all the amazing women out there and say “Thank you” to those who make me look good every day.

Nicole

I interviewed 16 moms who are all making full time money online and asked them a few very direct questions. “What was your #1 mistake?” and “What was your tipping point?” for instance. They were not shy in answering at all.

The funny thing was that I kept hearing a lot of the same answers. So, maybe being an online success isn't such a mystery after all.

I found it fascinating and I think you will, too.

To learn how these women earn a full time living on the internet on a part time basis, visit http://www.fulltimewahm.com

Warmly,
Nicole

PS. I would love to hear what YOUR tipping point was, as well. Please post it below.