Authentic Affiliates and Masterminds with Nicole Liloia

Whats Up Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa Here. Today we'll be talking with Nicole Liloia. She's a business strategist + coach who works with accidental entrepreneurs to help them scale their businesses so that they can move from 1:1 services to an online empire [00:00] The secret to a rock solid brand! [01:00] Today's interview is with Nicole Liloia. [01:11] What's Up Nicole. Ready to get hustling? [01:54] Nicole is a former therapist turned accidental entrepreneur and #CreativeHustler [02:34] You have to be a #CreativeHustler to go down the long windy road. [03:01] Nicole's transformation from social work/therapy to entrepreneurship. [04:26] Freelancing without realizing it. [05:07] Once you get the taste of Freelance freedom… [05:40] Business courses and a private therapy practice. [06:11] How do you get from therapy to Authentic Affiliate Academy? [06:38] People always think, "I'll never make passive income, I'll never have an eCourse.." [07:15] Nicole took BSchool and learned about Affiliates and building a business. [08:15] Without even speaking to someone, you build trust with someone, they give value, and you end up buying a product without selling. [09:06] What is Marie Forleo's BSchool? [10:28] Classes for people with a couple toes in the affiliate pool. [11:16] Nicole shared a Natalie Lucia's webinar on Facebook, and had #3 most leads and became hooked on affiliate life. [12:13] By the end of the Natalie Lucia's course launch, Nicole made $5000. [12:50] Nicole quit her part time job because there is the possibility for her to grow income in multiple markets. [13:28] Nicole became an affiliate for multiple products she loves and trusts to help other people. [14:07] Being an affiliate help other entrepreneurs be successful. [14:45] It's a people on people world. We want to buy from people we like. [15:10] If you're taking a course perfect for your brand, ask about an affiliate program! [16:00] For example, one person becomes an affiliate, sold 20 spots, got an interview, got an opt-in and email list growth, and was an example for others. [16:47] The Creative Hustler's Branding course. [17:15] It can't hurt to reach out and offer affiliates for your course. [18:00] You can fill the gap for your tribe if you can find something out there! [19:10] Nicole is excited by Masterminds [19:23] Why do Masterminds matter? [20:20] The one-on-one effect is powerful - and the smaller the better. [21:27] Seeing other people in a group having success encourages others to try it. [21:50] Masterminds are accountability, motivation, and support to grow and develop. [22:20] #CreativeHustlers can't do it alone. [22:40] Knowing you're not alone in your entrepreneurship struggles. [23:00] Loneliness is a big issue as an entrepreneur. [24:20] Mastermind can combat the loneliness, because it gives you a tribe. [24:53] Even accountants don't always understand the entrepreneurial life. [25:44] Consistency is the hardest struggle for Nicole. [27:20] Having the community is a struggle. Digital happy hour isn't the same. [27:47] Financial accountability can be beneficial. [28:30] You don't want people slipping in who won't hold up their end of the work. [30:00] Long term benefits from group programs. [30:29] Nicole would make her grad school mistake all over again. [31:00] Though she's not using the degree, it is a good mistake. [31:50] Nicole would have coffee with Denise Duffield Thomas of Lucky Bitch [32:45] Nicole enrolled in Lucky Bitch Bootcamp to change her money mindset. [33:27] You need to realize where you have money blocks about spending, saving and making money. [33:50] Lucky Bitch has one course and makes millions of dollars a year. [34:30] Always re-read Think and Grow Rich! [35:25] Some books you need to read over again at different times in your life. [36:30] The first section in Nicole's course is the mindset because you have to do that FIRST! [36:35] The Creative Hustler launched in October 2016, and they are keeping the mindset. [37:18] Separate the #CreativeBusters from the #CreativeHustlers [37:36] Latin & Code is the main hustle, while The Creative Hustler is the side hustle. [38:00] We are always looking to the next thing, the next way to make money. Just like fashion. [38:39] Nicole is able to connect better because of travel. It keeps your vision big. [39:40] Stop living your life with blinders on. [39:58] If you say you can't do it, and you don't widen your path, you won't be able to do it. [40:20] Solo traveling makes you put yourself out there and open up. [40:39] Travel brings humility and humility brings confidence for not always saying the right thing. [41:230] Where Nicole lives on the internet [41:44] Get Nicole's freebie now! [43:13] Melissa's Moment of Hustle   Contact: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Grab Nicole's Freebie Check out her course Private facebook group for female entrepreneurs