Askpat 2.0: A Weekly Coaching Call On Online Business, Blogging, Marketing, And Lifestyle Design

Mitch has a great question about retail websites. He knows he could better monetize the site, but he wants to make sure he doesn't detract from the site's core purpose. Do you have a question about monetizing your site? Record your question at http://www.askpat.com/. Please take a moment to rate AskPat in iTunes. I'd love to hear your feedback.

Today's question comes from Tim, who wants to know how to figure out who your audience is and what they need. It's a great question for anyone getting started. If you have a question about serving your audience, record it at http://www.askpat.com/. If you're just getting started with your online business, I have a resource that will help you at http://smartpassiveincome.com/start/.

Dana asks a really great question that many podcasters struggle with: how do you tactfully decline a request from an audience who wants to be on your show? Dana's site is http://www.diaperdirt.com/. If you have a question about a sensitive challenge with your own business, record it for me at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to Zip Recruiter for sponsoring today's episode. Go to http://www.ziprecruiter.com/pat to get started posting jobs today.

Jake asks a two-part question about podcasting: how do you get booked as a guest on other people's shows? Do I use keywords in my podcast titles? They are great questions and you can see Jake's site here: http://operationselfreset.com/. If you have a question about extending the reach of your podcast, record that question at http://www.askpat.com/. If you are looking to start your own podcast, check out my how-to series at http://podcastingtutorial.com.

Heath has a great question about the content on my niche site, Security Guard Training. I'm not a security guard, so how did I go about getting the information for my site? Heath's site is http://www.redbuffalostudios.com/. Do you have a question about creating content for your website? Record your question at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to LegalZoom for sponsoring today's episode. Go to http://www.legalzoom.com/ and enter the discount code "Pat" at checkout.

CJ has a thriving YouTube channel, http://www.diygopro.com/, and wonders how to make the most of his subscribers on YouTube. Do you have a question about your online audience? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. I urge you to check out http://PurpeeTheDragon.com, a fundraising campaign to help out kids with cancer. I'm supporting it—if their message resonates with you, I hope you'll consider support the campaign as well.

Today's question comes from Andrea, who wonders how to get started with segmenting her email lists. I share my strategy. Do you have a question about managing your email list? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to our sponsor, AWeber. Go to http://www.aweber.com/askpat to get started for only $1.

Today's question comes from Zoheb, who wants to know how to reach out to potential mentors for support. Do you have a question about strategies for your own personal development? Record them at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to our sponsor Success Shirt. To get your own AskPat t-shirt, go to http://www.successshirt.com/.

Today's question comes from Eric, who wonders which address he should use at the bottom of his email newsletter. What if he doesn't want to share his home mailing address? Do you have a question about setting up your email list? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to our sponsor, AWeber. Go to http://www.aweber.com/askpat to get started for only $1.

Today's question comes from Josh, who wants to add a forum to his site, but worries that he'll bite off more than he can chew. Do you have a question about getting to connect with your audience? Record that question at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's sponsor is Freshbooks. Go to http://www.GetFreshBooks.com and enter "Ask Pat" for more information.

Andrew is interested in starting his own blog and online business, but asks if the market for his topic is too saturated. Do you have a question about the strategy for your new business? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to our sponsor, Personal Capital. Go to http://personalcapital.com/askpat to learn more.

Our question today comes from Eric, who wants to know how often he should send emails to his email list. Eric's site is http://pillarsocialmedia.com/. Do you have a question about your email strategy? Record your question at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to our sponsor, AWeber. Go to http://www.aweber.com/askpat to get started for only $1.

Today's question comes from Alex, who is a new blogger. He wonders if he should focus deeply on single social media channel, or if he should spread out his efforts across several channels. Alex's site is http://brainyexpat.com/. Do you have a question about your social media strategy? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's sponsor is Freshbooks. Go to http://www.GetFreshBooks.com and enter "Ask Pat" for more information.

Today's question comes from Troy, who wants to known about email list content strategy: what content goes where? Troy's site is http://troydelaney.com/. Do you have a question about managing your email list? Record it at http://www.askpat.com. Thanks to our sponsor, AWeber. Go to http://www.aweber.com/askpat to get started for only $1.

Today's question comes from Danny, a young blogger who wonders how he can encourage more people to leave comments on his posts. Danny's site is http://www.thestudyingmusician.com/. Do you have a question about blogging? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to our sponsor, Personal Capital. Go to http://personalcapital.com/askpat to learn more.

Today's question comes from Tracey, who wonders which WordPress theme I use for http://www.greenexamacademy.com/. Do you have a question about setting up your WordPress site? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's sponsor is Freshbooks. Go to http://www.GetFreshBooks.com and enter "Ask Pat" for more information.

Today's question comes from Timothy, who wants to know the best practices around sending personal emails to his audience members. Timothy's site is http://masterofmemory.com/. Do you have a question about building community engagement? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's sponsor is AWeber. Go to http://www.aweber.com/askpat to try it out for $1.

Today's question comes from Carlos, who wants to know how to tastefully incorporate ads into his site, which is http://www.millennialleader.org/. Do you have a question about advertising on your website? Record your question at http:/www.askpat.com/. Today's sponsor is Freshbooks. Go to http://www.GetFreshBooks.com and enter "Ask Pat" for more information.

Today's question comes from Ray, who wonders if it's still a worthwhile practice to submit articles to article directories. Do you have a question about your blog marketing? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to Zip Recruiter for sponsoring today's episode. Go to http://www.ziprecruiter.com/pat to get started posting jobs today.

Today's question comes from Clark, who wants to know how vulnerable he should be with his audience. Is there a point at which you can share too much? Clark's site is http://buckbranding.com/. Do you have a question about connecting with your audience? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to LegalZoom for sponsoring today's episode. Go to http://www.legalzoom.com/ and enter the discount code "Pat" at checkout.