Did you know there’s a link between flossing habits and cognitive diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia? Learning this from Brynn Snyder, Co-founder and CEO of Slate Flosser, literally had me reaching for a floss post-interview. Today’s case study is a real-time example of how prioritizing problem education over product education can drive action (and sales) […]

Today’s case study is a lesson in using customer feedback to evolve your brand. Despite uniquely positioning themselves as frameless prints for 15 years, Fracture recently made a surprising move. When Meredith English, who led teams at well-known consumer brands like Crocs and Daily Harvest, became the new CEO of Fracture, she recognized the customer […]

Imagine if 4-day work weeks didn’t only occur when a holiday weekend rolls around. Beyond more free time, do shorter work weeks also create financial gain? Today’s case study explores that question with Erin Diehl, founder of B2B professional development company, Improve It! and best-selling author of “I See You! A Leader’s Guide to Energize […]

Feeling bored of doing the same launch over and over in your business, but not the ambition of starting and selling a new offer from scratch? Today’s case study is a test of the perfect inbetween solution: selling a live cohort of an existing digital course with a low lift launch. Candice Ward, food photographer […]

When is the right time to exit your business? For Suneera Madhani, it was after taking her fintech startup, Stax, from idea to unicorn – a moniker coined for the rare privately-held company that reaches a billion dollar valuation. After selling to private equity and finding a new CEO to lead the company’s next stage […]

I always say, the best business ideas come from looking outside your own industry. Today’s case study affirms just that. In 3 short years, this CEO has 3Xed her revenue without increasing her marketing spend AT ALL. In fact, she’s spending a fraction of what her competitors’ are, with greater success. The client acquisition engine […]

Is it ever a good idea to work for free? Many entrepreneurs wouldn’t consider it, especially after being in business for years, but this CEO makes a solid case for why selective pro bono work pays off  – sometimes more than you would have even netted from charging for the original service. Tracy Marlowe, founder […]

Freebie Fest Vol. 3 is here! We’ve rounded up 34 “I can’t believe it’s FREE” gifts to boost your business without breaking the bank. It’s like an all-expenses paid (resource) party 🙂 Whether you need support in… …There’s a game-changing freebie (or many) in here for you. Copy your email address and get ready to […]

Our Q2 2024 review is here! These quarterly review episodes contribute to our mission of creating financially transparent content – sharing what’s working in our business, what we’ve learned, and what we’re celebrating. For more in-depth, behind the business case study episodes from within our business, check out the C-Suite: https://ellenyin.com/csuite 3 juicy questions answered […]

A lot of expert-based online businesses and coaches start with 1:1 client services, myself included. But what happens when you’ve reached your capacity and want to transition from a one-to-one to one-to many business model? Dani Marenburg of Mindin’ My Macros successfully restructured her 1:1 service into a scalable offer suite that 2Xed her revenue […]