Cultivate Your Message and Build a Following Quick Start Guide Using MailChimp

The problem with highly creative, caring people is that they never feel like they are "ready".  Get started anyway!  The only way you will find out if people resonate with your message or need the service you offer is by putting yourself out there. 

A lot of creatives spend a lot of money setting things up and then don't generate the cash-flow they need because they are trying to make things perfect.

By using the free version of online tools you will be able to take your time refining your message while having a way to stay in contact with your followers.

The beautify think about online is that it can work for you while you are working on your project.  Having a "landing page" gives people a place to go and sign up for your information while you are still refining your message in your own time.

You need to share your work with others.  The sooner you do this, even with a draft version, the sooner you can find out how people are affected by your work.

Yes and no.  

No, it's not hard if you stick to the basics; create a place to send people and a way for them to give you their contact information.

This video serious will teach you step-by-step everything you need to know! 

Yes, it can be frustrating in that there are a lot of moving parts that need to work together, especially with the free version of online tools.  The hardest part, though, is your own mindset that you cannot do it.  YOU CAN!

Yes, setting up the basics and building a small list can be done using the free version of MailChimp.  This video series is also free if you are willing to take the time to learn and implement what is taught.