Let’s get real…
Succeeding as an actor and all-around creative person – especially in LA – requires that you somehow figure out how to maintain a flexible schedule and a solid source of income.
Right?
Well, Your Little Side Biz is the ONLY how-to course designed specifically to teach creative folks and performing artists how to build and run a profitable side biz to fund your artistic pursuits – AND it is taught by someone who did exactly that.
I built my own side biz from scratch, ditched my day job, and was able to support myself with a completely flexible schedule throughout the decade that I was working as an actor.
Since then, I have guided close to 100 creative people through the process of starting new little side business (or taking the ones they had and making them even more profitable.)
This is life-changing info taught by someone who truly wants actors to thrive.
All the details are on this page. If you have a question that’s not answered below, you can contact me, Kristine Oller, and I will happily help you out: 818-500-1683 or kristine@kristineoller.com
What does the YLSB audio course cover?
As with all of my programs, I cut directly to the chase and teach you exactly what you need to know to chose a viable business idea, identify and attract your ideal clients, and design the perfect pricing package.
In the recordings of this course I break down those concepts clearly and deliver them to you step-by-step so you can easily understand them and immediately implement them.
In this no fluff, no filler training, I will teach you:
The key to making you and your business stand out in a crowd. Once you do this, you will never have to concern yourself with your “competition” again.
The most important thing NOT to do when starting your biz. (Just by avoiding this one thing you will save an incredible amount of money and effort – believe me, I’ve watched too many people do this and burn out before they are even up and running. Not good.)
The one little marketing question that boosted my business to a much higher level.
Why you should never believe anyone when they tell you they can’t afford you… and how you can handle the situation when they say it. (And why it’s actually a GOOD thing to have some people saying it!)
Who you need to communicate with so you don’t waste valuable time chasing clients one-by-one (and how to connect with them so they will be open to helping you.)
The crucial mistake people unconsciously make that dooms their business from the start. (That sounds overly dramatic, I know, but once we start exploring it, you’ll see what I mean!)
How to retain long-time clients while painlessly transitioning them to a new, higher price point. (This is something I get asked about quite often.)
A simple technique for making prospective clients feel emotionally connected to you – and emotionally comfortable with you – so they psychologically open up… instead of shutting down.
…and much more.
By the time you’re finished with this course, you’ll have a complete understanding of how to build not only a little side business, but also a reputation that will produce positive word-of-mouth from a growing group of satisfied clients.
You won’t find more clear, condensed info about this subject created specifically for creative folks ANYWHERE. Grab the recordings so you’ll have them when you’re finally ready to make your move.
Who should invest in the YLSB audio course?
Well, definitely anyone who already HAS a side business but who needs more clients or wants greater profits:
• personal trainers
• masseuses
• virtual assistants
• web designers
• graphic designers
• house cleaners
• Etsy store crafters
• party planners
• professional organizers
• dog walkers
• handymen
• nutritionists
• yoga teachers
• pilates instructors
• hypnotherapists
• stylists
• life coaches
etc.
ALSO… anyone who is not yet sure whether they want to actually have a side biz should get the YLSB course – because after listening to the recordings, you will have much more clarity about whether or not being your own boss is a good fit for you.
Who is Kristine Oller?
Well, 15 years ago I started a little professional organizing side biz to fund my acting pursuits. This biz grew quickly and eventually became so robust that I made the decision to leave acting and organize full time. Later I brought on 2 associate organizers, wrote my first book, and built the career strategy business that I have today.
You can read more about me here.
(And you can get hands-on career strategy coaching for your acting biz here.)
What is Kristine’s coaching style like?
Here is a recording of the introductory telecall I did when I offered the Your Little Side Biz audio course in the fall of 2010. It’s packed with great guidance and worth a listen!
4 Ways To Give Yourself A Raise Without Raising Your Prices
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hit the play button above, or right-click here to download the MP3
Buy the complete YLSB audio course:
now only $60
Once your payment is complete, you will be sent to a webpage where you can listen to and download MP3 files of all of the YLSB class recordings, HotSeat sessions, and Q&A calls. Plus, there are links to the various resources mentioned in each call.
Rave reviews and great results:
Crafter and new mom, Allegra Stein, shares why Your Little Side Biz was a great investment for her:Listen:
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Allegra’s Etsy store is AwesomeAsAOne.
I had started a side biz but needed help attracting new clients…
“While my existing clients were thrilled about my coaching, I was finding it difficult to pitch my product to new people in a way that would get them into the “buy now” or “definitely put me on your mailing list” categories.
Between a full-time job, a relationship, and acting, I didn’t have a ton of time for trial-and-error or to do my own research about marketing and closing sales, so I wanted to learn about this from someone who succeeded in building her own business and who could package the “need-to-know” in digestible chunks that I could then run with. Also, I’ve always admired how Kristine marketed her own services in a non-intrusive way that seemed to speak to my individual needs, and I wanted to learn more about how she does that. I signed up for Your Little Side Biz because I knew I needed help defining the “sizzle” in a way that I could implement immediately.
I got a ton of practical advice, especially about advertising vs. marketing, as well as how to reframe my approach to self-promoting! And about how to find my niche by tapping into my existing strengths, where I am NOW, rather than trying to stretch and become everything to everyone. And great information about pricing and how to offer specials and packages without devaluing my product and over-working myself, so that I would still have energy to pursue my passions.
Furthermore, during our HotSeat coaching session, Kristine was able to nail down a highly relevant sizzle that opened my target market up by at least 400%. I was also very encouraged by hearing directly from other entrepreneurs, about their offerings, how they got started, and how they defined their business relationships to allow them flexibility for acting.
I’ve always found Kristine’s offerings to be super-relevant, and a bargain for the amount of information she dishes out. I got the email at the right time and jumped on it. Life unfolded so that I am currently able to pursue my acting without needing to start my little side business. But should my situation ever change, I have a lot more confidence and a lot less hesitation about how to build that business.”
Jennifer Huang :: actress
I wanted to grow my side biz without it taking over my life…
“I decided to take the course because I planted the seeds of a side business and I felt lost. I had a service and some clients but I didn’t know how I can grow what I started. I needed guidance and information on how to identify my ideal client, how to market and structure my price points. I hoped to learn how to best communicate the services I’m offering to potential clients and what should I best focus my time and energy on to get maximum results.
Your Little Side Biz totally met my expectations. My big take away was that this is a side business and it only needs to grow as big as I need it to be. The purpose of this business is to generate income so I can continue to focus on my passion. This doesn’t need to take over my life and I’m in control of how big it grows.
In the past few months, I have returned to the YLSB recordings during different stages of my business’s growth and I always take away something new. When I first listened to the recordings, I learned how to identify my ideal client and design my marketing towards getting that client. I recently reviewed my notes and listened to the recordings again to inspire new marketing ideas and price points. This course is an invaluable resource that you can continue to gain from during different points of your business journey!”
Laura Mannino :: actress / founder, Bins and Purge Organizing
I wanted to start moving forward faster…
“I had heard great things about working with Kristine from voice talent and had scoped out her website and some of her videos on YouTube before finding out about the Your Little Side Biz course. I was very intrigued as the “word on the street” is that she has a fabulous way of not only communicating the oodles of knowledge in her head, but also effectively being able to lay it out in a manner that keeps people motivated to move forward.
I viewed the course as a cost-effective way to check out her teaching style. I was hoping to flesh-out some tips, tricks, or ideas that would help me build upon my current marketing strategies to enhance them and therefore grow my business. She definitely met the expectations that I had. I especially liked how she pulled real-life examples into the course and brainstormed with people in order to really get the ball moving. I’ll be back to work with her further!”
Kelly Klemolin :: voice over artist
I wanted to be sure I wasn’t missing something important…
“As an organizer I’m often asked for resources. Whenever someone tells me they’re thinking about starting their own business, of any kind, I tell them Kristine Oller’s ‘Your Little Side Biz’ is a MUST! Imagine attending amazing seminars on marketing, motivation and client relations in one easy-to-use audio format that you can listen to over-and-over and truly get your money’s worth.
Having this information to put you on the right track from the get-go is amazing, but YLSB is not only for business newbies. Even people who have been in business for a while are sure to be able to get useful info. I would highly recommend anyone to get Kristine’s YLSB course if they want to improve their side businesses, or heck, even their full-time business.”
Kimshelley Lessard :: actress / singer / founder, Dots and Crosses Organizing
I wanted to start a side biz so I could leave my corporate job…
“I decided to take Your Little Side Biz because I was tired of working for corporate businesses. My survival job was taking most of my time away from my acting career. I was working long hours, being underappreciated and undercompensated. It was not worth my time or my talents. I was putting in so much time and getting such a small amount of money that I wasn’t getting anywhere financially. I was hoping to learn of a way for me to have a job that would allow me to make a decent amount per hour for what I can offer. I wanted to learn how I can build my own business and be my own boss where I can make my own schedule so I can attend every audition I get! I wasn’t sure what Kristine was going to teach that could not be found in a major business book, but for the price point, I figured that I had nothing to lose.
I was very pleased at how simple Kristine made the whole concept of creating YLSB. I gained the tools to make my own business that were very applicable and easy to understand. Lots of golden nuggets! And I really enjoyed being in the hot seat!
Thanks, Kristine for all your help and insight and for creating a simple strategy to getting out of that dead end job! I started my own personal styling business where I am able to create my own schedule and make an income per hour that is proportionate to my talent – an income that is quadruple what I was making at my corporate day job. Best of all, I am doing something that I enjoy doing and am having so much fun helping my clients with their wardrobes. I have less stress, more money, and more freedom to pursue my acting career. Is that a win? I say YES!”
Alicia Ying :: actress / founder, SignatureYourStyle.com
I already had a side biz but I wanted to take it to the next level…
“Initially I was concerned that the info in Your Little Side Biz wouldn’t apply to me because I already had an existing small business and I wondered if the course would be geared towards those who were looking for a small business they could start. At the time, I wanted to bump up my business and to get more out of my time by bringing on some employees / independent contractors. I was hoping I would get insight, inspiration, and courage to take my business to the next level. My expectations were more than met – I was able to talk out my stumbling points (areas that were holding me back), and identify exactly what was keeping me stuck. It turns out, it was mostly the fear of what my current clients would think and of how I would be perceived by those whose business I already had.
I am now about to begin maternity leave and I have 3 independent contractors who will be working for me while I am away. Because of this step, my business will continue to exist even when I am not working. This was my goal. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in developing a small side biz, or in taking their current side business to the next level.”
Jenny Eakes :: actress / founder, AtHomePilates.net