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The No-Fluff Business: The 90-Day Guide to More Money, Freedom, and Purpose Online
Are you like Sarah? Sarah Mae Ives played by the rules. She went to school, got the degree, got the job - the dead-end, unsatisfying job that required long hours and kept her away from her home and family. But Sarah had a dream, too - a dream of financial independence and control over her own time - quality time she wanted to spend with her kids.
Today, Sarah is a 7-figure agency owner, business coach, and speaker - and she wants to teach you how to reach your dreams, too. Sarah has helped hundreds of clients create a business like hers, using her unique approach to design, sell, and place Facebook™ and Instagram ™ advertising. Find out how you can launch your own ads business, right from home, and start making money within weeks. No products. No parties.
Today, Sarah is a 7-figure agency owner, business coach, and speaker - and she wants to teach you how to reach your dreams, too. Sarah has helped hundreds of clients create a business like hers, using her unique approach to design, sell, and place Facebook™ and Instagram ™ advertising. Find out how you can launch your own ads business, right from home, and start making money within weeks. No products. No parties.
144 pages, Paperback
Published December 8, 2021
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April 8, 2023
What task should you be doing in your business? What tasks can wait? Learn the most important business principles to make the right decisions. The author shows that you only need a few ingredients to get focused and started – and do the work. Gain insight from Sarah Ives’s long journey to search for what to do. You can start a business from the advice you gain by following methods from this enjoyable and easy-to-follow book written in a conversational style. Identify what you don’t need for business success and things you should do. Foremost, on your plight to success, you must ask yourself what you need to do today to get paid.
Some of the most beneficial advice is knowing what you don’t need to waste your time on. She advises beginning by taking only one course to teach you skills and gain clients: enough lessons to just get started with the business and avoid getting caught up and overburdened by too many other courses. The emphasis remains on choosing the right tasks to get the needle moving in your business. You will realize to avoid distractions that are obstacles on the path to success. Most importantly, when you first start a business, put out a minimal amount of money to test the idea. See if people need your services and start having productive conversations with folks.
Some of the most beneficial advice is knowing what you don’t need to waste your time on. She advises beginning by taking only one course to teach you skills and gain clients: enough lessons to just get started with the business and avoid getting caught up and overburdened by too many other courses. The emphasis remains on choosing the right tasks to get the needle moving in your business. You will realize to avoid distractions that are obstacles on the path to success. Most importantly, when you first start a business, put out a minimal amount of money to test the idea. See if people need your services and start having productive conversations with folks.
April 10, 2023
I’d recommend it
When I first began reading this book, I wasn’t sure about it. But I did come to find this book interesting, how we learned about the authors story to becoming an entrepreneur and coming to make the life she wants. That if you put yourself in the right mindset, you can work towards accomplishing what you’d like. So, even though I didn’t like it at the beginning, and only began enjoying this book a couple of chapters into it. I loved how detailed the author was and how she made sure you could understand and even shared her story to becoming an entrepreneur, I enjoyed her writing. She has accomplished a lot for her career and the idea that she had wrote this book to help us reach the dreams/careers we have makes me like it. Everyone has dreams and as long as we put our minds to it, we can all go for it and reading this book helps teach us that and guides us to where we’d like for our dreams to go.
When I first began reading this book, I wasn’t sure about it. But I did come to find this book interesting, how we learned about the authors story to becoming an entrepreneur and coming to make the life she wants. That if you put yourself in the right mindset, you can work towards accomplishing what you’d like. So, even though I didn’t like it at the beginning, and only began enjoying this book a couple of chapters into it. I loved how detailed the author was and how she made sure you could understand and even shared her story to becoming an entrepreneur, I enjoyed her writing. She has accomplished a lot for her career and the idea that she had wrote this book to help us reach the dreams/careers we have makes me like it. Everyone has dreams and as long as we put our minds to it, we can all go for it and reading this book helps teach us that and guides us to where we’d like for our dreams to go.
April 17, 2023
This book is an absolute game-changer for aspiring entrepreneurs seeking to level up their online business. It is filled with practical strategies and actionable steps that seek to deliver real results to the reader.
The author does an excellent job at making complex concepts simple to grasp. What sets this book apart is its no-nonsense approach, cutting through the fluff and getting straight to the point. The guidance provided in each chapter is invaluable, providing a clear roadmap to follow, but also shows that there is no one size fits all approach to business.
The main point of the book is to help the reader identify two main things: identify your business and how to market it successfully online. The book covers crucial aspects like identifying your ideal audience and creating a winning marketing strategy.
This book is a must-read for anyone serious about building a successful online business.
The author does an excellent job at making complex concepts simple to grasp. What sets this book apart is its no-nonsense approach, cutting through the fluff and getting straight to the point. The guidance provided in each chapter is invaluable, providing a clear roadmap to follow, but also shows that there is no one size fits all approach to business.
The main point of the book is to help the reader identify two main things: identify your business and how to market it successfully online. The book covers crucial aspects like identifying your ideal audience and creating a winning marketing strategy.
This book is a must-read for anyone serious about building a successful online business.
April 27, 2023
Sara knocked it out of the park with this intuitive read. I was highly impressed with the wording and stories that I was able to connect with. I learned to march to your own drum. Never give up on the possibilities in your life. Use the tools that you have learned from reading this will allow you to open so many more doors into your dream goal in life. The book talks about renewing your mind and focusing on the path of success. Never taking anything for granite and looking for the light in all the struggles we pass by in life. Overlooking certain things puts you in a hole of your own set backs and failures. But, when you sit back and evaluate the wins in your life you will slowly rise from the ground and have a more open mind going into events in you're life and they will go smoothly. Sara gave me a new perspective on my life and changes will be made. Sara the author put her heart and soul into writing this and I felt it all. Highly recommend this book to everyone!!
April 10, 2023
Ives discusses the importance of having a clear vision for your business and of taking the time to plan properly. She also covers topics such as choosing a business model, creating a business plan, and finding funding.
She takes you through the process of launching your business. She covers topics such as creating a website, marketing your business, and customer service.
Ives then discusses how to grow your business. She covers topics such as hiring employees, expanding into new markets, and scaling your business.
The No-Fluff Business is a guide to starting and running an online business. It is written in a clear and concise style. Ives is a successful entrepreneur, and her advice is based on her own experience
She takes you through the process of launching your business. She covers topics such as creating a website, marketing your business, and customer service.
Ives then discusses how to grow your business. She covers topics such as hiring employees, expanding into new markets, and scaling your business.
The No-Fluff Business is a guide to starting and running an online business. It is written in a clear and concise style. Ives is a successful entrepreneur, and her advice is based on her own experience
April 10, 2023
While Sarah Mae Ives began her career and a financial reporter, covering business related news on major news networks, she is now a business coach and has helped her clients build up businesses using the strategies and experience she has gained from her own 7-figure company. In “The No-Fluff Business” she shares this experience in adapting and growing a business using popular social media sites advertising components. This book is best used to increase motivation and as an introduction to Ives insights. Ives recommends pairing this book with her 90-day masterclass that must be purchased separately for best results.
April 28, 2023
Amazing Presence and Opportunities
It takes a pretty direct approach to encouraging entrepreneurs to fully realize their dreams and goals. Personally, I had a somewhat limiting mindset towards the way I wanted to grow. I was so worried about growing like a bonsai that I never allowed myself to blossom like a wild flower. It's also cool to see other books referenced in here to see where opinions differ and what did or didn't work for this author. There are plenty of things in here that could be a game changer in and of themselves, I have no doubt that put together like this, whoever takes this advice to heart will soar.
It takes a pretty direct approach to encouraging entrepreneurs to fully realize their dreams and goals. Personally, I had a somewhat limiting mindset towards the way I wanted to grow. I was so worried about growing like a bonsai that I never allowed myself to blossom like a wild flower. It's also cool to see other books referenced in here to see where opinions differ and what did or didn't work for this author. There are plenty of things in here that could be a game changer in and of themselves, I have no doubt that put together like this, whoever takes this advice to heart will soar.
April 14, 2023
Very relatable!
I really enjoyed this book and learned a lot from Sarah Ives. I could totally relate when she said she had many things to be grateful for but wasn’t in control of her life. I’m sure many of us feel this way. Sarah has started a lot of different businesses and has identified the ingredients that make a business work. It starts with being in the right business. When things start to succeed quickly, you know you have found the right one. Definitely check this book out if you consider yourself an entrepreneur and are struggling to build your business.
I really enjoyed this book and learned a lot from Sarah Ives. I could totally relate when she said she had many things to be grateful for but wasn’t in control of her life. I’m sure many of us feel this way. Sarah has started a lot of different businesses and has identified the ingredients that make a business work. It starts with being in the right business. When things start to succeed quickly, you know you have found the right one. Definitely check this book out if you consider yourself an entrepreneur and are struggling to build your business.
April 29, 2023
I loved Sarah Ives’ no-nonsense approach making your business work for you online! The title of the book was true to the content. She doesn’t fill the pages with fluff and filler that can bog down even the most tenacious entrepreneur. Whether you have an existing business you’re looking to improve or have a business idea you’re trying to get off the ground, Sarah’s guidance is applicable. She offers additional training should readers want to expand upon the lessons in the book, but the book itself is a great place to start and may be all you need to improve your experience.
April 15, 2023
Selling shovels during a gold rush.
This line in the book was used to describe how successful an online business can be, when you do your research right. The No-Fluff Business is an awesome book that offers advice on starting an amazing online business and it’s geared toward women. She writes about how women get caught up in these work from home business schemes that never allow for true financial or personal freedom. That one point really resonated with me. I really recommend this as a resource for anyone, especially women, that are looking for freedom. This was a wonderful book.
This line in the book was used to describe how successful an online business can be, when you do your research right. The No-Fluff Business is an awesome book that offers advice on starting an amazing online business and it’s geared toward women. She writes about how women get caught up in these work from home business schemes that never allow for true financial or personal freedom. That one point really resonated with me. I really recommend this as a resource for anyone, especially women, that are looking for freedom. This was a wonderful book.
May 19, 2025
inspiring!
My past is so much like yours! The education, the number of jobs, the experiences at jobs, the desire to be an entrepreneur… I’ve always felt like I didn’t fit in and that I needed to work for myself, but I couldn’t figure out how or what to do. I tried MLMs, I became a health coach, I’ve taken certificate courses, I changed my major in college 4 times… I’m now 40 and it needs to stop now! Your book has inspired me to make it happen this year. Thank you!
My past is so much like yours! The education, the number of jobs, the experiences at jobs, the desire to be an entrepreneur… I’ve always felt like I didn’t fit in and that I needed to work for myself, but I couldn’t figure out how or what to do. I tried MLMs, I became a health coach, I’ve taken certificate courses, I changed my major in college 4 times… I’m now 40 and it needs to stop now! Your book has inspired me to make it happen this year. Thank you!
July 2, 2022
Not at all as expected
Unfortunately, I was very let down with this book. Sure, it told a good story and had a good bit of “life advice.” There were no pieces of actionable advice. Basically, it was one loooong advertisement for her Ads Manager course. Save your money and learn how to be an ads manager elsewhere.
Unfortunately, I was very let down with this book. Sure, it told a good story and had a good bit of “life advice.” There were no pieces of actionable advice. Basically, it was one loooong advertisement for her Ads Manager course. Save your money and learn how to be an ads manager elsewhere.
April 26, 2023
Inspirational
Sarah Ives shares her own personal experience to encourage and motivate other women to succeed as she has.
The author has achieved a successful career and in this book she’ll talk you through how she got there.
Down to earth, realistic and achievable, this book will change your life.
Sarah Ives shares her own personal experience to encourage and motivate other women to succeed as she has.
The author has achieved a successful career and in this book she’ll talk you through how she got there.
Down to earth, realistic and achievable, this book will change your life.
August 1, 2023
How to book on how to create a 7-figure business.
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