800: From Zero to Hero: Business Coaching with David Cavanagh

David Cavanagh is a seasoned internet marketer and business coach. He started his journey in the online world by learning how to build websites and optimize them for search engines. Over the years, David has grown his expertise and now runs 12-day long workshops and weekly webinars to help newbies get started on the internet. Today, David shares his story of how he transitioned from a web designer to a sought-after speaker, sharing valuable insights on the importance of solving problems and addressing the questions of your target audience.
In this episode of Marketer of the Day, David explains how he transitioned from web designer to global speaker and coach, specializing in helping beginners get started online. He shares the importance of listening to your audience, answering their recurring questions, and creating solutions that address their real needs. David’s experience includes scaling his business through speaking engagements, webinars, and software demonstrations, using nervous enthusiasm and genuine problem-solving to engage audiences. Key takeaways include focusing on results over appearances, leveraging student feedback to refine content, and using repeated actions to build authority and trust. His resources and coaching programs can be explored at gettingstartedontheinternet.com and davidkavanaugh.com, where beginners can access structured guidance and support for launching their online ventures.
Quotes
“Just go out there and do something and make some money. Most people sit there procrastinating and never actually do anything.”
“If it’s converting and solving a problem, shut up about the design—it doesn’t matter if the site looks ugly.”
“Drop your ego. Your ego ain’t your amigo. Ask a question, shut up, listen, and truly solve the problem.”
“Your customers have already written most of your sales copy for you—you just need to pay attention and answer their questions.”
Resources
- Getting Started on The Internet: Discover the step by step, move by move way, to build an online business which makes you cash!
- David Cavanagh: Internet Business Coach
- Follow David Cavanagh on Facebook
- Connect with David Cavanagh on LinkedIn
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Filed in: Archive 4: 2020-2023 • Interview • Podcast





