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Over the past 16 years, I\u2019ve been fortunate to work alongside some of the brightest minds in digital marketing. There are a lot of common trends among high-performing digital entrepreneurs. As Tony Robbins says, \u201cSuccess leaves clues.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

The following list is definitely not all-inclusive but is a great starting point for any digital entrepreneur who wants to improve their life and business outcomes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

#1: Top digital entrepreneurs set clear goals and priorities and regularly review and adjust them.<\/h2>\n

The best-performing digital entrepreneurs establish clear objectives, priorities and make a game plan going into each week.\u00a0<\/p>\n

They aren\u2019t going into each workday \u201cflying by the seat of their pants.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

They attack each day by prepping their plan the day before. When they enter they office, they\u2019re not figuring out what to do \u2013 they get straight to work.<\/p>\n

They review their data regularly \u2013 in some cases by the hour \u2013 to ensure their campaigns are profitable. Then, they make decisions about their goals.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Are the goals set too low? They\u2019ll adjust them higher!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Are the goals unrealistically high? Top performers will adjust them so that they create appropriate expectations.\u00a0<\/p>\n

#2: Top digital entrepreneurs focus on the right KPIs.<\/h2>\n

Today, it\u2019s easy to obtain a lot of data. In fact, we\u2019re flooded with so much data that it\u2019s essential for digital entrepreneurs to learn WHAT data truly matters.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This is why you must determine the right key performance indicators (KPIs) for you to track in your business.\u00a0<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll see digital entrepreneurs get excited about vanity metrics like getting a really high open rate on an email while ignoring the fact that they received little-to-no sales or activity on the email\u2019s desired outcome.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The best digital entrepreneurs focus on the right numbers \u2013 those that will truly \u201cmove the needle\u201d to make data-driven decisions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When you\u2019re faced with a challenge, look at your numbers and ask yourself: \u201cAm I making an emotional decision, or am I making a decision based on the right numbers?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

#3: They are skilled in digital marketing and leverage various digital channels to reach their target audience.<\/h2>\n

Many digital entrepreneurs start off as \u201cone-trick ponies,\u201d in other words, they specialize in one particular area of traffic generation.<\/p>\n

Maybe they\u2019re experts in search engine optimization, or they\u2019re experienced as media buyers. Perhaps they are adept at email marketing or social media.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The best digital entrepreneurs learn how to leverage a variety of digital channels. Not only do they learn how to leverage multiple digital channels, they learn how to intertwine each channel so that they can complement each other.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that you never want to put all of your eggs into one basket when it comes to your marketing channels.\u00a0<\/p>\n

These days, if you say the wrong thing to the wrong person, you can lose your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google Adwords, Bing Ads or YouTube account.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re focused on just a single channel, you may want to expand your knowledge.<\/p>\n

This leads directly to the next habit\u2026\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

#4: They are lifelong learners and continuously seek new knowledge and skills.<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s tough to learn a new skill, especially in the digital marketing world. Who do you listen to?\u00a0<\/p>\n

When it comes to being a digital entrepreneur, we\u2019re thrown shiny objects all day!\u00a0<\/p>\n

We\u2019re sold on this tool, and that tool\u2026 This new technique and that new training course\u2026 It can become incredibly challenging to sort out the noise from what really matters.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The best digital entrepreneurs don\u2019t buy into every shiny object and instead focus on learning from their own mistakes, listening to a small handful of trusted educators, and keep learning.<\/p>\n

My marketing mentors are always in the middle of some kind of training course. They aren\u2019t looking for \u201csilver bullets\u201d that will completely revolutionize their business (there isn\u2019t one solution) \u2013 but instead focus on learning one or two actionable pieces of advice from each book or course they complete.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Stay humble, keep learning, and make it a regular practice to consume content that will help you continue to improve your skills as a marketer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

#5: They network and build strong relationships with other digital entrepreneurs.<\/h2>\n

This habit ties closely with #4.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Part of continuing to learn is being open to learning with others. Some of the greatest pieces of advice that I\u2019ve received in my business have been from other entrepreneurs who \u201ccompeted\u201d against me in the same online niches.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Networking with other digital entrepreneurs has been one of the greatest gifts in my professional career. I\u2019ve learned from their mistakes. I\u2019ve shared my challenges with them, and they\u2019ve provided solutions. They\u2019ve given me referrals to service providers or other affiliates who have promoted my products.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The digital world is much smaller than you may realize. Start reaching out to people. Get to know them.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Figure out what value you can provide THEM before trying to receive value yourself.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you can\u2019t figure out what value to provide them, do they sell a product? Buy their product. Become their customer. Learn about their business.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I can tell you from experience that once you become someone\u2019s customer it\u2019s a lot easier to gain access to someone and start a dialogue with them!\u00a0<\/p>\n

#6: They practice regular exercise and prioritize their health and well-being.<\/h2>\n

Last year, one of my marketing mentors, Derek Gehl, picked me up in his Range Rover at the airport in Vancouver, British Columbia. A few minutes into our conversation, he asked \u2013 \u201cSo, when\u2019s the last time you had your blood work done?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Derek reminded me that as digital marketers, we\u2019re constantly in front of a computer and that we have to \u201cget ahead\u201d of issues before they arise.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It turned into a discussion of health and aging and was an outstanding reminder of the way we can abuse our bodies if we aren\u2019t careful.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As digital marketers, we often sit for long periods of time.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Are you prioritizing your health? The top digital marketers that I know are working with trainers, exercising regularly, and caring for their bodies every day.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What good is it for us to build wealth if we can\u2019t enjoy it?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Schedule in breaks to walk, get fresh air, and step away from the blue light of the computer screen. Go lift weights. Drink water. Eat food that makes you feel good and provides your brain and body the right nutrients.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It\u2019s much easier to establish these habits before you\u2019re forced to do so.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve sadly seen too many digital entrepreneurs run into serious health issues that could have been avoided had they built better habits<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

#7: They delegate tasks and responsibilities to their team.<\/h2>\n

Successful digital entrepreneurs know their hourly rate of pay. They know when a task is a $10-an-hour task and they should pass it off to someone on their team.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Top digital entrepreneurs are not a one-man or woman show. They are typically supported by a virtual assistant or team members who can handle tasks like:\u00a0<\/p>\n