{"podcast":{"title":"On Your Terms®","slug":"on-your-terms-4083141","podcast_index_feed_id":4083141,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/onyourterms/","website_url":"https://samvanderwielen.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/dcf17a6c-be5f-433f-9d97-06a949624bbe/Zw_iksMdISlQbnieoMtiZJjQ.jpg","author":"Sam Vander Wielen","episode_count":307,"summary":"A podcast for online business owners who refuse to choose between revenue and a real life. Most business advice tells you to hustle harder, post more, and \"always be on.\" I'm here to tell you that's BS—and I have the multi-seven-figure business to prove it. I'm Sam Vander Wielen, and I've built a thriving online business while protecting my mornings, unplugging at night, and actually living the life I built my business for. Every week, I share the marketing strategies, legal foundations, and lifestyle boundaries that keep my business profitable without stealing my peace. Whether you're building your first six figures or scaling past seven, this show will help you grow your revenue without sacrificing your presence, your sleep, or your sanity. Because success isn't just about how much you make—it's about having the freedom to actually enjoy your life. New to my world? I’m a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur who built an 7-figure digital product business helping thousands of founders legally protect and grow their online businesses. These days, I’m here to share not just the legal clarity but the lessons, stories, and strategies that make business and life more fulfilling. I'm the author o…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T18:21:15.191906+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-your-terms-4083141"},"episode":{"title":"281. How I Made $500K in 4 Days (The Real Story)","slug":"281-how-i-made-500k-in-4-days-the-real-story","published_at":"2026-03-23T09:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-your-terms-4083141/281-how-i-made-500k-in-4-days-the-real-story","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-your-terms-4083141","url":"https://samvanderwielen.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8f70df76-10a9-47d6-97bc-7076dc7a235d.mp3","summary":"Sam pulls back the curtain on her biggest launch ever — $500K in revenue in just four days. She's sharing the real numbers: 11,000 webinar registrants, a 5% conversion rate, and exactly what she spent on ads to get there. But this isn't just a brag fest — Sam gets honest about what's actually behind a launch like this, why you can't just copy someone else's formula, and what entrepreneurs at every stage can take away and apply to their own business. Whether you're planning your first launch or looking to scale, this episode is packed with practical strategy on webinars, email list marketing, buyer objections, and building an online business that actually converts. In this episode, you'll hear… The actual stats from my $500K launch — including webinar registrations, show-up rates, conversion percentages, and ad spend (yes, I'm sharing the numbers) Why I switched from three live webinars down to one — and how it actually increased my results The \"show up\" email strategy I use to get more people to attend the webinar live (and why it works way better than a basic reminder) How I think about Meta ads as their own social channel — and when you should (and absolutely should not) start running ads The three main buyer objections I prepare for in every launch — and how I use testimonials to overcome each one Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode. EPISODE RESOURCES: Get Sam’s free weekly newsletter, Sam’s Sidebar Grab a copy of Sam's Book When I Start My Business, I'll Be Happy Read Sam's Substack post: I called it a gap year—and everyone heard “year off.” If you have a question you’d like Sam to answer on a future podcast episode, you can submit it here . Learn more about VideoAsk (affiliate link) Click here to be notified when new episodes of…","meta_description":"Sam pulls back the curtain on her biggest launch ever — $500K in revenue in just four days. She's sharing the real numbers: 11,000 webinar registrants, a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3670,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/on-your-terms-4083141/episodes/281-how-i-made-500k-in-4-days-the-real-story/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-your-terms-4083141/281-how-i-made-500k-in-4-days-the-real-story.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}