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Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips

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Neil Patel and Eric Siu bring you daily ACTIONABLE digital marketing lessons that they've learned through years of being in the trenches. Whether you have a new website or an established business, learn the latest SEO, content marketing, social media, email marketing, conversion optimization and general online marketing tactics that work today.
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AOA sneak peek: The Future of Agencies with AI

In this bonus episode, we give you a sneak peek into what our Agency Owners Association (AOA) hangouts look like. We discuss acquisitions, the future of agencies with AI, the impact of AI on SEO, the importance of in-person experiences, and client fit. The conversation also touches on lead flow and the challenges faced by different industries.   Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!   Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Bonus episode: AOA sneak peek  (01:15) Introduction to the Agency Owners Association (02:52) Navigating Acquisitions in a Challenging Economy (05:55) The Impact of AI on SEO (08:36) The Value of In-Person Experiences (16:59) Assessing Client Fit for Agency Success   Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel X @ericosiu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/25/202419 minutes, 2 seconds
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Is Gary Vee An All-time Entrepreneur Or?...

In this episode, I interviewed Gary Vee (aka Gary Vaynerchuk) and discussed his ambitious plan to buy the New York Jets, including the deal structure and his vision for turning his business into a private equity powerhouse. We also tackled VFriends, his philosophies on life and business, and much more.   Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!   Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Gary Vee's Vision for Buying the New York Jets (08:56) The Importance of the Journey in Life and Business (27:33) Marketing Tactics for Businesses in Crowded Markets (35:21) The TikTokification of Social Media (36:45) The Value of Organic Social Media Expertise (37:15) The Value of Building a Personal Brand (39:07) The Art and Math of Marketing (41:22) The Importance of Hard Work and Self-Awareness (50:20) The Power of Content Creation (53:26) The Potential of Live Streaming and NFTs (01:02:02) Patience and Risk-Taking in Entrepreneurship (01:06:30) The Future of Marketing: Intuition and Technology   Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel X @ericosiu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/22/202429 minutes, 10 seconds
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Bonus episode #3: A sneak peek of what our AOA hangouts look like

In this bonus episode, we give you a sneak peek into what our Agency Owners Association (AOA) hangouts look like. Join us in a dynamic coaching call as we discuss the challenges of scaling agencies and the need to focus on solving specific problems before implementing processes.   Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!   Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Introduction to the Coaching Call (00:29) Using Memos to Drive Speed and Accountability (01:26) The Importance of Speed in Organizations (03:22) Establishing Memos for Speed and Culture (08:08) Balancing Vulnerability and Confidence as a Leader (09:06) Writing Memos and Building the Habit (11:28) Diversifying Marketing Channels with Reddit and Quora (14:31) Challenges of Scaling Agencies and Implementing Processes   Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel X @ericosiu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/18/202419 minutes, 8 seconds
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His Sleep Company Might Be Worth 1 TRILLION Dollars | Eight Sleep

In this episode, I had Mateo Franceschetti on the pod, the CEO of Eight Sleep, a company revolutionizing sleep technology. We discuss how Eight Sleep achieved a billion-dollar valuation, using AI to enhance sleep quality, and reveal their innovative marketing strategies.   Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!   Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Unconventional Ways to Improve Sleep and Health (06:17) Temperature Management and Relaxation Techniques (11:09) The Future of Sleep and Health: Data and AI (13:27) Effective Marketing Strategies: Podcast Advertising and Influencer Partnerships (25:02) The Power of Word of Mouth and Building Trust (30:02) The Future of Sleep Technology: Advanced Features and Personalization (39:09) Living and Working Together (41:17) Setting Boundaries for Work-Life Balance (45:20) Inflection Points in Building a Hardware Business (51:56) Creating a Written Culture and Data-Driven Decision-Making (55:31) The Value of Board Meetings (58:37) Breaking the Rigidity of Fixed Meetings (01:03:01) Hiring for Greatness (01:08:00) The Intensity of Startup Life (01:12:14) A/B Testing Work Environments (01:17:12) Religion as a Marketing Strategy   Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel X @ericosiu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/15/202429 minutes, 20 seconds
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Bonus episode #2: A sneak peek of what our AOA hangouts look like

In this second AOA bonus episode, we give you a sneak peek into what our Agency Owners Association (AOA) hangouts look like. Join us in a dynamic coaching call designed to help agency owners like you accelerate growth and help you get to the next level so you live the life you want.    Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!   Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today's topic: A sneak peek of what our AOA hangouts look like (01:15) Introduction to the Coaching Call (01:45) The Power of Writing Memos for Clarity and Action (09:22) Exploring Offshore Talent: Pros and Cons (16:45) Preparing for the Impact of AI on the Industry Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel X @ericosiu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/11/202416 minutes, 36 seconds
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How Jason Cohen Built TWO Billion Dollar Companies (One Bootstrapped)

In this episode, I welcomed Jason Cohen on the pod, the founder of WP Engine and Smart Bear, as he shares eye-opening insights that defy common startup norms. Why chase venture capital when you can build a billion-dollar empire on your own terms? Here’s what Jason revealed.   Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!   Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Introduction and Background (10:09) Embracing Optionality in Business Strategies (31:18) Operating Like a Public Company (45:16) Continuous Customer Development (55:02) Creating a Company Culture for Personal Growth (01:03:34) Hiring and Accountability in Management (01:14:50) Finding a Niche in the AI Landscape   Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel X @ericosiu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/1/202425 minutes, 46 seconds
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How To ACTUALLY Get ANYTHING You Want | Marie Forleo

In this episode, I had a wide-ranging conversation Marie Forleo – a celebrated life coach, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, and host of YT channel MarieTV with over 930K subscribers. Marie shares her perspective on why focusing on one thing may not be the right fit for everyone, the importance of trusting your gut, and having a strong work ethic.   Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!   Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today's episode: How To ACTUALLY Get ANYTHING You Want (01:15) Introduction and Marie's Background (10:03) Trusting Your Gut and Following Your Intuition (32:37) The Power of a Strong Work Ethic (40:02) Building a Coaching Business and Engaging with the Audience (56:33) The Challenges of Writing a Book   Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel X @ericosiu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/24/202427 minutes, 25 seconds
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The Writing Secrets That Create Billionaires | David Perell

In this episode, I had David Perell – a writing teacher, Founder of “Write of Passage” school, and the host of ”How I Write” podcast. David shares his passion for teaching writing, the concept of American Idolatry, his own path to faith, how he came to believe in Jesus as the most influential figure in Western civilization, and the importance of reading and writing in personal growth and communication.   Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!   Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Introduction and David’s Background (09:38) Building an Audience through Unique Ideas and Intellectual Assets (31:16) The Influence of Faith on Philosophy and Work (44:02) The Pitfalls of American Idolatry (53:18) The Importance of Asking Big Questions (01:00:56) The Impact of Jesus on Western Civilization (01:08:06) The Power of Writing and Communication (01:19:18) The Importance of Reading and Writing   Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel X @ericosiu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/18/202426 minutes, 31 seconds
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Why Young Men Are Double F**cked | PsycHacks' Orion Taraban

In this episode, I had Dr. Orion Taraban – a Psychologist, Men's Mental Health Specialist, and PsychHacks Podcast Host with 5M YouTube views per month. We discussed the challenges and dynamics of modern relationships. Among these are how online dating can decrease the likelihood of forming a relationship, the idea of being “monogamish,” and how marriages often fail because of unrealistic expectations.   Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!   Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) - Introduction and Background (01:22) - The Decline in Relationships and the Impact of Online Dating (14:23) - Questioning the Concept of Monogamy and Introducing Monogamish (29:47) - Different Desires and Needs in Relationships: Women Seeking Commitment, Men Seeking Access (37:22) - Understanding the 'Red Pill' and Effective Relationship Strategies (38:29) - Why Successful Women Date Mediocre Men (43:52) - The Reasons Behind Failed Marriages (50:39) - Exploring Relationships through Behavioral Economics (55:11) - The Art of Subtle Negotiation in Relationships (01:12:17) - The Role of Transactions in Relationships (01:15:34) - The Power of Instagram in Dating (01:18:27) - The Business Model of Orion Teraban (01:21:00) - The Vision for the Business (01:40:28) - The Definition of Love   Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel X @ericosiu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/11/202428 minutes, 15 seconds
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He Built Jubilee’s YouTube Channel to 5 Billion Views | Ryan Hashemi

In this episode, I had Ryan Hashemi, known for building the successful media company Jubilee that has 10 million subscribers and 5 billion views on YouTube. We discussed the concept of creator-operators and the importance of long-form content. Ryan shares his insights on creating compelling thumbnails and titles, as well as the need for a strong storytelling approach. We also touch on the trend of creators building businesses outside of content creation.   Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!   Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Introduction and Background (02:23) Mission-Oriented Approach and Content Formats (07:39) Creating Compelling Content and Holding Audience Attention (09:09) Experimentation and Learning from Failure (11:30) Collaborating with Influencers and Partnerships (14:41) Hiring and Developing Talent (29:00) Dealing with Copycats and Protecting Originality (37:44) Investing in Up-and-Coming Creators (39:11) Unlocking Value and Participation (41:06) Balancing Work and Family (47:19) Building an Agency for Freedom (52:12) The Power of Audience and Distribution (58:02) The Importance of Compelling Packaging (01:06:29) Asking Hard-Hitting Questions (01:09:48) Leveraging Pre-Existing YouTube Audiences (01:14:28) The Shift to Long-Form Content (01:15:52) The Rise of Creator-Operators   Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel X @ericosiu  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/5/202427 minutes, 48 seconds
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How Pat Flynn Built Deep Pocket Monster to 850k Subs In A Blink Of An Eye

Pat Flynn and Eric Siu share key insights for entrepreneurial success, emphasizing storytelling, overcoming comparison, and building community. They highlight the evolution of income reports and the importance of delegation in scaling businesses. Their wisdom extends to parenting as entrepreneurs, emphasizing patience and continuous learning.   Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/Fcq5V2D-euI   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Introduction and deep pocket monster (02:22) Card party events (03:49) The fallacy of view chasing (06:28) Creating a community experience (09:31) Growing the event and world records (13:04) The cost and value of events (21:35) The power of long-form content   Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/27/202427 minutes, 13 seconds
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How He Grew A $30M Gardening Blog From Scratch | Kevin Espiritu

Kevin Espiritu, founder of Epic Gardening, shares his journey from starting a gardening blog to building a multi-million dollar business. He discusses the growth of his YouTube channel, the importance of SEO and content strategy, and the acquisition of other gardening blogs to expand his reach.    Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/dticDXdRuh8    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Wearing the hat: winning the biggest deal (01:01) Building epic gardening (03:47) The botanical interests deal (05:14) How wearing the hat made a difference (06:06) The angle of the botanical interests deal (09:28) Getting into gardening (10:54) Finding a hobby outside of business (12:44) Going all-in on epic gardening (20:33) Acquiring blogs for growth (25:48) The future of SEO (27:09) The importance of email marketing Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)   Leave Some Feedback:    What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/20/202427 minutes, 52 seconds
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$200M Founder Reveals His Controversial Marriage Strategy

Patrick Campbell shares his entrepreneur's perspective on relationships and the parallels between business management and marital success. This episode packs in revelations about the value of alignment in relationships, the importance of a partner's shared vision, and practical approaches to nurture a deeply bonded partnership.   Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/ew91lnFKYyI   Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Patrick Campbell's background and introduction to his expertise in relationships (03:12) Importance of weekly one-on-one meetings with your partner (04:08) Setting boundaries and shared vision in a relationship (07:00) Conducting off-site retreats to discuss goals and aspirations (10:01) Conclusion and benefits of implementing relationship frameworks (11:24) Importance of alignment and shared values (12:05) Finding peace and contentment in life (14:40) Money does not solve emotional problems (15:45) Cutting out toxic loved ones (18:18) Existential crisis after selling a company (19:37) Learning to navigate wealth and deploy capital (20:24) Anxiety around money even with significant wealth (23:09) The value of frugality for entrepreneurs (24:52) The importance of challenging hard and fast rules   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/6/202427 minutes, 7 seconds
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Syed Balkhi’s Unconventional Wealth Building Strategies

Syed Balkhi and Eric Siu discuss the power of compounding and the importance of maintaining friendships with other high performers. Syed shares his philosophy of giving unconditionally and compounding goodwill, emphasizing the need to avoid the frustration coefficient that can hinder progress. He also shares insights on the power of compounding, the challenges of passing on generational wealth, and the value of learning from historical patterns. This conversation provides valuable lessons and perspectives for both aspiring and experienced investors.    Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/O5VhhH0Aky8   Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!   Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Syed Balkhi defines himself as a blogger who helps people build better websites using WordPress. (01:18) Syed Balkhi discusses the concept of running a profitable business every year to achieve a continuous exit. (02:46) Syed Balkhi shares his belief that most businesses won't hit venture scale and advocates for running profitable businesses. (04:41) Syed Balkhi explains the value of masterminds and peer groups for personal and professional growth. (04:58) Syed Balkhi advises teenagers and young adults to start building a network by following people they admire. (06:03) Syed Balkhi discusses the different benefits he gains from various mastermind groups and forums. (07:58) Eric Siu and Syed Balkhi highlight the importance of persistence and continuous effort in networking and meeting influential people. (08:49) Syed Balkhi introduces the concept of the frustration coefficient and warns about its negative impact on decision-making and relationships. (09:59) Syed Balkhi advises practicing radical candor and addressing frustrations directly to interrupt negative compounding. (13:29) The power of compounding goodwill and giving unconditionally. (14:43) Going deep instead of wide in networking and learning. (16:11) The structure of Awesome Motive as a management company. (17:07) The importance of alignment with founders and minority stake deals. (19:56) The driving forces of incentives and insecurities in human behavior. (20:47) Two driving forces shaping human behavior: insecurities and incentives. (24:59) The importance of empathy and aligning goals with team members. (26:07) Viewing acquisitions as a more lucrative alternative to paid media. Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/21/202429 minutes, 28 seconds
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He Sends 2.5 BILLION Emails Per Month | Nathan Barry

Nathan Barry, founder of ConvertKit, shares his journey from software designer to content creator to software founder. With ConvertKit now sending 2.5 billion emails per month and generating $40 million in revenue, Nathan discusses the power of building an audience and leveraging it to create long-term enterprise value. He also delves into his passion for flying and the parallels between flying and entrepreneurship. Nathan emphasizes the importance of having goals outside of work and optimizing for the journey rather than just the destination.   Watch the full interview here:  https://youtu.be/vuwfio0Uw4Y   Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Nathan Barry introduces himself and his journey from software designer to software founder (02:57) Nathan Barry discusses his passion for flying and the process of getting a pilot's license (06:43) Nathan Barry expresses his goal of using flying for both personal and work-related purposes (08:14) Nathan Barry discusses the limitations and considerations of owning a larger plane (09:49) Eric asks Nathan about the payment structure for the pilot. (12:30) Nathan talks about his podcast and the journey of building an audience. (14:02) Nathan shares the story of Mark Sisson and the value of redirecting audience attention to a product. (15:08) Nathan explains the power of an audience in promoting and selling products. (16:03) Nathan discusses the success of Mark Sisson's Primal Kitchen and the value of an audience. (18:19) Nathan talks about the three rules for building an audience and creating enterprise value. (19:46) Nathan shares his experience building ConvertKit and its long-term enterprise value. (20:05) Nathan Barry and Eric Siu discuss the potential of agencies as successful businesses. (21:25) Nathan Barry shares his perspective on monetization options for creators.   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/15/202425 minutes, 25 seconds
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How Google and Meta Are Using AI To Make Ads Easier For You

In episode #2636, We discuss how Google and Meta are using AI to make advertising easier and more effective. We highlight features such as Performance Max and Advantage Plus that automate campaigns and optimize ads for better ROI. We also mention responsive search ads and the use of AI to create unique images and headlines. We underscore the importance of embracing AI in marketing, to stay ahead in the industry.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: How Google and Meta Are Using AI To Make Ads Easier For You (00:21) Performance Max and Advantage Plus as AI-driven ad campaigns (01:31) Google's AI tools for generating image variations and improving ad performance (02:00) The shift from manual optimization to letting machines learn (03:22) Google's focus on unique images and headlines (04:02) The importance of standing out and avoiding duplication (04:55) The incentives of Google and Meta to improve AI features (05:25) The need to embrace AI for future marketing success (05:40) Meta's image expansion and text variations (05:41) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Performance Max Advantage Plus Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/15/20235 minutes, 48 seconds
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How Mark Moss Made $1M in 20 days Without Paid Ads

Mark Moss discusses his journey as a content creator and the success he has achieved on YouTube. He shares his strategies for creating engaging content, including using storytelling and copywriting techniques. Mark emphasizes the value of attention and the power of personal branding in marketing.Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/xDnO-OtGjvc Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Mark Moss shares his success on YouTube despite advertising bans. [03:19] Mark Moss explains the value of long-form content for building trust. [05:23] Short-form content as a top-of-funnel strategy. [07:25] Mark Moss breaks down his strategy for creating engaging hooks. [10:15] Transitioning to evergreen content and remote work. [13:27] Changing content workflow and focusing on YouTube. [16:20] Mark Moss wants to focus on building equity. [18:30] The future of marketing is a combination of earning and buying an audience. [21:00] Why personal branding and personal stories will be important. [22:54] Utilizing different platforms for different touch points. [24:24] Mark Moss highlights the power of an organic testing audience. Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/14/202324 minutes, 36 seconds
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How We're Changing Up Marketing School in 2024

In episode #2635, We discuss the evolution of our podcast, Marketing School, and why we are planning to change its format in 2024. We started with short daily episodes and now, we plan to shift to longer episodes on an almost daily basis, providing more actionable insights and bringing on guests to share their business and marketing ideas. We believe this change will help our audience grow their businesses and careers faster. We also emphasize the importance of adapting and improving in any content creation endeavor.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: How We're Changing Up Marketing School in 2024 (00:26) Evolution of the podcast from daily short episodes to longer episodes (03:13) The new format and template for Marketing School episodes (04:15) Adapt and improve content based on market needs (04:32) Importance of collaborations and cross-pollination for podcast growth (05:27) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/13/20235 minutes, 34 seconds
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Reddit Goes From 69M Visits/Mo To 200M Visits/Mo

In episode #2634, We discuss how Reddit's organic traffic increased from 69 million to 200 million visits per month. They attribute this growth to Reddit's user-generated content (UGC) and its voting system, which helps curate and showcase valuable content. Google's emphasis on firsthand experience and expertise also plays a role in Reddit's success. We suggest that content creators focus on experience, expertise, authority, and trust (EAT) to improve their rankings, as AI-generated content lacks these qualities. We also encourage marketers to think creatively and explore ways to demonstrate double EAT.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Reddit Goes From 69M Visits/Mo To 200M Visits/Mo (00:13) Reddit's historical lack of growth in organic traffic (01:15) Factors contributing to Reddit's recent increase in organic traffic (02:26) Potential impact of AI-generated content on Reddit's success (03:03) Importance of curated and voted UGC for SEO (03:46) Google's focus on verifying the authenticity of content (04:30) The significance of experience, expertise, authority, and trust (05:04) Actionable steps to demonstrate double eat for SEO success (05:22) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Chris Long’s Post  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/12/20235 minutes, 32 seconds
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Steven Bartlett's Insane YouTube Process (Millions of Views Per Video)

In episode #2633, We explore Stephen Bartlett's YouTube process, where he consistently generates millions of views per video. Our analysis centers on Bartlett's content strategy, which involves creating both generic and controversial content to capture broad appeal. We also highlight Bartlett's testing process for thumbnails and headlines, along with his initial investment in driving views through sponsorships and paid ads. Drawing comparisons to other podcasters like Sam Sulek, we discuss various approaches to building brand affinity.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Steven Bartlett's Insane YouTube Process (Millions of Views Per Video) (00:49) Discussion on the mass appeal of Stephen Bartlett's content (02:25) Neil Patel's experience with specific content and monetization (03:06) Stephen Bartlett's process of testing thumbnails and headlines (03:36) Stephen Bartlett's initial investment in ads to drive views (04:21) Stephen Bartlett's rise in popularity in recent years (04:40) Importance of creating controversial content for mass appeal (05:04) Comparison between Stephen Bartlett and Sam Sulak's views (05:19) Different approaches to building brand affinity (05:39) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Steven Bartlett's YouTube Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/11/20235 minutes, 47 seconds
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Why You Don't Have an Audience #2632

In episode #2632, We discuss why many people struggle to build an audience and offer tips on overcoming this challenge. We emphasize the importance of creating unique and fresh content that stands out from the competition. Additionally, we highlight the need for consistency and experimentation to grow and engage with an audience. We also suggest sharing personal journeys and experiences as a way to connect with others and provide valuable insights. Overall, building an audience requires a combination of uniqueness, expertise, and a willingness to try new things. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Why You Don't Have an Audience (00:19) Importance of creating unique and fresh content (01:20) Unique examples of content that helped individuals gain reach (02:18) The time and consistency required to grow an audience (03:22) The need to focus on a specific vertical and try new things (04:25) The importance of providing unique insights and data (05:08) Starting out by sharing personal journey and experiences (05:34) Conclusion and call to rate and review the episode (05:35) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/10/20237 minutes, 41 seconds
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Why You Don't Have an Audience

In episode #2632, We discuss why many people struggle to build an audience and offer tips on overcoming this challenge. We emphasize the importance of creating unique and fresh content that stands out from the competition. Additionally, we highlight the need for consistency and experimentation to grow and engage with an audience. We also suggest sharing personal journeys and experiences as a way to connect with others and provide valuable insights. Overall, building an audience requires a combination of uniqueness, expertise, and a willingness to try new things.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Why You Don't Have an Audience (00:19) Importance of creating unique and fresh content (01:20) Unique examples of content that helped individuals gain reach (02:18) The time and consistency required to grow an audience (03:22) The need to focus on a specific vertical and try new things (04:25) The importance of providing unique insights and data (05:08) Starting out by sharing personal journey and experiences (05:34) Conclusion and call to rate and review the episode (05:35) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/10/20235 minutes, 42 seconds
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This YouTuber Grew to 2.3M Subs in 1 Year (The Formula for Sam Sulek) #2631

In episode #2631, We discuss the unconventional success of YouTuber Sam Sulek, who gained 2.31 million subscribers in just one year. Despite defying conventional wisdom, Sulek's daily, long-form workout videos have garnered millions of views. The key lessons from Sulek's success include consistency, longer-form videos, authenticity, and relatability. We emphasize the importance of finding what works for you and starting, even if it takes time to gain traction. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: This YouTuber Grew to 2.3M Subs in 1 Year (The Formula for Sam Sulek) (00:27) Description of Sam Sulek's unconventional YouTube strategy (01:37) Unique aspects of Sam Sulek's videos (02:48) Discussion about Sam Sulek's viewership and subscriber count (03:23) Lessons learned from Sam Sulek's success (05:02) Final thoughts and call to action for podcast (05:17) Conclusion and podcast rating request (05:17) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Sam Sulek’s YouTube Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/9/20237 minutes, 23 seconds
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This YouTuber Grew to 2.3M Subs in 1 Year (The Formula for Sam Sulek)

In episode #2631, We discuss the unconventional success of YouTuber Sam Sulek, who gained 2.31 million subscribers in just one year. Despite defying conventional wisdom, Sulek's daily, long-form workout videos have garnered millions of views. The key lessons from Sulek's success include consistency, longer-form videos, authenticity, and relatability. We emphasize the importance of finding what works for you and starting, even if it takes time to gain traction.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: This YouTuber Grew to 2.3M Subs in 1 Year (The Formula for Sam Sulek) (00:27) Description of Sam Sulek's unconventional YouTube strategy (01:37) Unique aspects of Sam Sulek's videos (02:48) Discussion about Sam Sulek's viewership and subscriber count (03:23) Lessons learned from Sam Sulek's success (05:02) Final thoughts and call to action for podcast (05:17) Conclusion and podcast rating request (05:17) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Sam Sulek’s YouTube Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/9/20235 minutes, 24 seconds
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What's Old in Marketing Is New Again, and What's New Is Old #2630

In episode #2630, We discuss the concept of "what's old is new again" in marketing. We highlight the importance of considering industry-specific strategies and adapting them to the current market conditions. We provide examples of how old marketing channels, like direct mail, can still be effective when targeting specific audiences. We also discuss the limitations of relying solely on new marketing techniques, such as using AI-generated content, and emphasize the importance of expertise, authority, and trust in creating valuable content. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: What's Old in Marketing Is New Again, and What's New Is Old (00:04) Direct mail as a marketing strategy (00:59) Conversion rates increase with "sign in with Google" (01:39) Privacy concerns decrease conversion rates (02:19) Market conditions change, continuous testing required (03:25) Direct mail and newsletters as old strategies (04:06) Maximizing lifetime value of customers (04:35) Don't assume what works for others will work for you (04:41) Issues with using Chat GPT for content creation (05:31) Conclusion and call to action (05:53) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/20238 minutes
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What's Old in Marketing Is New Again, and What's New Is Old

In episode #2630, We discuss the concept of "what's old is new again" in marketing. We highlight the importance of considering industry-specific strategies and adapting them to the current market conditions. We provide examples of how old marketing channels, like direct mail, can still be effective when targeting specific audiences. We also discuss the limitations of relying solely on new marketing techniques, such as using AI-generated content, and emphasize the importance of expertise, authority, and trust in creating valuable content.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: What's Old in Marketing Is New Again, and What's New Is Old (00:04) Direct mail as a marketing strategy (00:59) Conversion rates increase with "sign in with Google" (01:39) Privacy concerns decrease conversion rates (02:19) Market conditions change, continuous testing required (03:25) Direct mail and newsletters as old strategies (04:06) Maximizing lifetime value of customers (04:35) Don't assume what works for others will work for you (04:41) Issues with using Chat GPT for content creation (05:31) Conclusion and call to action (05:53) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/8/20236 minutes, 1 second
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How to Deal with Ad Fatigue #2629

In episode #2629, We discuss how to deal with ad fatigue in the ever-evolving world of marketing. We define ad fatigue as the decline in performance due to repetitive ads. Signs of ad fatigue include increasing frequency, decreasing impressions-to-clicks ratio, and dropping conversion rates. To combat ad fatigue, we recommend changing up creatives, testing different call-to-actions and hooks, expanding targeting, excluding past viewers, utilizing different ad formats, and remarketing to non-converters. We emphasize the importance of continually testing new creatives, landing pages, and audiences to combat ad fatigue. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: How to Deal with Ad Fatigue (00:00) Introduction to ad fatigue and its impact on performance (00:33) Signs of ad fatigue: increasing frequency, decreasing conversion rates (01:31) Importance of changing up creatives and increasing their number (02:48) Expanding targeting to reach a wider audience (03:46) Utilizing different ad formats for lower costs (04:30) Testing new creatives, landing pages, and audiences (04:57) Remarketing to people who saw the ad but didn't convert (05:06) Using logical ads as an alternative approach for remarketing (05:34) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/7/20237 minutes, 40 seconds
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How to Deal with Ad Fatigue

In episode #2629, We discuss how to deal with ad fatigue in the ever-evolving world of marketing. We define ad fatigue as the decline in performance due to repetitive ads. Signs of ad fatigue include increasing frequency, decreasing impressions-to-clicks ratio, and dropping conversion rates. To combat ad fatigue, we recommend changing up creatives, testing different call-to-actions and hooks, expanding targeting, excluding past viewers, utilizing different ad formats, and remarketing to non-converters. We emphasize the importance of continually testing new creatives, landing pages, and audiences to combat ad fatigue.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: How to Deal with Ad Fatigue (00:00) Introduction to ad fatigue and its impact on performance (00:33) Signs of ad fatigue: increasing frequency, decreasing conversion rates (01:31) Importance of changing up creatives and increasing their number (02:48) Expanding targeting to reach a wider audience (03:46) Utilizing different ad formats for lower costs (04:30) Testing new creatives, landing pages, and audiences (04:57) Remarketing to people who saw the ad but didn't convert (05:06) Using logical ads as an alternative approach for remarketing (05:34) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/7/20235 minutes, 40 seconds
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Why Neil & Eric Are Going Harder on Written Content Now #2628

In episode #2628, We discuss why we are focusing more on written content and how it helps us create other types of content. We've found that creating written content, particularly in the form of tweets, is not only easier but also provides a quicker way to gauge audience engagement and effectiveness. We also emphasize the importance of organic reach on platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter, and how we are leveraging our writing skills to take advantage of these opportunities. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Why Neil & Eric Are Going Harder on Written Content Now (00:00) Introduction to the topic of focusing on written content (00:07) The ease and speed of creating written content (00:26) The advantage of quickly testing and tracking traction on Twitter (01:09) The additional work and time required for creating video content (01:46) The strategy of using successful written content to create blog posts and videos (02:26) Leveraging written content on LinkedIn for increased reach (03:02) The organic reach and trust-building potential of written content (03:54) Recognizing the need to double down on writing skills (04:40) The high-quality audience on Twitter and LinkedIn (05:16) Recommendation to focus on written content for 2024 (05:37) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/6/20236 minutes, 45 seconds
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Why Neil & Eric Are Going Harder on Written Content Now

In episode #2628, We discuss why we are focusing more on written content and how it helps us create other types of content. We've found that creating written content, particularly in the form of tweets, is not only easier but also provides a quicker way to gauge audience engagement and effectiveness. We also emphasize the importance of organic reach on platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter, and how we are leveraging our writing skills to take advantage of these opportunities.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Why Neil &amp; Eric Are Going Harder on Written Content Now (00:00) Introduction to the topic of focusing on written content (00:07) The ease and speed of creating written content (00:26) The advantage of quickly testing and tracking traction on Twitter (01:09) The additional work and time required for creating video content (01:46) The strategy of using successful written content to create blog posts and videos (02:26) Leveraging written content on LinkedIn for increased reach (03:02) The organic reach and trust-building potential of written content (03:54) Recognizing the need to double down on writing skills (04:40) The high-quality audience on Twitter and LinkedIn (05:16) Recommendation to focus on written content for 2024 (05:37) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/6/20235 minutes, 45 seconds
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The TikTokification of Everything #2627

In episode #2627, We discuss the 'Tiktokification' of social media platforms, where various platforms are adopting features similar to TikTok to capitalize on its success. We emphasize the importance of drawing inspiration from successful strategies and iterating on them to stay competitive. We also highlight the need for marketers to embrace copying tactics that work for their competitors, as long as it doesn't involve stealing intellectual property. The key is to adapt and capitalize on current trends to grow faster in marketing. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: The TikTokification of Everything (00:32) Examples of Instagram and other platforms copying TikTok features (01:31) The ease of copying and replicating in the business world (02:12) Copying as a way of learning and iterating (02:45) Examples of Instagram stories being copied by other platforms (03:06) The limited success of WhatsApp stories (03:54) The importance of capitalizing on current trends (04:04) Encouragement to start copying more in marketing (03:54) Giving credit and creating new ideas based on others (04:29) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/20235 minutes, 35 seconds
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The TikTokification of Everything

In episode #2627, We discuss the 'Tiktokification' of social media platforms, where various platforms are adopting features similar to TikTok to capitalize on its success. We emphasize the importance of drawing inspiration from successful strategies and iterating on them to stay competitive. We also highlight the need for marketers to embrace copying tactics that work for their competitors, as long as it doesn't involve stealing intellectual property. The key is to adapt and capitalize on current trends to grow faster in marketing.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: The TikTokification of Everything (00:32) Examples of Instagram and other platforms copying TikTok features (01:31) The ease of copying and replicating in the business world (02:12) Copying as a way of learning and iterating (02:45) Examples of Instagram stories being copied by other platforms (03:06) The limited success of WhatsApp stories (03:54) The importance of capitalizing on current trends (04:04) Encouragement to start copying more in marketing (03:54) Giving credit and creating new ideas based on others (04:29) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/5/20234 minutes, 36 seconds
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The Creativity Faucet Concept (This Will 10x Your Content) #2626

In episode #2626, We discuss the concept of the creativity faucet and how it can help overcome writer's block and generate better content. We suggest using Twitter or reading to get ideas and warm up the brain before creating content. We emphasize the importance of consistency and making creativity a habit. We also recommend talking to other creators and finding ways to apply their ideas to your own work. Overall, the key is to keep practicing and to work out the creative muscle. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: The Creativity Faucet Concept (This Will 10x Your Content) (00:49) The benefits of using the creativity faucet to clear your mind (01:57) Using reading as a way to generate creative ideas (02:54) Using Twitter to test and generate content ideas (03:39) Importance of warming up your brain before creating content (04:26) Making the creativity faucet a recurring habit (04:50) Consistency and practice are key to improving content creation (05:10) Learning from and applying ideas from other creators (05:54) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/20237 minutes
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The Creativity Faucet Concept (This Will 10x Your Content)

In episode #2626, We discuss the concept of the creativity faucet and how it can help overcome writer's block and generate better content. We suggest using Twitter or reading to get ideas and warm up the brain before creating content. We emphasize the importance of consistency and making creativity a habit. We also recommend talking to other creators and finding ways to apply their ideas to your own work. Overall, the key is to keep practicing and to work out the creative muscle.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: The Creativity Faucet Concept (This Will 10x Your Content) (00:49) The benefits of using the creativity faucet to clear your mind (01:57) Using reading as a way to generate creative ideas (02:54) Using Twitter to test and generate content ideas (03:39) Importance of warming up your brain before creating content (04:26) Making the creativity faucet a recurring habit (04:50) Consistency and practice are key to improving content creation (05:10) Learning from and applying ideas from other creators (05:54) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/4/20236 minutes, 1 second
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Audience TAM vs Revenue TAM #2625

In episode #2625, We discuss the difference between audience TAM (Total Addressable Market) and revenue TAM. We explain that venture capitalists often look at the total addressable market when investing in companies, leading to higher market caps. However, in business, the focus should be on revenue TAM and the size of the spending market. We provide examples of content that generates a large audience TAM but doesn't drive revenue. We emphasize the importance of understanding when to build reach versus when to convert, and the need to prioritize revenue TAM for business growth. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Audience TAM vs Revenue TAM (00:41) Difference between audience TAM and revenue TAM (01:09) Importance of revenue TAM in generating business revenue (01:48) Building a personal brand requires a massive audience TAM (02:13) Example of Salesforce and their focus on revenue TAM (02:41) Difficulty in generating likes for revenue-focused content (03:29) Balancing reach and conversion in business strategies (03:53) Easier to grow a business with a massive revenue TAM (04:11) Understanding when to focus on reach vs conversion (04:53) Audience TAM can be a distraction if it does not lead to business outcomes. (05:12) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/3/20236 minutes, 22 seconds
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Audience TAM vs Revenue TAM

In episode #2625, We discuss the difference between audience TAM (Total Addressable Market) and revenue TAM. We explain that venture capitalists often look at the total addressable market when investing in companies, leading to higher market caps. However, in business, the focus should be on revenue TAM and the size of the spending market. We provide examples of content that generates a large audience TAM but doesn't drive revenue. We emphasize the importance of understanding when to build reach versus when to convert, and the need to prioritize revenue TAM for business growth.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Audience TAM vs Revenue TAM (00:41) Difference between audience TAM and revenue TAM (01:09) Importance of revenue TAM in generating business revenue (01:48) Building a personal brand requires a massive audience TAM (02:13) Example of Salesforce and their focus on revenue TAM (02:41) Difficulty in generating likes for revenue-focused content (03:29) Balancing reach and conversion in business strategies (03:53) Easier to grow a business with a massive revenue TAM (04:11) Understanding when to focus on reach vs conversion (04:53) Audience TAM can be a distraction if it does not lead to business outcomes. (05:12) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/3/20235 minutes, 22 seconds
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The Anatomy of New York Times' Revenue #2624

In episode #2624, We discuss the breakdown of the New York Times' revenue. We highlight the significant role of affiliate marketing in generating income for the company, with Wirecutter affiliate commissions estimated to bring in at least $6 million per month. The New York Times has successfully transitioned into a digital subscription media company, boasting over 10 million subscribers. The company's strong brand, diverse revenue sources, and focus on high-quality content have contributed to its success. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: The Anatomy of New York Times' Revenue (00:25) Discussion on the potential revenue from affiliate marketing (01:30) Highlights of New York Times' subscribers and operating profit (02:50) Importance of building a brand for marketing success (03:39) Diversification of revenue sources to protect against SEO changes (04:26) The significance of building a brand over time (05:24) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Glen Allsopp’s Post Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/2/20236 minutes, 33 seconds
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The Anatomy of New York Times' Revenue

In episode #2624, We discuss the breakdown of the New York Times' revenue. We highlight the significant role of affiliate marketing in generating income for the company, with Wirecutter affiliate commissions estimated to bring in at least $6 million per month. The New York Times has successfully transitioned into a digital subscription media company, boasting over 10 million subscribers. The company's strong brand, diverse revenue sources, and focus on high-quality content have contributed to its success.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: The Anatomy of New York Times' Revenue (00:25) Discussion on the potential revenue from affiliate marketing (01:30) Highlights of New York Times' subscribers and operating profit (02:50) Importance of building a brand for marketing success (03:39) Diversification of revenue sources to protect against SEO changes (04:26) The significance of building a brand over time (05:24) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Glen Allsopp’s Post Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/2/20235 minutes, 34 seconds
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These New OpenAI Developments Will Change Marketing Forever #2623

In episode #2623, We discuss recent developments from OpenAI that will revolutionize marketing. OpenAI now allows us to create our own GPT without coding, enabling our company to quickly generate data and insights. OpenAI has also made Chat GPT faster and cheaper, making it more accessible for us marketers. We can now upload entire books or social media posts to analyze and extract key takeaways. OpenAI's features are particularly useful for our employee onboarding and creating marketing efficiencies. Additionally, OpenAI has introduced Copyright Shield to protect us from legal claims. The platform's multimodal capabilities will soon allow us to analyze images, videos, and audio. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: These New OpenAI Developments Will Change Marketing Forever (00:01) OpenAI allows users to create their own GPT without coding. (01:55) Chat GPT four turbo is faster and cheaper. (03:29) Users can upload an entire book for analysis. (04:30) OpenAI introduces Copyright Shield to defend against legal claims. (05:09) Multimodal capabilities will allow for image, video, and audio analysis (05:16) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: OpenAI DevDay Recap Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/1/20236 minutes, 20 seconds
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These New OpenAI Developments Will Change Marketing Forever

In episode #2623, We discuss recent developments from OpenAI that will revolutionize marketing. OpenAI now allows us to create our own GPT without coding, enabling our company to quickly generate data and insights. OpenAI has also made Chat GPT faster and cheaper, making it more accessible for us marketers. We can now upload entire books or social media posts to analyze and extract key takeaways. OpenAI's features are particularly useful for our employee onboarding and creating marketing efficiencies. Additionally, OpenAI has introduced Copyright Shield to protect us from legal claims. The platform's multimodal capabilities will soon allow us to analyze images, videos, and audio.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: These New OpenAI Developments Will Change Marketing Forever (00:01) OpenAI allows users to create their own GPT without coding. (01:55) Chat GPT four turbo is faster and cheaper. (03:29) Users can upload an entire book for analysis. (04:30) OpenAI introduces Copyright Shield to defend against legal claims. (05:09) Multimodal capabilities will allow for image, video, and audio analysis (05:16) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:OpenAI DevDay Recap Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/1/20235 minutes, 20 seconds
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Dark Social's False Attribution to 'Direct' Traffic #2622

In episode #2622, We discuss the challenges of accurately tracking web traffic in the age of dark social. We highlight the misclassification of social referral traffic as direct and the impact it has on us marketers and website owners. With the rise of privacy concerns and the decline in tracking consent, traditional analytics platforms like Google Analytics are becoming less reliable. We emphasize the need for us marketers to invest in brand recall studies and qualitative data to better understand where our visitors and buyers are coming from. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Dark Social's False Attribution to 'Direct' Traffic (00:40) Misclassification of social referral traffic as direct traffic (01:38) Explanation of dark social and its attribution challenges (02:03) Increasing privacy concerns and its effect on tracking web traffic (02:54) Shift towards traditional marketing models and multitouch attribution (03:45) Strategies to capture qualitative data and attribute leads (04:17) Importance of investing in brand recall studies (04:23) Difficulty in analyzing data with Google Analytics (05:23) Use of custom reports and daily dashboards for analytics (05:46) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Rand Fishkin Blog Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/20236 minutes, 50 seconds
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Dark Social's False Attribution to 'Direct' Traffic

In episode #2622, We discuss the challenges of accurately tracking web traffic in the age of dark social. We highlight the misclassification of social referral traffic as direct and the impact it has on us marketers and website owners. With the rise of privacy concerns and the decline in tracking consent, traditional analytics platforms like Google Analytics are becoming less reliable. We emphasize the need for us marketers to invest in brand recall studies and qualitative data to better understand where our visitors and buyers are coming from.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Dark Social's False Attribution to 'Direct' Traffic (00:40) Misclassification of social referral traffic as direct traffic (01:38) Explanation of dark social and its attribution challenges (02:03) Increasing privacy concerns and its effect on tracking web traffic (02:54) Shift towards traditional marketing models and multitouch attribution (03:45) Strategies to capture qualitative data and attribute leads (04:17) Importance of investing in brand recall studies (04:23) Difficulty in analyzing data with Google Analytics (05:23) Use of custom reports and daily dashboards for analytics (05:46) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Rand Fishkin Blog Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/30/20235 minutes, 51 seconds
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Why Millionaires & Billionaires are Becoming Content Creators #2621

In episode #2621, We explore the strategies of successful content creators, drawing inspiration from figures like Chamath Palihapitiya and Andrew Wilkinson, both millionaires who have activated paid subscriptions for their Twitter accounts. We discuss their keen understanding of the value of building and leveraging an audience for various opportunities, highlighting the potential for financial success through subscriptions, investments, and business deals. We draw parallels with other content creators, such as Jason Lemkin and Harry Stebbings, who have successfully built conferences, and venture capital opportunities, and gained access to deal flow through their respective platforms. We emphasize the strategic move of building an audience as a means to stand out from the crowd and create diverse opportunities. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Why Millionaires & Billionaires are Becoming Content Creators (00:01) Chamath and Andrew Wilkinson are becoming content creators (01:50) Building an audience helps make money and get business deals (03:51) Examples of successful content creators: Jason Lemkin and Harry Stebbings (05:13) Tim Ferriss has a large audience and makes money from investing (06:31) Building an audience is a smart move for success (07:12) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Chamath Palihapitiya X Andrew Wilkinson X Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/29/20238 minutes, 18 seconds
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Why Millionaires & Billionaires are Becoming Content Creators

In episode #2621, We explore the strategies of successful content creators, drawing inspiration from figures like Chamath Palihapitiya and Andrew Wilkinson, both millionaires who have activated paid subscriptions for their Twitter accounts. We discuss their keen understanding of the value of building and leveraging an audience for various opportunities, highlighting the potential for financial success through subscriptions, investments, and business deals. We draw parallels with other content creators, such as Jason Lemkin and Harry Stebbings, who have successfully built conferences, and venture capital opportunities, and gained access to deal flow through their respective platforms. We emphasize the strategic move of building an audience as a means to stand out from the crowd and create diverse opportunities.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Why Millionaires &amp; Billionaires are Becoming Content Creators (00:01) Chamath and Andrew Wilkinson are becoming content creators (01:50) Building an audience helps make money and get business deals (03:51) Examples of successful content creators: Jason Lemkin and Harry Stebbings (05:13) Tim Ferriss has a large audience and makes money from investing (06:31) Building an audience is a smart move for success (07:12) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Chamath Palihapitiya X Andrew Wilkinson X Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/29/20237 minutes, 19 seconds
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How SGE Will Dramatically Change Your SEO Traffic #2620

In episode #2620, We delve into the impact of Google's search generative experience (SGE) on SEO traffic. SGE, an AI-generated response providing instant answers in search results, is poised to alter the click-through rate (CTR) model, resulting in lower CTRs for top-ranking positions. We stress the importance for content creators like us to produce comprehensive and up-to-date content to stay competitive in this evolving landscape. Furthermore, we observe a shift in user behavior, with longer search queries contributing to an elongated tail of search terms. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: How SGE Will Dramatically Change Your SEO Traffic (00:33) SGE provides AI-generated responses and suggestions (01:26) SGE is cautious with financial and health advice (01:51) Post-SGE click-through rates for top positions decrease (02:25) SGE presence varies, affecting traffic differently for each query (03:02) Content creators should make thorough and updated content (04:06) Users won't wait more than 14.6 seconds for AI snapshots (04:37) Longer tail searches are becoming more common (05:54) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Michael King’s article on SGE Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/28/20236 minutes, 59 seconds
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How SGE Will Dramatically Change Your SEO Traffic

In episode #2620, We delve into the impact of Google's search generative experience (SGE) on SEO traffic. SGE, an AI-generated response providing instant answers in search results, is poised to alter the click-through rate (CTR) model, resulting in lower CTRs for top-ranking positions. We stress the importance for content creators like us to produce comprehensive and up-to-date content to stay competitive in this evolving landscape. Furthermore, we observe a shift in user behavior, with longer search queries contributing to an elongated tail of search terms.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: How SGE Will Dramatically Change Your SEO Traffic (00:33) SGE provides AI-generated responses and suggestions (01:26) SGE is cautious with financial and health advice (01:51) Post-SGE click-through rates for top positions decrease (02:25) SGE presence varies, affecting traffic differently for each query (03:02) Content creators should make thorough and updated content (04:06) Users won't wait more than 14.6 seconds for AI snapshots (04:37) Longer tail searches are becoming more common (05:54) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Michael King’s article on SGE Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/28/20236 minutes
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Critical Agency Acquisition Mistakes #2619

In episode #2619, We delve into the crucial mistakes to steer clear of when acquiring an agency, drawing from our own experiences and aiming to offer valuable insights to those contemplating a similar move. We underscore the significance of avoiding errors such as neglecting to retain the founders and management team, rushing through the due diligence process, and overlooking the importance of ensuring a cultural fit. Our emphasis lies in taking the necessary time to find the right agency, conducting meticulous due diligence, and aligning incentives with the founders for a successful acquisition. Additionally, we stress the pivotal role of cultural fit and advocate for open communication throughout the acquisition process. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Critical Agency Acquisition Mistakes (00:32) Importance of retaining the top talent during the acquisition (01:39) Need for founders to stay on board for knowledge transfer (02:59) Importance of conducting thorough due diligence before acquiring (03:56) Taking time for due diligence and decreasing the seller's advantage (05:32) Key factors to consider during due diligence: churn, revenue, growth (06:20) Importance of cultural fit and interviewing for it (06:52) The Leader's responsibility to be closely involved in the acquisition process (07:10) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/27/20238 minutes, 17 seconds
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Critical Agency Acquisition Mistakes

In episode #2619, We delve into the crucial mistakes to steer clear of when acquiring an agency, drawing from our own experiences and aiming to offer valuable insights to those contemplating a similar move. We underscore the significance of avoiding errors such as neglecting to retain the founders and management team, rushing through the due diligence process, and overlooking the importance of ensuring a cultural fit. Our emphasis lies in taking the necessary time to find the right agency, conducting meticulous due diligence, and aligning incentives with the founders for a successful acquisition. Additionally, we stress the pivotal role of cultural fit and advocate for open communication throughout the acquisition process.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Critical Agency Acquisition Mistakes (00:32) Importance of retaining the top talent during the acquisition (01:39) Need for founders to stay on board for knowledge transfer (02:59) Importance of conducting thorough due diligence before acquiring (03:56) Taking time for due diligence and decreasing the seller's advantage (05:32) Key factors to consider during due diligence: churn, revenue, growth (06:20) Importance of cultural fit and interviewing for it (06:52) The Leader's responsibility to be closely involved in the acquisition process (07:10) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/27/20237 minutes, 18 seconds
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Are Agencies Ripe For Rollups? #2618

In episode #2618, We delve into the question of whether agencies are ready for roll-ups, the process of acquiring and merging multiple companies in the same industry. We highlight the potential advantages for agencies, emphasizing the benefits of combining customer bases, reducing expenses, and cross-selling services. This strategic approach can result in heightened revenue, decreased churn, and elevated valuations. Despite these potential gains, we caution that agencies experiencing declining profits and harboring unrealistic expectations may encounter challenges in finding suitable buyers. Our prediction is that the market for agency roll-ups will become more favorable, particularly in early 2024. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Are Agencies Ripe For Rollups? (00:35) Small agencies can get 3-4x EBITDA, and large agencies can get 10x+ (01:44) Combining smaller agencies can generate more revenue and savings (03:20) Cross-selling services between agencies can increase profitability (04:34) Many agencies are looking to sell due to a lack of leads and high churn (05:45) Agencies' valuations and expectations are declining (06:54) Unrealistic expectations are hindering agency roll-ups (07:00) The timing for agency acquisitions is getting closer (07:20) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/26/20238 minutes, 26 seconds
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Are Agencies Ripe For Rollups?

In episode #2618, We delve into the question of whether agencies are ready for roll-ups, the process of acquiring and merging multiple companies in the same industry. We highlight the potential advantages for agencies, emphasizing the benefits of combining customer bases, reducing expenses, and cross-selling services. This strategic approach can result in heightened revenue, decreased churn, and elevated valuations. Despite these potential gains, we caution that agencies experiencing declining profits and harboring unrealistic expectations may encounter challenges in finding suitable buyers. Our prediction is that the market for agency roll-ups will become more favorable, particularly in early 2024.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Are Agencies Ripe For Rollups? (00:35) Small agencies can get 3-4x EBITDA, and large agencies can get 10x+ (01:44) Combining smaller agencies can generate more revenue and savings (03:20) Cross-selling services between agencies can increase profitability (04:34) Many agencies are looking to sell due to a lack of leads and high churn (05:45) Agencies' valuations and expectations are declining (06:54) Unrealistic expectations are hindering agency roll-ups (07:00) The timing for agency acquisitions is getting closer (07:20) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/26/20237 minutes, 27 seconds
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Modern Content Marketing Vs. Old Content Marketing #2617

In episode #2617, We discuss the difference between old and new content marketing strategies. We highlight that classic content marketing is informed by keyword research and focuses on SEO, while modern content marketing is informed by audience research and utilizes social media as a key distribution channel. We emphasize the importance of leveraging all available channels and adapting strategies to meet the needs of the target audience. The key to successful content marketing lies in finding the intersection between a unique point of view, understanding audience needs, and targeting high-volume keywords. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Modern Content Marketing Vs. Old Content Marketing (01:13) Importance of audience research and social media in modern content marketing (02:18) Classic and modern content marketing methods are both effective (03:05) Leveraging multiple channels for marketing success (04:01) The importance of finding marketing channels that work (04:50) SEO is still valuable and evolving (06:41) Posting frequently with a unique point of view (07:11) Importance of systems and processes in marketing (07:35) Scaling marketing with systems and processes (07:55) The meta lesson of using YouTube for content marketing (08:09) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Rand Fishkin Blog “The Final Chapter of My First Startup” Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/25/20239 minutes, 16 seconds
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Modern Content Marketing Vs. Old Content Marketing

In episode #2617, We discuss the difference between old and new content marketing strategies. We highlight that classic content marketing is informed by keyword research and focuses on SEO, while modern content marketing is informed by audience research and utilizes social media as a key distribution channel. We emphasize the importance of leveraging all available channels and adapting strategies to meet the needs of the target audience. The key to successful content marketing lies in finding the intersection between a unique point of view, understanding audience needs, and targeting high-volume keywords.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Modern Content Marketing Vs. Old Content Marketing (01:13) Importance of audience research and social media in modern content marketing (02:18) Classic and modern content marketing methods are both effective (03:05) Leveraging multiple channels for marketing success (04:01) The importance of finding marketing channels that work (04:50) SEO is still valuable and evolving (06:41) Posting frequently with a unique point of view (07:11) Importance of systems and processes in marketing (07:35) Scaling marketing with systems and processes (07:55) The meta lesson of using YouTube for content marketing (08:09) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Rand Fishkin Blog “The Final Chapter of My First Startup”Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/25/20238 minutes, 17 seconds
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The $68B SEO Industry Will Go Extinct? #2616

In episode #2616, We discuss the future of the SEO industry in light of advancements in AI technology. While some believe that AI could render SEO extinct, We argue that SEO will evolve rather than disappear. We highlight the importance of Google's revenue from ads and partner networks, which makes it unlikely for Google to crush the SEO industry. We emphasize the need for SEO professionals to adapt to these changes and optimize for AI engines like Bard. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: The $68B SEO Industry Will Go Extinct? (00:25) Discussion about Google's revenue and AdSense (01:56) Possibility of Google using AI to give all search answers (02:57) Potential lawsuits and credibility issues with giving all answers (03:33) Prediction that AI will change search but not crush it (05:01) Criticism of the statement that the SEO industry will not survive (05:35) Mention of upcoming episodes on search generative experience (06:05) Companies seeking advice on optimizing for AI engines (06:18) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Fortune article on SEO  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/24/20237 minutes, 22 seconds
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The $68B SEO Industry Will Go Extinct?

In episode #2616, We discuss the future of the SEO industry in light of advancements in AI technology. While some believe that AI could render SEO extinct, We argue that SEO will evolve rather than disappear. We highlight the importance of Google's revenue from ads and partner networks, which makes it unlikely for Google to crush the SEO industry. We emphasize the need for SEO professionals to adapt to these changes and optimize for AI engines like Bard.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: The $68B SEO Industry Will Go Extinct? (00:25) Discussion about Google's revenue and AdSense (01:56) Possibility of Google using AI to give all search answers (02:57) Potential lawsuits and credibility issues with giving all answers (03:33) Prediction that AI will change search but not crush it (05:01) Criticism of the statement that the SEO industry will not survive (05:35) Mention of upcoming episodes on search generative experience (06:05) Companies seeking advice on optimizing for AI engines (06:18) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Fortune article on SEO Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/24/20236 minutes, 22 seconds
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The Sites That Dominate Affiliate Rankings #2615

In episode #2615, We discuss the websites that dominate when it comes to affiliate rankings. We highlight Reddit as the most popular product review domain on the English-speaking internet, ranking in the first ten results for 67% of search terms. We also mention the rise of other domains like Quora and the consistent performance of established sites like the New York Times and Forbes. The conversation touches on updating content for higher ROI and the potential monetization opportunities for Reddit through affiliate links. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: The Sites That Dominate Affiliate Rankings (00:29) Explanation of what product review affiliates are (01:16) Reddit's dominance in product review rankings (01:55) Quora’s significant jump in popularity (02:49) Forbes' focus on affiliate revenue and content updates (03:26) Importance of updating existing content for higher ROI (04:45) Neil Patel's team's monthly updates strategy (05:10) Recommendations to analyze Conde Nast, New York Times, Wirecutter (05:27) Hypothesis on Reddit's ranking and monetization strategies (05:51) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: ViperChill Post on X Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/20236 minutes, 58 seconds
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The Sites That Dominate Affiliate Rankings

In episode #2615, We discuss the websites that dominate when it comes to affiliate rankings. We highlight Reddit as the most popular product review domain on the English-speaking internet, ranking in the first ten results for 67% of search terms. We also mention the rise of other domains like Quora and the consistent performance of established sites like the New York Times and Forbes. The conversation touches on updating content for higher ROI and the potential monetization opportunities for Reddit through affiliate links.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: The Sites That Dominate Affiliate Rankings (00:29) Explanation of what product review affiliates are (01:16) Reddit's dominance in product review rankings (01:55) Quora’s significant jump in popularity (02:49) Forbes' focus on affiliate revenue and content updates (03:26) Importance of updating existing content for higher ROI (04:45) Neil Patel's team's monthly updates strategy (05:10) Recommendations to analyze Conde Nast, New York Times, Wirecutter (05:27) Hypothesis on Reddit's ranking and monetization strategies (05:51) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:ViperChill Post on XLeave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/23/20235 minutes, 59 seconds
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Why TikTok Shops Might Be The Next Big Opportunity #2614

In episode #2614, We discuss the potential of TikTok shops as the next big opportunity in e-commerce. We highlight the growing number of Americans buying products on TikTok and the platform's push to make TikTok shops succeed. We emphasize the importance of having a good product and building relationships with creators for successful TikTok shop ventures. However, we note that TikTok shops may not be suitable for all businesses, especially those selling high-ticket items or requiring personal interaction before purchase. Overall, TikTok shops present a massive opportunity for entrepreneurs to capitalize on the platform's popularity and drive revenue. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Why TikTok Shops Might Be The Next Big Opportunity (00:23) One out of ten Americans will buy something on TikTok shop this year (01:05) Discussion on the growth rate of social buyers on TikTok (02:26) Importance of considering selling products on TikTok shop (03:00) Opportunities on other social channels like Pinterest (03:40) Building relationships and being a middleman for TikTok shops (04:33) Not suitable for all businesses, especially B2B and high-ticket items (05:30] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Greg Isenberg Post  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/22/20236 minutes, 35 seconds
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Why TikTok Shops Might Be The Next Big Opportunity

In episode #2614, We discuss the potential of TikTok shops as the next big opportunity in e-commerce. We highlight the growing number of Americans buying products on TikTok and the platform's push to make TikTok shops succeed. We emphasize the importance of having a good product and building relationships with creators for successful TikTok shop ventures. However, we note that TikTok shops may not be suitable for all businesses, especially those selling high-ticket items or requiring personal interaction before purchase. Overall, TikTok shops present a massive opportunity for entrepreneurs to capitalize on the platform's popularity and drive revenue.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Why TikTok Shops Might Be The Next Big Opportunity (00:23) One out of ten Americans will buy something on TikTok shop this year (01:05) Discussion on the growth rate of social buyers on TikTok (02:26) Importance of considering selling products on TikTok shop (03:00) Opportunities on other social channels like Pinterest (03:40) Building relationships and being a middleman for TikTok shops (04:33) Not suitable for all businesses, especially B2B and high-ticket items (05:30] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Greg Isenberg Post Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/22/20235 minutes, 35 seconds
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Amazon's fastest new growing business segment… #2613

In episode #2613, We discuss Amazon's fastest-growing business segment. We're excited to highlight the impressive growth rate of Amazon's advertising services, as it's outpacing its online stores and third-party sellers. We also explore the various ways Amazon is leveraging advertising, including within their own movies and shows. Our conversation touches on the future of Amazon as an ad platform and the potential impact on sellers. Overall, our discussion emphasizes the significance of Amazon's advertising revenue and its potential for further growth. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Amazon's fastest new growing business segment… (00:09) Neil mentions that Amazon's fastest-growing revenue sector is advertising (00:24) Eric shares the growth rates of different segments: online stores, third-party sellers, and advertising services (01:07) Neil mentions that Amazon's advertising revenue for the quarter is $12.1 billion (01:25) Discussion on how Amazon is becoming an ad platform (02:00) Neil disagrees and says Amazon is a holding company (02:50) Future of Amazon: more ads, more fees; future for sellers: less margin (03:14) Neil explains the advertising opportunities within Amazon's movies and shows (04:19) Neil discusses the popularity of Amazon Prime and its TV version (05:06) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: CNBC article on Amazon’s advertising revenue Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/20236 minutes, 9 seconds
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Amazon's fastest new growing business segment…

In episode #2613, We discuss Amazon's fastest-growing business segment. We're excited to highlight the impressive growth rate of Amazon's advertising services, as it's outpacing its online stores and third-party sellers. We also explore the various ways Amazon is leveraging advertising, including within their own movies and shows. Our conversation touches on the future of Amazon as an ad platform and the potential impact on sellers. Overall, our discussion emphasizes the significance of Amazon's advertising revenue and its potential for further growth.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Amazon's fastest new growing business segment… (00:09) Neil mentions that Amazon's fastest-growing revenue sector is advertising (00:24) Eric shares the growth rates of different segments: online stores, third-party sellers, and advertising services (01:07) Neil mentions that Amazon's advertising revenue for the quarter is $12.1 billion (01:25) Discussion on how Amazon is becoming an ad platform (02:00) Neil disagrees and says Amazon is a holding company (02:50) Future of Amazon: more ads, more fees; future for sellers: less margin (03:14) Neil explains the advertising opportunities within Amazon's movies and shows (04:19) Neil discusses the popularity of Amazon Prime and its TV version (05:06) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:CNBC article on Amazon’s advertising revenueLeave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/21/20235 minutes, 10 seconds
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What you can learn from Sam Altman's Ouster

In this episode, We discuss the recent ousting of Sam Altman, co-founder of OpenAI, and the lessons that can be learned from a business and marketing perspective. Sam Altman was fired by the company during a Google Meets call, leading to the resignation of other key members of the OpenAI team. We emphasize the importance of founder DNA and the negative impact that the loss of a passionate leader can have on a company. We also highlight the significance of maintaining control of the board and the potential consequences of disagreements between founders and board members. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: What you can learn from Sam Altman's Ouster (01:16) Importance of founder DNA and passion in a company (02:38) The negative impact of replacing a founder with a hired CEO (03:28) The need for founders to have control over the board (05:06) The potential growth and importance of founder leadership in OpenAI (05:57) Speculation on the achievement of artificial general intelligence at OpenAI (06:47) Speculation on the relationship between Sam Altman and Ilya (06:57) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/20/20238 minutes, 32 seconds
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What you can learn from Sam Altman's Ouster

In this episode, We discuss the recent ousting of Sam Altman, co-founder of OpenAI, and the lessons that can be learned from a business and marketing perspective. Sam Altman was fired by the company during a Google Meets call, leading to the resignation of other key members of the OpenAI team. We emphasize the importance of founder DNA and the negative impact that the loss of a passionate leader can have on a company. We also highlight the significance of maintaining control of the board and the potential consequences of disagreements between founders and board members.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: What you can learn from Sam Altman's Ouster (01:16) Importance of founder DNA and passion in a company (02:38) The negative impact of replacing a founder with a hired CEO (03:28) The need for founders to have control over the board (05:06) The potential growth and importance of founder leadership in OpenAI (05:57) Speculation on the achievement of artificial general intelligence at OpenAI (06:47) Speculation on the relationship between Sam Altman and Ilya (06:57) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/20/20237 minutes, 32 seconds
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Struggling To Grow On Social Media? Use This Analogy #2612

In episode #2612, We discuss the importance of understanding that social media platforms hold the power when it comes to growing our audience. We highlight the importance of adapting to new features and leveraging ads to increase reach and revenue. We stress the value of being unique and authentic in our content creation, rather than relying on ghostwriters. We conclude by encouraging you to focus on one channel and be a good employee before scaling to multiple platforms. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Struggling To Grow On Social Media? Use This Analogy (00:01) An analogy for growing on social media: be an employee. (01:34) Social networks don't work for you, you work for them. (02:39) Consistency and effort are required for success on social media. (03:22) Figure out the type of content that social networks want. (04:00) Social networks prioritize ad revenue over organic reach. (04:24) Leverage ads creatively to generate revenue and build followers. (05:09) Create unique and personal content for better long-term results. (05:42) Start by focusing on one channel and then scale. (05:56) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Russel Brunson’s Podcast Chamath Palihapitiya’s Twitter Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/19/20237 minutes, 3 seconds
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Struggling To Grow On Social Media? Use This Analogy

In episode #2612, We discuss the importance of understanding that social media platforms hold the power when it comes to growing our audience. We highlight the importance of adapting to new features and leveraging ads to increase reach and revenue. We stress the value of being unique and authentic in our content creation, rather than relying on ghostwriters. We conclude by encouraging you to focus on one channel and be a good employee before scaling to multiple platforms.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Struggling To Grow On Social Media? Use This Analogy (00:01) An analogy for growing on social media: be an employee. (01:34) Social networks don't work for you, you work for them. (02:39) Consistency and effort are required for success on social media. (03:22) Figure out the type of content that social networks want. (04:00) Social networks prioritize ad revenue over organic reach. (04:24) Leverage ads creatively to generate revenue and build followers. (05:09) Create unique and personal content for better long-term results. (05:42) Start by focusing on one channel and then scale. (05:56) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Russel Brunson’s Podcast Chamath Palihapitiya’s Twitter Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/19/20236 minutes, 3 seconds
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Here's What The Top YouTubers Taught Us About YouTube Marketing #2611

In episode #2611, We discuss the lessons we learned from top YouTubers about YouTube marketing. We emphasize that the number of subscribers is not as important as the quality of our content. Consistency and producing hit videos are key to gaining momentum on YouTube. We also highlight the importance of engaging thumbnails and headlines to attract viewers. While YouTube is a valuable marketing channel, we advise diversifying our marketing efforts and staying focused on our specific business niche. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Here's What The Top YouTubers Taught Us About YouTube Marketing [01:07] Subscribers don't matter, good videos get views [02:29] Consistency and quality are key to YouTube's success [03:44] YouTube is a commitment, not a quick win [04:12] Producing hit content leads to viral growth [05:19] Different content types drive different results [05:51] Importance of compelling thumbnails and headlines [06:59] Learning from successful YouTubers like Russell Brand [07:28] Diversify marketing channels but not businesses [08:17] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: George Gammon’s YT channel Russell Brand’s YT channel Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/18/20239 minutes, 22 seconds
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Here's What The Top YouTubers Taught Us About YouTube Marketing

In episode #2611, We discuss the lessons we learned from top YouTubers about YouTube marketing. We emphasize that the number of subscribers is not as important as the quality of our content. Consistency and producing hit videos are key to gaining momentum on YouTube. We also highlight the importance of engaging thumbnails and headlines to attract viewers. While YouTube is a valuable marketing channel, we advise diversifying our marketing efforts and staying focused on our specific business niche.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Here's What The Top YouTubers Taught Us About YouTube Marketing (01:07) Subscribers don't matter, good videos get views (02:29) Consistency and quality are key to YouTube's success (03:44) YouTube is a commitment, not a quick win (04:12) Producing hit content leads to viral growth (05:19) Different content types drive different results (05:51) Importance of compelling thumbnails and headlines (06:59) Learning from successful YouTubers like Russell Brand (07:28) Diversify marketing channels but not businesses (08:17) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: George Gammon’s YT channel Russell Brand’s YT channel Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/18/20238 minutes, 22 seconds
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Eric's Experiment with LinkedIn Thought Leader Ads #2610

In episode #2610, We discuss the effectiveness of LinkedIn Thought Leader Ads in driving leads. We share our experiences with running these ads and highlight the importance of soft conversions, such as newsletter sign-ups and webinar registrations. While direct conversions into purchases may be challenging, the ads can be highly effective in building brand awareness and nurturing relationships with potential customers. Overall, LinkedIn is a valuable platform for reaching a professional audience and should not be overlooked in our marketing strategies. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Eric's Experiment with LinkedIn Thought Leader Ads [01:01] Results of a $500 test with LinkedIn Thought Leader Ads [02:26] LinkedIn Thought Leader Ads are effective for soft conversions [03:37] Changing the profile URL to drive website visits [04:33] Soft conversions work better than hard conversions on LinkedIn [04:59] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: LinkedIn Thought Leader Ads Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/17/20236 minutes, 2 seconds
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Eric's Experiment with LinkedIn Thought Leader Ads

In episode #2610, We discuss the effectiveness of LinkedIn Thought Leader Ads in driving leads. We share our experiences with running these ads and highlight the importance of soft conversions, such as newsletter sign-ups and webinar registrations. While direct conversions into purchases may be challenging, the ads can be highly effective in building brand awareness and nurturing relationships with potential customers. Overall, LinkedIn is a valuable platform for reaching a professional audience and should not be overlooked in our marketing strategies.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Eric's Experiment with LinkedIn Thought Leader Ads (01:01) Results of a $500 test with LinkedIn Thought Leader Ads (02:26) LinkedIn Thought Leader Ads are effective for soft conversions (03:37) Changing the profile URL to drive website visits (04:33) Soft conversions work better than hard conversions on LinkedIn (04:59) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:LinkedIn Thought Leader Ads Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/17/20235 minutes, 3 seconds
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Sahil Bloom’s #1 Advice to All Content Creators | Interview with Sahil Bloom

Sahil Bloom shares his journey of becoming a successful creator and the importance of authenticity and real-life experiences in content creation. He discusses how he built relationships with influential figures like Tim Cook and Warren Buffett through chance encounters and genuine connections. Sahil emphasizes the need for long-term commitment and consistency in content creation, rather than focusing on short-term hacks or trends. He also discusses the challenges and potential pitfalls of the creator economy. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Sahil Bloom's expansion from Twitter to newsletter and book [02:50] - No growth hacks, just countless hours of writing [05:40] - Importance of creating content based on real experiences [08:31] - Adapting to algorithm changes and finding what works [09:25] - Sahil Bloom's growth on Twitter in the first year [11:33] - Sahil Bloom's morning routine for creating content [13:50] - Sahil Bloom's perspective on the creator economy and long-term viability [16:35] - Sahil Bloom's thoughts on the future of creator-led agencies [20:29] - The role of Holdco in building and launching businesses [23:06] - The difficulty of scaling without a business background [25:51] - The risks and challenges of income share agreements Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/202329 minutes, 21 seconds
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Sahil Bloom’s #1 Advice to All Content Creators

Sahil Bloom shares his journey of becoming a successful creator and the importance of authenticity and real-life experiences in content creation. He discusses how he built relationships with influential figures like Tim Cook and Warren Buffett through chance encounters and genuine connections. Sahil emphasizes the need for long-term commitment and consistency in content creation, rather than focusing on short-term hacks or trends. He also discusses the challenges and potential pitfalls of the creator economy.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) - Sahil Bloom's expansion from Twitter to newsletter and book (02:50) - No growth hacks, just countless hours of writing (05:40) - Importance of creating content based on real experiences (08:31) - Adapting to algorithm changes and finding what works (09:25) - Sahil Bloom's growth on Twitter in the first year (11:33) - Sahil Bloom's morning routine for creating content (13:50) - Sahil Bloom's perspective on the creator economy and long-term viability (16:35) - Sahil Bloom's thoughts on the future of creator-led agencies (20:29) - The role of Holdco in building and launching businesses (23:06) - The difficulty of scaling without a business background (25:51) - The risks and challenges of income share agreements Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/16/202327 minutes, 22 seconds
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What We Are Seeing With AI SEO Right Now #2609

In episode #2609, We discuss the current trends in AI SEO. We highlight the rise of Q&A pages on websites and the increasing use of AI-driven content creation. However, we caution against relying solely on AI, as it can lead to a decrease in traffic and rankings if not properly QA'd. We emphasize the importance of combining AI with human intervention for successful SEO strategies. Additionally, we mention the growing interest in programmatic SEO and the need for effective QA processes when creating large volumes of content. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: What We Are Seeing With AI SEO Right Now [00:40] Increase in the creation of Q&A pages on websites [01:03] Shift in AI content creation strategies involving more human intervention [02:05] LinkedIn's UGC content and compounding traffic [02:33] Rising trend of programmatic SEO and the need for QA [03:21] Negative impact of AI-based content on fashion site's traffic [03:58] Negative impact of AI-based content on auto site's traffic [05:08] Importance of QA and accurate content in AI SEO [05:43] AI-enhanced content and updating existing content [06:34] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/14/20237 minutes, 38 seconds
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What We Are Seeing With AI SEO Right Now

In episode #2609, We discuss the current trends in AI SEO. We highlight the rise of Q&amp;A pages on websites and the increasing use of AI-driven content creation. However, we caution against relying solely on AI, as it can lead to a decrease in traffic and rankings if not properly QA'd. We emphasize the importance of combining AI with human intervention for successful SEO strategies. Additionally, we mention the growing interest in programmatic SEO and the need for effective QA processes when creating large volumes of content.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: What We Are Seeing With AI SEO Right Now (00:40) Increase in the creation of Q&amp;A pages on websites (01:03) Shift in AI content creation strategies involving more human intervention (02:05) LinkedIn's UGC content and compounding traffic (02:33) Rising trend of programmatic SEO and the need for QA (03:21) Negative impact of AI-based content on fashion site's traffic (03:58) Negative impact of AI-based content on auto site's traffic (05:08) Importance of QA and accurate content in AI SEO (05:43) AI-enhanced content and updating existing content (06:34) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/14/20236 minutes, 38 seconds
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Shoppers Expected to Spend the Same or More This Holiday Season #2608

In episode #2608, We discuss the expected increase in holiday spending despite concerns about a recession. We highlight the impact of inflation on consumer budgets and the potential consequences of high levels of debt. We also discuss the need for businesses and individuals to be more realistic about their financial expectations and the importance of discipline in the current economic climate. Our conversation concludes with a prediction that 2024 will be a year of reckoning for many as the effects of high-interest rates and economic realities become more apparent. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Shoppers Expected to Spend the Same or More This Holiday Season [00:31] Consumers plan to shop at discount and traditional department stores [01:12] Consumers still spending despite inflation and higher costs [02:51] Deloitte report projects rise in retail sales this holiday season [03:53] Consumers with lower incomes expect to spend more [04:14] Tech layoffs and impact on spending [05:24] Reality check needed for business valuations [06:19] Lack of discipline in raising funds and trading on potential [07:20] High interest rates and debt will impact spending [07:34] Uncertainty about when the economy will improve [07:41] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: ICSC’s 2023 Holiday Shopping Forecast Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/13/20238 minutes, 47 seconds
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Shoppers Expected to Spend the Same or More This Holiday Season

In episode #2608, We discuss the expected increase in holiday spending despite concerns about a recession. We highlight the impact of inflation on consumer budgets and the potential consequences of high levels of debt. We also discuss the need for businesses and individuals to be more realistic about their financial expectations and the importance of discipline in the current economic climate. Our conversation concludes with a prediction that 2024 will be a year of reckoning for many as the effects of high-interest rates and economic realities become more apparent.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Shoppers Expected to Spend the Same or More This Holiday Season (00:31) Consumers plan to shop at discount and traditional department stores (01:12) Consumers still spending despite inflation and higher costs (02:51) Deloitte report projects rise in retail sales this holiday season (03:53) Consumers with lower incomes expect to spend more (04:14) Tech layoffs and impact on spending (05:24) Reality check needed for business valuations (06:19) Lack of discipline in raising funds and trading on potential (07:20) High interest rates and debt will impact spending (07:34) Uncertainty about when the economy will improve (07:41) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:ICSC’s 2023 Holiday Shopping Forecast Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/13/20237 minutes, 47 seconds
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Apply Pressure or Feel It #2607

In episode #2607, We discuss the importance of applying pressure in business. They emphasize that leaders must push their teams to achieve results, or else they will feel the pressure themselves. They provide examples of different scenarios where pressure is necessary, such as venture-backed businesses needing to hit milestones and privately owned companies aiming for personal satisfaction. They also highlight the challenges of letting go of underperforming employees and the consequences of not applying pressure. Ultimately, they stress that pressure is essential for growth and success in any business. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Apply Pressure or Feel It [00:05] Applying pressure is important in business and leadership roles. [01:30] Different businesses have different levels of pressure. [02:59] Pressure is necessary for personal satisfaction and growth. [03:31] Dealing with tough situations and letting go of unfit employees. [04:35] Example of a business that stopped applying pressure and suffered. [05:03] No pressure, no diamond - results require pressure. [05:32] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: The Hard Thing About Hard Things and Ben Horowitz Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/12/20236 minutes, 38 seconds
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Apply Pressure or Feel It

In episode #2607, We discuss the importance of applying pressure in business. They emphasize that leaders must push their teams to achieve results, or else they will feel the pressure themselves. They provide examples of different scenarios where pressure is necessary, such as venture-backed businesses needing to hit milestones and privately owned companies aiming for personal satisfaction. They also highlight the challenges of letting go of underperforming employees and the consequences of not applying pressure. Ultimately, they stress that pressure is essential for growth and success in any business.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Apply Pressure or Feel It (00:05) Applying pressure is important in business and leadership roles. (01:30) Different businesses have different levels of pressure. (02:59) Pressure is necessary for personal satisfaction and growth. (03:31) Dealing with tough situations and letting go of unfit employees. (04:35) Example of a business that stopped applying pressure and suffered. (05:03) No pressure, no diamond - results require pressure. (05:32) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: The Hard Thing About Hard Things and Ben HorowitzLeave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/12/20235 minutes, 38 seconds
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Diving Deeper on the LinkedIn UGC Strategy #2606

In episode #2606, We discuss LinkedIn's user-generated content (UGC) strategy and how it leverages AI to rank higher in search results. We highlight the gamification aspect of the strategy, where LinkedIn incentivizes users to post by giving them badges. While the increase in traffic is significant, Neil emphasizes the importance of focusing on key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive revenue and conversions, rather than just traffic numbers. We also mention the potential of AI-enhanced content and programmatic SEO for all websites. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Diving Deeper on the LinkedIn UGC Strategy [00:29] LinkedIn UGC strategy explained [01:36] LinkedIn gamifies UGC with badges [02:20] Importance of focusing on KPIs and revenue [03:26] Traffic vs. revenue in marketing [04:10] Importance of traffic and conversions [04:55] Applying AI and programmatic SEO to content [05:13] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Olga Andrienko’s post Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/11/20236 minutes, 17 seconds
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Diving Deeper on the LinkedIn UGC Strategy

In episode #2606, We discuss LinkedIn's user-generated content (UGC) strategy and how it leverages AI to rank higher in search results. We highlight the gamification aspect of the strategy, where LinkedIn incentivizes users to post by giving them badges. While the increase in traffic is significant, Neil emphasizes the importance of focusing on key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive revenue and conversions, rather than just traffic numbers. We also mention the potential of AI-enhanced content and programmatic SEO for all websites.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Diving Deeper on the LinkedIn UGC Strategy (00:29) LinkedIn UGC strategy explained (01:36) LinkedIn gamifies UGC with badges (02:20) Importance of focusing on KPIs and revenue (03:26) Traffic vs. revenue in marketing (04:10) Importance of traffic and conversions (04:55) Applying AI and programmatic SEO to content (05:13) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Olga Andrienko’s post Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/11/20235 minutes, 15 seconds
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Gamestop buys FaZe for $17M (prev $725M); Better.com 97% down, Hopin sells for $15M after raising $1B; Hello Bello bankrupts #2605

In episode #2605, We discuss recent acquisitions and business failures in the current market. We highlight the importance of discipline and patience when considering acquisitions, as well as the need to thoroughly evaluate the potential risks and liabilities involved. We also emphasize the advantage of founder-led businesses during challenging times, as founders are often more willing to grind it out and find creative solutions. We caution against rushing into deals and stress the need for thorough due diligence to avoid costly mistakes. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Gamestop buys FaZe for $17M (prev $725M); Better.com 97% down, Hopin sells for $15M after raising $1B; Hello Bello bankrupts [00:30] Discussion about GameStop's acquisition of Phase Clan [00:38] Mention of a company called Better and its acquisition [00:53] Introduction to Hello Bellow, a diaper company [01:17] Hello Bellow's financial struggles and liabilities [02:22] Non-private equity-backed companies performing well [03:16] Founder-led businesses thrive in tough times [04:13] Founders stepping back into their businesses [04:52] Fire sale prices and lack of VC investments [05:43] Caution when buying at fire sale prices due to hidden costs [06:46] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: GameStop just bought Phase Clan for $17 million Hello Bello filed for bankruptcy Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/10/20237 minutes, 51 seconds
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Gamestop buys FaZe for $17M (prev $725M); Better.com 97% down, Hopin sells for $15M after raising $1B; Hello Bello bankrupts

In episode #2605, We discuss recent acquisitions and business failures in the current market. We highlight the importance of discipline and patience when considering acquisitions, as well as the need to thoroughly evaluate the potential risks and liabilities involved. We also emphasize the advantage of founder-led businesses during challenging times, as founders are often more willing to grind it out and find creative solutions. We caution against rushing into deals and stress the need for thorough due diligence to avoid costly mistakes.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Gamestop buys FaZe for $17M (prev $725M); Better.com 97% down, Hopin sells for $15M after raising $1B; Hello Bello bankrupts (00:30) Discussion about GameStop's acquisition of FaZe Clan (00:38) Mention of a company called Better and its acquisition (00:53) Introduction to Hello Bello, a diaper company (01:17) Hello Bello's financial struggles and liabilities (02:22) Non-private equity-backed companies performing well (03:16) Founder-led businesses thrive in tough times (04:13) Founders stepping back into their businesses (04:52) Fire sale prices and lack of VC investments (05:43) Caution when buying at fire sale prices due to hidden costs (06:46) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: GameStop just bought Phase Clan for $17 million Hello Bello filed for bankruptcy Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/10/20236 minutes, 49 seconds
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Your Customer Service Is Your Marketing #2604

In episode #2604, We discuss the impact of customer service on marketing, using a recent incident involving Ahrefs as an example. Ahrefs, a popular SEO tool, faced backlash from customers after announcing the end of support for legacy plans. Our conversation highlights the importance of customer service in maintaining customer loyalty and avoiding negative blowback. We also touch on the significance of differentiation and pricing strategies in retaining customers. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Your Customer Service Is Your Marketing [00:45] Discussion of a negative customer service experience with Ahrefs. [01:59] Neil expresses frustration with being penalized for using a product. [02:59] Comparison of customer reactions to price increases for different services. [03:35] Importance of differentiation and customer loyalty in pricing decisions. [04:33] Neil emphasizes the need to keep customers happy and maintain a positive brand image. [04:55] Eric mentions Ahrefs' risky moves and potential consequences. [05:21] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jason Mills’ post on Ahrefs Ahrefs Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/9/20236 minutes, 26 seconds
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Your Customer Service Is Your Marketing

In episode #2604, We discuss the impact of customer service on marketing, using a recent incident involving Ahrefs as an example. Ahrefs, a popular SEO tool, faced backlash from customers after announcing the end of support for legacy plans. Our conversation highlights the importance of customer service in maintaining customer loyalty and avoiding negative blowback. We also touch on the significance of differentiation and pricing strategies in retaining customers.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Your Customer Service Is Your Marketing (00:45) Discussion of a negative customer service experience with Ahrefs. (01:59) Neil expresses frustration with being penalized for using a product. (02:59) Comparison of customer reactions to price increases for different services. (03:35) Importance of differentiation and customer loyalty in pricing decisions. (04:33) Neil emphasizes the need to keep customers happy and maintain a positive brand image. (04:55) Eric mentions Ahrefs' risky moves and potential consequences. (05:21) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jason Mills’ post on Ahrefs Ahrefs Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/9/20235 minutes, 21 seconds
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The $5 Million Marketing Playbook That Everyone Overlooks | Ali Abdaal

Ali Abdaal discusses his journey from a struggling YouTuber to a successful entrepreneur. He shares how he discovered the world of Internet marketing and the impact it had on his business. Ali emphasizes the importance of finding ways to make work enjoyable, as this can lead to increased productivity and overall success. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Ali Abdaal’s Journey from $2 to $5 Million [01:42] - Ali's business model: 99% free content, 1% paid courses. [03:19] - Ali's advice for finding your style and niche on YouTube. [06:33] - You shouldn’t rely solely on YouTube's organic reach. [08:39] - Creating organic content sources and delivery vehicles that don't rely on Ali. [12:09] - How to grow your email list organically [15:43] - Unexpected success and revenue from the live cohort courses [20:39] - Ali explains the structure and benefits of their $5,000/year program. [21:28] - Ali shares his concerns about charging for a mastermind. [26:02] - Ali talks about his early ventures into making money online [28:13] - Ali defines what a “feel good” business is [30:17] - Ali plans to create a productivity course and explore equity partnerships [31:50] - Ali Abdaal decides to film whatever he wants for his YouTube channel. [32:30] - Ali Abdaal talks about his book "Feel Good Productivity". [39:38] - Ali Abdaal discusses his weekly vlog experiment  [42:45] - Simplifying productivity with GPS (goal, plan, system) [46:21] - Ali Abdaal talks about his “Why” in life [47:26] - Find Ali Abdaal online Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Subscribe to Ali Abdaal's YT Channel Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/8/202320 minutes, 18 seconds
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The $5 Million Marketing Playbook That Everyone Overlooks | Ali Abdaal

Ali Abdaal discusses his journey from a struggling YouTuber to a successful entrepreneur. He shares how he discovered the world of Internet marketing and the impact it had on his business. Ali emphasizes the importance of finding ways to make work enjoyable, as this can lead to increased productivity and overall success.Watch the full interview on YouTube: Leveling Up with Eric SiuTIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: (00:00) - Ali Abdaal’s Journey from $2 to $5 Million (01:42) - Ali's business model: 99% free content, 1% paid courses. (03:19) - Ali's advice for finding your style and niche on YouTube. (06:33) - You shouldn’t rely solely on YouTube's organic reach. (08:39) - Creating organic content sources and delivery vehicles that don't rely on Ali. (12:09) - How to grow your email list organically (15:43) - Unexpected success and revenue from the live cohort courses (20:39) - Ali explains the structure and benefits of their $5,000/year program. (21:28) - Ali shares his concerns about charging for a mastermind. (26:02) - Ali talks about his early ventures into making money online (28:13) - Ali defines what a “feel good” business is (30:17) - Ali plans to create a productivity course and explore equity partnerships (31:50) - Ali Abdaal decides to film whatever he wants for his YouTube channel. (32:30) - Ali Abdaal talks about his book "Feel Good Productivity". (39:38) - Ali Abdaal discusses his weekly vlog experiment (42:45) - Simplifying productivity with GPS (goal, plan, system) (46:21) - Ali Abdaal talks about his “Why” in life (47:26) - Find Ali Abdaal online Subscribe to Ali Abdaal's YT ChannelDon’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/8/202319 minutes, 19 seconds
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How to Spend on Marketing the Right Way #2603

In episode #2603, We discuss how to spend on marketing in a tough economic period. We emphasize the importance of being methodical and profitable with our marketing spend, rather than focusing solely on growth. We also highlight the need for discipline and efficiency in marketing, especially in the current economic climate. We share personal anecdotes and insights to illustrate our points and provide actionable advice for marketers. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How to Spend on Marketing the Right Way [00:14] Discussion on the importance of being profitable in marketing [01:19] The best way to scale marketing is slow and steady [03:12] The need for discipline and efficiency in marketing [03:55] Scaling up marketing requires a gradual approach [04:21] The benefits of slow and steady marketing [04:45] The importance of being smart and avoiding pitfalls [05:18] Buying cheap attention in the current economy [05:34] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Google Ads and Meta Ads AppSumo Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/7/20236 minutes, 42 seconds
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How to Spend on Marketing the Right Way

In episode #2603, We discuss how to spend on marketing in a tough economic period. We emphasize the importance of being methodical and profitable with our marketing spend, rather than focusing solely on growth. We also highlight the need for discipline and efficiency in marketing, especially in the current economic climate. We share personal anecdotes and insights to illustrate our points and provide actionable advice for marketers.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: How to Spend on Marketing the Right Way (00:14) Discussion on the importance of being profitable in marketing (01:19) The best way to scale marketing is slow and steady (03:12) The need for discipline and efficiency in marketing (03:55) Scaling up marketing requires a gradual approach (04:21) The benefits of slow and steady marketing (04:45) The importance of being smart and avoiding pitfalls (05:18) Buying cheap attention in the current economy (05:34) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Google Ads and Meta Ads AppSumo Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/7/20235 minutes, 38 seconds
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How to Get Out of YouTube Jail (is there one?) #2602

In episode #2602, We discuss the concept of "YouTube Jail" and whether it exists. We share stories of YouTubers who struggled to gain traction on the platform but eventually found success. We also mention the importance of engagement metrics and the increasing competition on the platform. Ultimately, we conclude that success on YouTube requires providing value and being on par with other videos in the niche. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How to Get Out of YouTube Jail (is there one?) [00:30] Story of a friend who broke out of YouTube Jail [01:23] Theory of YouTube wanting to see consistency and ad revenue [03:15] Importance of engagement metrics and quality content [04:30] YouTube becoming more selective due to increased competition [04:43] Mr. Beast's slow growth to 10,000 subscribers [05:18] Recognition and reward for consistent value and quality [05:49] Example of publishing high-quality videos to break out [06:26] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: MrBeast YouTube  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/6/20237 minutes, 32 seconds
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How to Get Out of YouTube Jail (is there one?)

In episode #2602, We discuss the concept of "YouTube Jail" and whether it exists. We share stories of YouTubers who struggled to gain traction on the platform but eventually found success. We also mention the importance of engagement metrics and the increasing competition on the platform. Ultimately, we conclude that success on YouTube requires providing value and being on par with other videos in the niche.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: How to Get Out of YouTube Jail (is there one?) (00:30) Story of a friend who broke out of YouTube Jail (01:23) Theory of YouTube wanting to see consistency and ad revenue (03:15) Importance of engagement metrics and quality content (04:30) YouTube becoming more selective due to increased competition (04:43) Mr. Beast's slow growth to 10,000 subscribers (05:18) Recognition and reward for consistent value and quality (05:49) Example of publishing high-quality videos to break out (06:26) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:MrBeast YouTube  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/6/20236 minutes, 27 seconds
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This Will Crush Your Marketing if You Don't Take It Seriously #2601

In episode #2601, We discuss the significance of fostering a culture of experimentation in marketing. We stress the importance of open-mindedness, a willingness to embrace failure, and a commitment to continuous iteration. Furthermore, we caution against becoming too attached to past successes, given the evolving nature of consumer behavior and preferences. As founders, we emphasize our pivotal role in driving change and experimentation within our respective organizations. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: This Will Crush Your Marketing if You Don't Take It Seriously [00:22] Building a culture of experimentation is crucial for marketing success [01:41] Continual testing and retesting is necessary for long-term success [04:38] Founders have more influence in driving marketing experimentation [05:30] Legacy issues can slow down implementation as a company grows [06:44] Adapting marketing strategies in different countries can be challenging [06:57] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/5/20238 minutes, 4 seconds
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This Will Crush Your Marketing if You Don't Take It Seriously

In episode #2601, We discuss the significance of fostering a culture of experimentation in marketing. We stress the importance of open-mindedness, a willingness to embrace failure, and a commitment to continuous iteration. Furthermore, we caution against becoming too attached to past successes, given the evolving nature of consumer behavior and preferences. As founders, we emphasize our pivotal role in driving change and experimentation within our respective organizations.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: This Will Crush Your Marketing if You Don't Take It Seriously (00:22) Building a culture of experimentation is crucial for marketing success (01:41) Continual testing and retesting is necessary for long-term success (04:38) Founders have more influence in driving marketing experimentation (05:30) Legacy issues can slow down implementation as a company grows (06:44) Adapting marketing strategies in different countries can be challenging (06:57) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/5/20237 minutes, 1 second
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The Powerhouse Role That Is Growing in Popularity #2600

In episode #2600, We discuss the growing popularity of the Chief of Staff role in companies, sharing our insights on why hiring a Chief of Staff can be beneficial for CEOs. This role helps create leverage and brings new ideas to the table. Additionally, we mention a book called 'The Great CEO Within' by Matt Mochary, which emphasizes the importance of working with a Chief of Staff. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Powerhouse Role That Is Growing in Popularity [00:19] Neil guesses the role: Chief of Staff [01:19] Eric talks about Matt Moshari's book "The Great CEO Within" [02:20] Eric hires a Chief of Staff and explains the benefits [03:26] Eric explains the top three reasons to hire a Chief of Staff [04:54] Neil considers hiring a Chief of Staff in the future [05:18] Neil discusses the possibility of needing a Chief of Staff [06:02] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/4/20237 minutes, 5 seconds
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The Powerhouse Role That Is Growing in Popularity

In episode #2600, We discuss the growing popularity of the Chief of Staff role in companies, sharing our insights on why hiring a Chief of Staff can be beneficial for CEOs. This role helps create leverage and brings new ideas to the table. Additionally, we mention a book called 'The Great CEO Within' by Matt Mochary, which emphasizes the importance of working with a Chief of Staff.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: The Powerhouse Role That Is Growing in Popularity (00:19) Neil guesses the role: Chief of Staff (01:19) Eric talks about Matt Moshari's book "The Great CEO Within" (02:20) Eric hires a Chief of Staff and explains the benefits (03:26) Eric explains the top three reasons to hire a Chief of Staff (04:54) Neil considers hiring a Chief of Staff in the future (05:18) Neil discusses the possibility of needing a Chief of Staff (06:02) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/4/20236 minutes, 2 seconds
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Behind the Scenes Business Trends We Are Seeing #2599

In episode #2599, We discuss various trends and insights we have observed in the business world. We touch upon topics such as hiring practices, the return of CEOs, the importance of culture, and the benefits of decentralized models. We also highlight the significance of speed and efficiency in business operations and the opportunities for acquisitions during challenging times. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Behind the Scenes Business Trends We Are Seeing [00:26] Hiring employees from other countries to avoid legal issues [01:41] Hiring employees from different time zones to increase productivity [03:05] CEOs are taking back control of their companies [04:31] Culture is a 50-day moving average [05:34] Acquisitions are being made during economic downturns [06:19] Focus on efficiency and doing good work [06:41] Decentralized models becoming more popular [07:26] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/3/20238 minutes, 34 seconds
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Behind the Scenes Business Trends We Are Seeing

In episode #2599, We discuss various trends and insights we have observed in the business world. We touch upon topics such as hiring practices, the return of CEOs, the importance of culture, and the benefits of decentralized models. We also highlight the significance of speed and efficiency in business operations and the opportunities for acquisitions during challenging times.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Behind the Scenes Business Trends We Are Seeing (00:26) Hiring employees from other countries to avoid legal issues (01:41) Hiring employees from different time zones to increase productivity (03:05) CEOs are taking back control of their companies (04:31) Culture is a 50-day moving average (05:34) Acquisitions are being made during economic downturns (06:19) Focus on efficiency and doing good work (06:41) Decentralized models becoming more popular (07:26) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/3/20237 minutes, 30 seconds
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How to Make Your Podcast More Popular (Lessons from 7 Years of Podcasting) #2598

In episode #2598, We share our insights on how to make a podcast more popular. We discuss the importance of showcasing all podcast episodes in the feed to increase traffic and listeners. We also emphasize the significance of retention and how it impacts views and listening. We reveal our plans to record more episodes in person, categorize shows, and increase episode length to improve quality and retention. We also discuss the importance of using popular keywords in podcast titles and the benefits of promotion and impression trades. Finally, we highlight the value of having good ideas and targeting a broad total addressable market to attract more listeners. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How to Make Your Podcast More Popular (Lessons from 7 Years of Podcasting) [00:17] Lesson 1: Showcase all podcast episodes in the feed for more traffic [01:08] Lesson 2: Retention is important for better views [02:26] Longer episodes with higher retention perform better [03:18] Plan to record more in-person episodes for higher quality [04:28] Lesson 3: Use popular keywords in podcast titles for more views [04:57] Lesson 4: Trade impressions with other podcasts for promotion [06:15] Quality of niche and ideas matter for podcast success [06:53] Using hooks and playing the YouTube game for discoverability [07:43] Content repurposing is important for saving time and performance [08:06] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/2/20239 minutes, 12 seconds
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How to Make Your Podcast More Popular (Lessons from 7 Years of Podcasting)

In episode #2598, We share our insights on how to make a podcast more popular. We discuss the importance of showcasing all podcast episodes in the feed to increase traffic and listeners. We also emphasize the significance of retention and how it impacts views and listening. We reveal our plans to record more episodes in person, categorize shows, and increase episode length to improve quality and retention. We also discuss the importance of using popular keywords in podcast titles and the benefits of promotion and impression trades. Finally, we highlight the value of having good ideas and targeting a broad total addressable market to attract more listeners.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: How to Make Your Podcast More Popular (Lessons from 7 Years of Podcasting) (00:17) Lesson 1: Showcase all podcast episodes in the feed for more traffic (01:08) Lesson 2: Retention is important for better views (02:26) Longer episodes with higher retention perform better (03:18) Plan to record more in-person episodes for higher quality (04:28) Lesson 3: Use popular keywords in podcast titles for more views (04:57) Lesson 4: Trade impressions with other podcasts for promotion (06:15) Quality of niche and ideas matter for podcast success (06:53) Using hooks and playing the YouTube game for discoverability (07:43) Content repurposing is important for saving time and performance (08:06) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/2/20238 minutes, 4 seconds
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The Crazy New Way of Doing Infographics at Scale #2597

In episode #2597, We explore the innovative approach to creating infographics at scale using AI. We discuss our experience with Chat GPT and DALL-E, both owned by OpenAI, integrated with Canva, which allows us to easily craft high-quality infographics with various styles and designs. We do want to emphasize, however, that we believe human intervention is still crucial for shaping the flow and design elements. To sum it up, we agree that AI plays a vital role in data collection and research, but we believe that maintaining superior design quality still relies on human input. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Crazy New Way of Doing Infographics at Scale [00:46] Using Chat GPT, Canva, and DALL-E to create infographics [01:47] The ability to customize and modify infographics [02:25] Challenges with flow and design in AI-generated infographics [04:34] Recent experience with AI-generated infographics [05:48] The rapid improvement and evolution of AI technology [06:21] The need for human involvement in the content creation process [06:36] The potential future of AI-generated infographics [06:46] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! ChatGPT and DALL-E Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/1/20237 minutes, 42 seconds
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The Crazy New Way of Doing Infographics at Scale

In episode #2597, We explore the innovative approach to creating infographics at scale using AI. We discuss our experience with Chat GPT and DALL-E, both owned by OpenAI and integrated with Canva, which allows us to easily craft high-quality infographics with various styles and designs. We do want to emphasize, however, that we believe human intervention is still crucial for shaping the flow and design elements. To sum it up, we agree that AI plays a vital role in data collection and research, but we believe that maintaining superior design quality still relies on human input.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: The Crazy New Way of Doing Infographics at Scale (00:46) Using Chat GPT, Canva, and DALL-E to create infographics (01:47) The ability to customize and modify infographics (02:25) Challenges with flow and design in AI-generated infographics (04:34) Recent experience with AI-generated infographics (05:48) The rapid improvement and evolution of AI technology (06:21) The need for human involvement in the content creation process (06:36) The potential future of AI-generated infographics (06:46) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: ChatGPT and DALL-E GPT graphics are from here Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/1/20236 minutes, 38 seconds
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The Secret to Getting 10M+ Views on YouTube Shorts #2596

In episode #2596, We delve into the secret of achieving over 10 million views on YouTube Shorts. We draw inspiration from an interview with 18-year-old YouTuber Jenny Hoyos, who excels at storytelling and creating mass-market content. We emphasize the significance of every second in a video, the necessity for engaging hooks and closing statements, and the value of addressing topics with a broad appeal. Furthermore, we shed light on the effectiveness of withholding answers until the end and the optimal video length for YouTube Shorts. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Secret to Getting 10M+ Views on YouTube Shorts [00:37] Discussing an interview with an 18-year-old girl who gets millions of views [01:14] Importance of storytelling and editing in creating successful YouTube shorts [02:06] Choosing mass consumer topics and using clickbait to attract views [03:10] The idea and total addressable market are crucial for success [03:51] Using shorts to drive traffic to other platforms for conversions [04:38] Dragging out the answer to keep viewers engaged throughout the short [05:21] Making shorts around 34 seconds in length [05:56] Retention doesn't matter as much as the percentage of people swiping away [06:17] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Jenny Hoyos Youtube Channel Jenny Hoyos Interview Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/31/20237 minutes, 37 seconds
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The Secret to Getting 10M+ Views on YouTube Shorts

In episode #2596, We delve into the secret of achieving over 10 million views on YouTube Shorts. We draw inspiration from an interview with 18-year-old YouTuber Jenny Hoyos, who excels at storytelling and creating mass-market content. We emphasize the significance of every second in a video, the necessity for engaging hooks and closing statements, and the value of addressing topics with a broad appeal. Furthermore, we shed light on the effectiveness of withholding answers until the end and the optimal video length for YouTube Shorts.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: The Secret to Getting 10M+ Views on YouTube Shorts (00:37) Discussing an interview with an 18-year-old girl who gets millions of views (01:14) Importance of storytelling and editing in creating successful YouTube shorts (02:06) Choosing mass consumer topics and using clickbait to attract views (03:10) The idea and total addressable market are crucial for success (03:51) Using shorts to drive traffic to other platforms for conversions (04:38) Dragging out the answer to keep viewers engaged throughout the short (05:21) Making shorts around 34 seconds in length (05:56) Retention doesn't matter as much as the percentage of people swiping away (06:17) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Jenny Hoyos Youtube Channel Jenny Hoyos Interview Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/31/20236 minutes, 24 seconds
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Why You Shouldn't Optimize for 1 Million Subscribers #2595

In episode #2595, we talk about why optimizing for a million subscribers is not as critical as it once was. We draw from our experiences with running ads on social media platforms such as Facebook and shed light on how subscriber numbers can sometimes be deceiving. We underscore the significance of concentrating on qualified subscribers who have a higher likelihood of becoming customers. Our conversation delves into the shifting algorithms and the increasing importance of views and engagement over the sheer quantity of subscribers. In our view, the key lies in optimizing for views and creating content that resonates, rather than fixating on amassing a high number of subscribers. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Why You Shouldn't Optimize for 1 Million Subscribers [00:38] Subscribers don't matter, focus on qualified subscribers. [01:25] Having a lot of subscribers doesn't guarantee views. [02:07] Old-school techniques work better than generating subscribers. [03:19] Subscribers are vanity metrics, focusing on customers instead. [03:39] Number of views and engagement matter more than subscribers. [04:51] Social media content builds brand reputation, not direct customers. [05:41] Optimize for views and engagement, not subscriber numbers. [06:12] Optimizing for the wrong thing wastes time and effort. [06:57] Attention comes from views, not subscribers. [07:01] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Neil Patel on Facebook Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/30/20238 minutes, 3 seconds
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Why You Shouldn't Optimize for 1 Million Subscribers

In episode #2595, we talk about why optimizing for a million subscribers is not as critical as it once was. We draw from our experiences with running ads on social media platforms such as Facebook and shed light on how subscriber numbers can sometimes be deceiving. We underscore the significance of concentrating on qualified subscribers who have a higher likelihood of becoming customers. Our conversation delves into the shifting algorithms and the increasing importance of views and engagement over the sheer quantity of subscribers. In our view, the key lies in optimizing for views and creating content that resonates, rather than fixating on amassing a high number of subscribers.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Why You Shouldn't Optimize for 1 Million Subscribers (00:38) Subscribers don't matter, focus on qualified subscribers. (01:25) Having a lot of subscribers doesn't guarantee views. (02:07) Old-school techniques work better than generating subscribers. (03:19) Subscribers are vanity metrics, focusing on customers instead. (03:39) The number of views and engagement matters more than subscribers. (04:51) Social media content builds brand reputation, not direct customers. (05:41) Optimize for views and engagement, not subscriber numbers. (06:12) Optimizing for the wrong thing wastes time and effort. (06:57) Attention comes from views, not subscribers. (07:01) Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Neil Patel on Facebook Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/30/20237 minutes, 4 seconds
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8 Most Game Changing Marketing Tools #2594

In episode #2594, we dive into the world of game-changing marketing tools. We explore Opus Pro for crafting viral headlines and captions, Beehive for managing newsletters and selling ad space, Mailmodo for creating interactive emails, Retention.com for email matching, and various AI-powered analytics solutions. Our conversation also delves into the power of AI for data analysis, generating actionable insights, and the use of AI for multilingual content dubbing. Throughout our discussion, we stress the importance of selecting a single tool and dedicating focus to its implementation, rather than getting sidetracked by multiple options. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: 8 Most Game Changing Marketing Tools [00:38] Opus Pro for creating viral headlines and captions [01:16] Dubbing content in different languages for more views [02:20] Beehiiv for newsletters and ad space selling [03:18] Mail Model for interactive emails and surveys [04:21] Retention.com for B2C email matching [05:39] Custom AI script for analyzing analytics and making changes [06:43] Developers creating AI insights for marketing optimization [08:29] Using Gong for call analysis and time tracking leaderboard [09:29] Content decay tool to modify and republish articles for SEO [09:42] Introduction to Humantic AI tool [10:19] Importance of using at least one tool [11:06] Introduction to Scheduler AI tool [11:41] Discussion on the need for an EA [11:52] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Opus Pro Beehiiv  Mailmodo  Retention.com Gong Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/29/202313 minutes, 2 seconds
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8 Most Game Changing Marketing Tools

In episode #2594, we dive into the world of game-changing marketing tools. We explore Opus Pro for crafting viral headlines and captions, Beehive for managing newsletters and selling ad space, Mailmodo for creating interactive emails, Retention.com for email matching, and various AI-powered analytics solutions. Our conversation also delves into the power of AI for data analysis, generating actionable insights, and the use of AI for multilingual content dubbing. Throughout our discussion, we stress the importance of selecting a single tool and dedicating focus to its implementation, rather than getting sidetracked by multiple options.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: 8 Most Game-Changing Marketing Tools (00:38) Opus Pro for creating viral headlines and captions (01:16) Dubbing content in different languages for more views (02:20) Beehiiv for newsletters and ad space selling (03:18) Mail Model for interactive emails and surveys (04:21) Retention.com for B2C email matching (05:39) Custom AI script for analyzing analytics and making changes (06:43) Developers creating AI insights for marketing optimization (08:29) Using Gong for call analysis and time tracking leaderboard (09:29) Content decay tool to modify and republish articles for SEO (09:42) Introduction to Humanistic AI tool (10:19) Importance of using at least one tool (11:06) Introduction to Scheduler AI tool (11:41) Discussion on the need for an EA (11:52) Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Opus Pro Beehiiv  Mailmodo  Retention.com Gong Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/29/202311 minutes, 53 seconds
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Will the Economy Get Better in 2024? #2593

In episode #2593, we delve into the current state of the economy and its impact on businesses and marketing. We highlight the increase in small business bankruptcies and the reluctance of people to change jobs. We also mention the three sea changes in the economy, including the end of easy money and the rise of inflation. Despite the challenges, we discuss the opportunities for buying businesses and expanding during this time. Overall, we emphasize the importance of understanding interest rates and their impact on marketing budgets. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Will the Economy Get Better in 2024? [00:22] Small business bankruptcies are at an all-time high [00:40] People are not changing jobs due to job security [00:58] Howard Marks talks about a sea change in investing [02:35] The three sea changes in the economy [03:15] Marketing is typically the first thing businesses cut [04:02] Companies are not rushing back to spend more on marketing [06:26] The end of easy money and the rise of inflation [07:05] Predictions on future interest rates [09:18] Selling a company is not ideal due to low multiples [09:18] Neil believes it's a bad time to sell a company. [09:31] Neil thinks it's a great time to buy businesses. [09:58] Neil is looking to buy $10 million of EBITDA. [10:24] Neil is willing to take losses on properties to invest in business. [11:12] Eric mentions the possibility of going into another bull market. [11:16] Eric advises aiming for profitability and efficiency. [11:26] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/28/202312 minutes, 35 seconds
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Will the Economy Get Better in 2024?

In episode #2593, we delve into the current state of the economy and its impact on businesses and marketing. We highlight the increase in small business bankruptcies and the reluctance of people to change jobs. We also mention the three sea changes in the economy, including the end of easy money and the rise of inflation. Despite the challenges, we discuss the opportunities for buying businesses and expanding during this time. Overall, we emphasize the importance of understanding interest rates and their impact on marketing budgets.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Will the Economy Get Better in 2024? (00:22) Small business bankruptcies are at an all-time high (00:40) People are not changing jobs due to job security (00:58) Howard Marks talks about a sea change in investing (02:35) The three sea changes in the economy (03:15) Marketing is typically the first thing businesses cut (04:02) Companies are not rushing back to spend more on marketing (06:26) The end of easy money and the rise of inflation (07:05) Predictions on future interest rates (09:18) Selling a company is not ideal due to low multiples (09:18) Neil believes it's a bad time to sell a company. (09:31) Neil thinks it's a great time to buy businesses. (09:58) Neil is looking to buy $10 million of EBITDA. (10:24) Neil is willing to take losses on properties to invest in business. (11:12) Eric mentions the possibility of going into another bull market. (11:16) Eric advises aiming for profitability and efficiency. (11:26) Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/28/202311 minutes, 25 seconds
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TikTok Creator Reveals the Recipe to Going Viral | Blake Rocha Interview

Blake Rocha unveils the secrets to creating viral content. He also talks about the success of his educational program, how he generated $10M through his TikTok and Instagram funnel, the benefits of YouTube as a platform, his personal health journey, and what's on the horizon for his future endeavors.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Blake Rocha breaks down how to create viral content. [03:19] - How did Blake Rocha become so good at creating content? [05:40] - Blake Rocha shares his successful journey in creating content and businesses [08:18] - Blake Rocha shares his educational program that generated $1.7 million in just one month. [10:25] - Blake Rocha’s TikTok to Instagram funnel that generated over $10M. [15:30] - Here’s why you should stop copying other people’s content. [16:30] - Blake Rocha shares his creative process in creating content. [21:43] - Blake Rocha's shift in mindset from his early days in content and business. [24:08] - Blake Rocha explains the significance of maintaining a grounded perspective. [28:07] - The Creator Economy is here to stay, but it’s changing. [34:00] - Focus is the way to build something generational. [37:00] - Blake Rocha shares his interest in recreating a [company like Reed Duchscher’s Night Media. [38:18] - Blake and Eric talk about possible educational business models. [40:56] - Why Blake Rocha fell in love with the real estate business. [44:44] - How to find the right mentor? [48:33] - Give away your best content for free. [52:00] - Do this if you're trying to scale in the education space. [55:45] - Blake Rocha thinks YouTube is the best platform right now. [58:32] - Blake Rocha’s long-term goal in life. [59:40] - Blake Rocha is planning to go hard on YouTube. [01:08:21] - Blake Rocha on modern dating. [01:11:37] - Blake Rocha talks about his health journey. [01:15:15] - Blake Rocha talks about how he’s improving his gut [health and why diet is everything. [01:19:52] - Blake Rocha on the OnlyFans Creator Economy. [01:23:12] - Blake Rocha talks about his principles in spending money. [01:30:45] - Subscribe to Blake Rocha’s YouTube Channel (Mr. FourToEight). Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Subscribe to Codie Sanchez’s YouTube channel and newsletter Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/27/20231 hour, 32 minutes, 26 seconds
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TikTok Creator Reveals the Recipe to Going Viral | Blake Rocha Interview

Blake Rocha unveils the secrets to creating viral content. He also talks about the success of his educational program, how he generated $10M through his TikTok and Instagram funnel, the benefits of YouTube as a platform, his personal health journey, and what's on the horizon for his future endeavors. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) - Blake Rocha breaks down how to create viral content. (03:19) - How did Blake Rocha become so good at creating content? (05:40) - Blake Rocha shares his successful journey in creating content and businesses (08:18) - Blake Rocha shares his educational program that generated $1.7 million in just one month. (10:25) - Blake Rocha’s TikTok to Instagram funnel that generated over $10M. (15:30) - Here’s why you should stop copying other people’s content. (16:30) - Blake Rocha shares his creative process in creating content. (21:43) - Blake Rocha's shift in mindset from his early days in content and business. (24:08) - Blake Rocha explains the significance of maintaining a grounded perspective. (28:07) - The Creator Economy is here to stay, but it’s changing. (34:00) - Focus is the way to build something generational. (37:00) - Blake Rocha shares his interest in recreating a company like Reed Duchscher’s Night Media. (38:18) - Blake and Eric talk about possible educational business models. (40:56) - Why Blake Rocha fell in love with the real estate business. (44:44) - How to find the right mentor? (48:33) - Give away your best content for free. (52:00) - Do this if you're trying to scale in the education space. (55:45) - Blake Rocha thinks YouTube is the best platform right now. (58:32) - Blake Rocha’s long-term goal in life. (59:40) - Blake Rocha is planning to go hard on YouTube. (01:08:21) - Blake Rocha on modern dating. (01:11:37) - Blake Rocha talks about his health journey. (01:15:15) - Blake Rocha talks about how he’s improving his gut health and why diet is everything. (01:19:52) - Blake Rocha on the OnlyFans Creator Economy. (01:23:12) - Blake Rocha talks about his principles in spending money. (01:30:45) - Subscribe to Blake Rocha’s YouTube Channel (Mr. FourToEight). Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Subscribe to Codie Sanchez’s YouTube channel and newsletter Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/27/20231 hour, 30 minutes, 26 seconds
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How to Market Inside the Metaverse #2592

In episode #2592, we discuss the concept of the Metaverse and its potential impact on marketing. We reference an interview between Lex Friedman and Mark Zuckerberg, where they discuss the possibility of conducting interviews in the Metaverse. We express our skepticism about the Metaverse as a social network but see potential in its applications for virtual reality and augmented reality. We discuss scenarios such as virtual family gatherings and virtual car shopping. We also compare the hardware capabilities of Facebook's Oculus with Apple's rumored VR/AR device, expressing our belief that Apple's hardware will be superior. Overall, we agree that the Metaverse, in whatever form it takes, will have a significant impact on advertising and marketing. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How to Market Inside the Metaverse [00:11] Eric discusses an interview with Mark Zuckerberg and Lex Friedman [00:32] Eric explains the improved realism of the Metaverse [01:05] Neil shares his perspective on the value of the Metaverse [01:50] Neil discusses the potential for virtual shopping experiences [03:22] Neil questions the need for the Metaverse with existing technologies [04:36] Eric considers the benefits of virtual interviews [05:15] Neil suggests using the Metaverse for virtual office spaces [05:40] Neil discusses the potential challenges and strengths of Facebook's hardware [06:04] Eric concludes the episode by emphasizing the inevitable arrival of the Metaverse [06:26] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Mark Zuckerberg and Lex Friedman Metaverse Interview Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/26/20237 minutes, 30 seconds
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How to Market Inside the Metaverse

In episode #2592, we discuss the concept of the Metaverse and its potential impact on marketing. We reference an interview between Lex Friedman and Mark Zuckerberg, where they discuss the possibility of conducting interviews in the Metaverse. We express our skepticism about the Metaverse as a social network but see potential in its applications for virtual reality and augmented reality. We discuss scenarios such as virtual family gatherings and virtual car shopping. We also compare the hardware capabilities of Facebook's Oculus with Apple's rumored VR/AR device, expressing our belief that Apple's hardware will be superior. Overall, we agree that the Metaverse, in whatever form it takes, will have a significant impact on advertising and marketing.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: How to Market Inside the Metaverse (00:11) Eric discusses an interview with Mark Zuckerberg and Lex Friedman (00:32) Eric explains the improved realism of the Metaverse (01:05) Neil shares his perspective on the value of the Metaverse (01:50) Neil discusses the potential for virtual shopping experiences (03:22) Neil questions the need for the Metaverse with existing technologies (04:36) Eric considers the benefits of virtual interviews (05:15) Neil suggests using the Metaverse for virtual office spaces (05:40) Neil discusses the potential challenges and strengths of Facebook's hardware (06:04) Eric concludes the episode by emphasizing the inevitable arrival of the Metaverse (06:26) Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Mark Zuckerberg and Lex Friedman Metaverse Interview Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/26/20236 minutes, 31 seconds
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How to Market Your Business in a Competitive Market #2591

In episode #2591, we discuss how to market in a competitive market with little to no money. We emphasize that it is not possible to outspend competitors who have more money, so as marketers, we need to find alternative strategies. We suggest giving away something for free and charging for something else to penetrate a competitive market. We also discuss the future of marketing, which we believe will be focused on free software and finding blue ocean opportunities. We emphasize the importance of moving quickly and collaborating with others to succeed in a competitive market. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How to Market Your Business in a Competitive Market [00:41] Marketing is a race to the bottom. [01:36] Giving away something for free is cheaper than buying traffic. [02:08] Example of giving away free payroll software to sell health insurance. [03:11] Free software will be the future of marketing. [04:33] Attention is harder to buy, and marketing channels get oversaturated. [05:16] Product-led growth and blue ocean strategy for competitive marketing. [06:04] Find a small TAM, give away something for free, and sell on something bigger. [07:05] Collaborate and partner up to market in a competitive market. [07:30] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Ubersuggest AnswerThePublic The Law of Shitty Clickthroughs Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/20238 minutes, 20 seconds
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How to Market Your Business in a Competitive Market

In episode #2591, we discuss how to market in a competitive market with little to no money. We emphasize that it is not possible to outspend competitors who have more money, so as marketers, we need to find alternative strategies. We suggest giving away something for free and charging for something else to penetrate a competitive market. We also discuss the future of marketing, which we believe will be focused on free software and finding blue ocean opportunities. We emphasize the importance of moving quickly and collaborating with others to succeed in a competitive market.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: How to Market Your Business in a Competitive Market (00:41) Marketing is a race to the bottom. (01:36) Giving away something for free is cheaper than buying traffic (02:08) Example of giving away free payroll software to sell health insurance. (03:11) Free software will be the future of marketing. (04:33) Attention is harder to buy, and marketing channels get oversaturated. (05:16) Product-led growth and blue ocean strategy for competitive marketing. (06:04) Find a small TAM, give away something for free, and sell on something bigger. (07:05) Collaborate and partner up to market in a competitive market. (07:30) Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Ubersuggest AnswerThePublic The Law of Shitty Clickthroughs Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/25/20237 minutes, 13 seconds
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How to Create More Engaging Content #2590

In episode #2590, we dive into the topic of creating engaging content. We stress the importance of avoiding AI-generated content, as it lacks originality and quality. Instead, we advocate for creating fresh and unique content that provides real value to the audience. We also discuss the need for short, digestible content that captures attention in today's fast-paced world. Furthermore, we highlight the power of storytelling and novelty in creating engaging content. Ultimately, the key lies in finding what resonates with both the creator and the audience. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How to Create More Engaging Content [00:08] Don't use AI to create content [01:04] AI-generated content leads to low-quality pages [02:25] Create new and fresh content [03:12] SEO is getting harder [04:41] People want novelty and interesting data [05:07] Short, digestible content performs better [06:09] Appeal to the masses with engaging content [07:17] Specific technical and data-rich content is engaging [08:26] Find what type of content resonates with you [08:57] Trade-offs of creating engaging content. [09:22] Listeners engage with content in spurts and execute strategies. [09:55] Importance of creating new and engaging content. [10:21] Look at what's trending in other industries for inspiration. [11:00] Analyzing content engagement based on talk time in different industries. [12:13] Adapt concepts from other industries to your own content. [12:27] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! ChatGPT Google Bard MrBeast $1 Vs $1,000,000,000 Yacht! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/24/202313 minutes, 38 seconds
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How to Create More Engaging Content

In episode #2590, we dive into the topic of creating engaging content. We stress the importance of avoiding AI-generated content, as it lacks originality and quality. Instead, we advocate for creating fresh and unique content that provides real value to the audience. We also discuss the need for short, digestible content that captures attention in today's fast-paced world. Furthermore, we highlight the power of storytelling and novelty in creating engaging content. Ultimately, the key lies in finding what resonates with both the creator and the audience.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: How to Create More Engaging Content (00:08) Don't use AI to create content (01:04) AI-generated content leads to low-quality pages (02:25) Create new and fresh content (03:12) SEO is getting harder (04:41) People want novelty and interesting data (05:07) Short, digestible content performs better (06:09) Appeal to the masses with engaging content (07:17) Specific technical and data-rich content is engaging (08:26) Find what type of content resonates with you (08:57) Trade-offs of creating engaging content. (09:22) Listeners engage with content in spurts and execute strategies. (09:55) Importance of creating new and engaging content. (10:21) Look at what's trending in other industries for inspiration. (11:00) Analyzing content engagement based on talk time in different industries. (12:13) Adapt concepts from other industries to your own content. (12:27) Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! ChatGPT Google Bard MrBeast $1 Vs $1,000,000,000 Yacht! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/24/202312 minutes, 38 seconds
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Marketing Secrets for 2024 #2589

In episode #2589, we discuss marketing secrets for 2024. We talk about topics such as programmatic SEO, AI-enhanced content, LinkedIn influencer ads, AMP emails, and the power of webinars. We also emphasize the importance of having a strong offer and updating old content for SEO purposes. Throughout this episode, we share our insights and experiences in these areas, providing valuable tips and strategies for marketers. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Marketing Secrets for 2024 [01:01] Programmatic SEO and AI-enhanced content [02:39] Testing Amp emails for better conversions [04:43] LinkedIn influencer ads and AI-driven ad creation [07:01] Using barter deals for speaking engagements [07:57] Following up with leads from conference talks [08:25] Webinars are still effective for B2B and B2C marketing [08:53] Selling lower ticket offers in quantity for better performance [09:05] The importance of having a good offer for marketing success [09:24] SEO traffic gains from updating old content [10:09]98% of monthly articles are updates [10:31] Wikipedia's model of updating old pages [10:53] Email newsletters as a valuable business strategy [11:15] Building relationships through newsletters and ads [11:31] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! ChatGPT HubSpot AMP Emails Linked Ads Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/23/202312 minutes, 42 seconds
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Marketing Secrets for 2024

In episode #2589, we discuss marketing secrets for 2024. We talk about topics such as programmatic SEO, AI-enhanced content, LinkedIn influencer ads, AMP emails, and the power of webinars. We also emphasize the importance of having a strong offer and updating old content for SEO purposes. Throughout this episode, we share our insights and experiences in these areas, providing valuable tips and strategies for marketers.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Marketing Secrets for 2024 (01:01) Programmatic SEO and AI-enhanced content (02:39) Testing Amp emails for better conversions (04:43) LinkedIn influencer ads and AI-driven ad creation (07:01) Using barter deals for speaking engagements (07:57) Following up with leads from conference talks (08:25) Webinars are still effective for B2B and B2C marketing (08:53) Selling lower ticket offers in quantity for better performance (09:05) The importance of having a good offer for marketing success (09:24) SEO traffic gains from updating old content (10:09) 98% of monthly articles are updates (10:31) Wikipedia's model of updating old pages (10:53) Email newsletters as a valuable business strategy (11:15) Building relationships through newsletters and ads (11:31) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! ChatGPT HubSpot AMP Emails Linked Ads Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/23/202311 minutes, 43 seconds
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What Are Healthy SEO Growth Rates? #2588

In episode #2588, we discuss healthy SEO growth rates. We analyze the annual growth of three companies and conclude that strong SEO growth is at least one to four times annually. However, we note that the sample size is small, and we need more data for better insights. We also emphasize the importance of considering the industry and stage of the company when determining growth rates. Overall, we suggest that content marketing should be approached with a full commitment to maximize results. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Healthy SEO growth rates [00:08] Definition of SEO growth rates and examples of growth percentages [00:51] Analysis of three companies' annual growth rates [03:36] Discussion on the strength of one to four X growth [04:38] Feedback on the article and the need for more data [05:04] Lesson on content marketing and the importance of going all in [05:26] Request for more data in future studies [05:32] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Sleep Foundation DoorDash Tinybird Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/22/20236 minutes, 43 seconds
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What Are Healthy SEO Growth Rates?

In episode #2588, we discuss healthy SEO growth rates. We analyze the annual growth of three companies and conclude that strong SEO growth is at least one to four times annually. However, we note that the sample size is small, and we need more data for better insights. We also emphasize the importance of considering the industry and stage of the company when determining growth rates. Overall, we suggest that content marketing should be approached with a full commitment to maximize results.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Healthy SEO growth rates (00:08) Definition of SEO growth rates and examples of growth percentages (00:51) Analysis of three companies' annual growth rates (03:36) Discussion on the strength of one to four X growth (04:38) Feedback on the article and the need for more data (05:04) Lesson on content marketing and the importance of going all in (05:26) Request for more data in future studies (05:32) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Sleep Foundation DoorDash Tinybird Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/22/20235 minutes, 44 seconds
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Netflix's Genius Instagram Strategy #2587

In episode #2587, we talk about Netflix’s genius Instagram strategy. The strategy includes creating multiple branded social media accounts which then significantly increases your reach while keeping expenses minimal. Tune in to hear our discussion on David Park’s X (Tweet) and how Netflix is leveraging Instagram accounts to fuel its growth. We also look at three steps David Park uses to clarify the strategy. It’s a short one today, so start listening now.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:01] Today’s topic: Netflix’s genius Instagram strategy. [00:19] David Park’s X (Tweet): How the strategy of making a bunch of branded social media accounts multiplies your impressions at a low cost. [00:57] The different Instagram accounts linked to Netflix.  [01:55] Leveraging Instagram pods for growth. [02:20] Replicating social accounts based on different countries and languages. [02:50] The Instagram strategy: 3 Steps to follow according to David Park. [03:22] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: David Park X (Tweet) Netflix Instagram Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/21/20234 minutes, 26 seconds
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Netflix's Genius Instagram Strategy

In episode #2587, we talk about Netflix’s genius Instagram strategy. The strategy includes creating multiple branded social media accounts which then significantly increases your reach while keeping expenses minimal. Tune in to hear our discussion on David Park’s X (Tweet) and how Netflix is leveraging Instagram accounts to fuel its growth. We also look at three steps David Park uses to clarify the strategy. It’s a short one today, so start listening now. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:01) Today’s topic: Netflix’s genius Instagram strategy. (00:19) David Park’s X (Tweet): How the strategy of making a bunch of branded social media accounts multiplies your impressions at a low cost. (00:57) The different Instagram accounts linked to Netflix. (01:55) Leveraging Instagram pods for growth. (02:20) Replicating social accounts based on different countries and languages. (02:50) The Instagram strategy: 3 Steps to follow according to David Park. (03:22) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: David Park X (Tweet) Netflix Instagram Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/21/20233 minutes, 26 seconds
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MasterClass Takes a Crash Course in Frugality #2586

In episode #2586, we talk about why MasterClass is taking a crash course in frugality. MasterClass is an educational streaming platform where you can watch a vast array of bite-sized videos and learn many different skills from various expert speakers. Today, we look at an article from The Information about MasterClass’s lesson in frugality, and why spending more money won’t necessarily make you more money. We highlight different companies, including Twitter and Amazon, and how they’re getting more done with less. It’s important that you focus on being efficient and being frugal. Less can lead to more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Why MasterClass Takes a Crash Course in Frugality. [00:08] How much money MasterClass has raised and what they do.  [01:25] We look at an article from The Information about MasterClass. [02:17] We talk about why spending more money won’t necessarily make you more money.  [04:00] What MasterClass is learning: getting a lot done with a lot less. [04:25] Looking at Twitter as an example. [04:49] Amazon’s Two Pizza Team Rule. [05:55] Why do you have to look at things from an ROI angle?  [06:16] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! ‘MasterClass Takes a Crash Course in Frugality’ from The Information MasterClass Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/20/20237 minutes, 23 seconds
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MasterClass Takes a Crash Course in Frugality

In episode #2586, we talk about why MasterClass is taking a crash course in frugality. MasterClass is an educational streaming platform where you can watch a vast array of bite-sized videos and learn many different skills from various expert speakers. Today, we look at an article from The Information about MasterClass’s lesson in frugality, and why spending more money won’t necessarily make you more money. We highlight different companies, including Twitter and Amazon, and how they’re getting more done with less. It’s important that you focus on being efficient and being frugal. Less can lead to more!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Why MasterClass Takes a Crash Course in Frugality. (00:08) How much money MasterClass has raised and what they do. (01:25) We look at an article from The Information about MasterClass. (02:17) We talk about why spending more money won’t necessarily make you more money. (04:00) What MasterClass is learning: getting a lot done with a lot less. (04:25) Looking at Twitter as an example. (04:49) Amazon’s Two Pizza Team Rule. (05:55) Why do you have to look at things from an ROI angle? (06:16) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! ‘MasterClass Takes a Crash Course in Frugality’ from The Information MasterClass Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/20/20236 minutes, 23 seconds
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Spotify AI Voice Translations, Google Bard Updates, ChatGPT Multimodal #2585

In episode #2585, we wanted to take a closer look at some of the AI updates being seen recently. We look at Spotify’s AI Voice translations and compare them to those of Brask and Rask, highlighting the small issue with Spotify’s video translation (or lack thereof) and sharing our thoughts on why these tools will continue to be free. We explain how ChatGPT has gone multimodal, why we want to look at AI tools from a marketing standpoint, plus, we touch on why we believe Google Bard outperforms ChatGPT in various aspects. Keep in mind that these tools are still evolving, and significant improvements are expected over the next few years. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Spotify AI Voice Translations, Google Bard Updates, ChatGPT Multimodal. [00:15] The Spotify AI Voice Translations, translating podcasts to multiple different languages! [00:34] The problem with Spotify’s AI Translation compared to Brask and Rask translators. [00:58] Why a lot of these tools will (continue) to be free. [01:20] Check out our last episode on The Trap of Product-Led Growth (PLG). [01:35] We explain how ChatGPT has gone multimodal.  [03:15] Bringing this up from a marketing standpoint. [03:45] The real question to the creators of AI: How useful are their AI tools in terms of optimizing versus getting you to spend more money? [04:30] A look at the new Google Bard and why we think it’s better than ChatGPT. [06:15] What to keep in mind when you’re using these AI tools.  [06:32] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out Brask and Rask translators.  Google Bard Updates. Listen to Episode 2584 on The Trap of Product-Led Growth. ChatGPT. Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/19/20237 minutes, 37 seconds
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Spotify AI Voice Translations, Google Bard Updates, ChatGPT Multimodal

In episode #2585, we wanted to take a closer look at some of the AI updates being seen recently. We look at Spotify’s AI Voice translations and compare them to those of Brask and Rask, highlighting the small issue with Spotify’s video translation (or lack thereof) and sharing our thoughts on why these tools will continue to be free. We explain how ChatGPT has gone multimodal, why we want to look at AI tools from a marketing standpoint, plus, we touch on why we believe Google Bard outperforms ChatGPT in various aspects. Keep in mind that these tools are still evolving, and significant improvements are expected over the next few years.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Spotify AI Voice Translations, Google Bard Updates, ChatGPT Multimodal. (00:15) The Spotify AI Voice Translations, translating podcasts to multiple different languages! (00:34) The problem with Spotify’s AI Translation compared to Brask and Rask translators. (00:58) Why a lot of these tools will (continue) to be free. (01:20) Check out our last episode on The Trap of Product-Led Growth (PLG). (01:35) We explain how ChatGPT has gone multimodal. (03:15) Bringing this up from a marketing standpoint. (03:45) The real question to the creators of AI: How useful are their AI tools in terms of optimizing versus getting you to spend more money? (04:30) A look at the new Google Bard and why we think it’s better than ChatGPT. (06:15) What to keep in mind when you’re using these AI tools. (06:32) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out Brask and Rask translators.  Google Bard Updates. Listen to Episode 2584 on The Trap of Product-Led Growth. ChatGPT. Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/19/20236 minutes, 37 seconds
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The Trap of Product-Led Growth #2584

In episode #2584, we take an in-depth look at product-led growth (PLG), a popular business strategy that relies on using your product as the primary vehicle to generate more growth, traffic, and users. But wait! There’s a catch. While this approach yields rapid initial adoption and growth, companies that follow the PLG playbook risk getting stuck in what is known as the PLG trap and may have difficulty scaling in the long run. Tune in as we share examples of companies that have used PLG to their advantage and others where it has led to their downfall, plus we highlight the importance of planning ahead, share our advice for evolving from a PLG-only to a PLG enterprise company, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Trap of Product-Led Growth. [00:04] What product-led growth is and what are some successful examples of it? [01:45] How to avoid what the Harvard Business Review calls the “trap of PLG.” [02:41] Examples of declining year-over-year revenue growth as a result of the PLG trap. [04:45] A case study of a company that successfully avoided the PLG trap. [05:08] Remember: the marketing tactics are highly variable! [05:37] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: ‘How Software Companies Can Avoid the Trap of Product-Led Growth’ MongoDB Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/18/20236 minutes, 42 seconds
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The Trap of Product-Led Growth

In episode #2584, we take an in-depth look at product-led growth (PLG), a popular business strategy that relies on using your product as the primary vehicle to generate more growth, traffic, and users. But wait! There’s a catch. While this approach yields rapid initial adoption and growth, companies that follow the PLG playbook risk getting stuck in what is known as the PLG trap and may have difficulty scaling in the long run. Tune in as we share examples of companies that have used PLG to their advantage and others where it has led to their downfall, plus we highlight the importance of planning ahead, share our advice for evolving from a PLG-only to a PLG enterprise company, and more!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: The Trap of Product-Led Growth. (00:04) What product-led growth is and what are some successful examples of it? (01:45) How to avoid what the Harvard Business Review calls the “trap of PLG.” (02:41) Examples of declining year-over-year revenue growth as a result of the PLG trap. (04:45) A case study of a company that successfully avoided the PLG trap. (05:08) Remember: the marketing tactics are highly variable! (05:37) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: ‘How Software Companies Can Avoid the Trap of Product-Led Growth’ MongoDB Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/18/20235 minutes, 42 seconds
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LinkedIn's Genius New SEO Strategy? #2583

In episode #2583, we talk about LinkedIn’s potentially genius new SEO strategy and share our thoughts on whether or not we think it's going to last. Tuning in, you’ll find out how combining user-generated content (UGC), AI, and SEO resulted in "hockey stick" traffic growth for LinkedIn, why increased traffic doesn’t necessarily translate into increased conversions, and what elements of this impressive-looking strategy you can implement in your own business, plus so much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: LinkedIn's Genius New SEO Strategy. [00:08] What Ahrefs' Tim Soulo has to say about LinkedIn’s collaborative articles. [00:44] Comparing LinkedIn’s digital traffic data on Ahrefs and SimilarWeb. [02:26] Why do large companies need to do a lot more than drive traffic to move the needle? [03:16] Reasons that we think this prolific growth might not last. [03:24] Why more traffic doesn’t necessarily mean more revenue. [04:47] Takeaways from LinkedIn’s SEO strategy that you can implement in your business. [05:13] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Tim Soulo's post about LinkedIn's SEO strategy Ahrefs SimilarWeb LinkedIn Collaborative Articles Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/17/20236 minutes, 17 seconds
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LinkedIn's Genius New SEO Strategy?

In episode #2583, we talk about LinkedIn’s potentially genius new SEO strategy and share our thoughts on whether or not we think it's going to last. Tuning in, you’ll find out how combining user-generated content (UGC), AI, and SEO resulted in "hockey stick" traffic growth for LinkedIn, why increased traffic doesn’t necessarily translate into increased conversions, and what elements of this impressive-looking strategy you can implement in your own business, plus so much more!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: LinkedIn's Genius New SEO Strategy. (00:08) What Ahrefs' Tim Soulo has to say about LinkedIn’s collaborative articles. (00:44) Comparing LinkedIn’s digital traffic data on Ahrefs and SimilarWeb. (02:26) Why do large companies need to do a lot more than drive traffic to move the needle? (03:16) Reasons that we think this prolific growth might not last. (03:24) Why more traffic doesn’t necessarily mean more revenue. (04:47) Takeaways from LinkedIn’s SEO strategy that you can implement in your business. (05:13) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Tim Soulo's post about LinkedIn's SEO strategy Ahrefs SimilarWeb LinkedIn Collaborative Articles Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/17/20235 minutes, 17 seconds
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How NFL Players Are Raking In The Dough As Creators #2582

In episode #2582, we discuss how NFL players are raking in the dough in a whole new way: as creators. What do Jason Kelce from the Philadelphia Eagles, Travis Kelce from the Kansas City Chiefs, and professional boxer Jake Paul have in common? They’ve amassed millions of followers on YouTube and they are using them to their advantage! Tune in as we discuss what you can learn from creators like these, some of the unique ways you can monetize your audience, why you need to define your passion before simply trying to grow your follower count, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How NFL Players Are Raking In The Dough As Creators. [00:07] How New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce shows the power of becoming a creator. [01:20] The importance of building your audience and monetizing it. [01:55] Reasons that we believe we’re going to see a rise in B2B creators. [02:44] What leads to creator burnout (and why it isn’t necessarily a bad thing). [04:09] Why you don’t need to be an NFL player to leverage your audience. [05:14] Figuring out what you’re passionate about first, then growing your audience. [05:43] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: The New Heights Show with Jason and Travis Kelce  Mark Manson The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Jake Paul Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/16/20236 minutes, 49 seconds
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How NFL Players Are Raking In The Dough As Creators

In episode #2582, we discuss how NFL players are raking in the dough in a whole new way: as creators. What do Jason Kelce from the Philadelphia Eagles, Travis Kelce from the Kansas City Chiefs, and professional boxer Jake Paul have in common? They’ve amassed millions of followers on YouTube and they are using them to their advantage! Tune in as we discuss what you can learn from creators like these, some of the unique ways you can monetize your audience, why you need to define your passion before simply trying to grow your follower count and more!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: How NFL Players Are Raking In The Dough As Creators. (00:07) How New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce shows the power of becoming a creator. (01:20) The importance of building your audience and monetizing it. (01:55) Reasons that we believe we’re going to see a rise in B2B creators. (02:44) What leads to creator burnout (and why it isn’t necessarily a bad thing). (04:09) Why you don’t need to be an NFL player to leverage your audience. (05:14) Figuring out what you’re passionate about first, then growing your audience. (05:43) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: The New Heights Show with Jason and Travis Kelce  Mark Manson The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Jake Paul Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/16/20235 minutes, 49 seconds
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Are Blog Posts the Best SEO Strategy Today? #2581

In episode #2581, we unpack whether blog posts are the best SEO strategy today. Peter Caputa, CEO of Databox, recently wrote a fascinating LinkedIn post about content production. Today, we break down key lessons from that post and share our thoughts on whether blog posts are the best SEO strategy in the current landscape. Tuning in you’ll learn why SEO has increasingly become a rich man’s game, how to elevate your SEO strategies affordably, and why investing in SEO will pay off in the long run. To hear all the details of how you can use blog posts to stand out and why you should keep your content fresh and up to date, tune in now! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Are Blog Posts the Best SEO Strategy Today? [00:05] An overview of Peter Caputa’s LinkedIn post. [00:30] Why SEO is increasingly a rich man’s game. [01:29] Neil’s advice on how to elevate your SEO strategies. [04:13] How the quality of content has improved and how to adapt. [05:16] The good news about blog posts and what you can do to stand out.  [07:03] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Peter Caputa on LinkedIn Peter Caputa's LinkedIn post UberSuggest Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
10/15/20238 minutes, 7 seconds
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Are Blog Posts the Best SEO Strategy Today?

In episode #2581, we unpack whether blog posts are the best SEO strategy today. Peter Caputa, CEO of Databox, recently wrote a fascinating LinkedIn post about content production. Today, we break down key lessons from that post and share our thoughts on whether blog posts are the best SEO strategy in the current landscape. Tuning in you’ll learn why SEO has increasingly become a rich man’s game, how to elevate your SEO strategies affordably, and why investing in SEO will pay off in the long run. To hear all the details of how you can use blog posts to stand out and why you should keep your content fresh and up to date, tune in now!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Are Blog Posts the Best SEO Strategy Today? (00:05) An overview of Peter Caputa’s LinkedIn post. (00:30) Why SEO is increasingly a rich man’s game. (01:29) Neil’s advice on how to elevate your SEO strategies. (04:13) How the quality of content has improved and how to adapt. (05:16) The good news about blog posts and what you can do to stand out. (07:03) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Peter Caputa on LinkedIn Peter Caputa's LinkedIn post UberSuggest Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/15/20237 minutes, 8 seconds
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Step-by-Step: How To Grow Your Brand from Scratch Without Quitting Your Job | Exclusive Interview with Codie Sanchez

Codie Sanchez joins Eric Siu for an exclusive interview, during which she delves into her personal mission in the business world, shares her economic insights, details her step-by-step content creation process, discusses the book she's launching, and much more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Codie Sanchez thinks the dream of retirement for people is gone [02:21] - Codie Sanchez’s personal mission and why [06:20] - This is how smart and rich people manage assets and investments [07:40] - Codie Sanchez’s unique skill and realizations as a founder [11:34] - The mentality behind being scared to start a business [14:00] - How you should manage conflicts in a relationship [19:30] - How Codie Sanchez manages her emotions [22:25] - How Codie Sanchez grew her audience, brand, and business through content strategy [26:24] - The benefits of being “famous”  [28:12] - Codie Sanchez thinks monopolies are unhealthy for the economy [28:40] - Codie Sanchez talks about Blackstone Inc. [32:26] - How Codie Sanchez built her audience from 0 to 1 Million [39:23] - Why Codie Sanchez’s favorite asset is her Newsletter [42:09] - How Codie Sanchez is growing her newsletter subscribers [47:11] - Codie Sanchez’s step-by-step content process strategy [53:20] - The latest numbers of Codie Sanchez’s holding company [01:01:25] - The book Codie Sanchez is planning to launch  [01:05:48] - Eric Siu and Codie Sanchez talk more about work operations. [01:08:28] - The problem with buying businesses [01:15:25] - Three types of operators for your company [01:28:53] - Codie Sanchez’s learning stack right now [01:33:55] - B2C Marketing is always ahead of B2B [01:38:01] - Buy businesses with existing operations [01:39:07] - How to find Codie Sanchez Online Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Subscribe to Codie Sanchez’s YouTube channel and newsletter Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
10/14/20231 hour, 38 minutes, 24 seconds
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Step-by-Step: How To Grow Your Brand from Scratch Without Quitting Your Job | Exclusive Interview with Codie Sanchez

Codie Sanchez joins Eric Siu for an exclusive interview, during which she delves into her personal mission in the business world, shares her economic insights, details her step-by-step content creation process, discusses the book she's launching, and much more.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Codie Sanchez thinks the dream of retirement for people is gone (02:21) Codie Sanchez’s personal mission and why (06:20) This is how smart and rich people manage assets and investments (07:40) Codie Sanchez’s unique skills and realizations as a founder (11:34) The mentality behind being scared to start a business (14:00) How you should manage conflicts in a relationship (19:30) How Codie Sanchez manages her emotions (22:25) How Codie Sanchez grew her audience, brand, and business through content strategy (26:24) The benefits of being “famous” (28:12) Codie Sanchez thinks monopolies are unhealthy for the economy (28:40) Codie Sanchez talks about Blackstone Inc. (32:26) How Codie Sanchez built her audience from 0 to 1 Million (39:23) Why Codie Sanchez’s favorite asset is her Newsletter (42:09) How Codie Sanchez is growing her newsletter subscribers (47:11) Codie Sanchez’s step-by-step content process strategy (53:20) The latest numbers of Codie Sanchez’s holding company (01:01:25) The book Codie Sanchez is planning to launch (01:05:48) Eric Siu and Codie Sanchez talk more about work operations. (01:08:28) The problem with buying businesses (01:15:25) Three types of operators for your company (01:28:53) Codie Sanchez’s learning stack right now (01:33:55) B2C Marketing is always ahead of B2B (01:38:01) Buy businesses with existing operations (01:39:07) How to find Codie Sanchez Online Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Subscribe to Codie Sanchez’s YouTube channel and newsletter Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/14/20231 hour, 37 minutes, 25 seconds
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The Best Paid Acquisition Channels for Newsletters #2580

In episode #2580, we break down the best-paid acquisition channels for newsletters. Growing your newsletter has become sexy once again, and today we unpack the lessons from Matt McGarry’s article ‘The Best Paid Acquisition Channels For Newsletters’. Join us as we take a closer look at the best ad sources for your newsletter, how to make sure your newsletter doesn’t suck, and what you can do to maximize your ad strategy. For a detailed breakdown of the best-paid acquisition channels for your newsletter, along with actionable marketing advice, be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Best Paid Acquisition Channels for Newsletters. [00:11] Matt McGarry’s success with newsletters, adding subscribers, and paid acquisitions. [01:21] An overview of the best ad sources for newsletters.  [03:15] Why do you need to make sure your newsletter doesn’t suck. [03:53] The best ways to use X and TikTok ads to drive traffic to your newsletter. [04:55] Strategies for buying low-priced ads. [05:48] Why you should experiment and take ad ratings into account. [08:38] The downsides of email co-registration.  [09:04] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! The Hustle Morning Brew ‘The Best Paid Acquisition Channels For Newsletters’ Matt McGarry on X Newsletter Operator GrowLetter Beehiiv Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
10/13/202310 minutes, 10 seconds
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The Best Paid Acquisition Channels for Newsletters

In episode #2580, we break down the best-paid acquisition channels for newsletters. Growing your newsletter has become sexy once again, and today we unpack the lessons from Matt McGarry’s article ‘The Best Paid Acquisition Channels For Newsletters’. Join us as we take a closer look at the best ad sources for your newsletter, how to make sure your newsletter doesn’t suck, and what you can do to maximize your ad strategy. For a detailed breakdown of the best-paid acquisition channels for your newsletter, along with actionable marketing advice, be sure to tune in today!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: The Best Paid Acquisition Channels for Newsletters. (00:11) Matt McGarry’s success with newsletters, adding subscribers, and paid acquisitions. (01:21) An overview of the best ad sources for newsletters. (03:15) Why do you need to make sure your newsletter doesn’t suck. (03:53) The best ways to use X and TikTok ads to drive traffic to your newsletter. (04:55) Strategies for buying low-priced ads. (05:48) Why you should experiment and take ad ratings into account. (08:38) The downsides of email co-registration. (09:04) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! The Hustle Morning Brew ‘The Best Paid Acquisition Channels For Newsletters’ Matt McGarry on X Newsletter Operator GrowLetter Beehiiv Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/13/20239 minutes, 10 seconds
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How Often Should Content Be Updated? #2579

In episode #2579, we share our recommendations on how often your content should get updated. One of the biggest things that drive your SEO traffic is how often you update your content. Tuning in you’ll hear us break down the benefits of keeping your content fresh and up to date, why you should focus a good portion of your energy on updating your content, not just generating new content, and what you can do to create the most efficient strategy possible. Join us for a comprehensive overview of everything you need to know about keeping your content relevant and find out just how much time you can save by paying attention to the right metrics!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How Often Should Content Be Updated? [00:20] Why it’s so important to update your content regularly. [00:54] The benefits of updating content versus generating new content. [01:54] Neil’s decision to create a team dedicated to just updating old pieces of content. [02:16] Using Google Search Console to find the ideal balance for updating your content. [03:34] How Forbes is leveraging the power of domain authority. [05:31] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Google Search Console Ahrefs Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
10/12/20236 minutes, 36 seconds
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How Often Should Content Be Updated?

In episode #2579, we share our recommendations on how often your content should get updated. One of the biggest things that drive your SEO traffic is how often you update your content. Tuning in you’ll hear us break down the benefits of keeping your content fresh and up to date, why you should focus a good portion of your energy on updating your content, not just generating new content, and what you can do to create the most efficient strategy possible. Join us for a comprehensive overview of everything you need to know about keeping your content relevant and find out just how much time you can save by paying attention to the right metrics! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: How Often Should Content Be Updated? (00:20) Why it’s so important to update your content regularly. (00:54) The benefits of updating content versus generating new content. (01:54) Neil’s decision to create a team dedicated to just updating old pieces of content. (02:16) Using Google Search Console to find the ideal balance for updating your content. (03:34) How Forbes is leveraging the power of domain authority. (05:31) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Google Search Console Ahrefs Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/12/20235 minutes, 37 seconds
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The Dark Truth About Self-Help Books | Exclusive Interview with Mark Manson (The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck)

Mark Manson, the author of 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck,' sat down with Eric Siu for a one-on-one interview to talk about his journey to 1 million subscribers on YouTube, personal growth, the books he has written, his perspective on the self-help industry, and more.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Mark Manson on the self-help industry [03:00] - Mark Manson's YouTube channel growth [03:39] - YouTube is the most important platform today [06:00] - Mark Manson talks about his experience in traditional media [09:30] - Mark Manson talks about how his content evolved over time [10:52] - The concept of "Content Moat" [14:29] - Mark Manson talks about how he's developing his content production [15:40] - How Mark Manson hit 1 million subscribers on YouTube [18:11] - The most impressive creators on YouTube right now for Mark Manson [21:00] - Nate O'Brien is done with YouTube [21:41] - Creator burnout is normal and part of the process [23:50] - "Debulsh*tize the self-help industry" - Mark Manson [26:47] - Why Mark Manson thinks Alex Hormozi is brilliant [30:55] - Mark Manson's perfect level of fame [36:40] - Mark Manson on building an audience [37:41] - The Will Smith book deal [40:50] - Is it really worth it to write a book? [42:14] - Mark Manson talks about his content team structure, spending, and online reach [45:14] - How many books Mark Manson has sold so far [45:26] - Mark Manson talks about 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck' [48:19] - Mark Manson talks about his blogs and SEO [50:50] - Mark Manson talks about his mid-life crisis [58:48] - How can people stop caring about what other people think about them? [01:06:57] - Happiness comes from solving problems [01:08:19] - Trying to avoid rejection is a sense of entitlement [01:10:00] - Mark Manson on therapies [01:16:16] - Mark's journey from being a self-help junkie to a professional in the industry [01:17:00] - Mark Manson on building a community [01:21:04] - Mark Manson talks about his most famous quote on the fundamentals of life. [01:23:09] - What does a healthy relationship look like for Mark Manson? [01:24:30] - Mark Manson on marriage [01:31:10] - Modern-day dating advice [01:40:20] - Check out Mark Manson's YouTube channel Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Subscribe to Mark Manson’s YouTube Channel Mark Manson's newsletter Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
10/11/20231 hour, 40 minutes, 9 seconds
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The Dark Truth About Self-Help Books | Exclusive Interview with Mark Manson (The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck)

Mark Manson, the author of 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck,' sat down with Eric Siu for a one-on-one interview to talk about his journey to 1 million subscribers on YouTube, personal growth, the books he has written, his perspective on the self-help industry, and more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) - Mark Manson on the self-help industry (03:00) - Mark Manson's YouTube channel growth (03:39) - YouTube is the most important platform today (06:00) - Mark Manson talks about his experience in traditional media (09:30) - Mark Manson talks about how his content evolved over time (10:52) - The concept of "Content Moat" (14:29) - Mark Manson talks about how he's developing his content production (15:40) - How Mark Manson hit 1 million subscribers on YouTube (18:11) - The most impressive creators on YouTube right now for Mark Manson (21:00) - Nate O'Brien is done with YouTube (21:41) - Creator burnout is normal and part of the process (23:50) - "Debulshtize the self-help industry" - Mark Manson (26:47) - Why Mark Manson thinks Alex Hormozi is brilliant (30:55) - Mark Manson's perfect level of fame (36:40) - Mark Manson on building an audience (37:41) - The Will Smith book deal (40:50) - Is it really worth it to write a book? (42:14) - Mark Manson talks about his content team structure, spending, and online reach (45:14) - How many books Mark Manson has sold so far (45:26) - Mark Manson talks about 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck' (48:19) - Mark Manson talks about his blogs and SEO (50:50) - Mark Manson talks about his mid-life crisis (58:48) - How can people stop caring about what other people think about them? (01:06:57) - Happiness comes from solving problems (01:08:19) - Trying to avoid rejection is a sense of entitlement (01:10:00) - Mark Manson on therapies (01:16:16) - Mark's journey from being a self-help junkie to a professional in the industry (01:17:00) - Mark Manson on building a community (01:21:04) - Mark Manson talks about his most famous quote on the fundamentals of life. (01:23:09) - What does a healthy relationship look like for Mark Manson? (01:24:30) - Mark Manson on marriage (01:31:10) - Modern-day dating advice (01:40:20) - Check out Mark Manson's YouTube channel Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Subscribe to Mark Manson’s YouTube Channel Mark Manson's newsletter Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/11/20231 hour, 39 minutes, 9 seconds
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SEO Traffic Will Drop 15–20% With SGE #2578

In episode #2578, we give you all the details on why SEO traffic will drop 15-20% with SGE (Search Generative Experience). With every Google algorithm update, there will always be winners and losers, the important thing is how you adapt. Today, we unpack an article by the VC firm, Insight Partners, and their predictions that SEO traffic will drop by 15-20% with SGE. Our conversation covers key points, like how these changes are likely to impact search traffic, what these developments mean for the future of SEO, and why it’s important to remember Google’s commitment to protecting their advertising dollars. Tune in to hear our breakdown of these trends, why we think some of these claims are a bit overblown, and how you should be diversifying to adapt to the changing SEO landscape! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: SEO Traffic will drop 15-20% with SGE. [00:01] An overview of the article on SEO traffic by Insight Partners. [01:11] SGE (Search Generative Experience) and how it is expected to alter search traffic. [02:02] Google’s algorithm updates and the impact these tend to have. [03:22] How SEO leaders should adapt and the benefits of diversifying. [04:56] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Try SGE, a new way to search with generative AI ‘Generative AI, SEO, and what leaders should know: Google search in the future’ Insight Partners Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
10/10/20236 minutes
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SEO Traffic Will Drop 15–20% With SGE

In episode #2578, we give you all the details on why SEO traffic will drop 15-20% with SGE (Search Generative Experience). With every Google algorithm update, there will always be winners and losers, the important thing is how you adapt. Today, we unpack an article by the VC firm, Insight Partners, and their predictions that SEO traffic will drop by 15-20% with SGE. Our conversation covers key points, like how these changes are likely to impact search traffic, what these developments mean for the future of SEO, and why it’s important to remember Google’s commitment to protecting their advertising dollars. Tune in to hear our breakdown of these trends, why we think some of these claims are a bit overblown, and how you should be diversifying to adapt to the changing SEO landscape!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: SEO Traffic will drop 15-20% with SGE. (00:01) An overview of the article on SEO traffic by Insight Partners. (01:11) SGE (Search Generative Experience) and how it is expected to alter search traffic. (02:02) Google’s algorithm updates and the impact these tend to have. (03:22) How SEO leaders should adapt and the benefits of diversifying. (04:56) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Try SGE, a new way to search with generative AI ‘Generative AI, SEO, and what leaders should know: Google search in the future’ Insight Partners Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/10/20235 minutes
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The Truth About Video Views on X (Twitter) #2577

In episode #2577, we get into the truth about video views on X, formerly known as Twitter. There has been a lot of chatter about the benefits of posting on X, from Elon Musk asking MrBeast to post on his platform to the high view counts that Tucker Carlson has been getting. We use today’s episode to unpack how YouTube views differ from those on X, how to approach short and long-form content, and why it’s worth posting on X (even if your content is already on YouTube). Tune in as we break down YouTube’s stricter rules for what counts as a view, how they take engagement into account, the benefits of posting on X, plus a whole lot more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Truth About Video Views on X (Twitter). [00:08] What sparked the debate about stats and posting videos on X. [00:43] The difference between a YouTube view and a view on X. [01:02] Short versus long-form content. [02:14] Why it’s worth posting a video on X even if it’s already on YouTube. [05:01] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! X Starlink MrBeast on YouTube Tucker Carlson on X Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
10/9/20236 minutes, 5 seconds
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The Truth About Video Views on X (Twitter)

In episode #2577, we get into the truth about video views on X, formerly known as Twitter. There has been a lot of chatter about the benefits of posting on X, from Elon Musk asking MrBeast to post on his platform to the high view counts that Tucker Carlson has been getting. We use today’s episode to unpack how YouTube views differ from those on X, how to approach short and long-form content, and why it’s worth posting on X (even if your content is already on YouTube). Tune in as we break down YouTube’s stricter rules for what counts as a view, how they take engagement into account, the benefits of posting on X, plus a whole lot more!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: The Truth About Video Views on X (Twitter). (00:08) What sparked the debate about stats and posting videos on X. (00:43) The difference between a YouTube view and a view on X. (01:02) Short versus long-form content. (02:14) Why it’s worth posting a video on X even if it’s already on YouTube. (05:01) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! X Starlink MrBeast on YouTube Tucker Carlson on X Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/9/20235 minutes, 6 seconds
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Should You Build In Public? #2576

In episode #2576, we discuss the world of transparent entrepreneurship and deliberate whether or not it's the right strategy for you. We explore the advantages and potential pitfalls of building in public. From building a loyal audience to fostering authenticity, we weigh the pros and cons of this increasingly popular approach. Don't miss this insightful conversation that provides insight into the concept of transparency in business. Whether you're a startup founder, a solopreneur, or an aspiring entrepreneur, this episode will help you make an informed decision about whether or not to embrace the "Build in Public" mindset. Tune in and gain clarity on this intriguing entrepreneurial trend! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Should You Build In Public? [00:08] Defining what building in public means. [01:00] Neil offers his thoughts on the subject. [02:05] Building in public, from Eric’s perspective. [02:42] Examples of building in public successfully. [04:00] Essential long-term considerations. [05:58] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
10/8/20237 minutes, 9 seconds
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Should You Build In Public?

In episode #2576, we discuss the world of transparent entrepreneurship and deliberate whether or not it's the right strategy for you. We explore the advantages and potential pitfalls of building in public. From building a loyal audience to fostering authenticity, we weigh the pros and cons of this increasingly popular approach. Don't miss this insightful conversation that provides insight into the concept of transparency in business. Whether you're a startup founder, a solopreneur, or an aspiring entrepreneur, this episode will help you make an informed decision about whether or not to embrace the "Build in Public" mindset. Tune in and gain clarity on this intriguing entrepreneurial trend!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Should You Build In Public? (00:08) Defining what building in public means. (01:00) Neil offers his thoughts on the subject. (02:05) Building in public, from Eric’s perspective. (02:42) Examples of buildings in public successfully. (04:00) Essential long-term considerations. (05:58) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/8/20236 minutes, 10 seconds
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Our Thoughts On Selling Courses In Today's World #2575

In episode #2575, we share our insights and reflections on the ever-evolving landscape of online course sales. In this episode, we'll open the doors to a candid discussion about the strategies, challenges, and opportunities associated with selling courses in today's digital era. From choosing the right niche to delivering value-packed content, we unpack the essential components of a successful course-selling venture. Don't miss this insightful conversation that sheds light on the nuances of the e-learning industry. Whether you're an aspiring course creator or an entrepreneur seeking to expand your digital offerings, this episode is your guide to navigating the complexities of selling courses in today's world. Tune in and gain a fresh perspective on this dynamic field! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Our Thoughts On Selling Courses In Today's World. [00:15] How our opinions have changed about selling courses. [01:45] Discover the problems and limitations of selling courses. [03:22] Neil shares his experience of selling courses. [04:03] Why building enterprise value through selling courses is challenging. [04:45] The benefits of giving courses away for free. [05:29] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Give $100M Leads a read Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
10/7/20236 minutes, 31 seconds
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Our Thoughts On Selling Courses In Today's World

In episode #2575, we share our insights and reflections on the ever-evolving landscape of online course sales. In this episode, we'll open the doors to a candid discussion about the strategies, challenges, and opportunities associated with selling courses in today's digital era. From choosing the right niche to delivering value-packed content, we unpack the essential components of a successful course-selling venture. Don't miss this insightful conversation that sheds light on the nuances of the e-learning industry. Whether you're an aspiring course creator or an entrepreneur seeking to expand your digital offerings, this episode is your guide to navigating the complexities of selling courses in today's world. Tune in and gain a fresh perspective on this dynamic field!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Our Thoughts On Selling Courses In Today's World. (00:15) How our opinions have changed about selling courses. (01:45) Discover the problems and limitations of selling courses. (03:22) Neil shares his experience of selling courses. (04:03) Why building enterprise value through selling courses is challenging. (04:45) The benefits of giving courses away for free. (05:29) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Give $100M Leads a read Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/7/20235 minutes, 31 seconds
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What Eric Learned From An E-mail Marketing Mastermind #2574

In episode #2574, we delve into the world of email marketing mastery and uncover the invaluable insights Eric gained from a mastermind session. In this episode, we unveil the strategies, tactics, and expert wisdom that Eric absorbed from a gathering of email marketing maestros. From crafting engaging content to building high-converting email funnels, we'll dissect the secrets of email marketing success. Don't miss this enlightening conversation that offers a peek behind the curtain of email marketing excellence. Whether you're a seasoned email marketer or just starting on your email marketing journey, this episode will equip you with actionable takeaways to supercharge your email campaigns. Tune in and discover what Eric learned from an email marketing mastermind! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: What Eric Learned From An E-mail Marketing Mastermind. [00:18] Details about the Mastermind class Eric attended. [00:55] Eric shares the main takeaways from the Mastermind lesson. [01:59] Common pitfalls of an e-mail marketing campaign. [03:45] Why co-registration approaches do not work. [04:20] Qualities to look for in a good copywriter. [04:46] Closing comments about the lesson. [05:29] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Remember to take a look at Matt McGarry and GrowLetter Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
10/6/20236 minutes, 33 seconds
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What Eric Learned From An E-mail Marketing Mastermind

In episode #2574, we delve into the world of email marketing mastery and uncover the invaluable insights Eric gained from a mastermind session. In this episode, we unveil the strategies, tactics, and expert wisdom that Eric absorbed from a gathering of email marketing maestros. From crafting engaging content to building high-converting email funnels, we'll dissect the secrets of email marketing success. Don't miss this enlightening conversation that offers a peek behind the curtain of email marketing excellence. Whether you're a seasoned email marketer or just starting on your email marketing journey, this episode will equip you with actionable takeaways to supercharge your email campaigns. Tune in and discover what Eric learned from an email marketing mastermind!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: What Eric Learned From An E-mail Marketing Mastermind. (00:18) Details about the Mastermind class Eric attended. (00:55) Eric shares the main takeaways from the Mastermind lesson. (01:59) Common pitfalls of an e-mail marketing campaign. (03:45) Why co-registration approaches do not work. (04:20) Qualities to look for in a good copywriter. (04:46) Closing comments about the lesson. (05:29) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Remember to take a look at Matt McGarry and GrowLetter Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/6/20235 minutes, 34 seconds
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How To Find The Best AI Marketers To Work With #2573

In episode #2573, we take a closer look at how to find the best AI marketers to work with. Integrating AI can be hugely beneficial for your marketing team, but how do you find individuals who can optimize this emerging technology? And how do you locate individuals who can help your team integrate it into their systems? Today, we unpack how you can find the best AI marketers through platforms like LinkedIn along with strategies for identifying individuals who can help you train your team on how to adapt to these tools. Every company should at least be exploring its AI marketing options, so be sure to tune in and find your best AI marketers today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How To Find The Best AI Marketers To Work With. [00:54] How to find marketers who are experienced at working with AI. [03:02] What Eric learned from the latest Elon Musk biography about how to identify the best of the best. [03:36] Why it can sometimes take years to identify the best performers in your company. [04:04] How to find people who can help marketers in your organization adapt to AI tools. [06:16] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Newsletter Operator Elon Musk biography Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
10/5/20237 minutes, 21 seconds
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How To Find The Best AI Marketers To Work With

In episode #2573, we take a closer look at how to find the best AI marketers to work with. Integrating AI can be hugely beneficial for your marketing team, but how do you find individuals who can optimize this emerging technology? And how do you locate individuals who can help your team integrate it into their systems? Today, we unpack how you can find the best AI marketers through platforms like LinkedIn along with strategies for identifying individuals who can help you train your team on how to adapt to these tools. Every company should at least be exploring its AI marketing options, so be sure to tune in and find your best AI marketers today!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: How To Find The Best AI Marketers To Work With. (00:54) How to find marketers who are experienced at working with AI. (03:02) What Eric learned from the latest Elon Musk biography about how to identify the best of the best. (03:36) Why it can sometimes take years to identify the best performers in your company. (04:04) How to find people who can help marketers in your organization adapt to AI tools. (06:16) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Newsletter Operator Elon Musk biography Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/5/20236 minutes, 22 seconds
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Are Virtual Summits Still Relevant? #2572

In episode #2572, we explore the ins and outs of virtual summits and investigate whether they are still relevant today. Virtual Summits can be a great way to build community, foster connection, and generate revenue. Your revenue won’t just be from ticket sales either, since you have the opportunity to sell your products and services. Tuning in you’ll hear about Neil Patel’s agency, NP Digital, and what he learned from hosting his latest virtual summit. Find out about the methods he used to ensure high attendance rates and the type of speakers he had before hearing his actionable advice on how to promote your virtual summit using a multi-pronged approach. Virtual summits are largely underutilized by companies, so be sure to tune in to learn more about how to use this useful strategy to grow your business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Are Virtual Summits Still Relevant? [00:15] A quick definition and breakdown of what a virtual summit is. [00:31] The details of the virtual summit that Neil recently hosted. [01:05] Some of the steps that will help secure high attendance rates. [02:49] The type of speakers Neil had at his virtual summit. [03:12] How virtual summits can help you make connections and build leads. [04:21] Practical tips on how to get started with a virtual summit and how to promote it. [05:20] Why virtual summits are underutilized.  [05:51] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
10/4/20236 minutes, 56 seconds
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Are Virtual Summits Still Relevant?

In episode #2572, we explore the ins and outs of virtual summits and investigate whether they are still relevant today. Virtual Summits can be a great way to build community, foster connection, and generate revenue. Your revenue won’t just be from ticket sales either, since you have the opportunity to sell your products and services. Tuning in you’ll hear about Neil Patel’s agency, NP Digital, and what he learned from hosting his latest virtual summit. Find out about the methods he used to ensure high attendance rates and the type of speakers he had before hearing his actionable advice on how to promote your virtual summit using a multi-pronged approach. Virtual summits are largely underutilized by companies, so be sure to tune in to learn more about how to use this useful strategy to grow your business!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Are Virtual Summits Still Relevant? (00:15) A quick definition and breakdown of what a virtual summit is. (00:31) The details of the virtual summit that Neil recently hosted. (01:05) Some of the steps that will help secure high attendance rates. (02:49) The type of speakers Neil had at his virtual summit. (03:12) How virtual summits can help you make connections and build leads. (04:21) Practical tips on how to get started with a virtual summit and how to promote it. (05:20) Why virtual summits are underutilized. (05:51) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/4/20235 minutes, 57 seconds
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Humans Using AI Outperform Humans Without AI by a LOT (Case Study) #2571

In episode #2571, we delve into a recent Harvard case study that looks at how humans using AI can outperform humans who aren’t using AI — by a large margin! With so many changes and advancements taking place in the realm of AI, it can be difficult to stay informed on how best to use this emerging technology. In today’s conversation, we share what we’ve learned from the latest Harvard study and unpack practical use cases for how you should be applying AI. Learn why it’s essential to have human intervention when using AI, how AI can benefit you in the long run, plus how to discern between the three categories of AI. Not every business will be able to fully leverage AI, but you should still explore what’s possible for your company. If you’re wondering about AI and how you can apply it in your business, then be sure to join us for today’s conversation! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Humans using AI outperform humans without AI by a LOT (case study). [00:07] The issues that arise when you use AI without human intervention. [00:29] An overview of the case study on using AI to augment your work. [02:41] How people overestimate AI in the short term and underestimate it in the long run. [04:14] A breakdown of the numbers within the Harvard case study. [05:02] Discerning between the three different forms of AI. [05:38] Examples of practical use cases for AI that you may not have heard about. [07:00] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! 'Centaurs and Cyborgs on the Jagged Frontier' 'Navigating the Jagged Technological Frontier: Field Experimental Evidence of the Effects of AI on Knowledge Worker Productivity and Quality' ChatGPT ChatGPT 4 Sol Rashidi on LinkedIn Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
10/3/20238 minutes, 6 seconds
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Humans Using AI Outperform Humans Without AI by a LOT (Case Study)

In episode #2571, we delve into a recent Harvard case study that looks at how humans using AI can outperform humans who aren’t using AI — by a large margin! With so many changes and advancements taking place in the realm of AI, it can be difficult to stay informed on how best to use this emerging technology. In today’s conversation, we share what we’ve learned from the latest Harvard study and unpack practical use cases for how you should be applying AI. Learn why it’s essential to have human intervention when using AI, how AI can benefit you in the long run, plus how to discern between the three categories of AI. Not every business will be able to fully leverage AI, but you should still explore what’s possible for your company. If you’re wondering about AI and how you can apply it in your business, then be sure to join us for today’s conversation!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Humans using AI outperform humans without AI by a LOT (case study). (00:07) The issues that arise when you use AI without human intervention. (00:29) An overview of the case study on using AI to augment your work. (02:41) How people overestimate AI in the short term and underestimate it in the long run. (04:14) A breakdown of the numbers within the Harvard case study. (05:02) Discerning between the three different forms of AI. (05:38) Examples of practical use cases for AI that you may not have heard about. (07:00) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! 'Centaurs and Cyborgs on the Jagged Frontier' 'Navigating the Jagged Technological Frontier: Field Experimental Evidence of the Effects of AI on Knowledge Worker Productivity and Quality' ChatGPT ChatGPT 4 Sol Rashidi on LinkedIn Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/3/20237 minutes, 7 seconds
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X Turns To Google To Sell Ads #2570

In episode #2570, we unpack X’s partnership with Google to sell programmatic ads. There have been a lot of changes at X, formerly known as Twitter, from their controversial name change to their newly announced partnership with Google. Tuning in you’ll hear our thoughts on this latest development and why we believe their partnership will be beneficial to both parties in the long run. We also delve into how this could make X ads more expensive in the future, and why now is a great time to try out advertising on X. To hear all our thoughts on this partnership and the future of X and advertising, be sure to tune in! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: X Turns To Google To Sell Ads. [01:14] Why a partnership with Google is so beneficial for X, financially? [01:43] The factors that could make this a more risky move for Google. [03:06] Why this partnership is advantageous for both companies in the long run? [03:30] How this could make X ads more expensive over time. [04:14] Why you should go and try advertising on X. [04:40] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! AdAge article: ‘X turns to Google to sell programmatic ads as it struggles to regain ad dollars’ Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
10/2/20235 minutes, 44 seconds
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X Turns To Google To Sell Ads

In episode #2570, we unpack X’s partnership with Google to sell programmatic ads. There have been a lot of changes at X, formerly known as Twitter, from their controversial name change to their newly announced partnership with Google. Tuning in you’ll hear our thoughts on this latest development and why we believe their partnership will be beneficial to both parties in the long run. We also delve into how this could make X ads more expensive in the future, and why now is a great time to try out advertising on X. To hear all our thoughts on this partnership and the future of X and advertising, be sure to tune in!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: X Turns To Google To Sell Ads. (01:14) Why a partnership with Google is so beneficial for X, financially? (01:43) The factors that could make this a more risky move for Google. (03:06) Why this partnership is advantageous for both companies in the long run? (03:30) How this could make X ads more expensive over time. (04:14) Why you should go and try advertising on X. (04:40) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! AdAge article: ‘X turns to Google to sell programmatic ads as it struggles to regain ad dollars’ Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/2/20234 minutes, 45 seconds
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Why B2B Creators Are The Next Big Thing #2569

In episode #2569, we dive headfirst into the captivating topic of why B2B creators are the next big thing. Content creators are playing a transformative role in the B2B landscape and are poised to become the next major influencers. In this episode, we uncover the strategies, storytelling techniques, and platforms that are empowering B2B creators to connect with their audiences on a profound level. From thought leadership to brand building, we shine a spotlight on the impact these creators are making in boardrooms and beyond. Whether you're an aspiring creator or a business leader looking to harness the power of storytelling, you won’t want to miss this insightful discussion that will redefine how you view B2B marketing! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Why B2B Creators Are The Next Big Thing. [00:30] Gaps within the B2B marketing space. [01:20] Opportunities and growth that content creation provides. [01:40] Possible reasons for a lack of B2B creator content. [02:22] Leveraging content for growing a B2B business. [02:50] The future of B2B content creation. [03:25] Advice to ensure your content is effective for B2B. [03:52] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
10/1/20235 minutes, 5 seconds
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Why B2B Creators Are The Next Big Thing

In episode #2569, we dive headfirst into the captivating topic of why B2B creators are the next big thing. Content creators are playing a transformative role in the B2B landscape and are poised to become the next major influencers. In this episode, we uncover the strategies, storytelling techniques, and platforms that are empowering B2B creators to connect with their audiences on a profound level. From thought leadership to brand building, we shine a spotlight on the impact these creators are making in boardrooms and beyond. Whether you're an aspiring creator or a business leader looking to harness the power of storytelling, you won’t want to miss this insightful discussion that will redefine how you view B2B marketing!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Why B2B Creators Are The Next Big Thing. (00:30) Gaps within the B2B marketing space. (01:20) Opportunities and growth that content creation provides. (01:40) Possible reasons for a lack of B2B creator content. (02:22) Leveraging content for growing a B2B business. (02:50) The future of B2B content creation. (03:25) Advice to ensure your content is effective for B2B. (03:52) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/1/20234 minutes, 5 seconds
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The Growing Trends With Businesses (Shopify, Flexport, etc.) #2568

In episode #2568, we set our sights on growing business trends. We navigate the dynamic landscape of emerging trends that are reshaping the business world, with a spotlight on industry giants like Shopify and Flexport, and unravel the secrets behind the meteoric rise of these innovative companies. We shed light on the strategies and tactics that have propelled them to the forefront of their respective industries and explore what the evolving business landscape means for entrepreneurs and investors. Whether you're a startup enthusiast or a seasoned business leader, this episode is your gateway to understanding the pulse of today's business trends. Stay tuned for an in-depth discussion that will equip you with the insights needed to stay ahead of the curve! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Growing Trends With Businesses. [00:50] Benefits of focusing on your company’s mission. [01:40] The role of interest rates on your company’s growth. [02:33] Challenges of the current market. [03:56] Doubling down on what is working and cutting the fat. [04:33] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Shopify Flexport Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
9/30/20235 minutes, 37 seconds
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The Growing Trends With Businesses (Shopify, Flexport, etc.)

In episode #2568, we set our sights on growing business trends. We navigate the dynamic landscape of emerging trends that are reshaping the business world, with a spotlight on industry giants like Shopify and Flexport, and unravel the secrets behind the meteoric rise of these innovative companies. We shed light on the strategies and tactics that have propelled them to the forefront of their respective industries and explore what the evolving business landscape means for entrepreneurs and investors. Whether you're a startup enthusiast or a seasoned business leader, this episode is your gateway to understanding the pulse of today's business trends. Stay tuned for an in-depth discussion that will equip you with the insights needed to stay ahead of the curve!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: The Growing Trends With Businesses. (00:50) Benefits of focusing on your company’s mission. (01:40) The role of interest rates on your company’s growth. (02:33) Challenges of the current market. (03:56) Doubling down on what is working and cutting the fat. (04:33) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Shopify Flexport Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/30/20234 minutes, 38 seconds
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Coca-Cola's New Marketing Formula #2567

In episode #2567, we unpack the mystery behind Coca-Cola's new marketing formula. Join us as we quench your curiosity and explore how one of the world's most iconic brands continues to innovate its marketing strategies. In this refreshing episode, we unveil the secret ingredients of Coca-Cola's marketing success, from bold campaigns to digital transformations, and sip on the insights that have made Coca-Cola a trailblazer in the beverage industry. Whether you're a marketing aficionado or simply a fan of that classic Coke taste, this episode will leave you craving the latest marketing flavors! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Coca-Cola's New Marketing Formula. [00:11] Takeaways from a Wall Street Journal article on the subject. [00:41] An overview of Coca-Cola’s new marketing strategy. [02:03] Focusing on the core of the business and its values. [02:33] What makes Coca-Cola’s marketing approach innovative? [03:01] Important takeaways from their marketing strategy. [03:33] Coca-Cola’s focus on event-based marketing. [04:36] Why traditional marketing approaches are still relevant.  [05:40] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Coca‑Cola ‘Coca-Cola CMO on Sidestepping the Culture Wars, Navigating AI, and Boosting Events Over Ads’ AnyRoad Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
9/29/20236 minutes, 43 seconds
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Coca-Cola's New Marketing Formula

In episode #2567, we unpack the mystery behind Coca-Cola's new marketing formula. Join us as we quench your curiosity and explore how one of the world's most iconic brands continues to innovate its marketing strategies. In this refreshing episode, we unveil the secret ingredients of Coca-Cola's marketing success, from bold campaigns to digital transformations, and sip on the insights that have made Coca-Cola a trailblazer in the beverage industry. Whether you're a marketing aficionado or simply a fan of that classic Coke taste, this episode will leave you craving the latest marketing flavors!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Coca-Cola's New Marketing Formula. (00:11) Takeaways from a Wall Street Journal article on the subject. (00:41) An overview of Coca-Cola’s new marketing strategy. (02:03) Focusing on the core of the business and its values. (02:33) What makes Coca-Cola’s marketing approach innovative? (03:01) Important takeaways from their marketing strategy. (03:33) Coca-Cola’s focus on event-based marketing. (04:36) Why traditional marketing approaches are still relevant.  (05:40) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Coca‑Cola ‘Coca-Cola CMO on Sidestepping the Culture Wars, Navigating AI, and Boosting Events Over Ads’ AnyRoad Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/29/20235 minutes, 44 seconds
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Behind The Scenes AI Secrets for Marketing with Neil Patel & Eric Siu

By now, artificial intelligence is nothing new. But there are new ways that companies can use AI to analyze marketing data, create high-quality content, and increase conversions with greater efficiency, speed, and scale. In this special episode of Marketing School, recorded at the 2023 XXX Summit, we share our behind-the-scenes AI secrets to help you boost your marketing performance. Join us as we dispel some common misconceptions about the best use cases for AI and why we believe a lot of marketers tend to overestimate its capabilities. We also offer some insight into the most successful ways we’ve found to use AI in our businesses, how to rank highly in GPT searches, and what we think AI will enable you to do in the future, plus so much more. To find out how to use AI for real problem-solving with demonstrable results to help you define your marketing strategy and take you to the next level of your business, be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Behind The Scenes AI Secrets for Marketing with Neil Patel & Eric Siu. [00:38] AI tools that Eric and Neil use to save time and boost marketing performance. [02:51] The problem with a lot of AI tools out there when it comes to content quality. [04:47] Reasons that people tend to overestimate what AI can do for them in the short run. [05:54] Why Eric believes that agencies will boom in the next decade thanks to AI. [06:29] Thoughts on AI from the recent 2023 All-In Summit. [07:54] The limitations of using AI for content creation versus analytics and data. [12:02] Successful ways that we’ve used AI to create basic tools. [13:40] Three types of AI: automated, augmented, and artificial intelligence.  [16:35] How to rank highly on Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) searches. [20:05] What AI can enable you to do now and in the future. [20:50] The worst black hat SEO tactics we’ve ever used to boost our rankings.  [23:16] Why do independent thinkers with first-hand experience achieve maximum success? [24:30] Advice for expanding your AI use cases: think bigger! [25:09] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! All-In Summit 2023 INBOUND Conference Peech AI Opus Pro Bard Castmagic Midjourney ChatSpot Ubersuggest Delphi Backlinko ‘Google’s 200 Ranking Factors: The Complete List (2023)’ Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
9/28/202326 minutes, 30 seconds
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Behind The Scenes AI Secrets for Marketing with Neil Patel & Eric Siu

By now, artificial intelligence is nothing new. But there are new ways that companies can use AI to analyze marketing data, create high-quality content, and increase conversions with greater efficiency, speed, and scale. In this special episode of Marketing School, recorded at the 2023 XXX Summit, we share our behind-the-scenes AI secrets to help you boost your marketing performance. Join us as we dispel some common misconceptions about the best use cases for AI and why we believe a lot of marketers tend to overestimate its capabilities. We also offer some insight into the most successful ways we’ve found to use AI in our businesses, how to rank highly in GPT searches, and what we think AI will enable you to do in the future, plus so much more. To find out how to use AI for real problem-solving with demonstrable results to help you define your marketing strategy and take you to the next level of your business, be sure to tune in today!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Behind The Scenes AI Secrets for Marketing with Neil Patel &amp; Eric Siu. (00:38) AI tools that Eric and Neil use to save time and boost marketing performance. (02:51) The problem with a lot of AI tools out there when it comes to content quality. (04:47) Reasons that people tend to overestimate what AI can do for them in the short run. (05:54) Why Eric believes that agencies will boom in the next decade thanks to AI. (06:29) Thoughts on AI from the recent 2023 All-In Summit. (07:54) The limitations of using AI for content creation versus analytics and data. (12:02) Successful ways that we’ve used AI to create basic tools. (13:40) Three types of AI: automated, augmented, and artificial intelligence.  [16:35) How to rank highly on Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) searches. (20:05) What AI can enable you to do now and in the future. (20:50) The worst black hat SEO tactics we’ve ever used to boost our rankings.  (23:16) Why do independent thinkers with first-hand experience achieve maximum success? (24:30) Advice for expanding your AI use cases: think bigger! (25:09) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! All-In Summit 2023 INBOUND Conference Peech AI Opus Pro Bard Castmagic Midjourney ChatSpot Ubersuggest Delphi Backlinko ‘Google’s 200 Ranking Factors: The Complete List (2023)’ Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/28/202325 minutes, 30 seconds
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The Deion Sanders Effect

Neil and Eric talk about what you can learn from American football coach Deion Sanders on brand building and influencer marketing TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - How much does Deion Sanders make in a year? [00:30] - 'The Deion Sanders Effect,' and who is he [01:56] - Why is Deion Sanders so influential? [03:12] - What can we learn from Deion Sanders from a marketing standpoint? [05:28] - Influencer marketing is not all about promotion [06:54] - The average NFL coach's salary [07:43] - How did Fashion Nova grow their profit Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
9/27/20239 minutes, 8 seconds
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The Deion Sanders Effect

Neil and Eric talk about what you can learn from American football coach Deion Sanders on brand building and influencer marketingTIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) - How much does Deion Sanders make in a year? (00:30) - 'The Deion Sanders Effect,' and who is he (01:56) - Why is Deion Sanders so influential? (03:12) - What can we learn from Deion Sanders from a marketing standpoint? (05:28) - Influencer marketing is not all about promotion (06:54) - The average NFL coach's salary (07:43) - How did Fashion Nova grow their profit Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/27/20238 minutes, 9 seconds
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How Deestroying Is Reshaping The NFL #2566

In episode #2566, we turn our attention to a groundbreaking phenomenon: how YouTube creator Deestroying is challenging traditional football norms. In this episode, we dissect the strategies and innovations that have catapulted him to the forefront of the NFL scene and delve into the power of personal branding, social media, and unconventional approaches that are redefining the game. Don't miss this captivating discussion as we unveil the playbook of a game-changer who's reshaping the NFL landscape. Whether you're a football fan or an entrepreneur seeking inspiration, Deestroying's story is a must-hear tale of transformation and triumph. Tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How Deestroying Is Reshaping The NFL. [00:15] Background on Deestroying and how he has disrupted the NFL. [01:15] What makes his videos entertaining and innovative? [01:48] Another example of an industry disrupter. [02:25] Neil offers his perspective on Deestroying and his viral content. [03:03] Brand-building lessons we can learn from Deestroying. [04:08] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck. Deestroying on YouTube Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
9/26/20235 minutes, 21 seconds
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How Deestroying Is Reshaping The NFL

In episode #2566, we turn our attention to a groundbreaking phenomenon: how YouTube creator Deestroying is challenging traditional football norms. In this episode, we dissect the strategies and innovations that have catapulted him to the forefront of the NFL scene and delve into the power of personal branding, social media, and unconventional approaches that are redefining the game. Don't miss this captivating discussion as we unveil the playbook of a game-changer who's reshaping the NFL landscape. Whether you're a football fan or an entrepreneur seeking inspiration, Deestroying's story is a must-hear tale of transformation and triumph. Tune in today!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: How Deestroying Is Reshaping The NFL. (00:15) Background on Deestroying and how he has disrupted the NFL. (01:15) What makes his videos entertaining and innovative? (01:48) Another example of an industry disrupter. (02:25) Neil offers his perspective on Deestroying and his viral content. (03:03) Brand-building lessons we can learn from Deestroying. (04:08) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck. Deestroying on YouTube Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/26/20234 minutes, 22 seconds
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How Terrible Policies Will Kill Your Business #2565

In episode #2565, we take a deep dive into the often-overlooked world of business policies and their profound impact on your success. It's a reality check that every entrepreneur needs: how seemingly benign policies can quietly strangle your growth and creativity. Join us as we reveal the art of policy scrutiny, drawing from real-world examples that highlight the dangers of complacency. We'll equip you with actionable strategies to detect, dissect, and rectify these lurking threats. In the competitive arena of business, the right policies can catapult you to greatness, while the wrong ones can send your dreams crashing down. Before your business falls victim to terrible policies, tune in to safeguard your success! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How Terrible Policies Will Kill Your Business. [00:10] Eric shares his terrible policy experience. [01:05] Why the customer experience is essential for your business. [01:56] Customer experience lessons from the 2023 All-In Summit. [03:10] Whether All-In Summit attendees were satisfied with the event. [03:35] Focusing on long-term goals instead of making quick money. [04:10] Key takeaways from the book, $100M Leads. [04:54] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! All-In Summit 2023 $100M Leads Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
9/25/20236 minutes
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How Terrible Policies Will Kill Your Business

In episode #2565, we take a deep dive into the often-overlooked world of business policies and their profound impact on your success. It's a reality check that every entrepreneur needs: how seemingly benign policies can quietly strangle your growth and creativity. Join us as we reveal the art of policy scrutiny, drawing from real-world examples that highlight the dangers of complacency. We'll equip you with actionable strategies to detect, dissect, and rectify these lurking threats. In the competitive arena of business, the right policies can catapult you to greatness, while the wrong ones can send your dreams crashing down. Before your business falls victim to terrible policies, tune in to safeguard your success!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: How Terrible Policies Will Kill Your Business. (00:10) Eric shares his terrible policy experience. (01:05) Why the customer experience is essential for your business. (01:56) Customer experience lessons from the 2023 All-In Summit. (03:10) Whether All-In Summit attendees were satisfied with the event. (03:35) Focusing on long-term goals instead of making quick money. (04:10) Key takeaways from the book, $100M Leads. (04:54) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! All-In Summit 2023 $100M Leads Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/25/20235 minutes, 1 second
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The Right Way to Win at YouTube in 2023 #2564

In episode #2564, we are sharing our tips for winning on YouTube in 2023. We discuss creating engagement, making fresh content, optimizing for keywords, using AI to translate your content into multiple languages, and much more! Tune in to hear the most important questions to ask yourself before publishing videos to YouTube and to keep up with the rise of short-form videos! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Right Way to Win at YouTube in 2023. [00:32] Why do you have to create content that causes a lot of engagement? [00:51] Why do you need to create new content that hasn’t already been talked about? [01:13] The importance of optimizing for keywords. [01:49] How creating content in multiple languages (using AI) helps you do well on YouTube. [02:43] Why producing good quality content that has good 30-second retention is important? [03:37] The questions you need to ask yourself before publishing YouTube content. [03:03] The rise in popularity of short-form content.  [05:56] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Rask AI. Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
9/24/20237 minutes
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The Right Way to Win at YouTube in 2023

In episode #2564, we are sharing our tips for winning on YouTube in 2023. We discuss creating engagement, making fresh content, optimizing for keywords, using AI to translate your content into multiple languages, and much more! Tune in to hear the most important questions to ask yourself before publishing videos to YouTube and to keep up with the rise of short-form videos!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: The Right Way to Win at YouTube in 2023. (00:32) Why do you have to create content that causes a lot of engagement? (00:51) Why do you need to create new content that hasn’t already been talked about? (01:13) The importance of optimizing for keywords. (01:49) How creating content in multiple languages (using AI) helps you do well on YouTube. (02:43) Why producing good quality content that has good 30-second retention is important? (03:37) The questions you need to ask yourself before publishing YouTube content. (03:03) The rise in popularity of short-form content.  (05:56) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Rask AI. Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/24/20236 minutes, 1 second
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How Experimenting with AI Tools Led to Better Results with Thomas Ma

Thomas Ma shared the hottest AI tools you could use and explained how experimenting with them led to better results at the Leveling Up Founders' event. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - This AI tool will make your content production 10x easier [03:10] - ElevenLabs is one of the most powerful AI speech tools today [04:20] - Use Google Bard to create the storyboard of your video content [06:30] - Find out if you should integrate specific AI tools into your company [07:33] - Experimenting with AI to get better results Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
9/23/20238 minutes, 40 seconds
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How Experimenting with AI Tools Led to Better Results with Thomas Ma

Thomas Ma shared the hottest AI tools you could use and explained how experimenting with them led to better results at the Leveling Up Founders' event.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) - This AI tool will make your content production 10x easier (03:10) - ElevenLabs is one of the most powerful AI speech tools today (04:20) - Use Google Bard to create the storyboard of your video content (06:30) - Find out if you should integrate specific AI tools into your company (07:33) - Experimenting with AI to get better results Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/23/20237 minutes, 40 seconds
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Podcasts Expand Drastically #2563

In episode #2563, we are exploring how podcasts expand drastically. Tuning in, you’ll hear about how many people listen to podcasts every week in the US, creators who have successful podcasts, why the perfect time to start a podcast is now, and how you can get started. Finally, we discuss the importance of putting in the work to have a successful podcast.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Podcasts Expand Drastically. [00:13] How many people listen to podcasts in the US every week? [01:30] A couple of creators who have successful podcasts. [02:49] Why now is a good time to jump into the podcast game. [03:30] Some tips for starting your podcast today. [03:48] The importance of having experience and researching before starting a podcast. [04:24] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
9/22/20235 minutes, 26 seconds
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Podcasts Expand Drastically

In episode #2563, we are exploring how podcasts expand drastically. Tuning in, you’ll hear about how many people listen to podcasts every week in the US, creators who have successful podcasts, why the perfect time to start a podcast is now, and how you can get started. Finally, we discuss the importance of putting in the work to have a successful podcast. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Podcasts Expand Drastically. (00:13) How many people listen to podcasts in the US every week? (01:30) A couple of creators who have successful podcasts. (02:49) Why now is a good time to jump into the podcast game. (03:30) Some tips for starting your podcast today. (03:48) The importance of having experience and researching before starting a podcast. (04:24) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/22/20234 minutes, 27 seconds
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How AI Is Hacking the Psychology of Sales to Boost Revenue with Tamara Loehr

At the Leveling Up Founders' event, Tamara Loehr discusses her best practices in business, managing offshore teams abroad, and the significance of establishing a learning management system process. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Tamara Loehr talks about her best practices in business [03:52] - How AI will affect psychology around sales  [05:43] - Tamara Loehr talks about how she mentors businesses [07:39] - Tamara Loehr’s learning management system process for marketing [08:25] - Creating and managing an offshore team practices [09:30] - Tamara Loehr's dedicated commitment to advancing women's empowerment Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
9/21/202310 minutes, 31 seconds
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How AI Is Hacking the Psychology of Sales to Boost Revenue with Tamara Loehr

At the Leveling Up Founders' event, Tamara Loehr discusses her best practices in business, managing offshore teams abroad, and the significance of establishing a learning management system process.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) - Tamara Loehr talks about her best practices in business (03:52) - How AI will affect psychology around sales  (05:43) - Tamara Loehr talks about how she mentors businesses (07:39) - Tamara Loehr’s learning management system process for marketing (08:25) - Creating and managing an offshore team practices (09:30) - Tamara Loehr's dedicated commitment to advancing women's empowerment Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/21/20239 minutes, 31 seconds
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The Creator Economy 2.0 #2562

In episode #2562, we are discussing creator economy 2.0 and the different (theoretical) dynamics at play that make it difficult to build a creator startup in 2023. Tune in to hear a breakdown of the 4 obstacles to building creator startups and even be reminded that there is still always a little bit of hope for creators’ success! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Creator Economy 2.0. [00:34] Why it is so difficult to build a creator startup and the theories of the dynamics at play. [01:26] Number one: Creator power law. [01:35] Number two: Battle for the bio link. [01:51] Number three: The Graduation problem. [02:11] Number four: Algorithmic feast and famine. [02:27] Breaking down each of these dynamics at play. [05:51] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Go follow Andrew Chen! Andreessen Horowitz. Substack.  Threads.  X.  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
9/20/20236 minutes, 56 seconds
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The Creator Economy 2.0

In episode #2562, we are discussing creator economy 2.0 and the different (theoretical) dynamics at play that make it difficult to build a creator startup in 2023. Tune in to hear a breakdown of the 4 obstacles to building creator startups and even be reminded that there is still always a little bit of hope for creators’ success!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: The Creator Economy 2.0. (00:34) Why it is so difficult to build a creator startup and the theories of the dynamics at play. (01:26) Number one: Creator power law. (01:35) Number two: Battle for the bio link. (01:51) Number three: The Graduation problem. (02:11) Number four: Algorithmic feast and famine. (02:27) Breaking down each of these dynamics at play. (05:51) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Go follow Andrew Chen! Andreessen Horowitz. Substack.  Threads.  X.  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/20/20235 minutes, 56 seconds
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How to Find and Fix the Pain Points in Your Conversion Flow Even If You Don’t Have Traditional Metrics with Ravi Theja Yada

Ravi Theja Yada explains why behavioral analytics is superior to traditional metrics when it comes to understanding your consumers at the Leveling Up Founders' event. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Why behavioral analytics are the best metrics for marketing [02:55] - The best data source to understand your consumers [03:57] - Understanding the visibility of your product and key call to action [05:03] - Understanding your customers to 10x your conversion [06:06] - Finding out where the lag is in your conversion flow [08:33] - Understand your audience through their behaviors with your website [10:30] - This is how you can get 100% customer satisfaction Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
9/19/202311 minutes, 33 seconds
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How to Find and Fix the Pain Points in Your Conversion Flow Even If You Don’t Have Traditional Metrics with Ravi Theja Yada

Ravi Theja Yada explains why behavioral analytics is superior to traditional metrics when it comes to understanding your consumers at the Leveling Up Founders' event.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) - Why behavioral analytics are the best metrics for marketing (02:55) - The best data source to understand your consumers (03:57) - Understanding the visibility of your product and key call to action (05:03) - Understanding your customers to 10x your conversion (06:06) - Finding out where the lag is in your conversion flow (08:33) - Understand your audience through their behaviors with your website (10:30) - This is how you can get 100% customer satisfaction Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/19/202310 minutes, 34 seconds
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The Warren Buffett Way of Thinking About Your Content #2561

In episode #2561, you’ll learn how Warren Buffett’s approach to investing within his circle of confidence can be applied to content creation. Learn how to yield results by taking a simple but effective mindset to marketing by staying in your zone of genius and what that has meant for Neil and Eric when you tune in today. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: how to think about your content like Warren Buffett.  [00:32] How Warren Buffett has chosen to focus on investing within his circle of confidence.  [00:52] Applying this principle to the world of content.  [01:20] How uploading content on a trending topic yields results. [02:01] Finding the content box in which you belong. [02:18] What happens when you stop focusing on what you love and what you excel at. [02:56] The noise canceling software Neil is using to block out construction noise.  [03:28] Where you are most likely to find your edge.  [03:58] How they have recently acquired other agencies and why.  [04:35] Why Eric’s content box is podcast interviewing. [05:01] Figuring out what works for you and sticking with it. [03:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Krisp Dentsu Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
9/18/20236 minutes, 21 seconds
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The Warren Buffett Way of Thinking About Your Content

In episode #2561, you’ll learn how Warren Buffett’s approach to investing within his circle of confidence can be applied to content creation. Learn how to yield results by taking a simple but effective mindset to marketing by staying in your zone of genius and what that has meant for Neil and Eric when you tune in today.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: how to think about your content like Warren Buffett.  (00:32) How Warren Buffett has chosen to focus on investing within his circle of confidence.  (00:52) Applying this principle to the world of content.  (01:20) How uploading content on a trending topic yields results. (02:01) Finding the content box in which you belong. (02:18) What happens when you stop focusing on what you love and what you excel at. (02:56) The noise canceling software Neil is using to block out construction noise.  (03:28) Where you are most likely to find your edge.  (03:58) How they have recently acquired other agencies and why.  (04:35) Why Eric’s content box is podcast interviewing. (05:01) Figuring out what works for you and sticking with it. (03:20) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Krisp Dentsu Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/18/20235 minutes, 21 seconds
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Using Generative AI to 10x Your Email Open Rate with Larry Kim

Larry Kim shares how he perfected leveraging data and generative AI to create an email marketing strategy that can 10x your open rate at the Leveling Up Founders' event. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Larry Kim's key insight on his business success journey. [02:26] - Larry Kim's expertise in using data and generative AI perfectly. [03:20] - Combining the best elements of inbound and outbound email marketing [05:20] - Here’s where you can get your data sources (not what you’re thinking) [06:15] - Email deliverability tools you don’t know to increase open rates [08:37] - Here's how to maximize AI for email marketing Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
9/17/202310 minutes, 4 seconds
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Using Generative AI to 10x Your Email Open Rate with Larry Kim

Larry Kim shares how he perfected leveraging data and generative AI to create an email marketing strategy that can 10x your open rate at the Leveling Up Founders' event.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) - Larry Kim's key insight on his business success journey. (02:26) - Larry Kim's expertise in using data and generative AI perfectly. (03:20) - Combining the best elements of inbound and outbound email marketing (05:20) - Here’s where you can get your data sources (not what you’re thinking) (06:15) - Email deliverability tools you don’t know to increase open rates (08:37) - Here's how to maximize AI for email marketing Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/17/20239 minutes, 5 seconds
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What Eric Learned From All In Summit #2560

In episode 2560, Eric Siu talks about his experience and takeaways from The All-In Summit 2023. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Eric talks about The All-In Summit 2023 [01:00] - Why you should also consider hosting your events at a university [01:42] - Who attended The All-In Summit 2023 [02:56] - MrBeast and Elon Musk | The All-In Summit 2023 [03:50] - Eric Siu’s 5 biggest takeaways [05:46] - Ray Dalio | The All-In Summit 2023 [06:04] - Recession is imminent Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
9/16/20238 minutes, 35 seconds
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What Eric Learned From All In Summit

In episode 2560, Eric Siu talks about his experience and takeaways from The All-In Summit 2023.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) - Eric talks about The All-In Summit 2023 (01:00) - Why you should also consider hosting your events at a university (01:42) - Who attended The All-In Summit 2023 (02:56) - MrBeast and Elon Musk | The All-In Summit 2023 (03:50) - Eric Siu’s 5 biggest takeaways (05:46) - Ray Dalio | The All-In Summit 2023 (06:04) - Recession is imminent Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/16/20237 minutes, 35 seconds
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Our Experience Speaking at HubSpot's INBOUND Conference #2559

In episode 2559, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss their INBOUND Conference experiences, including lessons learned, highlights, and the people they met. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Neil Patel talks about HubSpot's INBOUND 2023 [01:00] - Should you leverage AI more effectively instead of hiring more marketers? [01:50] - Why Eric Siu disagrees with the 'Where's Waldo' analogy. [02:11] - How to strive when everyone is using AI Marketing [03:03] - How big is HubSpot's INBOUND 2023 conference [04:35] - Check out Peech-ai.com  Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
9/15/20236 minutes, 59 seconds
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Our Experience Speaking at HubSpot's INBOUND Conference

In episode 2559, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss their INBOUND Conference experiences, including lessons learned, highlights, and the people they met.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) - Neil Patel talks about HubSpot's INBOUND 2023 (01:00) - Should you leverage AI more effectively instead of hiring more marketers? (02:11) - How to strive when everyone is using AI Marketing (03:03) - How big is HubSpot's INBOUND 2023 conference (04:35) - Check out Peech-ai.com  Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/15/20235 minutes, 59 seconds
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The Secrets Behind the X Algorithm #2558

In episode #2558, we dive into actionable hacks to succeed on X’s new algorithm. Tuning in, you’ll hear how to navigate some of the new features, the difference between different kinds of engagement, and what you can do today to stand out from the crowd, increase your reach, and be boosted by the new X algorithm.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: the secrets behind the X algorithm.  [00:08] Neil confesses that he does not know what is behind the new algorithm. [00:15] A new feature where blocking people from seeing your posts is no longer possible. [00:35] The difference in engagement between a like and a reply.  [01:50] Why you should add context whenever you are reposting. [01:58] Why changing your account to creator type is a wise precaution.  [02:07] Using more media in your posts in response to X’s recategorization. [02:24] Creating bookmark-worthy posts which supersede replies and engagement.    [02:38] Posts about trending and popular topics.  [02:58] Types of content that will not be boosted.  [03:38] The key to success on X.  [03:49] What most people are doing wrong on social media.  [03:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: X AppSumo Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
9/14/20235 minutes, 26 seconds
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The Secrets Behind the X Algorithm

In episode #2558, we dive into actionable hacks to succeed on X’s new algorithm. Tuning in, you’ll hear how to navigate some of the new features, the difference between different kinds of engagement, and what you can do today to stand out from the crowd, increase your reach, and be boosted by the new X algorithm. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: the secrets behind the X algorithm.  (00:08) Neil confesses that he does not know what is behind the new algorithm. (00:15) A new feature where blocking people from seeing your posts is no longer possible. (00:35) The difference in engagement between a like and a reply.  (01:50) Why you should add context whenever you are reposting. (01:58) Why changing your account to creator type is a wise precaution.  (02:07) Using more media in your posts in response to X’s categorization. (02:24) Creating bookmark-worthy posts which supersede replies and engagement.    (02:38) Posts about trending and popular topics.  (02:58) Types of content that will not be boosted.  (03:38) The key to success on X.  (03:49) What most people are doing wrong on social media.  (03:20) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: X AppSumo Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/14/20234 minutes, 27 seconds
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4-Part Personal Branding Content Framework with Jasmine Star

Jasmine Star takes the stage at the Leveling Up Founders event, where she discusses her rise to success and the creation of her brand, starting from scratch TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Jasmine Star shares her humble beginnings  [02:20] - What led Jasmine Star to withdraw from UCLA Law School? [03:10] - Jasmine Star's first 100k: How she made it happen [06:53] - How Jasmine Star became the CEO of a SaaS company [09:00] - How Jasmine Star started building her brand Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
9/13/202311 minutes, 40 seconds
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4-Part Personal Branding Content Framework with Jasmine Star

Jasmine Star takes the stage at the Leveling Up Founders event, where she discusses her rise to success and the creation of her brand, starting from scratchTIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) - Jasmine Star shares her humble beginnings  (02:20) - What led Jasmine Star to withdraw from UCLA Law School? (03:10) - Jasmine Star's first 100k: How she made it happen (06:53) - How Jasmine Star became the CEO of a SaaS company (09:00) - How Jasmine Star started building her brand Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/13/202310 minutes, 40 seconds
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7 Marketing Tools for the Rest of 2023 #2557

In episode #2557, you’ll get seven new tools to optimize and enhance your marketing strategy for the remainder of 2023. Tune in to start to equip yourself with mechanisms to measure website performance, support the creative process, create efficiencies, and optimize paid advertising. Thanks for listening!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: 7 marketing tools for the rest of 2023.  [00:07] Microsoft Clarity’s free CRO Tool to measure website performance.  [00:57] How AdCreative.ai is optimizing paid advertising  [01:31] Motion App’s capacity to track creative performance.  [01:51] The Tidio chatbot plugin leveraging AI.  [02:21] How Air.ai could change customer service.  [03:13] Adzooma’s role in simplifying marketing.  [04:05] How Magellan.ai provides information on podcasts you might want to support.  [03:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Microsoft Clarity AdCreative.ai Motion App Tidio Air.ai Adzooma Magellan.ai Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
9/12/20235 minutes, 37 seconds
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7 Marketing Tools for the Rest of 2023

In episode #2557, you’ll get seven new tools to optimize and enhance your marketing strategy for the remainder of 2023. Tune in to start to equip yourself with mechanisms to measure website performance, support the creative process, create efficiencies, and optimize paid advertising. Thanks for listening! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: 7 marketing tools for the rest of 2023.  (00:07) Microsoft Clarity’s free CRO Tool to measure website performance.  (00:57) How AdCreative.ai is optimizing paid advertising  (01:31) Motion App’s capacity to track creative performance.  (01:51) The Tidio chatbot plugin leveraging AI.  (02:21) How Air.ai could change customer service.  (03:13) Adzooma’s role in simplifying marketing.  (04:05) How Magellan.ai provides information on podcasts you might want to support.  (03:20) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Microsoft Clarity AdCreative.ai Motion App Tidio Air.ai Adzooma Magellan.ai Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/12/20234 minutes, 38 seconds
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How Hiring Agencies Helped Me Save 10x More Money with Ian Blair

Ian Blair shares strategies for leveraging hiring agencies to achieve faster growth and cost efficiency. He also discusses the rapid growth of the e-commerce industry worldwide and offers valuable insights into best practices that you can learn from. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Ian Blair shares his journey as an entrepreneur [05:00] - Finding a business with the fewest built-in constraints [05:46] - E-commerce is one of the fastest-scaling businesses in the world [06:41] - The commonality with e-commerce businesses [08:18] - Hiring creative agencies to help with the brand [09:55] - Advantage of hiring a marketing agency  [11:27] - Best practices you can use if you’re running an e-commerce business Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
9/11/202313 minutes, 55 seconds
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How Hiring Agencies Helped Me Save 10x More Money with Ian Blair

Ian Blair shares strategies for leveraging hiring agencies to achieve faster growth and cost efficiency. He also discusses the rapid growth of the e-commerce industry worldwide and offers valuable insights into best practices that you can learn from.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) - Ian Blair shares his journey as an entrepreneur (05:00) - Finding a business with the fewest built-in constraints (05:46) - E-commerce is one of the fastest-scaling businesses in the world (06:41) - The commonality with e-commerce businesses (08:18) - Hiring creative agencies to help with the brand (09:55) - Advantage of hiring a marketing agency  (11:27) - Best practices you can use if you’re running an e-commerce business Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/11/202312 minutes, 56 seconds
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Lessons from The Pooter Marketing Funnel #2556

In episode #2556, we unpack key lessons from the Pooter marketing funnel. Jack Vale’s product, The Pooter, does a great job of producing some of the most embarrassing fart noises you’ve ever heard. And on his YouTube channel, you can see him use this product to ingenious comic effect, whether it’s in a fitting room or a product aisle at Walmart. Join us for a conversation about the incredible potential of YouTube and other social media platforms for getting your product or service in front of dozens, hundreds, thousands, and even millions of viewers without needing to pay for traffic — and even getting paid in the process! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Lessons from The Pooter Marketing Funnel. [00:04] Jack Vale’s YouTube channel and how he uses public fart videos to market his product. [01:01] Why YouTube is such an amazing tool for your marketing funnel. [02:51] How you can use other social media platforms for your marketing funnel. [03:03] Why being consistent on YouTube is key. [04:03] Tips on how to optimize your YouTube marketing funnel.  [04:42] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Jack Vale on YouTube The Pooter Pooter Fart Videos Blake Rocha on TikTok Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
9/10/20235 minutes, 52 seconds
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Lessons from The Pooter Marketing Funnel

In episode #2556, we unpack key lessons from the Pooter marketing funnel. Jack Vale’s product, The Pooter, does a great job of producing some of the most embarrassing fart noises you’ve ever heard. And on his YouTube channel, you can see him use this product to ingenious comic effect, whether it’s in a fitting room or a product aisle at Walmart. Join us for a conversation about the incredible potential of YouTube and other social media platforms for getting your product or service in front of dozens, hundreds, thousands, and even millions of viewers without needing to pay for traffic — and even getting paid in the process!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Lessons from The Pooter Marketing Funnel. (00:04) Jack Vale’s YouTube channel and how he uses public fart videos to market his product. (01:01) Why YouTube is such an amazing tool for your marketing funnel. (02:51) How you can use other social media platforms for your marketing funnel. (03:03) Why being consistent on YouTube is key. (04:03) Tips on how to optimize your YouTube marketing funnel.  (04:42) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Jack Vale on YouTube The Pooter Pooter Fart Videos Blake Rocha on TikTok Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/10/20234 minutes, 52 seconds
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How To Guarantee Engagement with any Brand with Greg Lansky

Greg Lansky shares insights on capturing your customer's attention, brand and business building, and his personal entrepreneurial journey at the Leveling Up Founders event. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Find niches with emotional intensity when building your business [02:46] - Here’s why these kinds of niches are valuable for marketing [04:00] - Greg Lansky shares an anecdote about capturing your consumer's attention [08:00] - Three ways you can get attention for your brand/product [10:30] - Leveraging intellectual data to connect with your audience  Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
9/9/202312 minutes, 33 seconds
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How To Guarantee Engagement with any Brand with Greg Lansky

Greg Lansky shares insights on capturing your customer's attention, brand and business building, and his personal entrepreneurial journey at the Leveling Up Founders event.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) - Find niches with emotional intensity when building your business (02:46) - Here’s why these kinds of niches are valuable for marketing (04:00) - Greg Lansky shares an anecdote about capturing your consumer's attention (08:00) - Three ways you can get attention for your brand/product (10:30) - Leveraging intellectual data to connect with your audience  Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/9/202311 minutes, 34 seconds
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Why Semrush’s Numbers Prove That SEO Ain’t Dying #2554

In episode #2554, we examine Semrush’s latest numbers and why they prove that SEO isn’t dying. If you are obsessed with SEO, then there’s a good chance you use Semrush’s company figures as part of your barometer for determining how the industry is doing — especially in the age of AI. Tune in as we discuss Semrush’s latest annual earnings report and what their revenue for Q2 of 2023 tells us about the state of SEO! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Why Semrush’s Numbers Prove That SEO Ain’t Dying. [00:14] Semrush’s annual earnings report. [01:04] Indicators that Semrush is doing well. [01:21] How Semrush is using upsells and other strategies to grow revenue. [01:33] What do the numbers tell us about the state of SEO (and why it isn’t dying). [03:48] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Semrush Ahrefs Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
9/8/20234 minutes, 53 seconds
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Why Semrush’s Numbers Prove That SEO Ain’t Dying

In episode #2554, we examine Semrush’s latest numbers and why they prove that SEO isn’t dying. If you are obsessed with SEO, then there’s a good chance you use Semrush’s company figures as part of your barometer for determining how the industry is doing — especially in the age of AI. Tune in as we discuss Semrush’s latest annual earnings report and what their revenue for Q2 of 2023 tells us about the state of SEO!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Why Semrush’s Numbers Prove That SEO Ain’t Dying. (00:14) Semrush’s annual earnings report. (01:04) Indicators that Semrush is doing well. (01:21) How Semrush is using upsells and other strategies to grow revenue. (01:33) What do the numbers tell us about the state of SEO (and why it isn’t dying). (03:48) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Semrush Ahrefs Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/8/20233 minutes, 54 seconds
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How the Wealthy Leverages Secret Networks and Classified Intel

George Gammon talks about the power of information in the world of business at the Leveling Up Founders event. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Do the richest people in the world have secret sources of information? [02:21] - The global intel network for the wealthiest players in business [03:23] - Here's how having access to information can provide you with an advantage in positioning your business  Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
9/7/20236 minutes, 30 seconds
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How the Wealthy Leverages Secret Networks and Classified Intel

George Gammon talks about the power of information in the world of business at the Leveling Up Founders event.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) - Do the richest people in the world have secret sources of information? (02:21) - The global intel network for the wealthiest players in business (03:23) - Here's how having access to information can provide you with an advantage in positioning your business  Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/7/20235 minutes, 31 seconds
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From 0 to 300K Sessions: Is Psychedelic Therapy The Ultimate Treatment for Mental Health Issues?

Dylan Beynon, CEO of Mindbloom, talks about why he started this company, the impact of Ketamine and MDMA therapy in our society, and how this industry is just going to grow bigger in the future. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Know more about Dylan Beynon and his company, Mindbloom [02:30] - Why did Dylan Beynon start Mindbloom [06:22] - Dylan Beynon talks more about MDMA therapy [13:30] - Pricing and treatment programs that Mindbloom offer [15:30] - Dylan Beynon’s personal opinion on MDMA and Ketamine therapy [22:12] - The largest peer review clinical study for psychedelic and ketamine therapy  [25:20] - The best mental health tool for Dylan Beynon [27:53] - Dylan Beynon talks about Vipassana Meditation [36:00] - Where to find Dylan Beynon and learn more about Mindbloom Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
9/6/202337 minutes, 7 seconds
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From 0 to 300K Sessions: Is Psychedelic Therapy The Ultimate Treatment for Mental Health Issues?

Dylan Beynon, CEO of Mindbloom, talks about why he started this company, the impact of Ketamine and MDMA therapy in our society, and how this industry is just going to grow bigger in the future.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) - Know more about Dylan Beynon and his company, Mindbloom (02:30) - Why did Dylan Beynon start Mindbloom (06:22) - Dylan Beynon talks more about MDMA therapy (13:30) - Pricing and treatment programs that Mindbloom offer (15:30) - Dylan Beynon’s personal opinion on MDMA and Ketamine therapy (22:12) - The largest peer review clinical study for psychedelic and ketamine therapy  (25:20) - The best mental health tool for Dylan Beynon (27:53) - Dylan Beynon talks about Vipassana Meditation (36:00) - Where to find Dylan Beynon and learn more about Mindbloom Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/6/202336 minutes, 7 seconds
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What Is a Good Free-to-Paid Conversion Rate (With Data) #2553

In episode #2553, we delve into the topic of good free-to-paid conversion rates (with data) and how to figure out whether you’re hitting the right benchmarks. There are plenty of variations on the freemium to premium model in the tech world. For some you’ll get to try out the product or service for free, but with limited capabilities, while with others you can use the full package, but only for a limited time. Your conversion rate will depend on how many customers decide to opt into paid plans. In our conversation, we explore the different options out there, how to determine whether you’re hitting good conversion rates from free to paid, and what you can do to boost yours. Join us for key insights and actionable advice on free-to-paid conversion rates and how to go from freemium to premium! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: What Is a Good Free to Paid Conversion Rate (With Data). [00:09] What do we mean by free-to-paid conversion rates? [00:27] Different models that incorporate free services in the tech world. [01:53] An overview of good version rates for different freemium models. [02:45] How to find examples of good conversion rates. [03:45] Tips on how to boost conversion rates. [04:18] How to assess whether you are hitting the right benchmarks. [05:12] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Lenny's Newsletter Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
9/5/20236 minutes, 17 seconds
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What Is a Good Free-to-Paid Conversion Rate (With Data)

In episode #2553, we delve into the topic of good free-to-paid conversion rates (with data) and how to figure out whether you’re hitting the right benchmarks. There are plenty of variations on the freemium to premium model in the tech world. For some you’ll get to try out the product or service for free, but with limited capabilities, while with others you can use the full package, but only for a limited time. Your conversion rate will depend on how many customers decide to opt into paid plans. In our conversation, we explore the different options out there, how to determine whether you’re hitting good conversion rates from free to paid, and what you can do to boost yours. Join us for key insights and actionable advice on free-to-paid conversion rates and how to go from freemium to premium!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: What Is a Good Free to Paid Conversion Rate (With Data). (00:09) What do we mean by free-to-paid conversion rates? (00:27) Different models that incorporate free services in the tech world. (01:53) An overview of good version rates for different freemium models. (02:45) How to find examples of good conversion rates. (03:45) Tips on how to boost conversion rates. (04:18) How to assess whether you are hitting the right benchmarks. (05:12) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Lenny's Newsletter Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/5/20235 minutes, 18 seconds
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Dangerous M&A Mistakes You Should Avoid with Deven Soni

Deven Soni shares insights from his personal experience and the valuable lessons he gained in business acquisition at the Leveling Up Founders event. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - The most common mistake in business acquisition [02:15] - Here’s how we got a customer database worth $2M dollars [03:20] - Don't acquire a company unless you know how to run it [05:03] - Why motivation is important in acquiring companies [07:17] - Why it’s easier to buy big businesses [08:20] - Here’s how you should handle employees when acquiring a company [10:24] - Don’t change anything drastically when acquiring a company Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
9/4/202311 minutes, 49 seconds
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Dangerous M&A Mistakes You Should Avoid with Deven Soni

Deven Soni shares insights from his personal experience and the valuable lessons he gained in business acquisition at the Leveling Up Founders event.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) - The most common mistake in business acquisition (02:15) - Here’s how we got a customer database worth $2M dollars (03:20) - Don't acquire a company unless you know how to run it (05:03) - Why motivation is important in acquiring companies (07:17) - Why it’s easier to buy big businesses (08:20) - Here’s how you should handle employees when acquiring a company (10:24) - Don’t change anything drastically when acquiring a company Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/4/202310 minutes, 49 seconds
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The Decline of the CMO Role #2552

In episode #2552, we take a closer look at the decline of the CMO role — and what CMOs can do to turn things around. CMOs are facing a number of difficult challenges, but the biggest reason why most CMOs fail (or lose their job) is because they aren’t meeting the KPI set for their role. In our conversation we look at the lack of trust CEOs have in their CMOs, why this is the case, and what skills CMOs should master to reform their role and become an asset to their organization. The role of the CMO can be incredibly powerful in driving business outcomes. Tune in to learn more about the decline of the CMO role and how mastering creativity and analytics can get things back on track! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Decline of the CMO Role. [00:23] An overview of how the role of CMO has been declining. [00:42] The biggest challenges that CMOs are facing. [02:13] How the CMO role needs to be reformed. [02:35] A key example of a terrible CMO experience. [04:09] The lack of trust in CMOs and what can be done to counteract this. [05:31] Key skills that CMOs need to master in the coming years.  [06:16] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
9/3/20237 minutes, 24 seconds
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The Decline of the CMO Role

In episode #2552, we take a closer look at the decline of the CMO role — and what CMOs can do to turn things around. CMOs are facing a number of difficult challenges, but the biggest reason why most CMOs fail (or lose their job) is because they aren’t meeting the KPI set for their role. In our conversation we look at the lack of trust CEOs have in their CMOs, why this is the case, and what skills CMOs should master to reform their role and become an asset to their organization. The role of the CMO can be incredibly powerful in driving business outcomes. Tune in to learn more about the decline of the CMO role and how mastering creativity and analytics can get things back on track!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: The Decline of the CMO Role. (00:23) An overview of how the role of CMO has been declining. (00:42) The biggest challenges that CMOs are facing. (02:13) How the CMO role needs to be reformed. (02:35) A key example of a terrible CMO experience. (04:09) The lack of trust in CMOs and what can be done to counteract this. (05:31) Key skills that CMOs need to master in the coming years.  (06:16) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/3/20236 minutes, 24 seconds
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The Real Value of Creating Your Personal Brand with Dan Fleyshman

Dan Fleyshman talks about how to effectively build your personal brand at the Leveling Up Founders event. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Why authentic content is the way to go [03:00] - Don’t overthink your content creation strategy [04:30] - Why collaboration is the most effective way to grow on social media [06:23] - Why building your personal brand is crucial [07:58] - Personal brand is also about emotional attachment Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
9/2/20239 minutes, 28 seconds
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The Real Value of Creating Your Personal Brand with Dan Fleyshman

Dan Fleyshman talks about how to effectively build your personal brand at the Leveling Up Founders event.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) - Why authentic content is the way to go (03:00) - Don’t overthink your content creation strategy (04:30) - Why collaboration is the most effective way to grow on social media (06:23) - Why building your personal brand is crucial (07:58) - Personal brand is also about emotional attachment Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/2/20238 minutes, 29 seconds
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Case Study: How We’re Starting To Hit ‘Record’ Numbers on Our YouTube #2551

In episode #2551, we share the details of how we’re starting to hit ‘record’ numbers on our YouTube channel. As a YouTuber, it can be tempting to compare your numbers to those of other creators. But the truth is that you don’t know where they are in their YouTube journey. And you can get overwhelmed when you compare yourself to others. So rather than comparing yourself, focus on what is working for you and your channel. And if you see your numbers growing and compounding over time, then you know you’re on the right track. Tune in for a breakdown of how we’ve been growing our channel, what our numbers look like, and critical insights on the strategies we’ve been using to increase engagement, retention, and subscription rates!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Case Study: How We’re Starting To Hit ‘Record’ Numbers on Our YouTube. [00:04] Some context on our Marketing School YouTube channel. [01:08] Why you shouldn’t compare your subs to other channels. [01:38] A breakdown of our growth rate and what our numbers are looking like. [02:08] What we have been doing to compound our growth rates. [03:49] The value of sharing screens when your content is educational. [04:29] Our approach to optimizing thumbnails. [05:33] What our retention rates are. [05:46] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
9/1/20236 minutes, 55 seconds
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Case Study: How We’re Starting To Hit ‘Record’ Numbers on Our YouTube

In episode #2551, we share the details of how we’re starting to hit ‘record’ numbers on our YouTube channel. As a YouTuber, it can be tempting to compare your numbers to those of other creators. But the truth is that you don’t know where they are in their YouTube journey. And you can get overwhelmed when you compare yourself to others. So rather than comparing yourself, focus on what is working for you and your channel. And if you see your numbers growing and compounding over time, then you know you’re on the right track. Tune in for a breakdown of how we’ve been growing our channel, what our numbers look like, and critical insights on the strategies we’ve been using to increase engagement, retention, and subscription rates! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Case Study: How We’re Starting To Hit ‘Record’ Numbers on Our YouTube. (00:04) Some context on our Marketing School YouTube channel. (01:08) Why you shouldn’t compare your subs to other channels. (01:38) A breakdown of our growth rate and what our numbers are looking like. (02:08) What we have been doing to compound our growth rates. (03:49) The value of sharing screens when your content is educational. (04:29) Our approach to optimizing thumbnails. (05:33) What our retention rates are. (05:46) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/1/20235 minutes, 55 seconds
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From Content Consumer to $10M Content Creator with Blake Rocha (mrfourtoeighth)

Blake Rocha talks about why you should create a brand and business around your lifestyle and not the other way around.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Who is Blake Rocha (mrfourtoeighth) [03:11] - How did Blake Rocha become so successful in building his brand and business? [05:00] - Blake Rocha’s biggest regret when he’s starting to build his brand [05:53] - Creators don’t know how to monetize their brand correctly [06:36] - Creating a business around your content [07:09] - Build a business around your lifestyle, not the other way around [07:54] - From content consumer to content creator Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric's ad agency NP Digital << Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
8/31/20239 minutes, 32 seconds
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From Content Consumer to $10M Content Creator with Blake Rocha (mrfourtoeighth)

Blake Rocha talks about why you should create a brand and business around your lifestyle and not the other way around. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Who is Blake Rocha (mrfourtoeighth) [03:11] - How did Blake Rocha become so successful in building his brand and business? [05:00] - Blake Rocha’s biggest regret when he’s starting to build his brand [05:53] - Creators don’t know how to monetize their brand correctly [06:36] - Creating a business around your content [07:09] - Build a business around your lifestyle, not the other way around [07:54] - From content consumer to content creator Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric's ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/31/20238 minutes, 33 seconds
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The Best Way To Do Paid Media Is… Not To Do Paid Media?! #2550

In episode #2550, we challenge the traditional notion of paid media by exploring an alternative perspective: the possibility that the best approach might involve not relying on paid media at all! Join us as we unpack the strategies and considerations that support this perspective. We discuss organic growth, content quality, what you should be focused on, and building strong communities as potential alternatives to paid media. We also share insights into how a strategic focus on these areas could yield long-term results without the dependence on paid advertising. To discover the potential of non-traditional approaches to achieve effective and sustainable growth for your business, tune in now! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: the best way to do paid media is... not to do paid media?! [00:30] A breakdown of how the marketing landscape is shifting. [01:03] The highest leverage point in paid marketing. [02:01] Finding a balance between marketing and content. [02:33] Steps to reach your full marketing potential. [03:05] What you should be focusing on: soft content marketing. [04:01] Why optimizing your creative content is essential. [05:22] Advice for enhancing your creative content.  [06:11] The high-risk, high-reward nature of advertising. [06:31] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out Harmon Brothers and Chamber Media Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
8/30/20237 minutes, 40 seconds
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The Best Way To Do Paid Media Is… Not To Do Paid Media?!

In episode #2550, we challenge the traditional notion of paid media by exploring an alternative perspective: the possibility that the best approach might involve not relying on paid media at all! Join us as we unpack the strategies and considerations that support this perspective. We discuss organic growth, content quality, what you should be focused on, and building strong communities as potential alternatives to paid media. We also share insights into how a strategic focus on these areas could yield long-term results without the dependence on paid advertising. To discover the potential of non-traditional approaches to achieve effective and sustainable growth for your business, tune in now!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: the best way to do paid media is... not to do paid media?! [00:30] A breakdown of how the marketing landscape is shifting. [01:03] The highest leverage point in paid marketing. [02:01] Finding a balance between marketing and content. [02:33] Steps to reach your full marketing potential. [03:05] What you should be focusing on: soft content marketing. [04:01] Why optimizing your creative content is essential. [05:22] Advice for enhancing your creative content.  [06:11] The high-risk, high-reward nature of advertising. [06:31] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out Harmon Brothers and Chamber Media Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/30/20236 minutes, 40 seconds
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The Right Way To Get Better at Marketing ASAP #2549

In episode #2549, we delve into strategies to rapidly improve your marketing skills. Join us as we outline actionable steps to expedite your marketing growth. From embracing continuous learning and gaining practical experience to seeking inspiration from successful campaigns, we offer valuable insights to accelerate your marketing journey. Hear tips and tricks for seeking mentorship, studying successful marketing campaigns, and experimenting with different tactics. Whether you're a beginner in marketing or a seasoned professional looking to enhance your skills, this episode provides actionable advice and practical tips to accelerate your marketing growth. Tune in and embark on a journey to becoming a more effective and knowledgeable marketer in the shortest possible time. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: the right way to get better at marketing ASAP. [00:22] Learning marketing by trial and error. [00:30] Highlights from the book Scaling People. [01:00] Always strive to implement what you have learned. [01:19] The value of speaking to experts in the space. [02:00] Using tools to find your marketing niche. [02:24] Marketing lessons from older brands. [03:35] Setting aside a budget for exploring marketing strategies. [03:52] Qualities that make billionaires masters of marketing. [04:29] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Remember to check the book Scaling People Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
8/29/20235 minutes, 33 seconds
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The Right Way To Get Better at Marketing ASAP

In episode #2549, we delve into strategies to rapidly improve your marketing skills. Join us as we outline actionable steps to expedite your marketing growth. From embracing continuous learning and gaining practical experience to seeking inspiration from successful campaigns, we offer valuable insights to accelerate your marketing journey. Hear tips and tricks for seeking mentorship, studying successful marketing campaigns, and experimenting with different tactics. Whether you're a beginner in marketing or a seasoned professional looking to enhance your skills, this episode provides actionable advice and practical tips to accelerate your marketing growth. Tune in and embark on a journey to becoming a more effective and knowledgeable marketer in the shortest possible time.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: the right way to get better at marketing ASAP. [00:22] Learning marketing by trial and error. [00:30] Highlights from the book Scaling People. [01:00] Always strive to implement what you have learned. [01:19] The value of speaking to experts in the space. [02:00] Using tools to find your marketing niche. [02:24] Marketing lessons from older brands. [03:35] Setting aside a budget for exploring marketing strategies. [03:52] Qualities that make billionaires masters of marketing. [04:29] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Remember to check the book Scaling People Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/29/20234 minutes, 34 seconds
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The Hormozi Ultimate Offer #2546

Neil and Eric talk about Alex Hormozi’s recent book launch and what can you learn from it. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Alex Hormozi’s newest book $100M Offers [01:30] - The Hormozi Ultimate Offer [02:22] - Alex Hormozi gave away his courses for FREE [03:08] - What can you learn from Alex Hormozi’s book launch [03:45] - This is how you build something big for the long-term Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric's ad agency NP Digital << Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
8/28/20235 minutes, 49 seconds
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The Hormozi Ultimate Offer #2548

Neil and Eric talk about Alex Hormozi’s recent book launch and what can you learn from it.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Alex Hormozi’s newest book $100M Offers [01:30] - The Hormozi Ultimate Offer [02:22] - Alex Hormozi gave away his courses for FREE [03:08] - What can you learn from Alex Hormozi’s book launch [03:45] - This is how you build something big for the long-term Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric's ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/28/20234 minutes, 49 seconds
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This Could Replace All Regular Social Media Posting #2545

In episode #2545, we explore a groundbreaking tool that has the potential to revolutionize social media posting and disrupt the current marketing landscape, Castmagic. Learn about Castmagic, the different services it offers creators, and how it is evolving the industry. Gain essential insights into the possibilities of this new AI-based tool and how it could reshape the way we create and consume content on social platforms. Whether you're a content creator, marketer, or social media enthusiast, this episode offers thought-provoking insights into the future of social media and the strategies that could redefine the way we connect and communicate online. Tune in and stay informed about this new tool that could alter the future of marketing. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: this could replace all regular social media posting. [00:12] An overview of Castmagic software. [01:09] How Castmagic is disrupting the industry. [02:09] Leveraging Castmagic to automate social media posts. [02:45] The amount of time Castmagic can save you. [03:04] Making use of AI to optimize productivity and save money. [03:31] Another feature of Castmagic: Magic Chat. [04:00] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Remember to check out Castmagic Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
8/27/20235 minutes, 7 seconds
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This Could Replace All Regular Social Media Posting

In episode #2545, we explore a groundbreaking tool that has the potential to revolutionize social media posting and disrupt the current marketing landscape, Castmagic. Learn about Castmagic, the different services it offers creators, and how it is evolving the industry. Gain essential insights into the possibilities of this new AI-based tool and how it could reshape the way we create and consume content on social platforms. Whether you're a content creator, marketer, or social media enthusiast, this episode offers thought-provoking insights into the future of social media and the strategies that could redefine the way we connect and communicate online. Tune in and stay informed about this new tool that could alter the future of marketing.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: this could replace all regular social media posting. [00:12] An overview of Castmagic software. [01:09] How Castmagic is disrupting the industry. [02:09] Leveraging Castmagic to automate social media posts. [02:45] The amount of time Castmagic can save you. [03:04] Making use of AI to optimize productivity and save money. [03:31] Another feature of Castmagic: Magic Chat. [04:00] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Remember to check out Castmagic Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/27/20234 minutes, 7 seconds
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Is Zero-Click Marketing the Future? #2544

In episode #2544, we discuss the concept of zero-click marketing and its potential as the future of digital marketing. We explore the rise of zero-click searches, where users obtain information directly from search engine results without clicking on specific links. We also dive into the implications of this trend for marketers, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities it presents. Hear valuable insights into adapting your marketing strategies to accommodate zero-click searches and enhance your brand's visibility. This conversation offers crucial insights into the evolving search landscape and the strategies that can position you for success in a world where zero-click marketing is gaining prominence. Tune in and prepare for the future of digital marketing with the knowledge to stay ahead of the curve. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: is zero-click marketing the future? [00:48] Recap of the zero-click concept. [02:05] Insights from an intriguing article on zero-click marketing. [03:05] Embracing the future: the rise of zero-click marketing. [03:20] Leveraging zero-click marketing for brand building. [03:44] An overview of zero-click marketing trends. [04:18] Why social media posts need to be native to the platform. [05:14] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out Rand Fishkin on X and LinkedIn ‘Zero-Click Content: The Counterintuitive Way to Succeed in a Platform-Native World’ Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
8/26/20236 minutes, 23 seconds
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Is Zero-Click Marketing the Future?

In episode #2544, we discuss the concept of zero-click marketing and its potential as the future of digital marketing. We explore the rise of zero-click searches, where users obtain information directly from search engine results without clicking on specific links. We also dive into the implications of this trend for marketers, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities it presents. Hear valuable insights into adapting your marketing strategies to accommodate zero-click searches and enhance your brand's visibility. This conversation offers crucial insights into the evolving search landscape and the strategies that can position you for success in a world where zero-click marketing is gaining prominence. Tune in and prepare for the future of digital marketing with the knowledge to stay ahead of the curve.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: is zero-click marketing the future? [00:48] Recap of the zero-click concept. [02:05] Insights from an intriguing article on zero-click marketing. [03:05] Embracing the future: the rise of zero-click marketing. [03:20] Leveraging zero-click marketing for brand building. [03:44] An overview of zero-click marketing trends. [04:18] Why social media posts need to be native to the platform. [05:14] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out Rand Fishkin on X and LinkedIn ‘Zero-Click Content: The Counterintuitive Way to Succeed in a Platform-Native World’ Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/26/20235 minutes, 23 seconds
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Leila Hormozi's Controversial 5- Minute Hiring Method: Does It Work?

Leila Hormozi sits down with Eric Siu, sharing her expert insights on talent acquisition strategies, building a resilient company culture, and refining operations for peak efficiency. Drawing from her own experiences, Leila offers valuable advice to aspiring founders looking to make their mark in the business landscape. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Leila Hormozi’s life and business update [04:43] - Leila Hormozi’s expertise in talent acquisition, culture, and operations  [12:07] - This is how you pass a Leila Hormozi job interview [13:26] - This is how Leila Hormozi fires employees [16:45] - How Leila Hormozi deals with the most difficult situation as a CEO [21:10] - Leila Hormozi's view on creators trading reputation for views [24:00] - The real Leila Hormozi behind the camera [28:30] - Leila Hormozi on content creation [30:20] - Mozi Talent: How to create and operate a talent funnel [36:20] - Creating an effective job hiring ad to find the best candidate [39:30] - Leila Hormozi on hiring high-level performers for your company [43:00] - How Leila Hormozi upholds her people's accountability based on her core values [50:00] - Leila Hormozi’s mission for Acquisition.com [52:50] - The most common misconception with Alex Hormozi and Leila Hormozi [53:30] - Leila Hormozi’s approach to education [57:06] - Leila Hormozi’s advice for founders [59:50] - Leila Hormozi's point behind ‘Engineering a culture where everyone wins’. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric's ad agency NP Digital << Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
8/25/20231 hour, 3 minutes, 55 seconds
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Leila Hormozi's Controversial 5- Minute Hiring Method: Does It Work?

Leila Hormozi sits down with Eric Siu, sharing her expert insights on talent acquisition strategies, building a resilient company culture, and refining operations for peak efficiency. Drawing from her own experiences, Leila offers valuable advice to aspiring founders looking to make their mark in the business landscape.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Leila Hormozi’s life and business update [04:43] - Leila Hormozi’s expertise in talent acquisition, culture, and operations  [12:07] - This is how you pass a Leila Hormozi job interview [13:26] - This is how Leila Hormozi fires employees [16:45] - How Leila Hormozi deals with the most difficult situation as a CEO [21:10] - Leila Hormozi's view on creators trading reputation for views [24:00] - The real Leila Hormozi behind the camera [28:30] - Leila Hormozi on content creation [30:20] - Mozi Talent: How to create and operate a talent funnel [36:20] - Creating an effective job hiring ad to find the best candidate [39:30] - Leila Hormozi on hiring high-level performers for your company [43:00] - How Leila Hormozi upholds her people's accountability based on her core values [50:00] - Leila Hormozi’s mission for Acquisition.com [52:50] - The most common misconception with Alex Hormozi and Leila Hormozi [53:30] - Leila Hormozi’s approach to education [57:06] - Leila Hormozi’s advice for founders [59:50] - Leila Hormozi's point behind ‘Engineering a culture where everyone wins’. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric's ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/25/20231 hour, 2 minutes, 56 seconds
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Inflation Cools but Rates Go Up – What This Means for Marketing #2543

In episode #2543, we explore the intricacies of the economy, specifically the phenomenon of cooling inflation paired with rising interest rates. Join us as we dissect the potential implications of this economic situation on marketing. We unpack how changing interest rates affect consumer behavior, spending habits, and overall market dynamics. Gain valuable insights into the strategies marketers and businesses might need to consider to navigate these shifts successfully. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or a business owner, this episode offers crucial insights into the connections between macroeconomic trends and marketing strategies. Tune in to stay informed about the evolving economic landscape and its impact on marketing decisions. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: inflation cools but rates go up – what this means for marketing. [00:13] The current state of inflation and interest rates. [01:10] Overview of the impact of interest rates on marketing. [01:40] Our predictions of the ongoing interest rate trend. [02:30] Reasons to be optimistic about the future of marketing. [03:35] Strategies to expand your marketing reach in today's economy [04:38] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
8/24/20235 minutes, 43 seconds
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Inflation Cools but Rates Go Up – What This Means for Marketing

In episode #2543, we explore the intricacies of the economy, specifically the phenomenon of cooling inflation paired with rising interest rates. Join us as we dissect the potential implications of this economic situation on marketing. We unpack how changing interest rates affect consumer behavior, spending habits, and overall market dynamics. Gain valuable insights into the strategies marketers and businesses might need to consider to navigate these shifts successfully. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or a business owner, this episode offers crucial insights into the connections between macroeconomic trends and marketing strategies. Tune in to stay informed about the evolving economic landscape and its impact on marketing decisions.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: inflation cools but rates go up – what this means for marketing. [00:13] The current state of inflation and interest rates. [01:10] Overview of the impact of interest rates on marketing. [01:40] Our predictions of the ongoing interest rate trend. [02:30] Reasons to be optimistic about the future of marketing. [03:35] Strategies to expand your marketing reach in today's economy [04:38] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/24/20234 minutes, 44 seconds
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Threads loses half of its 100M users #2542

In episode #2542, we delve into the news surrounding the social media platform Threads, which experienced a significant loss of half its 100 million users. Join us as we analyze the factors that might have contributed to this decline and discuss the lessons marketers and entrepreneurs can learn from Threads' experience. We explore the challenges faced by social media platforms in retaining user engagement and the implications for businesses that rely on these platforms for marketing. Gain valuable insights into the dynamic nature of social media trends and the importance of adapting strategies to changing user behaviors. Whether you're a marketer, business owner, or social media enthusiast, this episode provides valuable insights into user engagement, platform shifts, and staying resilient in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Tune in and stay informed about the dynamics that impact the social media ecosystem. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Threads loses half of its 100M users. [00:28] Important takeaways and lessons. [01:48] What we liked about Threads when it started. [02:22] Whether Threads will ultimately fail. [03:06] Retaining and expanding your user base. [03:25] Tips to get the most out of Threads as a marketer. [03:45] Posting to Threads to test content. [04:28] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Threads Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
8/23/20235 minutes, 38 seconds
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Threads loses half of its 100M users

In episode #2542, we delve into the news surrounding the social media platform Threads, which experienced a significant loss of half its 100 million users. Join us as we analyze the factors that might have contributed to this decline and discuss the lessons marketers and entrepreneurs can learn from Threads' experience. We explore the challenges faced by social media platforms in retaining user engagement and the implications for businesses that rely on these platforms for marketing. Gain valuable insights into the dynamic nature of social media trends and the importance of adapting strategies to changing user behaviors. Whether you're a marketer, business owner, or social media enthusiast, this episode provides valuable insights into user engagement, platform shifts, and staying resilient in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Tune in and stay informed about the dynamics that impact the social media ecosystem.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Threads loses half of its 100M users. [00:28] Important takeaways and lessons. [01:48] What we liked about Threads when it started. [02:22] Whether Threads will ultimately fail. [03:06] Retaining and expanding your user base. [03:25] Tips to get the most out of Threads as a marketer. [03:45] Posting to Threads to test content. [04:28] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Threads Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/23/20234 minutes, 39 seconds
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Is Becoming A Bestselling Author A Waste Of Time? #2541

In episode #2541, we question whether books truly aid in marketing efforts. As experienced authors ourselves, we share our perspectives on the impact of books on generating revenue and improving marketing strategies. Exploring both successful and less effective book examples, we discuss the challenges of keeping content relevant in rapidly changing industries. Tune in to discover the pros and cons of using books as a relationship platform, and whether writing a book is worth the investment in today's marketing landscape. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: whether books really help with marketing. [00:10] Reflecting on our books’ contribution to generating revenue. [00:54] Under what circumstances a book might have a substantial impact on marketing? [01:23] Does selling books translate to business growth? [04:53] The benefits of writing books. [05:15] Are there better ways to generate leads and improve deal flow? [06:33] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Hustle: The Power to Charge Your Life with Money, Meaning, and Momentum Leveling Up: How To Master The Game of Life The YouTube Formula Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
8/22/20237 minutes, 38 seconds
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Is Becoming A Bestselling Author A Waste Of Time?

In episode #2541, we question whether books truly aid in marketing efforts. As experienced authors ourselves, we share our perspectives on the impact of books on generating revenue and improving marketing strategies. Exploring both successful and less effective book examples, we discuss the challenges of keeping content relevant in rapidly changing industries. Tune in to discover the pros and cons of using books as a relationship platform, and whether writing a book is worth the investment in today's marketing landscape.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: whether books really help with marketing. [00:10] Reflecting on our books’ contribution to generating revenue. [00:54] Under what circumstances a book might have a substantial impact on marketing? [01:23] Does selling books translate to business growth? [04:53] The benefits of writing books. [05:15] Are there better ways to generate leads and improve deal flow? [06:33] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Hustle: The Power to Charge Your Life with Money, Meaning, and Momentum Leveling Up: How To Master The Game of Life The YouTube Formula Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/22/20236 minutes, 39 seconds
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Why International Expansion Is a Huge Business Growth Hack #2540

In episode #2540, we discuss the benefits of generating revenue from multiple countries through international marketing expansion. You’ll hear about the common pitfalls of focusing solely on your local region and the immense potential of expanding your business to a global scale. Tune in for our strategies for tapping into international markets, attracting diverse clients, and seizing opportunities abroad. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: generating revenue from multiple countries. [00:15] The various countries our clients are based in. [00:34] Why it’s important to expand marketing efforts beyond one's region. [00:51] What makes international expansion more beneficial than local? [02:05] Our simple playbook for international expansion. [04:05] The importance of cultural fit and shared values in hiring key executives for international expansion. [06:07] Using HREFLANG to rank content in different languages and countries. [06:36] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
8/21/20237 minutes, 44 seconds
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Why International Expansion Is a Huge Business Growth Hack

In episode #2540, we discuss the benefits of generating revenue from multiple countries through international marketing expansion. You’ll hear about the common pitfalls of focusing solely on your local region and the immense potential of expanding your business to a global scale. Tune in for our strategies for tapping into international markets, attracting diverse clients, and seizing opportunities abroad.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: generating revenue from multiple countries. [00:15] The various countries our clients are based in. [00:34] Why it’s important to expand marketing efforts beyond one's region. [00:51] What makes international expansion more beneficial than local? [02:05] Our simple playbook for international expansion. [04:05] The importance of cultural fit and shared values in hiring key executives for international expansion. [06:07] Using HREFLANG to rank content in different languages and countries. [06:36] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/21/20236 minutes, 45 seconds
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Advanced SEO Tactics for 2023 #2538

In episode #2538, we share advanced SEO tactics for 2023 and beyond, with a focus on programmatic SEO. You’ll discover the importance of keeping website content up-to-date for better SEO rankings as well as how to achieve high traffic through templated pages. We explain how AI-enhanced content creation can save you production time and the role human review still plays in this process. Tune in for a more surprising advanced SEO tactic and related M&A strategies.   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: advanced SEO tactics for 2023; a recap of our webinar with Brian Dean. [00:16] How to achieve high traffic through templated pages. [00:53] What programmatic SEO involves. [01:19] The importance of keeping website content up-to-date for better SEO rankings. [02:53] Why human review is essential in the process of updating content. [03:36] The production time saved by AI-enhanced content creation. [04:45] How to craft effective meta tags. [05:18] Another surprising advanced SEO tactic! [06:53] M&A (mergers and acquisitions) tips and strategies. [08:30] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Brian Dean on LinkedIn Brian Dean on X Backlinko Buy Then Build Buying a Small Business Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
8/20/20239 minutes, 35 seconds
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Advanced SEO Tactics for 2023

In episode #2538, we share advanced SEO tactics for 2023 and beyond, with a focus on programmatic SEO. You’ll discover the importance of keeping website content up-to-date for better SEO rankings as well as how to achieve high traffic through templated pages. We explain how AI-enhanced content creation can save you production time and the role human review still plays in this process. Tune in for a more surprising advanced SEO tactic and related M&amp;A strategies.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: advanced SEO tactics for 2023; a recap of our webinar with Brian Dean. [00:16] How to achieve high traffic through templated pages. [00:53] What programmatic SEO involves. [01:19] The importance of keeping website content up-to-date for better SEO rankings. [02:53] Why human review is essential in the process of updating content. [03:36] The production time saved by AI-enhanced content creation. [04:45] How to craft effective meta tags. [05:18] Another surprising advanced SEO tactic! [06:53] M&amp;A (mergers and acquisitions) tips and strategies. [08:30] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Brian Dean on LinkedIn Brian Dean on X Backlinko Buy Then Build Buying a Small Business Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/20/20238 minutes, 36 seconds
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What We Are Seeing in the Economy #2537

In episode #2537, we discuss the effects of the economy on marketing and sales, our observations on pipeline growth, and our perspectives on different economic indicators. Tune in to discover the direct relationship between marketing and the state of the economy and our hopes and predictions for economic recovery.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The economy and its impact on the marketing industry. [00:16] Are we going into a recession? [00:30] The direct relationship between marketing and the state of the economy. [00:53] Pipeline growth during different economic conditions. [04:04] Additional indicators of economic performance. [04:31] Potential short and long-term impacts on real estate and the services economy. [04:42] Hopes/ predictions for economic recovery. [04:50] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
8/19/20235 minutes, 58 seconds
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What We Are Seeing in the Economy

In episode #2537, we discuss the effects of the economy on marketing and sales, our observations on pipeline growth, and our perspectives on different economic indicators. Tune in to discover the direct relationship between marketing and the state of the economy and our hopes and predictions for economic recovery. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The economy and its impact on the marketing industry. [00:16] Are we going into a recession? [00:30] The direct relationship between marketing and the state of the economy. [00:53] Pipeline growth during different economic conditions. [04:04] Additional indicators of economic performance. [04:31] Potential short and long-term impacts on real estate and the services economy. [04:42] Hopes/ predictions for economic recovery. [04:50] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/19/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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Vice Media Raised $1.6B But Went Bankrupt Because of This #2536

In episode #2536, we delve into Vice Media Group’s bankruptcy, despite raising $1.6 billion! Join us as we share the biggest mistake that Vice made before exploring how their lack of relationships contributed to their downfall. We also explain why we believe that anyone can create their own media company and hazard a guess at whether the economy will have a soft or hard landing. Thanks for listening in! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Vice Media Raised $1.6B But Went Bankrupt Because of This. [00:39] Why Vice was a discovery platform and wasn’t very good with relationships. [01:16] The biggest issue Vice had: monetizing in the wrong way. [03:27] Why anybody can build their own media company (and should). [04:25] Whether the economy will have a hard or soft landing. [04:59] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Vice Media Group Facebook X Google Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
8/18/20236 minutes, 7 seconds
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Vice Media Raised $1.6B But Went Bankrupt Because of This

In episode #2536, we delve into Vice Media Group’s bankruptcy, despite raising $1.6 billion! Join us as we share the biggest mistake that Vice made before exploring how their lack of relationships contributed to their downfall. We also explain why we believe that anyone can create their own media company and hazard a guess at whether the economy will have a soft or hard landing. Thanks for listening in!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Vice Media Raised $1.6B But Went Bankrupt Because of This. [00:39] Why Vice was a discovery platform and wasn’t very good with relationships. [01:16] The biggest issue Vice had: monetizing in the wrong way. [03:27] Why anybody can build their own media company (and should). [04:25] Whether the economy will have a hard or soft landing. [04:59] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Vice Media Group Facebook X Google Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/18/20235 minutes, 8 seconds
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Alex Hormozi Was About to Lose Everything Until He Discovered This

Alex Hormozi sits down with Eric Siu to talk about his remarkable journey in the business world, sharing insights and wisdom gained through his experiences. Alex Hormozi provides valuable advice on business acquisitions, his playbook for scaling companies, and talks about his newest book ‘$100M Leads: How To Get Strangers To Want To Buy Your Stuff’. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Alex Hormozi’s business model [09:00] - Playbook on scaling companies 10x [15:38] - Alex Hormozi’s advice for people who want to start a business acquisition company [20:07] - Alex Hormozi shares the difference between majority and minority holdings in terms of management and profitability [24:00] - Alex Hormozi’s content marketing strategy evolution [27:19] - Alex Hormozi on the TikTokification of social media [33:00] - How Alex Hormozi creates his content [44:04] - Alex Hormozi chose business over Leila Hormozi [55:42] - Why Alex Hormozi agreed to a one-on-one interview with Eric Siu [59:00] - Twitter content strategy from Alex Hormozi and how it helped him write better [01:03:00] - $100M Leads: How To Get Strangers To Want To Buy Your Stuff [01:09:00] - Alex Hormozi on having children and his childhood [01:19:00] - How Alex Hormozi is planning to launch his book  [01:27:00] - Alex Hormozi’s principle on efforts, diminishing returns, exponential returns in life and business [01:37:00] - Organizational development tips for scaling business [01:45:37] - Alex Hormozi on fitness and lifestyle [01:58:17] - Where you can find Alex Hormozi’s newest book Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric's ad agency NP Digital << Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
8/17/20232 hours, 51 seconds
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Alex Hormozi Was About to Lose Everything Until He Discovered This

Alex Hormozi sits down with Eric Siu to talk about his remarkable journey in the business world, sharing insights and wisdom gained through his experiences. Alex Hormozi provides valuable advice on business acquisitions, his playbook for scaling companies, and talks about his newest book ‘$100M Leads: How To Get Strangers To Want To Buy Your Stuff’.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Alex Hormozi’s business model [09:00] - Playbook on scaling companies 10x [15:38] - Alex Hormozi’s advice for people who want to start a business acquisition company [20:07] - Alex Hormozi shares the difference between majority and minority holdings in terms of management and profitability [24:00] - Alex Hormozi’s content marketing strategy evolution [27:19] - Alex Hormozi on the TikTokification of social media [33:00] - How Alex Hormozi creates his content [44:04] - Alex Hormozi chose business over Leila Hormozi [55:42] - Why Alex Hormozi agreed to a one-on-one interview with Eric Siu [59:00] - Twitter content strategy from Alex Hormozi and how it helped him write better [01:03:00] - $100M Leads: How To Get Strangers To Want To Buy Your Stuff [01:09:00] - Alex Hormozi on having children and his childhood [01:19:00] - How Alex Hormozi is planning to launch his book  [01:27:00] - Alex Hormozi’s principle on efforts, diminishing returns, exponential returns in life and business [01:37:00] - Organizational development tips for scaling business [01:45:37] - Alex Hormozi on fitness and lifestyle [01:58:17] - Where you can find Alex Hormozi’s newest book Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric's ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/17/20231 hour, 58 minutes, 51 seconds
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Mastering Longevity and Abundance with Peter Diamandis

Eric Siu chats with entrepreneur, author, and visionary known for his pioneering work in space exploration and technology, Peter Diamandis! As the founder of the XPRIZE Foundation and Singularity University, he has dedicated his career to incentivizing innovation and shaping a future of abundance. Tune in to this awe-inspiring episode to gain a glimpse into the mind of a true visionary who continues to pave the way for a better, bolder future. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [01:00] - Are we living in a simulation? [03:17] - Exponential technologies and MTP [10:43] - Being the CEO of multiple companies [16:11] - The right time to replace yourself [18:32] - What is XPRIZE? [25:00] - Working with AI  [30:00] - Abundance 360 and Executive Program [35:28] - Is AI going to kill us? [43:29] - The wealth gap [46:07] - Being pro-human vs. pro intelligence [49:50] - Technology in healthcare [56:31] - How to live longer? [1:10:34] - The DMT experience Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric's ad agency NP Digital << Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
8/16/20231 hour, 20 minutes, 34 seconds
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Mastering Longevity and Abundance with Peter Diamandis

Eric Siu chats with entrepreneur, author, and visionary known for his pioneering work in space exploration and technology, Peter Diamandis! As the founder of the XPRIZE Foundation and Singularity University, he has dedicated his career to incentivizing innovation and shaping a future of abundance. Tune in to this awe-inspiring episode to gain a glimpse into the mind of a true visionary who continues to pave the way for a better, bolder future.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [01:00] - Are we living in a simulation? [03:17] - Exponential technologies and MTP [10:43] - Being the CEO of multiple companies [16:11] - The right time to replace yourself [18:32] - What is XPRIZE? [25:00] - Working with AI  [30:00] - Abundance 360 and Executive Program [35:28] - Is AI going to kill us? [43:29] - The wealth gap [46:07] - Being pro-human vs. pro intelligence [49:50] - Technology in healthcare [56:31] - How to live longer? [1:10:34] - The DMT experience Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric's ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/16/20231 hour, 19 minutes, 34 seconds
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LU Founders Q&A: How We're Expanding Our Content Using AI

Join Neil Patel and Eric Siu in an engaging live session at the Leveling Up Founders Event. Acquire valuable insights on harnessing AI across diverse business aspects, encompassing global expansion, talent acquisition, and more.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - How we are expanding our Marketing School Podcast to exceed 100M Downloads [01:00] - How we use Programmatic SEO to increase traffic  [08:00] - Why AI isn’t the best tool for content creation [10:20] - How you should use AI in marketing besides creating content [11:00] - Grow your business and revenue by expanding globally, here’s why [14:34] - More ways to use AI for your business [17:15] - Why you should give something away for free to grow your business [19:16] - Hire the best people for your company, here’s how to find them [20:29] - Newsletters are making a comeback [23:10] - Eric Siu and Neil Patel answer questions on SEO, AI Marketing, Paid Ads, and more Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric's ad agency NP Digital << Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
8/15/202351 minutes, 59 seconds
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LU Founders Q&A: How We're Expanding Our Content Using AI

Join Neil Patel and Eric Siu in an engaging live session at the Leveling Up Founders Event. Acquire valuable insights on harnessing AI across diverse business aspects, encompassing global expansion, talent acquisition, and more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - How we are expanding our Marketing School Podcast to exceed 100M Downloads [01:00] - How we use Programmatic SEO to increase traffic  [08:00] - Why AI isn’t the best tool for content creation [10:20] - How you should use AI in marketing besides creating content [11:00] - Grow your business and revenue by expanding globally, here’s why [14:34] - More ways to use AI for your business [17:15] - Why you should give something away for free to grow your business [19:16] - Hire the best people for your company, here’s how to find them [20:29] - Newsletters are making a comeback [23:10] - Eric Siu and Neil Patel answer questions on SEO, AI Marketing, Paid Ads, and more Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric's ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/15/202350 minutes, 59 seconds
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Discovery Platforms vs Relationship Platforms #2534

In episode #2534, we make the distinction between discovery platforms and relationship platforms, how you can leverage both to your advantage, and more! We discuss why you want to use your discovery platforms that have good, organic reach and let them turn into relationship platforms before sharing how we generate more revenue when our content is specific. Finally, we tell you how we’d approach starting our businesses from scratch today!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Discovery Platforms vs Relationship Platforms. [00:40] Some examples of “better relationship platforms.” [01:00] Why do you want discovery platforms with good reach to become relationship platforms? [03:09] How specific content allows us to generate more revenue (with fewer views). [03:50] Reasons we’d start with a podcast if we were to start our businesses from scratch. [05:08] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: LinkedIn Tiktok Instagram Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
8/14/20236 minutes, 19 seconds
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Discovery Platforms vs Relationship Platforms

In episode #2534, we make the distinction between discovery platforms and relationship platforms, how you can leverage both to your advantage, and more! We discuss why you want to use your discovery platforms that have good, organic reach and let them turn into relationship platforms before sharing how we generate more revenue when our content is specific. Finally, we tell you how we’d approach starting our businesses from scratch today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Discovery Platforms vs Relationship Platforms. [00:40] Some examples of “better relationship platforms.” [01:00] Why do you want discovery platforms with good reach to become relationship platforms? [03:09] How specific content allows us to generate more revenue (with fewer views). [03:50] Reasons we’d start with a podcast if we were to start our businesses from scratch. [05:08] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: LinkedIn Tiktok Instagram Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/14/20235 minutes, 20 seconds
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MrBeast Gets Sued for $100M, Dave Portnoy Buys Barstool Back for $1, How Forbes does SEO, Barbie's Marketing Results & More

Neil and Eric dissect the latest news and trends in marketing, business, and entertainment. Neil Patel also shares his insights on Eric Siu's recent Leveling Up Founders Mastermind.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Neil Patel reacts to Eric Siu’s recent Leveling Up Founders Mastermind [03:00] - Watch out for Marketing School’s Q and A episode from the conference [07:00] - Dave Portnoy Buys Barstool Back for $1 [08:50] - MrBeast Gets Sued for $100M [10:50] - Barbie's Marketing Results & Revenue [18:11] - What the venture market tells you about the market right now [22:28] - How Forbes does SEO Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric's ad agency NP Digital << Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
8/13/202330 minutes, 5 seconds
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MrBeast Gets Sued for $100M, Dave Portnoy Buys Barstool Back for $1, How Forbes does SEO, Barbie's Marketing Results & More

Neil and Eric dissect the latest news and trends in marketing, business, and entertainment. Neil Patel also shares his insights on Eric Siu's recent Leveling Up Founders Mastermind. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Neil Patel reacts to Eric Siu’s recent Leveling Up Founders Mastermind [03:00] - Watch out for Marketing School’s Q and A episode from the conference [07:00] - Dave Portnoy Buys Barstool Back for $1 [08:50] - MrBeast Gets Sued for $100M [10:50] - Barbie's Marketing Results &amp; Revenue [18:11] - What the venture market tells you about the market right now [22:28] - How Forbes does SEO Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric's ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/13/202328 minutes, 6 seconds
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FB Conversion Pixel Going Away #2533

In episode #2533, we’re discussing the departure of the Facebook conversion pixel. Tune in as we share some tips for what we can do about this, explain the importance of having (and harnessing) your own first-party data, and assure you that this isn’t the end of the world. We even explain what a CDP is and why you want to build one, so don’t miss out! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: FB Conversion Pixel Going Away. [01:08] What you need to do about this change. [02:13] The increasing importance of having your own first-party data [02:28] Why this isn’t the end of the world. [02:56] How to harness your own first-party data and why that’s imperative. [04:46] What a CDP is and why you want to build it. [05:44] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Facebook Google Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
8/12/20236 minutes, 56 seconds
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FB Conversion Pixel Going Away

In episode #2533, we’re discussing the departure of the Facebook conversion pixel. Tune in as we share some tips for what we can do about this, explain the importance of having (and harnessing) your own first-party data, and assure you that this isn’t the end of the world. We even explain what a CDP is and why you want to build one, so don’t miss out!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: FB Conversion Pixel Going Away. [01:08] What you need to do about this change. [02:13] The increasing importance of having your own first-party data [02:28] Why this isn’t the end of the world. [02:56] How to harness your own first-party data and why that’s imperative. [04:46] What a CDP is and why you want to build it. [05:44] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Facebook Google Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/12/20235 minutes, 57 seconds
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Disney Pulls Back on Marvel and Star Wars Content #2532

In episode #2532, we talk about why Disney has decided to stop producing so much Marvel and Star Wars content. We discuss what these franchises are used for at Disney before delving into why having too much of it isn’t beneficial. To learn how to make the most out of your marketing strategies from the actions of the one and only Disney, press play now! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Disney Pulls Back on Marvel and Star Wars Content. [00:19] What companies like Disney and Netflix are using Marvel and Star Wars for? [01:58] Why too much of this content on Disney Plus is not worth it for the company? [03:13] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Disney Plus Netflix Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu
8/11/20234 minutes, 20 seconds
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Disney Pulls Back on Marvel and Star Wars Content

In episode #2532, we talk about why Disney has decided to stop producing so much Marvel and Star Wars content. We discuss what these franchises are used for at Disney before delving into why having too much of it isn’t beneficial. To learn how to make the most out of your marketing strategies from the actions of the one and only Disney, press play now!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Disney Pulls Back on Marvel and Star Wars Content. [00:19] What companies like Disney and Netflix are using Marvel and Star Wars for? [01:58] Why too much of this content on Disney Plus is not worth it for the company? [03:13] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Disney Plus Netflix Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/11/20233 minutes, 21 seconds
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There Are LESS Active Podcasts in July 2023 Than In 2018: What It Means For You #2531

In episode #2531, we delve into the fact that there are LESS active podcasts in July 2023 than in 2018 (and what it means for you!) In 2018, there were 55000 active podcasts and today there are 493000. Don’t worry, the news came as a surprise to Eric and Neil too. Tune in today to hear why short-form content, utilizing video, and understanding psychology are the keys to making a name for yourself in today’s podcasting industry!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: There Are LESS Active Podcasts in July 2023 Than In 2018: What It Means For You. [00:43] The number of active podcasts in 2023 compared to active podcasts in 2018.  [01:38] Why video content (as opposed to audio only) is the way to go.  [02:42] Factors that influence retention rates.  [03:18] The power of short-form, repurposable content.  [03:56] Skills to master to succeed as a podcaster.  [04:37] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Sign up for the next Marketing Mastermind class on Leveling Up Founders Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
8/10/20235 minutes, 52 seconds
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There Are LESS Active Podcasts in July 2023 Than In 2018: What It Means For You

In episode #2531, we delve into the fact that there are LESS active podcasts in July 2023 than in 2018 (and what it means for you!) In 2018, there were 55000 active podcasts and today there are 493000. Don’t worry, the news came as a surprise to Eric and Neil too. Tune in today to hear why short-form content, utilizing video, and understanding psychology are the keys to making a name for yourself in today’s podcasting industry! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: There Are LESS Active Podcasts in July 2023 Than In 2018: What It Means For You. [00:43] The number of active podcasts in 2023 compared to active podcasts in 2018.  [01:38] Why video content (as opposed to audio only) is the way to go.  [02:42] Factors that influence retention rates.  [03:18] The power of short-form, repurposable content.  [03:56] Skills to master to succeed as a podcaster.  [04:37] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Sign up for the next Marketing Mastermind class on Leveling Up Founders Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/10/20234 minutes, 53 seconds
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Big VC Firm Shows Where Economy Is At (and How This Will Affect Your Growth Big Time) #2530

In episode #2530, Eric and Neil discuss how a big VC firm shows where the economy is at (and how this will affect your growth big time!). The end of free money is over and we’ve entered a period of rational valuations, innovation, and profitable growth, which has huge implications for marketers. Tune in today to hear how to approach fundraising, hiring, and investing to help your business thrive in the current landscape. Hint: efficiency is key!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Big VC Firm Shows Where Economy Is At (and How This Will Affect Your Growth Big Time) [00:56] Companies that make up the ‘Magnificent Seven.’  [01:01] How most companies are faring economically compared to the ‘Magnificent Seven.’ [02:00] Elements that characterized the era of free money.  [02:20] Factors that indicate the end of the free-money era, and what this means for marketers.  [03:08] The importance of prioritizing the hiring of high-quality team members.  [04:40] How business leaders approach growth differently in good and bad markets.  [05:13] An overview of the current fundraising, hiring, and investment landscapes.  [05:46] The key players that business leaders should be hiring right now  [06:29] A story that epitomizes the current business environment.  [08:19] Memorable quotes on pivoting from some of the world’s top business leaders.  [08:46] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Sign up for the next Marketing Mastermind class on Leveling Up Founders Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
8/9/20239 minutes, 52 seconds
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Big VC Firm Shows Where Economy Is At (and How This Will Affect Your Growth Big Time)

In episode #2530, Eric and Neil discuss how a big VC firm shows where the economy is at (and how this will affect your growth big time!). The end of free money is over and we’ve entered a period of rational valuations, innovation, and profitable growth, which has huge implications for marketers. Tune in today to hear how to approach fundraising, hiring, and investing to help your business thrive in the current landscape. Hint: efficiency is key! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Big VC Firm Shows Where Economy Is At (and How This Will Affect Your Growth Big Time) [00:56] Companies that make up the ‘Magnificent Seven.’  [01:01] How most companies are faring economically compared to the ‘Magnificent Seven.’ [02:00] Elements that characterized the era of free money.  [02:20] Factors that indicate the end of the free-money era, and what this means for marketers.  [03:08] The importance of prioritizing the hiring of high-quality team members.  [04:40] How business leaders approach growth differently in good and bad markets.  [05:13] An overview of the current fundraising, hiring, and investment landscapes.  [05:46] The key players that business leaders should be hiring right now  [06:29] A story that epitomizes the current business environment.  [08:19] Memorable quotes on pivoting from some of the world’s top business leaders.  [08:46] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Sign up for the next Marketing Mastermind class on Leveling Up Founders Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/9/20238 minutes, 52 seconds
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What is the Inverse Entrepreneur Effect? #2529

In episode #2529, we take a look at a new concept known as the inverse entrepreneur effect. This concept of business implies that your regular hierarchical pyramid is flipped upside-down. With the creator or brand on the bottom, they build upward with positions and people they need as the business grows. Join us as we take a look at the trouble with this new creator economy and explore the idea of reversing the upside-down pyramid to prevent your business from becoming reliant on one person, negating the Key Man Risk. For more insights and practical takeaways, tune in now.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: What is the Inverse Entrepreneur Effect? [00:05] A new concept where the pyramid is flipped upside-down. [00:40] The trouble with the creator economy. [01:50] A good example of making everything not reliant on the brand/creator. [02:28] We talk about ‘The Lindy Effect.’ [03:00] Reversing your company to a right-side-up pyramid. [04:00] How to prevent your business from becoming/being reliant on one person. [04:40] A quick look at what Logan Paul is doing. [05:11] ‘Key Man Risk’ and what it means in business. [05:24] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! LVMH with Bernard Arnault. Logan Paul and Prime. Register for the Leveling Up Founders Event here! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
8/8/20236 minutes, 42 seconds
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What is the Inverse Entrepreneur Effect?

In episode #2529, we take a look at a new concept known as the inverse entrepreneur effect. This concept of business implies that your regular hierarchical pyramid is flipped upside-down. With the creator or brand on the bottom, they build upward with positions and people they need as the business grows. Join us as we take a look at the trouble with this new creator economy and explore the idea of reversing the upside-down pyramid to prevent your business from becoming reliant on one person, negating the Key Man Risk. For more insights and practical takeaways, tune in now. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: What is the Inverse Entrepreneur Effect? [00:05] A new concept where the pyramid is flipped upside-down. [00:40] The trouble with the creator economy. [01:50] A good example of making everything not reliant on the brand/creator. [02:28] We talk about ‘The Lindy Effect.’ [03:00] Reversing your company to a right-side-up pyramid. [04:00] How to prevent your business from becoming/being reliant on one person. [04:40] A quick look at what Logan Paul is doing. [05:11] ‘Key Man Risk’ and what it means in business. [05:24] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! LVMH with Bernard Arnault. Logan Paul and Prime. Register for the Leveling Up Founders Event here! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/8/20235 minutes, 42 seconds
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Why Elon's Funding of Legal Bills is a Smart Marketing Move #2555

Discover why Elon's funding of legal bills is a brilliant marketing move! Join Neil and Eric as they analyze the strategic implications and public perception in this insightful video. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Elon Musk’s smart marketing strategy  [01:00] - Neil Patel and Eric Siu’s reaction to Elon Musk’s recent tweet [02:48] - Why freedom of speech is important  [03:40] - Marketers should learn how to adapt socially Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric's ad agency NP Digital << Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
8/7/20235 minutes, 31 seconds
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Why Elon's Funding of Legal Bills is a Smart Marketing Move

Discover why Elon's funding of legal bills is a brilliant marketing move! Join Neil and Eric as they analyze the strategic implications and public perception in this insightful video.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Elon Musk’s smart marketing strategy  [01:00] - Neil Patel and Eric Siu’s reaction to Elon Musk’s recent tweet [02:48] - Why freedom of speech is important  [03:40] - Marketers should learn how to adapt socially Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric's ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/7/20234 minutes, 31 seconds
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Why Webinars Are Still a Moneymaker in 2023 #2528

In episode #2528, we talk about why webinars are still a moneymaker in 2023. We explore what webinars look like and why webinars have to be very specific before chatting about frequency, conversion rates, and the concept of partner webinars. We take a quick look at who tackles sign-ups and follow-ups, post-webinar Q&As, and who does the presenting. Hopefully, this episode leaves listeners with an informed perspective of how Neil and Eric go about doing their webinars. For all this, and more, start listening now! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Why Webinars Are Still a Moneymaker in 2023. [00:05] A quick explanation of what webinars are. [00:45] Why webinars have to be super specific: lead quality. [01:40] A look at the frequency of doing webinars. [02:35] Conversion rates and partner webinars. [03:13] Sales team and marketing teams: sign-ups and follow-ups.  [03:57] Why it depends on what you are selling and understanding your audience. [04:38] Q & A after webinars and how they are helpful.  [05:00] Who presents the webinars (and the slides therein).  [05:58] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Register for the Leveling Up Founders Event here! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
8/6/20237 minutes, 22 seconds
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Why Webinars Are Still a Moneymaker in 2023

In episode #2528, we talk about why webinars are still a moneymaker in 2023. We explore what webinars look like and why webinars have to be very specific before chatting about frequency, conversion rates, and the concept of partner webinars. We take a quick look at who tackles sign-ups and follow-ups, post-webinar Q&amp;As, and who does the presenting. Hopefully, this episode leaves listeners with an informed perspective of how Neil and Eric go about doing their webinars. For all this, and more, start listening now!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Why Webinars Are Still a Moneymaker in 2023. [00:05] A quick explanation of what webinars are. [00:45] Why webinars have to be super specific: lead quality. [01:40] A look at the frequency of doing webinars. [02:35] Conversion rates and partner webinars. [03:13] Sales team and marketing teams: sign-ups and follow-ups.  [03:57] Why it depends on what you are selling and understanding your audience. [04:38] Q &amp; A after webinars and how they are helpful.  [05:00] Who presents the webinars (and the slides therein).  [05:58] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Register for the Leveling Up Founders Event here! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/6/20236 minutes, 23 seconds
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Andrew Wilkinson Makes $12K/Mo on Twitter Subs? #2527

In episode #2527, we discuss the success story of Andrew Wilkinson and his impressive earnings of $12,000 per month through Twitter subscriptions. In our conversation, we explore Andrew's unique approach to monetizing his Twitter presence and the strategies that contributed to his remarkable achievement. Gain valuable insights into the concept of subscriptions and how content creators like Andrew have leveraged this model to build a sustainable income stream. Whether you're a content creator, social media enthusiast, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode offers valuable lessons on innovative monetization strategies for the digital landscape. Tune in and discover how Andrew's Twitter success can inspire and inform your own creative business ventures. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Andrew Wilkinson Makes $12K/Mo on Twitter Subs? [00:55] Subscriptions as a foundation for B2B investors. [01:43] Why you should start generating revenue from subscriptions. [02:04] How Andrew monetized his Twitter subscriptions. [02:56] Essential aspects to consider regarding subscriptions. [03:42] Feeback received from listeners about the podcast. [04:22] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Andrew Wilkinson on Twitter Andrew Wilkinson on LinkedIn Tiny WeCommerce Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
8/5/20235 minutes, 25 seconds
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Andrew Wilkinson Makes $12K/Mo on Twitter Subs?

In episode #2527, we discuss the success story of Andrew Wilkinson and his impressive earnings of $12,000 per month through Twitter subscriptions. In our conversation, we explore Andrew's unique approach to monetizing his Twitter presence and the strategies that contributed to his remarkable achievement. Gain valuable insights into the concept of subscriptions and how content creators like Andrew have leveraged this model to build a sustainable income stream. Whether you're a content creator, social media enthusiast, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode offers valuable lessons on innovative monetization strategies for the digital landscape. Tune in and discover how Andrew's Twitter success can inspire and inform your own creative business ventures.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Andrew Wilkinson Makes $12K/Mo on Twitter Subs? [00:55] Subscriptions as a foundation for B2B investors. [01:43] Why you should start generating revenue from subscriptions. [02:04] How Andrew monetized his Twitter subscriptions. [02:56] Essential aspects to consider regarding subscriptions. [03:42] Feeback received from listeners about the podcast. [04:22] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Andrew Wilkinson on Twitter Andrew Wilkinson on LinkedIn Tiny WeCommerce Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/5/20234 minutes, 25 seconds
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Paid Social Is a Terrible Investment for B2B #2526

In episode #2526, we discuss the pitfalls of using paid social advertising as an investment for B2B businesses. Join us as we explore the reasons why paid social might not be the most effective strategy for reaching B2B audiences and generating significant returns. We delve into the fascinating dataset from Metadata and discuss the unique challenges and considerations that B2B marketers face when utilizing social media platforms for advertising. Learn about alternative approaches and marketing channels that may yield better results for B2B companies seeking to expand their reach and boost conversions. Tune in and upgrade your marketing strategy to achieve greater success in the B2B landscape. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Paid Social Is a Terrible Investment for B2B. [00:35] Highlights of the groundbreaking data from Metadata. [01:00] Analysis of the most interesting findings from Metadata. [01:44] Circumstances where paid social works well. [02:42] Lead to win rates of paid socials. [03:16] A key aspect of advertisements: efficiency. [03:50] How to know if paid advertising is effective. [04:34] Brand awareness and targeting an audience based on data. [04:48] A final takeaway from the Metadata dataset. [05:44] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Metadata Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
8/4/20236 minutes, 50 seconds
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Paid Social Is a Terrible Investment for B2B

In episode #2526, we discuss the pitfalls of using paid social advertising as an investment for B2B businesses. Join us as we explore the reasons why paid social might not be the most effective strategy for reaching B2B audiences and generating significant returns. We delve into the fascinating dataset from Metadata and discuss the unique challenges and considerations that B2B marketers face when utilizing social media platforms for advertising. Learn about alternative approaches and marketing channels that may yield better results for B2B companies seeking to expand their reach and boost conversions. Tune in and upgrade your marketing strategy to achieve greater success in the B2B landscape.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Paid Social Is a Terrible Investment for B2B. [00:35] Highlights of the groundbreaking data from Metadata. [01:00] Analysis of the most interesting findings from Metadata. [01:44] Circumstances where paid social works well. [02:42] Lead to win rates of paid socials. [03:16] A key aspect of advertisements: efficiency. [03:50] How to know if paid advertising is effective. [04:34] Brand awareness and targeting an audience based on data. [04:48] A final takeaway from the Metadata dataset. [05:44] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Metadata Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/4/20235 minutes, 50 seconds
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Why MrBeast Learned That Ads Are NOT The Way To Monetize For The Long Term #2525

In episode #2525, we discuss the lessons learned by MrBeast on why ads are not the ideal long-term monetization strategy. Join us as we analyze the journey of MrBeast, a prominent YouTube personality known for his philanthropy and attention-grabbing stunts. Discover the drawbacks of relying solely on ads for revenue and the potential limitations in scalability and sustainability. We explore alternative monetization methods that content creators like MrBeast have adopted to build a thriving and lasting income stream. Whether you are a content creator, entrepreneur, or marketer, this episode offers valuable insights into crafting effective monetization strategies for long-term success. Tune in and learn from MrBeast's experiences to optimize your business content for growth and sustainability. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Why MrBeast Learned That Ads Are NOT The Way To Monetize For The Long Term. [00:20] How advertisers are making more money than you. [01:10] An alternative to ad revenue: providing products and services. [01:39] Why it is all about margins. [02:35] Leading with the audience first. [03:01] Short-term strategies for getting started. [03:26] Interesting findings from the Linktree Creator Report.  [04:00] A key aspect to keep in mind. [04:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out MrBeast on YouTube Feastables ‘The 2022 Creator Report’ | Linktree Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
8/3/20235 minutes, 30 seconds
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Why MrBeast Learned That Ads Are NOT The Way To Monetize For The Long Term

In episode #2525, we discuss the lessons learned by MrBeast on why ads are not the ideal long-term monetization strategy. Join us as we analyze the journey of MrBeast, a prominent YouTube personality known for his philanthropy and attention-grabbing stunts. Discover the drawbacks of relying solely on ads for revenue and the potential limitations in scalability and sustainability. We explore alternative monetization methods that content creators like MrBeast have adopted to build a thriving and lasting income stream. Whether you are a content creator, entrepreneur, or marketer, this episode offers valuable insights into crafting effective monetization strategies for long-term success. Tune in and learn from MrBeast's experiences to optimize your business content for growth and sustainability.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Why MrBeast Learned That Ads Are NOT The Way To Monetize For The Long Term. [00:20] How advertisers are making more money than you. [01:10] An alternative to ad revenue: providing products and services. [01:39] Why it is all about margins. [02:35] Leading with the audience first. [03:01] Short-term strategies for getting started. [03:26] Interesting findings from the Linktree Creator Report.  [04:00] A key aspect to keep in mind. [04:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out MrBeast on YouTube Feastables ‘The 2022 Creator Report’ | Linktree Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/3/20234 minutes, 30 seconds
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Apple Declares War on Newsletters #2524

In episode #2524, we discuss Apple's declaration of war on newsletters. Join us as we explore the recent developments and changes implemented by Apple that impact newsletter creators and subscribers. We investigate the potential implications for content creators, marketing strategies, and the future of newsletters in light of these changes. Hear valuable insights into the evolving landscape of digital content distribution and the challenges faced by newsletter platforms. Whether you are a content creator, marketer, or avid newsletter reader, this episode offers valuable analysis and recommendations to navigate the shifting newsletter landscape effectively. Tune in to stay informed and adapt your marketing strategies accordingly in response to Apple's latest moves. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Apple Declares War on Newsletters. [00:10] How iOS 17 will impact the distribution of marketing material. [01:15] Ways companies are adapting to Apple’s new privacy rules. [02:05] Results from a survey regarding the impacts of Apple’s privacy rules. [02:58] What Apple is really good at: telling a story. [03:12] Why newsletters are not at risk, despite the changes by Apple. [04:07] An essential metric to track the success of newsletters. [04:24] We share our newsletter tracking metrics.  [05:17] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! ‘Apple has declared war on email newsletters’ | Substack Beehiiv Sign up for the next Marketing Mastermind class on Leveling Up Founders Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
8/2/20236 minutes, 30 seconds
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Apple Declares War on Newsletters

In episode #2524, we discuss Apple's declaration of war on newsletters. Join us as we explore the recent developments and changes implemented by Apple that impact newsletter creators and subscribers. We investigate the potential implications for content creators, marketing strategies, and the future of newsletters in light of these changes. Hear valuable insights into the evolving landscape of digital content distribution and the challenges faced by newsletter platforms. Whether you are a content creator, marketer, or avid newsletter reader, this episode offers valuable analysis and recommendations to navigate the shifting newsletter landscape effectively. Tune in to stay informed and adapt your marketing strategies accordingly in response to Apple's latest moves.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Apple Declares War on Newsletters. [00:10] How iOS 17 will impact the distribution of marketing material. [01:15] Ways companies are adapting to Apple’s new privacy rules. [02:05] Results from a survey regarding the impacts of Apple’s privacy rules. [02:58] What Apple is really good at: telling a story. [03:12] Why newsletters are not at risk, despite the changes by Apple. [04:07] An essential metric to track the success of newsletters. [04:24] We share our newsletter tracking metrics.  [05:17] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! ‘Apple has declared war on email newsletters’ | Substack Beehiiv Sign up for the next Marketing Mastermind class on Leveling Up Founders Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/2/20235 minutes, 31 seconds
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X Offers Up to 50% in Discounts #2547

Neil and Eric talk about the incredible discounts and deals that X is offering, with discounts of up to 50% TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - “X” wants to make your Twitter ROI more profitable [01:00] - How Elon Musk will implement up to 50% discount and how you can maximize it [02:12] - Advertising on Twitter has become cheaper since Elon Musk took over. [03:33] - This is the best time to take advantage of Twitter ads Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric's ad agency NP Digital << Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
8/1/20234 minutes, 53 seconds
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X Offers Up to 50% in Discounts

Neil and Eric talk about the incredible discounts and deals that X is offering, with discounts of up to 50%TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - “X” wants to make your Twitter ROI more profitable [01:00] - How Elon Musk will implement up to 50% discount and how you can maximize it [02:12] - Advertising on Twitter has become cheaper since Elon Musk took over. [03:33] - This is the best time to take advantage of Twitter ads Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric's ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/1/20233 minutes, 54 seconds
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What the Hollywood Actor Strike Can Teach You About Marketing #2546

Eric and Neil delve into the repercussions of the Hollywood Actor Strike and discover invaluable marketing lessons that can be applied across various industries. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - The impact of the Hollywood Strike  [02:00] - What can we learn from it from a marketing standpoint [02:45] - What Neil Patel thinks about the Hollywood Strike and how will it affect content creation [04:57] - Why this is a great time for creators to produce content  [05:47] - Being afraid of a future dominated by technology is inherent to human nature Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric's ad agency NP Digital << Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
7/31/20237 minutes, 56 seconds
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What the Hollywood Actor Strike Can Teach You About Marketing

Eric and Neil delve into the repercussions of the Hollywood Actor Strike and discover invaluable marketing lessons that can be applied across various industries.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - The impact of the Hollywood Strike  [02:00] - What can we learn from it from a marketing standpoint [02:45] - What Neil Patel thinks about the Hollywood Strike and how will it affect content creation [04:57] - Why this is a great time for creators to produce content  [05:47] - Being afraid of a future dominated by technology is inherent to human nature Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric's ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/31/20236 minutes, 56 seconds
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Elon destroyed the concept of hiring brand agencies for millions of dollars

In this episode, Neil and Eric talk about how Elon Musk has revolutionized the concept of hiring brand agencies for millions of dollars. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Elon Musk and 99designs on redefining the strategy of hiring a brand agency [01:30] - What do Neil Patel and Eric Siu think about this whole Twitter rebrand? [02:38] - Is this the end of brand agencies? [04:04] - Neil Patel and Eric Siu rebranding tips and tricks [05:10] - Why conversion should be the top priority instead of just redesigning your brand Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric's ad agency NP Digital << Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
7/30/20237 minutes, 57 seconds
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Elon destroyed the concept of hiring brand agencies for millions of dollars

In this episode, Neil and Eric talk about how Elon Musk has revolutionized the concept of hiring brand agencies for millions of dollars. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Elon Musk and 99designs on redefining the strategy of hiring a brand agency [01:30] - What do Neil Patel and Eric Siu think about this whole Twitter rebrand? [02:38] - Is this the end of brand agencies? [04:04] - Neil Patel and Eric Siu rebranding tips and tricks [05:10] - Why conversion should be the top priority instead of just redesigning your brand Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric's ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/30/20236 minutes, 58 seconds
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Twitter Rebrands to X and destroys a reported $4-20B in brand value

In this episode, Neil and Eric talk about Twitter's bold rebranding as "X," a move that resulted in a reported $4-20B loss in brand value. They delve into the reasons behind this decision and the potential implications it holds for the platform's future. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - What Neil Patel thinks about Elon Musk’s decision to rebrand Twitter [02:00] - This will be the biggest redirect project in SEO [03:40] - What does Twitter's CEO, Linda Yaccarino, think about this rebrand? [04:37] - Why Eric Siu and Neil Patel think rebranding is unnecessary Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric's ad agency NP Digital << Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
7/29/20237 minutes, 31 seconds
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Twitter Rebrands to X and destroys a reported $4-20B in brand value

In this episode, Neil and Eric talk about Twitter's bold rebranding as "X," a move that resulted in a reported $4-20B loss in brand value. They delve into the reasons behind this decision and the potential implications it holds for the platform's future.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - What Neil Patel thinks about Elon Musk’s decision to rebrand Twitter [02:00] - This will be the biggest redirect project in SEO [03:40] - What does Twitter's CEO, Linda Yaccarino, think about this rebrand? [04:37] - Why Eric Siu and Neil Patel think rebranding is unnecessary Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric's ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/29/20236 minutes, 31 seconds
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The Wealthiest People in the World Do This One Thing Only #2522

In episode #2522, we reveal the one thing that the wealthiest people in the world do exclusively. Join us as we explore the common practice among the ultra-rich and discuss its impact on their success. Gain valuable insights into the mindset, habits, and strategies employed by these individuals to accumulate vast wealth. Whether you aspire to join the ranks of the wealthiest or simply seek inspiration for personal growth, this episode offers valuable lessons and actionable takeaways to help you on your journey to financial success. Tune in and discover the key to unlocking wealth in this enlightening episode. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Wealthiest People in the World Do This One Thing Only. [00:55] What wealthy and successful people all have in common. [02:12] How successful people expand their accumulated wealth. [02:47] An example of someone who built their wealth by focusing on a niche. [04:03] Successful people who have an investor mindset. [04:36] Focusing on a niche before expanding into new ventures. [04:50] Another commonality between successful people. [05:27] The advantages of entering a mass market. [05:53] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Sign up for the next Marketing Mastermind class on Leveling Up Founders Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
7/28/20237 minutes, 7 seconds
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The Wealthiest People in the World Do This One Thing Only

In episode #2522, we reveal the one thing that the wealthiest people in the world do exclusively. Join us as we explore the common practice among the ultra-rich and discuss its impact on their success. Gain valuable insights into the mindset, habits, and strategies employed by these individuals to accumulate vast wealth. Whether you aspire to join the ranks of the wealthiest or simply seek inspiration for personal growth, this episode offers valuable lessons and actionable takeaways to help you on your journey to financial success. Tune in and discover the key to unlocking wealth in this enlightening episode.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Wealthiest People in the World Do This One Thing Only. [00:55] What wealthy and successful people all have in common. [02:12] How successful people expand their accumulated wealth. [02:47] An example of someone who built their wealth by focusing on a niche. [04:03] Successful people who have an investor mindset. [04:36] Focusing on a niche before expanding into new ventures. [04:50] Another commonality between successful people. [05:27] The advantages of entering a mass market. [05:53] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Sign up for the next Marketing Mastermind class on Leveling Up Founders Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/28/20236 minutes, 8 seconds
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Why You Have To Take Back Control of Your Content #2521

In episode #2521, we discuss the importance of taking back control of your content. We delve into the drawbacks of relying solely on third-party platforms and emphasize the benefits of owning and managing your own content channels. Discover why building your own platform, such as a website or blog, provides greater control, flexibility, and long-term sustainability. Gain valuable insights on content ownership and learn strategies to establish a strong digital presence while maintaining control over your valuable content assets. Tune in to this empowering episode and reclaim control of your content today. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Why You Have To Take Back Control of Your Content. [00:50] Spending more time creating more content. [01:26] Issues with not creating your own content. [02:10] An example of good, simple content with great ROI. [02:58] Hear the benefits of creating your own content. [03:33] Why it is essential to have fun when making content. [05:10] The popularity of content creation as a marketing tool. [06:04] Simple steps to take back control of your content. [07:07] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Sign up for the next Marketing Mastermind class on Leveling Up Founders Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
7/27/20238 minutes, 27 seconds
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Why You Have To Take Back Control of Your Content

In episode #2521, we discuss the importance of taking back control of your content. We delve into the drawbacks of relying solely on third-party platforms and emphasize the benefits of owning and managing your own content channels. Discover why building your own platform, such as a website or blog, provides greater control, flexibility, and long-term sustainability. Gain valuable insights on content ownership and learn strategies to establish a strong digital presence while maintaining control over your valuable content assets. Tune in to this empowering episode and reclaim control of your content today.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Why You Have To Take Back Control of Your Content. [00:50] Spending more time creating more content. [01:26] Issues with not creating your own content. [02:10] An example of good, simple content with great ROI. [02:58] Hear the benefits of creating your own content. [03:33] Why it is essential to have fun when making content. [05:10] The popularity of content creation as a marketing tool. [06:04] Simple steps to take back control of your content. [07:07] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Sign up for the next Marketing Mastermind class on Leveling Up Founders Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/27/20237 minutes, 28 seconds
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Logan Paul Generated $250 Million Dollars in 12 Months Through This Marketing Channel #2520

In episode #2520, we delve into the incredible success story of Logan Paul and how he managed to generate a staggering $250 million within just 12 months. We shed light on the marketing channel that played a pivotal role in his achievement and share valuable insights for marketers and entrepreneurs to learn from. Discover the basics of influencer marketing, common pitfalls brands make, how to leverage influencer marketing effectively, the benefits of focusing on a niche, and more. Learn valuable lessons from Logan Paul's journey and gain insights into the future potential of influencer marketing in this captivating episode, tune in now! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Logan Paul Generated $250 Million Dollars in 12 Months Through This Marketing Channel. [00:15] Background about Logan Paul and his overall brand. [00:58] The story behind the recent success of PRIME. [01:09] Leveraging influencer marketing to generate more sales. [02:25] Reasons why PRIME has become so popular. [02:37] Examples of other companies using influencer marketing successfully. [03:11] What most people do not understand about influencer marketing. [03:49] Hear about our influencer partner.  [04:04] Why you do not have to work with the biggest influencers to get results? [04:45] Benefits of focusing on a niche and using influencer marketing. [05:30] Common mistakes brands and entrepreneurs make. [06:39] Learn about the key to successful influencer marketing. [07:48] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Logan Paul on Twitter KSI on Twitter PRIME Bettrly Sign up for the next Marketing Mastermind class on Leveling Up Founders Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
7/26/20239 minutes, 11 seconds
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Logan Paul Generated $250 Million Dollars in 12 Months Through This Marketing Channel

In episode #2520, we delve into the incredible success story of Logan Paul and how he managed to generate a staggering $250 million within just 12 months. We shed light on the marketing channel that played a pivotal role in his achievement and share valuable insights for marketers and entrepreneurs to learn from. Discover the basics of influencer marketing, common pitfalls brands make, how to leverage influencer marketing effectively, the benefits of focusing on a niche, and more. Learn valuable lessons from Logan Paul's journey and gain insights into the future potential of influencer marketing in this captivating episode, tune in now!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Logan Paul Generated $250 Million Dollars in 12 Months Through This Marketing Channel. [00:15] Background about Logan Paul and his overall brand. [00:58] The story behind the recent success of PRIME. [01:09] Leveraging influencer marketing to generate more sales. [02:25] Reasons why PRIME has become so popular. [02:37] Examples of other companies using influencer marketing successfully. [03:11] What most people do not understand about influencer marketing. [03:49] Hear about our influencer partner.  [04:04] Why you do not have to work with the biggest influencers to get results? [04:45] Benefits of focusing on a niche and using influencer marketing. [05:30] Common mistakes brands and entrepreneurs make. [06:39] Learn about the key to successful influencer marketing. [07:48] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Logan Paul on Twitter KSI on Twitter PRIME Bettrly Sign up for the next Marketing Mastermind class on Leveling Up Founders Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/26/20238 minutes, 12 seconds
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Content That Actually Converts Into Enterprise Customers #2519

In episode #2519, we talk about what type of content actually works at converting enterprise customers. There is immense power behind effective marketing techniques and, in our conversation, we break down the types of content that help drive revenue. Hear about the type of content that goes viral, leveraging content effectively, and best practices to help your content reach new customers. We also talk about programmatic advertising, the overall marketing funnel, and how to track the progress of marketing content. To learn how to take your marketing to the next level, tune in now! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Content That Actually Converts Into Enterprise Customers. [00:42] A look at some data on viral content. [01:55] Neil shares what he has learned regarding content. [02:48] How NP Digital assesses marketing content. [03:15] Benefits of focusing on a marketing niche. [03:55] Best practices for formatting blog content. [04:52] Leveraging FUD (Fear, uncertainty, and doubt) type content. [06:11] Programmatic advertising and the sales funnel explained. [06:58] Tracking the progress and producing new content. [07:26] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Salesforce Sign up for the next Marketing Mastermind class on Leveling Up Founders Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
7/25/20238 minutes, 51 seconds
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Content That Actually Converts Into Enterprise Customers

In episode #2519, we talk about what type of content actually works at converting enterprise customers. There is immense power behind effective marketing techniques and, in our conversation, we break down the types of content that help drive revenue. Hear about the type of content that goes viral, leveraging content effectively, and best practices to help your content reach new customers. We also talk about programmatic advertising, the overall marketing funnel, and how to track the progress of marketing content. To learn how to take your marketing to the next level, tune in now!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Content That Actually Converts Into Enterprise Customers. [00:42] A look at some data on viral content. [01:55] Neil shares what he has learned regarding content. [02:48] How NP Digital assesses marketing content. [03:15] Benefits of focusing on a marketing niche. [03:55] Best practices for formatting blog content. [04:52] Leveraging FUD (Fear, uncertainty, and doubt) type content. [06:11] Programmatic advertising and the sales funnel explained. [06:58] Tracking the progress and producing new content. [07:26] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Salesforce Sign up for the next Marketing Mastermind class on Leveling Up Founders Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/25/20237 minutes, 51 seconds
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Discord 125k growth hack, Eric's 1.9M view Tweet, Bryan Johnson's new company, Barbie marketing, AI's horrifying future

In this episode, Neil and Eric talk about Discord's Explosive 125k Growth Hack, Unveiling Eric's 1.9M View Tweet, Bryan Johnson's Intriguing New Company, the Fascinating World of Barbie Marketing, and the Harrowing Predictions for AI's Future! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - How Bryan Johnson is redefining business and marketing [05:00] - Best practices to scale your Youtube channel [15:30] - AI’s horrifying future and the more reason to protect your data [19:30] - Barbie Movie’s marketing strategy  [22:56] - Build your community with this Discord growth hack [27:28] - The only thing you need to build a successful career through social media Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric's ad agency NP Digital << Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
7/24/202331 minutes, 43 seconds
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Discord 125k growth hack, Eric's 1.9M view Tweet, Bryan Johnson's new company, Barbie marketing, AI's horrifying future

In this episode, Neil and Eric talk about Discord's Explosive 125k Growth Hack, Unveiling Eric's 1.9M View Tweet, Bryan Johnson's Intriguing New Company, the Fascinating World of Barbie Marketing, and the Harrowing Predictions for AI's Future!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - How Bryan Johnson is redefining business and marketing [05:00] - Best practices to scale your Youtube channel [15:30] - AI’s horrifying future and the more reason to protect your data [19:30] - Barbie Movie’s marketing strategy  [22:56] - Build your community with this Discord growth hack [27:28] - The only thing you need to build a successful career through social media Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric's ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/24/202330 minutes, 43 seconds
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Marketing is Getting Harder. But Paid Media is Getting EASIER? #2517

In episode #2517, we discuss the statement “Marketing is getting harder. But paid media is getting easier” and whether or not it is true. Neil sheds light on factors like AI and cutbacks in ad spending to explain why some believe that this statement is true before explaining why he disagrees with it. You’ll hear about privacy changes and automatization and what this means for creative strategy and people who work in marketing and paid media. In order to survive, you need to evolve, so tune in to find out how developments in the marketing industry may affect you and where to focus your efforts for maximum ROI! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Marketing is getting harder. But paid media is getting EASIER? [00:17] Why Neil thinks paid media is getting easier: AI and ad spend cutbacks. [00:31] The main reason Neil disagrees with this statement: the privacy changes. [01:07] What this means for creative strategy and people in paid media? [02:00] How paid media is affected by automatization.  [03:06] AI and how it will affect the work of creatives.  [03:29] Google and its relationship with agencies. [04:01] The need to evolve in order to survive. [04:47] Predictions for the future.  [05:02] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Google Ads  Google I/O  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
7/23/20236 minutes, 9 seconds
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Marketing is Getting Harder. But Paid Media is Getting EASIER?

In episode #2517, we discuss the statement “Marketing is getting harder. But paid media is getting easier” and whether or not it is true. Neil sheds light on factors like AI and cutbacks in ad spending to explain why some believe that this statement is true before explaining why he disagrees with it. You’ll hear about privacy changes and automatization and what this means for creative strategy and people who work in marketing and paid media. In order to survive, you need to evolve, so tune in to find out how developments in the marketing industry may affect you and where to focus your efforts for maximum ROI!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Marketing is getting harder. But paid media is getting EASIER? [00:17] Why Neil thinks paid media is getting easier: AI and ad spend cutbacks. [00:31] The main reason Neil disagrees with this statement: the privacy changes. [01:07] What this means for creative strategy and people in paid media? [02:00] How paid media is affected by automatization.  [03:06] AI and how it will affect the work of creatives.  [03:29] Google and its relationship with agencies. [04:01] The need to evolve in order to survive. [04:47] Predictions for the future.  [05:02] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Google Ads  Google I/O  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/23/20235 minutes, 10 seconds
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Is It Worth It to Create a User Conference? #2516

In episode #2516, we talk about whether it is worth it to create a user conference. You’ll hear about what a user conference is, examples of companies that do this well, and Neil and Eric’s experiences with doing their own conferences. Our hosts break down the criteria that your company should meet before you consider hosting a user conference. These events can be very valuable in terms of networking and generating leads and revenue, but they can also be a waste of time. Tune in to find out if creating a user conference is the right thing for your business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: is it worth it to create a user conference? [00:06] What a user conference is and examples of companies that do this. [00:41] Neil and Eric’s experiences with doing their own conferences. [01:34] The live podcast that you can expect from Neil and Eric at HubSpot’s Inbound conference. [01:55] Criteria that your company should meet before hosting a user conference. [02:45] A look at some specific events and the value they provide. [04:18] How iProspect generated a lot of revenue from their events. [04:57] WPP Steam’s “unconference”. [06:13] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!  ClickFunnels  Funnel Hacking LIVE  DigitalMarketer Traffic & Conversion Summit  Salesforce  Dreamforce  HubSpot  Inbound  Inbound discount code: Marketing School Leveling Up Founders (Mastermind)  DigitalMarketer: Modern Marketing Mastermind  iProspect  WPP  WPP Stream Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
7/22/20237 minutes, 17 seconds
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Is It Worth It to Create a User Conference?

In episode #2516, we talk about whether it is worth it to create a user conference. You’ll hear about what a user conference is, examples of companies that do this well, and Neil and Eric’s experiences with doing their own conferences. Our hosts break down the criteria that your company should meet before you consider hosting a user conference. These events can be very valuable in terms of networking and generating leads and revenue, but they can also be a waste of time. Tune in to find out if creating a user conference is the right thing for your business!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: is it worth it to create a user conference? [00:06] What a user conference is and examples of companies that do this. [00:41] Neil and Eric’s experiences with doing their own conferences. [01:34] The live podcast that you can expect from Neil and Eric at HubSpot’s Inbound conference. [01:55] Criteria that your company should meet before hosting a user conference. [02:45] A look at some specific events and the value they provide. [04:18] How iProspect generated a lot of revenue from their events. [04:57] WPP Steam’s “unconference”. [06:13] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!  ClickFunnels  Funnel Hacking LIVE  DigitalMarketer Traffic &amp; Conversion Summit  Salesforce  Dreamforce  HubSpot  Inbound  Inbound discount code: Marketing School Leveling Up Founders (Mastermind)  DigitalMarketer: Modern Marketing Mastermind  iProspect  WPP  WPP Stream Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/22/20236 minutes, 18 seconds
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How to Measure the ROI of Your Content Efforts in 2023 #2515

In episode #2515, we’re explaining how to measure the ROI of your content efforts in 2023. You’ll hear about the limitations of Google Analytics 4 and how to get around them using UTM parameters. You’ll also hear about the value of AB testing and why you need to factor in what content is generating leads. Tune in to find out what you should be trying to track, how to track it, and how to use the information you gather to improve your content going forward! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: how to measure the ROI of your content efforts in 2023. [00:06] Google Analytics 4 and its limitations. [00:23] A quick hack involving UTM parameters. [00:51] How to use AB testing. [01:55] Factoring in lead generation. [03:07] Tracking content topics and how to use this information going forward. [03:52] The evolution of Google Analytics and what Eric predicts for the future. [04:42] Blog content and emails versus organic reach when it comes to ROI. [05:51] Why measuring your ROI is not enough; you actually have to improve it. [06:02] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Google Analytics Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
7/21/20237 minutes, 9 seconds
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How to Measure the ROI of Your Content Efforts in 2023

In episode #2515, we’re explaining how to measure the ROI of your content efforts in 2023. You’ll hear about the limitations of Google Analytics 4 and how to get around them using UTM parameters. You’ll also hear about the value of AB testing and why you need to factor in what content is generating leads. Tune in to find out what you should be trying to track, how to track it, and how to use the information you gather to improve your content going forward!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: how to measure the ROI of your content efforts in 2023. [00:06] Google Analytics 4 and its limitations. [00:23] A quick hack involving UTM parameters. [00:51] How to use AB testing. [01:55] Factoring in lead generation. [03:07] Tracking content topics and how to use this information going forward. [03:52] The evolution of Google Analytics and what Eric predicts for the future. [04:42] Blog content and emails versus organic reach when it comes to ROI. [05:51] Why measuring your ROI is not enough; you actually have to improve it. [06:02] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Google Analytics Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/21/20236 minutes, 9 seconds
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How Can Businesses Use Data to Improve Their Marketing Campaigns #2514

In episode 2514, we talk about how businesses can use data to improve their marketing campaigns. Neil suggests that the biggest problem with how companies use data is that they’re good at tracking it but not as good at applying what they learn from it. You’ll hear some practical suggestions on what businesses should do with their data, the value of an experimentation framework, and how to incentivize staff to use data to make improvements. Eric also talks about the value he derives from the Magellan AI podcasting tool and how he feels about GA4 compared to the previous version of Google Analytics. Tune in to find out how you can use data to improve your marketing campaigns! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: how businesses can use data to improve their marketing campaigns. [00:33] The Magellan AI podcasting tool, the data it provides, and how it helps our hosts make better decisions.  [01:24] The biggest problem with how businesses use analytics. [02:43] Thoughts on GA4 versus the previous version of Google Analytics. [03:41] Neil recommends what companies should do with their data. [04:10] The value of having an experimentation framework.  [04:40] Incentivizing staff to make improvements based on data. [05:48] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Bard  Magellan AI  Google Analytics  “DataStu” [01:28] Tableau Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
7/20/20236 minutes, 54 seconds
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How Can Businesses Use Data to Improve Their Marketing Campaigns

In episode 2514, we talk about how businesses can use data to improve their marketing campaigns. Neil suggests that the biggest problem with how companies use data is that they’re good at tracking it but not as good at applying what they learn from it. You’ll hear some practical suggestions on what businesses should do with their data, the value of an experimentation framework, and how to incentivize staff to use data to make improvements. Eric also talks about the value he derives from the Magellan AI podcasting tool and how he feels about GA4 compared to the previous version of Google Analytics. Tune in to find out how you can use data to improve your marketing campaigns!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: how businesses can use data to improve their marketing campaigns. [00:33] The Magellan AI podcasting tool, the data it provides, and how it helps our hosts make better decisions.  [01:24] The biggest problem with how businesses use analytics. [02:43] Thoughts on GA4 versus the previous version of Google Analytics. [03:41] Neil recommends what companies should do with their data. [04:10] The value of having an experimentation framework.  [04:40] Incentivizing staff to make improvements based on data. [05:48] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Bard  Magellan AI  Google Analytics  “DataStu” [01:28] Tableau Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/20/20235 minutes, 54 seconds
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BEHIND THE SCENES: The REAL LinkedIn Algorithm Secrets #2513

In Episode #2513, we shed light on some shocking information about the LinkedIn algorithm and its manual filtering from someone who works in its influencer program. You’ll hear about how they manually manipulate the reach of viral content, the types of accounts that get down-ranked and up-ranked, and why. We explain some of the criteria that affect this, the four levels they use to rank content, and the topics you should talk about if you want your posts to rank. We also discuss the lack of transparency about the algorithm and how LinkedIn differs from Twitter in this regard. Tune in to find out the truth about the LinkedIn algorithm!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: the secrets of the LinkedIn algorithm. [00:30] Shocking info on the manual filtering of LinkedIn from someone on the inside. [01:37] Typical account types that get down-ranked and up-ranked. [02:10] How the criteria changes per country and other factors that affect it. [02:31] Topics you should talk about depending on your racial profile.  [03:17] The four levels that they use to rank content. [03:50] Thoughts on the incentives that drive this. [04:11] How our hosts would do things differently if they worked at LinkedIn. [04:47] A case study that Eric looked at and the value of playing by the rules. [05:16]  Thoughts on the level of transparency when it comes to algorithms in LinkedIn versus Twitter. [06:33] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: LinkedIn  Twitter Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
7/19/20237 minutes, 45 seconds
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BEHIND THE SCENES: The REAL LinkedIn Algorithm Secrets

In Episode #2513, we shed light on some shocking information about the LinkedIn algorithm and its manual filtering from someone who works in its influencer program. You’ll hear about how they manually manipulate the reach of viral content, the types of accounts that get down-ranked and up-ranked, and why. We explain some of the criteria that affect this, the four levels they use to rank content, and the topics you should talk about if you want your posts to rank. We also discuss the lack of transparency about the algorithm and how LinkedIn differs from Twitter in this regard. Tune in to find out the truth about the LinkedIn algorithm! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: the secrets of the LinkedIn algorithm. [00:30] Shocking info on the manual filtering of LinkedIn from someone on the inside. [01:37] Typical account types that get down-ranked and up-ranked. [02:10] How the criteria changes per country and other factors that affect it. [02:31] Topics you should talk about depending on your racial profile.  [03:17] The four levels that they use to rank content. [03:50] Thoughts on the incentives that drive this. [04:11] How our hosts would do things differently if they worked at LinkedIn. [04:47] A case study that Eric looked at and the value of playing by the rules. [05:16]  Thoughts on the level of transparency when it comes to algorithms in LinkedIn versus Twitter. [06:33] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: LinkedIn  Twitter Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/19/20236 minutes, 46 seconds
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Crazy Marketing Lesson We Learned From Expedia # 2512

In this episode, Neil Patel shares a crazy marketing lesson they learned from Expedia. The surprising finding was that when Expedia adopted an omnichannel approach, integrating multiple channels like SEO, television ads, and radio ads, the ROI per channel increased by approximately 10%. This approach was especially effective for smaller brands, leading to significant lifts in their ROIs across all channels. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Expedia, where an omnichannel approach led to a 10% increase in ROI per channel. [00:39] Expedia conducted an experiment leading to improved results [01:41] Omnichannel marketing had a greater impact on smaller brands, with increased ROI [03:04] Examples of other companies, adopting omnichannel strategies are discussed [04:13] Importance of being open to new marketing approaches to achieve better marketing efficiency and ROI. [05:04] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
7/18/20235 minutes, 54 seconds
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Crazy Marketing Lesson We Learned From Expedia

In this episode, Neil Patel shares a crazy marketing lesson they learned from Expedia. The surprising finding was that when Expedia adopted an omnichannel approach, integrating multiple channels like SEO, television ads, and radio ads, the ROI per channel increased by approximately 10%. This approach was especially effective for smaller brands, leading to significant lifts in their ROIs across all channels.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Expedia, where an omnichannel approach led to a 10% increase in ROI per channel. [00:39] Expedia conducted an experiment leading to improved results [01:41] Omnichannel marketing had a greater impact on smaller brands, with increased ROI [03:04] Examples of other companies, adopting omnichannel strategies are discussed [04:13] Importance of being open to new marketing approaches to achieve better marketing efficiency and ROI. [05:04] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments belowDid you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/18/20234 minutes, 54 seconds
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How to use Bard to Come Up with Popular Marketing + Business Questions #2511

In this episode, Eric and Neil discuss how to use Bard, an AI language model, to come up with popular marketing and business questions. They share their experiences using Bard and explain how they use it to generate content ideas for their podcast. They also highlight the importance of refining prompts and leveraging high search volume questions to create engaging content. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Introduction to using Bard for marketing and business questions. [00:53] Using Bard to generate specific marketing questions for the current quarter. [01:40] Refining questions for specificity and actionability. [02:41] Exploring popular search marketing questions with Bard. [03:17] The relevance of Bard's data and its age. [03:40] Importance of focusing on high search volume questions for content creation. [04:01] Using Bard to find popular search engine marketing questions. [04:47] Considering indexed results to determine question relevance. [05:13] Wrapping up and encouraging listeners to follow their YouTube channel. [05:58] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
7/17/20237 minutes
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How to use Bard to Come Up with Popular Marketing + Business Questions

In this episode, Eric and Neil discuss how to use Bard, an AI language model, to come up with popular marketing and business questions. They share their experiences using Bard and explain how they use it to generate content ideas for their podcast. They also highlight the importance of refining prompts and leveraging high search volume questions to create engaging content.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Introduction to using Bard for marketing and business questions. [00:53] Using Bard to generate specific marketing questions for the current quarter. [01:40] Refining questions for specificity and actionability. [02:41] Exploring popular search marketing questions with Bard. [03:17] The relevance of Bard's data and its age. [03:40] Importance of focusing on high search volume questions for content creation. [04:01] Using Bard to find popular search engine marketing questions. [04:47] Considering indexed results to determine question relevance. [05:13] Wrapping up and encouraging listeners to follow their YouTube channel. [05:58] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments belowDid you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/17/20236 minutes
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Why In Person Podcasts Crush Online Podcasts #2510

In this episode, Eric Sui and Neil Patel discuss the advantages of in-person podcast recordings over online ones. They share their recent experience recording together in person, highlighting the benefits of natural energy and storytelling that enhance the audience's engagement. Building deeper relationships and creating a different level of connection with guests are among the key advantages of in-person podcasting they explore. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES [00:00] Introduction to the topic: Why in-person podcasts crush online podcasts. [00:18] Recording together after three years apart. [00:26] Difference between online and in-person recordings. [01:05] Impact of being physically present on storytelling and energy. [01:45] Unique vibe of doing something live or in person. [02:03] Overcoming Zoom fatigue and enhancing energy through in-person interactions. [02:24] Stronger relationships were built with guests during in-person recordings. [03:13] Value of building deep relationships and lifelong friendships through in-person podcasting. [04:06] Difficulty in remembering online podcast recordings compared to in-person ones. [04:19] Importance of genuine connections and helping each other out during in-person interactions. [04:39] Eric's preference for watching full interviews in person over Zoom recordings. [05:03] Encouragement to consider in-person recordings without disregarding online options. [05:11] Outro and call to action: Rate, review, and subscribe! [05:20] That's it for today! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
7/16/20236 minutes, 20 seconds
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Why In Person Podcasts Crush Online Podcasts

In this episode, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the advantages of in-person podcast recordings over online ones. They share their recent experience recording together in person, highlighting the benefits of natural energy and storytelling that enhance the audience's engagement. Building deeper relationships and creating a different level of connection with guests are among the key advantages of in-person podcasting they explore.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES [00:00] Introduction to the topic: Why in-person podcasts crush online podcasts. [00:18] Recording together after three years apart. [00:26] Difference between online and in-person recordings. [01:05] Impact of being physically present on storytelling and energy. [01:45] Unique vibe of doing something live or in person. [02:03] Overcoming Zoom fatigue and enhancing energy through in-person interactions. [02:24] Stronger relationships were built with guests during in-person recordings. [03:13] Value of building deep relationships and lifelong friendships through in-person podcasting. [04:06] Difficulty in remembering online podcast recordings compared to in-person ones. [04:19] Importance of genuine connections and helping each other out during in-person interactions. [04:39] Eric's preference for watching full interviews in person over Zoom recordings. [05:03] Encouragement to consider in-person recordings without disregarding online options. [05:11] Outro and call to action: Rate, review, and subscribe! [05:20] That's it for today! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments belowDid you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.Connect with Us: Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agencyNP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agencyTwitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/16/20235 minutes, 21 seconds
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Jennifer Lopez AI ad, Disney wants to sell networks, Prime Day falls short, Twitter launches creator rev share

Featuring Jennifer Lopez's AI ad and Disney's network sale, Prime Day's disappointing performance, and Twitter's creator rev share launch, this episode has it all. Take a look at Neil and Eric’s insightful analysis of these trending topics! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Disney TV assets are now for sale, says Bob Iger [05:33] - Jennifer Lopez AI Marketing Campaign For Virgin Voyages [07:38] - Threads engagement is decreasing [11:34] - Amazon’s Prime Day falls short [14:30] - Twitter introduces revenue sharing system [20:48] - What you should learn from Sam Ovens Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric's ad agency NP Digital << Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
7/15/202326 minutes, 45 seconds
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Jennifer Lopez AI ad, Disney wants to sell networks, Prime Day falls short, Twitter launches creator rev share

Featuring Jennifer Lopez's AI ad and Disney's network sale, Prime Day's disappointing performance, and Twitter's creator rev share launch, this episode has it all. Take a look at Neil and Eric’s insightful analysis of these trending topics!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Disney TV assets are now for sale, says Bob Iger [05:33] - Jennifer Lopez AI Marketing Campaign For Virgin Voyages [07:38] - Threads engagement is decreasing [11:34] - Amazon’s Prime Day falls short [14:30] - Twitter introduces revenue sharing system [20:48] - What you should learn from Sam Ovens Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric's ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/15/202324 minutes, 45 seconds
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Do Offline Ads Work? #2509

In episode #2509, we’re exploring the effectiveness of offline ads. We investigate why B2B companies invest in airport ads and examine the factors affecting the success of offline ads. You’ll learn how to creatively engage your target audience and differentiate yourself in a saturated marketing landscape. Tune in for insights on leveraging offline ads for maximum impact! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Do offline ads work? [00:13] The effectiveness of offline ads, including billboards and airport ads. [01:48] How offline ads are evolving to merge with digital platforms. [02:20] Factors affecting the success of offline ads. [04:38] Why IT marketers should focus on creativity rather than technical details. [05:12] The importance of evoking emotion to drive customer interest. [05:36] Why unique campaigns make effective campaigns. [06:16] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Microsoft Clarity Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
7/14/20237 minutes, 21 seconds
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Do Offline Ads Work?

In episode #2509, we’re exploring the effectiveness of offline ads. We investigate why B2B companies invest in airport ads and examine the factors affecting the success of offline ads. You’ll learn how to creatively engage your target audience and differentiate yourself in a saturated marketing landscape. Tune in for insights on leveraging offline ads for maximum impact!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Do offline ads work? [00:13] The effectiveness of offline ads, including billboards and airport ads. [01:48] How offline ads are evolving to merge with digital platforms. [02:20] Factors affecting the success of offline ads. [04:38] Why IT marketers should focus on creativity rather than technical details. [05:12] The importance of evoking emotion to drive customer interest. [05:36] Why unique campaigns make effective campaigns. [06:16] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Microsoft Clarity Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/14/20236 minutes, 22 seconds
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The LinkedIn Algorithm Changed — Here's How To Win #2508

In episode #2508, we uncover the latest insights and strategies to conquer the ever-changing LinkedIn algorithm. Join us as we reveal the key factors driving organic reach and engagement on LinkedIn. From understanding the algorithm's shift towards prioritizing relevant content to leveraging knowledge-sharing for maximum visibility, this podcast provides practical tips to help you win on the OG B2B social network. Stay ahead of the curve and learn how to build your audience on and off the platform, protecting your long-term growth. Tune in as we decode the new LinkedIn algorithm and shed light on how to make it work for you. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How to make the new LinkedIn algorithm work for you. [00:06] Why LinkedIn constantly changes its algorithm. [00:36] LinkedIn’s aim is to focus on B2B social networking. [02:14] Why building your own audience outside of LinkedIn is important for long-term success. [02:39] The kinds of posts prioritized on the platform; how to reach people that don’t follow you. [03:16] What can be attributed to LinkedIn’s success? [03:33] A recap of the types of content and comments valued by LinkedIn. [05:34] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! lynda.com LinkedIn  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
7/13/20236 minutes, 40 seconds
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The LinkedIn Algorithm Changed — Here's How To Win

In episode #2508, we uncover the latest insights and strategies to conquer the ever-changing LinkedIn algorithm. Join us as we reveal the key factors driving organic reach and engagement on LinkedIn. From understanding the algorithm's shift towards prioritizing relevant content to leveraging knowledge-sharing for maximum visibility, this podcast provides practical tips to help you win on the OG B2B social network. Stay ahead of the curve and learn how to build your audience on and off the platform, protecting your long-term growth. Tune in as we decode the new LinkedIn algorithm and shed light on how to make it work for you.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How to make the new LinkedIn algorithm work for you. [00:06] Why LinkedIn constantly changes its algorithm. [00:36] LinkedIn’s aim is to focus on B2B social networking. [02:14] Why building your own audience outside of LinkedIn is important for long-term success. [02:39] The kinds of posts prioritized on the platform; how to reach people that don’t follow you. [03:16] What can be attributed to LinkedIn’s success? [03:33] A recap of the types of content and comments valued by LinkedIn. [05:34] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! lynda.com LinkedIn  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/13/20235 minutes, 41 seconds
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The Anatomy of a 1M View TikTok Video #2507

In episode #2507, we dissect the elements that contribute to the success of a TikTok video, specifically focusing on the anatomy of a TikTok video that reached an impressive milestone of 1 million views, ours! Join us as we explore the strategies, tactics, and key components that can help creators achieve significant visibility and engagement on the popular social media platform. We discuss what made our video viral, leveraging existing trends, and why timing is vital. Gain valuable tips and strategies to enhance your TikTok content creation and increase your chances of capturing the attention of a broad audience. Tune in now!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Anatomy of a 1M View TikTok Video. [00:55] A brief overview of what the post was about. [01:14] Reasons why the post went viral. [01:37] Why Neil chose not to collaborate on the video. [02:05] Advice for creating viral marketing content. [02:38] Eric shares his perspective on the post. [03:40] Learn why storytelling is essential for a viral video. [04:06] Focusing on the ideal customer.  [04:20] The role of timing in driving trends. [05:15] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! TikTok ‘MrBeast is REINVENTING business with this’ | TikTok Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
7/12/20236 minutes, 19 seconds
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The Anatomy of a 1M View TikTok Video

In episode #2507, we dissect the elements that contribute to the success of a TikTok video, specifically focusing on the anatomy of a TikTok video that reached an impressive milestone of 1 million views, ours! Join us as we explore the strategies, tactics, and key components that can help creators achieve significant visibility and engagement on the popular social media platform. We discuss what made our video viral, leveraging existing trends, and why timing is vital. Gain valuable tips and strategies to enhance your TikTok content creation and increase your chances of capturing the attention of a broad audience. Tune in now! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Anatomy of a 1M View TikTok Video. [00:55] A brief overview of what the post was about. [01:14] Reasons why the post went viral. [01:37] Why Neil chose not to collaborate on the video. [02:05] Advice for creating viral marketing content. [02:38] Eric shares his perspective on the post. [03:40] Learn why storytelling is essential for a viral video. [04:06] Focusing on the ideal customer.  [04:20] The role of timing in driving trends. [05:15] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! TikTok ‘MrBeast is REINVENTING business with this’ | TikTok Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/12/20235 minutes, 20 seconds
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Why The Threads Launch Was A Masterclass In Product Marketing #2523

In this episode, Neil Patel and Eric Siu talk about product marketing lessons you should learn from Threads. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Why launching Threads is a genius move and the future [01:30] - The conditions that made Threads a record-breaking social media platform [03:36] - Key lessons we should learn from Threads [05:07] - What will happen if Threads go global? Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric's ad agency NP Digital << Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
7/11/20237 minutes, 37 seconds
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Why The Threads Launch Was A Masterclass In Product Marketing

In this episode, Neil Patel and Eric Siu talk about product marketing lessons you should learn from Threads.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Why launching Threads is a genius move and the future [01:30] - The conditions that made Threads a record-breaking social media platform [03:36] - Key lessons we should learn from Threads [05:07] - What will happen if Threads go global? This podcast is on our Youtube Channel. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/_jEs2WXAUbo Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric's ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/11/20236 minutes, 38 seconds
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Threads Is Generating 8.3X More Engagement Than Twitter #2518

Neil Patel and Eric Siu talk about why Meta’s Threads is getting a lot of attention right now and how you should maximize it for your brand.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Is Threads better than Twitter? [01:31] - Neil Patel performed an engagement disparity test between Threads and Twitter. [02:20] - What is the reason behind the current surge in attention towards Threads? [04:10] - How can you maximize Threads’ organic reach as a brand-new platform [05:30] - You’re missing a lot of things if you’re not using Threads Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric's ad agency NP Digital << Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
7/10/20237 minutes, 38 seconds
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Threads Is Generating 8.3X More Engagement Than Twitter

Neil Patel and Eric Siu talk about why Meta’s Threads is getting a lot of attention right now and how you should maximize it for your brand. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Is Threads better than Twitter? [01:31] - Neil Patel performed an engagement disparity test between Threads and Twitter. [02:20] - What is the reason behind the current surge in attention towards Threads? [04:10] - How can you maximize Threads’ organic reach as a brand-new platform [05:30] - You’re missing a lot of things if you’re not using Threads This podcast is on our Youtube Channel. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/Qyckt7WXTxALinks Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric's ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/10/20236 minutes, 39 seconds
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Why The Creator Economy Ended Up Being A Dumpster Fire #2506

In episode #2506, we dive deep into the challenges and shortcomings of the creator economy. Join us as we uncover the complexities of the creator economy and offer insights into the factors that have contributed to its less-than-desirable outcomes. We discuss the challenges in the space, returns from content creation, essential aspects content creators should consider, and much more! Join us for this eye-opening episode to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by the creator economy and gain valuable insights into its complexities. Tune in now! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Why The Creator Economy Ended Up Being A Dumpster Fire. [00:20] An interesting market projection regarding creative startups. [00:55] We define the creator economy and provide examples. [02:06] Reasons why the creator economy is struggling. [02:37] Examples of successful businesses within the creator economy. [03:03] We unpack reported returns for content creation. [03:25] Important aspects that content creators should consider. [04:10] How to be successful at monetizing content.  [04:42] Common misconceptions about content creation. [04:55] An example of a ‘lucrative niche’ in the market. [05:37] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
7/9/20236 minutes, 42 seconds
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Why The Creator Economy Ended Up Being A Dumpster Fire

In episode #2506, we dive deep into the challenges and shortcomings of the creator economy. Join us as we uncover the complexities of the creator economy and offer insights into the factors that have contributed to its less-than-desirable outcomes. We discuss the challenges in the space, returns from content creation, essential aspects content creators should consider, and much more! Join us for this eye-opening episode to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by the creator economy and gain valuable insights into its complexities. Tune in now!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Why The Creator Economy Ended Up Being A Dumpster Fire. [00:20] An interesting market projection regarding creative startups. [00:55] We define the creator economy and provide examples. [02:06] Reasons why the creator economy is struggling. [02:37] Examples of successful businesses within the creator economy. [03:03] We unpack reported returns for content creation. [03:25] Important aspects that content creators should consider. [04:10] How to be successful at monetizing content.  [04:42] Common misconceptions about content creation. [04:55] An example of a ‘lucrative niche’ in the market. [05:37] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!This podcast is on our Youtube Channel. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/q11zGjZ467M Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/9/20235 minutes, 42 seconds
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Threads Gets 70M Users, Pseo, Ga4, Duolingo Ditches Tv Ads For Memes, Tom Brady Loses $30M

Join Neil Patel and Eric Siu as they discuss the latest news and trends in the digital world. Tune in to hear them delve into the incredible achievement of Threads, which attracted a staggering 70 million users in just a few days. They'll also cover the fascinating topic of Progmattic SEO, explore the Canadian government's decision to halt ad purchases from Meta's platforms, and share insights on Tom Brady's surprising $30 million loss, plus much more. Don't miss out on this engaging and informative podcast episode! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Twitter’s competitor Thread is now one of the fastest-growing social media platforms  [02:15] - How your brand can maximize this new platform for organic reach [05:00] - Scale your content creation with Programmatic SEO [11:41] - Canadian Government to stop buying Meta platform ads  [19:11] - How Connected TV (CTV) Advertising Works [25:54] - Duolingo Ditches Tv Ads For Memes [28:10] - Tom Brady Loses $30M www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: Single Grain (Eric's ad agency) NP Digital (Neil's ad agency) Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu
7/8/202338 minutes, 51 seconds
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Threads Gets 70M Users, Pseo, Ga4, Duolingo Ditches Tv Ads For Memes, Tom Brady Loses $30M

Join Neil Patel and Eric Siu as they discuss the latest news and trends in the digital world. Tune in to hear them delve into the incredible achievement of Threads, which attracted a staggering 70 million users in just a few days. They'll also cover the fascinating topic of Progmattic SEO, explore the Canadian government's decision to halt ad purchases from Meta's platforms, and share insights on Tom Brady's surprising $30 million loss, plus much more. Don't miss out on this engaging and informative podcast episode!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Twitter’s competitor Thread is now one of the fastest-growing social media platforms  [02:15] - How your brand can maximize this new platform for organic reach [05:00] - Scale your content creation with Programmatic SEO [11:41] - Canadian Government to stop buying Meta platform ads  [19:11] - How Connected TV (CTV) Advertising Works [25:54] - Duolingo Ditches Tv Ads For Memes [28:10] - Tom Brady Loses $30M www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: Single Grain (Eric's ad agency) NP Digital (Neil's ad agency) Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/8/202336 minutes, 51 seconds
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Are Rebrands A Good Idea? #2505

In episode #2505, we delve into rebranding and discuss whether it is a good idea for businesses. Join us as we explore the potential benefits and drawbacks of rebranding and provide valuable insights to help you make an informed decision through real-world examples. We discuss when rebranding is appropriate, bad and good examples of rebrands, essential aspects to keep in mind when rebranding, and more! Tune in to gain valuable insights into the process of rebranding and determine whether it's the right move for your business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Are Rebrands A Good Idea? [00:22] Why we are not fans of rebranding. [01:36] Rebranding when reviews are bad: Spectrum. [02:33] Remembering a viral post about Comcast. [02:59] Hear examples of bad rebrands and missed opportunities. [04:29] How rebrands can complicate marketing strategies. [05:10] Good examples of successful rebrands.  [05:51] Important lessons from successful rebrands. [06:05] We unpack Neil’s recent rebranding experience. [06:52] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Spectrum Comcast ChatGPT Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
7/7/20237 minutes, 58 seconds
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Are Rebrands A Good Idea?

In episode #2505, we delve into rebranding and discuss whether it is a good idea for businesses. Join us as we explore the potential benefits and drawbacks of rebranding and provide valuable insights to help you make an informed decision through real-world examples. We discuss when rebranding is appropriate, bad and good examples of rebrands, essential aspects to keep in mind when rebranding, and more! Tune in to gain valuable insights into the process of rebranding and determine whether it's the right move for your business.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Are Rebrands A Good Idea? [00:22] Why we are not fans of rebranding. [01:36] Rebranding when reviews are bad: Spectrum. [02:33] Remembering a viral post about Comcast. [02:59] Hear examples of bad rebrands and missed opportunities. [04:29] How rebrands can complicate marketing strategies. [05:10] Good examples of successful rebrands.  [05:51] Important lessons from successful rebrands. [06:05] We unpack Neil’s recent rebranding experience. [06:52] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!SpectrumComcastChatGPTLeave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments belowDid you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.Connect with Us: Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agencyNP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agencyTwitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/7/20236 minutes, 58 seconds
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Now You Can View Your Competitors' Google Ads For Free #2504

In this episode, Neil Patel and Eric Siu talk about how you can view your competitors' Google Ads for free Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric's ad agency NP Digital << Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
7/6/20235 minutes, 42 seconds
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Now You Can View Your Competitors' Google Ads For Free

In this episode, Neil Patel and Eric Siu talk about how you can view your competitors' Google Ads for freeLinks Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric's ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/6/20234 minutes, 43 seconds
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Where We Would Start From Scratch #2503

In this episode, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss their strategies for starting from scratch in content marketing. They share their preferred content formats, with Eric focusing on LinkedIn and Twitter for text-based content, while Neil emphasizes the power of videos and leveraging short-form content across various platforms. They also discuss the importance of building connections with the audience and utilizing AI and contractors to maximize efficiency. Tune in to learn how to kickstart your content marketing efforts. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:16] Introduction to the topic and a lighthearted discussion about a special pillow [01:24] Neil and Eric share their preferred content formats for starting from scratch [02:46] Neil explains why he favors videos and how they help build audience connections [03:49] The prominence of short-form videos and the benefits of creating long-form content [04:30] Eric's choice of LinkedIn and Twitter for posting produced videos and engaging with the audience [05:32] Wrapping up the episode and encouragement to rate, review, and subscribe That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu
7/5/20236 minutes, 39 seconds
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Where We Would Start From Scratch

In this episode, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss their strategies for starting from scratch in content marketing. They share their preferred content formats, with Eric focusing on LinkedIn and Twitter for text-based content, while Neil emphasizes the power of videos and leveraging short-form content across various platforms. They also discuss the importance of building connections with the audience and utilizing AI and contractors to maximize efficiency. Tune in to learn how to kickstart your content marketing efforts.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:16] Introduction to the topic and a lighthearted discussion about a special pillow [01:24] Neil and Eric share their preferred content formats for starting from scratch [02:46] Neil explains why he favors videos and how they help build audience connections [03:49] The prominence of short-form videos and the benefits of creating long-form content [04:30] Eric's choice of LinkedIn and Twitter for posting produced videos and engaging with the audience [05:32] Wrapping up the episode and encouragement to rate, review, and subscribe That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/5/20235 minutes, 40 seconds
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How Much We Each Spend on Content Marketing #2502

In episode #2502, we fill you in on our monthly content marketing expenses. Our diverse range of content includes blog articles, podcast episodes, videos, email blasts, and webinars. Discover how we leverage the power of AI to enhance our content, reduce costs, and improve efficiency, and what tools we use for our email marketing campaigns. Tune in for insight into how we attract and nurture the right audience, and subscribe to level up your content game! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How Much We Each Spend on Content Marketing. [00:33] The quantity and type of content we create each month. [00:54] Our ideal daily output. [01:28] What we use for email marketing management. [01:45] The size of our video editing team. [01:58] Our shared costs for the Marketing School podcast. [02:09] How we use AI to enhance our content, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. [03:27] How we use webinars to attract targeted leads and generate revenue. [05:34] Why we’re running Twitter and Meta ads to drive more email signups. [06:32] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! ChatGPT Beehiiv Riverside Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
7/4/20237 minutes, 39 seconds
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How Much We Each Spend on Content Marketing

In episode #2502, we fill you in on our monthly content marketing expenses. Our diverse range of content includes blog articles, podcast episodes, videos, email blasts, and webinars. Discover how we leverage the power of AI to enhance our content, reduce costs, and improve efficiency, and what tools we use for our email marketing campaigns. Tune in for insight into how we attract and nurture the right audience, and subscribe to level up your content game!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How Much We Each Spend on Content Marketing. [00:33] The quantity and type of content we create each month. [00:54] Our ideal daily output. [01:28] What we use for email marketing management. [01:45] The size of our video editing team. [01:58] Our shared costs for the Marketing School podcast. [02:09] How we use AI to enhance our content, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. [03:27] How we use webinars to attract targeted leads and generate revenue. [05:34] Why we’re running Twitter and Meta ads to drive more email signups. [06:32] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! ChatGPT Beehiiv Riverside Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/4/20236 minutes, 39 seconds
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The AI Video Editor That Will 10x Your Content Creation #2501

In episode #2501, we discuss the AI-powered video editor that promises to save you time and money on your TikToks, Reels, and YouTube shorts. We explore how Opus Clip utilizes AI to analyze longer videos, identify hooks, generate catchy titles, and predict their viral potential. We tried it ourselves and found the Opus-edited clips to perform similarly to our other shorts on YouTube. Tune in to learn more about its time-saving features and its potential for longer-form videos too! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The AI Video Editor That Will 10x Your Content Creation [00:15] What Opus Clip is and what it’s used for? [00:40] Using AI to analyze longer videos, find hooks, generate titles, and score viral potential. [01:00] The features that enable it to save users time in editing short-form videos. [01:07] Our experience of using Opus Clip: how Opus-edited shorts performed on YouTube. [01:31] The time and money-saving benefits of Opus Clip. [01:41] Our plan is to use it for reaction and longer-form videos. [02:35] Why emphasis should be placed on content quality rather than production quality. [03:17] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Opus Clip Thomas Ma on LinkedIn Thomas Ma on Twitter Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
7/3/20234 minutes, 22 seconds
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The AI Video Editor That Will 10x Your Content Creation

In episode #2501, we discuss the AI-powered video editor that promises to save you time and money on your TikToks, Reels, and YouTube shorts. We explore how Opus Clip utilizes AI to analyze longer videos, identify hooks, generate catchy titles, and predict their viral potential. We tried it ourselves and found the Opus-edited clips to perform similarly to our other shorts on YouTube. Tune in to learn more about its time-saving features and its potential for longer-form videos too!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The AI Video Editor That Will 10x Your Content Creation [00:15] What Opus Clip is and what it’s used for? [00:40] Using AI to analyze longer videos, find hooks, generate titles, and score viral potential. [01:00] The features that enable it to save users time in editing short-form videos. [01:07] Our experience of using Opus Clip: how Opus-edited shorts performed on YouTube. [01:31] The time and money-saving benefits of Opus Clip. [01:41] Our plan is to use it for reaction and longer-form videos. [02:35] Why emphasis should be placed on content quality rather than production quality. [03:17] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Opus Clip Thomas Ma on LinkedIn Thomas Ma on Twitter Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/3/20233 minutes, 22 seconds
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What Matters More Than Competency #2500

In episode #2500, we investigate what matters more than competency when it comes to hiring. We explore why cultural fit takes precedence over competence and how it can make or break a team's success. Through a compelling recruitment story, we illustrate the significance of finding candidates who align with your company's culture. We also divulge our own companies’ core values and explain why we find open-mindedness, improvement, and obsession to be desirable traits in potential candidates. Join us as we debate the question of competency versus cultural fit from both angles. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: What matters more than competency? [00:26] Why cultural fit is more important than competence. [01:35] A recruitment story illustrating the significance of cultural fit. [02:24] Core values at Eric’s company. [04:02] Neil’s personal and professional core values. [05:02] Open-mindedness, improvement, and obsession as desirable traits in candidates. [05:10] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
7/2/20236 minutes, 16 seconds
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What Matters More Than Competency

In episode #2500, we investigate what matters more than competency when it comes to hiring. We explore why cultural fit takes precedence over competence and how it can make or break a team's success. Through a compelling recruitment story, we illustrate the significance of finding candidates who align with your company's culture. We also divulge our own companies’ core values and explain why we find open-mindedness, improvement, and obsession to be desirable traits in potential candidates. Join us as we debate the question of competency versus cultural fit from both angles.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: What matters more than competency? [00:26] Why cultural fit is more important than competence. [01:35] A recruitment story illustrating the significance of cultural fit. [02:24] Core values at Eric’s company. [04:02] Neil’s personal and professional core values. [05:02] Open-mindedness, improvement, and obsession as desirable traits in candidates. [05:10] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!This podcast is on our Youtube Channel. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/h5dq2MeU5ts Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/2/20235 minutes, 16 seconds
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How MrBeast Smashed A New Video Record #2499

In episode #2499, we delve into how YouTube sensation MrBeast shattered video records with his latest release. From the premise that surpassed his ‘Squid Games’ video to the clever utilization of cameos and quick pacing, we explore the secrets behind his viral triumph. Discover how MrBeast incorporated a native ad for his own product, Feastables, along with exclusive offers to further engage his audience. We unravel the reasons behind this video's unprecedented success, speculating on the immense revenue potential for the content creator. Tune in as we investigate how he expertly keeps viewers hooked and discover the impossible metrics of MrBeast's top-performing videos! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How MrBeast smashed a new video record! [00:21] The premise of the video that outperformed his Squid Games video. [00:44] MrBeast’s use of cameos and quick pacing. [01:04] His inclusion of a native ad for his own product, Feastables, with exclusive offers. [01:28] Why this video is outperforming previous ones while indicating higher revenue potential? [02:53] The metrics of MrBeast’s top-performing videos. [03:34] His ability to keep viewers hooked. [03:41] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! MrBeast on YouTube Feastables Apply for the Beverly Hills event, August 7-9 Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
7/1/20234 minutes, 51 seconds
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How MrBeast Smashed A New Video Record

In episode #2499, we delve into how YouTube sensation MrBeast shattered video records with his latest release. From the premise that surpassed his ‘Squid Games’ video to the clever utilization of cameos and quick pacing, we explore the secrets behind his viral triumph. Discover how MrBeast incorporated a native ad for his own product, Feastables, along with exclusive offers to further engage his audience. We unravel the reasons behind this video's unprecedented success, speculating on the immense revenue potential for the content creator. Tune in as we investigate how he expertly keeps viewers hooked and discover the impossible metrics of MrBeast's top-performing videos!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How MrBeast smashed a new video record! [00:21] The premise of the video that outperformed his Squid Games video. [00:44] MrBeast’s use of cameos and quick pacing. [01:04] His inclusion of a native ad for his own product, Feastables, with exclusive offers. [01:28] Why this video is outperforming previous ones while indicating higher revenue potential? [02:53] The metrics of MrBeast’s top-performing videos. [03:34] His ability to keep viewers hooked. [03:41] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!This podcast is on our Youtube Channel. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/38yYiCnCUNI Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! MrBeast on YouTube Feastables Apply for the Beverly Hills event, August 7-9 Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/1/20233 minutes, 52 seconds
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Why We’re Doing In-Person Podcast Again #2498

In episode #2498, we talk about why we’re doing a live podcast again. We haven’t recorded this podcast sitting next to each other for the last three or four years and today we are going to tell you why that has changed. Eric and Neil both tell us why they prefer it this way, why they enjoy it more, and the relationships it creates. We even tell you how live podcasting helps you repurpose content. You don’t want to miss this one! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Why We’re Doing In-Person Podcast Again. [00:44] Why do we think doing in-person podcasting again is helpful and frankly, better. [02:40] How in-person podcasting builds relationships. [03:55] The way recording live podcasts helps you repurpose your content. [04:27] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more and don’t forget to apply for the upcoming event at https://www.levelingup.com/founders/! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! The Joe Rogan Experience  Gary Vaynerchuk Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
6/30/20235 minutes, 40 seconds
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Why We’re Doing In-Person Podcast Again

In episode #2498, we talk about why we’re doing a live podcast again. We haven’t recorded this podcast sitting next to each other for the last three or four years and today we are going to tell you why that has changed. Eric and Neil both tell us why they prefer it this way, why they enjoy it more, and the relationships it creates. We even tell you how live podcasting helps you repurpose content. You don’t want to miss this one!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Why We’re Doing In-Person Podcast Again. [00:44] Why do we think doing in-person podcasting again is helpful and frankly, better. [02:40] How in-person podcasting builds relationships. [03:55] The way recording live podcasts helps you repurpose your content. [04:27] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more and don’t forget to apply for the upcoming event at https://www.levelingup.com/founders/!This podcast is on our Youtube Channel. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/G2urSmEYYjALinks Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! The Joe Rogan Experience  Gary Vaynerchuk Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/30/20234 minutes, 40 seconds
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The Rise of De-Influencers #2497

In episode #2497, we are discussing the rise of de-influencers and what it means. De-influencers are people causing negative influence online. This is happening more and more now and when someone who isn’t liked is promoting your services or products, it’s actually going to hurt your sales and revenue. Don’t de-influence, influence!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Rise of De-Influencers. [00:28] What a de-influencer is. [01:16] Why you don’t want de-influencers anywhere near your business. [02:06] Exploring why there isn’t a way to defend yourself against de-influencers. [02:37] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
6/29/20233 minutes, 41 seconds
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The Rise of De-Influencers

In episode #2497, we are discussing the rise of de-influencers and what it means. De-influencers are people causing negative influence online. This is happening more and more now and when someone who isn’t liked is promoting your services or products, it’s actually going to hurt your sales and revenue. Don’t de-influence, influence! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Rise of De-Influencers. [00:28] What a de-influencer is. [01:16] Why you don’t want de-influencers anywhere near your business. [02:06] Exploring why there isn’t a way to defend yourself against de-influencers. [02:37] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!This podcast is on our Youtube Channel. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/ys74POpfWcY Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/29/20232 minutes, 41 seconds
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The Right Way to Market an Event #2496

In episode #2496, we share how to market an event effectively. From advertising and sending emails to pushing ticket sales and optimizing the 30 days before the event, we share all our tips and tricks with you today! We have an exciting event coming up in August and this is how we are marketing it the right way. Tune in now! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Right Way to Market an Event. [00:27] How we’re marketing our next event in August. [01:20] Advertising events and what platforms they do well on. [02:57] The two ways to move ticket sales for your events. [04:32] Why the most common event marketing techniques are not effective strategies? [04:54] Reasons why the 30 days leading to an event are the most critical.  [05:08] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Evolve Events Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
6/28/20236 minutes, 13 seconds
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The Right Way to Market an Event

In episode #2496, we share how to market an event effectively. From advertising and sending emails to pushing ticket sales and optimizing the 30 days before the event, we share all our tips and tricks with you today! We have an exciting event coming up in August and this is how we are marketing it the right way. Tune in now!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Right Way to Market an Event. [00:27] How we’re marketing our next event in August. [01:20] Advertising events and what platforms they do well on. [02:57] The two ways to move ticket sales for your events. [04:32] Why the most common event marketing techniques are not effective strategies? [04:54] Reasons why the 30 days leading to an event are the most critical.  [05:08] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!This podcast is on our Youtube Channel. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/PxYXsn5-dC8Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Evolve Events Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/28/20235 minutes, 14 seconds
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How to Find the Best Podcast to Advertise On #2495

In episode #2495, we are going to tell you how you can find the best podcast to advertise on. Magellan AI is a great tool to use to help with podcast analytics and advertising, and this is a must-use product! Today, we walk you through some of the product’s features, the cost, and how it can help you! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How to Find the Best Podcast to Advertise On. [00:08] Magellan AI and how it helps with podcast advertising and analytics. [01:34] Our favorite feature of Magellan AI. [03:44] The cost of Magellan AI. [04:09] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Magellan AI Dreamhost Microsoft  Shopify HelloFresh Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
6/27/20235 minutes, 13 seconds
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How to Find the Best Podcast to Advertise On

In episode #2495, we are going to tell you how you can find the best podcast to advertise on. Magellan AI is a great tool to use to help with podcast analytics and advertising, and this is a must-use product! Today, we walk you through some of the product’s features, the cost, and how it can help you!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How to Find the Best Podcast to Advertise On. [00:08] Magellan AI and how it helps with podcast advertising and analytics. [01:34] Our favorite feature of Magellan AI. [03:44] The cost of Magellan AI. [04:09] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!This podcast is on our Youtube Channel. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/f2PY-Pn8KD8Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Magellan AI Dreamhost Microsoft  Shopify HelloFresh Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/27/20234 minutes, 14 seconds
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Business Trends We Are Seeing For 2023 #2494

In episode #2494, we are talking about the business trends we are seeing in 2023. Things have become volatile with interest rate hikes and businesses are taking a defensive stance in order to protect themselves. We’re seeing a lot of marketing budget cuts and replacing loads of operations with AI to be more efficient. We are also seeing businesses make use of podcasting which we think is a brilliant idea. To hear all about the trends we predict for the rest of 2023, tune in now! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Business Trends We Are Seeing For 2023. [00:24] Why businesses are cutting back on everything and rates are hiking. [01:11] The hiring trends and the defensive stance businesses are taking. [02:07] Why advertising isn’t growing like it was before. [02:35] How people are preparing for these issues: AI and why it’s more efficient. [04:20] Why podcasts are useful tools and why businesses are using them for marketing. [06:03] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! We are back with our live videos so go watch us! Magellan AI Dreamhost Microsoft  Shopify Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
6/26/20237 minutes, 10 seconds
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Business Trends We Are Seeing For 2023

In episode #2494, we are talking about the business trends we are seeing in 2023. Things have become volatile with interest rate hikes and businesses are taking a defensive stance in order to protect themselves. We’re seeing a lot of marketing budget cuts and replacing loads of operations with AI to be more efficient. We are also seeing businesses make use of podcasting which we think is a brilliant idea. To hear all about the trends we predict for the rest of 2023, tune in now!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Business Trends We Are Seeing For 2023. [00:24] Why businesses are cutting back on everything and rates are hiking. [01:11] The hiring trends and the defensive stance businesses are taking. [02:07] Why advertising isn’t growing like it was before. [02:35] How people are preparing for these issues: AI and why it’s more efficient. [04:20] Why podcasts are useful tools and why businesses are using them for marketing. [06:03] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!This podcast is on our Youtube Channel. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/e83KxKsIBBELinks Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! We are back with our live videos so go watch us! Magellan AI Dreamhost Microsoft  Shopify Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/26/20236 minutes, 10 seconds
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How To Unsuck At Social Media #2493

In episode #2493, Neil and Eric get into how to unsuck at social media. When it comes to social media, there are plenty of ways to succeed. But there are also plenty of ways to suck. And what works for your competitor won’t necessarily work for you. Join Neil and Eric as they reflect on where they need to improve their social media, how to do it, and why experimentation and having fun are key components on the journey to creating fantastic content! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How To Unsuck At Social Media. [00:18] AB testing on YouTube, responding to DMs, and other areas for improvement. [00:51] Why Neil isn’t willing to open up his private life for more online engagement. [01:22] Posting velocity, producing AI-enhanced content, and other tactics you should be using. [02:55] Why experimentation is key to unsucking at social media. [03:36] What works for your competition won’t necessarily work for you. [05:24] How enjoying the process and having fun improves your content.  [05:52] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
6/25/20237 minutes
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How To Unsuck At Social Media

In episode #2493, Neil and Eric get into how to unsuck at social media. When it comes to social media, there are plenty of ways to succeed. But there are also plenty of ways to suck. And what works for your competitor won’t necessarily work for you. Join Neil and Eric as they reflect on where they need to improve their social media, how to do it, and why experimentation and having fun are key components on the journey to creating fantastic content!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How To Unsuck At Social Media. [00:18] AB testing on YouTube, responding to DMs, and other areas for improvement. [00:51] Why Neil isn’t willing to open up his private life for more online engagement. [01:22] Posting velocity, producing AI-enhanced content, and other tactics you should be using. [02:55] Why experimentation is key to unsucking at social media. [03:36] What works for your competition won’t necessarily work for you. [05:24] How enjoying the process and having fun improves your content.  [05:52] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!This podcast is on our Youtube Channel. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/X4pdxqVNnOYLinks Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/25/20236 minutes, 1 second
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The Optimal Way To Post To Social Daily #2492

In episode #2492, Neil and Eric break down the optimal way to post to social daily. The social media space is competitive, and different platforms seem to constantly be changing things up to stay ahead of the game. Find out how algorithms differ on various platforms, the benefits of posting natively, and recommended tools for easy posting! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Optimal Way To Post To Social Daily. [00:06] How social media is changing and advice on how to adapt. [02:41] Posting natively and recommended tools to make posting easier. [02:51] How algorithms differ on various social platforms. [03:42] Advice on repurposing pillar content. [06:52] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Sprout Social AdSense Acquisition.com Alex Hormozi Gary Vaynerchuk Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
6/24/20238 minutes, 1 second
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The Optimal Way To Post To Social Daily

In episode #2492, Neil and Eric break down the optimal way to post to social daily. The social media space is competitive, and different platforms seem to constantly be changing things up to stay ahead of the game. Find out how algorithms differ on various platforms, the benefits of posting natively, and recommended tools for easy posting!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Optimal Way To Post To Social Daily. [00:06] How social media is changing and advice on how to adapt. [02:41] Posting natively and recommended tools to make posting easier. [02:51] How algorithms differ on various social platforms. [03:42] Advice on repurposing pillar content. [06:52] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!This podcast is on our Youtube Channel. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/i1E0FoizTrsLinks Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Sprout Social AdSense Acquisition.com Alex Hormozi Gary Vaynerchuk Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/24/20237 minutes, 1 second
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What You Can Learn From XPRIZE (Elon Donated Over $100M+ To This Org) #2491

In episode #2491, Neil and Eric discuss what can be learned from the XPRIZE Foundation, an organization that Elon Musk donated over 100 million dollars to. It’s important to look at how things are done in different business settings. Not only do you expand your knowledge, but it also presents opportunities to leverage their offerings to achieve your personal goals. Tune in to find out how XPRIZE is encouraging technological development that will benefit humanity, why Elon Musk donated such a substantial amount to this organization, and what marketing teams can learn from their strategies. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: What You Can Learn From XPRIZE (Elon Donated Over $100M+ To This Org). [00:31] An overview of the XPRIZE Foundation and its mission. [02:35] The prizes that XPRIZE awards to encourage technological development that will benefit humanity. [03:00] How these prizes generate activity and development in beneficial sectors. [03:34] What marketing can learn from this type of positive attention? [03:42] The benefits of investing in XPRIZE. [05:00] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! XPRIZE Foundation Elon Musk Chip Wilson James Cameron Larry Page Ariana Huffington Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
6/23/20236 minutes, 11 seconds
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What You Can Learn From XPRIZE (Elon Donated Over $100M+ To This Org)

In episode #2491, Neil and Eric discuss what can be learned from the XPRIZE Foundation, an organization that Elon Musk donated over 100 million dollars to. It’s important to look at how things are done in different business settings. Not only do you expand your knowledge, but it also presents opportunities to leverage their offerings to achieve your personal goals. Tune in to find out how XPRIZE is encouraging technological development that will benefit humanity, why Elon Musk donated such a substantial amount to this organization, and what marketing teams can learn from their strategies.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: What You Can Learn From XPRIZE (Elon Donated Over $100M+ To This Org). [00:31] An overview of the XPRIZE Foundation and its mission. [02:35] The prizes that XPRIZE awards to encourage technological development that will benefit humanity. [03:00] How these prizes generate activity and development in beneficial sectors. [03:34] What marketing can learn from this type of positive attention? [03:42] The benefits of investing in XPRIZE. [05:00] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!This podcast is on our Youtube Channel. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/IgozhA9ubOgLinks Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! XPRIZE Foundation Elon Musk Chip Wilson James Cameron Larry Page Ariana Huffington Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/23/20235 minutes, 11 seconds
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What Eric Learned About YouTube By Paying MrBeast $8 #2490

In episode #2490, Eric shares what he learned about YouTube by paying MrBeast $8. With the launch of MrBeast’s paid Twitter feed, subscribers are being given the opportunity to take a behind-the-scenes look at the numbers relating to his phenomenally popular YouTube channel. Tune in for a closer look at MrBeast’s critical metrics — like his high click-through rate, average view duration, and retention rate — and what monetization looks like for a video with 400 million views! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: What Eric Learned About YouTube By Paying MrBeast $8. [00:14] MrBeast’s paid Twitter feed subscription and what it has to offer. [00:57] An overview of the phenomenal stats behind MrBeast’s videos. [02:26] The difference between having mass appeal and catering to a limited audience. [03:22] How MrBeast produces his video content. [04:22] The takeaways that MrBeast shares on his paid Twitter feed. [05:24] A breakdown of MrBeast’s views for shorts and longer videos.  [05:51] What MrBeast’s numbers teach us about YouTube monetization. [07:25] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! MrBeast on Twitter MrBeast on YouTube Gary Vaynerchuk Vayner Media Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
6/22/20238 minutes, 37 seconds
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What Eric Learned About YouTube By Paying MrBeast $8

In episode #2490, Eric shares what he learned about YouTube by paying MrBeast $8. With the launch of MrBeast’s paid Twitter feed, subscribers are being given the opportunity to take a behind-the-scenes look at the numbers relating to his phenomenally popular YouTube channel. Tune in for a closer look at MrBeast’s critical metrics — like his high click-through rate, average view duration, and retention rate — and what monetization looks like for a video with 400 million views!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: What Eric Learned About YouTube By Paying MrBeast $8. [00:14] MrBeast’s paid Twitter feed subscription and what it has to offer. [00:57] An overview of the phenomenal stats behind MrBeast’s videos. [02:26] The difference between having mass appeal and catering to a limited audience. [03:22] How MrBeast produces his video content. [04:22] The takeaways that MrBeast shares on his paid Twitter feed. [05:24] A breakdown of MrBeast’s views for shorts and longer videos.  [05:51] What MrBeast’s numbers teach us about YouTube monetization. [07:25] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!This podcast is on our Youtube Channel. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/hpDrose4okMLinks Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! MrBeast on Twitter MrBeast on YouTube Gary Vaynerchuk Vayner Media Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/22/20237 minutes, 37 seconds
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Lionel Messi Declines $1.9B To Play The Long Game #2489

In episode #2489, Neil and Eric unpack why Lionel Messi declined $1.9B to play the long game. When choosing which football club to play for, there’s often more going into the decision than money alone. Tune in to learn about the deals that Messi was offered, the numbers behind them, and how he is making a decision that will benefit his future self. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Lionel Messi Declines $1.9B To Play The Long Game. [00:28] An overview of the options that Lionel Messi had of teams to play for. [01:18] The deal that David Beckham offered Lionel Messi. [02:18] How Beckham played the long game, and how Messi is doing the same. [03:27] Why there are factors other than money influencing Messi’s decisions? [05:03] The Messi brand and why it matters. [06:43] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! FC Barcelona Saudi Arabian Football Federation David Beckham Inter Miami CF Google Bard Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
6/21/20237 minutes, 51 seconds
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Lionel Messi Declines $1.9B To Play The Long Game

In episode #2489, Neil and Eric unpack why Lionel Messi declined $1.9B to play the long game. When choosing which football club to play for, there’s often more going into the decision than money alone. Tune in to learn about the deals that Messi was offered, the numbers behind them, and how he is making a decision that will benefit his future self.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Lionel Messi Declines $1.9B To Play The Long Game. [00:28] An overview of the options that Lionel Messi had of teams to play for. [01:18] The deal that David Beckham offered Lionel Messi. [02:18] How Beckham played the long game, and how Messi is doing the same. [03:27] Why there are factors other than money influencing Messi’s decisions? [05:03] The Messi brand and why it matters. [06:43] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! FC Barcelona Saudi Arabian Football Federation David Beckham Inter Miami CF Google Bard Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/21/20236 minutes, 52 seconds
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The Future of Media via Axios #2488

In episode #2488, Neil and Eric explore the future of media via Axios. Drawing from a blog post written by the American news website, this episode covers the transformations that seem likely to occur in the media landscape in the near future. From a rising demand for subject-matter expertise to a desire to move away from “doom and gloom” content, tune in today to hear it all!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Future of Media aia Axios  [00:25] The rise in demand for subject-matter expertise.  [01:29] Value in documenting your journey.  [02:03] Why the days of big generic brands are over?  [02:30] The importance of newsletters in the media landscape of the future.  [03:45] Content that consumers are  [04:41] An example of how the media influences the way we think.  [05:58] How younger audiences want to consume their news.  [07:06] An overview of the highlights from today’s episode!   [07:51] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Axios Finish Line: The future of media Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
6/20/20239 minutes, 2 seconds
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The Future of Media via Axios

In episode #2488, Neil and Eric explore the future of media via Axios. Drawing from a blog post written by the American news website, this episode covers the transformations that seem likely to occur in the media landscape in the near future. From a rising demand for subject-matter expertise to a desire to move away from “doom and gloom” content, tune in today to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Future of Media aia Axios  [00:25] The rise in demand for subject-matter expertise.  [01:29] Value in documenting your journey.  [02:03] Why the days of big generic brands are over?  [02:30] The importance of newsletters in the media landscape of the future.  [03:45] Content that consumers are  [04:41] An example of how the media influences the way we think.  [05:58] How younger audiences want to consume their news.  [07:06] An overview of the highlights from today’s episode!   [07:51] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Axios Finish Line: The future of media Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/20/20238 minutes, 2 seconds
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Use These Influence Hacks To 10x Your Conversions #2487

In episode #2487, Neil and Eric explain how to use influence hacks to 10x your conversions! Using thought experiments designed by Niro Sivanathan, Eric and Neil explore the concepts of gain framing versus loss framing and quality versus quantity of arguments with the intention of helping you make the biggest positive impact on your audience!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Use These Influence Hacks To 10x Your Conversions.  [00:27] A thought experiment that highlights how gain framing and loss framing impact the decision-making process.  [05:25] The importance of breaking things down for your audience in a way that they will understand. [05:50] Another thought experiment that explores the conditions of a strong argument.  [09:00] Quality versus quantity of arguments.  [09:10] How to draw attention away from the downsides of your argument.  [09:58] Congrats to Eric for receiving his MIT certification!  [10:07] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Niro Sivanathan Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
6/19/202311 minutes, 34 seconds
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Use These Influence Hacks To 10x Your Conversions

In episode #2487, Neil and Eric explain how to use influence hacks to 10x your conversions! Using thought experiments designed by Niro Sivanathan, Eric and Neil explore the concepts of gain framing versus loss framing and quality versus quantity of arguments with the intention of helping you make the biggest positive impact on your audience! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Use These Influence Hacks To 10x Your Conversions.  [00:27] A thought experiment that highlights how gain framing and loss framing impact the decision-making process.  [05:25] The importance of breaking things down for your audience in a way that they will understand. [05:50] Another thought experiment that explores the conditions of a strong argument.  [09:00] Quality versus quantity of arguments.  [09:10] How to draw attention away from the downsides of your argument.  [09:58] Congrats to Eric for receiving his MIT certification!  [10:07] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Niro Sivanathan Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/19/202310 minutes, 34 seconds
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The Metric That’s More Important Than Customer Acquisition Costs #2486

In episode #2486, Neil and Eric do a deep dive into the metric that’s more important than customer acquisition costs! This episode was inspired by a blog post by Elena Verna and in it you will hear why it is more important to focus on the lifetime value and the payback period of your customers than your customer acquisition costs.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Metric That’s More Important Than Customer Acquisition Costs. [00:18] The importance of understanding your Customer Lifetime Value (LTV). [00:47] The blog post by Elena Verna inspired today’s episode.  [01:17] An example that highlights the problem with focusing only on customer acquisition (CAC). [02:45] The benefits of looking at LTV per channel.   [03:20] Why the length of your payback period matters more when your business is just starting out.  [03:50] Understanding the paid marketing loop.  [04:21] What does the payback period metric measure?  [05:06] Key takeaways from today’s episode!  [05:51] How losing money in the short term can benefit your business in the long run.  [07:10] How to optimize your payback period.   [09:01] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Elena Verna Cost of Acquisition (CAC) trap  Microsoft Microsoft Clarity Timothy Sykes Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
6/18/20238 minutes, 36 seconds
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The Metric That’s More Important Than Customer Acquisition Costs

In episode #2486, Neil and Eric do a deep dive into the metric that’s more important than customer acquisition costs! This episode was inspired by a blog post by Elena Verna and in it you will hear why it is more important to focus on the lifetime value and the payback period of your customers than your customer acquisition costs. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Metric That’s More Important Than Customer Acquisition Costs. [00:18] The importance of understanding your Customer Lifetime Value (LTV). [00:47] The blog post by Elena Verna inspired today’s episode.  [01:17] An example that highlights the problem with focusing only on customer acquisition (CAC). [02:45] The benefits of looking at LTV per channel.   [03:20] Why the length of your payback period matters more when your business is just starting out.  [03:50] Understanding the paid marketing loop.  [04:21] What does the payback period metric measure?  [05:06] Key takeaways from today’s episode!  [05:51] How losing money in the short term can benefit your business in the long run.  [07:10] How to optimize your payback period.   [09:01] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Elena Verna Cost of Acquisition (CAC) trap  Microsoft Microsoft Clarity Timothy Sykes Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/18/20237 minutes, 37 seconds
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Instagram’s Algorithm Revealed #2485

In episode #2485 Instagram’s algorithm is revealed through Neil and Eric’s analysis of the Instagram Ranking Explained blog (plus some other information that Instagram might not be so open about sharing!). From how they rank everything from Feed to Reels, tune in today to hear it all. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Instagram’s Algorithm Revealed. [00:25] The blog that inspired today’s episode.  [01:20] Understanding how Instagram ranks Feed. [03:09] An explanation of how Instagram ranks Stories. [04:58] How the Instagram algorithm responds to likes by friends versus likes by strangers. [06:51] The importance of velocity when it comes to Instagram’s Explore.  [08:49] Instagram’s approach to ranking Reels.  [09:01] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Instagram Ranking Explained Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
6/17/202310 minutes, 13 seconds
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Instagram’s Algorithm Revealed

In episode #2485 Instagram’s algorithm is revealed through Neil and Eric’s analysis of the Instagram Ranking Explained blog (plus some other information that Instagram might not be so open about sharing!). From how they rank everything from Feed to Reels, tune in today to hear it all.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Instagram’s Algorithm Revealed. [00:25] The blog that inspired today’s episode.  [01:20] Understanding how Instagram ranks Feed. [03:09] An explanation of how Instagram ranks Stories. [04:58] How the Instagram algorithm responds to likes by friends versus likes by strangers. [06:51] The importance of velocity when it comes to Instagram’s Explore.  [08:49] Instagram’s approach to ranking Reels.  [09:01] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Instagram Ranking Explained Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/17/20239 minutes, 13 seconds
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The GaryVee Method For Hiring Content Creators #2484

In episode #2484, we discuss the Gary Vaynerchuk (otherwise known as GaryVee) method for hiring content creators. Gary sometimes gets flak for hiring armies of recent graduates for $20 an hour, but if you think about it, who knows social platforms like TikTok better than the 20-somethings that use them the most? If you want to recruit talent that understands the game and knows how to play it like GaryVee does, tune in today to learn more about his hiring process! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The GaryVee Method For Hiring Content Creators. [00:34] The benefits of hiring content creators who really understand social. [01:21] Insight into GaryVee’s rolling admissions process. [02:25] Why he expects his own marketing to be better than his agency services? [04:32] How to find applicants when you don’t have millions of followers. [06:38] Using social media to find creators producing amazing content. [07:06] Finding content creators with experience in your particular industry. [07:57] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Gary Vaynerchuk ‘Team GaryVee: Now Hiring Freelancer Globally’ Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
6/16/20239 minutes, 9 seconds
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The GaryVee Method For Hiring Content Creators

In episode #2484, we discuss the Gary Vaynerchuk (otherwise known as GaryVee) method for hiring content creators. Gary sometimes gets flak for hiring armies of recent graduates for $20 an hour, but if you think about it, who knows social platforms like TikTok better than the 20-somethings that use them the most? If you want to recruit talent that understands the game and knows how to play it like GaryVee does, tune in today to learn more about his hiring process!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The GaryVee Method For Hiring Content Creators. [00:34] The benefits of hiring content creators who really understand social. [01:21] Insight into GaryVee’s rolling admissions process. [02:25] Why he expects his own marketing to be better than his agency services? [04:32] How to find applicants when you don’t have millions of followers. [06:38] Using social media to find creators producing amazing content. [07:06] Finding content creators with experience in your particular industry. [07:57] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Gary Vaynerchuk ‘Team GaryVee: Now Hiring Freelancer Globally’ Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/16/20238 minutes, 9 seconds
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How We're Using AI at Our Companies #2483

In episode #2483, we talk about some of the different ways that we use AI at our companies. What we won’t be talking about is how to use AI to create text-based content, videos, or images for social media or SEO, because everybody already knows about that! Tune in as we share a few out-of-the-box tools and examples that will (hopefully) give you some new ideas about the applications of AI in your business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How We're Using AI at Our Companies. [00:41] Ways that we use AI for analytics. [02:30] Useful revenue intelligence and note-taking tools. [03:47] How AI can save you time and production costs on creative campaigns. [05:01] Leveraging Microsoft Clarity for user behavior insights. [06:12] The benefits of receiving “data dumps” from Google Search Console. [07:57] Learn more about a tool that identifies decaying content and one-click upgrades it. [08:32] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Fireflies.ai Gong.io Bacon & Eggs Media Microsoft Clarity Google Search Console Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
6/15/20239 minutes, 41 seconds
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How We're Using AI at Our Companies

In episode #2483, we talk about some of the different ways that we use AI at our companies. What we won’t be talking about is how to use AI to create text-based content, videos, or images for social media or SEO, because everybody already knows about that! Tune in as we share a few out-of-the-box tools and examples that will (hopefully) give you some new ideas about the applications of AI in your business.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How We're Using AI at Our Companies. [00:41] Ways that we use AI for analytics. [02:30] Useful revenue intelligence and note-taking tools. [03:47] How AI can save you time and production costs on creative campaigns. [05:01] Leveraging Microsoft Clarity for user behavior insights. [06:12] The benefits of receiving “data dumps” from Google Search Console. [07:57] Learn more about a tool that identifies decaying content and one-click upgrades it. [08:32] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Watch this episode’s video recording here:https://youtu.be/iPPun0KEKAsLinks Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Fireflies.ai Gong.io Bacon &amp; Eggs Media Microsoft Clarity Google Search Console Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/15/20238 minutes, 41 seconds
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Why the Gold is in the Reviews #2482

In episode #2482, we discuss what we mean when we say that “the gold is in the reviews.” Reviews help showcase the reputation of your company. They improve search rankings for your website, increase sales, and build trust in your brand. But did you know that one and two-star reviews are just as valuable if not more valuable than five-star ones? Tune in to find out why and you’ll also receive practical tips and tools for turning positive feedback into website copy, converting visitors into customers, and a whole lot more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Why the Gold is in the Reviews. [00:14] Why one and two-star reviews are essential for growth. [01:30] Qualitative versus quantitative feedback. [02:40] How to use five-star reviews to inform your marketing copy. [04:34] Helpful tools you can use to test your messaging. [05:39] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! SurveyMonkey Wynter ChatGPT Bard Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
6/14/20236 minutes, 52 seconds
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Why the Gold is in the Reviews

In episode #2482, we discuss what we mean when we say that “the gold is in the reviews.” Reviews help showcase the reputation of your company. They improve search rankings for your website, increase sales, and build trust in your brand. But did you know that one and two-star reviews are just as valuable if not more valuable than five-star ones? Tune in to find out why and you’ll also receive practical tips and tools for turning positive feedback into website copy, converting visitors into customers, and a whole lot more!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Why the Gold is in the Reviews. [00:14] Why one and two-star reviews are essential for growth. [01:30] Qualitative versus quantitative feedback. [02:40] How to use five-star reviews to inform your marketing copy. [04:34] Helpful tools you can use to test your messaging. [05:39] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Watch this episode’s video recording here:https://youtu.be/dMDzkeH6S6ELinks Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! SurveyMonkey Wynter ChatGPT Bard Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/14/20235 minutes, 52 seconds
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Eric and Neil's Favorite Way to Learn New Marketing Tactics #2481

In episode #2481, we share some of our favorite ways to learn new marketing tactics that we have learned in nearly seven years of Marketing School; from surrounding ourselves with passionate people to attending conferences in different countries, following up-and-comers closely, and more. Modern marketing requires a broad range of skills and strategies, but gaining proficiency can take time and practice. The last thing you want to do is spend your energy on marketing tactics that seem impressive but won’t last, so as always, do your due diligence if you’re looking for new strategies that you can build upon! And be sure to tune in today. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Eric and Neil's Favorite Way to Learn New Marketing Tactics. [00:34] Reasons that Eric likes talking to businesspeople who are in love with marketing. [01:12] How Neil learns new tactics and strategies from international conferences. [02:12] The benefits of following someone up-and-coming in the marketing space. [03:22] Why you should ask for stats and data when you learn a new tactic from someone. [04:09] How to avoid fly-by-night marketing tactics by thinking long term. [05:35] The intimacy and flexibility that comes with micro and virtual masterminds. [07:04] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Matt McGarry Newsletter Operator Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
6/13/20238 minutes, 16 seconds
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Eric and Neil's Favorite Way to Learn New Marketing Tactics

In episode #2481, we share some of our favorite ways to learn new marketing tactics that we have learned in nearly seven years of Marketing School; from surrounding ourselves with passionate people to attending conferences in different countries, following up-and-comers closely, and more. Modern marketing requires a broad range of skills and strategies, but gaining proficiency can take time and practice. The last thing you want to do is spend your energy on marketing tactics that seem impressive but won’t last, so as always, do your due diligence if you’re looking for new strategies that you can build upon! And be sure to tune in today.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Eric and Neil's Favorite Way to Learn New Marketing Tactics. [00:34] Reasons that Eric likes talking to businesspeople who are in love with marketing. [01:12] How Neil learns new tactics and strategies from international conferences. [02:12] The benefits of following someone up-and-coming in the marketing space. [03:22] Why you should ask for stats and data when you learn a new tactic from someone. [04:09] How to avoid fly-by-night marketing tactics by thinking long term. [05:35] The intimacy and flexibility that comes with micro and virtual masterminds. [07:04] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Watch this episode’s video recording here:https://youtu.be/Bj8_7UnJm5s Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Matt McGarry Newsletter Operator Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/13/20237 minutes, 16 seconds
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How Neil and Eric Are Adapting Their Marketing So They Don't Get Crushed by AI #2480

In episode #2480 we talk about how we are adapting our marketing so as not to get crushed by AI! Just because there are so many new tools and avenues out there, doesn't mean the old ones are completely useless. Tune in to hear about some of the ways you can stay relevant and successful in the age of AI! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How Neil and Eric Are Adapting Their Marketing So They Don't Get Crushed by AI. [00:08] Leveraging SEO in today's climate and building and releasing free software. [01:02] Building a brand to succeed in the long run. [01:36] Prioritizing attention and distribution and using your unique data. [02:41] Connecting with other entrepreneurs at events and sharing useful info. [03:23] Employing a dedicated AI operator for your business. [04:21] The old-school marketing tactics that still work! [05:31] Understanding internal efficiency gains and finding novel marketing methods. [06:33] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!  Ubersuggest AnswerThePublic   ClickFlow The Global 1000  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
6/12/20237 minutes, 47 seconds
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How Neil and Eric Are Adapting Their Marketing So They Don't Get Crushed by AI

In episode #2480 we talk about how we are adapting our marketing so as not to get crushed by AI! Just because there are so many new tools and avenues out there, doesn't mean the old ones are completely useless. Tune in to hear about some of the ways you can stay relevant and successful in the age of AI!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How Neil and Eric Are Adapting Their Marketing So They Don't Get Crushed by AI. [00:08] Leveraging SEO in today's climate and building and releasing free software. [01:02] Building a brand to succeed in the long run. [01:36] Prioritizing attention and distribution and using your unique data. [02:41] Connecting with other entrepreneurs at events and sharing useful info. [03:23] Employing a dedicated AI operator for your business. [04:21] The old-school marketing tactics that still work! [05:31] Understanding internal efficiency gains and finding novel marketing methods. [06:33] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!  Ubersuggest AnswerThePublic   ClickFlow The Global 1000  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/12/20236 minutes, 47 seconds
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Is Google Sending Fewer Clicks To Websites? #2479

In episode #2479, we discuss whether Google is sending fewer clicks to websites. The statistics and analytics around Google's search results have continued to shift and evolve over the years, with the latest data suggesting impressions are up and clicks are down. Tune in to hear what this means for Google, SEO, and your business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Is Google Sending Fewer Clicks To Websites? [00:06] What the data suggests about Google traffic. [00:43] Movement in the statistics; what we have noticed. [01:06] Evolving online behavior across different platforms. [01:51] More direct information on the results page and fewer click-throughs. [02:20] What do these trends mean for Google's revenue moving forward? [04:05] Laying out the amounts that Google makes from their ads. [05:01] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Databox Danny Sullivan  SparkToro  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
6/11/20236 minutes, 5 seconds
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Is Google Sending Fewer Clicks To Websites?

In episode #2479, we discuss whether Google is sending fewer clicks to websites. The statistics and analytics around Google's search results have continued to shift and evolve over the years, with the latest data suggesting impressions are up and clicks are down. Tune in to hear what this means for Google, SEO, and your business!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Is Google Sending Fewer Clicks To Websites? [00:06] What the data suggests about Google traffic. [00:43] Movement in the statistics; what we have noticed. [01:06] Evolving online behavior across different platforms. [01:51] More direct information on the results page and fewer click-throughs. [02:20] What do these trends mean for Google's revenue moving forward? [04:05] Laying out the amounts that Google makes from their ads. [05:01] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Databox Danny Sullivan  SparkToro  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/11/20235 minutes, 5 seconds
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Apple's headset, WPP partners with Nvidia, Rise of creator capitalists, Twitter ad revenue tanks 59

In this episode, Neil Patel and Eric Siu talk about Apple's headset, WPP partners with Nvidia, the Rise of creator capitalists, Twitter ad revenue tanks 59 Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric's ad agency NP Digital << Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
6/10/202332 minutes, 1 second
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Apple's headset, WPP partners with Nvidia, Rise of creator capitalists, Twitter ad revenue tanks 59

In this episode, Neil Patel and Eric Siu talk about Apple's headset, WPP partners with Nvidia, the Rise of creator capitalists, Twitter ad revenue tanks 59Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric's ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/10/202329 minutes, 1 second
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Our Favorite Tools for Marketers That Want to Level Up Their Ads #2478

In episode #2478, we share some of our favorite tools for marketers who want to level up their ads! If you want to stand out from the rest, the right new tools can help you do this (and probably with very little effort). Tune in to hear us touch on some of the endless possibilities that are currently available. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s Topic: Our Favorite Tools for Marketers That Want to Level Up Their Ads. [00:07] New AI tools that can help you in your creative processes. [01:16] Writing tools for titles and descriptions that improve ranking. [02:11] Some of Google and Midjourney's latest and most exciting AI features. [04:47] How tech tools can boost the creative talents you already have! [05:59] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Midjourney DALL·E 2 Adobe Firefly  Canva Flamingo  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
6/9/20237 minutes, 3 seconds
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Our Favorite Tools for Marketers That Want to Level Up Their Ads

In episode #2478, we share some of our favorite tools for marketers who want to level up their ads! If you want to stand out from the rest, the right new tools can help you do this (and probably with very little effort). Tune in to hear us touch on some of the endless possibilities that are currently available.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s Topic: Our Favorite Tools for Marketers That Want to Level Up Their Ads. [00:07] New AI tools that can help you in your creative processes. [01:16] Writing tools for titles and descriptions that improve ranking. [02:11] Some of Google and Midjourney's latest and most exciting AI features. [04:47] How tech tools can boost the creative talents you already have! [05:59] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Midjourney DALL·E 2 Adobe Firefly  Canva Flamingo  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/9/20236 minutes, 3 seconds
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Why Finding Your Community Is Critical For Long Term Growth #2477

In episode #2477, we talk about why finding your community is critical for long-term growth. If you want to know a little more about our opinions on the power of relationships, how to go about helping others, and the best places and events for you to spend your time, you have come to the right place! Tune in to hear our best advice for finding your tribe.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Why Finding Your Community Is Critical For Long-Term Growth. [00:15] Looking back on the recent Capital Camp conference. [01:29] Support from friends and 'family' in difficult times. [02:00] Helping others as a way to connect and build relationships. [03:58] Events and groups that suit different kinds of businesses. [05:10] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!  Capital Camp YPO Zig Ziglar   Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
6/8/20236 minutes, 16 seconds
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Why Finding Your Community Is Critical For Long Term Growth

In episode #2477, we talk about why finding your community is critical for long-term growth. If you want to know a little more about our opinions on the power of relationships, how to go about helping others, and the best places and events for you to spend your time, you have come to the right place! Tune in to hear our best advice for finding your tribe. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Why Finding Your Community Is Critical For Long-Term Growth. [00:15] Looking back on the recent Capital Camp conference. [01:29] Support from friends and 'family' in difficult times. [02:00] Helping others as a way to connect and build relationships. [03:58] Events and groups that suit different kinds of businesses. [05:10] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!  Capital Camp YPO Zig Ziglar  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/8/20235 minutes, 16 seconds
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Where We Think Podcast Advertising Is Going #2476

In episode #2476, we share where we think podcast advertising is heading in the future. The recent surge in the podcasting space has created many opportunities for innovations in advertising that you may be missing out on. Tune in today to hear our thoughts on partners, omnichannel approaches, and more!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Where We Think Podcast Advertising Is Going. [00:07] Looking back on the last few years of boom in the podcasting space. [01:04] Examples of innovative ways to run podcast ads. [02:18] A few Chartable statistics about our podcast and audience. [04:18] Finding the right advertising partners for your podcast. [05:19] The utility of podcasting within an omnichannel approach to online business. [06:20] Matching your podcasting strategy with your business objectives. [07:03] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Joe Rogan Chartable  Athletic Greens Microsoft  Shopify Eight Sleep Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
6/7/20238 minutes, 8 seconds
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Where We Think Podcast Advertising Is Going

In episode #2476, we share where we think podcast advertising is heading in the future. The recent surge in the podcasting space has created many opportunities for innovations in advertising that you may be missing out on. Tune in today to hear our thoughts on partners, omnichannel approaches, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Where We Think Podcast Advertising Is Going. [00:07] Looking back on the last few years of boom in the podcasting space. [01:04] Examples of innovative ways to run podcast ads. [02:18] A few Chartable statistics about our podcast and audience. [04:18] Finding the right advertising partners for your podcast. [05:19] The utility of podcasting within an omnichannel approach to online business. [06:20] Matching your podcasting strategy with your business objectives. [07:03] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Joe Rogan Chartable  Athletic Greens Microsoft  Shopify Eight Sleep Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/7/20237 minutes, 9 seconds
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What Eric Learned At An Investor's Conference #2475

Join Neil Patel and Eric Siu in this episode as Eric shares his key insights and takeaways from the investor's conference he recently attended. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric's ad agency NP Digital << Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
6/6/202311 minutes, 8 seconds
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What Eric Learned At An Investor's Conference

Join Neil Patel and Eric Siu in this episode as Eric shares his key insights and takeaways from the investor's conference he recently attended.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric's ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/6/202310 minutes, 9 seconds
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What Eric Learned From Meeting A Marketing School Fan Live #2474

In episode #2474, Eric shares what he learned from meeting a marketing school fan live! We are always thrilled when our podcast provides listeners with fresh insights, but we’re even happier when listeners implement those lessons. Tune in to hear about Eric’s unexpected meeting with a listener who went out and used the lessons he learned from Marketing School to build a lucrative affiliate marketing operation! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: What Eric Learned From Meeting A Marketing School Fan Live. [00:07] The story of the chance meeting between Eric and a Marketing School fan. [00:52] Why engaging with Marketing School is all about implementing the lessons you learn. [01:47] Neil’s thoughts on how affiliate marketers will be impacted by AI. [03:33] Our hopes for how people will engage with, and utilize, this podcast. [04:35] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
6/5/20235 minutes, 41 seconds
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What Eric Learned From Meeting A Marketing School Fan Live

In episode #2474, Eric shares what he learned from meeting a marketing school fan live! We are always thrilled when our podcast provides listeners with fresh insights, but we’re even happier when listeners implement those lessons. Tune in to hear about Eric’s unexpected meeting with a listener who went out and used the lessons he learned from Marketing School to build a lucrative affiliate marketing operation!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: What Eric Learned From Meeting A Marketing School Fan Live. [00:07] The story of the chance meeting between Eric and a Marketing School fan. [00:52] Why engaging with Marketing School is all about implementing the lessons you learn. [01:47] Neil’s thoughts on how affiliate marketers will be impacted by AI. [03:33] Our hopes for how people will engage with, and utilize, this podcast. [04:35] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/5/20234 minutes, 41 seconds
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Where Consumer Confidence Sits Right Now #2473

In episode #2473, we talk about where consumer confidence sits right now. The global economy has had to adapt to some pretty major events over the past three years, from a worldwide pandemic to the war in Ukraine. And many consumers are feeling the effects of these developments. We discuss the spending habits of different consumers, who we’ve seen adopting a defensive position, and how marketing companies are impacted during a down economy. For all this and more, press play now! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Where Consumer Confidence Sits Right Now. [00:30] Observations on current Gen Z spending habits. [01:20] The demographic that has noticeably slowed down their spending since 2022. [01:52] An overview of how companies are doing in the current economy. [04:01] Insight into why many companies are taking on a defensive position. [04:49] Why people tend to cut marketing first during a down economy. [05:18] What rail traffic data can teach us about the state of the economy? [08:19] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Dentsu Rail Traffic Data - Association of American Railroads Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
6/4/20239 minutes, 27 seconds
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Where Consumer Confidence Sits Right Now

In episode #2473, we talk about where consumer confidence sits right now. The global economy has had to adapt to some pretty major events over the past three years, from a worldwide pandemic to the war in Ukraine. And many consumers are feeling the effects of these developments. We discuss the spending habits of different consumers, who we’ve seen adopting a defensive position, and how marketing companies are impacted during a down economy. For all this and more, press play now!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Where Consumer Confidence Sits Right Now. [00:30] Observations on current Gen Z spending habits. [01:20] The demographic that has noticeably slowed down their spending since 2022. [01:52] An overview of how companies are doing in the current economy. [04:01] Insight into why many companies are taking on a defensive position. [04:49] Why people tend to cut marketing first during a down economy. [05:18] What rail traffic data can teach us about the state of the economy? [08:19] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Dentsu Rail Traffic Data - Association of American Railroads Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/4/20238 minutes, 27 seconds
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How To Truly Scale AI In Your Organization #2472

In episode #2472, we talk about how to truly scale AI in your organization! It feels like everyone is racing to implement AI, but is this the best strategy for business owners? Tune in to hear how we are adopting AI in our respective companies and how to be smart about how (and when) to implement this rapidly changing technology. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How To Truly Scale AI In Your Organization. [00:20] Unpacking the role of an AI operator. [01:08] How Eric’s company has implemented an AI working group. [02:11] Neil’s company and how he partners people up based on their capabilities. [03:24] Why leadership needs to push these initiatives. [04:07] Neil’s advice on when to implement AI. [05:48] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
6/3/20236 minutes, 59 seconds
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How To Truly Scale AI In Your Organization

In episode #2472, we talk about how to truly scale AI in your organization! It feels like everyone is racing to implement AI, but is this the best strategy for business owners? Tune in to hear how we are adopting AI in our respective companies and how to be smart about how (and when) to implement this rapidly changing technology.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How To Truly Scale AI In Your Organization. [00:20] Unpacking the role of an AI operator. [01:08] How Eric’s company has implemented an AI working group. [02:11] Neil’s company and how he partners people up based on their capabilities. [03:24] Why leadership needs to push these initiatives. [04:07] Neil’s advice on when to implement AI. [05:48] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/3/20235 minutes, 59 seconds
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92.7% of Facebook Posts Are Now Dominated By This Format #2471

In episode #2471, we’re looking at the format dominating 92.7% of Facebook posts! We’re referring, of course, to reels. Short-form content has proven to be effective across all platforms and seems to be single-handedly reviving Facebook. Tune in to find out why reels are so popular and how you can use the timeless art of storytelling to captivate audiences across platforms. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The format dominates 92.7% of Facebook posts. [00:06] Is Facebook making a comeback? [00:15] How reels are reviving Facebook. [00:33] The reach of Facebook reels compared to Instagram. [00:59] Why reels are so popular? [01:27] The timelessness of storytelling as a format. [03:12] The doom-scrolling epidemic. [03:42] Why you should focus on creating short-form content to post on ALL platforms. [04:42] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
6/2/20235 minutes, 57 seconds
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92.7% of Facebook Posts Are Now Dominated By This Format

In episode #2471, we’re looking at the format dominating 92.7% of Facebook posts! We’re referring, of course, to reels. Short-form content has proven to be effective across all platforms and seems to be single-handedly reviving Facebook. Tune in to find out why reels are so popular and how you can use the timeless art of storytelling to captivate audiences across platforms.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The format dominates 92.7% of Facebook posts. [00:06] Is Facebook making a comeback? [00:15] How reels are reviving Facebook. [00:33] The reach of Facebook reels compared to Instagram. [00:59] Why reels are so popular? [01:27] The timelessness of storytelling as a format. [03:12] The doom-scrolling epidemic. [03:42] Why you should focus on creating short-form content to post on ALL platforms. [04:42] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/2/20234 minutes, 57 seconds
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You Have Been Thinking About AI The Wrong Way - You're Missing the Big Picture #2470

In episode #2470, we explain why you’ve been thinking about AI the wrong way, and how you should approach it instead! While using AI for content creation is an incredible advancement, it still requires human modification. That being said, how much time and money is it really saving you? It’s time to think about the bigger picture and look outside of the box. How can AI help you with business efficiency and process automation? Tune in to find out why you should be using AI to analyze data rather than create content. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How you should be thinking about AI. [00:10] Why content creation isn’t the most efficient use of AI. [01:46] Why human modification is essential for AI-generated content. [02:22] The opportunity for AI to analyze analytics in real-time to help you make changes accordingly. [04:51] Why you should use AI to analyze data rather than create content. [06:06] The three forms of AI: artificial intelligence, automated intelligence, and augmented intelligence. [06:52] Look outside of the box! How can AI help you with business efficiency and process automation? [07:12] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
6/1/20238 minutes, 18 seconds
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You Have Been Thinking About AI The Wrong Way - You're Missing the Big Picture

In episode #2470, we explain why you’ve been thinking about AI the wrong way, and how you should approach it instead! While using AI for content creation is an incredible advancement, it still requires human modification. That being said, how much time and money is it really saving you? It’s time to think about the bigger picture and look outside of the box. How can AI help you with business efficiency and process automation? Tune in to find out why you should be using AI to analyze data rather than create content.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How you should be thinking about AI. [00:10] Why content creation isn’t the most efficient use of AI. [01:46] Why human modification is essential for AI-generated content. [02:22] The opportunity for AI to analyze analytics in real-time to help you make changes accordingly. [04:51] Why you should use AI to analyze data rather than create content. [06:06] The three forms of AI: artificial intelligence, automated intelligence, and augmented intelligence. [06:52] Look outside of the box! How can AI help you with business efficiency and process automation? [07:12] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/1/20237 minutes, 18 seconds
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How We Optimize Our Travel For Maximum Output #2469

In episode #2469, we talk about how we optimize our travel for maximum output. Conferences and travel go hand in hand and we’ve figured out a few ways to ease the journey and curb jetlag. Tune in to hear our travel tips from adjusting to new time zones and saving time in the airport to traveling lightly and working out on the go.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How to optimize travel for maximum output. [00:19] Neil’s preferred approach to combat jetlag: stay in PST. [01:30] Eric’s hacks for adjusting to a new time zone. [02:36] Why you shouldn’t eat on the plane when changing time zones. [02:45] How to ease the constriction of blood flow on long flights. [03:24] Sleep optimization tools and tactics. [03:51] Neil’s on-the-go workout hacks. [04:13] Tips for traveling lightly. [05:03] Airport time-saving tips for international travel. [06:03] Try to fall asleep in the destination time zone! [06:35] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Slip sleep mask Timeshifter - The Jet Lag App Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
5/31/20237 minutes, 45 seconds
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How We Optimize Our Travel For Maximum Output

In episode #2469, we talk about how we optimize our travel for maximum output. Conferences and travel go hand in hand and we’ve figured out a few ways to ease the journey and curb jetlag. Tune in to hear our travel tips from adjusting to new time zones and saving time in the airport to traveling lightly and working out on the go. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How to optimize travel for maximum output. [00:19] Neil’s preferred approach to combat jetlag: stay in PST. [01:30] Eric’s hacks for adjusting to a new time zone. [02:36] Why you shouldn’t eat on the plane when changing time zones. [02:45] How to ease the constriction of blood flow on long flights. [03:24] Sleep optimization tools and tactics. [03:51] Neil’s on-the-go workout hacks. [04:13] Tips for traveling lightly. [05:03] Airport time-saving tips for international travel. [06:03] Try to fall asleep in the destination time zone! [06:35] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Slip sleep mask Timeshifter - The Jet Lag App Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/31/20236 minutes, 46 seconds
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My Favorite Marketing Hack When Speaking at Conferences

In episode #2468, we break down our favorite marketing hack when speaking at conferences. We’ve been on the circuit for a few weeks and want to share our approach to marketing at events. Speaking, to begin with, is obviously a great tactic, but while you’re there, we encourage you to set up some in-person meetings! Tune in to discover how these meetings play out and what you can expect from them.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Neil’s favorite marketing hacks when speaking at conferences. [00:12] Why speaking and in-person meetings are the most effective strategies. [01:08] How Neil witnessed Eric’s team’s marketing in action and what he loved about the approach. [03:23] The lesson gleaned from the above approach: experiment! [04:31] How and why Neil arranges for conference organizers to help him book meetings. [06:26] The effectiveness of attending industry events. [07:00] An example of what’s discussed in the in-person meetings and how they go down. [08:48] Why we aim to be as helpful as possible, no matter the size of the business. [09:23] The long-term approach of these in-person meetings at conferences. [09:54] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/30/20239 minutes, 54 seconds
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My Favorite Marketing Hack When Speaking at Conferences #2468

In episode #2468, we break down our favorite marketing hack when speaking at conferences. We’ve been on the circuit for a few weeks and want to share our approach to marketing at events. Speaking, to begin with, is obviously a great tactic, but while you’re there, we encourage you to set up some in-person meetings! Tune in to discover how these meetings play out and what you can expect from them. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Neil’s favorite marketing hacks when speaking at conferences. [00:12] Why speaking and in-person meetings are the most effective strategies. [01:08] How Neil witnessed Eric’s team’s marketing in action and what he loved about the approach. [03:23] The lesson gleaned from the above approach: experiment! [04:31] How and why Neil arranges for conference organizers to help him book meetings. [06:26] The effectiveness of attending industry events. [07:00] An example of what’s discussed in the in-person meetings and how they go down. [08:48] Why we aim to be as helpful as possible, no matter the size of the business. [09:23] The long-term approach of these in-person meetings at conferences. [09:54] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
5/30/202310 minutes, 54 seconds
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How to Make Your Content Stand Out When Everyone is Using AI

In episode #2467, we look at ways to make your content stand out when everyone is on the AI train. The trick is to identify what you, as a human, can bring to the table to capture attention that AI cannot. For example, share your personal experience and find creative ways to integrate influencers. Tune in to find out how to stop regurgitating content and stay relevant. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How to make your content stand out when everyone is using AI. [00:05] The increasing mass of content creation and the inundation of AI. [00:56] What typically stands out on various platforms: data and stories. [02:00] The efficacy of sharing personal experiences over data. [04:25] How to stay relevant: refrain from regurgitating content. [05:33] Creative ways to integrate influencers. [06:34] Tucker Carlson’s success with his independent show on Twitter. [07:16] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Midjourney ChatGPT Tucker Carlson on Twitter Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/29/20237 minutes, 20 seconds
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How to Make Your Content Stand Out When Everyone is Using AI #2467

In episode #2467, we look at ways to make your content stand out when everyone is on the AI train. The trick is to identify what you, as a human, can bring to the table to capture attention that AI cannot. For example, share your personal experience and find creative ways to integrate influencers. Tune in to find out how to stop regurgitating content and stay relevant.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How to make your content stand out when everyone is using AI. [00:05] The increasing mass of content creation and the inundation of AI. [00:56] What typically stands out on various platforms: data and stories. [02:00] The efficacy of sharing personal experiences over data. [04:25] How to stay relevant: refrain from regurgitating content. [05:33] Creative ways to integrate influencers. [06:34] Tucker Carlson’s success with his independent show on Twitter. [07:16] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Midjourney ChatGPT Tucker Carlson on Twitter Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
5/29/20238 minutes, 19 seconds
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Google's AI marketing event, Bankrate's AI content results, Ad index falls for 10th straight month, Nvidia jumps 30%

In this episode, Neil Patel and Eric Siu delve into Google's recent AI event, Bankrate's AI-driven content strategy, and more.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric's ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/28/202345 minutes, 45 seconds
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Google's AI marketing event, Bankrate's AI content results, Ad index falls for 10th straight month, Nvidia jumps 30%

In this episode, Neil Patel and Eric Siu delve into Google's recent AI event, Bankrate's AI-driven content strategy, and more. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric's ad agency NP Digital << Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
5/28/202348 minutes, 45 seconds
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How To Do Outbound at Scale Using AI

In episode #2466, we broach the topic of using AI for doing outbound. The goal with outbound is to stand out and AI can help you do so. Tune in to discover how AI can be used to customize insights for outbound and why you should jump aboard now before it’s too late.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How to do outbound at scale using AI. [00:07] What “outbound” means in a marketing context. [00:21] The markets NP Digital targets using outbound. [01:14] How AI can be used to customize insights for outbound. [02:32] Why you should use AI to help you stand out now. [02:52] An example of how AI can customize insights at scale. [04:24] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Clay Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/27/20234 minutes, 31 seconds
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How To Do Outbound at Scale Using AI #2466

In episode #2466, we broach the topic of using AI for doing outbound. The goal with outbound is to stand out and AI can help you do so. Tune in to discover how AI can be used to customize insights for outbound and why you should jump aboard now before it’s too late. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How to do outbound at scale using AI. [00:07] What “outbound” means in a marketing context. [00:21] The markets NP Digital targets using outbound. [01:14] How AI can be used to customize insights for outbound. [02:32] Why you should use AI to help you stand out now. [02:52] An example of how AI can customize insights at scale. [04:24] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Clay Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
5/27/20235 minutes, 30 seconds
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This Software Can Create Thousands Of AI-Generated Articles And Drive Real Traffic

In episode #2465, we investigate the software that can create AI-generated articles to “drive real traffic”. Namely, byword.ai. While AI SEO strategies might have short-term results, we don’t believe that they will maintain their efficacy in the long term. Tune in as we delve into @jakezward's AI SEO case study and share our opinions on whether content writers will be replaced by this technology.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: byword.ai, the software creating AI-generated articles to drive real traffic. [00:43] Why human modification of AI-generated content is essential for driving good traffic. [02:00] The details of @jakezward's AI SEO case study. [03:24] Our opinion on the efficacy of this strategy in the long term. [04:48] Will AI replace content writers? [06:03] The use cases for byword.ai. [07:06] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Jake Ward on Twitter See Jake’s tweet about his AI SEO case study Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/26/20237 minutes, 23 seconds
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This Software Can Create Thousands Of AI-Generated Articles And Drive Real Traffic #2465

In episode #2465, we investigate the software that can create AI-generated articles to “drive real traffic”. Namely, byword.ai. While AI SEO strategies might have short-term results, we don’t believe that they will maintain their efficacy in the long term. Tune in as we delve into @jakezward's AI SEO case study and share our opinions on whether content writers will be replaced by this technology. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: byword.ai, the software creating AI-generated articles to drive real traffic. [00:43] Why human modification of AI-generated content is essential for driving good traffic. [02:00] The details of @jakezward's AI SEO case study. [03:24] Our opinion on the efficacy of this strategy in the long term. [04:48] Will AI replace content writers? [06:03] The use cases for byword.ai. [07:06] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Jake Ward on Twitter See Jake’s tweet about his AI SEO case study Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
5/26/20238 minutes, 22 seconds
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100m Views and $900 Return

In episode #2464, we explore the question of vanity metrics versus revenue. We look at a particular story of a creator reaching 100 million views on YouTube with only a $900 return. These stats beg the question: should you be focusing more on revenue or views? Of course, it depends on your marketing goal, but we think revenue should take preference. In this episode, we discuss how best to generate revenue from your content and explain why long-form content is preferable for growing a long-term audience with significant conversions.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The measly return for YouTube views. [00:43] The content of the YouTube channel in question. [01:03] Vanity metrics vs Revenue: Why you should shift your focus from views to conversions. [01:56] How best to generate revenue from your content. [03:45] @theisaacmed's marketing goal and “reasonable budget”. [04:00] The monetization opportunity for niche content. [04:54] Our takeaways from @theisaacmed 100m views to $900 conversion. [05:13] Why long-form content is preferable for building long-term relationships. [06:04] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! See Isaac’s tweet Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/25/20236 minutes, 17 seconds
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100m Views and $900 Return #2464

In episode #2464, we explore the question of vanity metrics versus revenue. We look at a particular story of a creator reaching 100 million views on YouTube with only a $900 return. These stats beg the question: should you be focusing more on revenue or views? Of course, it depends on your marketing goal, but we think revenue should take preference. In this episode, we discuss how best to generate revenue from your content and explain why long-form content is preferable for growing a long-term audience with significant conversions. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The measly return for YouTube views. [00:43] The content of the YouTube channel in question. [01:03] Vanity metrics vs Revenue: Why you should shift your focus from views to conversions. [01:56] How best to generate revenue from your content. [03:45] @theisaacmed's marketing goal and “reasonable budget”. [04:00] The monetization opportunity for niche content. [04:54] Our takeaways from @theisaacmed 100m views to $900 conversion. [05:13] Why long-form content is preferable for building long-term relationships. [06:04] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! See Isaac’s tweet Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
5/25/20237 minutes, 16 seconds
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7 Marketing Tools for Q2 2023

In episode #2463, we share seven marketing tools for the second quarter of 2023. The year is already flying by and now is a great time to familiarize yourself with some of the most efficient, powerful, and easy-to-use online marketing tools that you have at your disposal. From simplifying your SEO content stack to optimizing your email marketing channels and creating beautiful creative elements using AI, these tools can do it all! Be sure to tune in to learn more about our favorites and how you can leverage them for maximum impact this quarter.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Marketing Tools for Q2 2023. [00:09] How you can use Character.ai to create an AI assistant. [01:06] Ways that Scalenut can help you generate a content marketing strategy. [01:52] Google Bard features that can make a difference to your business. [02:28] How Seventh Sense can help you maximize your email marketing revenue. [02:50] Why the possibilities for generative AI are pretty much endless with StabilityAI. [03:22] Using Midjourney or ImageBind to create beautiful, unique artwork. [05:46] Tools that beehiiv offers that can help you grow your email list. [06:29] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Character.ai Scalenut Google Bard Seventh Sense StabilityAI Midjourney ImageBind OpenAI beehiiv Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/24/20236 minutes, 34 seconds
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7 Marketing Tools for Q2 2023 #2463

In episode #2463, we share seven marketing tools for the second quarter of 2023. The year is already flying by and now is a great time to familiarize yourself with some of the most efficient, powerful, and easy-to-use online marketing tools that you have at your disposal. From simplifying your SEO content stack to optimizing your email marketing channels and creating beautiful creative elements using AI, these tools can do it all! Be sure to tune in to learn more about our favorites and how you can leverage them for maximum impact this quarter. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Marketing Tools for Q2 2023. [00:09] How you can use Character.ai to create an AI assistant. [01:06] Ways that Scalenut can help you generate a content marketing strategy. [01:52] Google Bard features that can make a difference to your business. [02:28] How Seventh Sense can help you maximize your email marketing revenue. [02:50] Why the possibilities for generative AI are pretty much endless with StabilityAI. [03:22] Using Midjourney or ImageBind to create beautiful, unique artwork. [05:46] Tools that beehiiv offers that can help you grow your email list. [06:29] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Character.ai Scalenut Google Bard Seventh Sense StabilityAI Midjourney ImageBind OpenAI beehiiv Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
5/24/20237 minutes, 34 seconds
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Why Newsletters Are Making a Comeback (and Why You Should Care)

In episode #2462, we discuss why newsletters are making a comeback. Recently, Neil shared the biggest lesson he learned from sending out hundreds of millions of emails, and today, we take a look at how you can use newsletters to take control of your marketing! Tune in for some tools and strategies to help you scale your email marketing, boost your clicks, accelerate conversion rates, and so much more.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Why Newsletters Are Making a Comeback (and Why You Should Care). [00:10] Ways that email marketing has changed and evolved in recent years. [00:50] How personalization can boost your open rates and click rates. [01:46] Why newsletters are a great tool to help you take control of your marketing. [03:14] How to find out where subscribers are coming from and segment lists automatically. [04:02] Customized interactive email solutions that could see your conversion rates skyrocket. [05:12] Recommended tools to power your newsletter. [05:38] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Ep. 2460: The Biggest Lesson Neil Learned From Sending Out 255 Million Emails Accelerate 23 ConvertKit beehiiv Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/23/20235 minutes, 51 seconds
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Why Newsletters Are Making a Comeback (and Why You Should Care) #2462

In episode #2462, we discuss why newsletters are making a comeback. Recently, Neil shared the biggest lesson he learned from sending out hundreds of millions of emails, and today, we take a look at how you can use newsletters to take control of your marketing! Tune in for some tools and strategies to help you scale your email marketing, boost your clicks, accelerate conversion rates, and so much more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Why Newsletters Are Making a Comeback (and Why You Should Care). [00:10] Ways that email marketing has changed and evolved in recent years. [00:50] How personalization can boost your open rates and click rates. [01:46] Why newsletters are a great tool to help you take control of your marketing. [03:14] How to find out where subscribers are coming from and segment lists automatically. [04:02] Customized interactive email solutions that could see your conversion rates skyrocket. [05:12] Recommended tools to power your newsletter. [05:38] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Ep. 2460: The Biggest Lesson Neil Learned From Sending Out 255 Million Emails Accelerate 23 ConvertKit beehiiv Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
5/23/20236 minutes, 51 seconds
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The Differences Between Mediocre and Standout Marketers

In episode #2461, you’ll hear about some of the differences between mediocre and standout marketers (and how you can be the latter, not the former). The great Charlie Munger once said, “Invert, always invert.” That’s what we’ll be doing today as we highlight some of the key characteristics of mediocre marketers so that you can improve your strategy, not by trying to achieve excellence, but by avoiding mediocrity. Tune in to learn more!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Differences Between Mediocre and Standout Marketers. [00:31] Why this is a lesson in avoiding mediocrity, not achieving excellence. [01:12] What mediocre marketers look like in the context of AI. [01:59] Defining what it means to be an “ABC marketer.” [02:19] The reactive nature of mediocre marketers. [02:36] Why it’s important to read, study your competition, and analyze your data. [03:25] Focusing on the short-term versus focusing on the long-term. [04:57] The cons of relying on platforms rather than building your own audience. [05:17] How you can benefit from embracing failure. [05:49] Why standout marketers don’t believe that they know everything? [06:35] The value of being proactive and iterating constantly. [07:05] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! All I Want To Know Is Where I'm Going To Die So I'll Never Go There Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/22/20237 minutes, 17 seconds
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The Differences Between Mediocre and Standout Marketers #2461

In episode #2461, you’ll hear about some of the differences between mediocre and standout marketers (and how you can be the latter, not the former). The great Charlie Munger once said, “Invert, always invert.” That’s what we’ll be doing today as we highlight some of the key characteristics of mediocre marketers so that you can improve your strategy, not by trying to achieve excellence, but by avoiding mediocrity. Tune in to learn more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Differences Between Mediocre and Standout Marketers. [00:31] Why this is a lesson in avoiding mediocrity, not achieving excellence. [01:12] What mediocre marketers look like in the context of AI. [01:59] Defining what it means to be an “ABC marketer.” [02:19] The reactive nature of mediocre marketers. [02:36] Why it’s important to read, study your competition, and analyze your data. [03:25] Focusing on the short-term versus focusing on the long-term. [04:57] The cons of relying on platforms rather than building your own audience. [05:17] How you can benefit from embracing failure. [05:49] Why standout marketers don’t believe that they know everything? [06:35] The value of being proactive and iterating constantly. [07:05] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! All I Want To Know Is Where I'm Going To Die So I'll Never Go There Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
5/22/20238 minutes, 17 seconds
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The Biggest Lesson Neil Learned From Sending Out 255 Million Emails

In episode #2460, Neil shares his biggest lesson from sending out 255 million emails. Tune in to find out what he has learned about email segmentation in today’s world, how he creates more targeted contact lists, how you can leverage AI to help you, and more!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Biggest Lesson Neil Learned From Sending Out 255 Million Emails. [00:55] How Neil has had to change his strategy when it comes to email segmentation. [01:47] The different areas of marketing that Neil’s subscribers might be interested in. [02:05] Advice for creating smaller, more targeted groups. [02:15] Ways that AI can help you craft customized emails. [02:27] Differences in revenue that result from segmenting versus not segmenting. [03:04] An example of a clever customized email solution that Neil learned about recently. [03:43] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Google Bard ChatGPT Accelerate 23 Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/21/20233 minutes, 59 seconds
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The Biggest Lesson Neil Learned From Sending Out 255 Million Emails #2460

In episode #2460, Neil shares his biggest lesson from sending out 255 million emails. Tune in to find out what he has learned about email segmentation in today’s world, how he creates more targeted contact lists, how you can leverage AI to help you, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Biggest Lesson Neil Learned From Sending Out 255 Million Emails. [00:55] How Neil has had to change his strategy when it comes to email segmentation. [01:47] The different areas of marketing that Neil’s subscribers might be interested in. [02:05] Advice for creating smaller, more targeted groups. [02:15] Ways that AI can help you craft customized emails. [02:27] Differences in revenue that result from segmenting versus not segmenting. [03:04] An example of a clever customized email solution that Neil learned about recently. [03:43] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Google Bard ChatGPT Accelerate 23 Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
5/21/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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The Cookieless Future Is Here: Here's What to Do About It

In episode #2459, we share our perspective on a “cookieless” future and what you can do about it. As you probably already know, third-party cookies are being phased out and many digital marketing companies are scrambling. If you’re prepared, however, a cookieless future could actually be a significant asset. Join us as we discuss the beneficial ways you can use the data at your disposal, how to connect with your customers going forward, and more!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The cookieless future is here. Here's what to do about it. [00:06] Why we think small businesses should do nothing. [00:30] What large corporations should do; starting with working on their data analytics. [00:56] First-party versus third-party data and how to have more control of your funnel. [02:03] How a cookieless future can actually be an asset. [02:17] Tips for making better-informed decisions using the data at your disposal. [02:49] Helpful insights you can glean from Google Analytics (and why GA4 sucks). [03:52] Advice for reaching your customers in a cookieless future.  [05:10] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Fingerprint Pro Google Analytics Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/20/20235 minutes, 15 seconds
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The Cookieless Future Is Here: Here's What to Do About It #2459

In episode #2459, we share our perspective on a “cookieless” future and what you can do about it. As you probably already know, third-party cookies are being phased out and many digital marketing companies are scrambling. If you’re prepared, however, a cookieless future could actually be a significant asset. Join us as we discuss the beneficial ways you can use the data at your disposal, how to connect with your customers going forward, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The cookieless future is here. Here's what to do about it. [00:06] Why we think small businesses should do nothing. [00:30] What large corporations should do; starting with working on their data analytics. [00:56] First-party versus third-party data and how to have more control of your funnel. [02:03] How a cookieless future can actually be an asset. [02:17] Tips for making better-informed decisions using the data at your disposal. [02:49] Helpful insights you can glean from Google Analytics (and why GA4 sucks). [03:52] Advice for reaching your customers in a cookieless future.  [05:10] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Fingerprint Pro Google Analytics Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
5/20/20236 minutes, 14 seconds
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Where Twitter Is Going And Why You Should Care

In episode #2458, we take a look at where Twitter is going (and why you should care). In just six months as the owner and CEO of Twitter, Elon Musk decimated its ad business, alienated news publications and users, and plunged the platform into what can only be described as a state of chaos. With new CEO, Linda Yaccarino, at the helm, how will things change? Tune in today to hear our take on where the social networking platform is headed!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Where Twitter Is Going and Why You Should Care. [00:05] Updates regarding Twitter’s new CEO, if it will become X and more. [01:04] Why we don’t believe that Twitter will become an “everything app.” [01:42] Twitter is a place for media and sharing knowledge, not buying and selling crypto.  [02:55] Some of the experimental changes that Elon Musk plans to make. [03:32] The need for constant iteration when building a product or service. [03:59] Whether Twitter has gotten better or worse since Musk took over. [04:37] How to build your audience independently and more using Twitter.  [05:41] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Twitter Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/19/20235 minutes, 51 seconds
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Where Twitter Is Going And Why You Should Care #2458

In episode #2458, we take a look at where Twitter is going (and why you should care). In just six months as the owner and CEO of Twitter, Elon Musk decimated its ad business, alienated news publications and users, and plunged the platform into what can only be described as a state of chaos. With new CEO, Linda Yaccarino, at the helm, how will things change? Tune in today to hear our take on where the social networking platform is headed! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Where Twitter Is Going and Why You Should Care. [00:05] Updates regarding Twitter’s new CEO, if it will become X and more. [01:04] Why we don’t believe that Twitter will become an “everything app.” [01:42] Twitter is a place for media and sharing knowledge, not buying and selling crypto.  [02:55] Some of the experimental changes that Elon Musk plans to make. [03:32] The need for constant iteration when building a product or service. [03:59] Whether Twitter has gotten better or worse since Musk took over. [04:37] How to build your audience independently and more using Twitter.  [05:41] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Twitter Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
5/19/20236 minutes, 50 seconds
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Microsoft Advertising Is Rolling Out Ads for Chat API

In episode #2457, we talk about how Microsoft Advertising is rolling out ads for chat API. Tuning in, you’ll find out what this means and how you can use Microsoft Advertising to monetize the chatbot on your website. You’ll also find out why we believe that most people are overestimating the impact that AI tools like these will have on their business in the short run while underestimating what it is capable of in the long run, plus a whole lot more!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Microsoft Advertising is rolling out Ads for chat API. [00:18] Examples of monetization models within chatbots. [01:00] How you can view this new development as “AdSense for a chat." [01:33] Why we don’t recommend monetizing through ads as a products-and-services business. [01:45] Things to keep in mind when it comes to AI, search, and ads. [02:30] The importance of learning how to adapt quickly. [02:55] Why many people are using AI and chat tools in the wrong way? [03:55] How to create a better user experience on your site. [04:30] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Microsoft Advertising Intercom Drift Google AdSense Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/18/20236 minutes, 7 seconds
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Microsoft Advertising Is Rolling Out Ads for Chat API #2457

In episode #2457, we talk about how Microsoft Advertising is rolling out ads for chat API. Tuning in, you’ll find out what this means and how you can use Microsoft Advertising to monetize the chatbot on your website. You’ll also find out why we believe that most people are overestimating the impact that AI tools like these will have on their business in the short run while underestimating what it is capable of in the long run, plus a whole lot more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Microsoft Advertising is rolling out Ads for chat API. [00:18] Examples of monetization models within chatbots. [01:00] How you can view this new development as “AdSense for a chat." [01:33] Why we don’t recommend monetizing through ads as a products-and-services business. [01:45] Things to keep in mind when it comes to AI, search, and ads. [02:30] The importance of learning how to adapt quickly. [02:55] Why many people are using AI and chat tools in the wrong way? [03:55] How to create a better user experience on your site. [04:30] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Microsoft Advertising Intercom Drift Google AdSense Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
5/18/20237 minutes, 6 seconds
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Google Bard release, AI SEO, Tucker Carlson, Shelon Musk

In this episode, Neil and Eric talk about Google Bard, How AI developments will affect SEO and Marketing, Shelon Musk, and more.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric's ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/17/202330 minutes, 40 seconds
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Google Bard release, AI SEO, Tucker Carlson, Shelon Musk

In this episode, Neil and Eric talk about Google Bard, How AI developments will affect SEO and Marketing, Shelon Musk, and more. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric's ad agency NP Digital << Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
5/17/202331 minutes, 40 seconds
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How Google Bard Can Actually Do Marketing For You

In episode #2456, we discuss how Google Bard can actually do marketing for you. There’s a lot of generic advice out there when it comes to how to improve your conversion rate or boost audience engagement. Today, you’ll find out how Google Bard provides contextual guidance based on your specific needs, what you can use it for, and how you can layer its functionality with your favorite marketing tools to receive even better insights. Tune in today!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How Google Bard Can Actually Do Marketing For You. [01:15] How Bard gives more than just generic advice. [02:01] Benefits of using Google Bard versus ChatGPT. [02:53] What you can use Bard for in your business. [03:28] Tips for using Bard in conjunction with other marketing tools to get better insights. [04:23] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Google Bard ChatGPT Ubersuggest AnswerThePublic Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/16/20236 minutes, 13 seconds
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How Google Bard Can Actually Do Marketing For You #2456

In this episode, Neil and Eric talk about how Google Bard can revolutionize the world of generative AI and Marketing. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric's ad agency NP Digital << Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
5/16/20237 minutes, 12 seconds
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How Khan Academy's AI Shows How Businesses Will Level Up

In episode #2455, we unpack how Khan Academy's AI shows how businesses will level up. Sal Khan believes that AI has the potential to transform education for the better. Sal is the founder of Khan Academy, a free online non-profit educational platform that now offers students a personalized AI-powered tutor. Today, we take a look at how this technology in the form of coaching could increase productivity, make marketing more effective, and solve one of the biggest problems that business owners face, plus so much more. If you’re looking to level up your business, this is the episode for you!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How Khan Academy's AI Shows How Businesses Will Level Up. [00:07] A high-level overview of Khan Academy and how it uses AI for education. [01:31] How AI coaching can solve one of the biggest problems business owners face. [02:32] Whether or not AI coaching will increase productivity. [04:15] Why you need to take the initiative to learn new skills and stay up to date. [05:29] How Khan Academy will introduce new ways of teaching and learning. [06:19] Ways that AI coaching models will make marketing more effective. [07:07] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Khan Academy Sal Khan TED Talk: ‘The Amazing AI Super Tutor for Students and Teachers’ ChatGPT GPT-4 Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/15/20237 minutes, 18 seconds
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How Khan Academy's AI Shows How Businesses Will Level Up #2455

In episode #2455, we unpack how Khan Academy's AI shows how businesses will level up. Sal Khan believes that AI has the potential to transform education for the better. Sal is the founder of Khan Academy, a free online non-profit educational platform that now offers students a personalized AI-powered tutor. Today, we take a look at how this technology in the form of coaching could increase productivity, make marketing more effective, and solve one of the biggest problems that business owners face, plus so much more. If you’re looking to level up your business, this is the episode for you! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How Khan Academy's AI Shows How Businesses Will Level Up. [00:07] A high-level overview of Khan Academy and how it uses AI for education. [01:31] How AI coaching can solve one of the biggest problems business owners face. [02:32] Whether or not AI coaching will increase productivity. [04:15] Why you need to take the initiative to learn new skills and stay up to date. [05:29] How Khan Academy will introduce new ways of teaching and learning. [06:19] Ways that AI coaching models will make marketing more effective. [07:07] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Khan Academy Sal Khan TED Talk: ‘The Amazing AI Super Tutor for Students and Teachers’ ChatGPT GPT-4 Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu
5/15/20238 minutes, 17 seconds
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What BuzzFeed and Vice's Declines Tells You About Media Businesses

In episode #2454, we talk about what BuzzFeed and Vice's declines tell you about media businesses. Once valued at nearly $6 billion, Vice is reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy, becoming the latest in a string of media empires to collapse with dwindling interest and revenue. The decline of Vice follows shortly after BuzzFeed News announced its closure in April, a move that brings a pioneering era of digital journalism to a close. What happened? And what can you learn from it? Join us as we discuss why this is happening, what we think these companies could have done differently, and more!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: What BuzzFeed and Vice's Declines Tell You About Media Businesses. [00:55] Reasons that digital media companies are declining. [01:53] Why do we recommend monetizing a product or service, not media? [03:05] How Logan Paul’s PRIME illustrates the value of leveraging your distribution. [04:29] Ways to increase profit margins using equity. [04:57] Why it’s the size of your market, not your audience, that matters. [06:15] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Vice BuzzFeed News Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/14/20236 minutes, 25 seconds
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What BuzzFeed and Vice's Declines Tells You About Media Businesses #2454

In episode #2454, we talk about what BuzzFeed and Vice's declines tell you about media businesses. Once valued at nearly $6 billion, Vice is reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy, becoming the latest in a string of media empires to collapse with dwindling interest and revenue. The decline of Vice follows shortly after BuzzFeed News announced its closure in April, a move that brings a pioneering era of digital journalism to a close. What happened? And what can you learn from it? Join us as we discuss why this is happening, what we think these companies could have done differently, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: What BuzzFeed and Vice's Declines Tell You About Media Businesses. [00:55] Reasons that digital media companies are declining. [01:53] Why do we recommend monetizing a product or service, not media? [03:05] How Logan Paul’s PRIME illustrates the value of leveraging your distribution. [04:29] Ways to increase profit margins using equity. [04:57] Why it’s the size of your market, not your audience, that matters. [06:15] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Vice BuzzFeed News Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/14/20237 minutes, 24 seconds
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How Inbound Marketing Is Rapidly Changing

In episode #2453, we discuss how inbound marketing is rapidly changing. With search traffic going down, competition going up, and website engagement metrics declining, inbound marketing strategies just aren't working as well as they used to. Tuning in today, you’ll not only discover how inbound marketing is changing but what you can do to counteract it. We also dive into which channels are worthy of pursuing, how you might want to think differently about marketing going forward, and so much more!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How Inbound Marketing Is Rapidly Changing. [00:05] Some perspective on the ways that inbound marketing is changing. [01:43] Why it’s harder to produce the same ROI as marketing channels get more competitive. [02:24] How to look at marketing differently: why you have to spend a dollar to make a dollar. [03:02] The benefits of leveraging an omnichannel approach. [03:27] Ways to get creative with your marketing strategy and use AI to increase ROI. [04:25] Channels you can use to boost your organic reach. [05:48] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! ‘Inbound marketing just isn't working as well as it used to’ Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/13/20235 minutes, 54 seconds
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How Inbound Marketing Is Rapidly Changing #2453

In episode #2453, we discuss how inbound marketing is rapidly changing. With search traffic going down, competition going up, and website engagement metrics declining, inbound marketing strategies just aren't working as well as they used to. Tuning in today, you’ll not only discover how inbound marketing is changing but what you can do to counteract it. We also dive into which channels are worthy of pursuing, how you might want to think differently about marketing going forward, and so much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How Inbound Marketing Is Rapidly Changing. [00:05] Some perspective on the ways that inbound marketing is changing. [01:43] Why it’s harder to produce the same ROI as marketing channels get more competitive. [02:24] How to look at marketing differently: why you have to spend a dollar to make a dollar. [03:02] The benefits of leveraging an omnichannel approach. [03:27] Ways to get creative with your marketing strategy and use AI to increase ROI. [04:25] Channels you can use to boost your organic reach. [05:48] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! ‘Inbound marketing just isn't working as well as it used to’ Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/13/20236 minutes, 54 seconds
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How Podcasting Can Unlock Lucrative Monetization Models

In episode #2452, Neil and Eric talk about the different monetization models available for podcasters. From the most common model of ads to promoting your own products and services and selling premium podcast subscriptions, you’ll hear Eric explain the typical monetization models. Then Neil argues why he feels all podcasts and content should be free as you pursue reaching the right audience or Total Addressable Market (TAM) with your services. Tuning in you’ll also hear about the novel concept of “ads for equity” and the company that has successfully pulled this off.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How Podcasting Can Unlock Lucrative Monetization Models. [00:36] Ads as the most common podcast monetization model. [00:56] Promoting your own products and services as another typical monetization model. [01:32] Selling podcast subscriptions for premium content. [01:42] Why most of your content should be given away for free.  [02:10] Monetizing through conferences. [02:18] Why Neil focuses on reaching the right audience over monetizing podcasts or other media. [03:30] The types of Total Addressable Markets (TAMs) you want to aim for. [06:01] Short-term money versus long-term money. [06:29] The example of Tegus and “ads for equity” is a different monetization model that you can pursue. [07:55] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: DreamHost Shopify Athletic Grade  Tegus Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/12/20238 minutes
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How Podcasting Can Unlock Lucrative Monetization Models #2452

In episode #2452, Neil and Eric talk about the different monetization models available for podcasters. From the most common model of ads to promoting your own products and services and selling premium podcast subscriptions, you’ll hear Eric explain the typical monetization models. Then Neil argues why he feels all podcasts and content should be free as you pursue reaching the right audience or Total Addressable Market (TAM) with your services. Tuning in you’ll also hear about the novel concept of “ads for equity” and the company that has successfully pulled this off. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How Podcasting Can Unlock Lucrative Monetization Models. [00:36] Ads as the most common podcast monetization model. [00:56] Promoting your own products and services as another typical monetization model. [01:32] Selling podcast subscriptions for premium content. [01:42] Why most of your content should be given away for free.  [02:10] Monetizing through conferences. [02:18] Why Neil focuses on reaching the right audience over monetizing podcasts or other media. [03:30] The types of Total Addressable Markets (TAMs) you want to aim for. [06:01] Short-term money versus long-term money. [06:29] The example of Tegus and “ads for equity” is a different monetization model that you can pursue. [07:55] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: DreamHost Shopify Athletic Grade  Tegus Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/12/20238 minutes, 59 seconds
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Twitter Doubles Down on Creators

In episode #2451, Neil and Eric talk about Twitter's recent efforts to double down on creators. You’ll hear about some of the changes Elon Musk has been making since he took over, how he’s trying to make Twitter more of a community, and some of the new opportunities that have been created in long-form content, videos, paid subscriptions, and pay-per-tweet. Tune in to find out more about where Twitter is going, the experiments they are conducting, and what this means from a marketing and business perspective. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Twitter Doubles Down on Creators. [00:08] Opportunities that Twitter has created to drive revenue: long-form content, videos, paid subscriptions, and pay-per-tweet.  [01:10] The experiments that they are conducting will determine the direction of Twitter. [02:12] Elon’s attempts to make Twitter more of a community.  [03:12] How Twitter is becoming more like WeChat. [03:57] Why Eric believes the discourse on Twitter is better than other platforms.  [05:03] The BBC interview with Elon Musk and why you should watch it. [05:46] How Elon is taking criticism to try to improve the platform. [07:32] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Elon Musk's BBC Interview Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/11/20237 minutes, 37 seconds
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Twitter Doubles Down on Creators #2451

In episode #2451, Neil and Eric talk about Twitter's recent efforts to double down on creators. You’ll hear about some of the changes Elon Musk has been making since he took over, how he’s trying to make Twitter more of a community, and some of the new opportunities that have been created in long-form content, videos, paid subscriptions, and pay-per-tweet. Tune in to find out more about where Twitter is going, the experiments they are conducting, and what this means from a marketing and business perspective.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Twitter Doubles Down on Creators. [00:08] Opportunities that Twitter has created to drive revenue: long-form content, videos, paid subscriptions, and pay-per-tweet.  [01:10] The experiments that they are conducting will determine the direction of Twitter. [02:12] Elon’s attempts to make Twitter more of a community.  [03:12] How Twitter is becoming more like WeChat. [03:57] Why Eric believes the discourse on Twitter is better than other platforms.  [05:03] The BBC interview with Elon Musk and why you should watch it. [05:46] How Elon is taking criticism to try to improve the platform. [07:32] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Elon Musk's BBC Interview Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/11/20238 minutes, 36 seconds
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How Grimes Is Shaping The Future of AI Generated Content

In episode #2450, Neil and Eric discuss AI-generated music and the recent track that incorporated content from Grimes that went on to be endorsed by the artist in exchange for a percentage of the royalties. They discuss the pros and cons of using AI to create music. Drawing on an example from Hollywood, they also explore the potential career implications of allowing people to use your work to produce poor-quality content. Tune in to find out what is likely to happen in this area going forward and how artists can encourage this kind of creativity while also protecting their brand. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How Grimes Is Shaping The Future of AI-Generated Content [00:06] Background about the AI-generated track that went viral on social media. [00:47] The AI-generated track uses music from the artist Grimes. [01:09] Pros and cons of doing this and thoughts on the quality. [02:08] An example from Hollywood about how poor quality can affect your career. [02:56] Winnie the Pooh as creative commons. [03:33] Finding a meeting point in the middle. [03:55] Speculation about what is likely to happen in this area going forward. [04:16] How we’re likely to see the content game shift in the future as a result of this technology. [04:39] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: "In Another Life (feat GrimesAI)" Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/10/20234 minutes, 43 seconds
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How Grimes Is Shaping The Future of AI Generated Content #2450

In episode #2450, Neil and Eric discuss AI-generated music and the recent track that incorporated content from Grimes that went on to be endorsed by the artist in exchange for a percentage of the royalties. They discuss the pros and cons of using AI to create music. Drawing on an example from Hollywood, they also explore the potential career implications of allowing people to use your work to produce poor-quality content. Tune in to find out what is likely to happen in this area going forward and how artists can encourage this kind of creativity while also protecting their brand.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How Grimes Is Shaping The Future of AI-Generated Content [00:06] Background about the AI-generated track that went viral on social media. [00:47] The AI-generated track uses music from the artist Grimes. [01:09] Pros and cons of doing this and thoughts on the quality. [02:08] An example from Hollywood about how poor quality can affect your career. [02:56] Winnie the Pooh as creative commons. [03:33] Finding a meeting point in the middle. [03:55] Speculation about what is likely to happen in this area going forward. [04:16] How we’re likely to see the content game shift in the future as a result of this technology. [04:39] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: "In Another Life (feat GrimesAI)" Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/10/20235 minutes, 43 seconds
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The Great Reset

In episode #2449, Neil and Eric talk about The Great Reset and how it applies to businesses. Many companies expanded faster than expected during the pandemic and did a lot of hiring. Now, regardless of whether we are doing well or poorly, we have to adjust our sizes to fit the market. Tuning in, you’ll hear about why we all have to be more scrappy and smart with our money, why we should adopt an immigrant mentality, and tips on how to thrive in these turbulent times.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: What the Great Reset is and how you can apply this to your business. [00:34] How companies expanded faster than expected in the pandemic and did a lot of hiring. [00:50] What expanding companies didn’t foresee and the impact of rising interest rates. [01:40] How companies are now adjusting their sizes to fit the market. [02:45] Why we’re all resetting regardless of whether we’re doing well or poorly? [03:45] Reseting discipline instead of catering to the masses. [04:56] Why do we all have to be more scrappy and smart with our money? [06:07] The need to adopt an immigrant mentality.  [06:45] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/9/20236 minutes, 51 seconds
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The Great Reset #2449

In episode #2449, Neil and Eric talk about The Great Reset and how it applies to businesses. Many companies expanded faster than expected during the pandemic and did a lot of hiring. Now, regardless of whether we are doing well or poorly, we have to adjust our sizes to fit the market. Tuning in, you’ll hear about why we all have to be more scrappy and smart with our money, why we should adopt an immigrant mentality and tips on how to thrive in these turbulent times.   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: What the Great Reset is and how you can apply this to your business. [00:34] How companies expanded faster than expected in the pandemic and did a lot of hiring. [00:50] What expanding companies didn’t foresee and the impact of rising interest rates. [01:40] How companies are now adjusting their sizes to fit the market. [02:45] Why we’re all resetting regardless of whether we’re doing well or poorly? [03:45] Reseting discipline instead of catering to the masses. [04:56] Why do we all have to be more scrappy and smart with our money? [06:07] The need to adopt an immigrant mentality.  [06:45] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/9/20237 minutes, 50 seconds
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Is Education A Good Revenue Stream?

In episode #2448, Neil and Eric talk about whether education is a good revenue stream. Their answer is no! Many people choose to sell ebooks, courses, and webinars as a way to make money, but Neil and Eric have chosen to give this kind of material away with the aim of increasing their reach, and then they make money by selling their services. Tune in today to hear why service-based businesses are far more scalable and profitable in the long term than education-based businesses. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Is Education A Good Revenue Stream? [00:07] Examples of the educational streams through which some marketers and entrepreneurs make money. [00:41] Neil’s thoughts on educational revenue streams. [01:02] What has recently happened to the stocks of educational companies (and why). [01:35] The value in giving away educational material for free. [02:18] Changes that Neil made to his business model to transition away from education as a revenue stream and the success that he achieved as a result. [05:01] Lessons that can be learned from people like MrBeast and Logan Paul. [05:19] Eric’s approach to monetizing his business. [05:59] The scalability of service-based businesses. [03:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Logan Paul MrBeast Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/8/20237 minutes, 18 seconds
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Is Education A Good Revenue Stream? #2448

In episode #2448, Neil and Eric talk about whether education is a good revenue stream. Their answer is no! Many people choose to sell ebooks, courses, and webinars as a way to make money, but Neil and Eric have chosen to give this kind of material away with the aim of increasing their reach, and then they make money by selling their services. Tune in today to hear why service-based businesses are far more scalable and profitable in the long term than education-based businesses.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Is Education A Good Revenue Stream? [00:07] Examples of the educational streams through which some marketers and entrepreneurs make money. [00:41] Neil’s thoughts on educational revenue streams. [01:02] What has recently happened to the stocks of educational companies (and why). [01:35] The value in giving away educational material for free. [02:18] Changes that Neil made to his business model to transition away from education as a revenue stream and the success that he achieved as a result. [05:01] Lessons that can be learned from people like MrBeast and Logan Paul. [05:19] Eric’s approach to monetizing his business. [05:59] The scalability of service-based businesses. [03:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Logan Paul MrBeast Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/8/20238 minutes, 18 seconds
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Private Mastermind Lessons Eric Picked Up in Turkey

In episode #2447, Neil and Eric talk about the lessons Eric picked up in Turkey during the mastermind he recently ran. The topics they covered ranged from the big reset that the world is currently experiencing to the impact of AI to marketing funnels. Masterminds are valuable ways to share knowledge, network with inspirational people, and make lifelong friends, so if you get the chance to attend one, do it! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Lessons Eric Picked Up In Turkey [00:30] The different masterminds that Eric runs and the value in attending them.  [01:39] An overview of the mastermind that Eric recently held in Turkey.  [02:27] Some of the people who attended Eric’s mastermind.  [03:01] The big rest that the world is currently going through.  [03:54] AI-related topics that arose during the mastermind.  [04:41] Why all marketing nerds should look at TotalAV’s funnel.  [05:52] Lifelong friends that you can make through masterminds.  [05:56] The importance of thinking about your business in the (very) long term.  [06:18] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leveling Up Profitwell Wordpress TotalAV Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/7/20236 minutes, 51 seconds
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Private Mastermind Lessons Eric Picked Up in Turkey #2447

In episode #2447, Neil and Eric talk about the lessons Eric picked up in Turkey during the mastermind he recently ran. The topics they covered ranged from the big reset that the world is currently experiencing to the impact of AI to marketing funnels. Masterminds are valuable ways to share knowledge, network with inspirational people, and make lifelong friends, so if you get the chance to attend one, do it!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Lessons Eric Picked Up In Turkey [00:30] The different masterminds that Eric runs and the value in attending them.  [01:39] An overview of the mastermind that Eric recently held in Turkey.  [02:27] Some of the people who attended Eric’s mastermind.  [03:01] The big rest that the world is currently going through.  [03:54] AI-related topics that arose during the mastermind.  [04:41] Why all marketing nerds should look at TotalAV’s funnel.  [05:52] Lifelong friends that you can make through masterminds.  [05:56] The importance of thinking about your business in the (very) long term.  [06:18] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leveling Up Profitwell Wordpress TotalAV Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/7/20237 minutes, 50 seconds
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What Eric Learned From His Failed Airbnb Interview

In episode #2446, Eric talks about what he learned from his failed Airbnb interview. During the interview, Eric was asked, “What’s the most important thing you would do for the website right now?” And his interviewer disagreed with the answer he gave. Today, Eric explains why he still, 11 years later, stands his ground on what he said during the interview and why he has no regrets about not getting the job!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: What Eric Learned From His Failed Airbnb Interview [00:20] How Eric ended up interviewing with Airbnb.  [01:02] The grilling that Eric received from Alex Shultz in the second stage of his Airbnb interview.  [01:44] Eric’s answer to Alex’s question of, “What’s the most important thing you would do for the website right now?” and the answer that Alex Shultz was looking for.  [02:37] How Eric feels about not getting the job at Airbnb.   [02:55] Why Eric still feels good about the answer that he gave?  [03:07] What it takes to do SEO successfully.  [03:52] How Eric would have conducted the interview differently from the way Alex Shultz did. [04:45] Neil’s thoughts on the importance of standing your ground.  [06:18] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Airbnb Alex Shultz Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/6/20235 minutes, 36 seconds
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What Eric Learned From His Failed Airbnb Interview #2446

In this episode, Neil Patel and Eric Siu talk about how Eric’s failed Airbnb interview gave him great lessons in life and business.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric's ad agency NP Digital << Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/6/20236 minutes, 35 seconds
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The Older Your Company The Better Your Marketing

In episode #2445, Neil and Eric talk about why the older your company is, the better your marketing is. When you’re around for a long time, you gain the opportunity to grow your brand and prove your worth. And over time, it’s natural for your brand to become central to your marketing. Today’s conversation unpacks how businesses gain value over time, the power of name recognition, and why an excellent product or service is always essential. Join us for an enlightening conversation on marketing, branding, and more!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Older Your Company The Better Your Marketing. [00:23] Where the majority of enterprise and Fortune 1000 companies get their business from. [00:52] Why your brand is such an important part of your marketing. [01:24] The other elements of marketing that support your brand. [02:03] Examples of how businesses build value over time. [03:08] Why having a good product or service is essential. [06:18] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Fortune 1000 Kissmetrics Airbnb Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/5/20236 minutes, 27 seconds
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The Older Your Company The Better Your Marketing #2445

In episode #2445, Neil and Eric talk about why the older your company is, the better your marketing is. When you’re around for a long time, you gain the opportunity to grow your brand and prove your worth. And over time, it’s natural for your brand to become central to your marketing. Today’s conversation unpacks how businesses gain value over time, the power of name recognition, and why an excellent product or service is always essential. Join us for an enlightening conversation on marketing, branding, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Older Your Company The Better Your Marketing. [00:23] Where the majority of enterprise and Fortune 1000 companies get their business from. [00:52] Why your brand is such an important part of your marketing. [01:24] The other elements of marketing that support your brand. [02:03] Examples of how businesses build value over time. [03:08] Why having a good product or service is essential. [06:18] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Fortune 1000 Kissmetrics Airbnb Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/5/20237 minutes, 26 seconds
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Insider Starts to Experiment with AI

In episode #2444, Neil and Eric talk about how Insider is starting to experiment with AI. As AI continues to develop, so too do our methods for using it. Tuning in you’ll learn about Insider’s new plan to test methods for responsibly incorporating AI into its workflow, what this says about broader trends, and some of the exciting potential we see for AI going forward. For all the latest on incorporating AI into your business and its many applications, be sure to tune in today!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Insider Starts to Experiment with AI. [00:24] An overview of Insider’s strategy to responsibly incorporate AI into its workflow. [01:16] How utilizing AI can help you save on costs. [03:15] Why Eric believes the way we do business is going to change fundamentally. [04:59] The exciting potential around AI and data analytics. [05:59] Using AI to get the best out of your content to grow your traffic. [06:53] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Insider Business Insider Morning Brew ‘Insider's newsroom will start experimenting with AI’ Open AI Mid Journey Runway Jason Calcanis on Twitter Naval Ravikant Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/4/20237 minutes, 10 seconds
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Insider Starts to Experiment with AI #2444

In episode #2444, Neil and Eric talk about how Insider is starting to experiment with AI. As AI continues to develop, so too do our methods for using it. Tuning in you’ll learn about Insider’s new plan to test methods for responsibly incorporating AI into its workflow, what this says about broader trends, and some of the exciting potential we see for AI going forward. For all the latest on incorporating AI into your business and its many applications, be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Insider Starts to Experiment with AI. [00:24] An overview of Insider’s strategy to responsibly incorporate AI into its workflow. [01:16] How utilizing AI can help you save on costs. [03:15] Why Eric believes the way we do business is going to change fundamentally. [04:59] The exciting potential around AI and data analytics. [05:59] Using AI to get the best out of your content to grow your traffic. [06:53] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Insider Business Insider Morning Brew ‘Insider's newsroom will start experimenting with AI’ Open AI Mid Journey Runway Jason Calcanis on Twitter Naval Ravikant Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/4/20238 minutes, 9 seconds
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The Pros and Cons of Polarizing Marketing

In episode #2443, Neil and Eric discuss the pros and cons of polarizing marketing. When you use polarizing marketing, you run the risk of alienating your audience. But you also create an opportunity to elevate brand awareness and gain a loyal following that aligns with your values. In this conversation, we take a closer look at noteworthy polarizing marketing campaigns from brands like Budweiser, Nike, and Burger King, and unpack why some of these gambles paid off, and others didn’t. Tune in to learn more about polarizing marketing, including when to implement it and when to steer clear!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Pros and Cons of Polarizing Marketing. [00:07] An overview of the concept of polarizing marketing. [00:21] Budweiser’s marketing campaign with Dylan Mulvaney and how it polarized their community. [00:44] Why do you need to decide what your goal is before you implement polarizing marketing? [01:28] The spaces that benefit most from polarizing marketing. [03:42] When to avoid polarizing content. [04:12] Burger King’s Moldy Whopper campaign and how it increased brand awareness.  [05:11] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Budweiser Dylan Mulvaney Nike Colin Kaepernick Burger King The Moldy Whopper Campaign McDonald's Pepsi Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/3/20235 minutes, 20 seconds
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The Pros and Cons of Polarizing Marketing #2443

In episode #2443, Neil and Eric discuss the pros and cons of polarizing marketing. When you use polarizing marketing, you run the risk of alienating your audience. But you also create an opportunity to elevate brand awareness and gain a loyal following that aligns with your values. In this conversation, we take a closer look at noteworthy polarizing marketing campaigns from brands like Budweiser, Nike, and Burger King, and unpack why some of these gambles paid off, and others didn’t. Tune in to learn more about polarizing marketing, including when to implement it and when to steer clear! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: The Pros and Cons of Polarizing Marketing. [00:07] An overview of the concept of polarizing marketing. [00:21] Budweiser’s marketing campaign with Dylan Mulvaney and how it polarized their community. [00:44] Why do you need to decide what your goal is before you implement polarizing marketing? [01:28] The spaces that benefit most from polarizing marketing. [03:42] When to avoid polarizing content. [04:12] Burger King’s Moldy Whopper campaign and how it increased brand awareness.  [05:11] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Budweiser Dylan Mulvaney Nike Colin Kaepernick Burger King The Moldy Whopper Campaign McDonald's Pepsi Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/3/20236 minutes, 19 seconds
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Should You Take Every Press Appearance?

In episode #2442, we discuss whether or not it’s a good idea to take every press appearance presented to you. We look at forms of press appearances and explain why we feel it’s often better to say, “No”. It’s important to have criteria when gauging if a press appearance is right for you and today, we share a few qualifying questions that help us in the selection process. Tune in to find out why you shouldn’t spread yourself too thin and where you should direct your focus instead.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Whether or not you should take every single press appearance. [00:05] Various forms of press appearances. [00:14] Why we no longer take every press appearance we’re offered. [00:54] Qualifying questions to ask prior to accepting a press appearance offers. [02:36] Why it’s important to have criteria for selecting press appearances. [03:20] Why it’s often better to say, “No”. [03:53] Where to direct your focus, instead. [04:32] A story from Amazon to demonstrate the fruits of focus. [05:43] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/2/20235 minutes, 49 seconds
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Should You Take Every Press Appearance? #2442

In episode #2442, we discuss whether or not it’s a good idea to take every press appearance presented to you. We look at forms of press appearances and explain why we feel it’s often better to say, “No”. It’s important to have criteria when gauging if a press appearance is right for you and today, we share a few qualifying questions that help us in the selection process. Tune in to find out why you shouldn’t spread yourself too thin and where you should direct your focus instead. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Whether or not you should take every single press appearance. [00:05] Various forms of press appearances. [00:14] Why we no longer take every press appearance we’re offered. [00:54] Qualifying questions to ask prior to accepting a press appearance offers. [02:36] Why it’s important to have criteria for selecting press appearances. [03:20] Why it’s often better to say, “No”. [03:53] Where to direct your focus, instead. [04:32] A story from Amazon to demonstrate the fruits of focus. [05:43] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/2/20236 minutes, 48 seconds
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Reaction to LinkedIn's Latest Features

In episode #2441, we share our thoughts on LinkedIn’s new features. There are multiple, from recruiting to analytics and collaborations, and we urge you to check them out. Tune in as we explain how LinkedIn’s collaborative articles work, why they’re worth exploring, and why LinkedIn is making all these changes to begin with. Today you’ll find out how best to leverage LinkedIn’s new features for your business.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Our thoughts on LinkedIn’s new features. [00:11] LinkedIn’s latest feature explained; what this means for the recruitment process. [01:12] How LinkedIn’s collaborative articles work. [01:47] The benefit of Instagram’s reel collaboration feature. [02:33] A list of LinkedIn’s new features. [03:19] Why these new features are being introduced? [03:30] How best to leverage LinkedIn’s new features. [04:15] We challenge you to post to LinkedIn daily for 30 days.  [04:37] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/1/20234 minutes, 45 seconds
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Reaction to LinkedIn's Latest Features #2441

In episode #2441, we share our thoughts on LinkedIn’s new features. There are multiple, from recruiting to analytics and collaborations, and we urge you to check them out. Tune in as we explain how LinkedIn’s collaborative articles work, why they’re worth exploring, and why LinkedIn is making all these changes to begin with. Today you’ll find out how best to leverage LinkedIn’s new features for your business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Our thoughts on LinkedIn’s new features. [00:11] LinkedIn’s latest feature explained; what this means for the recruitment process. [01:12] How LinkedIn’s collaborative articles work. [01:47] The benefit of Instagram’s reel collaboration feature. [02:33] A list of LinkedIn’s new features. [03:19] Why these new features are being introduced? [03:30] How best to leverage LinkedIn’s new features. [04:15] We challenge you to post to LinkedIn daily for 30 days.  [04:37] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/1/20235 minutes, 44 seconds
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How AutoGPTs Will Change Business & Marketing

In episode #2440, we discuss the ways in which AutoGPTs are going to change business and marketing forever. AutoGPTs differ from ChatGPT in that they don’t require human assistance to function optimally, thus saving time and increasing efficiency. Today, we share some examples of AutoGPTs and their capabilities and explain how they can be used to aid those in marketing roles. Tune in to hear how AutoGPTs are rapidly changing the business landscape and how they’re predicted to be regulated, going forward. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How AutoGPTs are going to change business and marketing forever. [00:05] A recap of the previous episode. [00:13] What ChatGPT is and the humanitarian assistance required for it to function optimally. [00:50] What AutoGPTs are; how they differ from ChatGPT. [01:12] How AutoGPTs increase efficiency. [01:53] Examples of AutoGPTs and their capabilities. [03:27] The risk of bad actors in the AI space. [03:33] How business and marketing are going to change. [04:37] How AutoGPTs can aid marketing professionals. [04:51] The potential regulation of AI and AutoGPTs. [06:26] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! ChatGPT ChaosGPT Sam Altman’s blog Sam Altman on Twitter Axios scoop: ‘Schumer lays groundwork for Congress to regulate AI’ Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/30/20237 minutes, 27 seconds
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How AutoGPTs Will Change Business & Marketing #2440

In episode #2440, we discuss the ways in which AutoGPTs are going to change business and marketing forever. AutoGPTs differ from ChatGPT in that they don’t require human assistance to function optimally, thus saving time and increasing efficiency. Today, we share some examples of AutoGPTs and their capabilities and explain how they can be used to aid those in marketing roles. Tune in to hear how AutoGPTs are rapidly changing the business landscape and how they’re predicted to be regulated, going forward.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: How AutoGPTs are going to change business and marketing forever. [00:05] A recap of the previous episode. [00:13] What ChatGPT is and the humanitarian assistance required for it to function optimally. [00:50] What AutoGPTs are; how they differ from ChatGPT. [01:12] How AutoGPTs increase efficiency. [01:53] Examples of AutoGPTs and their capabilities. [03:27] The risk of bad actors in the AI space. [03:33] How business and marketing are going to change. [04:37] How AutoGPTs can aid marketing professionals. [04:51] The potential regulation of AI and AutoGPTs. [06:26] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! ChatGPT ChaosGPT Sam Altman’s blog Sam Altman on Twitter Axios scoop: ‘Schumer lays groundwork for Congress to regulate AI’ Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/30/20238 minutes, 27 seconds
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Project Magi: Google's Making Big Changes to Search

In episode #2439, we’re talking about Project Magi. Google is ushering in changes to its search engine to remain competitive as companies like Samsung threaten their reign. The increasing rate of innovation in the AI world calls for all of us to adapt, and Google is not exempt. Tune in to find out what changes they’re making going forward, what this means from a marketing perspective, and what employees need to do to ensure they’re not the “bottom third of performers” nuked by AI, as predicted by Jason Calacanis.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Project Magi: Google's Making Big Changes to Search. [00:14] Why Google is making changes to its search engine. [00:56] What Google’s short-term solution, Project Magi, is all about. [01:54] The implications of Project Magi for paid ads and SEO. [02:00] How it’s going to impact jobs across the board. [03:17] The increasing rate of innovation in the AI world. [04:05] The pros and cons of Project Magi, from a marketing perspective. [05:30] Key takeaways regarding the new search paradigm. [06:16] Who will have the advantage, going forward? [06:40] Unpacking Jason Calacanis’ tweet about the impact of AI on jobs. [08:01] The ‘adapt or die’ reality we’re living in. [08:19] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! ChatGPT All-In Podcast Midjourney Stable Diffusion Runway Read Jason Calacanis’ tweet about the impact of AI. Jason Calacanis on Twitter Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/29/20239 minutes, 16 seconds
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Project Magi: Google's Making Big Changes to Search #2439

In episode #2439, we’re talking about Project Magi. Google is ushering in changes to its search engine to remain competitive as companies like Samsung threaten their reign. The increasing rate of innovation in the AI world calls for all of us to adapt, and Google is not exempt. Tune in to find out what changes they’re making going forward, what this means from a marketing perspective, and what employees need to do to ensure they’re not the “bottom third of performers” nuked by AI, as predicted by Jason Calacanis. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Project Magi: Google's Making Big Changes to Search. [00:14] Why Google is making changes to its search engine. [00:56] What Google’s short-term solution, Project Magi, is all about. [01:54] The implications of Project Magi for paid ads and SEO. [02:00] How it’s going to impact jobs across the board. [03:17] The increasing rate of innovation in the AI world. [04:05] The pros and cons of Project Magi, from a marketing perspective. [05:30] Key takeaways regarding the new search paradigm. [06:16] Who will have the advantage, going forward? [06:40] Unpacking Jason Calacanis’ tweet about the impact of AI on jobs. [08:01] The ‘adapt or die’ reality we’re living in. [08:19] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! ChatGPT All-In Podcast Midjourney Stable Diffusion Runway Read Jason Calacanis’ tweet about the impact of AI. Jason Calacanis on Twitter Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/29/202310 minutes, 15 seconds
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What You Can Learn From The Best Newsletter Businesses

In episode #2438, we reflect on the marketing-related lessons we’ve learned from the best newsletter businesses out there. If you’re unsure of what newsletter businesses are and how they operate, you’ll find out here. We share our thoughts on what lends to a successful newsletter business and why we believe The Agora to be the best there is. Tune in for insight into their competitive greatness and discover the benefit of owning your own monetization vehicles.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: What you can learn from the best newsletter businesses. [00:25] Examples of good newsletter businesses. [00:50] Why we consider The Agora to be the best newsletter business out there. [02:42] What lends to a successful newsletter business? [04:21] The biggest marketing lessons we learned from the newsletter business. [05:47] What a tripwire is and how it works. [06:10] The Agora’s competitive greatness. [07:38] A story demonstrating the benefit of owning your own monetization vehicles. [08:00] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Morning Brew Milk Road Axios eMarketer The Agora The Hustle ClickFunnels Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/28/20238 minutes, 38 seconds
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What You Can Learn From The Best Newsletter Businesses #2438

In episode #2438, we reflect on the marketing-related lessons we’ve learned from the best newsletter businesses out there. If you’re unsure of what newsletter businesses are and how they operate, you’ll find out here. We share our thoughts on what lends to a successful newsletter business and why we believe The Agora to be the best there is. Tune in for insight into their competitive greatness and discover the benefit of owning your own monetization vehicles.   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: What you can learn from the best newsletter businesses. [00:25] Examples of good newsletter businesses. [00:50] Why we consider The Agora to be the best newsletter business out there. [02:42] What lends to a successful newsletter business? [04:21] The biggest marketing lessons we learned from the newsletter business. [05:47] What a tripwire is and how it works. [06:10] The Agora’s competitive greatness. [07:38] A story demonstrating the benefit of owning your own monetization vehicles. [08:00] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Morning Brew Milk Road Axios eMarketer The Agora The Hustle ClickFunnels Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/28/20239 minutes, 37 seconds
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How to Build an Organization of Top-Performing Marketers

In episode #2437, we’re tackling the topic of building a team of top-performing marketers. We discuss what it means to be a top marketing performer and the qualities these people share, as well as the challenge of retaining high performers. Tune in for the steps to building an organization of top-performing marketers and find out how to keep these A-players on your side.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: How to build an organization of top marketing performers. [00:26] What it means to be a top marketing performer. [01:07] An example of top performance in action.  [01:31] Quality score versus revenue. [02:26] Three principal qualities of a top-performing marketer. [03:50] Steps to building an organization of top-performing marketers. [06:41] The challenge of retaining high performers. [06:59] A brief summary of how to build an organization of top-performing marketers. [07:36] The importance of checking in regularly with the high performers on your team. [08:19] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/27/20238 minutes, 57 seconds
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How to Build an Organization of Top-Performing Marketers #2437

In episode #2437, we’re tackling the topic of building a team of top-performing marketers. We discuss what it means to be a top marketing performer and the qualities these people share, as well as the challenge of retaining high performers. Tune in for the steps to building an organization of top-performing marketers and find out how to keep these A-players on your side. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: How to build an organization of top marketing performers. [00:26] What it means to be a top marketing performer. [01:07] An example of top performance in action.  [01:31] Quality score versus revenue. [02:26] Three principal qualities of a top-performing marketer. [03:50] Steps to building an organization of top-performing marketers. [06:41] The challenge of retaining high performers. [06:59] A brief summary of how to build an organization of top-performing marketers. [07:36] The importance of checking in regularly with the high performers on your team. [08:19] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/27/20239 minutes, 57 seconds
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Jack in the Box & Mint Mobile Shake Things Up

In episode #2436, we discuss the unlikely collaboration between mobile coverage company Mint Mobile and fast food chain, Jack in the Box. Both companies are targeting the same demographic and by some stroke of marketing ingenuity, they recognized this and decided to band together. Tune in for details of this unexpected collab and find out how it may prove to be mutually beneficial in the long run.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Mint Mobile and Jack in the Box collab. [00:27] Details of the unexpected collab. [01:26] The scale of Jack in the Box in the US. [02:55] Why the collab is a smart move for Mint Mobile. [03:36] Marketing goals outside of revenue. [04:18] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Mint Mobile Jack in the Box Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/26/20234 minutes, 49 seconds
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Jack in the Box & Mint Mobile Shake Things Up #2436

In episode #2436, we discuss the unlikely collaboration between mobile coverage company Mint Mobile and fast food chain, Jack in the Box. Both companies are targeting the same demographic and by some stroke of marketing ingenuity, they recognized this and decided to band together. Tune in for details of this unexpected collab and find out how it may prove to be mutually beneficial in the long run. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Mint Mobile and Jack in the Box collab. [00:27] Details of the unexpected collab. [01:26] The scale of Jack in the Box in the US. [02:55] Why the collab is a smart move for Mint Mobile. [03:36] Marketing goals outside of revenue. [04:18] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Mint Mobile Jack in the Box Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/26/20235 minutes, 49 seconds
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Does Ad Quality Score Still Matter in 2023?

In episode #2435, Neil and Eric ask whether ad quality scores still matter in 2023. There are a range of factors that can contribute to how well you do on your ad quality score, like your click-through rate and how well people respond to your page. Tune in to learn about the benefits of having a higher ad quality score, how you can improve yours, and why your ad quality score still matters in 2023!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Does Ad Quality Score Still Matter in 2023? [00:25] A rundown of what your ad quality score is and the factors that contribute to it. [00:51] The benefits of having a higher ad quality score. [01:12] The biggest mistakes people make when it comes to improving their ad quality score. [03:00] Advice on how to improve and optimize your ad quality score. [05:25] Why marketing is about driving revenue and bringing people to the point of sale. [05:57] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Google Analytics Facebook Ads Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/25/20236 minutes, 38 seconds
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Does Ad Quality Score Still Matter in 2023? #2435

In episode #2435, Neil and Eric ask whether ad quality scores still matter in 2023. There are a range of factors that can contribute to how well you do on your ad quality score, like your click-through rate and how well people respond to your page. Tune in to learn about the benefits of having a higher ad quality score, how you can improve yours, and why your ad quality score still matters in 2023! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Does Ad Quality Score Still Matter in 2023? [00:25] A rundown of what your ad quality score is and the factors that contribute to it. [00:51] The benefits of having a higher ad quality score. [01:12] The biggest mistakes people make when it comes to improving their ad quality score. [03:00] Advice on how to improve and optimize your ad quality score. [05:25] Why marketing is about driving revenue and bringing people to the point of sale. [05:57] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Google Analytics Facebook Ads Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/20237 minutes, 37 seconds
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Biz Lessons Behind Instagram Making $660M on Blue Checkmarks

In episode #2434, Neil and Eric talk about the business lessons behind Instagram making $660M on blue checkmarks. Tuning in you’ll hear all the details of Instagram's decision to charge for blue checkmarks and the record profits they are making virtually overnight. Today’s conversation also delves into predictions for this trend — like how it might play out in other social media brands owned by Meta — before covering the business lessons we should all be learning from this news story!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Biz Lessons Behind Instagram Making $660M on Blue Checkmarks. [00:34] A rundown of the Instagram blue checkmark news story. [01:14] The differences between Instagram and Twitter. [02:18] Why charging for a blue checkmark is likely to undermine its prestige and credibility. [03:18] Our predictions for how the economy around badges and checkmarks will evolve on Instagram and related platforms like Whatsapp and Facebook. [04:07] The business lessons we can all learn from this development at Instagram.  [05:27] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Instagram Twitter WhatsApp Facebook Meta Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/24/20236 minutes, 6 seconds
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Biz Lessons Behind Instagram Making $660M on Blue Checkmarks #2434

In episode #2434, Neil and Eric talk about the business lessons behind Instagram making $660M on blue checkmarks. Tuning in you’ll hear all the details of Instagram's decision to charge for blue checkmarks and the record profits they are making virtually overnight. Today’s conversation also delves into predictions for this trend — like how it might play out in other social media brands owned by Meta — before covering the business lessons we should all be learning from this news story! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Biz Lessons Behind Instagram Making $660M on Blue Checkmarks. [00:34] A rundown of the Instagram blue checkmark news story. [01:14] The differences between Instagram and Twitter. [02:18] Why charging for a blue checkmark is likely to undermine its prestige and credibility. [03:18] Our predictions for how the economy around badges and checkmarks will evolve on Instagram and related platforms like Whatsapp and Facebook. [04:07] The business lessons we can all learn from this development at Instagram.  [05:27] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Instagram Twitter WhatsApp Facebook Meta Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/24/20237 minutes, 5 seconds
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Practical ChatGPT Use Cases for Businesses

In episode #2433, Neil and Eric talk about practical ChatGPT use cases for businesses. There are tons of ways to use ChatGPT, many of which we are still discovering. Tuning in you’ll hear an overview of ChatGPT’s best functions and how you can combine ChatGPT with other AI tools to accomplish even more. Find out how to use ChatGPT to analyze content, draw up legal documents, and increase your retention rates — all while saving yourself time and money in the process!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Practical ChatGPT Use Cases for Businesses. [00:33] What ChatGPT can teach you about trending headlines. [01:29] Use ChatGPT to write contracts, draw up legal documents, and summarize content. [04:08] The cost savings of using ChatGPT as a translation tool. [04:56] Find out how personalized notes can help you increase your retention rates and which tools to use. [05:38] Recommendations on which AI tools to use for podcasting. [06:18] Using AI tools to get more out of your client calls.  [07:15] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: ChatGPT Stacked Marketer Search Engine Land Audience.co Zapier Riverside.fm Gong Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/23/20237 minutes, 54 seconds
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Practical ChatGPT Use Cases for Businesses #2433

In episode #2433, Neil and Eric talk about practical ChatGPT use cases for businesses. There are tons of ways to use ChatGPT, many of which we are still discovering. Tuning in you’ll hear an overview of ChatGPT’s best functions and how you can combine ChatGPT with other AI tools to accomplish even more. Find out how to use ChatGPT to analyze content, draw up legal documents, and increase your retention rates — all while saving yourself time and money in the process! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Practical ChatGPT Use Cases for Businesses. [00:33] What ChatGPT can teach you about trending headlines. [01:29] Use ChatGPT to write contracts, draw up legal documents, and summarize content. [04:08] The cost savings of using ChatGPT as a translation tool. [04:56] Find out how personalized notes can help you increase your retention rates and which tools to use. [05:38] Recommendations on which AI tools to use for podcasting. [06:18] Using AI tools to get more out of your client calls.  [07:15] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: ChatGPT Stacked Marketer Search Engine Land Audience.co Zapier Riverside.fm Gong Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/23/20238 minutes, 53 seconds
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How to Use Meme Marketing to Grow Faster

In episode #2432, Neil and Eric talk about how to use meme marketing to grow faster. Posting hilarious memes is an excellent way to grow your audience quickly — just be sure to keep it relevant to your industry. After all, you don’t want to run the risk of attracting too many followers that aren’t interested in engaging with your normal content. Today’s conversation takes a look at some of the most successful meme marketers, their strategies, and what most people are doing wrong. Tune in to learn how to integrate meme marketing, leverage pop culture, and expand your reach!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Use Meme Marketing to Grow Faster. [00:25] An overview of meme marketing and how it works. [01:53] How the LinkedIn page, Marketing Millennials, leveraged meme marketing to build an entire business. [03:27] The key to growing faster using memes — and what most people do wrong. [04:41] Why Elon Musk calls himself a meme dealer. [05:54] The importance of keeping memes relevant to your industry. [06:28] How to find the best memes to increase your reach.  [07:05] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: The Marketing Millennials on LinkedIn The Marketing Millennials Elon Musk on Twitter Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/22/20237 minutes, 42 seconds
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How to Use Meme Marketing to Grow Faster #2432

In episode #2432, Neil and Eric talk about how to use meme marketing to grow faster. Posting hilarious memes is an excellent way to grow your audience quickly — just be sure to keep it relevant to your industry. After all, you don’t want to run the risk of attracting too many followers that aren’t interested in engaging with your normal content. Today’s conversation takes a look at some of the most successful meme marketers, their strategies, and what most people are doing wrong. Tune in to learn how to integrate meme marketing, leverage pop culture, and expand your reach! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Use Meme Marketing to Grow Faster. [00:25] An overview of meme marketing and how it works. [01:53] How the LinkedIn page, Marketing Millennials, leveraged meme marketing to build an entire business. [03:27] The key to growing faster using memes — and what most people do wrong. [04:41] Why Elon Musk calls himself a meme dealer. [05:54] The importance of keeping memes relevant to your industry. [06:28] How to find the best memes to increase your reach.  [07:05] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: The Marketing Millennials on LinkedIn The Marketing Millennials Elon Musk on Twitter Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/22/20238 minutes, 42 seconds
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Twitter’s Algo Has Been Open Sourced

In episode #2431, we discuss our discoveries about Twitter’s algorithm, what with it having been open-sourced. We argue the pros and cons of releasing source code and what the Twitter algo revelations mean from a marketing standpoint. Tune in for insight into how Twitter works and find out why we champion transparency.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Twitter’s algorithm has been open-sourced and the marketing implications. [00:32] The pros and cons of releasing source code. [02:33] What has been revealed about Twitter’s algorithm and what this means from a marketing perspective? [05:45] The rate at which a tweet’s relevancy decreases over time. [05:59] The value of transparency. [06:11] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/21/20236 minutes, 54 seconds
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Twitter’s Algo Has Been Open Sourced #2431

In episode #2431, we discuss our discoveries about Twitter’s algorithm, what with it having been open-sourced. We argue the pros and cons of releasing source code and what the Twitter algo revelations mean from a marketing standpoint. Tune in for insight into how Twitter works and find out why we champion transparency. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Twitter’s algorithm has been open-sourced and the marketing implications. [00:32] The pros and cons of releasing source code. [02:33] What has been revealed about Twitter’s algorithm and what this means from a marketing perspective? [05:45] The rate at which a tweet’s relevancy decreases over time. [05:59] The value of transparency. [06:11] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/21/20238 minutes, 53 seconds
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Lessons Learned From A Private YouTube Creator's Event

In episode #2430, we discuss the lessons learned from a recent event hosted by YouTube creator, Kong Pham. We begin with a quick recap of the event before delving into the specifics of spectacle content versus relationship-building content, the value of creator communities, and more. Tune in to find out why it’s often a good idea for creators to pair up with operators, why it’s important to find the funnel that works for you, and how to overcome the hamster wheel dilemma!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Lessons learned from a private YouTuber creator’s event. [00:48] A recap of the event. [01:57] Spectacle content versus relationship-building content. [03:49] The value of creator communities. [04:21] The business knowledge so many creators are lacking.  [05:10] Why it’s important to find the funnel that works for you. [06:12] The hamster wheel problem and how to overcome it. [06:45] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Kong Pham on YouTube Kong Pham on LinkedIn Jumpcut Blu Yam MrBeast on YouTube Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/20/20237 minutes, 23 seconds
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Lessons Learned From A Private YouTube Creator's Event #2430

In episode #2430, we discuss the lessons learned from a recent event hosted by YouTube creator, Kong Pham. We begin with a quick recap of the event before delving into the specifics of spectacle content versus relationship-building content, the value of creator communities, and more. Tune in to find out why it’s often a good idea for creators to pair up with operators, why it’s important to find the funnel that works for you, and how to overcome the hamster wheel dilemma! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Lessons learned from a private YouTuber creator’s event. [00:48] A recap of the event. [01:57] Spectacle content versus relationship-building content. [03:49] The value of creator communities. [04:21] The business knowledge so many creators are lacking.  [05:10] Why it’s important to find the funnel that works for you. [06:12] The hamster wheel problem and how to overcome it. [06:45] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Kong Pham on YouTube Kong Pham on LinkedIn Jumpcut Blu Yam MrBeast on YouTube Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/20/20239 minutes, 22 seconds
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How to Deal With Creator's Block

In episode #2429, we share tips for overcoming creator’s block. Creator’s block is much like writer’s block, but there are tools at your disposal! Today, we share some idea-generation strategies from team incentives to analyzing your analytics. Tune in to find out how to get the most out of ChatGPT and how talking to other creators can unlock your creativity.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to overcome creator’s block. [00:44] Tips for stimulating ideas. [01:45] How to inspire your team to be creative. [02:30] The way Hypefury aids the generation of ideas. [03:09] How to get the most out of ChatGPT. [04:06] The value of talking to other creators. [05:10] Why you should look at your analytics. [05:31] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! [05:36] Sign up for our Founders Mastermind, occurring 3-9 August. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Sign up for our Founders Mastermind. Check out Hypefury. ChatGPT Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/19/20236 minutes, 16 seconds
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How to Deal With Creator's Block #2429

In episode #2429, we share tips for overcoming creator’s block. Creator’s block is much like writer’s block, but there are tools at your disposal! Today, we share some idea-generation strategies from team incentives to analyzing your analytics. Tune in to find out how to get the most out of ChatGPT and how talking to other creators can unlock your creativity. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to overcome creator’s block. [00:44] Tips for stimulating ideas. [01:45] How to inspire your team to be creative. [02:30] The way Hypefury aids the generation of ideas. [03:09] How to get the most out of ChatGPT. [04:06] The value of talking to other creators. [05:10] Why you should look at your analytics. [05:31] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! [05:36] Sign up for our Founders Mastermind, occurring 3-9 August. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Sign up for our Founders Mastermind. Check out Hypefury. ChatGPT Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/19/20238 minutes, 16 seconds
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Short Vs Long-Form Podcast Episodes: Which Performs Better

In episode #2428, Neil and Eric talk about short versus long-form podcast episodes and which ones perform better. Part of one’s job as a creator is producing content that is so good that people are always looking forward to the next installment — whether that’s an email or a podcast episode. Find out what we’ve learned from producing long and short-form podcast episodes, our recommended tools for getting accurate insight into your product, and how to strive for content that people can’t wait to interact with!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Short Vs Long Form Podcast Episodes: Which Performs Better? [00:38] Why we started doing short-form podcast episodes back in 2016. [01:08] How our new long-form episodes are performing versus the short ones. [02:01] A breakdown of Apple data on our long and short-form podcast content. [04:48] The value of high-quality content and how tools like Charitable can shed light on your retention rate. [07:07] What we hope to see from our long-form episodes in the future.  [08:16] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Apple: Measure podcast analytics &amp; stats Chartable Megaphone Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/18/20238 minutes, 50 seconds
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Short Vs Long-Form Podcast Episodes: Which Performs Better #2428

In episode #2428, Neil and Eric talk about short versus long-form podcast episodes and which ones perform better. Part of one’s job as a creator is producing content that is so good that people are always looking forward to the next installment — whether that’s an email or a podcast episode. Find out what we’ve learned from producing long and short-form podcast episodes, our recommended tools for getting accurate insight into your product, and how to strive for content that people can’t wait to interact with! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Short Vs Long Form Podcast Episodes: Which Performs Better? [00:38] Why we started doing short-form podcast episodes back in 2016. [01:08] How our new long-form episodes are performing versus the short ones. [02:01] A breakdown of Apple data on our long and short-form podcast content. [04:48] The value of high-quality content and how tools like Charitable can shed light on your retention rate. [07:07] What we hope to see from our long-form episodes in the future.  [08:16] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Apple: Measure podcast analytics & stats Chartable Megaphone Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/18/202310 minutes, 50 seconds
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The Shady Hack People Are Using to Get Crazy LinkedIn Growth

In episode #2427, Neil and Eric talk about the shady hack people are using to get crazy LinkedIn growth. In our conversation, we take a closer look at the dodgy strategy people are using to dramatically boost their LinkedIn presence and what this teaches us about the platform itself. Tune in to learn exactly what this approach entails, and why it’s worth using legitimate methods to grow instead.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Shady Hack People Are Using to Get Crazy LinkedIn Growth. [00:45] A breakdown of the controversial method people are using to get rapid LinkedIn growth. [02:19] Some of the results you can expect to see with this method, and why it’s unlikely to last in the long run. [03:02] What defines company pages on LinkedIn and why they aren’t being throttled? [03:59] Legitimate ways to achieve the same growth in the long term. [05:22] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: PlayerUp Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/17/20236 minutes, 1 second
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The Shady Hack People Are Using to Get Crazy LinkedIn Growth #2427

In episode #2427, Neil and Eric talk about the shady hack people are using to get crazy LinkedIn growth. In our conversation, we take a closer look at the dodgy strategy people are using to dramatically boost their LinkedIn presence and what this teaches us about the platform itself. Tune in to learn exactly what this approach entails, and why it’s worth using legitimate methods to grow instead. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Shady Hack People Are Using to Get Crazy LinkedIn Growth. [00:45] A breakdown of the controversial method people are using to get rapid LinkedIn growth. [02:19] Some of the results you can expect to see with this method, and why it’s unlikely to last in the long run. [03:02] What defines company pages on LinkedIn and why they aren’t being throttled? [03:59] Legitimate ways to achieve the same growth in the long term. [05:22] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: PlayerUp Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/17/20238 minutes, 1 second
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Budweiser's gamble, YouTube Shorts virality study, Twitter blocks Substack links, HBO Max rebrand, and why too much AI is bad for your marketing

In this episode, Neil &amp; Eric discuss this week's latest business &amp; marketing news Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric's ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/16/202328 minutes, 23 seconds
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Budweiser's gamble, YouTube Shorts virality study, Twitter blocks Substack links, HBO Max rebrand, and why too much AI is bad for your marketing

In this episode, Neil & Eric discuss this week's latest business & marketing news  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric's ad agency NP Digital << Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/16/202329 minutes, 23 seconds
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Dubai Conference Q&A - Using Influencers To Grow Your Business & Scaling Your Digital Agency

In this episode, Neil Patel and Eric Siu answer questions on digital marketing and business, during their Dubai conference.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric's ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/15/202318 minutes, 9 seconds
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Dubai Conference Q&A - Using Influencers To Grow Your Business & Scaling Your Digital Agency

In this episode, Neil Patel and Eric Siu answer questions on digital marketing and business, during their Dubai conference. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric's ad agency NP Digital << Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/15/202320 minutes, 8 seconds
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Marketing Trends, Growing The Podcast, Marketing Apps and Tips

In this episode, Neil Patel and Eric Siu talk about marketing trends, growing the podcast, marketing Apps and tips.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric's ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/14/20236 minutes, 11 seconds
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Marketing Trends, Growing The Podcast, Marketing Apps and Tips

In this episode, Neil Patel and Eric Siu talk about marketing trends, growing the podcast, marketing Apps and tips. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric's ad agency NP Digital << Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/14/20238 minutes, 10 seconds
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7 Unconventional Growth Hacks To 10x Your Growth

In episode #2426, Neil and Eric talk about 7 unconventional growth hacks to 10x your growth. Tune in as we break down the newest and most effective methods for getting that extra growth spurt. Learn how to use partnerships to get the best ROI for participating at conferences, the highest-rated tools for growing your audience, how to get excellent engagement on LinkedIn, and much more!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 7 Unconventional Growth Hacks To 10x Your Growth. [00:26] A breakdown of what growth hacks are. [00:36] Twitter tools for overcoming writer’s block and sharing on other platforms automatically. [01:08] Why conferences are a great place to get business. [02:00] Tools that will help you leverage AI for transcription and generating content. [03:11] Getting great engagement on LinkedIn. [04:06] Maximizing your audience growth with Retention.com. [04:57] Our strategy for growing your reach by publishing a book and giving it away for free.  [05:36] Lesson on click funnels from Russell Brunson.  [07:32] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: HypeFury Typefully ChatGPT Riverside.fm Retention.com ClickFunnels Russell Brunson The Lynchpin Model by Russell Brunson on YouTube Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/13/20238 minutes, 10 seconds
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7 Unconventional Growth Hacks To 10x Your Growth #2426

In episode #2426, Neil and Eric talk about 7 unconventional growth hacks to 10x your growth. Tune in as we break down the newest and most effective methods for getting that extra growth spurt. Learn how to use partnerships to get the best ROI for participating at conferences, the highest-rated tools for growing your audience, how to get excellent engagement on LinkedIn, and much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 7 Unconventional Growth Hacks To 10x Your Growth. [00:26] A breakdown of what growth hacks are. [00:36] Twitter tools for overcoming writer’s block and sharing on other platforms automatically. [01:08] Why conferences are a great place to get business. [02:00] Tools that will help you leverage AI for transcription and generating content. [03:11] Getting great engagement on LinkedIn. [04:06] Maximizing your audience growth with Retention.com. [04:57] Our strategy for growing your reach by publishing a book and giving it away for free.  [05:36] Lesson on click funnels from Russell Brunson.  [07:32] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: HypeFury Typefully ChatGPT Riverside.fm Retention.com ClickFunnels Russell Brunson The Lynchpin Model by Russell Brunson on YouTube Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/13/202310 minutes, 9 seconds
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Biggest Issues With A.I.

In this episode, Neil Patel and Eric Siu share their insights on the major challenges associated with AI. Tune in!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric's ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/12/20234 minutes, 20 seconds
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Biggest Issues With A.I.

In this episode, Neil Patel and Eric Siu share their insights on the major challenges associated with AI. Tune in! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric's ad agency NP Digital << Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/12/20236 minutes, 19 seconds
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Stuck? Here's How To Unstuck Your Marketing

In episode #2425, Neil and Eric talk about how to unstuck your marketing when you’re feeling stuck. It’s normal to feel stagnant in your marketing, and it’s something that happens to everyone at some point. If you’re currently in this space you can rest assured that there are tried and true methods for getting out of this rut. Tune in as we break down how to change up your current marketing methods and find refreshing new ways to stand out from the crowd!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Stuck? Here's How To Unstuck Your Marketing. [00:27] Common reasons why you are feeling stuck in your marketing. [00:56] Why being stuck is a normal part of marketing. [01:15] The most impactful marketing strategies for getting unstuck and how to use the grid method. [02:47] The AIDA model: Attention, Interest, Decision, and Action. [03:04] Getting people’s attention in the current social media landscape and how to continue to refresh your hook. [05:14] Why your offer matters and how to make one that is impossible to refuse. [06:41] How we’ve changed up our content based on customer feedback.  [07:12] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Harmon Brothers MrBeast on YouTube $100M Offers: How to Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/11/20237 minutes, 53 seconds
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Stuck? Here's How To Unstuck Your Marketing #2425

In episode #2425, Neil and Eric talk about how to unstuck your marketing when you’re feeling stuck. It’s normal to feel stagnant in your marketing, and it’s something that happens to everyone at some point. If you’re currently in this space you can rest assured that there are tried and true methods for getting out of this rut. Tune in as we break down how to change up your current marketing methods and find refreshing new ways to stand out from the crowd! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Stuck? Here's How To Unstuck Your Marketing. [00:27] Common reasons why you are feeling stuck in your marketing. [00:56] Why being stuck is a normal part of marketing. [01:15] The most impactful marketing strategies for getting unstuck and how to use the grid method. [02:47] The AIDA model: Attention, Interest, Decision, and Action. [03:04] Getting people’s attention in the current social media landscape and how to continue to refresh your hook. [05:14] Why your offer matters and how to make one that is impossible to refuse. [06:41] How we’ve changed up our content based on customer feedback.  [07:12] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Harmon Brothers MrBeast on YouTube $100M Offers: How to Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/11/20239 minutes, 52 seconds
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7 Marketing Tools for Q2 2023 #2424

In episode #2424, Neil and Eric talk about 7 marketing tools for Q2 2023. There are tons of trendy new AI tools on the market right now that serve a variety of functions. From Chat GPT’s ability to generate written content to the stunning images you can conjure on MidJourney, the avenues available to us for creating content are undergoing a significant shift. Tune in to find out which ones we’re getting the most use out of and how we’re leveraging them for optimal results this quarter! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 7 Marketing Tools for Q2 2023. [00:26] Learn how Riverside.fm will take your online recordings to the next level. [01:10] Why we recommend Krisp for elevating your audio content. [01:35] How DeScript will help you make your content more professional. [02:08] Increase your social media output by leveraging MidJourney’s capacity for generating original visual content. [03:20] Get more out of Chat GPT through integration with other apps, like Zapier. [04:13] Use SocialPilot to manage your responses on social media. [05:16] How we are leveraging Chartable for social media analytics.  [06:14] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Riverside.fm Krisp Descript MidJourney ChatGPT Zapier SocialPilot Chartable My First Million Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/10/20238 minutes, 50 seconds
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7 Marketing Tools for Q2 2023

In episode #2424, Neil and Eric talk about 7 marketing tools for Q2 2023. There are tons of trendy new AI tools on the market right now that serve a variety of functions. From Chat GPT’s ability to generate written content to the stunning images you can conjure on MidJourney, the avenues available to us for creating content are undergoing a significant shift. Tune in to find out which ones we’re getting the most use out of and how we’re leveraging them for optimal results this quarter!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 7 Marketing Tools for Q2 2023. [00:26] Learn how Riverside.fm will take your online recordings to the next level. [01:10] Why we recommend Krisp for elevating your audio content. [01:35] How DeScript will help you make your content more professional. [02:08] Increase your social media output by leveraging MidJourney’s capacity for generating original visual content. [03:20] Get more out of Chat GPT through integration with other apps, like Zapier. [04:13] Use SocialPilot to manage your responses on social media. [05:16] How we are leveraging Chartable for social media analytics.  [06:14] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Riverside.fm Krisp Descript MidJourney ChatGPT Zapier SocialPilot Chartable My First Million Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/10/20236 minutes, 51 seconds
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How to Address Negative Reviews The Right Way #2423

In episode #2423, Neil and Eric talk about how to address negative reviews the right way. Whether you’re getting negative reviews for a podcast, business, or service, it’s important to analyze them and figure out whether there are any persistent issues that you have the power to fix. Listen in as we discuss the biggest mistakes companies make when it comes to addressing criticism, what you can learn from negative reviews, and why these comments present you with an excellent opportunity to grow! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Address Negative Reviews The Right Way. [00:25] Some context on why we’re unpacking this topic. [00:55] How you can learn from negative reviews. [01:34] The mistake most companies make when it comes to responding to reviews. [02:18] How to find patterns in negative reviews and fix persistent issues. [03:06] Understanding how receptive you and your team are to criticism. [04:02] Why critical reviews are a great opportunity to grow. [04:25] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: PrinciplesYou Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/9/20237 minutes, 10 seconds
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How to Address Negative Reviews The Right Way

In episode #2423, Neil and Eric talk about how to address negative reviews the right way. Whether you’re getting negative reviews for a podcast, business, or service, it’s important to analyze them and figure out whether there are any persistent issues that you have the power to fix. Listen in as we discuss the biggest mistakes companies make when it comes to addressing criticism, what you can learn from negative reviews, and why these comments present you with an excellent opportunity to grow!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Address Negative Reviews The Right Way. [00:25] Some context on why we’re unpacking this topic. [00:55] How you can learn from negative reviews. [01:34] The mistake most companies make when it comes to responding to reviews. [02:18] How to find patterns in negative reviews and fix persistent issues. [03:06] Understanding how receptive you and your team are to criticism. [04:02] Why critical reviews are a great opportunity to grow. [04:25] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: PrinciplesYou Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/9/20235 minutes, 11 seconds
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10x Marketing Experiments That We're Running Right Now

In episode #2422, Neil and Eric talk about the 10x marketing experiments that they’re running right now. We break down how best to leverage various AI tools for content creation, analyzing data, and making well-informed marketing decisions. Tune in to learn more about how to figure out what’s working, what isn’t, and how to get a much higher ROI on your marketing efforts!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 10x Marketing Experiments That We're Running Right Now. [00:30] How we are leveraging AI tools to create content and increase our output. [01:57] The value of collaborating with other podcasts to expand your reach. [02:49] Top reasons for using AI to interpret analytics and provide real-time insights. [03:29] Find out how you can utilize and implement free community funnels. [04:11] The best ways to partner with celebrities and influencers. [05:45] How we are using Chat GPT to summarize the latest news and marketing developments. [06:26] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: ChatGPT MidJourney My First Million Marketing Against The Grain Jonathan Barshop on LinkedIn Hubspot Podcast Network LinkedIn Podcast Network Sam Ovens Eric Siu on Instagram Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/8/20237 minutes, 4 seconds
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10x Marketing Experiments That We're Running Right Now #2422

In episode #2422, Neil and Eric talk about the 10x marketing experiments that they’re running right now. We break down how best to leverage various AI tools for content creation, analyzing data, and making well-informed marketing decisions. Tune in to learn more about how to figure out what’s working, what isn’t, and how to get a much higher ROI on your marketing efforts! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 10x Marketing Experiments That We're Running Right Now. [00:30] How we are leveraging AI tools to create content and increase our output. [01:57] The value of collaborating with other podcasts to expand your reach. [02:49] Top reasons for using AI to interpret analytics and provide real-time insights. [03:29] Find out how you can utilize and implement free community funnels. [04:11] The best ways to partner with celebrities and influencers. [05:45] How we are using Chat GPT to summarize the latest news and marketing developments. [06:26] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: ChatGPT MidJourney My First Million Marketing Against The Grain Jonathan Barshop on LinkedIn Hubspot Podcast Network LinkedIn Podcast Network Sam Ovens Eric Siu on Instagram Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/8/20239 minutes, 4 seconds
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The MrBeast & Logan Paul Monetization Model to Emulate

In episode #2421, we find out why MrBeast and Logan Paul have monetization models that are worth emulating. We examine how these YouTube stars built their wealth, why building your brand and audience first is highly effective, and how to use your brand to leverage business deals. We also take a look at how other influential personalities have followed the same monetization model as MrBeast and Logan Paul, plus more that you won’t want to miss!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:22] Today’s topic: The MrBeast &amp; Logan Paul Monetization Model to Emulate. [00:29] Some background on MrBeast and Logan Paul. [01:05] Why building an audience first works better for monetization. [01:48] Building a great brand and then figuring out how to monetize it. [02:52] Using your brand to leverage business deals. [04:30] How Jake Paul also started by building his audience and brand first. [05:09] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! MrBeast Logan Paul Kevin Kelly WIRED Leila Hormozi Alex Hormozi Aquistion.com Jake Paul Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/7/20235 minutes, 46 seconds
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The MrBeast & Logan Paul Monetization Model to Emulate #2421

In episode #2421, we find out why MrBeast and Logan Paul have monetization models that are worth emulating. We examine how these YouTube stars built their wealth, why building your brand and audience first is highly effective, and how to use your brand to leverage business deals. We also take a look at how other influential personalities have followed the same monetization model as MrBeast and Logan Paul, plus more that you won’t want to miss! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:22] Today’s topic: The MrBeast & Logan Paul Monetization Model to Emulate. [00:29] Some background on MrBeast and Logan Paul. [01:05] Why building an audience first works better for monetization. [01:48] Building a great brand and then figuring out how to monetize it. [02:52] Using your brand to leverage business deals. [04:30] How Jake Paul also started by building his audience and brand first. [05:09] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! MrBeast Logan Paul Kevin Kelly WIRED Leila Hormozi Alex Hormozi Aquistion.com Jake Paul Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/7/20237 minutes, 45 seconds
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Marketing Intensity vs Strategy – What’s More Important?

In episode #2420, we answer the question of whether marketing intensity is more important than strategy. We discuss the difference between strategy and tactics, why marketing intensity is more important than strategy, and why it’s better to focus on one or two strategies than have your energy split between many. Tune in for all this and more!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Marketing Intensity vs Strategy – What’s More Important?  [00:30] The difference between strategy and tactics. [01:15] Why marketing intensity is more important than strategy. [01:25] How you can benefit from focusing your energy on one or two strategies, not many. [03:49] Reinforcing the importance of marketing intensity. [05:42] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/6/20236 minutes, 22 seconds
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Marketing Intensity vs Strategy – What’s More Important? #2420

In episode #2420, we answer the question of whether marketing intensity is more important than strategy. We discuss the difference between strategy and tactics, why marketing intensity is more important than strategy, and why it’s better to focus on one or two strategies than have your energy split between many. Tune in for all this and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Marketing Intensity vs Strategy – What’s More Important?  [00:30] The difference between strategy and tactics. [01:15] Why marketing intensity is more important than strategy. [01:25] How you can benefit from focusing your energy on one or two strategies, not many. [03:49] Reinforcing the importance of marketing intensity. [05:42] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/6/20238 minutes, 22 seconds
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OpenAI Releases ChatGPT Plugins: BIG Implications for Marketing #2419

In episode #2419, we take a look at how the recent release of ChatGPT plugins could impact the very future of marketing. We define what plugins are (with examples of how companies use them), how the incredible work being done at OpenAI could change the marketing landscape, and how new AI technology makes marketing adjustments quick and easy, as well as why all roads lead to a marketing future of fully automated systems. Don’t miss this episode! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:22] Today’s topic: OpenAI Releases ChatGPT Plugins: BIG Implications for Marketing [00:28] What plugins are and examples of how they’re used? [02:06] The great work being done at OpenAI and what it means for the future of marketing. [03:48] How new AI technology allows for quick and easy marketing adjustments to be made. [04:50] Why the future of marketing could consist of fully automated systems.  [05:18] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! OpenAI ChatGPT Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/5/20238 minutes, 3 seconds
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OpenAI Releases ChatGPT Plugins: BIG Implications for Marketing

In episode #2419, we take a look at how the recent release of ChatGPT plugins could impact the very future of marketing. We define what plugins are (with examples of how companies use them), how the incredible work being done at OpenAI could change the marketing landscape, and how new AI technology makes marketing adjustments quick and easy, as well as why all roads lead to a marketing future of fully automated systems. Don’t miss this episode!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:22] Today’s topic: OpenAI Releases ChatGPT Plugins: BIG Implications for Marketing [00:28] What plugins are and examples of how they’re used? [02:06] The great work being done at OpenAI and what it means for the future of marketing. [03:48] How new AI technology allows for quick and easy marketing adjustments to be made. [04:50] Why the future of marketing could consist of fully automated systems.  [05:18] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! OpenAI ChatGPT Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/5/20236 minutes, 3 seconds
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What Mint Mobile's $1.35B Acquisition Can Teach You About Marketing

In episode #2418, we discuss using celebrities to endorse your company while honing in on Mint Mobile and their winning partnership with Ryan Reynolds. We explore some celebrity endorsement strategies that have been successful, why longer contracts work better, why founders should be willing to take pay cuts to fund celebrity partnerships, and the numbers you should be focusing on when giving celebrity equity in your company. Tune in today!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: What Mint Mobile's $1.35B Acquisition Can Teach You About Marketing [00:32] Background on Mint Mobile and Ryan Reynolds’ stake in the company. [01:36] Why Mint Mobile’s celebrity endorsement strategy worked. [02:33] Short-term versus long-term endorsements and why longer contracts work better.  [04:17] Why founders should accept smaller profits to accommodate endorsements. [04:59] What to focus on and what to ignore when giving celebrity equity in your company. [06:02] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Mint Mobile Ryan Reynolds Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/4/20236 minutes, 48 seconds
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What Mint Mobile's $1.35B Acquisition Can Teach You About Marketing #2418

In episode #2418, we discuss using celebrities to endorse your company while honing in on Mint Mobile and their winning partnership with Ryan Reynolds. We explore some celebrity endorsement strategies that have been successful, why longer contracts work better, why founders should be willing to take pay cuts to fund celebrity partnerships, and the numbers you should be focusing on when giving celebrity equity in your company. Tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: What Mint Mobile's $1.35B Acquisition Can Teach You About Marketing [00:32] Background on Mint Mobile and Ryan Reynolds’ stake in the company. [01:36] Why Mint Mobile’s celebrity endorsement strategy worked. [02:33] Short-term versus long-term endorsements and why longer contracts work better.  [04:17] Why founders should accept smaller profits to accommodate endorsements. [04:59] What to focus on and what to ignore when giving celebrity equity in your company. [06:02] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Mint Mobile Ryan Reynolds Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/4/20238 minutes, 47 seconds
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ChatGPT gets banned, The 110M impression LinkedIn page, OnlyFans funnels, Dharmesh Shah spends $10M+ on domains, David Sacks ChatGPT post (R2)

In episode #2417, Neil Patel and Eric Siu talk about ChatGPT getting banned in Italy, Dharmesh Shah, OnlyFans funnel, and more. Tune in and make sure not to miss this episode!Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/3/202339 minutes, 3 seconds
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ChatGPT gets banned, The 110M impression LinkedIn page, OnlyFans funnels, Dharmesh Shah spends $10M+ on domains, David Sacks ChatGPT post (R2)

In episode #2417, Neil Patel and Eric Siu talk about ChatGPT getting banned in Italy, Dharmesh Shah, OnlyFans funnel, and more. Tune in and make sure not to miss this episode! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/3/202341 minutes, 2 seconds
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The Fastest and Easiest Way To Increase Your Open Rate #2416

In episode #2416, we share the fastest and easiest way to increase your open rate. From prioritizing new content, creating anticipation, and the power of first impressions, these ideas are bound to help you boost your numbers. Tune in to learn more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: The Fastest and Easiest Way To Increase Your Open Rate. [00:37] Creating a great first impression, and the lasting impact this has. [02:02] Why new content is the most powerful tool for boosting your open rate! [05:02] Ensuring that your readers look forward to your next email. [06:05] That’s it! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/2/20238 minutes, 48 seconds
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The Fastest and Easiest Way To Increase Your Open Rate

In episode #2416, we share the fastest and easiest way to increase your open rate. From prioritizing new content, creating anticipation, and the power of first impressions, these ideas are bound to help you boost your numbers. Tune in to learn more!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: The Fastest and Easiest Way To Increase Your Open Rate. [00:37] Creating a great first impression, and the lasting impact this has. [02:02] Why new content is the most powerful tool for boosting your open rate! [05:02] Ensuring that your readers look forward to your next email. [06:05] That’s it! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/2/20236 minutes, 49 seconds
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Are Newsletters Good Businesses? #2415

In episode #2415, we discuss whether newsletters are good businesses. Newsletters can be a great way to build an audience, as well as something you can charge subscribers for, but are they the best use of your resources? Tune in to hear us unpack the pros and cons, and some examples of companies that have used newsletters very effectively. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: Are Newsletters Good Businesses? [00:28] Examples of the most successful newsletters available currently. [01:15] Revenue at Agora and the important idea that this underlines.  [02:31] Why we have chosen to focus on the podcast for now. [04:08] Exploring the ratio between subscribers and revenue. [04:47] The argument for putting your efforts into a product or service. [06:06] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Press Gazette  Agora Morning Brew The Hustle Axios  Matt McGarry Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/1/20238 minutes, 50 seconds
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Are Newsletters Good Businesses?

In episode #2415, we discuss whether newsletters are good businesses. Newsletters can be a great way to build an audience, as well as something you can charge subscribers for, but are they the best use of your resources? Tune in to hear us unpack the pros and cons, and some examples of companies that have used newsletters very effectively.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: Are Newsletters Good Businesses? [00:28] Examples of the most successful newsletters available currently. [01:15] Revenue at Agora and the important idea that this underlines.  [02:31] Why we have chosen to focus on the podcast for now. [04:08] Exploring the ratio between subscribers and revenue. [04:47] The argument for putting your efforts into a product or service. [06:06] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Press Gazette  Agora Morning Brew The Hustle Axios  Matt McGarry Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/1/20236 minutes, 50 seconds
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Should You Build Or Buy When It Comes To Talent? #2414

In episode #2414, we talk about whether you should build or buy when it comes to talent in your company. There are arguments to be made for both routes to growing your company and its teams, and here we explore the reasons you should consider each. Tune in to learn more about the kind of experience we look for, questions around acquisitions, and more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: Should You Build Or Buy When It Comes To Talent? [00:26] What it means to buy or build talent. [01:06] The contrasting approaches Neil and Eric have employed in their businesses. [01:59] Problems with buying a company and integrating existing teams. [02:38] The philosophy of smarter hires and better interviews.  [04:45] Risk and management for particular roles. [05:38] The irreplaceable value of direct industry experience. [06:31] Hiring according to promotion history and potential.  [07:09] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Who?  Keith Rabois Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/31/20239 minutes, 58 seconds
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Should You Build Or Buy When It Comes To Talent?

In episode #2414, we talk about whether you should build or buy when it comes to talent in your company. There are arguments to be made for both routes to growing your company and its teams, and here we explore the reasons you should consider each. Tune in to learn more about the kind of experience we look for, questions around acquisitions, and more.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: Should You Build Or Buy When It Comes To Talent? [00:26] What it means to buy or build talent. [01:06] The contrasting approaches Neil and Eric have employed in their businesses. [01:59] Problems with buying a company and integrating existing teams. [02:38] The philosophy of smarter hires and better interviews.  [04:45] Risk and management for particular roles. [05:38] The irreplaceable value of direct industry experience. [06:31] Hiring according to promotion history and potential.  [07:09] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Who?  Keith Rabois Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/31/20237 minutes, 58 seconds
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How to Take Accountability for Your Marketing Screwups

In episode #2413, we discuss how to take accountability for your marketing screwups. At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter what kind of marketing genius you are, you will screw up at some point. What matters is staying humble, being open to receiving feedback, and owning up to your mistakes. Join us as we offer examples of our biggest marketing screwups and how we took accountability for them. We also share some tips to help you prevent these kinds of mistakes from happening again, plus so much more! Tune in today.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Take Accountability for Your Marketing Screwups. [00:35] Eric shares a story of a marketing screwup that “ruined everyone’s day.” [02:25] The importance of being open to feedback when you make mistakes. [02:40] A look at why Neil took accountability for a mistake that his team made. [04:30] Putting systems and procedures in place to prevent mistakes from happening again. [05:52] A live example that you can follow while you listen. [07:41] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/30/20238 minutes, 32 seconds
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How to Take Accountability for Your Marketing Screwups #2413

In episode #2413, we discuss how to take accountability for your marketing screwups. At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter what kind of marketing genius you are, you will screw up at some point. What matters is staying humble, being open to receiving feedback, and owning up to your mistakes. Join us as we offer examples of our biggest marketing screwups and how we took accountability for them. We also share some tips to help you prevent these kinds of mistakes from happening again, plus so much more! Tune in today. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Take Accountability for Your Marketing Screwups. [00:35] Eric shares a story of a marketing screwup that “ruined everyone’s day.” [02:25] The importance of being open to feedback when you make mistakes. [02:40] A look at why Neil took accountability for a mistake that his team made. [04:30] Putting systems and procedures in place to prevent mistakes from happening again. [05:52] A live example that you can follow while you listen. [07:41] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/30/202310 minutes, 31 seconds
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THIS Plus ChatGPT Will Turbocharge Your Marketing Results

In episode #2412, we discuss how this plus ChatGPT will turbocharge your marketing results. When we say “this,” we’re referring to our process, which starts with recording the podcast you’re listening to and includes using ChatGPT to multiply our content for various platforms. Tuning in, you’ll learn how this decreases the time it takes to create a fully fleshed-out blog post by up to 80%, how you can replicate our process to help you do the same, and more!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: THIS Plus ChatGPT Will Turbocharge Your Marketing Results. [00:28] An overview of our process, from recording the podcast to multiplying our content. [01:40] How to use ChatGPT to get more mileage from your pillar pieces of content. [01:52] Tips for using AI like ChatGPT to turbocharge your marketing results. [02:40] Learn about ChatSpot, which combines the power of ChatGPT and HubSpot's CRM. [03:17] What to watch out for and how to keep your data safe. [04:52] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! RiversideFM ChatGPT ChatSpot Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/29/20235 minutes, 36 seconds
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THIS Plus ChatGPT Will Turbocharge Your Marketing Results #2412

In episode #2412, we discuss how this plus ChatGPT will turbocharge your marketing results. When we say “this,” we’re referring to our process, which starts with recording the podcast you’re listening to and includes using ChatGPT to multiply our content for various platforms. Tuning in, you’ll learn how this decreases the time it takes to create a fully fleshed-out blog post by up to 80%, how you can replicate our process to help you do the same, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: THIS Plus ChatGPT Will Turbocharge Your Marketing Results. [00:28] An overview of our process, from recording the podcast to multiplying our content. [01:40] How to use ChatGPT to get more mileage from your pillar pieces of content. [01:52] Tips for using AI like ChatGPT to turbocharge your marketing results. [02:40] Learn about ChatSpot, which combines the power of ChatGPT and HubSpot's CRM. [03:17] What to watch out for and how to keep your data safe. [04:52] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! RiversideFM ChatGPT ChatSpot Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/29/20237 minutes, 35 seconds
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One Easy Way To Skyrocket Your Conversions

In episode #2411, we talk about one easy way to skyrocket your conversions. We believe that conversion rate optimization (CRO) is one of the biggest leverage points in marketing, but it’s often overlooked as no more than a necessary evil. Today, Eric and Neil each share one simple hack that you can use to improve your conversion rate, so make sure not to miss this episode!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: One Easy Way To Skyrocket Your Conversions. [01:24] Why Eric believes that your offer is a direct reflection of your conversion rate. [02:47] Neil on why you should accept PayPal as a payment option. [04:08] An example that illustrates why you need to re-test your CRO. [05:40] The importance of staying on top of your offer. [05:55] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! PayPal Ubersuggest AnswerThePublic Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/28/20236 minutes, 38 seconds
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One Easy Way To Skyrocket Your Conversions #2411

In episode #2411, we talk about one easy way to skyrocket your conversions. We believe that conversion rate optimization (CRO) is one of the biggest leverage points in marketing, but it’s often overlooked as no more than a necessary evil. Today, Eric and Neil each share one simple hack that you can use to improve your conversion rate, so make sure not to miss this episode! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: One Easy Way To Skyrocket Your Conversions. [01:24] Why Eric believes that your offer is a direct reflection of your conversion rate. [02:47] Neil on why you should accept PayPal as a payment option. [04:08] An example that illustrates why you need to re-test your CRO. [05:40] The importance of staying on top of your offer. [05:55] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! PayPal Ubersuggest AnswerThePublic Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/28/20238 minutes, 38 seconds
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Batching Content Can Actually Hurt You Sometimes (Here's Why) #2410

In episode #2410, we discuss why batching content can actually hurt you sometimes. As you may already know, Eric and Neil batch content for this podcast, sometimes up to four or five weeks in advance. While this is a great time-saving strategy that can help you post more consistently and repurpose content across platforms, there are also a few downsides, including the ability to stay on top of trends as they happen. Join us as we outline some of the ways that content batching can hurt your brand and how you can adjust your process appropriately! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Batching Content Can Actually Hurt You Sometimes (Here's Why). [00:43] Downsides to batching content, including being slow to respond to topical issues. [01:25] How batching content ahead of time can prevent you from leveraging trends. [02:11] The psychology behind why reaction videos perform so well. [02:40] Adjust your batching process to make room for current events in your content. [03:36] Exploring the relationship between trending topics and audience retention. [03:50] Tips for batching your content appropriately (flexibility is key!) [04:15] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Chartable Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/27/20236 minutes, 58 seconds
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Batching Content Can Actually Hurt You Sometimes (Here's Why)

In episode #2410, we discuss why batching content can actually hurt you sometimes. As you may already know, Eric and Neil batch content for this podcast, sometimes up to four or five weeks in advance. While this is a great time-saving strategy that can help you post more consistently and repurpose content across platforms, there are also a few downsides, including the ability to stay on top of trends as they happen. Join us as we outline some of the ways that content batching can hurt your brand and how you can adjust your process appropriately!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Batching Content Can Actually Hurt You Sometimes (Here's Why). [00:43] Downsides to batching content, including being slow to respond to topical issues. [01:25] How batching content ahead of time can prevent you from leveraging trends. [02:11] The psychology behind why reaction videos perform so well. [02:40] Adjust your batching process to make room for current events in your content. [03:36] Exploring the relationship between trending topics and audience retention. [03:50] Tips for batching your content appropriately (flexibility is key!) [04:15] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Chartable Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/27/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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How YouTube And Spotify Are Changing The Podcast Game

In episode #2409, Neil and Eric talk about how YouTube and Spotify are changing the podcast game. You might think that with five to 10 million podcasts in existence, the world of podcasts is saturated, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, now is the perfect time to get into the podcasting space; tune into this episode to hear why! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: How YouTube And Spotify Are Changing The Podcast Game. [00:27] The recent announcement made by Spotify impacts the discoverability of podcasts on the platform.  [00:53] How YouTube is taking advantage of the podcast space.  [01:03] Comparing the number of YouTube Music/Premium and Spotify subscribers.  [02:01] The importance of having a video version of your podcast.  [03:00] The number of podcasts that exist.  [03:12] Figures that show how to podcast growth has been decreasing over the years.  [03:42] Why Spotify is putting so much money into podcasting. [04:31] Go out there and create a podcast!  [04:48] Tools that you can use to repurpose your podcast content.  [05:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Spotify YouTube Music Exploding Topics Joe Rogan ChatGPT Craftly.AI Jasper Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/26/20236 minutes, 3 seconds
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How YouTube And Spotify Are Changing The Podcast Game #2409

In episode #2409, Neil and Eric talk about how YouTube and Spotify are changing the podcast game. You might think that with five to 10 million podcasts in existence, the world of podcasts is saturated, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, now is the perfect time to get into the podcasting space; tune into this episode to hear why!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: How YouTube And Spotify Are Changing The Podcast Game. [00:27] The recent announcement made by Spotify impacts the discoverability of podcasts on the platform.  [00:53] How YouTube is taking advantage of the podcast space.  [01:03] Comparing the number of YouTube Music/Premium and Spotify subscribers.  [02:01] The importance of having a video version of your podcast.  [03:00] The number of podcasts that exist.  [03:12] Figures that show how to podcast growth has been decreasing over the years.  [03:42] Why Spotify is putting so much money into podcasting. [04:31] Go out there and create a podcast!  [04:48] Tools that you can use to repurpose your podcast content.  [05:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Spotify YouTube Music Exploding Topics Joe Rogan ChatGPT Craftly.AI Jasper Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/26/20238 minutes, 2 seconds
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GPT-4 & Marketing, Balaji's Bet, My First Million collab, video podcasts & more (R1)

Give us feedback on this new format in the rating section and include your e-mail for a chance to ask a question live on a Marketing School podcast! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/25/202334 minutes, 50 seconds
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GPT-4 & Marketing, Balaji's Bet, My First Million collab, video podcasts & more (R1)

Give us feedback on this new format in the rating section and include your e-mail for a chance to ask a question live on a Marketing School podcast!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/25/202332 minutes, 50 seconds
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The Recipe For Success With Any Content #2408

In episode #2408, Neil and Eric give you the recipe for success with any content! With the wide variety of social media channels out there, it can feel overwhelming to create enough content for all of them. That’s why, in this episode, Eric and Neil share their advice for repurposing content, frameworks that you can use to assist you with repurposing, and the tools that you can use to ensure that your content resonates with your audience! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: The Recipe For Success With Any Content. [00:36] Variation between social media channels.  [01:01] The benefits of repurposing content (and an example of how to do this). [02:10] Tools that will allow you to see how your Tweets are performing.  [02:25] The importance of developing a hook for your content.  [03:44] Why you don’t need to try and track every single piece of content you post.  [04:16] Why we love Riverside.  [05:01] Tools that will help you create content that resonates with your audience. [06:40] Frameworks to use to repurpose content in an efficient, effective way.  [07:24] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Tribescaler Hypefury Riverside Google Trends AnswerThePublic Ahrefs Ubersuggest Semrush Quora ChatGPT Silicon Valley Bank How to Create 64 Pieces of Content In A Day Content Sprout Method Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/24/202310 minutes, 8 seconds
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The Recipe For Success With Any Content

In episode #2408, Neil and Eric give you the recipe for success with any content! With the wide variety of social media channels out there, it can feel overwhelming to create enough content for all of them. That’s why, in this episode, Eric and Neil share their advice for repurposing content, frameworks that you can use to assist you with repurposing, and the tools that you can use to ensure that your content resonates with your audience!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: The Recipe For Success With Any Content. [00:36] Variation between social media channels.  [01:01] The benefits of repurposing content (and an example of how to do this). [02:10] Tools that will allow you to see how your Tweets are performing.  [02:25] The importance of developing a hook for your content.  [03:44] Why you don’t need to try and track every single piece of content you post.  [04:16] Why we love Riverside.  [05:01] Tools that will help you create content that resonates with your audience. [06:40] Frameworks to use to repurpose content in an efficient, effective way.  [07:24] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Tribescaler Hypefury Riverside Google Trends AnswerThePublic Ahrefs Ubersuggest Semrush Quora ChatGPT Silicon Valley Bank How to Create 64 Pieces of Content In A Day Content Sprout Method Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/24/20238 minutes, 8 seconds
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How to Nail Your Public Speaking Performance #2407

In episode #2407, Neil and Eric delve into how to nail a public speaking performance. They are currently in the middle of the speaking season, having just returned from one conference and getting ready to attend another, so it’s a great time to have this conversation. Tune in today to hear their top tips and tricks on public speaking, including getting to know your audience, adding trends and frameworks to your presentations, and practicing your talk! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: How to nail your public speaking performance. [00:51] One of the biggest mistakes people make when speaking at a conference. [01:04] What you should try to learn about your audience prior to your talk.  [01:46] How and why Neil’s approach to creating presentations has changed over time?  [02:40] The question that Eric always asks the organizers of the events he is speaking at. [03:55] Advice for choosing the topic of your talk.  [04:31] The importance of practicing your talk at least once.  [04:56] What to include in your presentation.  [06:11] Neil’s approach to creating slide decks. [06:45] Valuable lessons to be learned from Guy Kawasaki’s 10/20/30 rule of presentations.  [07:46] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Guy Kawasaki Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/23/202310 minutes, 28 seconds
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How to Nail Your Public Speaking Performance

In episode #2407, Neil and Eric delve into how to nail a public speaking performance. They are currently in the middle of the speaking season, having just returned from one conference and getting ready to attend another, so it’s a great time to have this conversation. Tune in today to hear their top tips and tricks on public speaking, including getting to know your audience, adding trends and frameworks to your presentations, and practicing your talk!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: How to nail your public speaking performance. [00:51] One of the biggest mistakes people make when speaking at a conference. [01:04] What you should try to learn about your audience prior to your talk.  [01:46] How and why Neil’s approach to creating presentations has changed over time?  [02:40] The question that Eric always asks the organizers of the events he is speaking at. [03:55] Advice for choosing the topic of your talk.  [04:31] The importance of practicing your talk at least once.  [04:56] What to include in your presentation.  [06:11] Neil’s approach to creating slide decks. [06:45] Valuable lessons to be learned from Guy Kawasaki’s 10/20/30 rule of presentations.  [07:46] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Guy Kawasaki Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/23/20238 minutes, 29 seconds
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When Should You Hire Offshore Marketing Talent? #2406

In episode #2406, Eric and Neil explore the question, “When should you hire offshore marketing talent?” Whether your goal is to save money or expand your business across the globe, hiring offshore talent could be the solution you have been looking for. Tune in today to hear how to make offshoring work for you!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: When should you hire offshore marketing talent? [00:52] How offshoring can help you save money.    [01:11] The benefits of offshoring or ‘global expansion’ for growing your company.  [01:45] The time difference that you should aim for when you are undergoing a global expansion. [02:13] Examples of fields that have great offshore talent.   [02:43] A great offshoring hack!  [03:37] Factors to be aware of when hiring offshore talent.   [04:15] Why you need to create more than a job description when hiring offshore talent. [04:37] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/22/20237 minutes, 20 seconds
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When Should You Hire Offshore Marketing Talent?

In episode #2406, Eric and Neil explore the question, “When should you hire offshore marketing talent?” Whether your goal is to save money or expand your business across the globe, hiring offshore talent could be the solution you have been looking for. Tune in today to hear how to make offshoring work for you! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: When should you hire offshore marketing talent? [00:52] How offshoring can help you save money.    [01:11] The benefits of offshoring or ‘global expansion’ for growing your company.  [01:45] The time difference that you should aim for when you are undergoing a global expansion. [02:13] Examples of fields that have great offshore talent.   [02:43] A great offshoring hack!  [03:37] Factors to be aware of when hiring offshore talent.   [04:15] Why you need to create more than a job description when hiring offshore talent. [04:37] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/22/20235 minutes, 20 seconds
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How to Get Maximum ROI From Conferences

In episode #2405, Eric and Neil talk about how to get maximum ROI from conferences. After recently returning from the Affiliate World Dubai conference, they chose a few of the key learnings from their trip relating to business and marketing ROI to share in this episode. From hosting dinners to time schedule, tune in today to hear about the most effective ways to boost your ROI! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: how to get maximum ROI from conferences. [00:27] An overview of our recent experience at Affiliate World Dubai. [00:55] Why do we always connect with people we know when we travel to different countries? [01:52] ROI from dinners with attendees versus ROI from dinners with speakers. [02:08] What we have found ROI from conference booths to be like. [02:13] How doing one-on-one or group sessions at an event helps to boost ROI. [03:07] Benefits of in-person meet-ups with regard to ROI. [03:45] The upcoming conference that Neil and Eric are speaking at.  [04:11] The app that helped Eric and Neil manage their schedules in Dubai.  [04:30] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Affiliate World Dubai Timeshifter Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/21/20235 minutes, 16 seconds
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How to Get Maximum ROI From Conferences #2405

In episode #2405, Eric and Neil talk about how to get maximum ROI from conferences. After recently returning from the Affiliate World Dubai conference, they chose a few of the key learnings from their trip relating to business and marketing ROI to share in this episode. From hosting dinners to time schedule, tune in today to hear about the most effective ways to boost your ROI!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: how to get maximum ROI from conferences. [00:27] An overview of our recent experience at Affiliate World Dubai. [00:55] Why do we always connect with people we know when we travel to different countries? [01:52] ROI from dinners with attendees versus ROI from dinners with speakers. [02:08] What we have found ROI from conference booths to be like. [02:13] How doing one-on-one or group sessions at an event helps to boost ROI. [03:07] Benefits of in-person meet-ups with regard to ROI. [03:45] The upcoming conference that Neil and Eric are speaking at.  [04:11] The app that helped Eric and Neil manage their schedules in Dubai.  [04:30] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Affiliate World Dubai Timeshifter Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/21/20237 minutes, 15 seconds
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What Warren Buffett’s $130B Cash Hoard Is Telling Us as Marketers #2404

In episode #2404, Neil and Eric talk about what marketers can learn from Warren Buffett’s $130B cash hoard. One of Warren Buffett’s key investor strategies is buying good businesses at a reasonable price. And right now, he’s struggling to find those, which has left him with a lot of extra cash on his balance sheets. Tune in as we discuss the current state of the economy, what Warren Buffett’s behavior tells us about what is to come, and why now could be an ideal moment to invest in your own company! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What Warren Buffett’s $130B Cash Hoard Is Telling Us as Marketers. [01:39] Why Buffett’s behavior indicates that there is a lot of opportunity out there. [02:06] What Buffett looks for when he’s investing and why many companies currently have a lot of extra cash on their balance sheets. [02:38] A reminder to be greedy when others are fearful, and fearful when others are greedy. [02:51] The opportunities for you as a marketer and business owner in the coming months. [03:48] How tougher economic times can affect marketing costs.  [04:08] Why this could be a great time to further invest in your business.  [07:41] How you can be both aggressive and conservative in your growth strategies.  [08:17] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Marketing School Episode 2401: How Digital Advertising Will Change in 2023 & Beyond Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/20/202310 minutes, 51 seconds
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What Warren Buffett’s $130B Cash Hoard Is Telling Us as Marketers

In episode #2404, Neil and Eric talk about what marketers can learn from Warren Buffett’s $130B cash hoard. One of Warren Buffett’s key investor strategies is buying good businesses at a reasonable price. And right now, he’s struggling to find those, which has left him with a lot of extra cash on his balance sheets. Tune in as we discuss the current state of the economy, what Warren Buffett’s behavior tells us about what is to come, and why now could be an ideal moment to invest in your own company!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What Warren Buffett’s $130B Cash Hoard Is Telling Us as Marketers. [01:39] Why Buffett’s behavior indicates that there is a lot of opportunity out there. [02:06] What Buffett looks for when he’s investing and why many companies currently have a lot of extra cash on their balance sheets. [02:38] A reminder to be greedy when others are fearful, and fearful when others are greedy. [02:51] The opportunities for you as a marketer and business owner in the coming months. [03:48] How tougher economic times can affect marketing costs.  [04:08] Why this could be a great time to further invest in your business.  [07:41] How you can be both aggressive and conservative in your growth strategies.  [08:17] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Marketing School Episode 2401: How Digital Advertising Will Change in 2023 &amp; Beyond Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/20/20238 minutes, 52 seconds
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How Digital Advertising Will Change in 2023 & Beyond

In episode #2403, Neil and Eric talk about how digital advertising will change in 2023 and beyond. Major developments in artificial intelligence (AI) along with increased privacy and tracking limitations are shaking up the world of marketing and digital advertising. In today’s episode, we break down the ways we expect companies to adapt in 2023 and how to leverage the new opportunities available to you!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Digital Advertising Will Change in 2023 &amp; Beyond. [01:01] Neil’s prediction is that companies will need to spend much more on data and analytics. [02:04] Why employees (and their social media accounts) are an important marketing opportunity for companies.  [02:41] How companies are increasingly trying to establish and leverage their own channels. [05:03] Why do we expect to see a proliferation of content? [05:46] Eric’s expectation is that more companies will use mergers and acquisitions to acquire platforms that will buy them attention. [07:17] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Marketing School Episode 2397: Are Uber and Lyft Ads Actually Viable?  Marketing School Episode 2399: The App Tracking Transparency Recession Entrepreneurs on Fire Podcast Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/19/20237 minutes, 59 seconds
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How Digital Advertising Will Change in 2023 & Beyond #2403

In episode #2403, Neil and Eric talk about how digital advertising will change in 2023 and beyond. Major developments in artificial intelligence (AI) along with increased privacy and tracking limitations are shaking up the world of marketing and digital advertising. In today’s episode, we break down the ways we expect companies to adapt in 2023 and how to leverage the new opportunities available to you! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Digital Advertising Will Change in 2023 & Beyond. [01:01] Neil’s prediction is that companies will need to spend much more on data and analytics. [02:04] Why employees (and their social media accounts) are an important marketing opportunity for companies.  [02:41] How companies are increasingly trying to establish and leverage their own channels. [05:03] Why do we expect to see a proliferation of content? [05:46] Eric’s expectation is that more companies will use mergers and acquisitions to acquire platforms that will buy them attention. [07:17] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Marketing School Episode 2397: Are Uber and Lyft Ads Actually Viable?  Marketing School Episode 2399: The App Tracking Transparency Recession Entrepreneurs on Fire Podcast Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/19/20239 minutes, 59 seconds
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How The Best Marketers Manage Their Most Important Resource, Time

In episode #2402, Neil and Eric talk about how the best marketers manage their most important resource, time. Tune in as we discuss some of the top methods for managing your routine and how to get the most out of your working hours. Learn about the benefits of keeping your schedule open enough that you can get some real work done, the power of time blocking, and how using an iPad will help you stay on task and on track!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How The Best Marketers Manage Their Most Important Resource, Time. [00:35] An overview of the timesheets that Eric creates for every quarter. [02:06] How Neil uses his iPad to streamline his time. [03:23] Why the iPad is the ultimate business tool. [04:47] The benefits of time blocking and not overfilling your schedule. [05:45] Why Neil and Eric are big proponents of 15-minute calls. [06:35] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Nextiva Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/18/20237 minutes, 13 seconds
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How The Best Marketers Manage Their Most Important Resource, Time #2402

In episode #2402, Neil and Eric talk about how the best marketers manage their most important resource, time. Tune in as we discuss some of the top methods for managing your routine and how to get the most out of your working hours. Learn about the benefits of keeping your schedule open enough that you can get some real work done, the power of time blocking, and how using an iPad will help you stay on task and on track! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How The Best Marketers Manage Their Most Important Resource, Time. [00:35] An overview of the timesheets that Eric creates for every quarter. [02:06] How Neil uses his iPad to streamline his time. [03:23] Why the iPad is the ultimate business tool. [04:47] The benefits of time blocking and not overfilling your schedule. [05:45] Why Neil and Eric are big proponents of 15-minute calls. [06:35] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Nextiva Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/18/20239 minutes, 13 seconds
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The App Tracking Transparency Recession #2401

In episode #2401, Neil and Eric talk about the app tracking transparency recession. The tech industry has been having a tough time, with massive lay-offs making regular headlines and increasing tracking and privacy changes leaving some companies scrambling to adapt while others continue relatively unaffected. We delve into the app tracking transparency recession, how to understand it within the broader context of the current economic downturn, and how you should be adapting as a company. To learn more about this phenomenon and why now is the time to harness your creativity and find new opportunities, be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The App Tracking Transparency Recession. [00:30] An overview of what the app tracking transparency recession is. [00:52] Why the tech industry is experiencing a more intense recession than the rest of the economy? [01:05] Apple’s iOS changes and how it has affected select tech companies. [03:11] How to adapt during this turbulent time. [04:11] Why do marketing companies have a chance to be more creative and find new opportunities? [05:36] How AI and data analytics tools can help address the rise in tracking and privacy changes. [06:27] Why marketers should be asking clients about what will help them most.  [07:40] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Stratechery by Ben Thompson Meta Snap Inc. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/17/202310 minutes, 25 seconds
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The App Tracking Transparency Recession

In episode #2401, Neil and Eric talk about the app tracking transparency recession. The tech industry has been having a tough time, with massive lay-offs making regular headlines and increasing tracking and privacy changes leaving some companies scrambling to adapt while others continue relatively unaffected. We delve into the app tracking transparency recession, how to understand it within the broader context of the current economic downturn, and how you should be adapting as a company. To learn more about this phenomenon and why now is the time to harness your creativity and find new opportunities, be sure to tune in today!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The App Tracking Transparency Recession. [00:30] An overview of what the app tracking transparency recession is. [00:52] Why the tech industry is experiencing a more intense recession than the rest of the economy? [01:05] Apple’s iOS changes and how it has affected select tech companies. [03:11] How to adapt during this turbulent time. [04:11] Why do marketing companies have a chance to be more creative and find new opportunities? [05:36] How AI and data analytics tools can help address the rise in tracking and privacy changes. [06:27] Why marketers should be asking clients about what will help them most.  [07:40] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Stratechery by Ben Thompson Meta Snap Inc. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/17/20238 minutes, 26 seconds
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What We Learned From A Miami Founder's Mastermind

In episode #2400, Neil and Eric discuss what they learned from a Miami Founder’s Mastermind. For his latest Leveling Up Founders event, Eric decided to take a risk and try out an entirely new format. But one thing remains consistent: ultimately his events are all about the people who attend. Because when you have high-caliber attendees from a diverse range of industries it creates an incredible opportunity for the sharing of ideas where everyone can walk away with new insights and experiences. Tune in to learn how Eric topped his previous (and highly successful) event in Beverly Hills, what Neil found so special as an attendee of the Leveling Up Founders Mastermind in Miami, and how you can get in on the next one in LA!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What We Learned From A Miami Founder's Mastermind. [00:40] Learn about Eric’s recent Leveling Up Founders event in Miami. [01:13] How Eric changed up the format for his latest event. [01:51] Neil’s experience as an attendee of Eric’s latest Mastermind. [02:31] How the diversity and knowledge of the attendees elevated the overall experience. [04:28] Why Eric’s Mastermind events are all about the people. [05:45] Find out how you can join Eric’s next Leveling Up Founders Mastermind in LA. [05:54] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leveling Up Founders Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/16/20236 minutes, 30 seconds
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What We Learned From A Miami Founder's Mastermind #2400

In episode #2400, Neil and Eric discuss what they learned from a Miami Founder’s Mastermind. For his latest Leveling Up Founders event, Eric decided to take a risk and try out an entirely new format. But one thing remains consistent: ultimately his events are all about the people who attend. Because when you have high-caliber attendees from a diverse range of industries it creates an incredible opportunity for the sharing of ideas where everyone can walk away with new insights and experiences. Tune in to learn how Eric topped his previous (and highly successful) event in Beverly Hills, what Neil found so special as an attendee of the Leveling Up Founders Mastermind in Miami, and how you can get in on the next one in LA! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What We Learned From A Miami Founder's Mastermind. [00:40] Learn about Eric’s recent Leveling Up Founders event in Miami. [01:13] How Eric changed up the format for his latest event. [01:51] Neil’s experience as an attendee of Eric’s latest Mastermind. [02:31] How the diversity and knowledge of the attendees elevated the overall experience. [04:28] Why Eric’s Mastermind events are all about the people. [05:45] Find out how you can join Eric’s next Leveling Up Founders Mastermind in LA. [05:54] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leveling Up Founders Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/16/20238 minutes, 30 seconds
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Are Uber & Lyft Ads Actually Viable? #2399

In episode #2399, Neil and Eric talk about whether Uber and Lyft ads are actually viable. Uber’s new advertising model has seen huge growth, but is it honestly helping companies find new audiences? Find out which companies are getting the best results from their advertising dollars in their partnerships with Uber, Lyft, and others, as we break down just how viable these new advertising streams truly are! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Are Uber & Lyft Ads Actually Viable? [00:37] The high rates of growth Uber is seeing with its new advertising model. [01:24] Learn which businesses are getting the best results from Uber advertising. [03:03] The rates you can expect to pay with new advertising streams from companies like Lyft, Uber, and more. [04:07] Our recommendations on who should be using Uber and Lyft advertising for the best ROI. [04:12] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and check out marketingschool.io/newsletter for all the latest! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Uber Ads Lyft Media Walmart Ad Center Target Weekly Ad CVS Advertising Kroger Advertising DoorDash Advertising Marketing School Weekly  Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/15/20236 minutes, 57 seconds
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Are Uber & Lyft Ads Actually Viable?

In episode #2399, Neil and Eric talk about whether Uber and Lyft ads are actually viable. Uber’s new advertising model has seen huge growth, but is it honestly helping companies find new audiences? Find out which companies are getting the best results from their advertising dollars in their partnerships with Uber, Lyft, and others, as we break down just how viable these new advertising streams truly are!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Are Uber &amp; Lyft Ads Actually Viable? [00:37] The high rates of growth Uber is seeing with its new advertising model. [01:24] Learn which businesses are getting the best results from Uber advertising. [03:03] The rates you can expect to pay with new advertising streams from companies like Lyft, Uber, and more. [04:07] Our recommendations on who should be using Uber and Lyft advertising for the best ROI. [04:12] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and check out marketingschool.io/newsletter for all the latest! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Uber Ads Lyft Media Walmart Ad Center Target Weekly Ad CVS Advertising Kroger Advertising DoorDash Advertising Marketing School Weekly  Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agencyNP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agencyTwitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/15/20234 minutes, 57 seconds
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Why AI Is Overhyped For Marketers Right Now #2398

In episode #2398, Neil and Eric talk about why AI is overhyped for marketers right now. It’s undoubtedly the season of AI, and articles all over the internet are detailing how best to use these new technologies. But how are companies really investing in AI? And how does marketing fit into the mix? Tune in as we discuss what all the fuss is about, why its uses for marketing are overhyped in the short term, and how you should be using these tools instead!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why AI Is Overhyped For Marketers Right Now. [00:50] How businesses are prioritizing their AI investments. [01:53] Why current AI tools are overhyped for marketing? [02:15] How AI chat tools are limited by their input. [02:58] The long-term impacts of AI chat tools versus the short-term impacts. [04:23] Some of the ethical and legal issues that will arise from AI chat tools. [05:13] Why it’s still worth using these new tools and how to manage your expectations. [05:31] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: OpenAI Chat GPT The New Bing Stable Diffusion Online DALL·E 2 Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/14/20238 minutes, 7 seconds
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Why AI Is Overhyped For Marketers Right Now

In episode #2398, Neil and Eric talk about why AI is overhyped for marketers right now. It’s undoubtedly the season of AI, and articles all over the internet are detailing how best to use these new technologies. But how are companies really investing in AI? And how does marketing fit into the mix? Tune in as we discuss what all the fuss is about, why its uses for marketing are overhyped in the short term, and how you should be using these tools instead! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why AI Is Overhyped For Marketers Right Now. [00:50] How businesses are prioritizing their AI investments. [01:53] Why current AI tools are overhyped for marketing? [02:15] How AI chat tools are limited by their input. [02:58] The long-term impacts of AI chat tools versus the short-term impacts. [04:23] Some of the ethical and legal issues that will arise from AI chat tools. [05:13] Why it’s still worth using these new tools and how to manage your expectations. [05:31] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: OpenAI Chat GPT The New Bing Stable Diffusion Online DALL·E 2 Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/14/20236 minutes, 8 seconds
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How SVB's Downfall Was Caused By Marketing

This is a quick reaction video.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric's ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/13/20238 minutes, 37 seconds
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How SVB's Downfall Was Caused By Marketing #2397

This is a quick reaction video. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric's ad agency NP Digital << Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/202310 minutes, 37 seconds
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How to Create a Marketing Moat Around Your Business

In episode #2396, Neil and Eric talk about how to create a marketing moat around your business. Customers will always prefer buying from brands that they know and trust, but how do you go about building that affinity with your audience? We unpack what it means to create a marketing moat around your business, why it’s about more than just creating an amazing product and some of the best ways to build trust with your customers over time. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Create a Marketing Moat Around Your Business. [00:30] What it means to have a marketing moat around your business. [01:02] The role of marketing and media in establishing trust with your customers. [01:37] How to create excitement around your brand beyond producing a quality product or service. [02:39] Examples of how brands differentiate themselves in novel and interesting ways. [05:39] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and check us out on YouTube! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain &lt;&lt; Eric's ad agency NP Digital &lt;&lt; Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/12/20236 minutes, 17 seconds
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How to Create a Marketing Moat Around Your Business #2396

In episode #2396, Neil and Eric talk about how to create a marketing moat around your business. Customers will always prefer buying from brands that they know and trust, but how do you go about building that affinity with your audience? We unpack what it means to create a marketing moat around your business, why it’s about more than just creating an amazing product and some of the best ways to build trust with your customers over time.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Create a Marketing Moat Around Your Business. [00:30] What it means to have a marketing moat around your business. [01:02] The role of marketing and media in establishing trust with your customers. [01:37] How to create excitement around your brand beyond producing a quality product or service. [02:39] Examples of how brands differentiate themselves in novel and interesting ways. [05:39] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and check us out on YouTube! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain << Eric's ad agency NP Digital << Neil's ad agency Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/12/20238 minutes, 17 seconds
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Rapid Reaction: What the SVB Fallout Means For You & What We Predict Will Happen #2395

Neil & Eric do an emergency podcast on the Silicon Valley Bank situation and give their thoughts on what is likely to happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/11/20237 minutes, 34 seconds
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Rapid Reaction: What the SVB Fallout Means For You & What We Predict Will Happen

Neil &amp; Eric do an emergency podcast on the Silicon Valley Bank situation and give their thoughts on what is likely to happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/11/20235 minutes, 34 seconds
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How Viable Are Partnerships as a Growth Channel? #2394

In episode #2394, Neil and Eric explore the viability of partnerships as a growth channel. Partnerships can be a great way to broaden your network and gain traction, but it may be years before you start seeing a real return on your investment. Tune in to learn about the most effective ways to approach partnerships and how best to build your partnerships team! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Viable Are Partnerships as a Growth Channel? [00:37] The considerable amount of time and energy it takes to build a partnerships team. [01:16] Examples of how partnerships can work effectively. [02:51] How to approach partnerships, especially if you’re just starting out. [03:42] Creative ways for you to leverage your partnerships. [04:46] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and check out marketingschool.io/newsletter for all the latest. Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Marketing School on YouTube Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro. Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/11/20237 minutes, 27 seconds
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How Viable Are Partnerships as a Growth Channel?

In episode #2394, Neil and Eric explore the viability of partnerships as a growth channel. Partnerships can be a great way to broaden your network and gain traction, but it may be years before you start seeing a real return on your investment. Tune in to learn about the most effective ways to approach partnerships and how best to build your partnerships team!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Viable Are Partnerships as a Growth Channel? [00:37] The considerable amount of time and energy it takes to build a partnerships team. [01:16] Examples of how partnerships can work effectively. [02:51] How to approach partnerships, especially if you’re just starting out. [03:42] Creative ways for you to leverage your partnerships. [04:46] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and check out marketingschool.io/newsletter for all the latest. Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Marketing School on YouTube Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro. Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/11/20235 minutes, 28 seconds
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What to Do When You’re Feeling Content Burnout #2393

In episode #2393, Neil and Eric talk about what to do when you’re feeling content burnout. The grind of creating endless reams of content can quickly lead to burnout if you don’t have the proper systems in place. Find out what we’ve learned about how to create content sustainably and avoid burnout, from focusing on topics that you’re passionate about to delegating when you need to. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What to Do When You’re Feeling Content Burnout. [00:30] The importance of picking topics you’re passionate about. [01:07] How to make pivots on YouTube without losing your audience. [01:55] The value of taking breaks when you need them. [02:40] Ensuring you have the necessary systems, processes, and teams in place to support you. [04:48] Understanding your strengths and knowing when to delegate. [06:03] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and check out marketingschool.io/newsletter for all the latest. [06:15] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Vanessa Lau ChatGPT Jasper Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro. Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/10/20238 minutes, 45 seconds
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What to Do When You’re Feeling Content Burnout

In episode #2393, Neil and Eric talk about what to do when you’re feeling content burnout. The grind of creating endless reams of content can quickly lead to burnout if you don’t have the proper systems in place. Find out what we’ve learned about how to create content sustainably and avoid burnout, from focusing on topics that you’re passionate about to delegating when you need to.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What to Do When You’re Feeling Content Burnout. [00:30] The importance of picking topics you’re passionate about. [01:07] How to make pivots on YouTube without losing your audience. [01:55] The value of taking breaks when you need them. [02:40] Ensuring you have the necessary systems, processes, and teams in place to support you. [04:48] Understanding your strengths and knowing when to delegate. [06:03] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and check out marketingschool.io/newsletter for all the latest. [06:15] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Vanessa Lau ChatGPT Jasper Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro. Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/10/20236 minutes, 46 seconds
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How To Use Pillar Content to 10x Your Output in 2023 #2392

In episode #2392, Neil and Eric talk about how to use pillar content to 10x your output in 2023. We all have different strengths when it comes to content creation, be it writing, recording, or speaking. We break down how to make the most out of your pillar content by remixing it for a variety of platforms and reaching an exponentially larger network! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Use Pillar Content to 10x Your Output in 2023. [00:25] The definition of pillar content and how it shifts depending on your context. [01:13] How to identify and 10x your pillar content. [02:06] Using other channels to get the most out of your content. [04:27] How to leverage your various networks. [05:18] How Vanessa Lau repurposes her content, to great effect. [06:49] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and check out marketingschool.io/newsletter for all the latest. [07:01] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Vanessa Lau Vanessa Lau on Instagram Vanessa Lau on YouTube Vanessa Lau on TikTok Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro. Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/9/20239 minutes, 31 seconds
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How To Use Pillar Content to 10x Your Output in 2023

In episode #2392, Neil and Eric talk about how to use pillar content to 10x your output in 2023. We all have different strengths when it comes to content creation, be it writing, recording, or speaking. We break down how to make the most out of your pillar content by remixing it for a variety of platforms and reaching an exponentially larger network!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Use Pillar Content to 10x Your Output in 2023. [00:25] The definition of pillar content and how it shifts depending on your context. [01:13] How to identify and 10x your pillar content. [02:06] Using other channels to get the most out of your content. [04:27] How to leverage your various networks. [05:18] How Vanessa Lau repurposes her content, to great effect. [06:49] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and check out marketingschool.io/newsletter for all the latest. [07:01] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Vanessa Lau Vanessa Lau on Instagram Vanessa Lau on YouTube Vanessa Lau on TikTok Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro. Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/9/20237 minutes, 32 seconds
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How To Prevent Churn #2391

In episode #2391, Neil and Eric talk about how to prevent churn. Tuning in, you’ll hear us break down how to figure out what is causing your high churn rates, why you should only focus on the problems you can solve, and the steps to follow in order to fix them. To learn more about what could be causing your churn and methods for reducing it, don’t miss this episode! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Prevent Churn. [00:37] Using feedback to find out why you have churn. [01:20] How to find and fix the most common responses on your surveys. [04:34] The importance of reducing churn as quickly as possible. [05:09] Temporary solutions to implement if you’re struggling with high churn rates. [06:48] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and check out marketingschool.io/newsletter for all the latest. [07:00] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: PayPal Marketing School on YouTube Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/8/20239 minutes, 30 seconds
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How To Prevent Churn

In episode #2391, Neil and Eric talk about how to prevent churn. Tuning in, you’ll hear us break down how to figure out what is causing your high churn rates, why you should only focus on the problems you can solve, and the steps to follow in order to fix them. To learn more about what could be causing your churn and methods for reducing it, don’t miss this episode!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Prevent Churn. [00:37] Using feedback to find out why you have churn. [01:20] How to find and fix the most common responses on your surveys. [04:34] The importance of reducing churn as quickly as possible. [05:09] Temporary solutions to implement if you’re struggling with high churn rates. [06:48] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and check out marketingschool.io/newsletter for all the latest. [07:00] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: PayPal Marketing School on YouTube Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/8/20237 minutes, 30 seconds
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When Is It Acceptable To Have Churn? #2390

In episode #2390, Neil and Eric asked, “When is it acceptable to have churn?” It’s normal to lose a certain number of subscriptions at the beginning of the year, especially if you’re just starting out. But if your level of churn is affecting your monthly recurring revenue, you may want to consider finding ways to reduce it. Join us as we talk about when it’s okay to have churn, the times you’re more likely to experience it, and what you can do to bring down your churn rates. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: When is it acceptable to have churn? [00:23] An overview of what we mean by churn. [00:51] Why it’s acceptable to see high churn rates when you are starting out. [01:41] How to reduce churn, especially when you’re new. [02:04] The importance of collecting feedback when you have high churn. [02:37] How you can build a hugely successful company (like Canva) and still have high churn. [05:18] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and check out marketingschool.io/newsletter for all the latest. [05:28] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Canva Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/7/20237 minutes, 58 seconds
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When Is It Acceptable To Have Churn?

In episode #2390, Neil and Eric asked, “When is it acceptable to have churn?” It’s normal to lose a certain number of subscriptions at the beginning of the year, especially if you’re just starting out. But if your level of churn is affecting your monthly recurring revenue, you may want to consider finding ways to reduce it. Join us as we talk about when it’s okay to have churn, the times you’re more likely to experience it, and what you can do to bring down your churn rates.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: When is it acceptable to have churn? [00:23] An overview of what we mean by churn. [00:51] Why it’s acceptable to see high churn rates when you are starting out. [01:41] How to reduce churn, especially when you’re new. [02:04] The importance of collecting feedback when you have high churn. [02:37] How you can build a hugely successful company (like Canva) and still have high churn. [05:18] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and check out marketingschool.io/newsletter for all the latest. [05:28] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Canva Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/7/20235 minutes, 59 seconds
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5 AI Marketing Tools To Check Out for 2023 #2389

In episode #2389, Neil and Eric talk about five AI marketing tools to check out for 2023. The AI industry made significant advances in 2022, which has given rise to some pretty fascinating products. Tune in today to learn about some of the most useful AI tools we’ve come across that will help you generate content, maximize your time, reach more customers, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 5 AI Marketing Tools To Check out for 2023. [00:29] Magic Thumbnails and the visual content it will generate for you. [01:12] How Frase helps you create better content for testing and optimization. [01:50] Jasper as a competitor to ChatGPT and why it still has the best UX design. [02:17] How Seventh Sense will ensure that more customers open your emails. [03:45] Ways that Ad Creative can help you generate ads quickly. [04:16] Discover our bonus recommendations: SEO.ai and Optimove. [05:45] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and check out marketingschool.io/newsletter for all the latest. [06:00] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Magic Thumbnails Frase Jasper ChatGPT Seventh Sense HubSpot AdCreative.ai SEO.ai Optimove Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/6/20238 minutes, 30 seconds
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5 AI Marketing Tools To Check Out for 2023

In episode #2389, Neil and Eric talk about five AI marketing tools to check out for 2023. The AI industry made significant advances in 2022, which has given rise to some pretty fascinating products. Tune in today to learn about some of the most useful AI tools we’ve come across that will help you generate content, maximize your time, reach more customers, and more!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 5 AI Marketing Tools To Check out for 2023. [00:29] Magic Thumbnails and the visual content it will generate for you. [01:12] How Frase helps you create better content for testing and optimization. [01:50] Jasper as a competitor to ChatGPT and why it still has the best UX design. [02:17] How Seventh Sense will ensure that more customers open your emails. [03:45] Ways that Ad Creative can help you generate ads quickly. [04:16] Discover our bonus recommendations: SEO.ai and Optimove. [05:45] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and check out marketingschool.io/newsletter for all the latest. [06:00] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Magic Thumbnails Frase Jasper ChatGPT Seventh Sense HubSpot AdCreative.ai SEO.ai Optimove Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/6/20236 minutes, 31 seconds
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Why We Use the Color Orange On Our Website

In episode #2388, Neil and Eric talk about why they chose the color orange for their website. There are a surprising number of things to consider when choosing a color for your website. Regardless of which color you choose, it’s important that you follow a few simple rules and use the testing tools available to you! Tune in to learn why we decided to use the color orange for our website and discover some of the best ways to use AB and conversion tests to your advantage.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why We Use the Color Orange On Our Website. [00:57] How we used various tests to measure the efficacy of the color orange. [02:42] The research Eric did for the rebranding of Single Grain. [03:17] Why do your call-to-action buttons need to stand out? [05:44] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and check out marketingschool.io/newsletter for all the latest. [05:54] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/5/20236 minutes, 25 seconds
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Why We Use the Color Orange On Our Website #2388

In episode #2388, Neil and Eric talk about why they chose the color orange for their website. There are a surprising number of things to consider when choosing a color for your website. Regardless of which color you choose, it’s important that you follow a few simple rules and use the testing tools available to you! Tune in to learn why we decided to use the color orange for our website and discover some of the best ways to use AB and conversion tests to your advantage. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why We Use the Color Orange On Our Website. [00:57] How we used various tests to measure the efficacy of the color orange. [02:42] The research Eric did for the rebranding of Single Grain. [03:17] Why do your call-to-action buttons need to stand out? [05:44] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and check out marketingschool.io/newsletter for all the latest. [05:54] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/5/20238 minutes, 24 seconds
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What We Think About 'Dark Social'

In episode #2387, Neil and Eric share what they think about ‘Dark Social’. Even if you haven’t heard of the term ‘dark social’, you’re still probably familiar with its effects. Dark social refers to the social sharing of content that takes place beyond the reach of web analytics programs. And with the growing robustness of privacy laws, tracking is bound to become increasingly difficult. Tune in as we talk about the dark social trend, what it means for marketing, and how to adapt your methods!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What We Think About 'Dark Social'. [00:38] The definition of dark social. [01:04] How dark social makes tracking more challenging on social media. [01:23] Why dark social is only going to become more pervasive. [02:51] How to adapt to dark social and stricter privacy laws. [05:05] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and check out marketingschool.io/newsletter for all the latest. [05:24] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/4/20235 minutes, 49 seconds
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What We Think About 'Dark Social' #2387

In episode #2387, Neil and Eric share what they think about ‘Dark Social’. Even if you haven’t heard of the term ‘dark social’, you’re still probably familiar with its effects. Dark social refers to the social sharing of content that takes place beyond the reach of web analytics programs. And with the growing robustness of privacy laws, tracking is bound to become increasingly difficult. Tune in as we talk about the dark social trend, what it means for marketing, and how to adapt your methods! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What We Think About 'Dark Social'. [00:38] The definition of dark social. [01:04] How dark social makes tracking more challenging on social media. [01:23] Why dark social is only going to become more pervasive. [02:51] How to adapt to dark social and stricter privacy laws. [05:05] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and check out marketingschool.io/newsletter for all the latest. [05:24] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/4/20237 minutes, 48 seconds
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The Easiest Ways to Hire the Best Marketers in 2023 #2386

In episode #2386, we are discussing the easiest ways to hire the best marketers in 2023. One of the best (and only) shortcuts to marketing well is to hire well and you will hear all about how to do this. If someone who works for one or more of your competitors has been promoted multiple times, the chances are they are a good marketer. We tell you how you can approach them, what the typical response rate is, how you can hire more great marketers from their network, and how to make use of your own to hire well. Join us to find out how to grow your business by hiring the best marketers now!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Easiest Ways to Hire the Best Marketers in 2023. [00:39] Why someone who has been promoted multiple times at your competitors is a good choice to hire as a marketer and how to get them to want to work for you. [02:55] The response rate we see for the above tactic and why it is worth it. [03:49] How you can get referrals from the new people you hire and double up on good marketers. [04:23] Finding marketers through your own referral network and what forums can help you. [05:26] That’s it for today! [05:38] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro YPO Entrepreneur’s Organization Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/3/20238 minutes, 7 seconds
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The Easiest Ways to Hire the Best Marketers in 2023

In episode #2386, we are discussing the easiest ways to hire the best marketers in 2023. One of the best (and only) shortcuts to marketing well is to hire well and you will hear all about how to do this. If someone who works for one or more of your competitors has been promoted multiple times, the chances are they are a good marketer. We tell you how you can approach them, what the typical response rate is, how you can hire more great marketers from their network, and how to make use of your own to hire well. Join us to find out how to grow your business by hiring the best marketers now! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Easiest Ways to Hire the Best Marketers in 2023. [00:39] Why someone who has been promoted multiple times at your competitors is a good choice to hire as a marketer and how to get them to want to work for you. [02:55] The response rate we see for the above tactic and why it is worth it. [03:49] How you can get referrals from the new people you hire and double up on good marketers. [04:23] Finding marketers through your own referral network and what forums can help you. [05:26] That’s it for today! [05:38] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro YPO Entrepreneur’s Organization Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/3/20236 minutes, 8 seconds
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Where to Learn Marketing in 2023 #2385

In episode #2385, we are telling you where you can learn about marketing in 2023! We share some informative newsletters you can read to make you a better marketer, give you some amazing resources that will help you experiment with your websites, talk about what YouTube channels will help you be most informed, and discuss why working at agencies teaches you so much. We even delve into how having your website torched can be both a painful and educational process before reminding you that shortcuts don’t work! To hear all about how you can learn marketing in 2023 and be reminded to learn from your mistakes, tune in now! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Where to Learn Marketing in 2023. [00:39] A reminder to read the Stacked Marketer Newsletter, Demand Curve Newsletter, and the Wall Street Journal. [01:04] Why you need to implement, practice, and experiment in order to learn marketing and what resources can help you. [02:56] Why you should focus on watching YouTube videos about marketing. [03:19] How working at an agency helps you learn a lot about marketing. [05:52] Why getting your website torched, while terrible, can teach you a lot about marketing. [06:39] A reminder shortcuts don’t work! [07:27] That’s it for today! [03:24] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Stacked Marketer Newsletter Demand Curve Newsletter The Wall Street Journal Wordpress Bluehost Dreamhost WP Engine Chat GPT All-in-one SEO Yoast SEO Marketing School on YouTube Neil Patel YouTube Leveling up YouTube Matt Diggity on YouTube HRS on YouTube Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/2/202310 minutes, 8 seconds
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Where to Learn Marketing in 2023

In episode #2385, we are telling you where you can learn about marketing in 2023! We share some informative newsletters you can read to make you a better marketer, give you some amazing resources that will help you experiment with your websites, talk about what YouTube channels will help you be most informed, and discuss why working at agencies teaches you so much. We even delve into how having your website torched can be both a painful and educational process before reminding you that shortcuts don’t work! To hear all about how you can learn marketing in 2023 and be reminded to learn from your mistakes, tune in now!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Where to Learn Marketing in 2023. [00:39] A reminder to read the Stacked Marketer Newsletter, Demand Curve Newsletter, and the Wall Street Journal. [01:04] Why you need to implement, practice, and experiment in order to learn marketing and what resources can help you. [02:56] Why you should focus on watching YouTube videos about marketing. [03:19] How working at an agency helps you learn a lot about marketing. [05:52] Why getting your website torched, while terrible, can teach you a lot about marketing. [06:39] A reminder shortcuts don’t work! [07:27] That’s it for today! [03:24] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Stacked Marketer Newsletter Demand Curve Newsletter The Wall Street Journal Wordpress Bluehost Dreamhost WP Engine Chat GPT All-in-one SEO Yoast SEO Marketing School on YouTube Neil Patel YouTube Leveling up YouTube Matt Diggity on YouTube HRS on YouTube Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/2/20238 minutes, 8 seconds
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What Twitter’s Recent Decisions Can Teach You About Marketing

In episode #2384, we show you what you can learn from Twitter’s recent marketing decisions. Twitter has made two major decisions to solve the mistakes Elon made and solidify its long-term success. We discuss why there is a focus on ethics in business and how that has played into Twitter’s decisions, the importance of being aware of platform risk, and why incentives are a good thing in marketing. Join us as we discuss what you can learn from the actions Twitter has taken and why we think Elon Musk is an incredible marketer. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What Twitter’s Recent Decisions Can Teach You About Marketing. [00:42] The two major decisions Twitter has made recently: banning third-party apps and matching ad spend of over $250 000. [02:05] Why we need to be aware of ethics, finances, and culture in today’s day and age. [02:59] What Twitter is doing to make people happy and ensure its longevity and success. [04:03] Why we can’t be angry about Twitter’s decision to ban third-party apps: platform risk. [05:01] The importance of incentives and why Elon is one of the greatest marketers out there. [06:08] That’s it for today! [06:21] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Mastodon Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/1/20236 minutes, 52 seconds
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What Twitter’s Recent Decisions Can Teach You About Marketing #2384

In episode #2384, we show you what you can learn from Twitter’s recent marketing decisions. Twitter has made two major decisions to solve the mistakes Elon made and solidify its long-term success. We discuss why there is a focus on ethics in business and how that has played into Twitter’s decisions, the importance of being aware of platform risk, and why incentives are a good thing in marketing. Join us as we discuss what you can learn from the actions Twitter has taken and why we think Elon Musk is an incredible marketer.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What Twitter’s Recent Decisions Can Teach You About Marketing. [00:42] The two major decisions Twitter has made recently: banning third-party apps and matching ad spend of over $250 000. [02:05] Why we need to be aware of ethics, finances, and culture in today’s day and age. [02:59] What Twitter is doing to make people happy and ensure its longevity and success. [04:03] Why we can’t be angry about Twitter’s decision to ban third-party apps: platform risk. [05:01] The importance of incentives and why Elon is one of the greatest marketers out there. [06:08] That’s it for today! [06:21] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Mastodon Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/1/20238 minutes, 51 seconds
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Why Companies Are More Focused on Hiring CMOs with Performance-Marketing Backgrounds #2383

In episode #2383, we delve into why companies are more focused on hiring CMOs with performance-marketing backgrounds. We are in the digital age and therefore, most of our marketing happens online. We talk about a survey we conducted on how marketers are handling the allocation of 2023 budgets, why companies want their ads to be profitable, and why having a balance between brand and performance is imperative. Press play to hear us discuss why performance-marketing experience is in demand among CMOs and why everything in marketing can and should be measured!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why Companies Are More Focused on Hiring CMOs with Performance-Marketing Backgrounds. [00:49] How the digital age has contributed to companies wanting performance-marketing experience in their CMOs. [01:39] The results of the survey we did on how marketers are allocating their 2023 budgets. [03:19] Why companies want their advertisements to be measured and profitable when they can. [04:10] The importance of having a balance in the understanding of brand and performance. [05:36] Why do you need to keep in mind that everything can be measured when handling marketing? [05:59] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to stay updated with our weekly newsletter at https://www.marketingschool.io/newsletter! [06:13] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Stay up to date with our newsletter: https://www.marketingschool.io/newsletter Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/28/20238 minutes, 43 seconds
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Why Companies Are More Focused on Hiring CMOs with Performance-Marketing Backgrounds

In episode #2383, we delve into why companies are more focused on hiring CMOs with performance-marketing backgrounds. We are in the digital age and therefore, most of our marketing happens online. We talk about a survey we conducted on how marketers are handling the allocation of 2023 budgets, why companies want their ads to be profitable, and why having a balance between brand and performance is imperative. Press play to hear us discuss why performance-marketing experience is in demand among CMOs and why everything in marketing can and should be measured! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why Companies Are More Focused on Hiring CMOs with Performance-Marketing Backgrounds. [00:49] How the digital age has contributed to companies wanting performance-marketing experience in their CMOs. [01:39] The results of the survey we did on how marketers are allocating their 2023 budgets. [03:19] Why companies want their advertisements to be measured and profitable when they can. [04:10] The importance of having a balance in the understanding of brand and performance. [05:36] Why do you need to keep in mind that everything can be measured when handling marketing? [05:59] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to stay updated with our weekly newsletter at https://www.marketingschool.io/newsletter! [06:13] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Stay up to date with our newsletter: https://www.marketingschool.io/newsletter Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/28/20236 minutes, 43 seconds
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Twitter Ad Spend Went Down 46% - Is Twitter Dead?

In episode #2382, we discuss whether we think Twitter is going to die or not based on the Ad spending decreasing by 46%. We delve into the reasons such a large percentage of advertisers have chosen to pause their advertising on Twitter, how we think Elon Musk will handle the situation, why we believe it will ultimately pull through, and why Musk’s takeover actually increases the chances of Twitter surviving. Join us as we look into our opinions of the future of Twitter!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Twitter Ad Spend Went Down 46% - Is Twitter Dead? [00:38] The number of advertisers who have paused spending on Twitter and why. [01:06] Why we think Twitter will survive and the role we think Elon Musk will play.  [02:40] Why do we believe the chances of Twitter dying are lower now with Musk’s takeover? [04:09] What the boycott of Facebook tells us about the future of Twitter. [04:39] That’s it for today! [04:56] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/27/20235 minutes, 26 seconds
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Twitter Ad Spend Went Down 46% - Is Twitter Dead? #2382

In episode #2382, we discuss whether we think Twitter is going to die or not based on the Ad spending decreasing by 46%. We delve into the reasons such a large percentage of advertisers have chosen to pause their advertising on Twitter, how we think Elon Musk will handle the situation, why we believe it will ultimately pull through, and why Musk’s takeover actually increases the chances of Twitter surviving. Join us as we look into our opinions of the future of Twitter! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Twitter Ad Spend Went Down 46% - Is Twitter Dead? [00:38] The number of advertisers who have paused spending on Twitter and why. [01:06] Why we think Twitter will survive and the role we think Elon Musk will play.  [02:40] Why do we believe the chances of Twitter dying are lower now with Musk’s takeover? [04:09] What the boycott of Facebook tells us about the future of Twitter. [04:39] That’s it for today! [04:56] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/27/20237 minutes, 26 seconds
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Why Contractors Are Actually 4x More Loyal Than Full-Time Employees #2381

In episode #2381, we discuss why we think that contractors are actually four times more loyal than full-time employees. There are various pros and cons when it comes to hiring a contractor over a “full-timer” and vice versa. More often than not, it depends not only on your budget but what you’re looking for, and how the person you hire will ultimately fit the needs of your organization. Join us as we engage in the age-old contract position versus full-time employee debate and share our belief that hiring a contractor is often the best choice! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why Contractors Are Actually 4x More Loyal Than Full-Time Employees. [00:33] Pros and cons of contractors versus full-timers, from Eric’s perspective. [01:11] Neil shares his experience of working with contractors in the US and internationally. [01:55] An example of a super loyal contracted designer that both Neil and Eric work with. [02:31] Unpacking the cost differences between hiring a contractor versus an employee. [03:02] Talent retention and some of the reasons that employees leave. [03:58] Why there’s nothing inherently wrong with “churn” or employee turnover. [04:24] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [04:31] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/26/20237 minutes, 2 seconds
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Why Contractors Are Actually 4x More Loyal Than Full-Time Employees

In episode #2381, we discuss why we think that contractors are actually four times more loyal than full-time employees. There are various pros and cons when it comes to hiring a contractor over a “full-timer” and vice versa. More often than not, it depends not only on your budget but what you’re looking for, and how the person you hire will ultimately fit the needs of your organization. Join us as we engage in the age-old contract position versus full-time employee debate and share our belief that hiring a contractor is often the best choice!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why Contractors Are Actually 4x More Loyal Than Full-Time Employees. [00:33] Pros and cons of contractors versus full-timers, from Eric’s perspective. [01:11] Neil shares his experience of working with contractors in the US and internationally. [01:55] An example of a super loyal contracted designer that both Neil and Eric work with. [02:31] Unpacking the cost differences between hiring a contractor versus an employee. [03:02] Talent retention and some of the reasons that employees leave. [03:58] Why there’s nothing inherently wrong with “churn” or employee turnover. [04:24] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [04:31] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/26/20235 minutes, 3 seconds
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Why Creativity Isn't As Effective Remotely

In episode #2380, Eric and Neil share their take on why creativity isn’t as effective remotely. By its nature, remote work means fewer collaborations, spontaneous interactions, and open communication between teammates across any organization. With virtual work changing how (and where) we do our jobs, we believe that it is becoming essential to create new strategies and habits in order to keep the creative sparks flying! Tune in today to hear our thoughts on what this will look like.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why Creativity Isn't As Effective Remotely. [00:30] Why Disney is encouraging employees to come back into the office four days a week. [00:56] Neil’s experience of “getting stuff done” in a remote environment. [01:45] How returning to the office will facilitate collaboration. [03:09] Hybrid work models that Neil and Eric are considering. [04:07] The relationships you build in person that you can’t necessarily build over Zoom. [04:53] Why do we believe that Bob Iger is onto something? [05:57] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [06:04] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/25/20236 minutes, 36 seconds
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Why Creativity Isn't As Effective Remotely #2380

In episode #2380, Eric and Neil share their take on why creativity isn’t as effective remotely. By its nature, remote work means fewer collaborations, spontaneous interactions, and open communication between teammates across any organization. With virtual work changing how (and where) we do our jobs, we believe that it is becoming essential to create new strategies and habits in order to keep the creative sparks flying! Tune in today to hear our thoughts on what this will look like. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why Creativity Isn't As Effective Remotely. [00:30] Why Disney is encouraging employees to come back into the office four days a week. [00:56] Neil’s experience of “getting stuff done” in a remote environment. [01:45] How returning to the office will facilitate collaboration. [03:09] Hybrid work models that Neil and Eric are considering. [04:07] The relationships you build in person that you can’t necessarily build over Zoom. [04:53] Why do we believe that Bob Iger is onto something? [05:57] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [06:04] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/25/20238 minutes, 35 seconds
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7 Habits Of Highly Effective SEOs #2379

In episode #2379, we take a look at the seven habits of highly effective SEOs. Is it better to create new content or upgrade pages that already have high conversions? Does higher traffic always translate into higher revenue? How can you use data, collaboration, and trends to drive views? Today, we answer all these questions and more when it comes to improving your site’s ranking, boosting engagement, and making quality content that adheres to Google's EEAT guidelines (and everything in between)! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 7 Habits Of Highly Effective SEOs. [00:26] Upgrading your content versus creating new content. [01:09] The importance of prioritizing data and analytics. [02:42] Why SEO also means collaboration. [03:30] The critical role of creativity: if you can’t say something new, don’t waste your time! [05:13] Examples that illustrate how to adhere to Google's EEAT guidelines. [05:55] Why talking to your customers is key. [07:10] Tips for leveraging trends to help you build links. [08:02] Why we don’t recommend going all-in on AI tools! [08:49] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [08:55] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Screaming Frog Ahrefs Ubersuggest ChatGPT Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/24/202311 minutes, 26 seconds
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7 Habits Of Highly Effective SEOs

In episode #2379, we take a look at the seven habits of highly effective SEOs. Is it better to create new content or upgrade pages that already have high conversions? Does higher traffic always translate into higher revenue? How can you use data, collaboration, and trends to drive views? Today, we answer all these questions and more when it comes to improving your site’s ranking, boosting engagement, and making quality content that adheres to Google's EEAT guidelines (and everything in between)!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 7 Habits Of Highly Effective SEOs. [00:26] Upgrading your content versus creating new content. [01:09] The importance of prioritizing data and analytics. [02:42] Why SEO also means collaboration. [03:30] The critical role of creativity: if you can’t say something new, don’t waste your time! [05:13] Examples that illustrate how to adhere to Google's EEAT guidelines. [05:55] Why talking to your customers is key. [07:10] Tips for leveraging trends to help you build links. [08:02] Why we don’t recommend going all-in on AI tools! [08:49] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [08:55] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Screaming Frog Ahrefs Ubersuggest ChatGPT Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/24/20239 minutes, 27 seconds
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YouTube Scaling Secrets for 2023

In episode #2378, Eric and Neil share some YouTube scaling secrets for 2023. There are a few things that we have learned over the years when it comes to scaling your YouTube channel. Tune in today to find out how to navigate the algorithm when it comes to YouTube Shorts versus longer videos, what tools to use to test your headlines and thumbnails, and some of the ways you can leverage content that performs well, as well as how to make the best videos possible (without restricting your creativity)!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: YouTube Scaling Secrets for 2023. [00:35] Shorts versus long-form content. [01:41] What you can learn from Mr. Beast about scaling long term. [03:05] What we mean when we say: where there’s gold, keep digging! [04:00] Lessons Eric learned about really leveraging the content that performs well. [05:38] Why there is no set formula for success (and amazing content is key). [07:25] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [07:33] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Lex Fridman Interview with Mr. Beast TubeBuddy Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/23/20238 minutes, 4 seconds
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YouTube Scaling Secrets for 2023 #2378

In episode #2378, Eric and Neil share some YouTube scaling secrets for 2023. There are a few things that we have learned over the years when it comes to scaling your YouTube channel. Tune in today to find out how to navigate the algorithm when it comes to YouTube Shorts versus longer videos, what tools to use to test your headlines and thumbnails, and some of the ways you can leverage content that performs well, as well as how to make the best videos possible (without restricting your creativity)! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: YouTube Scaling Secrets for 2023. [00:35] Shorts versus long-form content. [01:41] What you can learn from Mr. Beast about scaling long term. [03:05] What we mean when we say: where there’s gold, keep digging! [04:00] Lessons Eric learned about really leveraging the content that performs well. [05:38] Why there is no set formula for success (and amazing content is key). [07:25] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [07:33] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Lex Fridman Interview with Mr. Beast TubeBuddy Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/23/202310 minutes, 4 seconds
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How to Create Hooks Consistently like Mr. Beast #2377

In episode #2377, we talk about how to create hooks consistently. A good hook is the only “best practice” that actually matters when it comes to creating compelling content. Mr. Beast is a great example of this. With 129 million subscribers, he is one of the most-followed YouTubers of all time, and it’s well-known that there is a strict formula to his success. Today, we take a look at how Mr. Beast hooks his audience, how you can draw inspiration from his content without copying it, tools you can use to help you level up your titles, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Create Hooks Consistently like Mr. Beast. [00:50] Why does Mr. Beast scrape videos if they aren’t “good enough.” [01:40] How to benefit from reading content that has done really well on social. [02:43] Tips for learning and drawing inspiration from others without plagiarizing. [03:23] Why do you have to constantly come up with new ideas? [03:42] Tools you can use to find the most viral tweets, LinkedIn posts, and more. [04:15] Why your audience has already lost interest if you’re not creating amazing hooks? [04:45] How you can test your hooks on drunk people in a bar. [05:18] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [05:30] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Lex Fridman Interview with Mr. Beast BuzzSumo UberSuggest Tribescaler Shield App Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/20238 minutes, 2 seconds
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How to Create Hooks Consistently like Mr. Beast

In episode #2377, we talk about how to create hooks consistently. A good hook is the only “best practice” that actually matters when it comes to creating compelling content. Mr. Beast is a great example of this. With 129 million subscribers, he is one of the most-followed YouTubers of all time, and it’s well-known that there is a strict formula to his success. Today, we take a look at how Mr. Beast hooks his audience, how you can draw inspiration from his content without copying it, tools you can use to help you level up your titles, and more!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Create Hooks Consistently like Mr. Beast. [00:50] Why does Mr. Beast scrape videos if they aren’t “good enough.” [01:40] How to benefit from reading content that has done really well on social. [02:43] Tips for learning and drawing inspiration from others without plagiarizing. [03:23] Why do you have to constantly come up with new ideas? [03:42] Tools you can use to find the most viral tweets, LinkedIn posts, and more. [04:15] Why your audience has already lost interest if you’re not creating amazing hooks? [04:45] How you can test your hooks on drunk people in a bar. [05:18] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [05:30] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Lex Fridman Interview with Mr. Beast BuzzSumo UberSuggest Tribescaler Shield App Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/22/20236 minutes, 2 seconds
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How to 2x Your SEO Traffic in 2023 #2376

In episode #2376, Neil and Eric discuss how to double your SEO traffic in 2023. When most people think about increasing their SEO traffic, they think about hacks that sound a little something like this: “Top 10 quickest ways to optimize your clickthrough rates!” We’re here to tell you to forget about the hacks. Today, we’re sharing real, actionable strategies to help you double your traffic, from upgrading old content to making use of AI tools, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to 2x Your SEO Traffic in 2023. [00:28] The difference between SEO “hacks” and actionable strategies to double your traffic. [01:23] Why it’s important to update old content and focus on new content. [02:05] Tools you can use to help you rank higher and get more traffic. [03:30] How much manpower Hubspot dedicates to updating content? [04:03] The time Neil and Eric invest in updating versus creating new content. [04:30] Using AnswerThePublic and Keyword Cupid for better keyword insights. [05:12] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [05:49] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Ubersuggest Ahrefs Adept.ai AnswerThePublic Keyword Cupid Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/20238 minutes, 18 seconds
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How to 2x Your SEO Traffic in 2023

In episode #2376, Neil and Eric discuss how to double your SEO traffic in 2023. When most people think about increasing their SEO traffic, they think about hacks that sound a little something like this: “Top 10 quickest ways to optimize your clickthrough rates!” We’re here to tell you to forget about the hacks. Today, we’re sharing real, actionable strategies to help you double your traffic, from upgrading old content to making use of AI tools, and more!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to 2x Your SEO Traffic in 2023. [00:28] The difference between SEO “hacks” and actionable strategies to double your traffic. [01:23] Why it’s important to update old content and focus on new content. [02:05] Tools you can use to help you rank higher and get more traffic. [03:30] How much manpower Hubspot dedicates to updating content? [04:03] The time Neil and Eric invest in updating versus creating new content. [04:30] Using AnswerThePublic and Keyword Cupid for better keyword insights. [05:12] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [05:49] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Ubersuggest Ahrefs Adept.ai AnswerThePublic Keyword Cupid Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/21/20236 minutes, 19 seconds
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Our Thoughts On Bankrate Using AI Writers For Their Content #2375

In episode #2375, we share our thoughts on Bankrate using artificial intelligence (AI) writers for their content. AI is an increasingly hot topic, especially since the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT bot in late 2022. With more and more brands using AI-generated content, they have been able to streamline content development and reduce costs, but is it even worth using tools like these when AI-generated content goes against Google’s EEAT guidelines? Tune in to hear our perspective on AI-generated content, some of the pros and cons of using AI content-writing tools, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Our Thoughts on Bankrate Using AI Writers for Their Content. [00:30] Some context on today’s topic and why people aren’t happy about it. [01:34] How AI-generated content goes against Google’s EEAT guidelines. [02:21] Examples of other websites pushing AI-generated content. [02:47] Why AI-generated content doesn’t perform as well as manually written content. [03:55] Why content written primarily for search engines rather than humans is an issue. [05:01] Using AI to assist you with writing content, not doing the majority of the work! [06:10] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [06:25] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: AI-generated content performance blog post Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/20/20238 minutes, 56 seconds
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Our Thoughts On Bankrate Using AI Writers For Their Content

In episode #2375, we share our thoughts on Bankrate using artificial intelligence (AI) writers for their content. AI is an increasingly hot topic, especially since the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT bot in late 2022. With more and more brands using AI-generated content, they have been able to streamline content development and reduce costs, but is it even worth using tools like these when AI-generated content goes against Google’s EEAT guidelines? Tune in to hear our perspective on AI-generated content, some of the pros and cons of using AI content-writing tools, and more!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Our Thoughts on Bankrate Using AI Writers for Their Content. [00:30] Some context on today’s topic and why people aren’t happy about it. [01:34] How AI-generated content goes against Google’s EEAT guidelines. [02:21] Examples of other websites pushing AI-generated content. [02:47] Why AI-generated content doesn’t perform as well as manually written content. [03:55] Why content written primarily for search engines rather than humans is an issue. [05:01] Using AI to assist you with writing content, not doing the majority of the work! [06:10] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [06:25] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: AI-generated content performance blog post Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/20/20236 minutes, 57 seconds
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How to Get 90% Open Rates #2374

In episode #2374, we share how to get 90% open rates on your messages! Getting your subscribers and audience to engage with your marketing messages is a huge part of successful work in our field. Tune in today to hear about how you can boost your numbers and the surprising communication avenues we think are worth checking out right now. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: How to Get 90% Open Rates. [00:30] The power of a good subject line! [01:35] Realistic numbers for different types of messages and subscriber lists. [02:36] Finding new channels to stimulate higher open rates. [04:19] Remember to prune your list! [06:41] That is it for today! [06:53] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io for more resources! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Ogilvie  Attentive  Andrew Chen   ConvertKit  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/19/20239 minutes, 23 seconds
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How to Get 90% Open Rates

In episode #2374, we share how to get 90% open rates on your messages! Getting your subscribers and audience to engage with your marketing messages is a huge part of successful work in our field. Tune in today to hear about how you can boost your numbers and the surprising communication avenues we think are worth checking out right now.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: How to Get 90% Open Rates. [00:30] The power of a good subject line! [01:35] Realistic numbers for different types of messages and subscriber lists. [02:36] Finding new channels to stimulate higher open rates. [04:19] Remember to prune your list! [06:41] That is it for today! [06:53] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io for more resources! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Ogilvie  Attentive  Andrew Chen   ConvertKit  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/19/20237 minutes, 23 seconds
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Why We Wish We Never Went to College #2373

In episode #2373, we share why we wish we never went to college! This might be a controversial episode, but we are just sharing our own experiences and reflections. Tune in to hear some reasons why we feel we could have used our time and energy more wisely in the past! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: Why We Wish We Never Went to College. [00:25] Our personal college experiences and thoughts going in. [02:12] Neil's reflections on not learning anything important during his time at college. [04:01] Eric's habits during college and doing the bare minimum. [04:55] The benefits of learning by doing! [05:28] Shifts in the education landscape and predictions for the future. [05:51] Industries that do not require you to go through tertiary education. [06:57] The courses that Eric is currently involved in teaching.  [07:51] That’s it for today! [08:01] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io for more resources! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro  Synthesis Elon Musk  USC  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/18/202310 minutes, 31 seconds
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Why We Wish We Never Went to College

In episode #2373, we share why we wish we never went to college! This might be a controversial episode, but we are just sharing our own experiences and reflections. Tune in to hear some reasons why we feel we could have used our time and energy more wisely in the past!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: Why We Wish We Never Went to College. [00:25] Our personal college experiences and thoughts going in. [02:12] Neil's reflections on not learning anything important during his time at college. [04:01] Eric's habits during college and doing the bare minimum. [04:55] The benefits of learning by doing! [05:28] Shifts in the education landscape and predictions for the future. [05:51] Industries that do not require you to go through tertiary education. [06:57] The courses that Eric is currently involved in teaching.  [07:51] That’s it for today! [08:01] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io for more resources! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro  Synthesis Elon Musk  USC  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/18/20238 minutes, 31 seconds
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How to Get SEO Buy-In In Larger Organizations #2372

In episode #2372, we talk about how to get SEO buy-in in larger organizations. As digital marketers, we know the value of SEO, but that does not mean that all your leaders and employers do! Tune in to hear about how best to manage your role and communicate about the necessary work you do, especially in companies that might undervalue your job. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: How to Get SEO Buy-In In Larger Organizations. [00:30] Eric's experiences being undervalued as an SEO. [01:50] Looking to your competition and showing what is being done currently. [03:04] Keeping the ROI in mind and demonstrating this to your leaders. [04:52] Making the most of a small or non-existent SEO budget.  [06:07] Consistent and constant education; the communication of problems and solutions [06:52] That’s it for today! [07:03] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io for more resources! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro  Loom  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/17/20239 minutes, 32 seconds
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How to Get SEO Buy-In In Larger Organizations

In episode #2372, we talk about how to get SEO buy-in in larger organizations. As digital marketers, we know the value of SEO, but that does not mean that all your leaders and employers do! Tune in to hear about how best to manage your role and communicate about the necessary work you do, especially in companies that might undervalue your job.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: How to Get SEO Buy-In In Larger Organizations. [00:30] Eric's experiences being undervalued as an SEO. [01:50] Looking to your competition and showing what is being done currently. [03:04] Keeping the ROI in mind and demonstrating this to your leaders. [04:52] Making the most of a small or non-existent SEO budget.  [06:07] Consistent and constant education; the communication of problems and solutions [06:52] That’s it for today! [07:03] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io for more resources! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro  Loom  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/17/20237 minutes, 33 seconds
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The Best Way to Engineer Word of Mouth Marketing

In episode #2371, we talk about the best way to engineer word-of-mouth marketing. We all know the usefulness of free, word-of-mouth marketing, but how can you engineer it for your offer? In this episode, we explore a few examples and ideas that might get the cogs turning for you. Tune in to hear about viral content, freemium models, and more!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:22] Today’s topic: The Best Way to Engineer Word of Mouth Marketing. [00:30] What is word-of-mouth marketing and why is it important? [01:32] Standing out and becoming indispensable. [02:26] Weighing the usefulness of referral programs. [03:15] Basing your offer on price, and creating a free version. [05:39] Using viral content as a means to build hype and promote your offers. [08:01] That’s it! [08:06] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io for more resources! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Seth Godin Purple Cow Linchpin  Harmon Brothers Ubersuggest  Dharmesh Shah HubSpot  $100M Offers Alex Hormozi Coffeezilla   Logan Paul  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/16/20238 minutes, 42 seconds
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The Best Way to Engineer Word of Mouth Marketing #2371

In episode #2371, we talk about the best way to engineer word-of-mouth marketing. We all know the usefulness of free, word-of-mouth marketing, but how can you engineer it for your offer? In this episode, we explore a few examples and ideas that might get the cogs turning for you. Tune in to hear about viral content, freemium models, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:22] Today’s topic: The Best Way to Engineer Word of Mouth Marketing. [00:30] What is word-of-mouth marketing and why is it important? [01:32] Standing out and becoming indispensable. [02:26] Weighing the usefulness of referral programs. [03:15] Basing your offer on price, and creating a free version. [05:39] Using viral content as a means to build hype and promote your offers. [08:01] That’s it! [08:06] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io for more resources! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Seth Godin Purple Cow Linchpin  Harmon Brothers Ubersuggest  Dharmesh Shah HubSpot  $100M Offers Alex Hormozi Coffeezilla   Logan Paul  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/16/202310 minutes, 41 seconds
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Personal & Professional Habits That Will Make You A High Performing Marketer

In episode #2370, we share personal and professional habits that will make you a high-performing marketer. From networking and team building to daily habits and staying organized, these pointers are bound to give you the edge over many others out there, so tune in to hear our suggestions!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: Personal &amp; Professional Habits That Will Make You A High-Performing Marketer. [00:51] The power of a healthy reading habit and experimentation. [02:31] Getting the right information and developing your filter. [03:51] Why organization and specialization go hand-in-hand with high performance. [05:08] Looking at examples of great marketing and understanding the components. [06:34] Building the best team and network. [07:42] Healthy daily rituals; meditations, exercise, and diet. [08:42] That’s it for this episode! [09:11] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io for more resources! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Marketing Examples Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/15/20239 minutes, 41 seconds
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Personal & Professional Habits That Will Make You A High Performing Marketer #2370

In episode #2370, we share personal and professional habits that will make you a high-performing marketer. From networking and team building to daily habits and staying organized, these pointers are bound to give you the edge over many others out there, so tune in to hear our suggestions! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: Personal & Professional Habits That Will Make You A High-Performing Marketer. [00:51] The power of a healthy reading habit and experimentation. [02:31] Getting the right information and developing your filter. [03:51] Why organization and specialization go hand-in-hand with high performance. [05:08] Looking at examples of great marketing and understanding the components. [06:34] Building the best team and network. [07:42] Healthy daily rituals; meditations, exercise, and diet. [08:42] That’s it for this episode! [09:11] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io for more resources! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Marketing Examples Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/15/202311 minutes, 40 seconds
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Meta and Google No Longer Have Majority of the Advertising Market Share #2369

In episode #2369, we talk about the fact that Meta and Google no longer have the majority of the advertising market share! This is a big deal in some respects but also has not impacted these giants' revenue substantially so far. Tune in to hear about what could happen in the near future and a few more thoughts on the pros and cons of monopolies. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Meta and Google No Longer Have Majority of the Advertising Market Share. [00:29] High-level statistics relating to Google and Meta. [00:51] Why the decrease in market share is not reflective of their revenue? [01:23] The predicted growth of digital advertising. [02:21] New options for advertising across the digital landscape. [04:05] Avoiding complacency and the benefits of competition. [04:31] That’s it for today! [04:38] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io for more resources! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro ChatGPT Peter Thiel Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/20237 minutes, 8 seconds
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Meta and Google No Longer Have Majority of the Advertising Market Share

In episode #2369, we talk about the fact that Meta and Google no longer have the majority of the advertising market share! This is a big deal in some respects but also has not impacted these giants' revenue substantially so far. Tune in to hear about what could happen in the near future and a few more thoughts on the pros and cons of monopolies.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Meta and Google No Longer Have Majority of the Advertising Market Share. [00:29] High-level statistics relating to Google and Meta. [00:51] Why the decrease in market share is not reflective of their revenue? [01:23] The predicted growth of digital advertising. [02:21] New options for advertising across the digital landscape. [04:05] Avoiding complacency and the benefits of competition. [04:31] That’s it for today! [04:38] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io for more resources! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro ChatGPT Peter Thiel Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/14/20235 minutes, 8 seconds
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Bing Is Adding ChatGPT - Is Google Doomed?

In episode #2368, we ask what the effects of Bing adding ChatGPT will be on Google's survival. With the huge advent of ChatGPT and the shaking up of the search engine landscape, the ripples of Microsoft's actions are still to be seen. With that being said, we still believe Google holds a lot of power, tune in to hear our thoughts on what might happen! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: Bing Is Adding ChatGPT - Is Google Doomed? [00:30] The recent reports about Microsoft, Bing, and OpenAI. [01:00] Estimates of index sizes and user numbers for Google and Bing. [02:41] The power of good data for improving AI responses. [03:26] Predictions for what the future of AI chatbots might look like. [04:38] Why being the first market does not always spell a victory. [05:32] What Google's monopoly has enabled them to do.  [05:56] The tendency for the biggest tech companies to downplay their monopoly of the market. [06:40] That’s it for today! [06:43] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io for more resources! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro The Information OpenAI ChatGPT Peter Thiel Zero to One  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/13/20237 minutes, 15 seconds
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Bing Is Adding ChatGPT - Is Google Doomed? #2368

In episode #2368, we ask what the effects of Bing adding ChatGPT will be on Google's survival. With the huge advent of ChatGPT and the shaking up of the search engine landscape, the ripples of Microsoft's actions are still to be seen. With that being said, we still believe Google holds a lot of power, tune in to hear our thoughts on what might happen!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: Bing Is Adding ChatGPT - Is Google Doomed? [00:30] The recent reports about Microsoft, Bing, and OpenAI. [01:00] Estimates of index sizes and user numbers for Google and Bing. [02:41] The power of good data for improving AI responses. [03:26] Predictions for what the future of AI chatbots might look like. [04:38] Why being the first market does not always spell a victory. [05:32] What Google's monopoly has enabled them to do.  [05:56] The tendency for the biggest tech companies to downplay their monopoly of the market. [06:40] That’s it for today! [06:43] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io for more resources! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro The Information OpenAI ChatGPT Peter Thiel Zero to One  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/13/20239 minutes, 15 seconds
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What's The ROI of Speaking at Events?

In episode #2367, we discuss the ROI of speaking at events. Earned speaking engagements are huge lead generators and can help you grow your social media following, boost your blog traffic, and even enhance your Google ranking. Tuning in, you’ll also find out how speaking at the right events and meeting the right people can help you create long-term partnerships, why we don’t believe you should charge to speak at an event, the short-form video content opportunities that come from speaking, and more!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What's The ROI of Speaking at Events? [00:48] How speaking engagements have generated ROI for Neil over the years. [01:32] The benefits of going to the right events and meeting with the right people. [02:28] Why charging for speaking engagements is a mistake. [03:21] Viewing speaking engagements as a way to build your personal brand. [03:28] The “serendipitous touch points” that come from speaking at events. [03:45] How speaking increases your client's lifetime value and builds new relationships. [04:45] The short-form video content you gain from speaking events. [05:23] Advice for speaking at an event: make sure you’re selling! [06:17] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [06:22] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/12/20236 minutes, 54 seconds
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What's The ROI of Speaking at Events? #2367

In episode #2367, we discuss the ROI of speaking at events. Earned speaking engagements are huge lead generators and can help you grow your social media following, boost your blog traffic, and even enhance your Google ranking. Tuning in, you’ll also find out how speaking at the right events and meeting the right people can help you create long-term partnerships, why we don’t believe you should charge to speak at an event, the short-form video content opportunities that come from speaking, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What's The ROI of Speaking at Events? [00:48] How speaking engagements have generated ROI for Neil over the years. [01:32] The benefits of going to the right events and meeting with the right people. [02:28] Why charging for speaking engagements is a mistake. [03:21] Viewing speaking engagements as a way to build your personal brand. [03:28] The “serendipitous touch points” that come from speaking at events. [03:45] How speaking increases your client's lifetime value and builds new relationships. [04:45] The short-form video content you gain from speaking events. [05:23] Advice for speaking at an event: make sure you’re selling! [06:17] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [06:22] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/12/20238 minutes, 53 seconds
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Google's New Experience Algorithm

In episode #2366, we talk about Google’s latest experience algorithm update. If you’ve heard of the Google E-A-T algorithm before, you know that it stands for expertise, authority, and trust. Now, Google is upgrading the concept of E-A-T with an additional ‘E’ for the experience. Tune in to find out what this means, why good content and quality links are still the most important factors, and how you can showcase your experience to create better content!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Google's New Experience Algorithm. [00:25] A look at Google’s E-A-T algorithm and the addition of an extra E for the experience. [01:02] How showcasing your experience can make your content better! [02:27] Two most important factors: good content and high-quality links. [03:15] Why you should not obsess over small things like ranking and content ratio. [04:47] Insight into the metrics that Google uses to improve its algorithms. [05:50] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [05:55] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/11/20236 minutes, 32 seconds
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Google's New Experience Algorithm #2366

In episode #2366, we talk about Google’s latest experience algorithm update. If you’ve heard of the Google E-A-T algorithm before, you know that it stands for expertise, authority, and trust. Now, Google is upgrading the concept of E-A-T with an additional ‘E’ for the experience. Tune in to find out what this means, why good content and quality links are still the most important factors, and how you can showcase your experience to create better content! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Google's New Experience Algorithm. [00:25] A look at Google’s E-A-T algorithm and the addition of an extra E for the experience. [01:02] How showcasing your experience can make your content better! [02:27] Two most important factors: good content and high-quality links. [03:15] Why you should not obsess over small things like ranking and content ratio. [04:47] Insight into the metrics that Google uses to improve its algorithms. [05:50] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [05:55] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/11/20238 minutes, 31 seconds
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Lessons Learned From 7 Years of Podcasting

In episode #2365, Eric and Neil discuss lessons learned from seven years of podcasting. Listen in as we reflect on our very first episode in 2016, the mistakes we have made along the way, and our advice to help you expand your reach, grow your audience, and monetize your podcast, plus so much more!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Lessons Learned From 7 Years of Podcasting. [00:25] Looking back on the first episode of this podcast, recorded in Vegas in 2016. [01:36] The value of doing podcast trades early on. [03:00] How short-form video content can expand your reach. [03:50] Why we caution against podcast topics that are too niche. [04:05] Why it’s easier to get more listens on episodes with guests. [05:02] How you can monetize your podcast audience. [05:21] Short sales cycles versus the high lifetime value of podcast clients. [06:42] What we’ve learned about the length of our podcast episodes.  [07:46] Why ratings and reviews are so valuable! [08:59] The value of consistency, fostering a sense of community, and more. [10:04] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [10:09] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leveling Up Mastermind Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/10/202310 minutes, 41 seconds
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Lessons Learned From 7 Years of Podcasting #2365

In episode #2365, Eric and Neil discuss lessons learned from seven years of podcasting. Listen in as we reflect on our very first episode in 2016, the mistakes we have made along the way, and our advice to help you expand your reach, grow your audience, and monetize your podcast, plus so much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Lessons Learned From 7 Years of Podcasting. [00:25] Looking back on the first episode of this podcast, recorded in Vegas in 2016. [01:36] The value of doing podcast trades early on. [03:00] How short-form video content can expand your reach. [03:50] Why we caution against podcast topics that are too niche. [04:05] Why it’s easier to get more listens on episodes with guests. [05:02] How you can monetize your podcast audience. [05:21] Short sales cycles versus the high lifetime value of podcast clients. [06:42] What we’ve learned about the length of our podcast episodes.  [07:46] Why ratings and reviews are so valuable! [08:59] The value of consistency, fostering a sense of community, and more. [10:04] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [10:09] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leveling Up Mastermind Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/10/202312 minutes, 40 seconds
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Marketing Through the Recession: Lessons Learned and Best Practices

In episode #2364, we are talking about marketing through the recession, lessons learned, and best practices. This was one of our ChatGPT prompts (which you can learn more about in episode #2362), and as you’ll see from the content of today’s episode, ‘Investing Through the Recession’ might have been a better title! Tune in for the biggest lessons we learned as we navigated our businesses through the pandemic, tips for boosting your IRR (internal rate of return), and so much more!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Marketing Through the Recession: Lessons Learned and Best Practices. [00:40] Lessons learned about making your business recession-proof. [01:48] What it means to have “dry powder” to pour into your business when times are tough. [02:55] How to double down on your business by selling off what you don’t need. [03:14] Tips for improving your internal rate of return. [03:55] Our experience of diversifying our investments with real estate. [05:34] How to be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful. [06:15] Why we believe you should sit and wait for opportunities (if you can afford to do so).  [06:35] Diversifying your marketing, doubling down on what works, and watching your costs. [07:22] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [07:32] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/9/20238 minutes, 3 seconds
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Marketing Through the Recession: Lessons Learned and Best Practices #2364

In episode #2364, we are talking about marketing through the recession, lessons learned, and best practices. This was one of our ChatGPT prompts (which you can learn more about in episode #2362), and as you’ll see from the content of today’s episode, ‘Investing Through the Recession’ might have been a better title! Tune in for the biggest lessons we learned as we navigated our businesses through the pandemic, tips for boosting your IRR (internal rate of return), and so much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Marketing Through the Recession: Lessons Learned and Best Practices. [00:40] Lessons learned about making your business recession-proof. [01:48] What it means to have “dry powder” to pour into your business when times are tough. [02:55] How to double down on your business by selling off what you don’t need. [03:14] Tips for improving your internal rate of return. [03:55] Our experience of diversifying our investments with real estate. [05:34] How to be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful. [06:15] Why we believe you should sit and wait for opportunities (if you can afford to do so).  [06:35] Diversifying your marketing, doubling down on what works, and watching your costs. [07:22] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [07:32] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/9/202310 minutes, 3 seconds
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How Immutable Plans To Build a $1T Business

In this special episode of Marketing School, we are very happy to welcome Robbie Ferguson, the Co-Founder of the blockchain gaming company Immutable. Robbie joins us to talk about the company, his vision for the world of digital assets, and how he and his team are going about building a market-leading company. Robbie sheds some light on his history with gaming, his favorite thinkers and books, and where he sees the evolution of the blockchain heading. We also touch on the company culture at Immutable, the focus on making good hires, and a little about their current marketing strategy. So if you want to hear about all of this and much more, be sure to join us!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Immutable Plans To Build a $1T Business. [00:48] The quickest and simplest description of Immutable and what they do. [02:18] Robbie talks about his gaming background and favorite games growing up.  [06:59] Thoughts on the current size and potential growth of the gaming industry. [09:04] Marketing and partnerships at Immutable. [11:50] Immutable's recruiting strategy and what they offer developers. [14:45] The growth trajectory at the company and the priority on high-quality games.  [18:34] Scaling from the leader's perspective; Robbie talks about the importance of hiring. [20:43] Previous businesses that Robbie and his brother have run. [23:03] Robbie talks about the future of Web3 and the elements that Robbie is most excited about. [25:34] Immutable's stance on mergers and acquisitions.  [26:30] The efficacy of sponsorships within a strong marketing strategy. [27:38] Robbie's main sources of learning, favorite books, and his podcast and reading habits. [28:33] Thoughts on healthier practices for running a business. [29:45] The recruiting process that Robbie has used to grow an amazing team. [31:02] How to find Robbie and Immutable online. [31:20] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io for more resources! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Immutable Robbie Ferguson on Twitter GameStop RuneScape Scaling Up The Hard Thing About Hard Things  Tim Ferriss Radical Candor The Great CEO Within Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. "The NFT World is getting more competitive every day, and you don't want to get left behind! Learn how to grow your NFT project: www.youtube.com/c/LevelingUpOfficial"Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/8/202331 minutes, 49 seconds
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How Immutable Plans To Build a $1T Business

In this special episode of Marketing School, we are very happy to welcome Robbie Ferguson, the Co-Founder of the blockchain gaming company Immutable. Robbie joins us to talk about the company, his vision for the world of digital assets, and how he and his team are going about building a market-leading company. Robbie sheds some light on his history with gaming, his favorite thinkers and books, and where he sees the evolution of the blockchain heading. We also touch on the company culture at Immutable, the focus on making good hires, and a little about their current marketing strategy. So if you want to hear about all of this and much more, be sure to join us! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Immutable Plans To Build a $1T Business. [00:48] The quickest and simplest description of Immutable and what they do. [02:18] Robbie talks about his gaming background and favorite games growing up.  [06:59] Thoughts on the current size and potential growth of the gaming industry. [09:04] Marketing and partnerships at Immutable. [11:50] Immutable's recruiting strategy and what they offer developers. [14:45] The growth trajectory at the company and the priority on high-quality games.  [18:34] Scaling from the leader's perspective; Robbie talks about the importance of hiring. [20:43] Previous businesses that Robbie and his brother have run. [23:03] Robbie talks about the future of Web3 and the elements that Robbie is most excited about. [25:34] Immutable's stance on mergers and acquisitions.  [26:30] The efficacy of sponsorships within a strong marketing strategy. [27:38] Robbie's main sources of learning, favorite books, and his podcast and reading habits. [28:33] Thoughts on healthier practices for running a business. [29:45] The recruiting process that Robbie has used to grow an amazing team. [31:02] How to find Robbie and Immutable online. [31:20] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io for more resources! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Immutable Robbie Ferguson on Twitter GameStop RuneScape Scaling Up The Hard Thing About Hard Things  Tim Ferriss Radical Candor The Great CEO Within Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. "The NFT World is getting more competitive every day, and you don't want to get left behind! Learn how to grow your NFT project: www.youtube.com/c/LevelingUpOfficial" Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/202333 minutes, 49 seconds
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What to Look For in a CMO

In episode #2363, we talk about what to look for in a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). If you’ve ever found yourself on an executive hiring committee, you’ll know that finding the right CMO takes a lot of work. While experience and education are obviously important, there are a number of other factors that come into play too. Tune in to find out why you should hire someone who “fills in the gaps” rather than someone who does what you already do better, the importance of really getting to grips with your desired outcomes, and so much more!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What to Look For in a CMO. [00:24] What a CMO is and why you might need one. [01:00] Why Neil looks for “gaps" when hiring a VP of marketing or a CMO. [03:29] Why it’s redundant to hire a CMO that does what you already do well. [03:49] The importance of understanding the outcomes you want. [04:58] How you can benefit from sending a potential CMO a written prompt. [06:07] An example that illustrates what can go wrong when you don’t hire the right CMO! [09:08] Why we believe it’s helpful to pay a prospective CMO to do a test project.  [09:32] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [09:35] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/7/202310 minutes, 7 seconds
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What to Look For in a CMO #2363

In episode #2363, we talk about what to look for in a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). If you’ve ever found yourself on an executive hiring committee, you’ll know that finding the right CMO takes a lot of work. While experience and education are obviously important, there are a number of other factors that come into play too. Tune in to find out why you should hire someone who “fills in the gaps” rather than someone who does what you already do better, the importance of really getting to grips with your desired outcomes, and so much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What to Look For in a CMO. [00:24] What a CMO is and why you might need one. [01:00] Why Neil looks for “gaps" when hiring a VP of marketing or a CMO. [03:29] Why it’s redundant to hire a CMO that does what you already do well. [03:49] The importance of understanding the outcomes you want. [04:58] How you can benefit from sending a potential CMO a written prompt. [06:07] An example that illustrates what can go wrong when you don’t hire the right CMO! [09:08] Why we believe it’s helpful to pay a prospective CMO to do a test project.  [09:32] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [09:35] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/7/202312 minutes, 7 seconds
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What We Learned From Using ChatGPT to Create Podcast Titles

In episode #2362, we discuss what we learned from using ChatGPT to create podcast titles. ChatGPT is a chatbot that was launched by OpenAI in November 2022 and, for our last few episodes, we have used it to shorten the time it takes for us to come up with podcast titles. Join us as we share some context on this and other AI tools, outline some pros and cons of using them, and explore how you can leverage these tools and maintain your content standards!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What We Learned From Using ChatGPT to Create Podcast Titles. [00:43] Why the quality of the ChatGPT-generated titles doesn’t quite meet our standards? [01:54] ChatGPT is the “last mile” when it comes to generating ideas or topics. [02:25] Some examples of the “lazy” headlines we got from ChatGPT. [02:59] The value of experience (which AI tools cannot offer). [03:54] How to leverage AI tools for hooks and generate clicks. [04:40] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [04:45] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: ChatGPT Tribescaler Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/6/20235 minutes, 18 seconds
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What We Learned From Using ChatGPT to Create Podcast Titles #2362

In episode #2362, we discuss what we learned from using ChatGPT to create podcast titles. ChatGPT is a chatbot that was launched by OpenAI in November 2022 and, for our last few episodes, we have used it to shorten the time it takes for us to come up with podcast titles. Join us as we share some context on this and other AI tools, outline some pros and cons of using them, and explore how you can leverage these tools and maintain your content standards! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What We Learned From Using ChatGPT to Create Podcast Titles. [00:43] Why the quality of the ChatGPT-generated titles doesn’t quite meet our standards? [01:54] ChatGPT is the “last mile” when it comes to generating ideas or topics. [02:25] Some examples of the “lazy” headlines we got from ChatGPT. [02:59] The value of experience (which AI tools cannot offer). [03:54] How to leverage AI tools for hooks and generate clicks. [04:40] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [04:45] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: ChatGPT Tribescaler Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/6/20237 minutes, 17 seconds
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Should You Hire A Coach? Real Talk.

In episode #2361, Neil and Eric take a candid look at whether you should hire a coach. The online world is filled with tons of content that can provide you with the information you need to elevate your business for free. Conversely, coaches charge high-dollar amounts for the information you very likely already know. In our conversation, Neil shares his skepticism of coaches before Eric provides examples of coaches who provide exceptional value and why. To discover whether hiring a coach is the right step for you, be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Should You Hire A Coach? Real Talk. [00:25] Neil and Eric's conflicting opinions on whether you should hire a coach. [01:29] Why Neil often feels skepticism over the claims that coaches make. [03:18] What Eric has learned from coaches he’s worked with in the past. [03:56] How to identify when coaches are providing you with value and when they aren’t. [05:35] Understanding what information is available online for free, and when you can benefit from the expertise of a coach or therapist. [06:23] Why a good coach knows how to ask the right questions. [06:54] How creators like Alex Hormozi are taking a community-based approach to coach by providing immense value for free.  [08:31] That’s it for today! Let us know what you think of the last few episodes when you review this podcast! [08:48] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Reboot Jerry Colonna on LinkedIn Acquisition.com Alex Hormozi on LinkedIn Leila Hormozi on LinkedIn Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/5/20239 minutes, 19 seconds
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Should You Hire A Coach? Real Talk. #2361

In episode #2361, Neil and Eric take a candid look at whether you should hire a coach. The online world is filled with tons of content that can provide you with the information you need to elevate your business for free. Conversely, coaches charge high-dollar amounts for the information you very likely already know. In our conversation, Neil shares his skepticism of coaches before Eric provides examples of coaches who provide exceptional value and why. To discover whether hiring a coach is the right step for you, be sure to tune in today!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Should You Hire A Coach? Real Talk. [00:25] Neil and Eric's conflicting opinions on whether you should hire a coach. [01:29] Why Neil often feels skepticism over the claims that coaches make. [03:18] What Eric has learned from coaches he’s worked with in the past. [03:56] How to identify when coaches are providing you with value and when they aren’t. [05:35] Understanding what information is available online for free, and when you can benefit from the expertise of a coach or therapist. [06:23] Why a good coach knows how to ask the right questions. [06:54] How creators like Alex Hormozi are taking a community-based approach to coach by providing immense value for free.  [08:31] That’s it for today! Let us know what you think of the last few episodes when you review this podcast! [08:48] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Reboot Jerry Colonna on LinkedIn Acquisition.com Alex Hormozi on LinkedIn Leila Hormozi on LinkedIn Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/5/202311 minutes, 18 seconds
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How to Launch Products Like Apple. #2360

In episode #2360, Neil and Eric share their thoughts on how to launch products the way Apple does. Apple has mastered the art of creating hype around its launches, but it would never be able to sustain that anticipation if it wasn’t for the high quality of its products. Tune in to learn how they use value to ensure customer retention, their best tactics for generating hype, and how you can apply these lessons to your business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Launch Products Like Apple. [00:23] Apple’s skillful use of storytelling. [01:02] The high quality of Apple products and the anticipation around their launches. [01:59] How Apple uses media outlets to generate hype for their launches. [02:46] Why Apple’s beauty and simplicity are key to its appeal. [04:12] How Apple uses retention marketing to great success. [04:40] Five things that Apple does to elevate its product launches. [07:03] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast. [07:09] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Apple Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/4/20239 minutes, 39 seconds
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How to Launch Products Like Apple.

In episode #2360, Neil and Eric share their thoughts on how to launch products the way Apple does. Apple has mastered the art of creating hype around its launches, but it would never be able to sustain that anticipation if it wasn’t for the high quality of its products. Tune in to learn how they use value to ensure customer retention, their best tactics for generating hype, and how you can apply these lessons to your business!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Launch Products Like Apple. [00:23] Apple’s skillful use of storytelling. [01:02] The high quality of Apple products and the anticipation around their launches. [01:59] How Apple uses media outlets to generate hype for their launches. [02:46] Why Apple’s beauty and simplicity are key to its appeal. [04:12] How Apple uses retention marketing to great success. [04:40] Five things that Apple does to elevate its product launches. [07:03] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast. [07:09] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Apple Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/4/20237 minutes, 40 seconds
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The Power of Storytelling in Marketing: Tips and Techniques. #2359

In episode #2359, Neil and Eric share their insights on how to utilize the power of storytelling in marketing. Telling a good story is one of the best ways to capture people’s attention. Tune in as we discuss the requirements of a good story, the importance of being relatable, and the most important lessons we’ve learned from top storytelling professionals! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Power of Storytelling in Marketing: Tips and Techniques. [00:28] Why good storytelling is essential for successful marketing. [01:31] How effective storytelling utilizes conflict and suspense. [02:03] Why relatability is so important in storytelling. [03:22] An overview of the Dan Harmon Story Circle. [04:47] How The Lion King masterfully conveys the hero’s journey. [06:55] Identifying the most important moments when telling a story. [07:53] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast. [08:02] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Dan Harmon Story Circle Storyworthy Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/3/202310 minutes, 32 seconds
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The Power of Storytelling in Marketing: Tips and Techniques.

In episode #2359, Neil and Eric share their insights on how to utilize the power of storytelling in marketing. Telling a good story is one of the best ways to capture people’s attention. Tune in as we discuss the requirements of a good story, the importance of being relatable, and the most important lessons we’ve learned from top storytelling professionals!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Power of Storytelling in Marketing: Tips and Techniques. [00:28] Why good storytelling is essential for successful marketing. [01:31] How effective storytelling utilizes conflict and suspense. [02:03] Why relatability is so important in storytelling. [03:22] An overview of the Dan Harmon Story Circle. [04:47] How The Lion King masterfully conveys the hero’s journey. [06:55] Identifying the most important moments when telling a story. [07:53] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast. [08:02] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Dan Harmon Story Circle Storyworthy Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/3/20238 minutes, 32 seconds
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Marketing Jobs That Will Be Replaced By AI

In episode #2358, Neil and Eric explore which marketing jobs will be replaced by AI in 2023. We’ve seen a lot of advancements in AI over the past year, but what will its real-world impact be on marketing jobs? We take a closer look at some of the most useful tools out there, how best to use them, and why the majority of AI tools still need human facilitation, oversight, and editing (for the most part). TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Marketing Jobs That Will Be Replaced By AI. [00:30] How AI will decrease job opportunities in some sectors and increase them in others. [01:12] Why you will still need people to work on the creative elements of advertising. [01:40] The role of AI in content creation and ideation, and why you still need to edit it thoroughly. [03:10] Why AI still needs human-generated content for its data. [04:46] How AI will impact live chat and sales. [06:29] Why multimedia content will become easier to create and the impact this will have. [07:29] That’s it for today! Go to https://www.levelingup.com/founders to join Neil and Eric in Miami from 12-14 February! [07:37] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Google Meta Chat GPT Jasper Nextiva Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/2/20238 minutes, 8 seconds
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Marketing Jobs That Will Be Replaced By AI #2358

In episode #2358, Neil and Eric explore which marketing jobs will be replaced by AI in 2023. We’ve seen a lot of advancements in AI over the past year, but what will its real-world impact be on marketing jobs? We take a closer look at some of the most useful tools out there, how best to use them, and why the majority of AI tools still need human facilitation, oversight, and editing (for the most part).  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Marketing Jobs That Will Be Replaced By AI. [00:30] How AI will decrease job opportunities in some sectors and increase them in others. [01:12] Why you will still need people to work on the creative elements of advertising. [01:40] The role of AI in content creation and ideation, and why you still need to edit it thoroughly. [03:10] Why AI still needs human-generated content for its data. [04:46] How AI will impact live chat and sales. [06:29] Why multimedia content will become easier to create and the impact this will have. [07:29] That’s it for today! Go to https://www.levelingup.com/founders to join Neil and Eric in Miami from 12-14 February! [07:37] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Google Meta Chat GPT Jasper Nextiva Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/2/202310 minutes, 7 seconds
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How To Fix Your Marketing Funnel #2357

In episode #2357, Neil and Eric break down how to fix your marketing funnel. There are plenty of useful tools that can help you identify where your marketing funnel needs to be improved. The trick is knowing how to improve them. In our conversation, we examine some of the best tools for collecting both quantitative and qualitative information, and how to use customer feedback to take your marketing funnel to the next level. To get started on fixing your funnel, be sure to tune in for this episode! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Fix Your Marketing Funnel. [00:42] An overview of marketing funnels and how they work. [01:22] What Google Analytics can teach you about where your funnel needs to be improved. [02:43] How marketing funnels work on platforms like YouTube. [03:08] Examples of how to conduct AB tests on YouTube. [04:49] Why getting feedback from your customers is essential for improving your marketing funnel. [06:50] That’s it for today! Go to https://www.levelingup.com/founders to join Neil and Eric in Miami from the 12th to the 14th of February! [07:15] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Google Analytics TubeBuddy Typeform b2b message testing platform Obviously Awesome: How to Nail Product Positioning so Customers Get It, Buy It, Love It Crazy Egg Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/1/20239 minutes, 44 seconds
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How To Fix Your Marketing Funnel

In episode #2357, Neil and Eric break down how to fix your marketing funnel. There are plenty of useful tools that can help you identify where your marketing funnel needs to be improved. The trick is knowing how to improve them. In our conversation, we examine some of the best tools for collecting both quantitative and qualitative information, and how to use customer feedback to take your marketing funnel to the next level. To get started on fixing your funnel, be sure to tune in for this episode!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Fix Your Marketing Funnel. [00:42] An overview of marketing funnels and how they work. [01:22] What Google Analytics can teach you about where your funnel needs to be improved. [02:43] How marketing funnels work on platforms like YouTube. [03:08] Examples of how to conduct AB tests on YouTube. [04:49] Why getting feedback from your customers is essential for improving your marketing funnel. [06:50] That’s it for today! Go to https://www.levelingup.com/founders to join Neil and Eric in Miami from the 12th to the 14th of February! [07:15] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Google Analytics TubeBuddy Typeform b2b message testing platform Obviously Awesome: How to Nail Product Positioning so Customers Get It, Buy It, Love It Crazy Egg Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/1/20237 minutes, 45 seconds
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The Importance of Customer Experience in Modern Marketing #2356

In episode #2356, Neil and Eric discuss the importance of customer experience in modern marketing. As a business, it can be easy to focus almost exclusively on growth. Unfortunately, this often results in other areas, like customer experience, being neglected. Tune in as we unpack how to strike the balance between acquisition and retention, and how marketing can be used to optimize customer experience! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Importance of Customer Experience in Modern Marketing. [00:28] An overview of the elements that influence customer experience. [00:52] Why you can’t have growth without ensuring customer retention. [01:59] The importance of optimizing according to your customer’s needs. [03:08] How experimentation can help you level up your customer experience. [04:58] Why the aim of your experiments should be to delight your customers. [05:11] How to get qualitative feedback from your users. [06:16] Examples of how we are using feedback to improve our products. [06:36] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast. [06:58] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/31/20239 minutes, 23 seconds
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The Importance of Customer Experience in Modern Marketing

In episode #2356, Neil and Eric discuss the importance of customer experience in modern marketing. As a business, it can be easy to focus almost exclusively on growth. Unfortunately, this often results in other areas, like customer experience, being neglected. Tune in as we unpack how to strike the balance between acquisition and retention, and how marketing can be used to optimize customer experience!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Importance of Customer Experience in Modern Marketing. [00:28] An overview of the elements that influence customer experience. [00:52] Why you can’t have growth without ensuring customer retention. [01:59] The importance of optimizing according to your customer’s needs. [03:08] How experimentation can help you level up your customer experience. [04:58] Why the aim of your experiments should be to delight your customers. [05:11] How to get qualitative feedback from your users. [06:16] Examples of how we are using feedback to improve our products. [06:36] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast. [06:58] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/31/20237 minutes, 23 seconds
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2023 Marketing Predictions

In episode #2355, Neil and Eric talk about their 2023 marketing predictions. From short-form videos to AI assistance to the hiring market and lots more, tune in today to hear what you can expect from the marketing world in the coming year! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 2023 Marketing Predictions. [00:44] Why we expect to see more M&amp;A activity in 2023 and how this relates to marketing. [01:27] Our thoughts on how short-form videos are going to fare in 2023. [02:21] How we think 2023 is looking in terms of AI assistance. [03:24] How we expect people to approach content in 2023. [03:49] Our thoughts on how the hiring market is going to change this year. [04:25] Predictions about podcasts in 2023. [05:06] Why do we believe more companies are going to take control of their marketing in 2023?  [03:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [03:24] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Check out ChatGPT and JasperAI for AI assistance.  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/30/20236 minutes, 57 seconds
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2023 Marketing Predictions #2355

In episode #2355, Neil and Eric talk about their 2023 marketing predictions. From short-form videos to AI assistance to the hiring market and lots more, tune in today to hear what you can expect from the marketing world in the coming year!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 2023 Marketing Predictions. [00:44] Why we expect to see more M&A activity in 2023 and how this relates to marketing. [01:27] Our thoughts on how short-form videos are going to fare in 2023. [02:21] How we think 2023 is looking in terms of AI assistance. [03:24] How we expect people to approach content in 2023. [03:49] Our thoughts on how the hiring market is going to change this year. [04:25] Predictions about podcasts in 2023. [05:06] Why do we believe more companies are going to take control of their marketing in 2023?  [03:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [03:24] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Check out ChatGPT and JasperAI for AI assistance.  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/30/20238 minutes, 57 seconds
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Maximizing Your Sales with Chatbots and Artificial Intelligence

In episode #2354, Neil and Eric discuss maximizing your sales with chatbots and artificial intelligence. OpenAI (the founders of ChatGPT), are changing the face of artificial intelligence; tune in today to hear how you can use their developments to your advantage! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Maximizing Your Sales with Chatbots and Artificial Intelligence. [00:33] The power of chatbots. [01:15] Some of the main issues relating to chatbots. [01:35] How OpenAI is changing the artificial intelligence space.  [02:23] The benefits of using a chatbot. [03:35] Predictions for the future of chatbots. [03:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [03:24] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Learn more about OpenAI here: https://openai.com/  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/29/20235 minutes, 18 seconds
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Maximizing Your Sales with Chatbots and Artificial Intelligence #2354

In episode #2354, Neil and Eric discuss maximizing your sales with chatbots and artificial intelligence. OpenAI (the founders of ChatGPT), are changing the face of artificial intelligence; tune in today to hear how you can use their developments to your advantage!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Maximizing Your Sales with Chatbots and Artificial Intelligence. [00:33] The power of chatbots. [01:15] Some of the main issues relating to chatbots. [01:35] How OpenAI is changing the artificial intelligence space.  [02:23] The benefits of using a chatbot. [03:35] Predictions for the future of chatbots. [03:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [03:24] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Learn more about OpenAI here: https://openai.com/  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/29/20237 minutes, 17 seconds
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5 Practical Ways To Use ChatGPT For Marketing

In episode #2353, Neil and Eric talk about 5 practical ways to use ChatGPT for marketing. From writing social media posts to acting as a live chat assistant, ChatGPT is a cut above any other available chat models because of its high level of adaptability. Tune in today to hear how ChatGPT can benefit your business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 5 Practical Ways To Use ChatGPT For Marketing. [00:35] An example of how we use ChatGPT. [01:03] How ChatGPT can act as a live chat assistant.  [01:13] What makes the ChatGPT technology more advanced than other chat models?  [01:55] How ChatGPT can help you with your social media posts.  [02:31] Benefits of using ChatGPT for thank you notes and comment replies.  [03:36] How ChatGPT can help you with script writing.  [03:54] How much OpenAI is spending daily to run ChatGPT? [03:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [03:24] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Check out ChatGPT here: https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/  If you want to come hang out with Neil and Eric at their event in February, visit https://www.levelingup.com/founders/ to sign up!  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/28/20234 minutes, 49 seconds
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5 Practical Ways To Use ChatGPT For Marketing #2353

In episode #2353, Neil and Eric talk about 5 practical ways to use ChatGPT for marketing. From writing social media posts to acting as a live chat assistant, ChatGPT is a cut above any other available chat models because of its high level of adaptability. Tune in today to hear how ChatGPT can benefit your business!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 5 Practical Ways To Use ChatGPT For Marketing. [00:35] An example of how we use ChatGPT. [01:03] How ChatGPT can act as a live chat assistant.  [01:13] What makes the ChatGPT technology more advanced than other chat models?  [01:55] How ChatGPT can help you with your social media posts.  [02:31] Benefits of using ChatGPT for thank you notes and comment replies.  [03:36] How ChatGPT can help you with script writing.  [03:54] How much OpenAI is spending daily to run ChatGPT? [03:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [03:24] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Check out ChatGPT here: https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/  If you want to come hang out with Neil and Eric at their event in February, visit https://www.levelingup.com/founders/ to sign up!  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/28/20236 minutes, 48 seconds
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Mastering Influencer Marketing: Tips and Tactics

In episode #2352, the focus is on tips and tactics for mastering influencer marketing. Neil and Eric discuss the do’s and don’ts of influencer marketing and share some valuable tools that you can use to measure engagement. Tune in today to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Mastering Influencer Marketing: Tips and Tactics. [00:37] Why engagement levels are much more important than follower count when it comes to influencer marketing. [00:46] Reasons why you should avoid using influencers who have a very broad follower base.  [01:09] What an influencer should be posting about your product or service? [01:52] The benefits of rotating through a wide range of different influencers.  [02:16] A story that highlights the importance of timing.  [02:56] Valuable tools for measuring engagement. [03:25] Why do you need to learn to negotiate in order to make a success of influencer marketing?  [03:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [03:24] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Use Sparktoro and MightyScale to measure engagement.  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/27/20234 minutes, 38 seconds
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Mastering Influencer Marketing: Tips and Tactics #2352

In episode #2352, the focus is on tips and tactics for mastering influencer marketing. Neil and Eric discuss the do’s and don’ts of influencer marketing and share some valuable tools that you can use to measure engagement. Tune in today to hear it all!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Mastering Influencer Marketing: Tips and Tactics. [00:37] Why engagement levels are much more important than follower count when it comes to influencer marketing. [00:46] Reasons why you should avoid using influencers who have a very broad follower base.  [01:09] What an influencer should be posting about your product or service? [01:52] The benefits of rotating through a wide range of different influencers.  [02:16] A story that highlights the importance of timing.  [02:56] Valuable tools for measuring engagement. [03:25] Why do you need to learn to negotiate in order to make a success of influencer marketing?  [03:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [03:24] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Use Sparktoro and MightyScale to measure engagement.  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/27/20236 minutes, 37 seconds
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How To Get More Newsletter Subscribers In 2023

In episode #2351, you’ll hear top tips for how to get more newsletter subscribers in 2023. If you think that email is dead, think again because email marketing is one of the most effective ways to grow your business. Tune in today to hear Neil and Eric’s thoughts on why you should create a Substack for your newsletter, the value in doing exit pop-ups, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Get More Newsletter Subscribers In 2023. [00:26] Why you should care about email marketing. [02:13] Why we recommend creating a Substack for your newsletter.  [02:53] The benefits of only allowing subscribers to access some of your premium content. [03:32] Examples of what the creation of a better offer can look like. [04:05] Value that lies in doing exit pop-ups. [04:37] Why doing trades is helpful in acquiring more newsletter subscribers.  [03:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [03:24] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Visit marketingschool.io/newsletter to sign up for our newsletter.  Create a Substack or use beehiiv to grow your newsletter subscribers.  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/26/20235 minutes, 50 seconds
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How To Get More Newsletter Subscribers In 2023 #2351

In episode #2351, you’ll hear top tips for how to get more newsletter subscribers in 2023. If you think that email is dead, think again because email marketing is one of the most effective ways to grow your business. Tune in today to hear Neil and Eric’s thoughts on why you should create a Substack for your newsletter, the value in doing exit pop-ups, and more!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Get More Newsletter Subscribers In 2023. [00:26] Why you should care about email marketing. [02:13] Why we recommend creating a Substack for your newsletter.  [02:53] The benefits of only allowing subscribers to access some of your premium content. [03:32] Examples of what the creation of a better offer can look like. [04:05] Value that lies in doing exit pop-ups. [04:37] Why doing trades is helpful in acquiring more newsletter subscribers.  [03:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [03:24] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Visit marketingschool.io/newsletter to sign up for our newsletter.  Create a Substack or use beehiiv to grow your newsletter subscribers.  Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/26/20237 minutes, 50 seconds
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5 Evergreen SEO Tactics That Just Work #2350

In episode #2350, Neil and Eric delve into 5 evergreen SEO tactics that just work! If you want to improve your SEO rankings, this episode covers 5 tactics (plus a bonus one right at the end) that will help you. From focusing on internal links to content pruning, tune in today to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 5 Evergreen SEO Tactics That Just Work. [00:32] The two most important SEO factors: are good content and links. [01:07] Why keeping your content up to date will help your SEO rankings.  [01:32] The importance of internal links (as well as external ones).  [02:16] Exploring the concept of content pruning (and a case study that demonstrates its efficacy).  [03:02] Value in focusing on trends, statistics, and alternatives. [03:36] The 6th bonus SEO tactic: translation.   [03:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [03:24] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/25/20236 minutes, 17 seconds
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5 Evergreen SEO Tactics That Just Work

In episode #2350, Neil and Eric delve into 5 evergreen SEO tactics that just work! If you want to improve your SEO rankings, this episode covers 5 tactics (plus a bonus one right at the end) that will help you. From focusing on internal links to content pruning, tune in today to hear it all!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 5 Evergreen SEO Tactics That Just Work. [00:32] The two most important SEO factors: are good content and links. [01:07] Why keeping your content up to date will help your SEO rankings.  [01:32] The importance of internal links (as well as external ones).  [02:16] Exploring the concept of content pruning (and a case study that demonstrates its efficacy).  [03:02] Value in focusing on trends, statistics, and alternatives. [03:36] The 6th bonus SEO tactic: translation.   [03:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [03:24] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/25/20234 minutes, 17 seconds
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The Future of SEO: Predictions and Trends for 2023

In episode #2349, Neil and Eric discuss the future of SEO, including their predicted trends for 2023. The past year saw major advances in AI technology, and the release of new platforms like ChatGPT can tell us a lot about how these tools will be used going forward. Tune in as we discuss what we expect to see from AI content creation in 2023, why quality content will always be essential to SEO, and much more!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Future of SEO: Predictions and Trends for 2023 [00:49] How the role of links will change when it comes to search results. [00:49] Why we expect Google to release its own version of ChatGPT this year. [01:25] Examples of how we expect content to become shorter. [02:08] Why good content will always be essential to successful SEO. [03:16] What we expect to see from AI content creation going forward. [05:14] That’s it for today! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! [03:24] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: ChatGPT Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/24/20235 minutes, 53 seconds
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The Future of SEO: Predictions and Trends for 2023 #2349

In episode #2349, Neil and Eric discuss the future of SEO, including their predicted trends for 2023. The past year saw major advances in AI technology, and the release of new platforms like ChatGPT can tell us a lot about how these tools will be used going forward. Tune in as we discuss what we expect to see from AI content creation in 2023, why quality content will always be essential to SEO, and much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Future of SEO: Predictions and Trends for 2023 [00:49] How the role of links will change when it comes to search results. [00:49] Why we expect Google to release its own version of ChatGPT this year. [01:25] Examples of how we expect content to become shorter. [02:08] Why good content will always be essential to successful SEO. [03:16] What we expect to see from AI content creation going forward. [05:14] That’s it for today! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! [03:24] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: ChatGPT Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/24/20237 minutes, 52 seconds
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How to Create a Winning Content Marketing Strategy in 2023

In episode #2348, Neil and Eric discuss how to create a winning content marketing strategy in 2023. When it comes to content marketing, it’s unlikely that one single strategy will serve you well indefinitely. That is why experimentation is so important. Tune in to find out which trends are doing well in 2023 and what our plans are for the coming year!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Create a Winning Content Marketing Strategy in 2023. [00:35] Why experimentation is the key to creating a successful content strategy. [01:17] How to integrate current trends into your content. [02:08] The value of collaborating with other influencers. [04:12] Examples of how platforms favor certain types of content. [05:19] That’s it for today! Go to https://www.levelingup.com/founders to join Neil and Eric in Miami, from 12-14 February! [05:28] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/23/20235 minutes, 59 seconds
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How to Create a Winning Content Marketing Strategy in 2023 #2348

In episode #2348, Neil and Eric discuss how to create a winning content marketing strategy in 2023. When it comes to content marketing, it’s unlikely that one single strategy will serve you well indefinitely. That is why experimentation is so important. Tune in to find out which trends are doing well in 2023 and what our plans are for the coming year! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Create a Winning Content Marketing Strategy in 2023. [00:35] Why experimentation is the key to creating a successful content strategy. [01:17] How to integrate current trends into your content. [02:08] The value of collaborating with other influencers. [04:12] Examples of how platforms favor certain types of content. [05:19] That’s it for today! Go to https://www.levelingup.com/founders to join Neil and Eric in Miami, from 12-14 February! [05:28] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/23/20237 minutes, 58 seconds
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How to Get 50% Email Marketing Open Rates

In episode #2347, Neil and Eric share their insights on how to get 50% email marketing open rates. There are a ton of factors that can affect your open rates, but if you don’t have quality content, chances are, no one will want to read them anyway. To learn more about how to create intriguing headlines and substantive content, along with technical tips on how to optimize your open rates, make sure you tune in today!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Get 50% Email Marketing Open Rates. [01:00] How the quality of your emails affects your open rates. [01:17] The argument behind not sending too many emails. [01:25] How to prevent your emails from ending up in users’ spam folders. [02:17] What you can do to create intrigue with your headers and content. [03:52] That’s it for today! Go to https://www.levelingup.com/founders to join Neil and Eric in Miami from 12-14 February! [04:02] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: The Growth Weekly Newsletter Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/22/20234 minutes, 33 seconds
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How to Get 50% Email Marketing Open Rates #2347

In episode #2347, Neil and Eric share their insights on how to get 50% email marketing open rates. There are a ton of factors that can affect your open rates, but if you don’t have quality content, chances are, no one will want to read them anyway. To learn more about how to create intriguing headlines and substantive content, along with technical tips on how to optimize your open rates, make sure you tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Get 50% Email Marketing Open Rates. [01:00] How the quality of your emails affects your open rates. [01:17] The argument behind not sending too many emails. [01:25] How to prevent your emails from ending up in users’ spam folders. [02:17] What you can do to create intrigue with your headers and content. [03:52] That’s it for today! Go to https://www.levelingup.com/founders to join Neil and Eric in Miami from 12-14 February! [04:02] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: The Growth Weekly Newsletter Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/22/20236 minutes, 32 seconds
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How to Maximize Your ROI With Social Media This Year #2346

In episode #2346, Neil and Eric talk about how to maximize your ROI with social media in 2023. From privacy updates on various platforms to an increasingly saturated social media landscape, getting a good ROI has become increasingly challenging when it comes to marketing on social media. If you’re uncertain about how best to invest in social media marketing this year, then this episode is for you! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Maximize Your ROI With Social Media This Year. [00:27] Some of the key issues facing social media advertising and reach. [01:07] Learn how to leverage influencer marketing effectively in 2023. [01:45] How to find the right influencer marketers for you. [02:24] Why influencer marketing can be so cost-effective. [03:07] How to remix your content for maximum ROI. [03:20] That’s it for today! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! [04:07] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Google Trends Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/21/20236 minutes, 37 seconds
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How to Maximize Your ROI With Social Media This Year

In episode #2346, Neil and Eric talk about how to maximize your ROI with social media in 2023. From privacy updates on various platforms to an increasingly saturated social media landscape, getting a good ROI has become increasingly challenging when it comes to marketing on social media. If you’re uncertain about how best to invest in social media marketing this year, then this episode is for you!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Maximize Your ROI With Social Media This Year. [00:27] Some of the key issues facing social media advertising and reach. [01:07] Learn how to leverage influencer marketing effectively in 2023. [01:45] How to find the right influencer marketers for you. [02:24] Why influencer marketing can be so cost-effective. [03:07] How to remix your content for maximum ROI. [03:20] That’s it for today! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! [04:07] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Google Trends Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/21/20234 minutes, 37 seconds
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The Secret to Converting More Leads into Customers

In episode #2345, Neil and Eric share their top tips for converting more leads into customers. When it comes to lead generation, there are some common misconceptions that often influence our decision-making. In today’s episode, we examine the biggest mistake people tend to make and offer tried and true advice on how to turn your leads into customers. Tune in to learn about the small steps you can take to make considerable improvements in your overall conversion rates!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Secret to Converting More Leads into Customers. [00:25] The biggest mistake people make when it comes to lead conversion. [00:35] How clear framing can elevate your lead generation. [01:55] Steps that will help you maximize time to value. [03:16] Why it will take multiple improvements to increase lead conversion. [03:43] That’s it for today! Go to https://www.levelingup.com/founders to join Neil and Eric in Miami from 12-14 February! [03:56] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:  SmartForms  ZoomInfo Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro  Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/20/20234 minutes, 27 seconds
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The Secret to Converting More Leads into Customers #2345

In episode #2345, Neil and Eric share their top tips for converting more leads into customers. When it comes to lead generation, there are some common misconceptions that often influence our decision-making. In today’s episode, we examine the biggest mistake people tend to make and offer tried and true advice on how to turn your leads into customers. Tune in to learn about the small steps you can take to make considerable improvements in your overall conversion rates! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Secret to Converting More Leads into Customers. [00:25] The biggest mistake people make when it comes to lead conversion. [00:35] How clear framing can elevate your lead generation. [01:55] Steps that will help you maximize time to value. [03:16] Why it will take multiple improvements to increase lead conversion. [03:43] That’s it for today! Go to https://www.levelingup.com/founders to join Neil and Eric in Miami from 12-14 February! [03:56] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     SmartForms   ZoomInfo Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/20/20236 minutes, 26 seconds
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3 Cash-Flowing Businesses You Can Start in 2023 #2344

In episode #2344, Eric and Neil share three cash-flowing business ideas we can start in 2023. There are so many ways to make money nowadays and as a bonus, it can be doing something you actually enjoy! The most important thing you can do is just start. To be inspired by three business ideas, tune in now! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 3 Cash-Flowing Businesses You Can Start in 2023. [00:27] Number one: a website with a blog discussing your passions using affiliate links. [01:59] Number two: a social media agency.  [02:58] Number three: flipping. [03:58] The importance of simply getting started and learning through fire. [04:21] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:34] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/pro to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Red Ventures The Points Guy All-In Podcast My First Million Podcast Gary Vaynerchuk Leveling Up Mastermind Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/19/20237 minutes, 3 seconds
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3 Cash-Flowing Businesses You Can Start in 2023

In episode #2344, Eric and Neil share three cash-flowing business ideas we can start in 2023. There are so many ways to make money nowadays and as a bonus, it can be doing something you actually enjoy! The most important thing you can do is just start. To be inspired by three business ideas, tune in now!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 3 Cash-Flowing Businesses You Can Start in 2023. [00:27] Number one: a website with a blog discussing your passions using affiliate links. [01:59] Number two: a social media agency.  [02:58] Number three: flipping. [03:58] The importance of simply getting started and learning through fire. [04:21] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:34] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/pro to learn more!  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:  Red Ventures The Points Guy All-In Podcast My First Million Podcast Gary Vaynerchuk Leveling Up Mastermind Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro  Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/19/20235 minutes, 4 seconds
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7 Business Trends We’re Excited About for 2023

In episode #2343, Eric and Neil discuss the seven business trends they’re most excited to see in 2023. From AI to advertising, these thrilling trends can elevate your business if you make sure to hop on the train. To find out about their predictions and how they will affect the future of business, join us now!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:22] Today’s topic: 7 Business Trends We’re Excited About for 2023. [00:30] Number one: the growth of AI. [00:56] Number two: advertisement on streaming platforms. [01:19] Number three: the idea of building a media company. [02:00] Number four: podcast advertising. [02:42] Number five: more M&amp;A opportunities.  [03:10] Number six: working in offices which enhances creativity. [04:19] Number seven: taking control of your own data. [05:01] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [05:11] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/pro to learn more!  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:  acQuire ChatGPT Leveling Up Mastermind Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro  Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/19/20235 minutes, 42 seconds
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7 Business Trends We’re Excited About for 2023 #2343

In episode #2343, Eric and Neil discuss the seven business trends they’re most excited to see in 2023. From AI to advertising, these thrilling trends can elevate your business if you make sure to hop on the train. To find out about their predictions and how they will affect the future of business, join us now! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:22] Today’s topic: 7 Business Trends We’re Excited About for 2023. [00:30] Number one: the growth of AI. [00:56] Number two: advertisement on streaming platforms. [01:19] Number three: the idea of building a media company. [02:00] Number four: podcast advertising. [02:42] Number five: more M&A opportunities.  [03:10] Number six: working in offices which enhances creativity. [04:19] Number seven: taking control of your own data. [05:01] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [05:11] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/pro to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   acQuire ChatGPT Leveling Up Mastermind Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/19/20237 minutes, 41 seconds
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Where to Get Better at Marketing in 2023

In episode #2342, Neil and Eric give us some insight into how to become a better marketer in 2023. The abundance of marketing resources out there and the ease with which you can build a website have made marketing easier than ever before! Today we dig into the ways you can improve your marketing skills, why you need to experiment, and what the most important thing to focus on is!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: Where to Get Better at Marketing in 2023. [00:29] Why we wanted to talk about this today. [00:39] Some resources you can use to help with marketing.   [00:55] The one thing you need to focus on to be a better marketer in 2023.  [01:36] The importance of experiencing things to get better at marketing.  [03:47] The many different ways to create a website. [04:01] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:12] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/pro to learn more!  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:  Semrush Ubersuggest Ahrefs AnswerThePublic   Single Grain Neil Patel Search Engine Land Back Linko Hubspot Webflow Squarespace   Leveling Up Mastermind Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro  Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/19/20234 minutes, 42 seconds
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Where to Get Better at Marketing in 2023 #2342

In episode #2342, Neil and Eric give us some insight into how to become a better marketer in 2023. The abundance of marketing resources out there and the ease with which you can build a website have made marketing easier than ever before! Today we dig into the ways you can improve your marketing skills, why you need to experiment, and what the most important thing to focus on is! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: Where to Get Better at Marketing in 2023. [00:29] Why we wanted to talk about this today. [00:39] Some resources you can use to help with marketing.   [00:55] The one thing you need to focus on to be a better marketer in 2023.  [01:36] The importance of experiencing things to get better at marketing.  [03:47] The many different ways to create a website. [04:01] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:12] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/pro to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Semrush Ubersuggest Ahrefs AnswerThePublic   Single Grain Neil Patel Search Engine Land Back Linko Hubspot Webflow Squarespace   Leveling Up Mastermind Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/19/20236 minutes, 41 seconds
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Should You Use A CDP? #2341

In episode #2341, Neil and Eric delve into whether you should use a CDP in your business or not. There are many reasons a CDP can be a positive thing for your business however, there are also factors to be taken into consideration when deciding if it is the right fit for you or not. To find out if you should consider it, press play now! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Should You Use A CDP? [00:30] What a CDP is and what it does. [01:53] How a CDP affects your marketing and advertising.  [02:51] What CDPs are looking for and what scale do you need to have?  [03:24] How data compliance can be helpful. [03:37] When using a CDP is a positive. [03:57] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:07] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/pro to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Leveling Up Mastermind Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/19/20236 minutes, 37 seconds
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Should You Use A CDP?

In episode #2341, Neil and Eric delve into whether you should use a CDP in your business or not. There are many reasons a CDP can be a positive thing for your business however, there are also factors to be taken into consideration when deciding if it is the right fit for you or not. To find out if you should consider it, press play now!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Should You Use A CDP? [00:30] What a CDP is and what it does. [01:53] How a CDP affects your marketing and advertising.  [02:51] What CDPs are looking for and what scale do you need to have?  [03:24] How data compliance can be helpful. [03:37] When using a CDP is a positive. [03:57] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:07] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/pro to learn more!  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:  Leveling Up Mastermind Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro  Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/19/20234 minutes, 38 seconds
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Our Thoughts On Elon Running Twitter So Far #2340

In episode #2340, Neil and Eric discuss how they feel about Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover. It’s no secret that since Elon took over Twitter he has been the center of attention, and public opinion of him has never been more polarized. Whether you love him or you hate him, you cannot deny that he is an incredibly brilliant entrepreneur. Tune in to find out how Elon’s involvement in Twitter may cause more harm than good. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: Our thoughts On Elon Running Twitter So Far. [00:49] Why you shouldn’t bet against Elon. [01:08] The evidence that people have more polarizing opinions of him since he bought Twitter.  [02:30] Why it’s hurting Elon more than helping and why we think he should take a step back.  [04:50] That’s it for today! [05:03] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/pro to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Twitter Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/19/20237 minutes, 33 seconds
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Our Thoughts On Elon Running Twitter So Far

In episode #2340, Neil and Eric discuss how they feel about Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover. It’s no secret that since Elon took over Twitter he has been the center of attention, and public opinion of him has never been more polarized. Whether you love him or you hate him, you cannot deny that he is an incredibly brilliant entrepreneur. Tune in to find out how Elon’s involvement in Twitter may cause more harm than good.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: Our thoughts On Elon Running Twitter So Far. [00:49] Why you shouldn’t bet against Elon. [01:08] The evidence that people have more polarizing opinions of him since he bought Twitter.  [02:30] Why it’s hurting Elon more than helping and why we think he should take a step back.  [04:50] That’s it for today! [05:03] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/pro to learn more!  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:  Twitter Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro  Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/19/20235 minutes, 33 seconds
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Creative Ways To Use ChatGPT for Marketing

In episode #2339, Neil and Eric share their thoughts on creative ways to use ChatGPT for Marketing. While ChatGPT has implications extending across industries, it is relevant for marketing too and can help you to communicate with customers and boost conversions. Find out how when you tune in today!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Creative Ways to Use ChatGPT for Marketing.  [00:27] A quick recap on ChatGPT by Open AI.  [00:53] Some of the implications behind ChatGPT. [01:09] Ways in which ChatGPT is relevant for marketing. [01:26] How ChatGPT can help you to communicate with customers and boost conversions. [01:56] Using ChatGPT to create outlines. [02:18] An example of using ChatGPT to create a script before making a video from scratch. [03:04] Using ChatGPT to create landing pages.  [03:24] A prediction for how ChatGPT will monetize in the future. [04:19] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [04:20] An invitation to join us in Miami on 12 February for Leveling Up Founders. [04:32] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro  Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:   Leveling Up Founders ChatGPT Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/19/20235 minutes, 2 seconds
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Creative Ways To Use ChatGPT for Marketing #2339

In episode #2339, Neil and Eric share their thoughts on creative ways to use ChatGPT for Marketing. While ChatGPT has implications extending across industries, it is relevant for marketing too and can help you to communicate with customers and boost conversions. Find out how when you tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Creative Ways to Use ChatGPT for Marketing.  [00:27] A quick recap on ChatGPT by Open AI.  [00:53] Some of the implications behind ChatGPT. [01:09] Ways in which ChatGPT is relevant for marketing. [01:26] How ChatGPT can help you to communicate with customers and boost conversions. [01:56] Using ChatGPT to create outlines. [02:18] An example of using ChatGPT to create a script before making a video from scratch. [03:04] Using ChatGPT to create landing pages.  [03:24] A prediction for how ChatGPT will monetize in the future. [04:19] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [04:20] An invitation to join us in Miami on 12 February for Leveling Up Founders. [04:32] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Leveling Up Founders ChatGPT Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/19/20237 minutes, 2 seconds
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Why More CMOs Are Investing in Their Personal Brand #2338

In episode #2338, you’ll hear Neil and Eric’s thoughts on why more CMOs are investing in their personal brands. Listening in, you’ll find out how and why they’re doing so, and why it’s worthwhile for every member of a company to make the same investment. Listen in to hear more today!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: why more CMOs are investing in their personal brands. [00:34] Why we can see the rise of CMOs building their brands. [00:44] Why it makes sense that CMOs are making this choice? [00:59] Why it is worthwhile for every member of a company to invest in a personal brand. [01:53] The end goal: is to become a person of value rather than pursuing fame. [01:57] How the Rule of 7 applies to build a personal brand. [02:37] Being interested in others rather than trying to be an interesting person.  [02:44] Sharing data to back up the claims you make about your brand. [03:11] Why sharing numbers is so powerful? [03:22] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [03:25] A reminder to sign up for Leveling Up Founders online.  [03:38] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Leveling Up Founders Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/13/20237 minutes, 3 seconds
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How to Come Up with Unlimited Content Ideas #2337

In episode #2337, Neil and Eric talk about coming up with unlimited content ideas. We hear about a plethora of old and new tools to guide content generation, with Neil and Eric’s observations and first-hand experience in mind. Don’t miss today’s episode!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: how to come up with unlimited content ideas. [00:25] Tools you can use to see what your competitors are creating and what is popular. [00:58] Leveraging AI tools to generate more and more ideas. [01:22] The importance of bearing in mind that a lot of AI tools create duplicate content. [01:32] Using exploding topics, Google trends, and the internal search feature to guide content. [01:52] How Neil and Eric capitalize on analytics to generate new content. [02:06] Why SEO performance marketing content tends to perform best for them. [02:16] How the news can guide your content decisions.  [03:08] Why generating ideas is not the big thing that marketers mess up on. [03:17] Following through and updating your content so that your rankings don’t slip. [03:26] An invitation to join us in Miami on February 12 for Leveling Up Founders. [03:40] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [03:47] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Leveling Up Founders Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/12/20236 minutes, 9 seconds
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Should You Raise Prices in a Recession? #2336

In episode #2336, Neil and Eric discuss whether or not you should raise your prices during a recession. A decline in digital ad spend and overall investment in digital has been reported lately, and use the last real global recession as a point of reference. You’ll also hear an example of a recession-proof strategy along with our predictions for the changing financial climate. Tune in today to hear all this and more!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: whether you should raise your prices during a recession. [00:30] The consensus among economists today regarding the possibility of an upcoming recession. [01:06] The decline in digital ad spend and digital overall. [01:28] The last real recession we had in 2008. [01:58] Why you shouldn’t increase your prices during this time unless you have to.  [02:10] Why you should try to keep your pricing consistent or reduce it if you can afford to. [02:17] An example of how focusing on pay for performance is effective in a recession. [03:36] An invitation to join us in Miami for Leveling Up Founders. [03:52] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [03:59] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Leveling Up Founders Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/11/20237 minutes, 18 seconds
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What Disney+’s Strategy Tells Us as Marketers #2335

In episode #2335, Neil and Eric discuss Disney+’s recent decision to follow Netflix’s lead and turn on ads. Hear about our relationship with ads as consumers, and explore some examples of platforms and businesses that have included ads in their marketing strategy, along with some other effective routes to monetization. Tune in to hear more today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: what Disney+’s strategy tells us as marketers. [00:30] Disney+’s recent decision to turn on ads. [00:50] Our relationship with ads as consumers. [01:12] Allowing users the option to pay more not to have ads. [01:16] Why Neil considers this a better way to monetize. [01:36] Using the Marketing School podcast as an example of a successful ad model. [02:00] How MrBeast uses Feastables, MrBeast Burgers, and sponsorships to monetize. [02:13] Why is consumer indication that they don’t like something not enough? [02:45] The trade-off we make to enjoy platforms despite the presence of advertising. [02:56] Why you shouldn’t be afraid to show ads or monetize using them. [03:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [03:42] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/20237 minutes, 4 seconds
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Reaction: Google's Global and Local Year In Search & Pinterest Predicts #2334

In episode #2334, we talk about our reaction to Google's global and local Year in Search and Pinterest Predicts. Find out how these platforms work, how accurate they are in predicting upcoming trends, and how valuable this information can be to you and your industry. To get ahead of the upcoming trends, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Our reaction to Google's Global and Local Year In Search & Pinterest Predicts. [00:27] Some context on Pinterest Predicts and the trends that they foresee in 2023. [01:13] The value of the data shared by companies like Pinterest to you and your industry. [02:12] How Pinterest’s predictions have an 80% chance of being correct. [02:29] A demonstration of how you can use Pinterest Predicts. [02:58] Google’s Year in Search and the viral effect of sharing people’s personal data with them. [03:47] How this information can be helpful to you. [04:06] That’s it for today! [04:11] Go to https://marketingschool.io/ for more resources!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Pinterest Predicts  Google's Year in Search    Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Leveling Up     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/9/20237 minutes, 37 seconds
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Why We Repeat The Same Things #2333

In episode #2333, we talk about why we repeat the same things on this podcast from time to time. We discuss focus as a reason for this, how repetition can be beneficial in inspiring you to take action, and how similar content may hit differently depending on the stage you find yourself in. Tune in for some guidance and insights if you’re creating content for the long term.   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why We Repeat The Same Things. [00:56] Focus on a reason why you may repeat some of the same things in your content. [01:16] How repetition can be beneficial because you often don’t take action the first time. [02:36] How the same content may hit differently depending on the stage that you’re in. [03:41] The importance of getting the fundamentals right. [03:59] That’s it for today! [04:11] Go to https://marketingschool.io/ for more resources!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Leveling Up Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/8/20237 minutes, 38 seconds
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The Biggest Problem With AI Content #2232

In episode #2332, we talk about how the biggest problem with AI content is that it is often duplicated or plagiarized. We explain how Neil’s team experimented with a variety of different AI content generation tools and the degree to which the content was problematic. Tune in for some helpful tips on how to generate articles that are undetectable by AI output detectors! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Biggest Problem With AI Content. [00:33] How Neil’s team has experimented with different AI content generation tools. [01:06] The degree to which the content was duplicated or plagiarized. [01:29] The rapid rise and fall of an affiliate site that used all AI content. [01:43] Why being generic is better than being specific when it comes to creating AI content. [01:58] How to generate articles that are undetectable by AI output detectors. [04:00] Final words of caution. [04:19] That’s it for today! [04:24] Go to https://marketingschool.io/ for more resources!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro GPT-2 Output Detector Demo   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Leveling Up Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/7/20237 minutes, 50 seconds
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How to Level Up Your Content In 2023 #2331

In episode #2331, we explain how to level up your content. We ran a survey on how marketers will spend their money in 2023 and over 8000 responded. Hear about AI tools to improve your content, how marketers are spending their money on podcasting, and the value of video, among other helpful insights on how to level up your content in 2023. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Level Up Your Content In 2023. [00:50] Why we are going to see more companies becoming media companies? [01:26] How you can use AI tools to improve your content [02:09] The two ways marketers are spending a lot of money on podcasting. [02:56] The value of creating video content. [03:36] A tool that Eric recommends when using AI to make content. [04:27] Maximising your reach by repurposing content for different channels or platforms.  [05:31] That’s it for today! [05:36] How you can stay up-to-date with Marketing School podcasts. [05:57] Go to https://marketingschool.io/ for more resources! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Hubspot Hubspot Podcast Network The Hustle GPT-2 Output Detector Demo   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Leveling Up Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/6/20239 minutes, 24 seconds
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Is YouTube Organic Good For Customer Acquisition #2330

In episode #2330, we look at whether or not YouTube organic is good for customer acquisition. We break down what we have found to be the top channels for acquisition and talk about the value it offers for both B2B and B2C. Tune in to find out whether or not YouTube is worth your efforts if customer acquisition is your main goal. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Is YouTube Organic Good For Customer Acquisition? [00:40] A breakdown of the top channels for acquisition in order. [01:03] How YouTube works for both B2B and B2C. [01:34] How Andrew Henderson generates leads through YouTube for Nomad Capitalist. [02:13] The decrease that Neil has seen in YouTube viewership because of its last adjustment. [02:29] Shorts versus longer videos for acquisition. [03:48] What you can learn by looking at competitors in your space.  [04:14] That’s it for today! [04:19] Go to https://marketingschool.io/ for more resources!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Nomad Capitalist   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Leveling Up Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/5/20237 minutes, 45 seconds
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How We Plan to Grow Our Podcast to 10 Million Listens a Month #2329

In episode #2329, we share how we plan to grow our podcast to 10 million listens a month! If you would like a sneak peek into our strategy for the podcast moving forward, you have come to the right place. Tune in to hear all about short-form content, collaborations, impression trades, and more!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How We Plan to Grow Our Podcast to 10 Million Listens a Month. [00:26] A reminder of the kind of numbers we are doing on the show currently. [01:03] Leveraging short-form content; why this is an easy way to go further with what you have. [01:41] Initial strategies and how these have evolved. [02:07] Our best means of growth so far: impression trades! [02:48] Staying consistent and utilizing YouTube viewership. [04:20] Why collaborations can answer a few questions for the parties involved. [04:51] Joining a podcast network as a means to increase reach.  [04:59] That’s it for today! [05:07] Go to https://marketingschool.io/ for more resources!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/4/20238 minutes, 33 seconds
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How We Grew Our Podcast to Over 50 Million Listens #2328

In episode #2328, we talk about how we grew our podcast to over 50 million listens! From partnerships and interviews to simple strategies around consistency and subscribing, these tips are bound to boost your numbers. Tune in to hear all about it and grow your audience today. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How We Grew Our Podcast to Over 50 Million Listens. [00:38] The power of consistency; producing content on a regular schedule. [02:13] Using partnerships to grow your audience. [02:46] Reminders about subscribing and past episodes. [03:02] Tools and strategies for trading impressions. [03:49] Using interviews and guests to increase your reach. [04:43] That’s it for today! [04:38] Go to https://marketingschool.io/ for more resources!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro  Jordan Harbinger Megaphone Chartable   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/3/20238 minutes, 14 seconds
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Why Overlearning Is Stunting Your Growth #2327

In episode #2327, we talk about why overlearning is stunting your growth. Learning plays a huge part in the journey of any marketer or entrepreneur, but if you never implement the lessons you learn in the real world, you are not utilizing your full potential! Tune in today to hear about the real purpose of learning, how to take meaningful action, and more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why Overlearning Is Stunting Your Growth. [00:25] The common issue that marketers and entrepreneurs face when it comes to learning. [01:09] Why being a professional student is not good for business! [02:05] Implementing and learning through doing. [02:38] Goal for the next few days: take some action! [03:32] That is it for today! [03:37] Go to https://marketingschool.io/ for more resources! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Elon Musk  Tinder  Bumble  ChatGPT   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/2/20237 minutes, 3 seconds
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How ChatGPT Will Fundamentally Change Business #2326

In episode #2326, we talk about how ChatGPT will change business forever. With the search landscape on the edge of revolution, OpenAI has a big voice in the conversation, and in some ways has even leapfrogged Google! Tune in today to hear about what this could mean for the future of online business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How ChatGPT Will Fundamentally Change Business. [00:25] An overview of ChatGPT's history and how it was developed. [01:21] The business model that OpenAI uses. [02:07] Powerful possibilities for new ways to communicate. [03:16] Why ChatGPT is offering more than Google right now. [04:22] Using chat assistants for tasks such as caption writing. [05:09] The future of search and which platforms might dominate. [05:27] That’s it for today! [05:30] Go to https://marketingschool.io/ for more resources! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro ChatGPT OpenAI  Y Combinator Sam Altman    Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/1/20238 minutes, 58 seconds
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Why Neil & Eric Are Thinking About Getting Office Space Again #2325

In episode #2325, we talk about why we are thinking about getting back into the office. After the upheaval of the last few years, the time is about right to start making the most of in-person work again, and in this episode, we share a few reasons for this. Tune in to hear about how you can boost productivity and creativity too! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: Why Neil & Eric Are Thinking About Getting Office Space Again. [00:40] Why getting together, physically, still means something! [01:29] How office space and in-person touch points can boost creativity.  [02:55] Help that we can all get from embracing the return to the office. [03:38] That’s it! [03:40] Go to https://marketingschool.io/ for more resources!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro  Entrepreneur First Y Combinator     Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/31/20227 minutes, 9 seconds
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4 Powerful Ways to Improve Your Content Marketing #2324

In episode #2324, Neil and Eric provide listeners with some simple but powerful steps to improve your content marketing. Marketing is impossible without great content, and ensuring quality is critical to a successful strategy. Tune in to discover some easy, simple, and compelling ways to ensure your content is relevant, engaging, and brings customers back for more.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 4 Powerful Ways to Improve Your Content Marketing. [00:26] Find out how to leverage the power of AI to improve your content. [01:04] Learn why integrating a call to action throughout your content is recommended. [01:42] Discover how to leverage the power of content analytics. [02:27] Identifying gaps in traffic, what it entails, and the benefits.  [02:40] That’s it for today! [02:45] Go to levelingup.com/founders to apply.  [02:57] Go to https://marketingschool.io/ to learn more.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Neil Patel’s Blog Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/30/20226 minutes, 16 seconds
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3 Marketing Strategies that will Disappear in 2023 #2323

In episode #2323, Neil and Eric discuss three marketing strategies that will no longer exist in 2023. Marketing is an incredibly dynamic space that is forever evolving. This means businesses must ensure their approach is up-to-date to successfully drive sales. Tune in to learn about the current trends in marketing strategies, which strategies will no longer be viable in 2023, and why. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 3 Marketing Strategies that will Disappear in 2023. [00:30] Why AI-based content in its current form will no longer be used in 2023. [01:05] How AI-based marketing content will be used in the future. [01:14] Hear how LinkedIn marketing content will change in the coming year. [02:12] Reasons why multi-channel marketing is becoming unpopular. [03:08] That’s it for today! [03:13] Go to levelingup.com/founders to hang out with us live. [03:28] Go to https://marketingschool.io/ to learn more.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   LinkedIn Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/29/20226 minutes, 47 seconds
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Reaction: Experiential Marketing Drives 20x More ROI Than Digital Marketing? #2322

In episode #2322, Neil and Eric share their reaction to a mind-blowing statistic that experiential marketing drives significant growth in ROI. Experiential marketing aims to create innovative and memorable customer experiences that create a deep emotional connection between the customer and the brand. However, these types of marketing strategies are often costly, excluding small businesses from using the approach, but it does not have to be that way! Tune in to learn everything you need to know to get the most out of your experiential marketing approach and find out how small businesses can get in on the game.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Experiential Marketing Drives 20x More ROI Than Digital Marketing? [00:42] Hear some examples of experiential marketing. [01:29] Neil shares whether he thinks experiential marketing works. [02:12] Eric tells us his opinion about experiential marketing. [03:00] How smaller businesses can conduct experiential marketing. [03:33] Why experiential marketing does not cancel out other strategies. [04:11] A final tip for implementing experiential marketing effectively.  [04:20] That’s it for today! [04:23] Go to levelingup.com/founders to experience the future of networking.  [04:35] Go to https://marketingschool.io/ for more. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Red Bull Lululemon Don’t forget to subscribe to our renewed YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/gogrowtheverywhere Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/28/20227 minutes, 54 seconds
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5 Types of Blog Content To Create That Will Drive Traffic & Conversions #2321

In episode #2321, Neil and Eric outline the five types of blog content that will increase your marketing presence. Blogs are an easy way to help drive traffic, build trust with customers, and help expand the company brand, but only if you know some insider secrets! Tune in to learn about the different blog content you should focus on to increase your marketing footprint and drive the conversions needed to grow your business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Types of Blog Content To Create That Will Drive Traffic & Conversions. [00:39] Writing about trends in your market niche to increase traffic. [01:13] Hear a trick regarding list-based content and why it will help drive conversions. [02:02] Learn about alternative or versus types of blog content. [02:39] What to remember when using infographics to help drive traffic.  [03:12] Writing blogs about statistics for your particular market. [03:40] That’s it for today! [03:58] Go to https://marketingschool.io/ for more.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Don’t forget to subscribe to our renewed YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/gogrowtheverywhere Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/27/20227 minutes, 18 seconds
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3 Things We Are Excited About in 2023 #2320

In episode #2320, Neil and Eric give an overview of what they are most excited about for 2023. The recent shifts in the market have created various new opportunities for businesses to take advantage of in 2023, and we can already tell that it is going to be an amazing year. Tune in to discover the three things to be excited about for 2023 and the reasons why.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 3 Things We Are Excited About in 2023. [00:45] The first reason why you should be excited for 2023. [01:02] How to leverage marketing opportunities next year. [01:20] Why there is going to be more talent available for hire. [02:09] Opportunities to acquire new businesses and increase market share. [02:35] An exciting development for 2023 regarding Marketing School. [03:17] That’s it for today! [03:24] Go to https://marketingschool.io/ to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Don’t forget to subscribe to our renewed Marketing School YouTube channel. Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/26/20226 minutes, 48 seconds
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How Accurate Are SEO Tools and Should You Rely On Them? #2319

In episode #2319, Neil and Eric ask how accurate SEO tools are and whether you should rely on them. SEO tools may not always be 100% accurate, but they still provide you with a tremendous amount of value. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at how these tools work and how you should interpret their results! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Accurate Are SEO Tools and Should You Rely On Them? [00:44] Why SEO tools aren’t 100% accurate. [01:03] The value of SEO tools and why you should use them. [02:03] How we like to use SEO tools. [03:32] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:39] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/25/20227 minutes, 5 seconds
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Reaction: Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sales Were Strong. Is The Economy Back? #2318

In episode #2318, Neil and Eric talk about the strong Black Friday & Cyber Monday sales and discuss whether the economy is back. No one can predict exactly what the economy will do in 2023, but there are a few key indicators that can give us some guidance on what to expect. Join us today for an overview of what business leaders are predicting for the economy and what we can learn from the strong Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Reaction: Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sales Were Strong. Is The Economy Back? [00:37] An overview of the Black Friday & Cyber Monday numbers for 2022. [01:05] The role of other indicators in the economy, like job reports and the rise in interest rates. [03:41] What business leaders predict for the economy in 2023. [04:21] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:26] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/24/20227 minutes, 52 seconds
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How Neil & Eric Use The Holidays To Get Ahead #2317

In episode #2317, Neil and Eric discuss how they use the holidays to get ahead. We all honor the holidays in different ways, but for most of us, it’s a time to reflect and look back over the past twelve months while also envisioning what we want for the year ahead. Tune in to learn how Neil and Eric use the holidays for both work and leisure, and why it’s a good time to prepare for the next busy season. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Neil & Eric Use The Holidays To Get Ahead. [00:38] Why Neil uses the holidays to keep up with work and plan for the following year. [01:24] Why the holidays are a great time to recruit people. [02:03] How Eric uses the holidays to reflect and write an annual letter. [03:15] What helps Eric feel refreshed and energized for the new year. [03:35] Why Neil likes to use this time to catch up with other entrepreneurs. [04:24] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:25] To join our community of founders and entrepreneurs, visit https://www.levelingup.com/founders/! [04:35] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Leveling Up Founders Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/23/20228 minutes, 1 second
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What To Do When Your Blog Traffic Isn’t Growing Even if You Continually Publish Content #2316

In episode #2316, Neil and Eric unpack what to do when your blog traffic isn’t growing even if you continually publish content. If traffic growth on your blog has crawled to a halt despite continually publishing content, then today’s episode is for you! Tune in to find out how to cover new topics, fill your content gaps, align with upcoming trends, and much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What To Do When Your Blog Traffic Isn’t Growing Even if You Continually Publish Content. [00:27] How content gaps are preventing you from growing. [01:03] Tips on how to rank for new keywords and expand into your content. [01:28] Tools that can help you fill your content gaps and discover trends. [03:01] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:07] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Ahrefs Google Trends Azure Exploding Topics Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/22/20226 minutes, 33 seconds
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How To Plan Your Marketing For The New Year #2315

In episode #2315, Neil and Eric talk about how to plan your marketing for the new year. Unprecedented geopolitical events and macroeconomic trends have dominated headlines in 2022 and we’ve all felt the effects of it in our everyday lives. Tune in to hear our views on the best marketing strategies to prepare for another whirlwind of a year in 2023 and how to build on past milestones to achieve your goals! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Plan Your Marketing For The New Year. [00:37] Why you should focus on achievable goals, rather than lofty targets, for 2023. [01:42] How to take macroeconomic trends into account during your planning phase. [02:44] How to implement the ICE model when you plan your marketing in 2023. [05:03] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [05:11] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/21/20228 minutes, 37 seconds
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He Built A 84M View YouTube Channel on Pokemon with ZERO Experience #2314

When Pat Flynn first took an interest in Pokémon, he saw it as a way to bond with his kids. But once he started diving deeper, he discovered a world of content available on YouTube. Even though the Pokémon players who populated YouTube were way more experienced than Pat, his entrepreneurial mind recognized an opportunity. Today on the show, we get together with the multi-talented Pat Flynn, a Serial Entrepreneur, Author, Creator, and Founder of SPI (Smart Passive Investment) Media. Tuning in, you’ll hear Pat discuss how he crafted his approach to Pokémon content during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and managed to build his 84M view YouTube channel, Deep Pocket Monsters, despite having virtually no experience with Pokémon and starting his card collection from scratch. You’ll also learn about Pat’s other business ventures, like SPI and SwitchPod, and why he is a big believer in being upfront with his audience. Patt has an inherent curiosity, and he can’t help but try out new ideas from a desire to see the outcomes, which is a key part of his success as an entrepreneur. To learn more about Pat and his approach to business, make sure you tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: He Built A 84M View YouTube Channel on Pokemon with ZERO Experience. [00:20] Introducing today’s guest, Pat Flynn, Serial Entrepreneur, Author, Creator, and Founder of SPI (Smart Passive Investment) Media. [02:10] Pat’s training in architecture and the surprising way he got into digital products.  [03:24] Why Pat initially shared his income reports and why he decided to stop. [04:52] The importance of being upfront and transparent with your audience. [06:35] Why Pat decided to start a Pokémon channel during the COVID-19 pandemic. [08:50] A breakdown of the numbers behind one of Pat’s videos.  [09:49] The importance of storytelling and emotional connection on YouTube. [10:21] The challenges Pat has experienced with his Entrepreneurial YouTube channel. [12:23] How Pat prioritizes storytelling on his Pokémon YouTube channel. [20:48] The typical amount of time Pat spends making one of his Pokémon videos.  [22:16] A breakdown of how Pat films and edits one of his Pokémon videos. [24:11] Lessons Pat has learned from watching MrBeast on YouTube. [30:29] How much money Pat is spending creating his YouTube content. [33:36] The amount of time Pat is spending per week on his Pokémon YouTube channel. [35:04] How much money a channel like his can expect to make. [37:41] Why subscribers don’t matter as much as they used to. [41:02] Pat’s love of teaching and how he has helped others start businesses and YouTube channels. [43:23] What Pat is looking forward to, along with a sneak peek into his upcoming book. [45:48] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [45:54] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Pat Flynn Pat Flynn on LinkedIn Pat Flynn on YouTube Deep Pocket Monsters on YouTube   SPI Smart Passive Income Podcast SwitchPod MrBeast on YouTube   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/20/202249 minutes, 20 seconds
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Reflecting on our Favorite Business Lesson for 2022 #2313

In episode #2313, we reflect on our favorite business lessons from 2022. From the power of good leadership to hiring amazing teams that you trust, and more, this episode is full of key insights from the past 12 months. Tune in for more top-level marketing tips and strategies from Neil and Eric! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Reflecting on our Favorite Business Lesson for 2022. [00:34] Why people form the foundation of Neil’s favorite business lesson in 2022. [00:51] How hiring amazing people from your industry can help you save time and money! [02:15] A reminder that products and services are all built by people. [03:00] The importance of what Eric calls “trusting but verifying.” [04:11] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [04:15] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     Let my People Go Surfing   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/19/20227 minutes, 42 seconds
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Our Biggest Marketing Win in 2022 #2312

In episode #2312, we are talking about our biggest marketing wins in 2022. Last episode, we highlighted our most significant marketing mistakes from the past year and what you can learn from them. Today, we’re looking on the bright side and sharing key takeaways from some of the greatest successes of the last 12 months! Stay tuned. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Our Biggest Marketing Win in 2022. [00:26] Impression growth from organic social reach, and what Eric likes about it. [01:21] Why under-monetized tools are Neil’s biggest marketing win in 2022. [02:07] How you can benefit from leveraging organic social and buying tools. [02:43] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [02:46] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Shield Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/18/20226 minutes, 14 seconds
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Our Biggest Marketing Mistake in 2022 #2311

In episode #2311, Neil and Eric talk about their biggest marketing mistakes in 2022. Tune in today as each of us each highlight what we believe was our single biggest oversight in the past year, unpack what you can learn from them, and share our advice to help you avoid making the same missteps! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Our Biggest Marketing Mistake in 2022. [00:39] Why focusing too much on reach was a big mistake for Neil. [01:35] Eric emphasizes the ROI that live events can yield. [02:02] Instead of over-indexing on events, Eric suggests targeting smaller groups. [02:44] The importance of showing interest in others. [02:50] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [02:57] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/17/20226 minutes, 26 seconds
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How to Sabotage Your Business #2310

In episode #2310, we share our stories of sabotage from our years in business. You’ll hear our biggest mistakes and lessons, as well as our take on focus, leverage, and expanding too quickly! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to sabotage your business. [00:24] Sabotage stories from our extensive business experience. [00:44] The biggest mistakes Neil made in his business career. [02:14] The importance of maintaining focus. [03:13] The biggest lesson Eric has learned thus far. [03:42] The danger of expanding too fast. [05:32] That’s it for today! [05:43] Go to marketingschool.io for more resources based on today’s topic.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/16/20229 minutes, 3 seconds
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The Importance of Storytelling in Marketing #2309

In episode #2309, we look at the importance of storytelling in marketing. It may be the oldest, but it’s still the most effective marketing strategy. Today we break down what makes it so effective and how to use it most effectively. Tune in for a few examples of good storytelling and resources to deepen your knowledge on the topic. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: The importance of storytelling in marketing. [00:27] The effectiveness of the age-old marketing technique: storytelling. [00:53] How to use storytelling effectively. [01:28] Examples of effective storytelling. [02:38] The frameworks of good storytelling. [03:43] Check out neilpatel.com/about for an example of storytelling for B2B. [04:03] That’s it for today! [04:15] Go to marketingschool.io for more resources based on today’s topic.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Pixar Storytelling: https://www.amazon.com/Pixar-Storytelling-Effective-Pixars-Greatest/dp/1717736408 Storyworthy: https://www.amazon.com/Storyworthy-Engage-Persuade-through-Storytelling/dp/1608685489   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/15/20227 minutes, 35 seconds
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What We Use to Track Our Marketing #2308

In episode #2308, we discuss the tools we use to track our marketing. The answer is more simple than you think! Tune in to find out what companies are getting wrong when it comes to tracking their marketing and how to strike the ideal tracking balance.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: what we use to track our marketing. [00:25] Our simple approach: Google Analytics and Data Studio. [00:44] What companies are getting wrong when it comes to tracking their marketing? [01:19] How to optimize tracking with Supermetrics. [01:49] Why we use different tools for social tracking. [01:55] The ideal tracking balance. [02:41] That’s it for today! [02:51] Go to marketingschool.io for more resources based on today’s topic. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Google Analytics: https://analytics.google.com/ Data Studio: https://datastudio.google.com/ Supermetrics: https://supermetrics.com/   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/14/20226 minutes, 11 seconds
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How To Find Amazing Content Topic Ideas #2307

In episode #2307, we share some of our strategies for finding amazing content topic ideas. We break down how to optimize simple tools like vidIQ, Quora, Google, and your own website analytics. Tune in to discover how best to stay current! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to find amazing content topic ideas. [00:25] How to use vidIQ’s daily ideas feature. [00:55] Quora as an idea-finding strategy. [02:15] How to get ideas using the simple google search strategy. [02:40] How to use your website analytics to generate ideas. [03:15] That’s it for today! [03:27] Go to marketingschool.io for more resources on today’s topic!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro vidIQ: https://vidiq.com/ Quora: https://www.quora.com/   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/13/20226 minutes, 47 seconds
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LinkedIn Growth Hacks for 2023 & Beyond #2306

In episode #2306, we share our LinkedIn growth hacks for you to expand your network in 2023 and beyond. You’ll discover how to get engaging comments on your posts when you should be posting, as well as what type of content is more likely to go viral. Tune in to learn the unorthodox secrets of the LinkedIn algorithm, from carousel posting tips to keeping people on LinkedIn and more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: LinkedIn growth hacks! [00:27] How to get engaging comments on your LinkedIn posts. [01:03] Unorthodox secrets of the LinkedIn algorithm. [01:23] Why it’s best to comment, then like. [02:04] Leaving people on LinkedIn. [02:22] What LinkedIn’s reach is based on. [02:50] Why short sentences are preferable. [03:05] A neat carousel posting tip! [03:29] The recommended amount of engagement. [03:52] The optimal time to post. [04:13] The reach of personal posts. [05:36] That’s it for today! [05:40] Go to levelingup.com/founders to sign up for our founders’ mastermind in February 2023. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Sign up for our founders’ mastermind: levelingup.com/founders   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/20229 minutes, 15 seconds
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Here’s What Messed Up Your Marketing #2305

In episode #2305, Neil and Eric highlight the things that messed up your marketing. Not every campaign is going to succeed. In fact, the unfortunate reality is that most will fail. If you want to reduce your failure rate, however, you must focus on the fundamentals. If you are frustrated that your marketing strategy isn’t working, this is the episode for you! Tuning in today, you’ll learn how to fine-tune your leadership, zero in on the right problems, build a team that will lead you to success, and more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Here’s What Messed Up Your Marketing. [00:26] Unpacking the biggest challenge for every marketing campaign: people. [01:24] Why do the best people know how to focus on the right problems? [02:21] Tips for building a successful marketing team. [03:05] What Chamath Palihapitiya says about building teams on the Lex Fridman Podcast. [03:18] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [03:22] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Chamath Palihapitiya on the Lex Fridman Podcast Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/20226 minutes, 53 seconds
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10 Things that Always Work in Marketing: Part 2 #2304

In episode #2304, Neil and Eric share 10 marketing tips that actually work! If you missed episode #2303, go back and take a listen. We broke down five fail-proof marketing strategies, from going live on social to hosting community-building events and more. Today, we take a look at how you can repurpose content, upsell existing customers, and optimize your conversion rate. Tune in for five more marketing tips that always work!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 10 Things That Always Work in Marketing: Part 2. [00:36] Views are better than no views: how to repurpose your content. [01:25] The power of in-person customer visits. [02:13] Tactics for generating more revenue from existing customers. [03:17] How to optimize your conversion rate by making small changes to your offer. [04:01] Win-win ways to leverage your partnerships. [05:35] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [05:40] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/10/20229 minutes, 10 seconds
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10 Things that Always Work in Marketing: Part 1 #2303

In episodes #2303 and #2304, Neil and Eric share 10 marketing tips that actually work! As we head into 2023, we believe that things are going to get harder before they get easier, but there is a silver lining. The five pieces of marketing advice that we share in this episode, from going live on social to hosting community-building events and more, are guaranteed to see returns, even when times are tough. Stay tuned for Part 2! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 10 Things that Work in Marketing: Part 1. [00:48] Why we recommend hosting dinners for your clients and prospects. [01:27] How going live on your social platforms can get you more views. [02:22] The importance of community building through small events. [02:54] Ways you can benefit from attending conferences. [04:10] How to leverage short-form webinars focused on value delivery. [04:42] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [04:49] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/9/20228 minutes, 19 seconds
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Airbnb’s “Brand vs Search” Bet Pays Off #2302

In episode #2302, we discuss how Airbnb’s brand versus search bet is actually paying off. According to the Wall Street Journal, Airbnb’s strategy of slashing ad spending to invest in brand marketing and lessen its reliance on search-engine marketing has delivered a strong rate of return. Tune in as we unpack why this is the case and explain how honing in on creating an amazing product or service is the best way to win in the long run. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Airbnb’s “Brand vs Search” Bet Pays Off. [00:26] Major changes Airbnb has made to its marketing strategy in recent years. [01:08] Why relying on brand marketing rather than SEO is a good move. [02:18] The demand creation that comes with brand marketing. [03:28] How to leverage things like search and social while focusing on your product. [03:47] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [03:50] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   ‘Airbnb Says Its Focus on Brand Marketing Instead of Search Is Working’ Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/20227 minutes, 18 seconds
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Where We Think Twitter is Going in the Long-Term #2301

In episode #2301, we talk about where we see Twitter going in the long term. After Elon Musk's recent acquisition of the social media platform, there has been much activity and speculation about where the company will be headed in the future. If you want to hear our thoughts on the matter, and why we think betting against Elon is foolish, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Where We Think Twitter is Going in the Long-Term. [00:29] Elon Musk's short time in charge so far and the changes thus far. [00:46] Looking at Elon's amazing track record with different projects. [01:22] Questions about the new features that Elon has proposed for Twitter. [02:14] What would success look like for Twitter and Elon? [03:19] The prioritization of interesting and helpful products. [04:18] Elon's work ethic and his history with companies like SpaceX. [05:02] Why we are still fans of the work that Elon does! [05:47] That's it for today! [05:53] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io for more resources.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Elon Musk  MrBeast  SpaceX    Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/7/20229 minutes, 19 seconds
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5 Tools to Help Scale Up Your Content Production #2300

In episode #2300, we share five tools that can help you scale your content production! If you are looking to save time, improve your materials, and keep moving forward, you have come to the right place. Tune in to hear our best five suggestions for you and your business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Tools to Help Scale Up Your Content Production. [00:23] How Jasper can save you a lot of time and energy when writing content. [00:49] The power of Frame.io for streamlining your video creation processes. [01:18] Using Canva for template creation. [01:50] Planning and scheduling with Airtable. [02:18] How vidIQ can up your YouTube game! [02:54] That’s it for today! [03:01] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io for more resources. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Jasper Frame.io Canva Airtable  vidIQ   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/6/20226 minutes, 27 seconds
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Do White Papers and Webinars Still Work? #2299

In episode #2299, we talk about whether white papers and webinars still work! Moving into the new year, we wanted to share some of our thoughts on the efficacy of these two avenues, and our approach to using them in the near future. If you want to hear about how to make the most of their potential, and which you should focus on, tune in! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Do White Papers and Webinars Still Work? [00:24] Explaining exactly what white papers and webinars are.  [01:30] Good content works; why this rule applies to white papers and webinars. [02:08] Reasons that webinars have worked well for us. [03:10] Getting specific to boost revenue. [03:32] That’s it for today! [03:37] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io for more resources. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/20227 minutes, 2 seconds
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Eric's Content Plan for 2023 #2298

In episode #2298, we speak about Eric's content plan for next year. From more conference appearances to finding a configuration that suits your exact business, there are a number of useful ideas that might help you improve for 2023. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:22] Today’s topic: Eric's Content Plan for 2023. [00:38] Explaining the concept of content remixing. [02:19] Conferences in the new year, and the benefits we have seen doing this 2022. [02:49] Why you do not have to follow the trends from the content kings. [03:20] That is it for today! [03:27] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io for more resources. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Logan Paul MrBeast   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/20226 minutes, 55 seconds
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Neil's Content Plan for 2023 #2297

In episode #2297, we have a look at Neil's content plan for next year. If you want to hear about Neil scaling back on certain aspects of his content creation, and what you should be aiming for in the year ahead with your team, press play! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:23] Today’s topic: Neil's Content Plan for 2023. [00:34] Why Neil is planning to produce less content next year! [01:24] Current ROI for the different content avenues. [02:51] Neil's reach at the moment. [03:00] Avoiding vanity metrics in favor of direct revenue. [03:30] That is it for today! [03:32] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io for more resources.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/3/20227 minutes, 7 seconds
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How We Have Been Leveraging AI Writers #2296

In episode #2296, Neil and Eric talk about how they have been leveraging AI writers. There have been a lot of developments in the AI space recently, but we are only just starting to uncover how to optimally use these new technologies. Tune in to learn more about how to leverage AI writers by giving them better prompts, focusing on shorter sections, and using them to update your content. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How We Have Been Leveraging AI Writers. [00:25] Examples of the AI writing tools that we have been using. [00:53] Why Neil likes to leverage AI writes for shorter sections. [02:36] How to structure your prompts for the best results from your AI. [04:31] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:32] To apply to our Founders Mastermind, visit https://www.levelingup.com/founders! [04:48] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Jasper Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   [If this episode is about NFT then add this below - just change to black font:] "The NFT World is getting more competitive every day, and you don't want to get left behind! Learn how to grow your NFT project: www.youtube.com/c/LevelingUpOfficial"   Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/2/20228 minutes, 14 seconds
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25.6% of All Searches Are Now Zero Click and Here's What You Should Do #2295

In episode #2295, Neil and Eric talk about how 25.6% of all searches are now zero-click, and what you should do. Google’s new methods for displaying search results are becoming increasingly sophisticated. It now provides brief, collated answers to certain searches, resulting in the zero-click-per-search phenomenon. Tune in as we discuss this interesting trend and what you should do to ensure you keep getting clicks. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 25.6% of All Searches Are Now Zero Click and Here's What You Should Do. [00:25] An overview of the study done by Semrush and its findings on zero click trends. [00:41] The definition of zero-click and why it’s on the rise. [01:18] How to counteract the zero-click trend. [01:25] Tips on how to find long-tail keywords to avoid zero-click search results. [02:03] How to get traffic through other search engines, like Quora. [03:50] How building an excellent brand and community can help you combat the zero-click trend.  [05:25] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [05:32] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Semrush Ahrefs Quora Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/1/20228 minutes, 58 seconds
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Should You Hire Friends or Family? #2294

In episode #2294, we discuss whether or not you should hire friends and family. Regardless of the size of your business, hiring someone from your inner circle can be complicated! Ultimately, it comes down to making the right business decision for your company, not your relationship with any one individual. Tuning in today, you’ll learn the importance of setting expectations upfront, what is at risk if hiring a friend or family member doesn’t work out, and why transparency is key, plus so much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Should You Hire Friends or Family? [00:24] Why setting expectations upfront is key. [00:39] How to focus on who is the best fit for the job, not your personal relationships. [01:56] Examples that illustrate the importance of defining your outcomes. [03:08] What is at risk if hiring a friend or family member doesn’t work out. [03:28] Why we don’t suggest hiring family unless you have a big organization. [04:00] The importance of transparency. [04:15] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [04:19] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/20227 minutes, 46 seconds
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Why Some Ad Platforms Will Struggle in The Future #2293

In episode #2293, Neil and Eric discuss why some ad platforms will struggle in the future. Apple’s recent privacy changes on iOS have had a significant impact on digital advertising. With Google looking to follow in their footsteps, we share some tips to help you prepare for and adapt to an eventual decrease in user data; from building a loyal community to diversifying your digital marketing approach, and more! Tune in today. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why Some Ad Platforms Will Struggle in The Future. [00:26] How Apple’s privacy changes have slashed ad ROI across platforms. [00:59] The impact it will have when Google follows in Apple’s footsteps. [02:05] How App Tracking Transparency helped Apple boost its own ad business. [02:58] Why you win if you have first-party data. [03:05] Why you need to be prepared and take an omnichannel approach to marketing. [03:25] The importance of building an audience and a loyal community. [04:03] Why you can’t rely solely on Meta or Google for digital marketing.  [04:16] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [04:25] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: ‘Google follows in Apple’s footsteps, to let users stop ad tracking on Android’ Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/29/20227 minutes, 52 seconds
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Focus on Conversions and Then Traffic #2292

In episode #2292, we talk about why you should focus on conversions first and then traffic. We believe that your conversion rate is the most vital metric when it comes to digital marketing. While both conversions and traffic are essential to your business, having thousands of visitors to your website is no good if they aren’t actually buying your products or services. Tune in today to find out how to grow your bottom line with conversion rate optimization, plus so much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Focus on Conversions and Then Traffic. [00:25] The disproportionate focus on traffic in marketing. [00:56] Why you should focus on conversions first if you want to optimize revenue. [01:51] How to optimize your conversion rate to grow your bottom line. [02:06] Why resource allocation is critical for any business. [02:10] An example that illustrates how focusing on traffic can be a waste of time. [03:31] Common metric-tracking mistakes we see companies make. [03:58] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [04:00] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/28/20227 minutes, 40 seconds
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Why Brands Matter #2291

In episode #2291, Neil and Eric address why brands matter. A few episodes back, we spoke about the power of your brand story. Today, we discuss what it takes to become a brand leader in your category, the importance of honing in on your customer experience, and how you can level up your brand using qualitative and quantitative data, plus so much more! We hope you’ll join us! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:19] Today’s topic: Why Brands Matter. [00:24] An example that illustrates the power of your brand story. [01:01] How to be a category leader by creating an amazing product and customer experience. [02:56] How Tesla demonstrates the importance of customer experience. [03:55] How Joe Rogan capitalized on making his brand an ‘experience.’ [04:26] Why it’s important to focus on what story your brand tells. [04:47] Why quality of service and content are key. [05:07] Actionable insights for how to build a great brand using qualitative and quantitative data. [05:46] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [05:47] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Leveling Up Founders Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/27/20229 minutes, 21 seconds
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Meta Is Adding More Ad Placements - What This Means For You #2290

In episode #2290, Neil and Eric discuss why Meta is adding more ad placements and what this means for you. As you may already know, Instagram is increasing its ad load with the launch of two new ad slots in the Explore grid and in the profile feed. Tuning in, you’ll find out why Meta has made these changes, how you can leverage them to reach more viewers, and what to look out for. For all this and more, don’t miss today’s episode! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Meta Is Adding More Ad Placements: What This Means For You. [00:28] Some of the new ad placements that Meta is introducing. [00:50] Why Meta is making these changes. [01:00] Opportunities and downsides of this increased ad load. [01:39] How Eric believes you can benefit early on. [02:08] What to look out for as competition increases. [02:40] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [02:41] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/26/20226 minutes, 20 seconds
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The Key Ingredient to Successful Ads #2289

In episode #2289, Neil and Eric talk about the key ingredient to successful ads. There’s a lot that goes into making ads that reach your audience, hook their attention, and make a lasting impression. Tune in as we discuss what makes an ad successful and the one key ingredient that makes the magic happen! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Key Ingredient to Successful Ads. [00:25] Why your creative team is so important for unique and impactful ads. [02:35] Examples of some of our favorite ads. [01:48] The structure required for successful ads. [03:03] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:05] Visit https://live.levelingup.com/founders for information on our next Private Founders Events! [03:13] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Facebook Ad Library Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/25/20226 minutes, 39 seconds
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What Google's Step Towards First-Party Advertising Means For You #2288

In episode #2288, Neil and Eric talk about what Google's step towards first-party advertising means for you. Recent trends in better privacy protection have been a welcome improvement for individuals but have introduced new challenges for advertisers. Tune in as we discuss Google’s latest step toward first-party advertising and how advertisers can adapt to a changing landscape. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What Google's Step Towards First-Party Advertising Means For You. [00:25] How the conversation around data privacy has evolved. [00:49] An overview of the new changes that Google has instituted. [01:00] Why Google’s changes will improve your ad quality without compromising anyone’s privacy. [01:12] Learn how machine learning is creating optimized targeting. [01:26] Why big companies like Google and Amazon can provide a roadmap for how to adapt. [02:57] Visit https://live.levelingup.com/founders for information on our next Private Founders Events! [03:00] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:02] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/24/20226 minutes, 29 seconds
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How to Use AI-Produced Video #2287

In episode #2287, Neil and Eric talk about how to use AI-produced video. We’ve seen dramatic advancements in AI in the past few months. Tune in as we discuss the latest developments in AI-produced videos, our favorite tools, and how to use them! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Use AI-Produced Video. [00:25] Learn about Imagen, Google’s new text-to-image diffusion model. [00:58] How text-to-image AI will help companies save money on the video editing process. [02:14] Examples of companies that are providing the tools for AI-generated content. [03:57] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:03] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Imagen Runway Stable Diffusion Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/20227 minutes, 29 seconds
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How Any Company Can Leverage Influencer Marketing #2286

In episode #2286, Neil and Eric talk about how any company can leverage influencer marketing. No matter what industry you’re in, enlisting influencers can lend new life to your marketing campaign. Tune in to learn more about what influencer marketing can do for you! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Any Company Can Leverage Influencer Marketing. [00:25] How enlisting influencers can reinvigorate your company. [01:19] Examples of how WWE have used celebrities and influencers on their shows. [03:19] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:20] Visit https://live.levelingup.com/founders for information on our next Private Founders Events! [03:28] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/22/20226 minutes, 54 seconds
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How Becoming a Media Company Helps You Fight Algorithm Updates #2285

In episode #2285, Neil and Eric talk about how becoming a media company helps you fight algorithm updates. You don’t need to be in the news business to be a media company. Find out how you can become a media company and fight algorithm updates, no matter what you’re selling. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Becoming a Media Company Helps You Fight Algorithm Updates. [00:30] How media companies like The Hustle and Morning Brew achieved success. [01:19] Why being a media company will lead more people to your content. [01:59] Why you don’t need to be in the media creation business to create content about your product. [03:44] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:48] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   The Hustle Morning Brew HubSpot Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/20227 minutes, 14 seconds
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The Main Metrics You Should Track With Your SEO Campaign #2284

In episode #2284, Neil and Eric talk about the main metrics you should track with your SEO campaign. Tune in as we discuss what most companies are focusing on when they track their SEO and what they should be prioritizing instead. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Main Metrics You Should Track With Your SEO Campaign. [00:27] What most companies focus on when they track SEO campaigns. [01:02] The metrics that most companies are neglecting to track. [01:31] When and how to measure impressions and conversions. [01:43] How some of the most successful companies invest in SEO. [02:28] The most important metrics for tracking your SEO campaign. [03:28] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:31] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/20/20226 minutes, 57 seconds
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Just Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing #2283

In episode #2283, Neil and Eric talk about why you should just keep the main thing the main thing. Most of us have more than one interest that we’d like to pursue, but when you split your focus, it tends to come at a cost. The same is true for companies. Listen to today’s episode to learn more about why you should focus on what you are known for and nurture your main ‘thing’ instead of being distracted by multiple pursuits! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Just Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing. [00:39] Why you should focus on what you are known for. [00:53] Our advice for companies that are just starting out. [02:00] Why larger companies can afford to experiment. [03:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:26] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/19/20226 minutes, 52 seconds
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The Best Way to Learn Marketing is to Work at an Agency #2282

In episode #2282, Neil and Eric talk about why the best way to learn marketing is to work at an agency. There’s a lot of experience you can gain when you work at an agency, like being exposed to larger accounts, forming new friendships, and learning from your peers. Tune in as we discuss the benefits of working at an agency and everything the experience has to offer! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Best Way to Learn Marketing is to Work at an Agency. [00:38] What Eric learned from working at an agency. [01:26] How working at an agency allows you to access data across different industries. [02:02] The importance of learning how to adapt. [02:55] How working at an agency gives you access to training and allows you to grow. [03:33] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:38] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/18/20227 minutes, 4 seconds
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An Early Sign Your SEO Isn't Working #2281

In episode #2281, Neil and Eric talk about an early sign your SEO isn't working. For the most part, SEO is a slow and steady process, and you should be in it for the long haul. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t see results and traction early on in the process. Tune in to learn how to measure your SEO and determine whether or not it’s working! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: An Early Sign Your SEO Isn't Working. [00:25] Why SEO is a slow and steady process. [00:51] How to use impressions to see whether your SEO is working. [02:10] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [02:15] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Google Search Console Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/17/20225 minutes, 41 seconds
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Why Marketing Videos on Your Homepage Aren't the Best Idea #2280

In episode #2280, Neil and Eric talk about why marketing videos on your homepage aren't the best idea. If you need a two-minute video to explain what your company does, it will have an adverse effect on your conversion rate. To learn more about posting marketing videos on your home page and what they say about your copy, make sure you tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why Marketing Videos on Your Homepage Aren't the Best Idea. [00:30] Why you shouldn’t need an explainer video to describe what you do. [01:06] How explainer videos decrease conversions. [01:15] What explainer videos can teach you about the quality of your copy. [03:17] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:21] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   vidIQ HubSpot Ahrefs Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/20226 minutes, 47 seconds
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How to Hire A-Player Marketers #2279

In episode #2279, Neil and Eric talk about how to hire A-player marketers. Hiring can be an overwhelming process. Tune in as we discuss recommendations on how to choose A-player marketers amidst a sea of applicants! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Hire A-Player Marketers. [00:25] The benefits of hiring someone who has already accomplished what you need. [01:38] Why finding someone who is a good culture fit is important. [01:54] How to hire for outcomes. [02:20] The importance of creating a good job description. [03:38] How to hire interns and find the right fit for mid-level roles. [04:38] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:43] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   37Signals Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/15/20228 minutes, 9 seconds
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Why MrBeast Thinks Podcasts Are Overpowered #2278

In episode #2278, Neil and Eric talk about why MrBeast thinks podcasts are overpowered. MrBeast is one of the biggest figures on YouTube and has been featured on multiple podcasts. Learn about his recent statements about podcasting and why the medium has so much to offer! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why MrBeast Thinks Podcasts Are Overpowered. [00:25] Some context around MrBeast’s recent statements around podcasts. [01:54] The current state of podcasts and how it’s growing. [02:12] Why you should create a podcast if you don’t currently have one. [02:28] The incredible retention rate that podcasts have compared to other mediums. [03:39] Why advertising converts so well on podcasts. [04:26] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:32] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   MrBeast on YouTube Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/14/20227 minutes, 58 seconds
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Which Social Channels Will Drive More or Less Traffic in 2023 #2277

In episode #2277, Neil and Erick talk about which social channels will drive more or less traffic in 2023. Find out what to expect from Twitter, how YouTube’s algorithm changes will affect you, what LinkedIn has planned, and much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Which Social Channels Will Drive More or Less Traffic in 2023. [00:25] What we expect from Twitter in 2023. [01:05] How YouTube’s algorithm is changing and the impact it will have. [02:36] An overview of the amount of traffic you can expect to generate from LinkedIn. [03:46] Why TikTok has the potential to grow in 2023. [04:51] How Facebook and Instagram will continue in 2023. [05:35] What we predict for Pinterest and Snap in 2023. [05:54] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [06:00] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Twitter YouTube LinkedIn TikTok Instagram Facebook BeReal Pinterest Snap Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/13/20229 minutes, 26 seconds
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How to Make The Most Out Of Conferences #2276

In episode #2276, Neil and Eric talk about how to make the most out of conferences. 2022 saw a surge in in-person conferences, and many of us are a bit rusty when it comes to networking after the heights of lockdown and the COVID-19 pandemic. To hear some great tips on how to make the most out of conferences, and make great connections, be sure to press play now! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Make The Most Out Of Conferences. [00:25] What Eric is doing to prepare for his next conference in Dublin. [00:43] The benefits of becoming a speaker, even if it’s on a panel. [01:26] How you can use apps at conferences to connect with people. [02:13] Identify your goals and use your time at conferences accordingly. [04:32] Visit https://live.levelingup.com/founders for information on our next Private Founders Events! [04:38] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:40] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/12/20228 minutes, 6 seconds
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Our Favorite Way to Grow Faster On YouTube #2275

In episode #2275, Neil and Eric talk about their favorite way to grow faster on YouTube. There are tons of indicators you could choose to focus on to grow your YouTube channel, but often it helps to only focus on one or two. Find out how we are growing our channels and why they are so effective!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s Topic: Our Favorite Way to Grow Faster On YouTube. [00:25] An overview of Eric’s YouTube channel. [00:37] The key error that Eric made with his YouTube channel. [01:17] Why consistency is so important. [01:47] Learn about Neil’s favorite way to grow on YouTube. [03:15] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:31] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   YouTube Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/11/20226 minutes, 57 seconds
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How To Run The Perfect Marketing Meeting #2274

In episode #2274, Neil and Eric talk about how to run the perfect marketing meeting. When it comes to meetings, most people will agree that less is more. Tune in for our rundown of how to make sure your marketing meetings are productive, practical, and efficient, and leave your team feeling aligned and inspired! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Run The Perfect Marketing Meeting. [00:25] How to ensure that your marketing team is aligned. [01:35] What you can do to make marketing meetings more productive. [02:51] How Jeff Bezos approaches his marketing meetings. [03:13] Ensuring your meetings have an objective and solve a problem. [03:50] How to give people the opportunity to give feedback on meetings. [03:59] The value of tracking how much money you are spending on meetings. [06:21]That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [06:24] Visit https://live.levelingup.com/founders for information on our next Private Founders Events! [06:36] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business   Chorus.ai Gong Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/10/202210 minutes, 2 seconds
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Where To Get Winning Content Ideas #2273

In episode #2273, Neil and Eric discuss where to get winning content ideas. We live in an age of information overload and creating winning content is all about being relevant. Tune in to hear about our favorite tools, and learn how they can inspire you and ensure that your content gets seen by the right audience!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Where To Get Winning Content Ideas. [00:26] Why we love using Quora to understand what is popular. [01:27] How vidIQ can help you create excellent content on YouTube. [02:31] Using social media and comments to get content ideas around trends. [03:27] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:32] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Quora Google Suggest AnswerThePublic vidIQ Google Trends Exploding Topics Ubersuggest Instagram TikTok Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/9/20226 minutes, 58 seconds
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This is What's Causing Your Ads to Struggle #2272

In episode #2272, Neil and Eric identify exactly what is causing your ads to struggle. Tune in for key insights on the importance of conversion rate optimization, how to test your adverts, and what it takes to stay on top of the latest trends! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: This is What's Causing Your Ads to Struggle. [00:25] Why conversion rate optimization (CRO) is integral to the success of your ads. [01:25] How to use Facebook ad library for research and inspiration. [01:55] Stay informed on the best practices for CRO. [02:19] The best tools for doing ad research on different platforms. [02:38] Why marketing is becoming more challenging. [03:41] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:47] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Facebook Ad Library Ahrefs Semrush Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/8/20227 minutes, 14 seconds
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Marketing Lessons Learned From Amazon #2271

In episode #2271, Neil and Eric talk about marketing lessons learned from Amazon. In our conversation, we discuss the different things that Amazon does that most people don’t think about and how these decisions have benefitted the company. Discover why putting your customers first is so radical, the unexpected benefits of offering more products and services, and how these lessons have made Amazon the giant it is today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Marketing Lessons Learned From Amazon. [00:25] How having more products and services impacts your traffic and revenue. [01:13] Why Amazon is arguably the most customer-centric company in the world. [01:33] Amazon’s repeated investment in its own business ventures. [02:25] Why Amazon is willing to lose money in the short term. [03:53] Once your audience is big enough, you are essentially an ad company. [04:36] Why transparency is such a powerful marketing tool.  [05:23] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [05:29] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Amazon Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/7/20228 minutes, 55 seconds
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How We're Growing This Podcast To 100M Downloads #2270

In episode #2270, Neil and Eric talk about how they’re growing this podcast to 100M downloads. There are more podcasts than ever to compete with, but that doesn’t mean you can’t stand out from the crowd and increase your downloads. Find out how to use evergreen content to increase your downloads over time, what YouTube can do for your discoverability, and much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How We're Growing This Podcast To 100M Downloads. [00:29] How to curate your podcast subjects to ensure more listens. [00:53] Why you should regularly include evergreen episodes that do well in the long run. [01:34] How to use YouTube to increase your discoverability. [02:38] Examples of how you can increase your topics. [03:45] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:49] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   YouTube Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/6/20228 minutes, 15 seconds
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Eric Goes Back to School: Does College Help You Become a Better Entrepreneur #2269

In episode #2269, Neil and Eric talk about Eric going back to school and ask whether college helps you become a better entrepreneur. Tuning in you’ll learn about the Entrepreneurial Master's Program that Eric joined through his Entrepreneurs’ Organization membership and what he gained from the experience. We discuss some of Eric’s biggest takeaways, including the importance of having an X factor, how to identify yours, and the networking potential of joining a course! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Eric Goes Back to School: Does College Help You Become a Better Entrepreneur? [00:27] Learn about the Entrepreneurial Master's Program that Eric joined. [00:37] The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) and its benefits. [02:04] What Eric has learned from the Entrepreneurial Master's Program thus far. [02:31] How one company found its X factor and transformed its business. [03:24] The networking benefits of joining a program like this. [04:15] Eric discusses whether he’d recommend this course to someone who wants to become a better entrepreneur. [06:29] Visit https://live.levelingup.com/founders for information on our Private Founder's Events! [06:42] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [06:44] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Entrepreneurs’ Organization Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/5/202210 minutes, 10 seconds
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3 Things We Are Excited About in 2023 #2268

In episode #2268, Neil and Eric talk about 3 things they are excited about in 2023. 2022 has been a tumultuous year, from the war in Ukraine, to supply chain disruptions, to widespread uncertainty in the economy. But it’s not all doom and gloom. In today’s episode, we break down how these events are impacting the world and the three surprising things we are excited about for 2023. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 3 Things We Are Excited About in 2023. [00:25] Why a bad economy can present exciting business opportunities. [02:04] An overview of how silicon valley has influenced hiring practices in other industries. [03:11] Why Eric is excited about YouTube in 2023. [03:40] Neil’s thoughts on international expansion and why he’s excited about it. [04:32] Understanding asymmetrical expansion. [05:38] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [05:44] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/4/20229 minutes, 11 seconds
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The Simplest Way to Grow Your Business #2267

In episode #2267, Neil and Eric talk about the simplest way to grow your business. The internet has played an integral part in how people across the world experience globalization, and has facilitated the growth of countless businesses. Tune in to learn about the simplest method for expanding your reach and growing your business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Simplest Way to Grow Your Business. [00:25] How to use international expansion to transform your business. [00:32] What MrBeast did to appeal to an international audience. [00:41] How Neil expanded his ad agency across the globe. [03:00] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:04] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   MrBeast on YouTube Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/3/20226 minutes, 30 seconds
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Counterintuitive YouTube Growth Tips #2266

In episode #2266, Neil and Eric talk about counterintuitive YouTube growth tips. Tuning in you’ll hear about some of the most surprising methods you can use to elevate your channel, from finding your optimal length to writing attractive headlines. Discover how the YouTube algorithm is evolving, what type of content users prefer, and why likes and subscribers don’t matter nearly as much as you may think! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Counterintuitive YouTube Growth Tips. [00:25] How YouTube’s algorithm understands which video length you prefer. [01:01] Why you should generate your own transcripts. [01:47] Why your number of likes and subscribers don’t matter as much as you may think. [02:29] What you need to know about clickbait headlines. [03:03] The value of translating your videos. [03:34] How much you should invest in your production quality.  [04:38] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:45] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   YouTube Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/2/20228 minutes, 11 seconds
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How AI Is Completely Changing The Marketing Game #2265

In episode #2265, Neil and Eric talk about how AI is completely changing the marketing game. AI has been doing some pretty astonishing things lately, from generating intricate conversations to magnificent artworks. And its proficiency in creating visuals from text prompts has left many people wondering how this technology is going to impact different industries. Tune in as we discuss these exciting advancements and how it is changing the marketing game! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How AI Is Completely Changing The Marketing Game. [00:25] An outline of text-to-video technology and how it works. [03:21] How AI can assist your creative team. [04:01] The impact that AI could have on marketing in the long run. [04:30] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:32] Visit https://live.levelingup.com for information on our Private Founders Events! [04:46] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Stable Diffusion Jasper Neuralink Open Source Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/1/20228 minutes, 12 seconds
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How To Grow A Podcast FAST In 2023 #2264

In episode #2264, Neil and Eric talk about how to grow a podcast fast in 2023. Podcasts have grown exponentially over the past several years and show no signs of slowing down. Tune in to learn how you can grow your podcast over a short period of time and become more competitive in 2023! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Grow A Podcast FAST In 2023. [00:35] How to use short-form content to increase your discoverability. [01:20] SEO tactics and how they can help you grow your podcast. [01:54] What keyword research can do for your podcast growth. [02:58] How interviewing established figures can boost your traffic. [03:53] Why you should make all your past episodes available in your feed. [04:51] Our advice on how to run ads and impressions on other podcasts. [06:07] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [06:12] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett Podcast Ubersuggest Logan Paul on YouTube MrBeast on YouTube Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/31/20229 minutes, 38 seconds
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Why Podcasts Are A Huge Growth Hack for 2023 & Beyond #2263

In episode #2263, Neil and Eric talk about why podcasts are a huge growth hack for 2023 & beyond. We break down the challenges of discoverability in podcasting, how to get your voice out there, why consistency is key, and what we’ve learned from building this podcast. Tune in now to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why Podcasts Are A Huge Growth Hack for 2023 & Beyond. [00:27] The challenges of discoverability in podcasting and how to increase yours. [00:56] What we can learn from the Andrew Tate model. [01:34] The current level of competition you can expect when you enter podcasting. [03:51] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:56] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/30/20227 minutes, 22 seconds
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How to Get On The First Page Of Google Instantly #2262

In episode #2262, Neil and Eric talk about how to get on the first page of Google instantly. SEO is a slow and steady game, and you need to be in it for the long haul if you want to see big, consistent returns. But that doesn’t mean you can’t institute effective strategies to get fast results. Tune in for insightful tips and practical strategies on how to rank on the first page of Google quickly and efficiently! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Get On The First Page Of Google Instantly. [00:25] How to use Google News to rapidly increase your traffic. [00:57] What you can do to utilize trends and ‘newsjacking’. [01:33] Understanding how Google serves its customers. [02:01] How to capitalize on opportunities for international expansion through Google. [03:15] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:20] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Exploding Topics My First Million Podcast Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/29/20226 minutes, 46 seconds
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Ugly Businesses Are the Best Businesses #2261

In episode #2261, Neil and Eric talk about why ugly businesses are the best businesses. Many of us are inspired by new and exciting industries, but some of the best businesses are based on basic necessities that everyone needs. It may not be glamorous, but it’s far more consistent than trends! Tune in to learn the ins and outs of why ugly businesses are best! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Ugly Businesses Are the Best Businesses. [00:37] Why you don’t need to have a trendy business to be successful. [02:18] Why running an agency could be considered an ugly business. [03:44] What Codie Sanchez can teach us about buying and running ugly businesses. [03:59] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:05] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Codie Sanchez Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/28/20227 minutes, 31 seconds
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The Best Strategy for Every Social Platform #2260

In episode #2260, we share the best strategy for each social platform. if you want to know what is really moving the needle on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and of course YouTube, be sure to join us. Tuning in you will hear about editing titles, the length of your videos, and when and how to promote your posts. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: The Best Strategy for Every Social Platform [00:26] Why to push YouTube videos hard early on. [01:23] The power of changing a video title. [02:57] Creating engagement on LinkedIn, through stimulating conversation.  [03:33] A quick thought on what's working on TikTok. [03:41] How live content boosts your Instagram numbers. [04:24] Facebook and the length of videos; why to go over five minutes! [04:56] What's working on Twitter right now for getting more impressions.  [05:40] That’s it! [05:46] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Growthoid   Earthweb   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/27/20229 minutes, 12 seconds
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Why We're Doubling Down On Speaking in 2023 #2259

In episode #2259, we talk about why we are doubling down on speaking in 2023. With the shutdowns of the pandemic, in-person events took an obvious knock, and it has been so nice for us to return to some exciting conferences since things have opened up. Tune in to hear the top reasons that we still love speaking in front of the right audience! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: Why We're Doubling Down On Speaking in 2023. [00:25] Ramping up after the quiet period of the last two years. [00:45] Creating brand awareness and connecting with your ideal audience. [01:16] Repurposing content across channels, while building relationships. [02:27] Having fun at events while networking! [02:53] We all want to hang out with people who are working hard and doing cool things. [03:12] That’s it for today! [03:15] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro HubSpot Inbound     Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/26/20226 minutes, 42 seconds
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Building The Next Pixar, Tony Robbins' As A Father, Making The Metaverse Tangible, with Josh from Immi

Animation is a notoriously labor-intensive process and making a quality feature-length animated film can take years. It also requires countless hours of training to become a competent animator. But what if you could bring the power of animation to anyone who has a smartphone? That is the vision behind immi.io; a revolutionary new platform that empowers users to become animators using only their facial expressions! In today’s episode you’ll hear from immi.io co-founder Josh Robbins about the creation of immi.io, how it works, and some of the exciting things they have planned. In our conversation, Josh tells the story of how they partnered with AGMI Studios to create this incredible new product, their unique marketing approach, and how they are attracting partnerships from prominent brands, entertainers, and gaming platforms. We also discuss what it was like growing up with Tony Robbins as a father and what Josh learned from him about creating possibilities and helping others. To learn about the exciting new possibilities in animation, and much more, make sure you tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:35] Introducing Josh Robbins, Founder of immi.io. [01:56] Learn about the animation tool, immi.io, and how it was founded. [04:15] The many ways that immi.io can be used in Creator Mode, from karaoke to real estate.  [04:41] Learn about the streaming service that they will be launching next month. [06:11] What Josh expects from this technology in the long term. [07:11] The immersive world that Josh is building with his partners at AMGI studios. [08:34] Josh’s approach to marketing and how they are creating more awareness. [12:45] The concept of digital ownership and how it has been facilitated by Web3. [14:41] Josh’s predictions for the future worth of NFTs like Crypto Punks. [16:46] An overview of the brands that AMGI is currently working with. [17:17] The exciting potential partnerships between AMGI and entertainers like Coldplay and prominent K-Pop groups. [19:21] How AMGI is building community while also attracting brand deals with artists, musicians, and gaming studios. [20:42] How AMGI represents and evolution from traditional studios like Pixar. [22:50] What it was like for Josh growing up with Tony Robbins as his father.  [25:17] What Josh’s father taught him about creating possibility.  [26:38] The single act of kindness that shaped Tony’s outlook on life. [29:44] Find out what is in Josh’s learning stack and what he is consuming.  [30:49] Hear about Josh’s current approach to investing. [32:29] Where you can find Josh and learn more about immi.io, AMGI Studios, and My Pet Hooligan.  [33:29] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [33:35] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Josh Jenkins-Robbins on LinkedIn America’s Best 401K immi.io AMGI Studios My Pet Hooligan My Pet Hooligan on Twitter CryptoPunks Bored Ape Yacht Club Doge Pound CAZ Investments Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/202236 minutes, 55 seconds
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Neil & Eric's Marketing Software Stack #2258

In episode #2258, we give you the lowdown on our marketing software stack at the moment. You can expect a long list of the different tools and sites we use, and how they all fit together. Tune in to learn more about Canva, Sprout Social, Supermetrics, and many more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Neil & Eric's Marketing Software Stack. [00:34] Analytics tools Eric uses; Mutiny, Typefully, Shield, and Sprout Social. [01:15] Some of Neil's analytic tools: Canva, vidIQ, ClickFrog, and more. [01:58] A little about Salesforce, Convertkit, and Canva. [02:21] More tools for email and content creation. [02:51] Bonus tool recommendation: Loom. [03:33] SimilarWeb, Ubersuggest, Supermetrics, and a few more Google tools! [03:57] That’s it for today! [04:01] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Mutiny  Typefully  Shield Sprout Social ClickFrog vidIQ Canva Convertkit Salesforce  Gong Mixmax  Droplr Bubbl Loom BrowserStack SimilarWeb Ubersuggest Supermetrics   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/24/20227 minutes, 26 seconds
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We Ran A Poll To Determine The Most Valuable Social Channel #2257

In episode #2257, we talk about the poll we ran to determine the most valuable social channel. Across the different platforms, the highest value was attached to YouTube, and it is not hard to see why. With that being said, each site has its merits and there is nothing to stop you from pursuing an omnichannel approach to maximize the reach of your content. Tune in to hear about some suggestions!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: We Ran A Poll To Determine The Most Valuable Social Channel. [00:25] The context of the poll and its findings. [01:00] Value of channels depends on the kind of business you are in. [01:32] We recommend an omnichannel approach to get as much play as possible [01:59] Looking at some comparative YouTube stats. [03:01] Subscriber count is not everything, topics are also important. [03:49] Creating great content that appeals to the masses. [04:31] That is it for today! [04:24] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro VidIQ Alex Hormozi Codie Sanchez Joe Pompliano   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/23/20228 minutes, 12 seconds
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How To Get Better At Marketing In 2023 #2256

In episode #2256, Neil and Eric talk about how to get better at marketing in 2023. Tuning in, you’ll hear our tips and strategies for how to improve your marketing, along with recommendations for resources that can help you discover what works and what doesn’t. We also discuss the value of live marketing events, how to run experiments, and why internships can teach you so much. You won’t want to miss this episode! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Get Better At Marketing In 2023. [00:45] Resources you can use to improve your marketing skills. [01:27] What you can learn from live marketing events. [01:56] How to run one experiment a week to improve your marketing. [02:11] Communities you can join to share and discover effective marketing strategies. [03:07] The value of internships. [03:50] Visit https://marketingschool.io/jobs to access our jobs board!  [04:03] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:10] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast Vanessa Lau on YouTube Neil Patel on YouTube Traffic ThinkTank Marketing School Jobs Board Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/22/20227 minutes, 36 seconds
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How To Build A Billion Dollar Network #2255

In episode #2255, Neil and Eric discuss how to build a billion-dollar network. Tuning in, you’ll learn how Neil and Eric built their network, along with lessons they’ve learned throughout their careers. They elaborate on how to grow your network in the long term by providing value, hosting live events, and more. For top tips and key insights into this important topic, make sure you tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Build A Billion-Dollar Network. [00:59] Why it takes a long time to build a billion-dollar network.  [01:10] The importance of creating value if you want to build your network. [01:40] How to give without trying to get back. [01:49] Why you should focus on being interested in other people. [03:33] How to kickstart your podcast by interviewing other people. [04:39] The value of live events. [05:30] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [05:33] Visit https://www.levelingup.com/founders/ for information on our Private Founders Events! [05:43] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/21/20229 minutes, 9 seconds
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Can Engagement Pods Skyrocket Your Audience Growth? #2254

In episode #2254, Neil and Eric ask whether engagement pods can skyrocket your audience growth. Social media and the online landscape have drastically changed over the course of the last decade, and so have the role of engagement pods. Tune in as we discuss the role of engagement pods today, whether they are still effective, and which platforms they are best suited for. Press play now to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Can Engagement Pods Skyrocket Your Audience Growth? [00:26] An overview of engagement pods and how they function. [00:49] Whether or not engagement pods are still effective in this day and age. [02:13] The platforms that respond best to engagement pods. [03:04] The real trick to continually seeing returns on your engagement pods. [03:31] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:36] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/20/20227 minutes, 2 seconds
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TCG bets $100M On Finding The Next 'Mr. Beast' #2253

In episode #2253, Neil and Eric talk about how TCG is betting $100M on finding the next 'Mr. Beast'. We discuss the private equity firm, TCG, and why they invest in companies that define culture. We also delve into Mr. Beast’s brand, why his outsized influence is akin to being a media company, and why being an influencer isn’t always as profitable as it seems. For all this and more, make sure you tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: TCG bets $100M On Finding The Next 'Mr. Beast'. [00:25] Learn about TCG, a private equity firm, and who they invest in. [00:38] An overview of Mr. Beast, his channels, and his stature on YouTube. [01:25] Why being an influencer isn’t always as profitable as it may seem. [02:16] How Mr. Beast invests well and deploys sponsorship dollars into his videos. [04:04] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:11] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   TCG Night Media Mr. Beast on YouTube Logan Paul on YouTube Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/19/20227 minutes, 37 seconds
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Building a Skool Community with Sam Ovens #2252

In episode #2252, we chat with Sam Ovens, Founder of Skool, about building a Skool community and his approach to business. Tuning in you’ll hear Sam’s advice on how to create effective synergy between your cash flow and your assets, why it helps to become comfortable with debt, and how he was able to build his company without investors and as a result only be accountable to himself. He also expands on how you can change your products while keeping your brand consistent, why Masterminds are so important and why he loves them so much! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Building a Skool Community with Sam Ovens. [00:35] Get to know our guest, Sam Ovens. [00:51] Sam’s fundamental advice to his mastermind members. [01:45] How to create good synergy between cash flow and assets. [02:07] Why the best investment is in your own business. [04:20] How Sam was able to create his companies without investors. [04:36] An overview of Sam’s current business expenses. [05:39] Why your brand can stay constant even when you change your products. [06:26] Learn why Sam’s mastermind is so successful and how it has helped its clients.  [08:35] How Sam differentiated himself to build Consulting.com. [09:21] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [09:24] Visit https://live.levelingup.com for information on our Private Founders Events! [09:51] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Sam Ovens Skool Consulting.com Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/18/202213 minutes, 17 seconds
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How to Grow a Media Company (led by Erik Rivera) #2251

In episode #2251, Erik Rivera talks about how to grow a media company. He owns a holding company of pet businesses and he has recently opened up a handful of websites which he has transformed into media companies. In this session from the Leveling Up Founders Event in Beverly Hills, he talks about this entire process. Tune in to find out about the different frameworks he uses to build authority media sites in less than 12 months! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Erik Rivera on How to Grow a Media Company. [00:45] The three frameworks that Erik uses to build authority media sites in less than 12 months. [00:55] An introduction to the topical authority framework and how it works. [01:34] How to find the keywords to create your content around. [02:59] Other tools to help you finalize your roadmap to being an authority on your subject. [03:30] Why you should publish your content all at the same time. [04:20] An introduction to the digital PR framework. [05:04] How to find trending topics to intersect with the topic you cover. [05:25] The value of running a data-driven survey. [05:38] How to find and reach out to journalists that cover your topic [06:05] Find out more about the Leveling Up Founders Event at live.levelingup.com. [06:36] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! [06:43] Go to https://marketingschool.io/ to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     Erik Rivera   Ahrefs  Keyword Insights Clearscope Surfer SEO Google Trends BuzzSumo PollFish  Muck Rack lemlist  Find out more about the Leveling Up Founders Event at live.levelingup.com  Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/17/202210 minutes, 2 seconds
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Leveling Up Your Personal Brand & Building Influence with Chris Do #2250

In episode #2250, we chat with Chris Do, Founder, and CEO of The Futur, to talk about leveling up your personal brand and building influence. Chris unpacks what it takes to build a strong and impactful brand that resonates with your audience, why branding is all about impression management, and how you can elevate your personal brand through intentional work. For top tips and profound insights on how to master your branding strategy, make sure you press play now! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Leveling Up Your Personal Brand & Building Influence. [00:35] Get to know our guest, Chris Do, a loud introvert and recovering graphic designer! [00:58] Why Chris identifies as a teacher, not an influencer. [02:22] How Chris started making YouTube content and how the decision changed his career. [03:34] Marty Neumeier’s definition of branding: a gut feeling that a person has about a product, service, or organization. [05:13] Understanding what constitutes a strong brand. [07:19] Why everyone has an unintentional personal brand and how to build yours intentionally.  [09:37] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [09:39] Visit https://live.levelingup.com for information on our Private Founders Events! [10:08] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Chris Do on LinkedIn The Futur   The Brand Gap: How to Bridge the Distance Between Business Strategy and Design   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/16/202213 minutes, 34 seconds
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Pricing and Retention Strategies (led by Patrick Campbell) #2249

In episode #2249 we hear another session from the Leveling Up Founders Event where Patrick Campbell talks on the topic of pricing and retention strategies. Patrick recently sold his company ProfitWell to Paddle for about $250 million. On a monthly basis, he asks himself the question “What if a private equity firm bought us tomorrow?” Tune in to find out how looking at your business through the eyes of a private equity firm can help you in terms of pricing and retention. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Patrick Campbell on Pricing and Retention Strategies [00:45] Why you should ask yourself “What if a private equity firm bought us tomorrow?” [01:20] Why you should raise your prices if your NPS is over 20. [01:32] How to raise your prices and suggestions around messaging. [02:46] The most important point to include in your messaging.  [03:13] The importance of add-ons.  [03:48] Price localization: why you should have different prices for different regions.  [04:14] Why you should cap discounts at 15% [04:32] Why 15 - 20% of your new monthly revenue should come from your existing user base. [04:57] Patrick’s closing words on cuddling with the chaos. [05:19] Find out more about the Leveling Up Founders Event at live.levelingup.com [05:50] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [05:56] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Patrick Campbell  ProfitWell  Paddle Find out more about the Leveling Up Founders Event at live.levelingup.com  Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/15/20229 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ultimate Hot Seat Session with Eric and Neil #2248

In episode #2248, we do an ultimate hot seat session with Eric and Neil. Tuning in, you’ll get a firsthand look at our Leveling Up Founders Event and get a feel for our Mastermind environment. Neil answers questions from our audience and shares his insights on what he’s learned from running an agency as well as what it took for him to reach this point. We also discuss how to be an effective leader, why you shouldn’t let society dictate your decisions, and how to hone in on what you want to establish as the core of your business going forward. To learn more about what our events are all about, press play now! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Ultimate Hot Seat Session with Eric and Neil. [00:20] Learn about the Leveling Up Founders Event. [00:43] How Leaders like Dharmesh Shah and Neil Patel operate in their zone of genius. [01:47] Why running a successful company takes time. [02:06] The greatest difficulties of running an agency. [03:36] An outline of how to build courses and run masterminds. [05:25] How Neil founded his agency. [08:30] Why you should focus on what you enjoy doing. [10:25] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [10:25] To learn more about the Leveling Up Founders Event, visit https://live.levelingup.com/. [10:54] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Inbound Leveling Up Mastermind Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/14/202214 minutes, 20 seconds
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What's Happening with Marketing in this Economy #2247

In episode #2247, we talk about what is happening with marketing in this economy. The current economic instability and downturn that we are seeing on a global level is influencing many big companies to cut marketing costs, but does this mean you should too? Tune in to find out why swimming against the tide can sometimes be the best plan! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What's Happening With Marketing in this Economy. [00:26] Current cutbacks in light of the stock market movements and inflation. [00:52] How to take this information and make the best decisions for your business. [01:14] When to stick with your marketing budget and plan despite the dips. [01:59] Bucking the trends and spending more when others are not! [02:07] That’s it for today! [02:13] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io for more resources.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro  Warren Buffett    Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/13/20225 minutes, 40 seconds
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Advanced Hiring Techniques: How The Best CEOs Create An Unfair Advantage with Ayman Abdullah #2246

In episode #2246, we hear from Ayman Abdullah on advanced hiring techniques and how the best CEOs create an unfair advantage. Ayman is the former CEO of AppSumo where he helped take the company from $3 million to about $80 million in revenue per year. He is now a CEO Coach. In this session from the Leveling Up Founders Event, he sheds light on the playbook used by some of the top companies in the world to hire the best talent. Tune in to hear these helpful tips as well as some of the mistakes you’ll want to avoid! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic:  Ayman Abdullah on Advanced Hiring Techniques.  [00:43] The playbook used by some of the best companies in the world that nobody talks about. [00:55] How to find the people willing and able to be promoted into the role you’re recruiting for. [01:29] Why if you want a specific VP, you should hire them as an advisor. [01:51] Mistakes to avoid such as hiring too fast because you’ve lowered the bar. [02:19] How to relieve the pressure on your team if you can’t find the right candidate.  [02:33] Why you shouldn’t be too passive in the hiring process. [02:49] Why you should never underpay.  [03:49] How people who interview well don’t necessarily make the best hires. [04:07] Why skills tests should be part of your hiring process. [05:04] Why hiring is your number one job as a CEO. [05:16] Find out more about the Leveling Up Founders Event at live.levelingup.com [05:47] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [05:54] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Ayman Abdullah   AppSumo Find out more about the Leveling Up Founders Event at live.levelingup.com Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/12/20229 minutes, 13 seconds
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Are Reels Dead? TikTok Users Spend More Than 10x Time Watching Videos Per Day Vs Reels #2245

In episode #2245, we investigate whether Reels are dead, in light of the recent statistics that are available. Even if numbers are down for Instagram videos, that does not necessarily mean you should abandon the feature and the platform! Tune in to hear why something is better than nothing, and how to make the most of platforms copying each other. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Are Reels Dead? TikTok Users Spend More Than 10x Time Watching Videos Per Day Vs Reels. [00:29] What the statistics show us currently. [00:44] Other features on Instagram, and why TikTok is not necessarily winning. [01:35] Repurposing content and maximizing your reach across the platforms. [01:48] Meta's numbers around engagement with Reels. [02:20] Why we recommend posting to YouTube Shorts. [02:51] The benefits of the social media sites copying each other. [03:14] That’s it for today! [03:19] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io for more resources.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/20226 minutes, 46 seconds
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Operating Lessons from Building The $110M Acquisition.com Machine with Leila Hormozi #2244

In episode #2244, we get together with Leila Hormozi, Managing Partner and COO at Acquisition.com to unpack operating lessons she’s learned from building the $110M Acquisition.com machine. Tune in to hear a breakdown of how Acquisition.com helps its clients along with Leila’s top insights on marketing and sales, and why it’s so important to optimize before your scale! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Operating Lessons from Building The $110M Acquisition.com Machine. [00:25] Get to know today’s guest, Leila Hormozi, Managing Partner and COO of Acquisition.com. [00:35] Learn about Acquisition.com’s three-step mechanism. [00:58] An overview of what it’s like to partner with Acquisition.com. [01:11] The value of optimizing before you scale a company. [01:41] How Acquitision.com helps companies optimize. [02:35] Examples of what most companies need to optimize. [04:37] How customers that are reached through organic marketing differ from those reached through paid marketing. [09:26] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [10:03] Visit https://live.levelingup.com for information on our Private Founders Events! [10:30] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Leila Hormozi on LinkedIn Leila Hormozi on Instagram Acquisition.com Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/10/202213 minutes, 56 seconds
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Here's How Starbucks Is Embracing NFTs #2243

In episode #2243, we talk about how Starbucks is embracing NFTs! From new loyalty rewards and increased opportunities for creative marketing, there are a lot of lessons to be learned from Starbucks' recent moves. Tune in to find out what we expect the company to gain from entering the world of NFTs. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Here's How Starbucks Is Embracing NFTs. [00:39] Updates on Starbucks' recent partnership with Polygon. [00:52] Thoughts on why Starbucks is taking these steps right now. [01:52] The example that Starbucks is setting for embracing new tech. [02:55] Some of the exciting avenues that are emerging from this partnership. [04:16] That’s it for today! [04:21] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io for more resources.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Starbucks Polygon  Jeff Bezos    Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     "The NFT World is getting more competitive everyday, and you don't want to get left behind! Learn how to grow your NFT project: www.youtube.com/c/LevelingUpOfficial"   Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/9/20227 minutes, 49 seconds
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Building a 10M Monthly View Content Machine (led by Codie Sanchez) #2242

In episode #2242, we hear from Codie Sanchez about building a 10 million monthly-view content machine. In this session from a Leveling Up Founders Event, Codie shares how she went from a following of 170 people to 2 million with 50 -100 million views a month in just 220 days. In doing so, she created a profitable business in just 30 days. Tune in to find out the true power of attention arbitrage and discover why and how you can grow a personal brand on the internet without dancing like a teenager! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Codie Sanchez on Building a 10M Monthly View Content Machine. [00:41] What inspired Codie to depart from M&A to create content and how it blew up? [02:01] How content is the new leverage and its misunderstood value? [02:19] The four types of leverage and how they came into existence.  [03:02] The 21st-century type of leverage: attention. [03:23] Why having a personal brand is essential to using leverage to its maximum potential. [03:49] The power of attention arbitrage.  [04:39] Why and how you should grow on the internet without dancing like a teenager. [05:07] Why Cody is focusing more on the why than the how. [05:31] The problem of people not spending enough time on content.  [05:52] Find out more about the Leveling Up Founders Event at live.levelingup.com. [06:22] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [06:29] Go to https://marketingschool.io/ to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Codie Sanchez  Find out more about the Leveling Up Founders Event at live.levelingup.com Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/8/20229 minutes, 49 seconds
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How to Throw a Slam Dunk Live Event #2241

In episode #2241, we talk about how to throw a slam dunk live event! If you are wanting to host something impactful for all your attendees, we offer you a few tips and tricks that help you on your way. Tune in to learn more about where to put your energy, how high to aim, and selecting the right people to show up!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Throw A Slam Dunk Live Event. [00:27] The event that Eric recently threw in Beverly Hills. [01:17] Breaking down the priorities of events, and why people are the main focus. [02:17] Creating an event that has space for connection, collaboration, and elevation. [03:22] Why filtering the attendees can the boost the value on offer. [04:04] Reasons to attend different size events to spread a wider net. [04:32] The infrastructure and planning that goes into something memorable. [05:15] That is it for today! [05:20] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io for more resources. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leveling Up Mastermind    Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/7/20228 minutes, 47 seconds
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The $100M Brand Building Playbook with Alex Hormozi #2240

In episode #2240, we sit down with Alex Hormozi, co-founder of Acquisition.com to talk about the $100M Brand Building Playbook and what he has learned from building, growing, and selling multiple companies. Tune in to discover key lessons from Alex’s career, including why he believes it’s faster to buy than to build, how to scale, and the one thing you need to focus on when hiring! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The $100M Brand Building Playbook. [01:08] Learn how our guest, Alex Hormozi, first started building and selling companies. [03:55] How Alex founded Acquisition.com. [04:28] The story of how Alex obtained the domain name for Acquisition.com. [05:48] Alex’s attitude to his wardrobe and why he is a practical dresser. [07:52] Alex’s brand-building playbook and an overview of their current online reach. [08:26] Why it’s faster to buy rather than build. [09:26] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:24] Visit https://live.levelingup.com for information on our Private Founders Events! [03:24] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Alex Hormozi on Linkedin Alex Hormozi on YouTube Acquisition.com Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/6/202212 minutes, 32 seconds
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How Event Based Tokens Will Change Marketing #2239

In episode #2239, we talk about how event-based tokens will change marketing. If you want to get a basic understanding of what differentiates tokens from regular commerce, and how this can lead to increased investment and engagement with events and communities, you have come to the right place. Tune in to find out more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:23] Today’s topic: How Event-Based Tokens Will Change Marketing. [00:28] Unpacking the meaning and potential of event-based tokens. [01:30] Building a community and having fun while doing it! [01:57] The difference between tokens and charging dollars. [02:56] Examples of how we become tied to communities. [03:12] That is it for today! [03:20] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io for more resources.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leveling Up Podcast Creators of Web3 Capital Camp   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     "The NFT World is getting more competitive every day, and you don't want to get left behind! Learn how to grow your NFT project: www.youtube.com/c/LevelingUpOfficial"   Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/5/20226 minutes, 45 seconds
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Lessons and Strategies of Growing a 600K YouTube Channel (Vanessa Lau) #2238

In episode #2238, we hear from YouTuber, Instagrammer, and Course Creator Vanessa Lau. In this session from the Leveling Up Founders Event in Beverly Hills, she talks about how she achieved a YouTube platform of over 600 000 subscribers. Tune in to hear all about what lessons Vanessa wishes she had learned sooner to grow her channel faster and what you should be paying attention to, doing, and aiming towards as you grow yours! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Lessons and Strategies of Growing a 600K YouTube Channel with Vanessa Lau. [00:44] The first lesson: pay attention to what is fueling growth for other people. [01:21] Lesson two: Piggybacking on titles to get on “suggested”. [02:34] The benefits of investing in third-party platforms like TubeBuddy. [02:59] Why a higher click-through rate shouldn’t always be the goal. [03:51] The next lesson: How to read your audience retention report. [04:35] Why your intro should be 30 seconds or less. [05:16] What you want to aim for when looking at your audience retention report. [05:36] Find out more about the Leveling Up Founders Event at live.levelingup.com  [06:06] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [06:13] Go to https://marketingschool.io/ to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Vanessa Lau   Vanessa Lau on Instagram  Vanessa Lau on YouTube  Find out more about the Leveling Up Founders Event at live.levelingup.com Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro  TubeBuddy   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/4/20229 minutes, 33 seconds
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Recap of Eric's Leveling Up Founders LA Private Event #2237

In episode #2237, we reflect on Eric's recent Leveling Up Founders event, considering some of the high points and most enjoyable elements. If you want to hear about why these sort of events can be so impactful for attendees, and what Eric plans to do in future events of a similar nature, tune in! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Recap of Eric's Leveling Up Founders LA Private Event. [00:42] Neil's high points of the event: meeting amazing people, new learnings, and fun! [02:00] Attracting attendees with great speakers, impressing them with the community atmosphere. [03:18] Communicating different perspectives through the presentations. [03:28] A few thoughts on future events. [04:13] That’s it for today! [04:15] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro    Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/3/20227 minutes, 44 seconds
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Should You Work With SMB Clients? #2236

In episode #2236, we share some thoughts on whether or not you should work with SMB clients. If you are trying to decide whether SMB is a good route for you and your business, we are here to help. Tune in to hear why working with SMB clients might not be as bad an idea as some people say, and a few tips for making the most of this avenue. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:22] Today’s topic: Should You Work With SMB Clients? [00:25] Typical messaging about working with SMB clients. [00:46] A few things to keep in mind about reducing churn and ensuring growth.  [02:00] The skillset associated with working with SMB clients. [02:46] That’s it for today! [03:24] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to find more episodes. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/2/20226 minutes, 18 seconds
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Our Framework For Scheduling Social Content #2235

In episode #2235, we share our framework for scheduling social content. If you want to hear all about our philosophy and tools for getting quality posts and content out on a regular basis, this is the episode for you. We discuss Sprout Social, outsourcing certain tasks, and more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:23] Today’s topic: Our Framework For Scheduling Social Content. [00:37] Neil's process for his different forms of content, and the parts he outsources.  [02:25] Eric's team's scheduling process and how Sprout Social fits into this. [03:31] Why podcasts are the easiest kind of content to schedule. [02:35] A reminder to go check out our YouTube channel! [03:50] That’s it for today! [03:53] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/improve to help us get better. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Sprout Social    Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/1/20227 minutes, 28 seconds
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How We Stay Focused To Achieve The Best Marketing Results #2234

In episode #2234, we talk about how we stay focused to achieve the best marketing results. Tune in to hear about some tools, tactics, and strategies that keep us moving forward, and our businesses growing!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How We Stay Focused To Achieve The Best Marketing Results. [00:34] Focusing on continually causing compounded growth. [01:42] Tackling one big thing every day.  [03:48] Why focus is so important and the mistakes we made early on. [04:27] That’s it for today! [04:38] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro RescueTime    The ONE Thing Rize   Joe Hruska     Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/30/20228 minutes
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How Generative Search Will Change Marketing Forever #2233

In episode #2233, we talk about how generative search will change marketing forever. Advances in the machine learning and artificial intelligence fields are now truly being felt on the ground, and one of these branches is clearly in generative search. Tune in to hear some of our thoughts on these possibilities and how marketing will be affected in the near future. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Generative Search Will Change Marketing Forever. [00:28] The conversation that sparked this episode. [01:53] What will change in the realm of content creation with these advances? [02:49] Why you should start playing around with this technology now. [03:30] That’s it for today! [03:24] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Runway ML on Twitter  Descript  StableDiffusion Subreddit    Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/29/20227 minutes, 3 seconds
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If We Could Only Have One Marketing Tool - Our Choice Is #2232

In episode #2232, Neil and Eric talk about the marketing tool they would use if they could only choose one. When it comes to identifying the most important marketing tool, there are a lot of options to pick from. Tune in to learn which tool we believe is more important than any other and what it has to offer. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: If We Could Only Have One Marketing Tool - Our Choice Is. [00:32] Why AB tests are crucial to successful marketing. [01:01] Learn what Neil’s top tool choice would be. [01:07] Eric’s top tool and why he would choose it. [01:38] Why experimenting is integral to creating leverage. [02:08] Why creating a culture of experimentation is so important. [02:58] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:05] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   WYSIWYG Mutiny HQ Andrew Chen Andreessen Horowitz Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/28/20226 minutes, 31 seconds
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What You Can Learn From Andrew Tate's Marketing #2231

In episode #2231, Neil and Eric talk about what you can learn from Andrew Tate’s marketing. Andrew Tate’s views are undeniably misogynistic and harmful, but it is worth examining his social media strategy, even if he is a reprehensible figure. Tune in as we discuss how controversial content affects your online exposure, and why this isn’t always the best marketing tactic. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What You Can Learn From Andrew Tate's Marketing. [00:25] Disclaimer: Why we do not support Andrew Tate. [00:39] How being controversial online can cause virality. [01:24] Why being controversial generally doesn’t result in successful marketing. [02:04] How Andrew Tate’s relevance has fluctuated. [02:24] Marketing lessons anyone can learn from Andrew Tate’s social media. [02:51] Why controversial marketing is not the best way to generate long-term sustainable revenue.  [03:50] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:57] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/27/20227 minutes, 23 seconds
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Investments We Missed Out On and Lessons Learned #2230

In episode #2230, Neil and Eric talk about investments they missed out on and key lessons they’ve learned. We share some of the investment opportunities we missed for big companies like Uber and Airbnb, and why one of the best ways to make money is by investing in yourself. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Investments We Missed Out On and Lessons Learned. [00:25] Learn about some of the companies Neil missed out on investing in. [00:37] What Neil learned from missing out on investing.  [00:49] Why it’s actually okay to miss out on other people’s investments. [02:13] Companies that Eric didn’t invest in and why he decided to invest in himself instead. [04:27] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:33] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Uber Airbnb Riverside Betterment Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/26/20227 minutes, 59 seconds
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7 Split Tests You Won’t Regret Running #2229

In episode #2229, Neil and Eric talk about seven split tests you won’t regret running. One of the most reliable ways to determine effective marketing methods is by running split tests. Tune in to learn how to make shopping easier, why upsells are crucial, and who you should be surveying! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 7 Split Tests You Won’t Regret Running. [00:25] How to use Paypal, Apple Pay, and Shop Pay to run your first split test. [00:59] Why you should test one and two-step checkouts. [01:22] Learn what order bumps are and how to implement them. [01:47] Why upsells are crucial. [02:11] How personalization can increase optimization. [02:30] Find out who you should be surveying and how to run tests based on the results. [03:06] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:10] Check out https://www.marketingschool.io/jobs to see our job postings or post a job of your own! [03:22] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   PayPal Apple Pay Shop Pay Optimizely Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/25/20226 minutes, 48 seconds
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Rising Interest Rates Will Make Marketing More Affordable #2228

In episode #2228, Neil and Eric talk about why rising interest rates will make marketing more affordable. Warren Buffet famously said, “be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful”. We can learn a lot from this statement, especially during times of uncertainty. Join us as we discuss the relationship between debt, rising interest rates, and how to leverage your assets and capitalize on more affordable marketing! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Rising Interest Rates Will Make Marketing More Affordable. [00:25] The relationship between debt and rising rates. [01:43] What Warren Buffet can teach us about how to deal with rising interest rates. [02:35] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [02:48] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/24/20226 minutes, 14 seconds
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Why the Easiest Way to Go Broke is By Acting Rich #2227

In episode #2227, Neil and Eric talk about why the easiest way to go broke is by acting rich. When you’re making hundreds and thousands of dollars, it can be tempting to splurge your cash on non-essentials and luxury items. Tune in to learn how to handle your money smartly and why you shouldn’t spend your earnings as if you are a millionaire! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why the Easiest Way to Go Broke is By Acting Rich. [00:25] Why the best way to succeed as a marketer is by saving your money. [02:35] Why people often feel pressure to appear rich and how to live more frugally. [03:12] The difference between being wealthy and rich. [03:46] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:52] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/23/20227 minutes, 18 seconds
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3 Reasons Why Your Lookalike Audience Isn’t Converting #2226

In episode #2226, Neil and Eric talk about the three reasons why your lookalike audience isn’t converting. Tune in to learn how to reduce ad fatigue, narrow your focus, and use a more hard-sell approach to help you convert your lookalike audience! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 3 Reasons Why Your Lookalike Audience Isn’t Converting. [00:25] Why you need to narrow your focus to optimize conversion rates. [00:48] Learn how ad fatigue could be affecting your conversion rates. [01:18] How to use a more hard-sell approach with your lookalike audience. [02:00] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [02:06] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/22/20225 minutes, 32 seconds
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The #1 Benefit of Joining a Mastermind Nobody Talks About #2225

In episode #2225, Neil and Eric discuss the number one benefit of joining a mastermind that nobody talks about. The most common advice when doing a mastermind is that you shouldn’t do business with your peers. Tune in to learn why this isn’t always true and how to choose a mastermind that will help you network and grow your business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The #1 Benefit of Joining a Mastermind Nobody Talks About. [00:30] How masterminds can help you network. [01:02] How to know when you should do business with your peers in a mastermind. [02:58] Advice on how to choose a mastermind that will help you grow your business. [03:20] Sign up for our mastermind at https://www.live.levelingup.com.  [03:27] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:33] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   YPO yWhales Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/21/20226 minutes, 59 seconds
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3 Reasons to Take One Day Off - Especially From the Screens #2224

In episode #2224, Neil and Eric talk about 3 reasons to take one day off – especially from the screens. Modern life has been constructed in such a way that we seem to perpetually be forced to interact with screens, whether it’s for work or leisure. We delve into the benefits of taking a break, and how spending time in nature can help you regenerate and be more calm and productive.   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 3 Reasons to Take One Day Off – Especially From the Screens. [00:32] The benefits of being in nature when you take a break from your screen. [01:07] How getting away from your screen can help you be more productive. [01:45] Learn about Eric’s morning routine and how it helps him achieve balance. [03:15] Why setting aside time to do nothing is great for creativity. [03:41] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:47] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/20/20227 minutes, 13 seconds
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7 Modern Marketing Tools That Will Make Your Life Easier #2223

In episode #2223, Neil and Eric discuss 7 modern marketing tools that will make your life easier. Tune in to learn about the best new tools to help you organize your swipe files, collaborate with clients, create content faster, and much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 7 Modern Marketing Tools That Will Make Your Life Easier. [00:30] How Foreplay will help you organize your swipe files. [01:01] Save time on boring tasks with UiPath. [01:18] Learn about the free conversion benchmarking tool, Varos. [01:43] Discover Ubersuggest’s new free writing tool. [02:07] Use Motion for better collaboration. [02:49] Why Lemlist is a great tool for automating your outreach and cold emails. [03:24] Learn about a great alternative to Loom and other organizational tools.  [04:02] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:07] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Foreplay UiPath Varos Ubersuggest Motion Lemlist Bubbles Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/19/20227 minutes, 34 seconds
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The One Thing Was the Biggest Hurdle in Our Business Career #2222

In episode #2222, Neil and Eric talk about the one thing that was the biggest hurdle in their business careers. Hiring is a complicated process and there are a lot of lessons to learn. Tune in as we discuss the key lessons we’ve uncovered about hiring and why it’s so important to find the right people! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The One Thing That Was the Biggest Hurdle in Our Business Career. [00:27] The key lesson that Neil and Eric have learned about hiring. [00:43] How to hire the right people. [01:22] What the best leaders know about recruiting. [03:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:22] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/18/20226 minutes, 48 seconds
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3 Major Mindset Shifts That Changed Our Lives #2221

In episode #2221, we talk about three major mindset shifts that changed our lives. Sometimes the biggest mindset shifts can happen due to external circumstances, like getting married or having kids, and you can’t always predict how they will shape you. To gain insight into the major mindset shifts that have had a significant impact on our lives, and how they happened, make sure you tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 3 Major Mindset Shifts That Changed Our Lives. [00:45] How Neil discovered that money isn’t everything. [03:01] How Eric has seen Neil change since getting married and having kids. [03:15] What Eric has learned from Warren Buffet and how it shifted his mindset. [04:39] Why you don’t always need to give feedback. [06:18] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [06:24] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/17/20229 minutes, 50 seconds
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How to Build a $1M 1 Person Operation #2220

In episode #2220, Neil and Eric discuss how to build a $1 million one-person operation. There are many benefits to having a smaller organization but if you want consistency, longevity, and the ability to potentially sell your business and create a much higher net worth, you need to hire people. Tune in as we discuss the pros and cons of companies of different sizes and what it truly means to run a $1 million one-person operation. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Build a $1M 1 Person Operation. [00:25] The benefits of a smaller organization. [00:51] Our preferences when it comes to the size of our organizations. [01:13] Why having a small team isn’t necessarily the best way to run a business. [02:02] How to create high leverage products without spending all your time on them. [02:36] Examples of successful $1 million one-person operations. [03:12] How running a one-person operation affects your longevity.  [04:10] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:17] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Nomad List OKAY.com Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/16/20227 minutes, 43 seconds
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How Eric Sold Out 12,345 NFTs in 19 Minutes #2219

In episode #2219, Neil and Eric talk about how Eric sold out 12,345 NFTs in 19 minutes. The world of crypto and NFTs moves fast. Gone are the days when you could do a launch selling profile pictures and make millions of dollars instantly without delivering anything of value. To find out what Eric did for his launch strategy and why he’s so proud of the product they’ve put out into the world, make sure you tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Eric Sold Out 12,345 NFTs in 19 Minutes. [00:36] Learn about the meta of NFTs. [00:47] NFTs are currently experiencing a bear market; here’s what that means. [00:56] How NFT launches have changed and the role of free minting. [01:14] Why Eric is proud of the product he and his team have created. [02:21] An overview of Goblintown and its freemium success story. [03:13] Follow @levelingupNFT on Twitter to learn more! [03:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:25] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Goblintown Leveling Up NFT on Twitter Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     The NFT World is getting more competitive every day, and you don't want to get left behind! Learn how to grow your NFT project: www.youtube.com/c/LevelingUpOfficial   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/15/20226 minutes, 51 seconds
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Is Now A Good Time To Sell Your Business? #2218

In episode #2218, Neil and Eric ask whether or not now is a good time to sell your business. The macro economy has had a tumultuous year, from the crypto crash to high inflation rates, to the war in Ukraine, there have been a lot of factors influencing our global economy. But what does this mean for you if you want to sell your business? Tune in as we break down where the economy is at, and how to know whether now is the right time for you to sell. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Is Now A Good Time To Sell Your Business? [00:37] An overview of the macroeconomy in late August 2022. [00:58] Ask yourself what amount of money would be enough before you decide to sell. [02:15] Why you need to do what’s right for you, regardless of what others may think. [03:59] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:07] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/14/20227 minutes, 33 seconds
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The Best Marketing Leaders Do This #2217

In episode #2217, Neil and Eric talk about what the best marketing leaders do. Any good marketer knows that what works for your competitor, won’t necessarily work for you, which is why you need to use all the tools at your disposal to continually experiment and find what is most effective for your context. Tune in today as we discuss what the best marketing leaders do and how their unique skill sets allow them to find what works for their company. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Best Marketing Leaders Do This. [00:30] Why the best leaders are extremely data-driven. [01:27] Delegation as a skill and why you need to master it as a leader. [01:54] Why the best marketing leaders are also world-class recruiters? [02:44] Check out https://www.marketingschool.io/jobs to see our job postings or post a job of your own! [02:54] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [02:57] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/13/20226 minutes, 23 seconds
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Where You Should Be Focusing To Grow Fast On Social Right Now #2216

In episode #2216, Neil and Eric talk about where you should be focusing your efforts if you want to grow fast on social media right now. It may feel like all the hottest social media platforms are saturated with content, but there’s actually a lot of room for growth and opportunity to create engagement with your product. To learn more about which platforms you should be focusing on and why, make sure you press play now!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Where You Should Be Focusing To Grow Fast On Social Right Now. [00:25] The platforms you should be focusing on if you want to grow fast. [00:56] What TikTok and LinkedIn have in common and how engagement fuels virality. [01:31] Tips on how to generate engagement and grow followers on LinkedIn. [03:27] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:33] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!    Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/12/20226 minutes, 59 seconds
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Facebook Fan Pages Are BACK?! #2215

In episode #2215, Neil and Eric ask whether Facebook fan pages are back. The social media landscape has shifted dramatically since the early days of Facebook, especially with companies like Instagram and TikTok putting visual media at the forefront. Tuning in you’ll hear us discuss how Facebook pages are making a comeback and how to hook onto this trend! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Facebook Fan Pages Are BACK?! [00:35] How the social media landscape has shifted and why Facebook fan pages are worth investigating. [00:49] How engagement is increasing on Facebook fan pages, especially with video content. [01:49] How Facebook is adapting to emulate TikTok. [02:21] Check out https://www.marketingschool.io/jobs to see our job listings or post a job of your own! [02:33] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [02:36] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   THE HOT SCRIPT FORMULA - Hosted by Sunny Lenarduzzi Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/11/20226 minutes, 3 seconds
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Are The Best Marketing Hires Going To Be Remote? #2214

In episode #2214, Neil and Eric talk about whether the best marketing hires are going to be remote going forward. The COVID-19 pandemic has supercharged the remote working trend, but where do we stand now? Tune in as we discuss the future of remote work, the benefits of going hybrid, and how your offerings affect the type of talent you can attract for your business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Are The Best Marketing Hires Going To Be Remote? [00:38] Our thoughts on Apple’s decision to return to work. [00:53] Why we believe the future is hybrid. [01:38] Why offering 100% flexibility attracts the best marketing hires. [03:32] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:36] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/10/20227 minutes, 3 seconds
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How Neil Works With No Direct Reports #2213

In episode #2213, Neil and Eric talk about how Neil works with no direct reports. Each of us has our own unique strengths and weaknesses. And when you’re running a company, you need to understand those and hire accordingly. Tune in to learn about Neil’s strengths and weaknesses and how he has structured his company so that he doesn’t need to be a manager, and instead, can focus on what he's good at! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Neil Works With No Direct Reports. [00:38] Learn how Dharmesh Shah, CTO of HubSpot, has zero direct reports. [01:07] How Neil’s company is structured to allow for him to have no direct reports. [02:11] How to understand your strengths and weaknesses and hire accordingly. [04:29] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:38] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/9/20227 minutes, 38 seconds
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Why the Riches are NOT in the Niches (Beginner Mistake) #2212

In episode #2212, Neil and Eric talk about why the riches are not in the niches. A lot of marketers like to advise that you should find your niche and focus on that. The only problem is that this strategy puts a cap on your potential to grow. Tune in to learn how to avoid this rookie error, and find out what you should be focusing on instead! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why the Riches are NOT in the Niches (Beginner Mistake). [00:25] Why focusing on a niche is limiting and what you should prioritize instead. [00:43] Why total addressable market (TAM) is such an important indicator. [01:34] A reminder of what type of businesses this advice applies to. [03:54] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:59] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/8/20227 minutes, 25 seconds
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Why Clubhouse Failed and What Marketers Can Learn From It? #2211

In episode #2211, Neil and Eric talk about why Clubhouse failed and what marketers can learn from it. During the COVID pandemic, when millions were confined to their homes, Clubhouse experienced a surge in popularity. But what has happened to the platform since then? Tune in as we discuss some of the critical errors they made and how marketers can avoid making the same mistakes! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why Clubhouse Failed and What Marketers Can Learn From It. [00:25] Clubhouse’s biggest error: they limited how users could gain value from it. [01:02] How this caused a shortage of content creators. [01:11] What you can learn from this as a marketer. [01:26] Why marketers should focus on the things that will produce value for customers long-term. [02:08] What Google Trends demonstrates about Clubhouse’s ability to adapt (or not adapt). [03:41] The ROI that Eric has gotten from Clubhouse and what the platform still has to offer.[04:31] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:43] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Clubhouse Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/7/20228 minutes, 9 seconds
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7 Actionable Lessons Every Marketer Can Learn from Warren Buffett #2210

In episode #2210, Neil and Eric talk about 7 actionable lessons every marketer can learn from Warren Buffett. If there’s one thing anyone can take away from Warren Buffet’s teachings, it’s that you should focus your energies on long-term success, not short-term profit. We break down some of his most prescient pieces of advice, why they are so accurate, and how marketing can implement these lessons in their overall strategies for long-term success. Tune in to learn about the power of long-term thinking, why you need to nail it before you scale it, and how Warren Buffet’s lessons have helped us become better marketers! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 7 Actionable Lessons Every Marketer Can Learn from Warren Buffett. [00:25] The power of compounding interest and long-term thinking. [01:08] Why you should always be skeptical of anything that seems too good to be true. [01:55] The advice “Be greedy when others are fearful, and be fearful when others are greedy” and how it applies to marketing.  [02:41] Why you should never risk your reputation or your integrity for the sake of revenue. [03:55] The importance of focus and why you shouldn’t try to do everything. [05:12] The benefits of uncertainty and why focusing on building an amazing company and delighting your customers pays off in the long run. [06:19] The concept of a strike zone and how it applies to marketing. [07:02] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [07:03] Check out https://www.marketingschool.io/jobs to see our job postings or advertise jobs that you have available! [07:15] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/6/202210 minutes, 41 seconds
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Why Every Marketer Should Start Listening to Earnings Calls #2209

In episode #2209, Neil and Eric talk about why every marketer should listen to earnings calls. We’ve gained a ton of insight from listening to earnings calls and it's had a sizable impact on our marketing strategies. They give you the opportunity to learn about your competition, like what’s working and what’s not, in marketing. Tune in to learn more and discover great resources for delving further into this topic! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why Every Marketer Should Start Listening to Earnings Calls [00:25] Some of the insights you can gain from listening to earnings calls. [01:05] Our resource and newsletter recommendations that help you look ahead as a marketer. [01:56] Words of advice from Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger. [02:32] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [02:33] Check out https://www.marketingschool.io/jobs to see our job postings or post a job of your own! [02:44] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Finimize Grit Capital Newsletter Quill Intelligence Brian Feroldi on YouTube Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below   Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.       Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/5/20226 minutes, 10 seconds
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How to Hire Good SEO Freelancers #2208

In episode #2208, Neil and Eric talk about how to hire good SEO freelancers. Throughout our careers, we have had to hire our fair share of SEO freelancers. Tuning in you'll hear about the lessons we’ve learned from the hiring process. We discuss how to identify whether someone will deliver what they claim they will, why you need to be patient and communicate clearly with new hires, and share our recommendations for great resources that will help you find the best SEO freelancers! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Hire Good SEO Freelancers. [00:25] How to identify SEO freelancers on job sites and follow up with their employers. [01:34] The concept of a role scorecard and how to implement it. [02:51] Book and newsletter recommendations for tips on hiring. [03:09] Why you need to be patient when hiring new freelancers. [03:29] The importance of being clear with your expectations. [03:52] Crucial questions to ask potential candidates to determine whether they will deliver high conversion rates.  [04:56] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:58] Check out https://www.marketingschool.io/jobs to see our job postings or post a job of your own! [05:07] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     Who: The A Method for Hiring   SEO Notebook Newsletter SEO Fomo Newsletter Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/4/20228 minutes, 33 seconds
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Why Product Market Fit is Important For Marketers #2207

In episode #2207, Neil and Eric talk about why product market fit is important for marketers. There is a common misconception that marketing can solve all your product issues. The truth is that marketing amplifies the product you already have, which is why product market fit is essential for getting the most out of your marketing strategy. Tune in as we break down this crucial relationship and how it impacts your ROI! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why Product Market Fit is Important For Marketers. [00:25] A brief overview of product market fit. [00:50] How product market fit impacts your ROI. [01:18] Why having an excellent product is so important for marketers. [01:47] Why marketing won’t solve your product issues. [02:44] The importance of a good NPS score. [02:57] Why SaaS companies should keep an eye on their retention rates. [03:07] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:09] Check out https://www.marketingschool.io/jobs to see our job postings! [03:21] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/3/20226 minutes, 47 seconds
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He Works With Tony Robbins and Peter Diamandis and His Company Is Going to Change the World (Fountain Health)

It’s about time we started to move away from the reactive sick-based medical system to a more proactive health-based model. Our guest today is committed to providing people with preventative healthcare through his insurance company, Fountain Health. Robert Rossiter is the CEO of this breakthrough health insurance company and works with the likes of Tony Robbins and Peter Diamandis. In this episode, we learn more about his noble mission and what, precisely, is included in Fountain’s transformative health plans. We discuss the most exciting medical breakthroughs of today and how Fountain intends to bring these breakthroughs to the general public. Rob shares his background and explains how his upbringing informed his value system, like his priority for preparation and the value he gleans from challenges that arise.  Tune in to find out more about the potential of insurance to create sustainable change and prevent disease, not withholding, of course, Fountain’s approach to marketing. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Interview with Robert Rossiter, CEO of Fountain Health Insurance. [00:29] The transformative health plans Fountain Health provides. [00:37] The value of preventative healthcare. [01:19] Rob shares his background in insurance. [01:56] The tests involved in preventative healthcare. [02:19] How Fountain Health applies the concept of convergence to its mission. [03:33] Rob’s specialty in insurance and what led him to Fountain Health. [04:38] Fountain Health Insurance’s core offering.  [06:09] How Fountain enables companies to provide employees with premium healthcare. [07:37] How they aim to bring healthcare breakthroughs to the general public. [07:59] The competitive cost of Fountain Health Insurance. [08:41] The types of companies Fountain is currently working with. [09:46] The apparent lack of competition leaving Fountain at the cutting edge of preventative wellness insurance. [10:27] What Rob is most excited about in terms of health trends and breakthroughs.  [11:29] Fountain’s plan to extend outside of the States. [12:15] Fountain’s approach to marketing. [13:11] The value Rob gleans from the challenges he’s faced along his career path. [14:43] How his upbringing informed his value system. [16:07] Rob shares his favorite business or personal growth books. [17:20] The marketing opportunity Tony Robbins’ book Life Force has provided for Fountain Health. [18:17] The importance of preparation. [19:12] How self-employed individuals can gain access to Fountain Health Insurance. [20:13] A recap of the medical tests covered by Fountain Health. [21:06] Find out how to reach Fountain Health! [21:19] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [21:25] Go to https://marketingschool.io/ to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Robert Rossiter on LinkedIn Fountain Health Insurance Fountain Life   The Future Is Faster Than You Think   Levels   Never Split the Difference Personal Power Life Force   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com   Quick Sprout    Growth Everywhere Single Grain   Twitter @neilpatel    Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/2/202224 minutes, 44 seconds
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7 Copywriting Hacks for High-Converting Copy #2205

In episode #2205, Neil and Eric talk about 7 copywriting hacks for high-converting copy. Despite the rise in video content, text on the page continues to have a uniquely high impact on conversions. So it’s important for you to create engaging copy that sells your product! Learn how you can use your website to convert readers into customers by writing intriguing headlines, leveraging your data, incorporating testimonials, and much more!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Copywriting Hacks for High-Converting Copy. [00:28] An overview of what we mean by high-converting copy. [00:38] How comparisons can help you increase conversion rates. [00:57] The concept of anchoring, and how to implement it by breaking down how you are providing a better deal than your competitor. [01:21] Why you should be incorporating stellar testimonials. [01:43] How to address all the potential objections people may have to buying your product. [03:03] Use your company data to back up your claims. [03:32] How to optimally write your headlines and encourage followers to read further.  [04:26] Think about how your writing can be entertaining.  [05:02] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [05:05] Check out https://www.marketingschool.io/jobs to see our job postings! [05:16] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/1/20228 minutes, 42 seconds
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A Sneaky YouTube Growth Hack That You Probably Haven't Heard Of #2204

In episode #2204, Neil and Eric discuss a sneaky YouTube growth hack that you probably haven’t heard of before. Most social media platforms have introduced a live function over the past few years, but not everyone has given much thought to how you can optimally use it. We discuss how we’ve seen this application being used to great effect, and what this could mean for your social media channels. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: A Sneaky YouTube Growth Hack That You Probably Haven't Heard Of. [00:25] How to use the live feature to grow your YouTube channel. [01:23] How to apply this growth hack to other social media platforms. [01:46] Why your content needs to be amazing for this strategy to work. [02:56] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:01] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/31/20226 minutes, 27 seconds
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Should Your Agency White Label Its Work? #2203

In episode #2203, Neil and Eric discuss whether your agency should white label its work. There are plenty of benefits to white labeling your work, especially when you’re starting out. There are also a handful of great companies that make it easier than ever to start the process. Tune in to find out whether white labeling is right for you! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Should Your Agency White Label Its Work? [00:25] A quick overview of white labeling and how it works. [00:37] The benefits of white labeling, especially when you’re starting out. [01:01] How white labeling is like a higher form of affiliate marketing. [01:36] Our recommendations for pursuing white label partners. [02:10] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [02:16] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Boostability GoDaddy Disruptive Advertising White Label IQ MarketHire Betterly Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/30/20225 minutes, 42 seconds
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Why Neil & Eric Are Speaking At Live Conferences Again #2202

In episode #2202, Neil and Eric talk about why they are speaking at live conferences again. There’s nothing that quite beats that in-person connection. Tune in to learn about the hidden benefits of speaking at live conferences, from acquiring customers to further establishing your brand! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why Neil & Eric Are Speaking At Live Conferences Again. [00:27] Why nothing beats the in-person connection you get at a live event. [00:46] How speaking establishes you as an authority in your field. [00:58] Why it’s one of the best ways to generate customers in the B2B sector. [01:28] Why it’s all about catching people at the right time. [02:06] The deeper relationships you can form at these events. [03:26] The benefits of speaking at an event where there are more established figures than yourself. [04:28] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:38] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/29/20228 minutes, 4 seconds
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How Many Marketing Channels Should One Person Focus On? #2201

In episode #2201, Neil and Eric ask how many marketing channels one person should focus on. As a marketer, it’s easy to feel like you need to be a jack of all trades, especially if you’re working at a young startup. But once a company gains more resources they have the option of allowing marketers to narrow their focus. Not only is narrowing your focus a great way to grow, but it also solves a lot of problems. Tune in to learn why you should not just do that with your business, but with your marketing as well. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Many Marketing Channels Should One Person Focus On? [00:25] How you should distribute your marketing employees once you are able to grow and scale your team. [01:13] The downside of trying to be a jack of all trades as a marketer. [01:33] Why a good leader should ensure his marketers aren’t overburdened. [02:23] Why being focused allows you to grow and how to extend that to your marketing team. [02:30] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [02:32] Check https://www.marketingschool.io/jobs to see our job postings! [02:46] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/28/20226 minutes, 12 seconds
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Should You Invest in Others or Yourself? #2200

In episode #2200, Neil and Eric ask whether you should invest in others or yourself. One of the biggest benefits of investing in yourself is that you have much more control and insight into your investment. Tune to learn about Neil and Eric’s investment strategies, and why investing in themselves continues to pay off, time and time again. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Should You Invest in Others or Yourself? [00:25] Neil gives an overview of his investments. [01:43] Learn what the number one performer in Neil’s portfolio has been. [02:01] An overview of the two levels involved when you invest in your own business. [03:41] Why investing in your education is a crucial component of investing in yourself. [04:35] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:41] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/27/20228 minutes, 7 seconds
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5 Simple Ways to Lower Your Paid Ad Costs #2199

In episode #2199, Neil and Eric share five simple ways to lower your paid ad costs. Tune in to learn how optimizing your creative team, constructing no-brainer offers, and making the most of your customer list can help you lower your paid ad costs and subsequently allow you to grow your business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 5 Simple Ways to Lower Your Paid Ad Costs. [00:25] Why you need to optimize your creatives to lower your paid ad costs. [00:56] Discover how to make a no-brainer offer. [01:37] Upload your existing customer list to the platform that you're using for paid ads. [02:10] Include more creatives into your rotation to spread the workload and combat ad fatigue. [02:34] Be sure to include upsells and downsells as part of your sales strategy. [03:09] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:10] Check https://www.marketingschool.io/jobs to see our job postings! [03:24] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     $100M Offers: How to Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/26/20226 minutes, 50 seconds
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The Best Way to Grow Isn't Marketing #2198

In episode #2198, Neil and Eric talk about why the best way to grow isn’t marketing. No matter how brilliant you are in your profession, you can only go so far by yourself. Tune in to learn how to build an exceptional team and achieve new levels of growth! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Best Way to Grow Isn't Marketing. [00:25] Why the best way to grow is by having a great team. [01:20] Learn how to hire and become a better leader. [03:01] Why recruiting great people is what matters at the end of the day. [04:14] Check https://www.marketingschool.io/jobs to see our job postings! [04:27] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:31] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     Who Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/25/20227 minutes, 57 seconds
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Entitlement Has Creeped In After The Last Two Years. Here's How To Deal With It. #2197

In episode #2197, Neil and Eric talk about the entitlement that has crept in over the past two years and how to deal with it. When workers have been with a company for a while they might become attached to certain perks and benefits. Unfortunately, economic environments aren’t always on the upswing, and sometimes companies need to adapt to harsh economic realities. Tune in as we discuss what happens when workers become complacent or entitled, what can be done to avoid it, and how to address it in your company. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Entitlement Has Creeped In After The Last Two Years. Here's How To Deal With It. [00:30] An overview of what we mean by entitlement, and how it was demonstrated during a recent meeting at Meta. [02:01] Why you want your staff to be adaptable, especially when the economy is volatile. [02:26] How to address entitlement creep in your company. [03:14] Why hiring good people is the best way to grow your company. [04:43] How employees with a bad attitude affect their teammates. [05:02] Eric’s weekly newsletter at Single Grain and how he has addressed entitlement. [05:25] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [05:32] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/24/20228 minutes, 58 seconds
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How To Get 344,654 Organic Impressions On A Single LinkedIn Post #2196

In episode #2196, Neil and Eric talk about how to get 344,654 organic impressions on a single Linkedin post. Tune in to hear a breakdown of Eric’s post on whether you should try to measure everything in marketing, like how he framed his questions and how he structured his post. We discuss why the post performed better on LinkedIn than on other platforms, why asking questions generated interest and broadened its organic reach, and how to generate similar engagement in other posts. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Get 344,654 Organic Impressions On A Single LinkedIn Post. [00:28] Learn about Eric’s post on whether you should try to measure everything in marketing. [01:08] Why this post performed much better on LinkedIn than on other platforms. [02:51] How asking questions of your audience helps you generate interest, conversation, and comments. [04:42] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:46] Check https://www.marketingschool.io/jobs to access our free jobs board!  [05:00] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Eric’s LinkedIn Post: Should you try to measure everything in marketing? Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/23/20228 minutes, 26 seconds
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The ONLY Two Things Your Company Needs To Focus On During This Recession #2195

In episode #2195, Neil and Eric talk about the only two things your company needs to focus on during this recession. When a recession hits our first instinct is often to focus on cutting costs. But there are other ways to survive a recession, and even thrive. Tune in to learn how to shift your focus to generating income, fostering growth, and succeed in the current economic climate. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic:  The ONLY Two Things Your Company Needs To Focus On During This Recession. [00:29] Why generating income should be your main focus during a recession. [00:55] Why marketing tends to be cheaper during a recession. [01:19] The importance of focusing on profitability during an economic downturn. [02:53] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [02:58] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/22/20226 minutes, 24 seconds
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Neil & Eric's Inbound 2022 Plans (How To Make The Most Of Live Events) #2194

In episode #2194, Neil and Eric talk about their plans for Inbound 2022, and how to make the most of live events. Learn about the annual Inbound conference hosted by HubSpot, where Neil and Eric will both be speaking this year, what topics they’ll be covering, and how to make the most of conferences and other live events!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Neil & Eric's Inbound 2022 Plans (How To Make The Most Of Live Events). [00:29] Learn about the annual Inbound conference where Neil and Eric will both be speaking this year. [01:09] How Neil and Eric typically prepare their teams for Inbound and other similar events. [01:38] Why conferences are expensive and how to get a high ROI. [02:10] How to make the most of an event where you are speaking. [02:35] Learn about the dinner that Eric will be putting together for Marketing School. [03:19] Neil shares the topic of his talk on how to navigate the changes in social and search algorithms. [04:25] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:27] Vist https://www.marketingschool.io/live to apply for our live event in Beverly Hills from 29-31 August!  [04:39] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   INBOUND 2022 Neil Patel at INBOUND 2022 Eric Siu at INBOUND 2022 Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/21/20228 minutes, 5 seconds
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Apple's Sly Move Into Ads #2193

In episode #2193, Neil and Eric talk about Apple's sly move into ads. Apple has always been vocal about prioritizing privacy, and its update in 2021 had a huge impact on how Facebook was able to collect data and target advertising. Tune in to learn how Apple shaped the public narrative to suit their needs, their move into the advertising space, and why this feels inevitable. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Apple's Sly Move Into Ads. [00:40] How Apple’s changes to their tracking system impacted advertising on Facebook. [01:25] How Apple has guided the public narrative to suit their agenda. [02:00] How Apple fits into the advert ecosystem. [02:46] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [02:52] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/20/20226 minutes, 18 seconds
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Should You Measure Everything? #2192

In episode #2192, Neil and Eric talk about whether you should measure everything. Not too long ago the general consensus seemed to be that ‘what gets measured, gets managed’. Yet, in the current era of information overload, it’s more important than ever to be selective in what you measure. Tune in to learn how to identify what you should be measuring, and why you shouldn’t mistake activity for progress! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Should You Measure Everything? [00:36] The premise behind the phrase ‘How to Fail at Marketing: Measure Everything’. [01:10] The metrics you should focus on when you’re measuring. [02:14] The concept of analysis paralysis. [03:19] Why large organizations can afford to conduct more measuring. [03:57] Check https://www.marketingschool.io/jobs to see our job postings!  [04:06] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:13] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/19/20227 minutes, 39 seconds
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How to Win at LinkedIn #2191

In episode #2191, Neil and Eric discuss how to win at LinkedIn. Of its 260 million monthly active users, only 1% create content on LinkedIn. When compared with 87% of Instagram’s one billion plus users, this is a very low statistic. Compared to most other social networks, LinkedIn is craving content, so we say: give it to them! Learn more about posting consistently and encouraging engagement through your comments section, plus so much more, in today’s show! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Win at LinkedIn. [00:25] Two tips for winning at LinkedIn: firstly, post consistent content. [01:15] Secondly: encourage people to leave engaging comments on your posts. [02:14] Eric shares an example of how comments boosted impressions on one of his posts. [02:52] How you can let the LinkedIn algorithm work for you; take advantage of organic reach. [03:37] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [03:39] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/18/20227 minutes, 20 seconds
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How We Batch Our Content #2190

In episode #2190, we talk about how we batch our content. Depending on whether it’s long-form video, blog posts, or podcast episodes, we have put different processes in place to help us save time and put out content more consistently. Tuning in, you’ll gain some insight into these processes and find out why we believe that, if you’re not batching your content, you’re making a huge mistake! You won’t want to miss this episode. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How We Batch Our Content. [00:25] How Neil batches his content, from blog posts to videos and podcasts. [01:11] Why we think you’re making a big mistake if you’re not batching your content. [01:45] The benefits of using a tool like Sprout Social to help you batch your content. [02:55] Why Eric believes that Tweets cannot be batched. [03:46] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [03:48] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Sprout Social   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/17/20227 minutes, 28 seconds
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YouTube Success Secrets #2189

In episode #2189, Neil and Eric discuss some of the best-kept YouTube success secrets! We share what has worked for us, as well as the mistakes we have made and how you can avoid them. You’ll also learn about the value of paid ads to boost your organic reach, some of the tools we recommend, and so much more! We hope you’ll join us. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: YouTube Success Secrets. [00:40] Neil’s number one secret for success: push videos really hard in the first 24 hours! [01:50] Whether or not we recommend using paid ads to boost your organic reach on YouTube. [02:28] Mistakes Eric has made with his YouTube channel and what you can learn from them. [03:59] The importance of adapting and learning as algorithms change. [04:08] Tools we recommend: TubeBuddy for AP testing and vidIQ for content planning. [04:55] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [04:56] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Neil Patel on YouTube Eric Siu on YouTube Film Booth TubeBuddy vidIQ   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/16/20228 minutes, 33 seconds
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Our Boneheaded YouTube Mistake with Marketing School #2188

In episode #2188, we talk about our boneheaded YouTube mistake with Marketing School. Tuning in, you’ll find out how Libsyn helped us automate and grow our views, the mistake we made when we stopped posting content to YouTube, and so much more! You won’t want to miss today’s episode. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Our Boneheaded YouTube Mistake with Marketing School. [00:28] How Libsyn helped us grow our views by automatically publishing consistent content. [01:25] The mistake we made when we stopped publishing videos to YouTube. [01:55] What we would do if we still had that YouTube channel today. [02:11] Why every view counts and consistency is key. [02:40] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [02:41] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Libsyn   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/15/20226 minutes, 26 seconds
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How Eric is Utilizing Product-Led Growth for NFTs #2187

In episode #2187, we discuss how Eric is using product-led growth for his NFT project. Tuning in, you’ll learn the definition of product-led growth and find out how you can implement it in the world of NFTs. We also share some tips for launching an NFT in the current bear market, plus so much more! Make sure to tune in today. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Eric Is Utilizing Product-Led Growth for NFTs [00:34] Defining product-led growth (PLG): letting your product drive customer acquisition, conversion, and expansion. [01:15] How to use PLG for NFTs by giving away what is known as a ‘free mint’. [02:19] Some insight into Eric’s NFT project, Leveling Up Heroes. [03:06] Why many are struggling to launch NFTs in the current bear market. [03:55] How to ensure you give your free mint to the right people. [05:27] Tips for building and leveraging the community around your NFTs. [06:11] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [06:12] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Product-Led Growth Leveling Up Heroes PREMINT   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/14/20229 minutes, 51 seconds
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The Ideal Content Cadence (If We Had Unlimited Resources) #2186

In episode #2186, Neil and Eric talk about the ideal content cadence, assuming we had unlimited resources! How much content would we be producing? On what channels? What would our team look like? Tune in as we answer all these questions and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Ideal Content Cadence (If We Had Unlimited Resources). [00:37] Neil’s ideal daily content cadence, including blog posts, long-form video, images, a podcast episode, and multiple stories. [01:38] What Eric’s ideal team would look like, including up to 50 people! [02:23] Channels Eric would target, including Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn. [03:06] Tips for implementing these ideas using the resources you have available to you. [03:22] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [03:24] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/13/20227 minutes, 7 seconds
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How To Hire Short Form Video Editors at Scale. #2185

In episode #2185, Neil and Eric talk about how to hire short-form video editors at scale. There are more opportunities than ever to find and hire freelancers from the comfort of your favorite device, you simply need to know where to look. If you’re interested in learning more about effective ways to identify and hire good video editors at scale, then make sure you tune in for this quick and informative episode! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Hire Short Form Video Editors at Scale. [00:25] How Eric stumbled onto a brilliant strategy for recruiting quality video editors at scale. [01:51] How you can use social media to identify people with good video editing skills. [02:18] Find out how to reach out to us if you are interested in this type of work! [02:53] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [02:55] Vist https://www.marketingschool.io/live to apply for our live event in Beverly Hills from 29-31 August! [03:11] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Upwork Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/12/20226 minutes, 38 seconds
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How This Business Game Can 40x Your Company's Valuation

If someone were to ask you about the state of your cash flow, would you be able to give an accurate response? According to today’s guest, Alan Miltz, most companies misunderstand their cash flow, and as a result, they don’t grow at the pace that they should. After seeing so many businesses unknowingly grappling with the same problem, Alan decided to found Cash Flow Story, a company that helps you optimize cash flow to help you improve your profits and reach new heights in your valuations. In our conversation, Alan breaks down the concept behind his method called The Power of One and how it has helped companies 40x their valuation. We discuss how daily 1% percent changes can transform your company and the typical amount of time it takes to see results after implementing The Power of One. Alan also unpacks the reasoning behind his motto “revenue is vanity, profit is sanity, cash is king” and why The Power of One will put your valuation on steroids. To learn more about this essential topic, make sure you tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Introducing today’s guest, Alan Miltz, founder of Cash Flow Story. [01:23] A high-level overview of Cash Flow Story and why Alan founded it. [03:14] Alan breaks down the concept of The Power of One. [04:11] Why a company’s cash flow is often misunderstood, why cash flow is so important, and how to optimize it. [06:23] How The Power of One empowers employees to contribute to optimizing cash flow. [09:31] The immense impact that a 1% change can have within a company. [11:00] How daily changes accumulate to have a much larger impact. [12:47] The levers you need to pull to implement The Power of One and how to identify the ones you have control over.  [13:44] The growing number of companies that have implemented Cash Flow Story.  [15:13] The typical amount of time it takes to see results after implementing The Power of One.  [16:26] Alan shares a case study of how one company transformed after implementing The Power of One. [18:08] How their software will change the way people understand their company’s numbers and how they react to them.  [18:57] Find out how you can contact Alan Miltz and take advantage of his unique product.  [19:21] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [19:21] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Alan Miltz Alan Miltz on LinkedIn Cash Flow Story   Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It...and Why the Rest Don't (Rockefeller Habits 2.0)   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/11/202222 minutes, 47 seconds
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How to Create Videos in 60 Different Languages Using AI #2183

In episode #2183, Neil and Eric talk about how to create videos in 60 different languages using AI. Translating your videos into different languages can open your business up to huge new markets, but translating all your content can be a challenging, time-consuming, and costly process. Tune in today, as we discuss the new platform Synthesia, its AI technology, and how it compares to manual translations. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Create Videos in 60 Different Languages Using AI. [00:25] Learn about the new platform called Synthesia for translating videos into different languages. [00:41] The biggest problem with Synthesia: it’s not as good as manual translations. [01:05] An overview of Synthesia’s market presence and offerings. [02:01] The promise of AI and why there is still a lot of development that needs to happen. [02:17] Why Synthesia is worth checking out, despite its flaws. [03:18] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:19] Vist https://www.marketingschool.io/live to apply for our live event in Beverly Hills from 29-31 August! [03:54] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Synthesia G2 Reviews Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/10/20227 minutes, 20 seconds
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How We Would Start From Scratch Today #2182

In episode #2182, Neil and Eric talk about how they would start from scratch today. While a lot of trends in marketing are continually evolving, there will always be a place for good content and engaging writing. Find out how we would approach our strategies for blogging, marketing, video creation, and more, if we were to start from scratch today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How We Would Start From Scratch Today. [00:25] What Neil’s experiences have taught him about entrepreneurship as a risky undertaking. [01:10] Why Eric loves what he’s doing and why money isn’t everything. [02:59] What Neil would do from scratch as a marketer to build his audience. [03:25] Eric’s strategy for how he would focus on video if he were to start from scratch. [04:25] The important role that blogging and content writing still plays in marketing and exposure. [05:33] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [05:34] Vist https://www.marketingschool.io/live to apply for our live event in Beverly Hills from 29-31 August! [05:46] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/9/20229 minutes, 12 seconds
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Reaction: Meta Announces TikTok Redesign of Facebook #2181

In episode #2181, Neil and Eric talk about Meta’s announcement that Facebook will be undergoing a redesign based on the TikTok platform. Facebook has always excelled at taking what's working for other apps and integrating that into their own properties, making them even more popular. Today we take a closer look at TikTok, what makes it so successful, and how marketers should be thinking about Facebook’s upcoming revamp. Make sure you tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Meta Announces TikTok Redesign of Facebook. [01:07] The Federal Trade Commission’s opinion of TikTok and the looming threat that it might be banned. [01:28] How TikTok is winning the attention game. [01:56] The surprising amount of activity and vibrancy we’ve seen on Facebook lately. [02:12] Examples of how Facebook’s strategies have worked in the past and why it bodes well for the future. [02:55] Our key takeaways from the latest developments at Facebook: seize the opportunity early. [03:42] Check https://www.marketingschool.io/jobs to see our job postings! [04:00] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:02] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/8/20227 minutes, 28 seconds
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Why It’s Better To Experience Share Than To Give Advice #2180

In episode #2180, Neil and Eric talk about why it’s better to share stories of your experiences than to give advice. Whenever you give someone advice you’re taking a risk because you have no way of predicting the outcomes with 100% certainty. Sharing your takeaways from past experiences can be a powerful and effective way of empowering others to make their own decisions. Tune in as we discuss the risks and nuances of giving advice when to unpack your experiences, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why It’s Better To Experience Share Than To Give Advice. [00:34] Why Eric prefers to experience share than give advice. [01:29] The risks of giving advice to someone. [02:22] Examples of instances where giving advice is helpful and why you should add a disclaimer. [03:34] How we approach recommendations on this podcast and why it’s all backed up by reputable data. [04:03] The expression ‘strong view loosely held’ and why it resonates with us. [04:27] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:34] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/7/20227 minutes, 34 seconds
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The Layoff Tidal Wave Has Started #2179

In episode #2179, we talk about the tidal wave of layoffs that has already begun. Looking to Michael Burry for some direction, we can see the signs of a recession, and no matter your personal experience of the current economic climate, we are all noticing the downturns in the markets, and the high rates of inflation. Tune in to hear about how this affects us as marketers! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:23] Today’s topic: The Layoff Tidal Wave Has Started. [00:30] Why market downturns are so closely related to layoffs. [00:49] What Michael Burry has said about the near future! [01:20] A few stats from around the world right now about staff cuts. [01:47] What marketers should be thinking about during a recession. [02:47] Why these layoffs have been a long time coming for many companies. [03:06] Examples of the heavy inflation we have been seeing. [03:28] Making the most of the opportunities of a recession.  [04:00] That’s it for today! [04:01] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/live to apply for our live event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Michael Burry    The Big Short     Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/6/20227 minutes, 24 seconds
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Why Neil and Eric Don't Blog Often #2178

In episode #2178, we talk about why Neil and Eric don't blog often anymore. As the online landscape has changed over the last decade, the areas that were most fertile have shifted too. Tune in to hear about Neil and Eric's attitude towards posting on heir blogs, and what this means in the constantly evolving climate of internet marketing!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:23] Today’s topic: Why Neil and Eric Don't Blog Often. [00:27] How our blogging practice has evolved over the years. [00:58] Why content goes stale and stops ranking highly. [01:27] The spaces that are still worth exploring and exploiting right now. [02:45] Updating content, and integrating elements from other examples. [03:08] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/live to apply for our live event! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/5/20226 minutes, 26 seconds
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Lessons Learned Doing Audits on Our Youtube Channels #2177

In episode #2177, we share some of the lessons we have learned auditing our YouTube channels! From the research necessary to boost your views and subscribers, to which metrics you should prioritize, we cover it all! Tune in today, and get started on building your best channel yet! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Lessons Learned Doing Audits on Our Youtube Channels. [00:25] Differences between SEO on YouTube and Google! [00:53] Why auditing your channel is so important to your improvement. [01:21] The metrics to focus on and try to boost. [02:06] Noting the topics that are most successful. [02:41] The power of research; why diving deep into content performance can make all the difference. [03:36] That’s it! [03:40] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/live to apply for our live event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro MrBeast   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/4/20226 minutes, 46 seconds
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If It's Too Good To Be True, It Probably Is #2176

In episode #2176, we talk about the idea that, if it looks too good to be true, it probably is! Taking the example of the craziness happening in the crypto space right now as an example, we dive into the relationship between risk and return and how you can avoid getting burned. Tune in to hear about our experiences and hard-fought wisdom on the subject! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:23] Today’s topic: If It's Too Good To Be True, It Probably Is. [00:27] The current bloodbath in crypto and what this exemplifies. [01:52] Returns are never guaranteed, so beware! [02:20] Understanding risk and return, and how to balance these. [03:09] Why listening to your gut is not such a bad idea. [03:41] Our own experiences of risky investments and learning the hard way. [03:57] That’s it for today! [04:00] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/live to apply for our live event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro BlockFi Celcius    Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/3/20227 minutes, 1 second
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Why Neil Bought AnswerThePublic #2175

In episode #2175, we talk about why Neil bought AnswerThePublic! If you want to get the inside scoop on Neil's recent acquisition of SEO tool, AnswerThePublic, you have come to the right place. Tune in to hear about what the tool does, how he plans to improve it, and where this may lead him next! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:22] Today’s topic: Why Neil Bought AnswerThePublic. [00:26] An introduction to AnswerThePublic and the service it provides. [00:48] Examples of who can use AnswerThePublic. [01:22] Neil's long term plan for this expensive purchase. [03:18] Why Neil is keeping Ubersuggest and AnswerThePublic separate. [04:04] The lack of affordable and powerful SEO tools available for acquisition. [05:01] Where Neil might look in the future for new tools and companies. [06:10] That’s it for today! [06:24] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/live to apply for our live event! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro AnswerThePublic Ubersuggest  Ahrefs    Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/2/20229 minutes, 14 seconds
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The Simplest Way to Build Links #2174

In episode #2174, we talk about the simplest way to build links to your website. As we have often said, links are one of the most important and powerful ways to boost your traffic, credibility, and revenue. So if you want to learn about how offering a tool can increase your links and how easy this is to do, make sure to tune in! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Simplest Way to Build Links. [00:24] A few reasons why links still matter in today's climate.  [00:49] Creating linkable assets; how this task has evolved over the years. [01:23] Releasing a tool as a means to build links. [01:45] Thinking about the best, and cheapest tools that you can offer. [02:06] Why a crypto tax calculator would be a great tool to offer night now! [03:01] The time it takes for the rewards for your tool. [03:10] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/live to apply for our live event! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Ubersuggest  AnswerThePublic CodeCanyon  Omni Calculator   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/1/20226 minutes, 16 seconds
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Why SEO is Great During a Recession #2173

In episode #2173, we talk about why SEO is great during a recession! Unlike many other marketing avenues, SEO has an evergreen nature that will help you accrue revenue no matter the economic climate. Tune in to hear about why many of the best founders are experts in SEO and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: Why SEO is Great During a Recession. [00:25] The continual long-term sales that SEO enables! [01:34] Why SEO extends beyond Google. [02:23] The links between great businesses and a grounding in SEO. [02:55] The long-term payoff of investing in SEO now! [02:59] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/live to apply for our live event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/31/20226 minutes, 18 seconds
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The Best Free SEO Tools for Beginners #2172

In episode #2172, we share a list of the best free SEO tools for anyone starting out with an online business. If you want to hear about tools for video, keywords, email collection, and more, you have come to the right place. Tune in to hear the complete list and boost your traffic today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Best Free SEO Tools for Beginners. [00:27] A little bit of self-promotion for Ubersuggest! [01:04] Why you should check out Google Search Console. [01:19] Video SEO tools such as vidIQ, and TubeBuddy. [01:41] Tracking metrics with Google Data Studio in order to get clear on ROI.  [02:00] How AnswerThePublic can help you find the most popular questions being asked. [02:22] Examples of email collection tools and how these can boost your reach. [02:52] A reminder about the power of Backlinko's Exploding Topics! [03:07] Why brands need to keep an eye on Google Trends. [03:38] That’s it for today! [03:40] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/live to apply for our live event! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Ubersuggest  Google Search Console vidIQ TubeBuddy  Google Data Studio  AnswerThePublic  OptinMonster Hello Bar Sumo  Exploding Topics Banklinko Google Trends   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/30/20226 minutes, 23 seconds
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3 Strategic Ways to Monetize Your Blog for Long Term Cash Flow #2171

In episode #2171, we share three strategic ways to monetize your blog for long-term cash flow! It is widely known that blog traffic can be manipulated in order to increase your revenue, but there are some methods that are better than others and will lead to more sustained income. Tune in to hear about our best advice for monetizing your blog today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:22] Today’s topic: 3 Strategic Ways to Monetize Your Blog for Long Term Cash Flow. [00:40] Using your blog to promote your own product or service! [01:30] There is more to traffic than SEO; think about retargeting your email list. [02:17] How partnerships can take your blog's reach to the next level. [03:37] That’s it for today! [03:39] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/live to apply for our live event.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Kylie Jenner Shopify   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/29/20227 minutes, 4 seconds
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The Most Important Leadership Skills According to The Hustle Founder, Sam Parr

One of the biggest challenges of conducting effective marketing is that it can be virtually impossible to be certain which of your methods are getting you positive results. Today on the show, we get together with Sam Parr, Founder of The Hustle and host of the podcast My First Million, to discuss what he’s learned about impactful marketing and why growing a podcast following is so challenging. We discuss the challenges of marketing across different mediums, as well as effective strategies for increasing your reach and creating exceptional content. Tune in for a special episode brought to you by Leveling Up Live on how to grow your podcast, and much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s episode is brought to you by Leveling Up Live, learn more at https://live.levelingup.com/. [00:35] Get to know Sam Parr and his podcast called My First Million.  [00:55] Learn about The Hustle, a daily business email that is read by over a million people every day. [01:32] Why building a podcast following has been one of the hardest things Sam has ever had to grow. [04:51] Learn about the HubSpot Podcast Network and what it’s been like for Sam being a part of it. [06:10] An overview of what it takes to become famous on Twitter.  [06:18] How Sam helped retired NHL player, Chris Pronger, grow his Twitter following exponentially. [10:33] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [10:37] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Sam Parr on LinkedIn The Hustle   HubSpot HubSpot Podcast Network   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/28/202213 minutes, 33 seconds
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3 Lessons Learned Consulting for Agency Owners #2169

In episode #2169, we talk about three lessons we have learned consulting for agency owners. Agency owners have many pitfalls to avoid and tuning in to the show, listeners will hear about the three main ones we have seen during our time in the field. Press play to hear us explain niching down, focus, and hiring! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:23] Today’s topic: 3 Lessons Learned Consulting for Agency Owners 2165. [00:43] The mistake of not selecting a proper niche for your agency. [01:49] Why focus is so important; making sure not to split resources too thinly. [02:28] Avoiding the huge issue of hiring the wrong people. [03:01] That’s it for today! [03:04] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/live to apply for our live event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/27/20226 minutes, 7 seconds
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How to Allocate $1k in Ad Spend to Pre-Validate Your Product #2168

In episode #2168, we talk about how to allocate $1k in ad spend for the pre-validation of your new product! When launching something new, nothing can replace actual research and experimentation with users, so the first money you spend can go a long way. Tune in to hear about some of the tips and tools we recommend for getting your product off the ground. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Allocate $1k in Ad Spend to Pre-Validate Your Product. [00:29] Why pre-validation is important for your next big idea.  [00:41] Examples of where we like to spend money in the beginning. [01:27] How to spend and in what sort of increments. [02:16] Bringing in the idea of the total accessible market. [02:32] Useful tools that can help you build early on. [03:20] Learning through iteration over time. [04:02] Why taking action and diving in is the best way forward.  [04:25] That is it for today! [04:29] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/live to apply for our live event! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro ClickFunnels Bubble Webflow Zapier   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/26/20227 minutes, 41 seconds
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How Meta Is Making It 'Easier' For Creators to Make Money #2167

In episode #2167, Neil and Eric discuss how Meta is making it 'easier' for creators to make money. Creators are increasingly gravitating towards partnering with brands and finding other streams of income outside of social media platforms. Tune in as we discuss the new features being released by Meta, like NFTs, monetized reels, and live streams, and why these developments are making it easier for creators to make money using Facebook.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Meta Is Making It 'Easier' For Creators to Make Money. [00:27] An overview of Meta's new features. [01:12] How creators can benefit from these new features. [02:02] How these developments tie into Web3. [02:45] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [02:46] Visit https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn about our next event from 29-31 August in Beverly Hills! [03:01] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Meta Facebook Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/25/20225 minutes, 31 seconds
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The Bigger Your TAM The Easier Your Marketing Will Be #2166

In episode #2166, Neil and Eric talk about why a bigger TAM means easier marketing. Total Addressable Market (TAM) plays a huge role in your potential earnings, as well as the marketing strategies you decide to pursue. Tune in to learn how to identify your TAM, why it’s such an important marketing element, and how to leverage it as a part of your strategy. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Bigger Your TAM The Easier Your Marketing Will Be. [00:25] An overview of TAM (Total Addressable Market). [00:30] How to determine the TAM of the market you are in. [01:13] Why the one thing Neil would change in his past businesses is identify areas with a much larger TAM. [01:57] The role that TAM plays in the projects that investors choose to pursue. [02:51] The challenges of entering a field with a larger TAM. [05:14] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [05:16] Visit https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn about our next event from 29-31 August in Beverly Hills! [05:34] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   UberSuggest Ahrefs Similar Web Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/24/20228 minutes, 34 seconds
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What Do High Interest Rates Mean for Marketing? #2165

In episode #2165, Neil and Eric ask what high-interest rates mean for marketing? Global interest rates are on the rise, making it more costly for consumers and investors to borrow money. Tune in as we discuss these developments from a marketing perspective, how the industry will be affected by the fact that people are less likely to spend money, and how you can adapt to these changes. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What Do High Interest Rates Mean for Marketing?. [00:25] An overview of current interest rates and how it affects borrowing. [01:10] Why we are seeing a global rise in interest rates. [01:45] Neil’s advice to marketers on conversion optimization and customer retention. [04:34] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:35] Visit https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn about our next event from 29-31 August in Beverly Hills! [04:56] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/23/20227 minutes, 56 seconds
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Our Thoughts on Twitter's New Ad Features #2164

In episode #2164, Neil and Eric share their thoughts on Twitter's new ad features. We discuss the new Twitter campaign planner, a novel forecasting feature that allows you to gauge your campaign outcome before launching it, as well as why Twitter is a great space for both Web3 and Web 2.0 advertising. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Our Thoughts on Twitter's New Ad Features. [00:28] An overview of Twitter’s new ad features. [00:44] Learn about the new Twitter campaign planner. [01:11] The ‘branded likes’ feature and how to use it. [01:33] Why Twitter has decided to release these new ad features. [02:25] A sneak peek into Twitter shop. [03:08] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:15] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/22/20226 minutes, 15 seconds
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$100M Founder Reveals SECRET to Selling NFTs with AppSumo's Founder Noah Kagan

In this special episode of Marketing School, we broadcast Noah Kagan's recent talk about insights into NFTs and passive income! Noah makes a clear point about his philosophy towards sustained success, how we can think about this concept when starting out on a new venture, and he also underlines the values of clarifying your target customers as much as possible. Tuning in, listeners will hear Noah share his experiences with buying NFTs, and why all his investments are built on the idea of holding forever and aligning with companies that he personally uses. Towards the end of the episode, Noah even comments about his experiences with ayahuasca, and why confronting difficult challenges is so important for entrepreneurs in today's world. So tune in to this great presentation from Noah Kagan!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:35] Introducing today's guest speaker, Noah Kagan! [01:01] Noah's opening remarks about his experiences with passive income. [01:51] Looking at the growth of AppSumo and the current size of the team. [02:18] Getting clear on who your customers are! [02:51] The time investment that is needed to start seeing real results. [04:20] Noah's approach to measuring other people's success. [04:56] Why Noah gets excited about the element of play in new tech. [05:39] Getting active and then leaving things on autopilot.  [06:29] How much money do you actually need to live the life of your dreams? [07:27] Why Noah does almost no rebalancing and selling. [07:49] What you can get if you just ask, and why to listen to your calling! [08:35] Noah reflects on his ayahuasca experience and how it helped him. [03:24] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io for more resources and episodes!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro AppSumo Noah Kagan Leveling Up Live   HubSpot Shopify Marketo Solana CryptoPunk Coinbase Tony Robbins    Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   "The NFT World is getting more competitive every day, and you don't want to be left behind! Learn how to grow your NFT project: www.youtube.com/c/LevelingUpOfficial"   Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/21/202212 minutes, 46 seconds
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How to Run A Lean Business Without Sacrificing Quality #2162

In episode #2162, Neil and Eric talk about how to run a lean business without sacrificing quality. It’s not always necessary to focus solely on the essentials in your business. Providing lunches and stipends can be great for employee morale, but it can also run counter to running a lean business. Tune in as we discuss what it means to run a lean business and how you can achieve it without sacrificing the quality of your product or service! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Run A Lean Business Without Sacrificing Quality. [00:25] An overview of what it means to run a lean business. [00:56] How to ensure you have reliable cash flow. [02:24] Why you should hire experienced individuals with insight into what is and isn’t essential. [02:40] How to help your team invest in the concept of a lean business. [03:01] How to set up a profit sharing pool. [03:34] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:36] Visit https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn about our next event from 29-31 August in Beverly Hills! [03:49] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Cash Flow Story Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/20/20226 minutes, 49 seconds
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The One KPI to Focus On When You Start Your Agency #2161

In episode #2161, Neil and Eric break down the one KPI to focus on when you start your agency. You don't grow agencies through SEO, viral videos, or social media. You grow your agency by producing amazing work. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow your reputation and your agency. Tune in to learn why you need to offer a fantastic service and overdeliver on your client work! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The One KPI to Focus On When You Start Your Agency. [00:26] Why producing amazing work should be your top priority. [00:45] How delivering excellent results will reduce your churn. [01:09] An overview of what your churn goals should be. [02:30] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [02:37] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/19/20225 minutes, 36 seconds
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How Our Teams Are Dealing With the Most Recent Apple Updates #2160

In episode #2160, Neil and Eric share how their teams are dealing with the most recent Apple updates. It’s never a good idea to worry about things you can’t control. Learn how you can continue to follow best practices, like taking an omnichannel approach and doing consistent AB testing, despite updates and changes from companies like Apple and Google.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Our Teams Are Dealing With the Most Recent Apple Updates. [00:25] Why you shouldn’t worry about stuff you can’t control. [01:05] The importance of not relying on one channel. [03:24] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:32] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/18/20226 minutes, 32 seconds
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How To Get Your First 10k Followers on Any Channel #2159

In episode #2159, Neil and Eric break down how to get your first 10k followers on any channel. One of the best ways to grow your following is by conducting interviews. It’ll give you a chance to be seen by their audiences and grow your reach. While this method requires hard work and dedication, the results will pay off in the long run. Tune in for an informative and insightful guide on how to grow your followers on any channel! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Get Your First 10k Followers on Any Channel. [00:30] Why you should interview other people to grow your channel. [01:06] How to be consistent and repurpose your content. [01:41] Why you need to make it easy to share your content. [02:17] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [02:18] Visit https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn about our next event from 29-31 August in Beverly Hills! [02:29] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/17/20225 minutes, 29 seconds
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How to Network with Badass People During A Recession #2158

In episode #2158, Neil and Eric talk about how to network with badass people during a recession. Instead of focusing on making business connections at any given event, shift your mindset to having fun and being curious about the people you meet. If you’re fun to be around and you enjoy helping others, eventually, you’ll be networking with amazing, talented people! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Network with Badass People During A Recession. [00:37] Focusing on having fun at events rather than making business connections. [02:17] Instead of trying to be interesting, be interested in other people. [04:11] Why you should think of networking as a long-term investment. [06:31] Visit https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn about our next event from 29-31 August in Beverly Hills! [06:41] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [06:43] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/16/20229 minutes, 43 seconds
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How to 10x Your Social Media Presence #2157

In episode #2157, Neil and Eric talk about how to 10x your social media presence. Learn how to increase your presence by repurposing your content, why being visible on multiple channels broadens your scope, how best to leverage trending topics, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to 10x Your Social Media Presence. [00:25] How to repurpose your content for different channels. [01:02] Why an omnichannel approach is essential. [01:37] What Eric has learned from doing news jacked content on YouTube. [03:15] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:16] Visit https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn about our next event from 29-31 August in Beverly Hills! [03:30] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/15/20226 minutes, 30 seconds
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Entrepreneur First - The $10B Founder Bootcamp That Invests In Early Stage Founders

There are a host of cultural, environmental, geographical, and personal factors that determine how likely individuals are to become founders and entrepreneurs. And yet, one of the most persistent myths about entrepreneurship continues to be that founders are born rather than made. In today’s episode, we get together with Matt Clifford, CEO and Founder of Entrepreneur First (EF) to discuss the misconceptions around entrepreneurship, and unpack the groundbreaking methods that EF is using to connect aspiring founders with one another in six countries and counting. Tuning in you’ll learn how EF was founded, the methods they’ve used to build their talent networks, and the traits they look for when identifying potential founders. We discuss how entrepreneurship differs depending on the country you’re in and why predetermined paths can often be so unfulfilling. Matt also shares how EF was affected by the COVID 19 pandemic, the rise of remote work, and what this natural experiment taught him about the importance of in-person bonding between potential founders and co-workers in general. EF’s mission is built on the righteous belief that what the most talented people choose to do with their lives matters deeply and plays an integral role in shaping the society and economy of any country. Tune in for this inspiring conversation as we discuss the power of entrepreneurship and why the world needs more founders! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:30] Today’s topic: Entrepreneur First – The $10B Founder Bootcamp That Invests In Early Stage Founders. [01:06] An overview of Entrepreneur First (EF) and how they help people connect with other aspiring founders.  [03:27] Examples of companies where EF played a crucial role in bringing their founders together. [05:15] Why EF is well-positioned to help you during the earliest stage of the founding process and how Y Combinator helps companies that are ready to accelerate. [06:41] A brief look at the early days of EF. [08:23] A breakdown of the process EF uses to foster, connect, and support co-founders.  [11:26] The support within the EF community and how they help alumni. [14:02] An overview of EF’s acceptance criteria. [15:26] Why the paths to success look different depending on the country you’re in. [18:50] An outline of how EF’s internal teams are structured around the world. [20:59] The methods that EF uses to map talent networks. [22:49] How global economic trends have affected venture capitalists in the past two years. [25:24] The returns that EF investors have seen over the past seven years. [28:50] How the pandemic affected EF and the role of remote work in their company. [32:59] Matt’s reading habits and how they were disrupted by the pandemic and having children. [34:40] The advice that helped Matt finally finish Ulysses. [36:08] Matt’s impressive dedication to note keeping and why he uses Obsidian.  [38:05] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [38:13] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Matt Clifford on LinkedIn Matt Clifford on Twitter Entrepreneur First Y Combinator Obsidian Roam Research Notion Must read book: Ulysses Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     "The NFT World is getting more competitive every day, and you don't want to get left behind! Learn how to grow your NFT project: www.youtube.com/c/LevelingUpOfficial"   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/14/202241 minutes, 6 seconds
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What is Google Analytics 4? #2155

In episode #2155, Neil and Eric unpack Google Analytics 4 (GA4). Tune in for an overview of the next generation of Google Analytics, a new property designed for the future of measurement. Discover how it collects both website and app data to better understand the customer journey and why it uses events instead of session-based data. GA4 also includes privacy controls, such as cookieless metric measurement, and behavioral and conversion modeling. To learn more about this fascinating topic, be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What is Google Analytics 4? [00:28] An overview of GA4, the next generation of Google Analytics. [00:59] Why GA4 is an excellent analytics tool for all your existing channels. [01:54] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [01:55] Visit https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn about our next event from 29-31 August in Beverly Hills! [02:08] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/13/20225 minutes, 8 seconds
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NFTs Are Down Right Now, Here's How Marketers Can Build for the Long Term Using Them #2154

In episode #2154, Neil and Eric discuss the current bear market, why NFTs are down right now, and how marketers can build for the long term using them. The market has been doing some crazy things lately, and everyone is feeling the effects. Tune in to learn about the opportunities that exist during a down market, as well as the utility of NFTs, the impact they will have in the long run, and how to build something amazing.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: NFTs Are Down Right Now, Here's How Marketers Can Build for the Long Term Using Them. [00:28] The benefits of starting a company during a down market. [01:18] Examples of long-term utility for NFTs. [01:44] Why the key to success is building something amazing. [02:54] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [02:55] Visit https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn about our next event from 29-31 August in Beverly Hills! [03:24] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     The NFT World is getting more competitive every day, and you don't want to get left behind! Learn how to grow your NFT project: www.youtube.com/c/LevelingUpOfficial   Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/12/20226 minutes, 8 seconds
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5 Marketing Services That We Use To Grow Faster #2153

In episode #2153, we share five marketing services that we use to grow faster! From outreach to social media posts, this list can really make a difference to your output and growth. Tune in to find out about Spiralyze, Shortlist, MarketerHire, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:23] Today’s topic: 5 Marketing Services That We Use To Grow Faster. [00:33] How Shortlist can help you with your outreach and link building. [00:52] Making use of MarketerHire to find and recruit great talent. [01:23] Konstant Kreative's service for churning out content at scale. [01:51] Why you should consider checking out Spiralyze. [02:18] How GrowthMasters can help you up your LinkedIn reach. [02:43] That’s it for today! [02:48] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/live to apply for our live event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Shortlist  MarketerHire  Konstant Kreative  Spiralyze GrowthMasters   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/11/20226 minutes, 2 seconds
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Twitter Launches Product Drops #2152

In episode #2152, Neil and Eric discuss how Twitter is launching product drops. Twitter has introduced an exciting new feature: when merchants tweet about an upcoming launch, you’ll be able to use the ‘remind me’ button at the bottom of the tweet. With one tap, you can request to be reminded of the drop on the launch date, allowing you the opportunity to be among the first to shop on the merchant’s website on launch day. Tune in to learn more about this new feature and what it means for businesses. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Twitter Launches Product Drops. [00:30] Some quick context on why Twitter is launching product drops. [01:14] How this latest innovation relates to Web3. [01:22] How this development could help companies expand their revenue. [02:15] Why you should use AB tests for this new feature. [03:00] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:08] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Twitter Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/10/20226 minutes, 39 seconds
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Spotify Podcasting Revenues & Their $20B Opportunity #2151

In episode #2151, Neil and Eric discuss Spotify’s podcasting revenues and their 20 billion opportunities. Learn about Spotify’s impressive podcasting revenues and why their investment is set to pay off in the long term. We also cover the challenges of growing your podcast following, and why it’s great for building trust. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Spotify Podcasting Revenues & Their $20B Opportunity [00:29] An overview of Spotify’s huge earnings and how this relates to podcasting. [02:36] The challenge of growing a podcast and why it’s worth it. [02:50] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [02:51] Visit https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn about our next event from 29-31 August! [03:05] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Edison Research Edison Research Infinite Dial Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/9/20226 minutes, 5 seconds
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Dark Social, a B2B Marketing Stack That Works, and Agency Secrets With Chris Walker

Welcome back to another episode of Marketing School! Today on the show we get together with Chris Walker, CEO of Refine Labs, a company that helps B2B businesses create demand by leveraging top methods that buyers are using, especially through social communities and word of mouth. While many people are under the impression that Refine Labs functions as an agency, their work over the past two years has primarily been focused on researching key questions on how one can use any service business, like an agency, to collect major customer insights. They’ve done detailed research into the type of technology customers are using, the top problems they’re struggling with, as well as how to solve these problems. Tuning in you’ll hear Chris break down their new product, The Vault, which Refine Lab will be launching during Q2 of 2022, the distinction between capturing demand versus creating it, and how to create demand during an economic slowdown. We also discuss the concept of dark social, how to create a B2B marketing stack that works, and how Refine Labs are making marketing more scientific. Make sure you tune in for this eye-opening episode from an expert who is at the bleeding edge of market research! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Dark Social, a B2B Marketing Stack That Works, and Agency Secrets With Chris Walker. [00:21] Introducing Chris Walker, CEO of Refine Labs. [01:02] An overview of Refine Labs and the new product they’re launching called The Vault. [02:49] The concept of Dark Social and what it means for businesses. [04:40] Multi-touch attribution and why it’s not as innovative and robust as some businesses think. [05:33] Understanding the distinction between creating demand and capturing demand. [07:35] How to create demand during an economic slowdown. [09:50] Chris’s approach to creating content.  [13:13] How to use virtual live events in a simplified marketing stack. [15:37] The value of consistency when creating content and writing your own copy. [17:58] Why filming live content has been so effective for Chris. [18:36] Why Chris recommends narrowing your focus as a marketer.  [20:19] How Chris’s content team is structured. [22:31] Why Chris describes Refine Labs as an experimentation lab, rather than an agency. [26:02] Why agencies are so effective as a launchpad business. [27:43] Examples of the excellent companies that have financed Refine Labs.  [29:38] Chris answers our rapid-fire questions. [31:34] Learn where you can find Chris online. [31:58] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [31:58] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Chris Walker on LinkedIn Refine Labs The Vault Waitlist CapChase Pipe Timia Capital   Mastery   State of Demand Gen Podcast Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/8/202235 minutes
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How To Execute During A Recession #2149

In episode #2149, Neil and Eric talk about how to execute during a recession. The best way to continue executing during a recession is to keep up with doing what works while ensuring that you are much more cautious with your costs. You can still continue to hire and run tests during this time, you’ll just need to be more selective in what you choose to pursue. Tune in to learn about the best methods for executing during a recession, why cash flow is everything, and how to handle risk! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Execute During A Recession. [00:24] How to be more cautious with your costs. [00:40] Advice on how to keep running experiments during a recession. [01:17] Examples of successful companies that were built during a recession. [01:41] How to determine your runway and how to act accordingly. [02:01] An overview of the limits of cutting costs. [02:20] The importance of cash flow and how you can monitor yours. [03:26] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:29] Visit https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn about our next event from 29-31 August! [03:38] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Startup Runway Cashflow Story Cashflow Story webinar with Alan Miltz Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/7/20226 minutes, 38 seconds
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Cryptoys CEO joins us, raising $23.6M from a16z, building an NFT brand, Doodles and Pharrell

In many ways, the NFT world is still in such an early stage of development that there’s no real playbook that entrepreneurs or creators can follow for building their businesses, especially if they want to scale. Today on the show we get together with Will Weinraub, CEO and Co-Founder at OnChain Studios, to talk about how he originally created Cryptoys as a gift for his daughter, the strategies they’re using to scale their product, and some of the biggest challenges facing entrepreneurs in the Web3 space today. Tuning in, you’ll learn about Cryptoys’ partnership with Mattel, how the world-famous toy company is leaning into innovation by embracing digital toys for kids, and why it’s so important to find the right partner to help you build your vision in the Web3 space. We also unpack why storytelling is an essential skill for entrepreneurs to master and reflect on recent developments in the crypto space, including the news that Solana will launch a new smartphone in 2023 and Doodles’ decision to appoint Pharrell Williams as their Chief Brand Officer. Tune in for key insights from one of the most passionate leaders in the Web3 space, and much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [01:49] Get to know today’s guest, Will Weinraub CEO and Co-Founder at OnChain Studios.  [05:21] How Will’s daughter inspired the creation of Cryptoys. [08:52] The three pillars that form the foundation of Will’s business strategy: toys, gaming, and entertainment. [09:36] Insights into how Cryptoys plans to scale. [11:44] How Cryptoys became connected with Mattel and why they are ideal partners.  [14:28] The challenges of communicating an entirely new vision during a pitch meeting. [20:50] Why storytelling is one of the most important skills an entrepreneur can invest in. [23:13] Why good storytelling is the equivalent of good communication. [24:33] Will shares his approach to recruiting. [27:08] How to recruit and retain top talent in the Web3 space. [31:23] Our thoughts on some of the liquidations that have been happening in the crypto space.  [33:48] Some of the exciting developments happening at Doodles, including their partnership with Pharrell Williams! [37:32] Our thoughts on Solana’s plans to release a smartphone in 2023. [41:25] An overview of Shopify’s decision to add NFT gated features and what it means for the broader NFT culture. [47:24] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [47:25] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     "The NFT World is getting more competitive every day, and you don't want to get left behind! Learn how to grow your NFT project:  www.youtube.com/c/LevelingUpOfficial"   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/6/202250 minutes, 25 seconds
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Should You Run Audio Ads? #2147

In episode #2147, Neil and Eric break down whether you should run audio ads. Learn about the different methods for running audio ads, how to choose where you should place them, and what the benefits are of running audio ads. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Should You Run Audio Ads? [00:27] An overview of what mediums are included under the audio ad category. [00:36] Where audio ads are usually placed during an audio segment and which ones perform best. [01:22] Why you should run audio ads, especially on podcasts. [02:25] How to choose where you should place your audio ads. [03:02] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:09] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Spotify Advertising Audio Ads on YouTube Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/5/20226 minutes, 9 seconds
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What Is The Future Of Advertising? #2146

In episode #2146, Neil and Eric talk about what to expect from the future of advertising. While the future of marketing is set to be much more integrated, there are still a few key obstacles that are preventing this from becoming a reality. Tune in to learn what the biggest challenges are and what solutions we’ll need to see implemented for advertising to become more integrated in the coming years. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What Is The Future Of Advertising? [00:26] Why we expect the future of marketing to be a lot more integrated. [00:41] The challenges of a more integrated approach. [00:46] The current lack of tools to integrate your campaign across platforms. [01:33] Why tracking needs to improve and the role it plays in advertising today. [02:38] The concept of Web 5.0 and what it could mean for marketing. [04:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:21] Visit https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn about our next event from 29-31 August! [04:33] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/4/20227 minutes, 33 seconds
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All of Crypto Has Crashed. Is The Fad Over? #2145

In episode #2145, Neil and Eric talk about how all of crypto has crashed and ask whether the fad is over. Some crazy things have been happening in the crypto market, but how is crypto behaving in the long term? We take a look at the underlying data, why it’s relevant, and the crucial evidence that crypto is demonstrating slow and incremental progress over time. Tune in as we unpack what it all means and what you can expect from crypto in the next decade! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: All of Crypto Has Crashed. Is The Fad Over? [00:27] How crypto benefits users through easy transfers. [00:58] The slow incremental progress over time that crypto is experiencing. [02:30] Why it’s going to take a long time for crypto to be fully integrated into existing systems. [03:18] The real-world utility you can expect from crypto in future. [03:56] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:57] Visit https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn about our next event from 29-31 August! [04:10] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/3/20227 minutes, 10 seconds
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Five Marketing Trends We're Looking At In Q2 2022 #2144

In episode #2144, Neil and Eric share five marketing trends they’re looking at in Q2 of 2022. Tune in to learn how to capitalize on audio ads, the growing field of influencer marketing, and build your audience through TikTok. We also cover how LinkedIn’s algorithm has improved and new features you can expect from the platform. Listen in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Five Marketing Trends We're Looking At In Q2 2022. [00:27] The growth of audio ads and how to place them. [01:02] Why companies are choosing to control their own channels. [01:50] Recommendations on how to build an audience with TikTok. [02:19] How to use influencer marketing. [02:56] The methods that FTX used to gain a bigger share of the market. [04:29] How to capitalize on LinkedIn’s new features. [04:54] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:56] Visit https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn about our next event from 29-31 August! [05:11] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Spotify Advertising TikTok Twitter Cameo FTX Binance Coinbase LinkedIn Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/2/20228 minutes, 10 seconds
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Big Tech Companies Are Laying People Off Right Now. Is This A Signal? #2143

In episode #2143, Neil and Eric unpack how big tech companies are laying people off right now and whether it’s a sign of things to come. Tuning in you’ll learn about the companies that are currently trimming their teams and how global events like the war in Ukraine and a slowdown in the economy are influencing these trends. We discuss what companies should be focusing on during this time and how to weather the storm. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Big Tech Companies Are Laying People Off Right Now. Is This A Signal? [00:32] An overview of the companies that are currently laying people off. [00:42] Why big tech companies are currently laying people off. [01:56] The three types of conversations that are happening right now depending on the company. [04:32] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:33] Visit https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn about our next event from 29-31 August! [04:50] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/1/20227 minutes, 49 seconds
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How To Hire Content Creators (TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) #2142

In episode #2142, Neil and Eric talk about how to hire content creators (TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) Influencer prices have gone up by staggering amounts and you may not be able to afford the ones with hundreds of thousands of followers, let alone get their attention! Learn how to identify micro-influencers who are creating amazing content but don’t have a massive following yet and collaborate with them to grow your social media presence at a price you can afford! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Hire Content Creators (TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) [00:28] How to identify the best content creators on different platforms. [01:21] Why you should look for micro-content creators. [01:53] What to do if you already have a substantial audience. [02:56] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:23] Visit https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn about our next event from 29-31 August! [03:41] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Hiring Social Media Creative Talent Like Crazy TikTok Twitter Instagram Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/30/20226 minutes, 41 seconds
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Neil & Eric's Weird Habits That Triple Productivity #2141

In episode #2141, Neil and Eric talk about their weird habits that triple productivity. Learn why Neil doesn’t go to bed without having read all his emails, even if he’s traveling, and why he does high-intensity interval training (HIIT). You’ll also discover Eric’s tips for how to track your time and the method he’s using to build his story inventory and become a better storyteller. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Neil & Eric's Weird Habits That Triple Productivity. [00:34] Why Neil doesn’t go to bed without having read all his emails. [01:09] How high-intensity interval training (HIIT) benefits Neil’s productivity. [02:01] Why Eric uses a daily time tracker [03:19] How Eric is building his store inventory. [03:50] The benefits of daily walks. [04:58] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:24] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   The Body Coach TV Rise   Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/29/20228 minutes, 5 seconds
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Why You Should Own Your Traffic Sources. #2140

In episode #2140, Neil and Eric talk about why you should own your traffic sources. Find out why owning your traffic sources gives you more options, how big tech companies are operating, and how to protect yourself when working with ad agencies. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why You Should Own Your Traffic Sources. [00:25] Why owning your own traffic sources gives you more options for advertising. [01:29] Why you shouldn’t let an ad agency create and control your accounts. [02:44] Examples of how businesses are creating their own media companies. [03:54] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:01] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/28/20227 minutes, 1 second
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How Pillar Content Makes Content Creation 10x Easier #2139

In episode #2139, Neil and Eric talk about how pillar content makes content creation 10x easier. Creating pillar content is an excellent way to generate ideas for sub-topics and lay the foundation for more content. It also allows you to create pages that are specific to niche topics and keywords, making it easier to rank highly and gain traction. Tune in to learn how to create pillar content and leverage it to 10x your strategy! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Pillar Content Makes Content Creation 10x Easier. [00:27] Understanding pillar Content and how you can repurpose it. [01:13] Why pillar content is a great foundation for your overall content plan. [03:00] The creative aspect of content creation, and why pillar content makes it easier. [03:53] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:54] Visit https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn about our next event from 29-31 August! [04:24] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/27/20227 minutes, 28 seconds
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5 Marketing Fallacies That Will Stunt Your Growth #2138

In episode #2138, Neil and Eric discuss 5 marketing fallacies that will stunt your growth. We’ve noticed a lot of misconceptions around marketing, and many of them can have a detrimental effect on the longevity and growth of your company. Tune in to learn why ads won’t fix everything, how to use an omnichannel approach, and why you should create a pillar page and build your content from there.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 5 Marketing Fallacies That Will Stunt Your Growth. [00:35] Why ads will only grow your business if you already have momentum. [01:11] Why an omnichannel approach works best. [01:45] The fallacy that you need to create content on everything when you’re starting out. [02:17] Why it’s a fallacy that marketing needs to have an ROI. [03:26] Why link building is still essential for SEO. [03:47] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:48] Visit https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn about our next event from 29-31 August! [04:01] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/26/20227 minutes, 1 second
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3 Brutal Truths About the Future of SEO #2137

In episode #2137, Neil and Eric share 3 brutal truths about the future of SEO. Learn why you don’t need more links than your competition, why you need to prioritize user experience, and why fresh content is king. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 3 Brutal Truths About the Future of SEO. [00:25] Why having an amazing product or service is more important than your links. [01:15] How to prioritize user experience [02:24] Content may not be king, but fresh content is. [02:55] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [02:56] Visit https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn about our next event from 29-31 August! [03:09] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/25/20226 minutes, 9 seconds
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Do Colors Really Impact Conversions? #2136

In episode #2136, Neil and Eric ask whether colors really impact conversions? While colors can drastically affect your conversion rates, there are plenty of other variables to keep in mind, like text size, font, and contrast. Tune in to learn which colors to look out for and learn how they can affect conversions, both positively and negatively! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Do Colors Really Impact Conversions. [00:34] How colors can drastically impact your conversions, positively and negatively. [01:46] Other variables that can affect conversion rates. [03:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [02:16] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/24/20225 minutes, 16 seconds
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How to Run 10 Growth Experiments Per Quarter #2135

In episode #2135, Neil and Eric talk about how to run ten growth experiments per quarter. Tuning in, you’ll hear Neil and Eric break down the frameworks they use to run weekly experiments with their teams. Learn about the marketing conclave framework, as well as the ICE model, and how to leverage the key tenets of impact, confidence, and ease! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Run 10 Growth Experiments Per Quarter. [00:25] The simple process for running weekly experiments with your teams. [01:38] An overview of the marketing conclave framework. [02:45] How to use the ICE model: Impact, Confidence, and Ease. [03:30] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:31] Visit https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn about our next event from 29-31 August! [03:47] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/23/20226 minutes, 47 seconds
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Are Marketing Masterminds Still Worth It? #2134

In episode #2134, Neil and Eric ask whether marketing masterminds are still worth it? Many of the benefits of attending a conference or mastermind are unexpected and long-term. It’s an opportunity to make connections with like-minded people, and although it may not be directly apparent, those relationships can have huge payoffs down the line. Tune in as we discuss the value of great speakers and why masterminds provide so much value if you navigate them well! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Are Marketing Masterminds Still Worth It? [00:35] How being in a space with like-minded people can inspire and motivate you. [02:09] The value Neil has gotten from attending Eric’s mastermind events. [02:22] Why good speakers are so important. [03:09] The positive experience Eric had at an investors conference in Missouri. [04:04] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:06] Visit https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn about our next event from 29-31 August! [04:18] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/22/20227 minutes, 18 seconds
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5 Best Practices When Doing Marketing For E-Commerce #2133

In episode #2133, Neil and Eric break down 5 best practices when doing marketing for e-Commerce. Tune in to learn how simplifying pricing, optimizing search tools, and upgrading your payment options can increase conversion rates!! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 5 Best Practices When Doing Marketing For E-Commerce. [00:25] How breaking down your pricing can boost conversion rates by ten percent. [01:03] Why you should be using your internal search and analytics tools. [01:30] How to make sure that your search adapts to what converts best. [01:49] Ensure that you’re making it easy to pay in a variety of ways, like MobilePay and Apple Pay. [02:14] Why you need to include PayPal as a payment option. [02:30] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [02:31] Visit https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn about our next event from 29-31 August! [02:47] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   MobilePay Apple Pay PayPal Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/21/20225 minutes, 47 seconds
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5 Customer Acquisition Strategies to Finish 2022 Strong #2132

In episode #2132, Neil and Eric talk about five customer acquisition strategies to finish 2022 strong. Tune in for some great tips, like how to use influencer marketing and how to buy attention in a contracting market. We also unpack how you can add free tools to your website and why you should double down on the channels you already have. Make sure you tune in for some great strategies on how to finish 2022 on a high! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: five customer acquisition strategies to finish 2022 strong. [00:26] How to use PR or influencer marketing. [01:12] Learn about Spin the Wheel by Privy. [01:51] How to buy attention in a contracting market. [02:25] Why you should add a free tool to your website with CodeCanyon. [02:54] How to focus on the channels you already have. [04:01] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:03] Visit https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn about our next event from 29-31 August! [04:16] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Privy Spin the Wheel by Privy CodeCanyon Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/20/20227 minutes, 15 seconds
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Which Key Metrics Do We Check Every Day? #2131

In episode #2131, Neil and Eric discuss which metrics they check every day. Tuning in you’ll hear an overview of which metrics we choose to focus on like lead conversion and sales qualified leads, and how that has changed over the years. Learn how to adapt metrics to your business and why you should narrow your focus.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Which Key Metrics Do We Check Every Day? [00:34] Why Neil no longer checks the daily visitors count. [00:47] An overview of what Neil checks on a daily basis. [02:00] An overview of what Eric checks on a daily basis. [03:19] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast![03:24] Visit https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn about our next event from 29-31 August! [03:40] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/19/20226 minutes, 40 seconds
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Reaction: 23 million Links SEO Case Study #2130

In episode #2130, Neil and Eric discuss the 23 million links SEO case study that was recently published by Zyppy. Hear our top takeaways from the study, how Google is optimizing for what is natural, and why SEO hasn’t changed all that much over the past few years. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 23 Million Links SEO Case Study. [00:30] An overview of our top takeaways from the study. [01:20] How Google is optimizing for what is natural. [02:41] Why SEO hasn’t changed that much. [04:44] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:45] Visit https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn about our next event from 29-31 August! [05:07] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   23 Million Internal Links - A Google SEO Case Study Zyppy Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/18/20228 minutes, 7 seconds
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Reaction: Ad Revenues Are Dipping From the Tech Giants #2129

In episode #2129, Neil and Eric talk about why ad revenues are dipping from the tech giants. Tuning in you’ll hear how macroeconomic factors like inflation are affecting ad revenue and why a recession can be one of the best times to start a business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Ad revenues are dipping from the tech giants. [00:30] An overview of current growth and stagnation in tech companies. [01:21] How inflation and hesitation are affecting ad revenues for tech giants.  [03:50] The benefits of starting a company during a recession. [04:43] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:44] Visit https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn about our next event from 29-31 August! [05:11] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/17/20228 minutes, 10 seconds
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How to Repurpose Old Content to Get More SEO Traffic #2128

In episode #2128, Neil and Eric talk about how to repurpose old content to get more SEO traffic. Tune in for two simple and effective strategies to increase SEO traffic and learn more about how to create pillar pieces that will serve your brand. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Repurpose Old Content to Get More SEO Traffic. [00:25] Some of the advice we’ve covered in the past. [00:35] Two simple and effective strategies to increase SEO traffic. [01:35] The best ways to create pillar pieces of content. [01:55] How to invest in the best pillar content pieces for your brand. [03:09] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:16] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   How to make 64 Pieces of Content in a Day Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/16/20226 minutes, 15 seconds
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The Law of Shitty Clickthroughs #2127

In episode #2127, Neil and Eric talk about The Law of Shitty Clickthroughs that was put forth by Andrew Chen. Tune to get an overview of The Law of Shitty Clickthroughs, what it means for marketing, and why you should continue to use methods like banner ads despite a decrease in clickthroughs. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Law of Shitty Clickthroughs. [00:24] An overview of The Law of Shitty Clickthroughs put forth by Andrew Chen. [01:21] What The Law of Shitty Clickthroughs means for marketing. [02:24] Why being fast and flexible is key. [03:37] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:43] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Andrew Chen The Law of Shitty Clickthroughs. Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/15/20226 minutes, 43 seconds
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Amazon vs. eBay: Which One’s Better for Your Company? #2126

In episode #2126, Neil and Eric talk about Amazon versus eBay, and which one is better for your company. In marketing, it’s not about asking which one is better, but rather, how you can use them all. Tune in to learn how to maximize your leverage and why the cumulative effect will give you the best outcome. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Amazon vs. eBay: Which One’s Better For Your Company? [00:27] Why it’s not about which one is better, but how to use them all. [01:29] How to nail your process and then scale it. [02:10] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [02:12] Visit https://www.marketingschool.io/talent to join and access our talent pool.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/14/20225 minutes, 23 seconds
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What To Do When New Ad Formats Come Out #2125

In episode #2125, Neil and Eric talk about what to do when new ad formats come out. The best time to try a new ad format is when they’ve just been released. In these early stages, they are still gathering metrics and are therefore much more flexible on their pricing. Tune in to hear how you can make the most of these opportunities and improve your ROI! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What To Do When New Ad Formats Come Out. [00:25] An overview of new ad formats from TikTok, Reddit, YouTube, and Google. [00:54] Why you need to try new ad formats as quickly as possible. [01:20] Why new formats tend to be cheaper when they first come out. [02:07] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [02:09] Text us at 310-349-3785. [02:22] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Tik Tok Spark Ads Google Web Stories Reddit YouTube Morning Brew Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/13/20225 minutes, 21 seconds
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Reaction: Is Tumblr Making A Comeback? #2124

In episode #2124, Neil and Eric discuss whether Tumblr is making a comeback. Tumblr has been experiencing a surprising amount of growth over the past few years, but its ads are still more affordable than other platforms. Find out how you can leverage traffic on Tumblr and why it might be the right choice for your business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Reaction: Is Tumblr Making A Comeback? [00:28] An overview of Tumblr’s stats over the past few years. [01:01] The evidence that Tumblr is making a comeback. [01:47] Why you should consider leveraging traffic on Tumblr. [03:14] If you’re looking to hire or get hired, go to marketingschool.io/talent [03:28] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:34] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Tumblr Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/12/20226 minutes, 34 seconds
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7 Timeless Marketing Principles That Are Still Relevant in 2022 #2123

In episode #2123, Neil and Eric share 7 timeless marketing principles that are still relevant in 2022. There are many things to keep up with within the rapidly changing marketing space, like newly released ad formats, but there are still a lot of marketing principles that remain timeless. Tune in to learn about the rule of seven, the AIDA principle, and other fundamental lessons that never lose their relevance! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 7 Timeless Marketing Principles That Are Still Relevant in 2022. [00:37] The AIDA principle: attention, interest, decision, and action. [01:07] The rule of seven: when someone interacts with your brand seven times they’re much more likely to remember it. [01:30] Understand that if you’re starting from nothing, it’s going to take some time to build a brand. [02:00] The significant role of content, from text, to audio and video. [02:31] How to capitalize on new ad formats. [03:11] Why there is always money in the follow-up and why you need to focus on the long-term strategy. [03:52] When to expect a decrease in click-through rates.  [04:38] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:47] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/11/20227 minutes, 47 seconds
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How To Price Correctly #2122

In episode #2122, Neil and Eric talk about how to price correctly. These days there are plenty of companies that spend a fortune on marketing when it may be wiser to give away items and services at more affordable rates than to spend as much on marketing. Tune in to learn about the importance of pricing correctly, when you should price yourself below the competition, and why there is more than one strategy for optimal pricing. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Price Correctly. [00:27] Why it’s so important to price correctly. [00:48] When to price yourself below the competition. [02:05] Online tools and resources to help you price correctly. [02:44] The value of a metric and how to price accordingly. [04:10] Why there is more than one strategy to do optimal pricing. [04:52] Why you should ask yourself whether your pricing is too cheap or too expensive. [05:34] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [05:34] Go to https://www.levelingup.com/live to learn more about our next live event in Los Angeles. [05:53] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Price Intelligently Pricing Creativity Win Without Pitching OpenView Venture Partners Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/10/20228 minutes, 53 seconds
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Growth & Leadership Lessons from Leading $1B Athletic Greens and $5B Focus Brands with Kat Cole

In episode #2121, Eric gets together with Kat Cole, President, COO, & Board of Directors at Athletic Greens, to talk about her career, including why she chose to become a key player in the company, and her ten years at Focus Brands. In our conversation, we discuss the mission and values that define Athletic Greens, why their rapid growth rate can be attributed to the merits and quality of their flagship product AG1, and how being bootstrapped has influenced their marketing strategy. Kat unpacks the marketing success they’ve achieved through their long-term partnerships with top thought leaders and creators, and explains why their performance marketing strategy has been more conservative than some might think. She also shares her advice for anyone who wants to pursue a similar career in business and champions the values of being a curious, hard-working student who is willing to go out there and gain experience. Kat has had an incredible career and it was wonderful having her on the show. Tune in to learn more about Athletic Greens, how to customize your marketing, and much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Introducing today’s topic: Growth & Leadership Lessons from Leading $1B Athletic Greens and $5B Focus Brands with Kat Cole. [01:29] Why Kat chose Athletic Greens for her next chapter. [02:47] An overview of Athletic Greens and their incredible growth.  [06:22] The high quality of Athletic Greens’ comprehensive flagship product AG1. [06:54] Why AG1 is more than just a green drink and the marketing challenge this poses. [07:52] How Chris, the founder of Athletic Greens, helped establish foundational nutrition as a category. [10:04] Learn what AG1 tastes like and different ways to drink it.  [12:41] A breakdown of Athletic Greens’ marketing strategy. [13:21] The success they’ve found partnering with creators and influencers. [14:11] How being largely referral-based made the iOS 14 update less difficult for them. [14:33] How being a bootstrapped company has affected their marketing strategy. [15:29] The rapid rate of growth they've experienced, based on the merits of their product. [18:05] Insights into how marketing is changing. [19:18] Kat’s advice to anyone who wants to pursue a similar career path. [24:29] Kat’s monthly process for checking in with her loved ones. [27:11] How Kat does a similar check-in with her work relationships. [28:53] Learn where you can find Kat online. [29:34] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [29:41] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Athletic Greens Athletic Greens Special Offer Kat Cole on LinkedIn Kat Cole on Instagram Checking In With Kat Cole Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/9/202232 minutes, 34 seconds
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How To Create An Engaging Podcast That Builds Your Brand #2120

In episode #2120, Neil and Eric discuss how to create an engaging podcast that builds your brand. Tune in to learn how you can implement feedback to improve your podcast, how long you can expect to wait before your audience starts to grow, and why you should focus on engagement rather than downloads or followers. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Create An Engaging Podcast That Builds Your Brand. [00:25] The importance of taking feedback and implementing positive changes. [00:59] Examples of different approaches you can take with your podcast. [01:56] A reminder of how long it takes to build an audience. [02:27] How a long-term podcast builds your brand. [03:25] Why podcasts can be a great excuse to meet cool people. [03:46] Go to https://www.levelingup.com/live to learn more about our next live event in Los Angeles. [03:59] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/8/20227 minutes, 2 seconds
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5 Reasons Why Your YouTube Ads Aren't Working And What To Do About It #2119

In episode #2119, Neil and Eric discuss 5 reasons why your YouYube ads aren't working and what to do about it. Several factors influence the success of your YouTube ads and your conversion rates. Tuning in you’ll learn how to implement the AIDA model, how to choose your ad formats, and why a call to action is crucial. We also cover landing pages, their role in conversion optimization, and how to adjust your video content for more successful ads. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 5 Reasons Why Your YouTube Ads Aren't Working And What To Do About It. [00:28] The AIDA model, and how to implement it.  [01:01] Why you need to include a call to action [01:28] Which ad formats to use on YouTube. [02:02] Why your landing page is integral to your conversion rate. [02:59] How to adjust your video content to diversify your advertising. [03:42] Make sure to check in with who you’re targeting. [04:13] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:21] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   YouTube Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/7/20227 minutes, 21 seconds
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How to Stay Resilient In a Turbulent Market #2118

In episode #2118, Neil and Eric talk about how to stay resilient in a turbulent market. Right now the market is experiencing a lot of uncertainty and it’s a good time to take stock of what is working for your business and what isn’t. Tune in to learn how discipline and a lean mindset can help you persevere, and even thrive, in a turbulent market. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Stay Resilient In a Turbulent Market. [01:19] How to invest in what’s working and cut back on what isn’t. [01:47] Learn how to operate a lean ship. [02:13] Why you should extend your runway and how to do it. [03:12] What to do when you need to cut back on staff. [04:06] A list of some of the best companies that were built during a recession.  [04:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:28] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Startup Runway Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/6/20227 minutes, 27 seconds
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Who’s Really Responsible For Ads? #2117

In episode #2117, Neil and Eric talk about who’s really responsible for ads. Companies often assume that the marketing department should be responsible for ads, but that’s not necessarily the case. Ads are relevant to many departments, like sales, customer support, design, or paid media managers. Tune in to learn why it helps to have one directly responsible individual, why you need to make sure your departments aren’t siloed, and how they can help one another! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Who’s Really Responsible For Ads. [00:25] Why your marketing department should not necessarily be responsible for ads. [00:48] How sales, customer support, design, and other teams can also be responsible for ads. [01:34] The term directly responsible individual and why it’s useful. [02:17] Why departments need to help one another and not be siloed. [03:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:21] We’re bringing it back, text us at 310-349-378 with your thoughts and feedback! [03:36] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/5/20226 minutes, 36 seconds
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Why You Should Create A Swipe File (And What It Is) #2116

In episode #2116, Neil and Eric talk about why you should create a swipe file (and tell you what it is). Swipe files are incredibly handy. It’s a place where you can store eye-catching ads, copy, and websites to draw on for future inspiration and experimentation. Tune in to hear how to identify content for your swipe files, as well as the best tools for building a great one! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why You Should Create A Swipe File (and What It Is). [00:30] An overview of how to create a swipe file. [01:13] How a swipe file can help you identify attention-grabbing strategies. [01:17] Why swipe files can give you a head start on what you should be experimenting with. [02:15] Examples of tools to use for your swipe file. [03:12] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:19] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Ahrefs Swiped Adbeat Facebook Ad Library SEMRush Land-book Twitter Blue Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/4/20226 minutes, 19 seconds
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7 Practical Ways To Make Customers Fall In Love With Your Business #2115

In episode #2115, Neil and Eric share seven practical ways to make customers fall in love with your business. Going above and beyond for your customers will always make a good impression. Make your business remarkable by surprising your customers, integrating their feedback, and leveraging your partners. For more practical tips, insights, and advice, make sure you tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 7 Practical Ways To Make Customers Fall In Love With Your Business. [00:25] Why you should over-deliver on your customer’s expectations. [01:09] How to give your customers something of value before you ask for their money. [01:26] Examples of how to make yourself remarkable through special services. [01:58] Be sure to listen to customer feedback from a neutral standpoint. [02:28] How to adjust your product based on reviews and feedback. [02:58] Finding ways to surprise your customers. [03:45] Why yesterday’s remarkable is today’s normal and how to leverage your partners.  [04:34] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:44] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/3/20227 minutes, 43 seconds
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Building ClickUp to a $4B Company, ROI of Superbowl and Outdoor Ads, Lessons From Near Death 5x

In this episode, Eric talks with Zeb Evans, Founder, and CEO of ClickUp, about building a four billion-dollar company, the ROI of Superbowl and outdoor ads, and the lessons he learned from FIVE near-death experiences. Tuning in you’ll learn about Zeb’s entrepreneurial journey, how he founded ClickUp, and how it started as an internal tool within his previous company. We discuss the current competitive landscape of productivity tools and why Zeb is dedicated to making a product that will improve people’s lives. Zeb also shares the insights he gained from five near-death experiences and how each one impacted his life. Later we unpack ClickUp’s marketing strategy, the cost of their Superbowl advert, how they used analytics to measure their ROI, and the exciting results they got from it. Zeb also shares how they’ve been measuring brand awareness across the US, the tools and services one can use, and the difference between aided and unaided awareness. Today’s episode is packed with profound insights and crucial marketing tips from a leader in the field who is dedicated to having a positive impact on the world. Make sure you tune in for a fascinating conversation on marketing, building a company, finding balance, and much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Building ClickUp To $4B Company, ROI of Superbowl and Outdoor Ads, Lessons From Near Death 5x [00:25] Introducing today’s guest Zeb Evans, Founder, and CEO of ClickUp. [00:46] Learn more about Zeb Evans and what led him to found ClickUp. [01:35] The competitive world of productivity software and what it’s been like building ClickUp. [02:46] Understanding why ClickUp is a uniquely useful productivity tool. [04:23] An overview of Zeb’s entrepreneurial journey. [05:35] The capital they’ve raised for ClickUp and their ambitions for the company. [07:18] Why it still feels surreal to be owning and running a four billion-dollar company.  [08:04] Learn about Zeb’s first near-death experience and how it introduced him to tech as a career. [10:07] Zeb’s second near-death experience and how it helped him choose to drop out of college. [11:39] What Zeb’s third near-death experience taught him about his potential. [15:03] How Zeb found the source of his seizures after his fourth near-death experience and how it prompted his meditation practice. [16:08] Why building a business is incredibly challenging and how to manage your stress.  [16:58] Zeb’s fifth near-death experience and how it reminded him of the fragility of life. [19:57] What Zeb is doing to scale as a CEO right now. [22:31] Zeb’s core values and the importance of user experience. [24:24] The details of ClickUp’s Superbowl ad. [26:08] What analytics revealed about the success of their Superbowl ad.  [27:01] The importance of brand awareness and how ClickUp is growing theirs.  [28:45] Tools you can use to measure brand awareness.  [29:38] Learn how much ClickUp is currently spending on advertising per year.  [30:10] Zeb’s book recommendation on how to maintain your edge in business and life.  [30:55] Zeb’s favorite business tool that’s not ClickUp [03:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:24] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Zeb Evans on LinkedIn Zeb Evans on Twitter ClickUp SurveyMonkey Qualtrics   The Slight Edge: Turning Simple Disciplines into Massive Success and Happiness   Thich Nhat Hanh on Amazon HubSpot SalesForce Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/2/202234 minutes, 34 seconds
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Neil & Eric Debate: Should You Get A Coach? #2113

In episode #2113, Neil and Eric debate whether you should get a coach or not! Business coaches are a big part of the corporate landscape and can fulfill a number of different functions for their clients. Tune in today to hear Neil and Eric unpack their views on the matter, and find out if you should be considering this option!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Neil & Eric Debate - Should You Get A Coach? [00:40] Our starting positions: Eric's belief in coaches, and Neil's doubts. [01:13] Neil's issue with business coaches and what their coaching business says about their level of success. [02:20] Looking at a few definitions of coaches and what they do. [03:02] Using a coach to think about the right questions and keep growing. [04:51] Why certain high-profile and successful coaches do what they do! [05:55] That’s it for today! [05:58] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn more about our next event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Reboot Jerry Colonna  Matt Mochary   The Great CEO Within     Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/1/20228 minutes, 58 seconds
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Key Lessons Neil & Eric Have Learned From Running Marketing Agencies #2112

In episode #2112, we share the key lessons we have learned from running marketing agencies. After so many years in the marketing game, we have both learned a number of very important lessons that we did not know when we first started out. Tune in to hear us talk about the power of conferences, alignment, hiring practices, and much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Key Lessons Neil & Eric Have Learned From Running Marketing Agencies. [00:28] Looking back at our first agencies almost 20 years ago, and our more recent ventures. [01:14] The importance of hiring personnel with experience! [01:39] Why focus can trump jumping on the newest trends. [02:30] Niching down from an early stage. [02:55] Why you cannot help every person, and the importance of alignment. [03:33] How conferences can help you find great clients! [04:39] Escaping a 'salesy' image and prioritizing being helpful.  [06:01] That is it for today! [06:03] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn more about our next event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro  Aligning Vectors: How To Scale A Business   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/31/20229 minutes, 8 seconds
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How To Monetize A Podcast The Right Way #2111

In episode #2111, we share how to monetize a podcast the right way! There are many avenues for making money from a podcast that you can explore. In this episode we share a few of them, including advertising, selling your own services, and building a brand. Tune in to hear more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:24] Today’s topic: How To Monetize A Podcast The Right Way. [00:26] The time and energy we have spent building the Marketing School podcast! [01:01] The usefulness and ease of finding advertising for a podcast. [01:38] Using a podcast as a way to sell your own products and services. [02:36] Why we do not recommend affiliate marketing from the start. [03:06] Looking at the example of HubSpot and the route they have taken. [03:46] That is it for today! [03:50] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn more about our next event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Joe Rogan  Onnit  HubSpot The Hustle   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/30/20226 minutes, 55 seconds
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The Anatomy of A High Converting Sales Letter #2110

In episode #2110, we talk about the anatomy of a high converting sales letter! From the way you formulate your headline, to how you answer objections and customer questions, these are the marks you need to hit every time you are trying to make conversions. Tune in to hear all about it! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:22] Today’s topic: The Anatomy of A High Converting Sales Letter. [00:26] Explaining exactly what a sales letter is and should be.  [00:50] The importance of a great headline to attract attention. [01:21] Pinpointing the reasons that someone would not buy what you are selling. [02:35] Why customer development is vital and how this relates to your sales letters. [03:47] The patience that is necessary for collecting the rewards of your hard work. [04:19] That’s it for today! [04:21] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn more about our next event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro David Ogilvy Levels  Sam Corcos The Mom Test   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/29/20227 minutes, 40 seconds
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What All Top Marketers Have In Common #2109

In episode #2109, Neil and Eric talk about what all top marketers have in common. The key to being a top marketer is experimentation. No one knows what’s best for a business, and what works for one company may not work for another. Therefore the only way to continually improve is to experiment. Tune in to learn where we get our ideas for experimentation, how we implement what we learn, and much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What All Top Marketers Have In Common. [00:27] Why experimentation is key to being a top marketer. [01:00] Being a lifelong learner and how it facilitates experimentation. [02:00] Podcast and newsletter recommendations for staying up to date with marketing trends. [02:31] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [02:32] Text us at 310-349-3785 with your comments and feedback. [02:44] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   The State of Demand Gen Podcast The Brand Marketing Podcast Marketing Brew Stacked Marketer The Wall Street Journal: CMO Today Text us at 310-349-3785 with your comments and feedback. Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/28/20225 minutes, 44 seconds
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Where Twitter Is Going With Elon Musk Owning It #2108

In episode #2108, Neil and Eric talk about where Twitter is going with Elon Musk owning it. Tuning in you’ll hear about some of Elon’s potential plans for Twitter, like upgrading its chat service, potential blockchain implementations, and the Elondrop. We also discuss Twitter’s plans to become less reliant on advertising and how they are expected to find other forms of monetization to recoup those earnings. Listen in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Where Twitter Is Going With Elon Musk Owning It [00:46] Insights into Elon’s plans for Twitter and potential blockchain implementations. [01:54] Elon’s plans to make Twitter less reliant on advertising. [02:25] An overview of the Elondrop and what that would mean for Twitter. [05:03] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [05:08] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   The Elondrop Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/27/20228 minutes, 8 seconds
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The Secret to How Doodles NFT Did $325M in Sales Volume in a Few Months

In this episode, Eric talks with Evan Keast, Founder at Doodles, about the secret to how Doodles NFT achieved $325m in sales volume in just a few months. Doodles is a collection of 10,000 NFTs, which were designed by Scott Martin, aka Burnt Toast. In our conversation, Evan describes some of his previous entrepreneurial projects, how Doodles came to be, and why he is so passionate about the Web3 space. Learn about Doodles’ unique marketing strategy, and how they are putting the public first. By adding utility, showing up at live events, merchandising, and creating other ways for participants to collect Doodles at an accessible price point, they are prioritizing their community and investing in the future of Web3. Evan also shares Doodles’ plans for the future, including how they are looking to expand and hire from their community. Be sure to tune in for a fantastic conversation on Web3, community, and much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Secret to How Doodles NFT Did $325M in Sales Volume in a Few Months. [01:12] Get to know today’s guest Evan Keast, Founder at Doodles. [02:35] Learn about Evan’s entrepreneurial journey and past projects. [03:58] An overview of Doodles, how it functions, and what makes it unique. [06:58] Evan’s key tips for launching a successful NFT project. [08:21] Why Doodles is focused on making their NFTs affordable and accessible to millions of people. [11:29] How Doodles is reinvesting its funds into the future of Web3.  [12:21] The team at Doodles and how they are looking to expand and hire. [13:50] The community manager at Doodles and how they found him. [14:54] The importance of being interoperable with other Web3 products and having a community mindset when you build your brand as an NFT. [16:04] Why Evan is deeply invested in crypto.  [17:31] Evan’s favorite business tool. [17:40] How to find Evan online. [17:55] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [17:57] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Evan Keast on Twitter Evan Keast on Instagram Doodles Doodles NFT Noodles NFT Figma Dapper Labs Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   The NFT World is getting more competitive every day, and you don't want to get left behind! Learn how to grow your NFT project: www.youtube.com/c/LevelingUpOfficial   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/26/202220 minutes, 58 seconds
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Would You Invest in Elon Musk's Twitter? #2106

In episode #2106, Neil and Eric talk about whether they would invest in Elon Musk’s Twitter. Learn about the acquisition offer that Twitter has agreed to, what kind of growth you can expect from the company, and how your finances and positioning determine whether you should invest in Elon Musk’s Twitter. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Would You Invest in Elon Musk's Twitter? [00:30] An overview of the acquisition offer that Twitter has agreed to. [01:13] Why the amount of money you have determines whether you should invest in Twitter. [02:08] The changes that are expected to happen at Twitter. [02:35] The type of companies Neil and Eric invest in based on their positioning. [03:27] Why it’s appropriate for investment firms to invest in late-stage companies. [03:55] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:03] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/25/20227 minutes, 3 seconds
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6 Ways to Lower Your Cost Per Acquisition #2105

In episode #2105, Neil and Eric talk about six ways to lower your cost per acquisition. There are plenty of methods you can use to increase your conversion optimization and lower your costs. Tune in to learn how to implement AB tests, be clear on your messaging, and utilize AI to optimize your business and lower your cost per acquisition. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 6 Ways to Lower Your Cost Per Acquisition. [00:30] Why you should give away free services and create great offers. [00:45] How to use AB tests to lower your cost per acquisition. [01:04] Why you need to ensure that your messaging is clear. [01:24] What you can learn from your competitor’s ads. [01:39] Why you should test multiple creatives consistently. [02:24] Utilizing networks and platforms to optimize your business. [02:46] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [02:59] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Facebook Ads Eric Sui on Twitter Eric Sui on Instagram Neil Patel on Twitter Neil Patel on Instagram Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro     Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/24/20225 minutes, 59 seconds
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Marketing Predictions for the Rest of 2022 #2104

In episode #2104, Neil and Eric talk about marketing predictions for the rest of 2022. Tune in to hear our thoughts on how the marketing landscape is changing, why marketers will need to become more thoughtful and creative, and how Facebook will find new ways to monetize. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Marketing Predictions for the Rest of 2022. [00:25] How we expect Facebook to find new ways to monetize. [00:52] Some of the ways that marketing will become more challenging. [02:06] Why marketers will need to become more thoughtful and creative. [02:22] The sizable role that conversion optimization will play in marketing strategies. [02:52] How to attract the right people amidst rising ad costs. [03:22] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:39] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/23/20226 minutes, 38 seconds
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How We'd Grow Our Podcast to 5M Downloads per month #2103

In episode #2103, we talk about how we'd grow our podcast to five million downloads per month in the future. After the last few years of amazing growth, we are so excited about where we might be headed next and the new listeners we will still connect with. Tune in to hear all about the different avenues we think will get us to the next big milestone! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:23] Today’s topic: How We'd Grow Our Podcast to 5M Downloads Per Month. [00:45] Using advertising on other podcasts as a way to boost subscription. [01:02] Increasing guest interviews as a way to cross-promote and induct new followers. [01:20] Talking about a broader range of subjects as a way to reach a wider audience. [01:59] Why podcast networks might be the next big thing. [03:05] Thinking about the opportunity presented by email advertising. [03:15] The simple equation of appearing on other podcasts and linking back to your own. [04:05] Twitter and LinkedIn threads; doubling down on existing audiences.  [04:50] That’s it! [05:05] Go to marketingschool.io for more resources!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Jordan Harbinger  HubSpot Podcast Network  iHeart Radio  Morning Brew The Hustle     Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/22/20228 minutes, 5 seconds
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How to Screen For SEO Talent in 2022 #2102

In episode #2102, we talk about how to screen for SEO talent in 2022! When building the best team that you can, you need a good process to vet potential hires and we are here to make this just a little bit easier for you. From the initial questions to drilling down deeper to better understand candidates, if you want to find the right person, you have come to the right place! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:24] Today’s topic: How to Screen For SEO Talent in 2022. [00:26] Enquiring about past experience and traffic increases. [00:55] Going deeper on the methods for increasing traffic. [02:05] Why follow-up questions can be so effective for vetting hires. [02:32] Screening candidates and finding out their long-term goals and true strengths. [03:52] Questions to ask about recruiting and team building. [04:10] That is it for today! [03:24] Go to marketingschool.io for more resources!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro SEMrush Ahrefs Ubersuggest Elon Musk   Who      Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/21/20226 minutes, 46 seconds
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On the Verge of Bankruptcy, What Do You Do? #2101

In episode #2101, Neil and Eric talk about what to do if you’re on the verge of bankruptcy. It’s okay to fail and try new things, and bankruptcy shouldn’t be associated with shame or stigma. Tune in to learn about our experience with making tough decisions and how to make the best choice based on your situation.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: On The Verge of Bankruptcy, What Do You Do? [00:30] Eric’s experience with Single Grain and how they turned the company around. [01:37] How to evaluate what your outcome will be depending on the decision you make. [02:09] Why your decision will depend on your circumstances and your stage in life. [04:14] Why there is no shame in bankruptcy. [04:22] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:29] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/20/20227 minutes, 28 seconds
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How A Founder Sold Over $11.5M In NFTs While Running His Startup with Alex Taub

In this episode, Eric gets together with Alex Taub, co-founder of Upstream, a no-code all-in-one DAO builder. He is also the co-founder of Illuminati, an NFT project that has sold over $11.5M in NFTs, all while running his startup. Tuning in you’ll hear all about Upstream, what first inspired it, and how it helps its users build and manage DAOs by being accessible and easy to use. Get a sneak peek at what Upstream has planned in the coming weeks, their marketing strategy for the company, and what it means to be a leader in the Web3 space. We also delve into the founding of Illuminati, how Alex balances it with his work at Upstream, and what it’s taught him about Web3 and marketing. Hear the story of how they first marketed their Illuminati NFT project using intriguing pins, the concept of a secret society, and an established Twitter handle. Alex also describes what he loves about playing in the NFT space, why he believes play-to-earn is going to explode in 2022, and why Twitter is such a useful networking tool. To learn more about how Alex balances his time, his insights on Web3, and much more, make sure you tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How A Founder Sold Over $11.5M In NFTs While Running His Startup. [01:31] Get to know Alex Taub, co-founder of Upstream and Illuminati NFT. [03:29] How Alex and his team decided to go all-in on Upstream. [04:56] How Alex became involved with Web3, NFTs, DAOs, and dApps. [08:11] A breakdown of Upstream: how it works and how it’s priced. [08:58] Some of the use cases that Upstream is currently being used for. [10:20] How Upstream is growing, and what it means to be a leader in the Web3 space. [12:41] Insights into the marketing strategy for Upstream. [14:36] How Alex co-founded Illuminati NFT and how he balances it with his work at Upstream. [15:22] What launching Illuminati NFT has taught Alex about managing DAOs on Upstream. [17:57] The time and investment you need to start an NFT project. [19:36] How Illuminati has sold over $11.5M in NFTs.  [21:52] The story of how they first marketed Illuminati by giving out pins at an event. [22:51] What Alex learned from the launch of Illuminati and their sales plan. [25:59] Alex shares why Twitter is his favorite business tool. [26:13] Learn about Alex’s favorite business book, Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future.  [26:55] Alex’s favorite NFTs — that aren't Illuminati or Bored Apes! [28:55] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [29:00] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Upstream Illuminati NFT Twitter Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future Knights of Degen Alex Taub on Twitter Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/19/202232 minutes
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Where To Hire Incredible Marketers in 2022 #2099

In episode #2099, Neil and Eric talk about where to hire incredible marketers in 2022. Learn how to use LinkedIn as a useful resource for finding great talent and discover why referral recruiting is so effective, even in a big company. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Where To Hire Incredible Marketers in 2022. [00:35] How to use LinkedIn to find excellent marketers. [01:37] Learn why referral recruiting can be so impactful. [02:52] How to use your team to find great talent. [03:32] An overview of how we’ve been finding talent to help grow our Web3 department. [04:17] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:22] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Stripe Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/18/20227 minutes, 22 seconds
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How To Prepare Yourself & Your Business Against A Recession #2098

In episode #2098, Neil and Eric talk about how to prepare yourself and your business against a recession. You can’t predict when a recession will hit, but you can do your best to prepare for it! Tune in to hear our recommendations for how to prepare your business for a recession, from increasing your conversion rate optimization to investing in your relationships and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Prepare Yourself & Your Business Against A Recession. [00:25] The definition of a recession. [00:58] Why we expect a recession soon. [01:11] How to use conversion rate optimization to prepare for a recession. [01:57] Why you shouldn’t try to predict a recession. [02:24] Why you should be optimizing for relationships. [03:25] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:31] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/17/20226 minutes, 31 seconds
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Spray and Pray, the Best Way to Get Started With Social Media #2097

In episode #2097, Neil and Eric talk about 'spray and pray,’ the best way to get started with social media. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to marketing, and you need to try out different things to figure out what works for your brand. Tune in to find out how to use the 'spray and pray' approach, combined with analytics, to hone in on what will work best for your product! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Spray and Pray, the Best Way to Get Started with Social Media. [00:30] The benefits of the ‘spray and pray’ approach, and how to do it. [02:36] Why you need to keep analytics in mind when taking the ‘spray and pray’ approach. [02:48] How many channels to use the ‘spray and pray’ approach on. [03:10] Understanding the RICE framework and how to use it. [03:55] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:00] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/16/20227 minutes
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Where We Think The World Is Headed (And What To Do About It) #2096

In episode #2096, Neil and Eric talk about where they think the world is headed (and what to do about it). With rising interest rates, businesses and marketing departments find themselves needing to adapt. Listen in to hear what you can expect in the coming months and what helpful steps you can take to protect yourself and your business, while also learning how to identify unexpected opportunities. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Where We Think The World Is Headed (And What To Do About It) [00:25] How rising interest rates will affect businesses and marketing. [01:29] How to find places where you can get underpriced attention. [03:33] Making preparations for cutbacks. [03:56] Some advice from Warren Buffet. [04:25] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:30] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Marketing School Episode #2070: Marketing Trends We’re Excited About for Q2 2022 Marketing School Episode #2073: Effective Alternatives To The Competitive Landscapes of PPC & SEO Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/15/20227 minutes, 30 seconds
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Reaction to Elon Musk Offering To Buy Twitter #2095

In episode #2095, Neil and Eric discuss their reaction to Elon Musk offering to buy Twitter. Plenty of people have offered to buy Twitter, and Elon Musk certainly has the funds to do it. Tune in to hear what you can expect if this deal goes through! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Reaction to Elon Musk Offering To Buy Twitter [01:06] Why it might be difficult for Elon to buy Twitter. [01:47] Some of the changes that might take place if Elon buys Twitter. [03:22] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:29] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/14/20226 minutes, 29 seconds
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What You Should Never Do When You're Selling (How To Lose A Deal) #2094

In episode #2094, Neil and Eric talk about what you should never do when you're selling (how to lose a deal). The key to having a good relationship with customers is by instilling confidence. Learn how humility, a mentality of underpromising and over-delivering, as well as good communication will help you maintain fantastic long-term relationships with your clients! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What You Should Never Do When You're Selling (How To Lose A Deal). [00:29] How overpromising and underdelivering can kill a deal. [01:14] Why instilling confidence is essential. [02:28] The level of communication that you need to maintain with your customer. [02:40] How to ensure that you add value to your communication with clients. [03:03] How to make each of your follow-ups a marketable moment. [03:36]  Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast and text us at 310-349-3785! [03:59] That’s it for today! [04:29] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/13/20226 minutes, 44 seconds
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Growing NFT Now to 700,000 Followers in 1 Yr, Coaching, and Jackson Hole, with Alejandro Navia

In this episode, Eric talks with Alejandro Navia about co-founding NFT Now, a media company that is helping put power in the hands of creatives. We discuss the impressive growth that NFT Now has experienced after only one year, their 700,000 followers, and what some of their best methods have been for growing their reach organically. Alejandro shares how he first became interested in the NFT space, and how he and his Co-Founders saw a need for an objective voice on the topic for those who were curious about NFTs as well as those who are well-versed and active in the space. Hear how being omnichannel has worked for them, why it’s dangerous to rely on one platform, and why owning your own domain is so important. Tuning in you’ll learn more about Alejandro’s work as an executive coach. He explains why making the decision to find a coach is a huge step, and how to use the interview process to find a coach who is right for you. We also explore Alejandro’s impromptu move to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and why we all need a space that can help us think expansively. To learn more about NFT Now, how to grow your reach, and much more, make sure you tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Growing NFTnow to 700,000 followers in 1 yr, coaching, and Jackson Hole, with Alejandro Navia. [00:56] Introducing today’s guest Alejandro Navia and how he founded NFT Now.  [05:53] Why Alejandro saw a need for an objective voice on NFTs like NFT Now. [06:59] NFT Now’s reach and how they have grown as an omnichannel media company. [10:09] The core drivers of NFT Now’s impressive growth. [13:34] What Alejandro has learned about the dangers of being dependent on one single platform. [13:56] The main channels Alejandro is using for NFT Now and why owning your domain is key. [15:40] Alejandro’s approach to coaching and why he views his clients as partners. [19:12] The distinction between coaching and educating.  [19:54] Why choosing to find a coach is a big deal. [20:19] How to find a good coach. [21:20] Why the interview process is crucial in finding the right coach for you. [22:11] Why you need to ask yourself which areas of your life you want to improve on. [25:22] Alejandro’s move to Jackson Hole and how he is splitting his time between Jackson Hole and Miami. [29:48] The most impactful book that Alejandro has ever read. [30:40] The most impactful tools that Alejandro has used in the past 12 months, from therapy to coaching, to authentic communication. [32:18] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [32:20] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   NFT Now Alejandro Navia Alejandro Navia on Instagram Alejandro Navia on Twitter The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/12/202235 minutes, 17 seconds
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How To Keep An Eye On Your Competitors in 2022 #2092

In episode #2092, Neil and Eric talk about how to keep an eye on your competitors in 2022. Tune in to learn how to keep track of your competitors and how you can save time by learning from their mistakes and experiments.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Keep An Eye On Your Competitors in 2022. [00:25] Why it’s essential that you stay up to date with what your competitors are doing. [01:05] How to use SimilarWeb to measure what your competitors are doing. [01:36] Why WayBackMachine is a great free tool for AB testing. [02:01] Use Ahrefs to grow your search traffic. [02:28] Follow your competitors online and use Facebook’s ad library. [02:39] How to use SocialBlade, TubeBuddy, and vidIQ for YouTube insights. [02:51] How to get feedback on your competitor’s site as well as your own with UserTesting.  [03:28] How to implement qualitative feedback.  [03:59] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:16] Text us at 310-349-3785. [04:29] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   SimilarWeb Zoom WayBackMachine Ahrefs Meta Ad Library SocialBlade TubeBuddy vidIQ UserTesting Adbeat Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Text us at 310-349-3785   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/11/20227 minutes, 29 seconds
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How to Come Up With The Perfect Messaging For Your Product #2091

In episode #2091, Neil and Eric talk about how to come up with the perfect messaging for your product. Learn how simple messaging can elevate your conversion rate and why perfect messaging is always a work in progress. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Come Up With The Perfect Messaging For Your Product. [00:28] How your messaging will impact your conversion rate. [00:45] How to identify what you should emphasize within your copy. [02:30] Why you need to keep tweaking your messaging. [02:51] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [02:56] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Optimizely VWO Crazy Egg Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/10/20225 minutes, 56 seconds
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With So Many Marketing Channels, Which Channel Should You Pick? #2090

In episode #2090 Neil and Eric talk about how to pick a marketing channel when there are so many to choose from. In order to build an omnichannel approach, you need to choose which channels to prioritize. Tune in to learn which channel you should leverage first and how to identify what works best for you.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: With So Many Marketing Channels, Which Channel Should You Pick? [00:25] Why an omnichannel approach is inevitable. [00:49] How to choose which channels to leverage first. [01:49] Identify where your audience is hanging out and what is best for your medium. [03:08] Why you need to repurpose your content for different channels. [03:29] Why you need to post natively to your channels. [03:57] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:03] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   SEMrush Gary Vee: How To Make 64 Pieces Of Content In A Day Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/9/20227 minutes, 2 seconds
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The Challenges of Podcasting #2089

In episode #2089, Neil and Eric talk about the challenges of podcasting. The level of saturation in the podcast market has increased dramatically in the past five years, making it increasingly difficult to stand out and become popular. Tune in to learn about the biggest challenges facing podcasters, and the most effective methods for growing your audience. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Challenges of Podcasting. [00:50] Why it’s becoming more difficult to make your podcast popular. [01:23] Why it’s more difficult to drive conversion from a podcast than a website. [01:42] Some effective methods for growing your podcast. [02:27] Why podcasts are effective for brand promotion and high ROI strategies. [02:49] How podcasts help build community and decrease sales cycles. [03:11] A reminder of how long it takes to grow a podcast audience. [03:37] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:41] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Edison Research Podcast Consumer Tracking Report Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     The NFT World is getting more competitive every day, and you don't want to get left behind! Learn how to grow your NFT project: www.youtube.com/c/LevelingUpOfficial   Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/8/20226 minutes, 41 seconds
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Ad Channels To Consider For This Year #2088

In episode #2088, Neil and Eric talk about ad channels to consider for this year. We share the excellent ROI we’ve been generating through TikTok, as well as how to get the most out of advertising on Quora. Learn about when to remarket your content through platforms like Google and why you need to pay attention to where your audience is spending their time. Tune in for some great tips on how to get the most out of ad channels this year! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Ad Channels To Consider For This Year. [00:34] Why now is a great time to advertise on TikTok. [01:14] How to get the most out of advertising on Quora. [01:40] Why you need to pay attention to where your audience is. [02:00] Other ad channels to consider like Amazon, Twitter, and Pinterest. [02:39] Why Next Door is great for targeting mothers. [02:50] Other advertising streams outside of platforms like email and podcasting. [03:11] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:14] Go to marketingschool.io/improve help us improve!  [03:27] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   TikTok for Business Quora for Business Twitter Ads Amazon Ads Pinterest Ads Roku Ads Next Door Spotify Ads Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/7/20226 minutes, 27 seconds
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How Web3 Marketing Differs From Web2 Marketing #2087

In episode #2087, Neil and Eric talk about how Web3 marketing differs from Web2 marketing. You may need to do some extra explaining to give context for Web3, but if you’ve mastered marketing for Web 2.0, then you can market Web3! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Web3 Marketing Differs From Web2 Marketing. [00:27] Why the same concepts, principles, and strategies apply to Web3. [01:29] Why we won’t be using the term Web3 in ten years. [03:00] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:09] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     The NFT World is getting more competitive everyday, and you don't want to get left behind! Learn how to grow your NFT project: www.youtube.com/c/LevelingUpOfficial   Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/6/20226 minutes, 9 seconds
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How Marketing Is Going to Change Forever and How to Layer Performance Marketing Into Your Growth Strategy With Bob Glazer.

In this episode, Eric welcomes back Bob Glazer, to discuss how marketing is changing and explore some of the key methods for layering performance marketing into one’s growth strategy. Bob is a Serial Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker, and is the Founder and Chairman of the Board at Acceleration Partners. He is also the author of the new book Moving to Outcomes, about why partnerships are the future of marketing. Tuning in you’ll hear Bob break down the meaning of affiliate partnerships, why it is often poorly defined, and how they can provide some of the most effective outcomes in marketing. He delves into the topics he covers in his new book, including some of the problems it solves for leaders as well as long-term marketing strategies. Bob discusses how Affiliate Partners has grown since it first started, why he describes them as a partner management recruiting specialist firm, as well as the benefits they’ve experienced from working remotely over the past ten years. He also shares some of the misunderstandings around affiliate marketing, why it’s such a huge opportunity, and why he believes companies should master quality before scaling. Tune in for a fascinating conversation on the future of marketing, remote work, and so much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Marketing Is Going to Change Forever and How to Layer Performance Marketing Into Your Growth Strategy With Bob Glazer. [00:30] Introducing today’s guest, Bob Glazer, and his new book Moving to Outcomes. [02:49] The lack of ROI that businesses have been experiencing with paid ads and social media. [04:24] How Bob defines affiliate and brand marketing. [05:58] Bob’s company Affiliate Partners and why Bob defines them as a partner management and recruiting specialist firm. [07:11] A breakdown of partnership marketing, Affiliate Partners, and what makes them a truly global company.  [09:16] An overview of the content in Bob’s new book Moving to Outcomes. [11:06] Some of the topics and marketing challenges that are addressed in Moving to Outcomes. [11:56] Why Bob enjoys writing books: it’s a way to solve problems and share knowledge. [13:34] Practical methods for instituting affiliate marketing strategies.  [15:54] Insights into Acceleration Partners’ payment structures and the benefits of a hybrid approach. [18:13] Some of the awards that Acceleration Partners has won, why a positive working environment is so important, and why they prioritize accountability and flexibility. [20:18] How Acceleration Partners has been remote for ten years and how they have compensated for the in-office element. [21:43] Some of the ways that their clients and employees meet up in person.  [24:08] An overview of Acceleration Partners hubs in the US. [24:52] The plans for Acceleration Partners for the next five years. [27:24] Bob’s thoughts on current trends in wage inflation. [29:37] The benefits of reaching out to check in on employees who left your business on good terms.  [30:18] Bob’s favorite performance marketing tool. [31:02] Bob’s book recommendation and why he often gives it to people as a gift. [32:48] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [32:51] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Robert Glazer Robert Glazer on LinkedIn Affiliate Partnerships Moving to Outcomes LinkedIn Talent Insights Must-read book: Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/5/202235 minutes, 52 seconds
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Netflix's Stock Tanked 35% in 1 Day. Here's What it Means For Marketers #2085

In episode #2085, Neil and Eric talk about how Netflix’s stock tanked 35%, and what this means for marketers. For years Netflix had a competitive advantage as a unique streaming service. Learn how always trying to displace your own business can help you stay ahead, and what marketers can learn from Netflix’s recent dive. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Netflix's Stock Tanked 35% in 1 Day. Here's What it Means For Marketers. [00:50] Why this dip in Netflix’s value was inevitable. [01:24] How Netflix lost its competitive edge over other companies. [02:04] Why being unique is easier to market and results in quicker growth. [02:50] Why you should always be trying to displace your own business. [03:37] Go to school.io/talent to learn how you can join our Talent Collective! Use promo code MS100 [03:37] Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:57] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Netflix Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Go to school.io/talent to learn how you can join our Talent Collective! Use promo code MS100   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/4/20226 minutes, 57 seconds
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7 Marketing Tools For Q3 2022 #2084

In episode #2084, Neil and Eric talk about 7 Marketing Tools For Q3 2022. Discover the best new tools for managing your social media, including Taplio for all your LinkedIn needs as well as Tweet Hunter for scheduling and managing tweets, threads, and more. Learn how Orbit.love can help you organize your community and how Commsor unlocks the power of community-led growth. For all the latest on tips, tools, and gadgets, make sure you tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 7 Marketing Tools For Q3 2022. [00:25] Learn how Tweet Hunter allows you to schedule tweets, threads, and more. [01:01] The benefits of Sprout Social in managing social media for any enterprise company. [01:22] How Taplio can help you manage your LinkedIn posts. [01:52] Quickly and easily automate your favorite apps and devices with IFTTT (If This Then That). [02:09] Why Orbit.love is a great tool for community management. [03:01] Why Kickbox is a fantastic tool for managing your email marketing. [03:31] How Commsor unlocks the power of Community-Led Growth.  [03:52] That’s it for today! Go to school.io/talent to learn how you can join our Talent Collective! [04:22] Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:22] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Tweet Hunter Sprout Social Meet Edgar Taplio IFTTT Zapier Orbit.love Discord Kickbox Commsor Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/3/20227 minutes, 22 seconds
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Reaction To Kevin Rose's Moonbirds NFT Project Doing $400M+ In 7 Days #2083

In episode #2083, Neil and Eric share their reaction to Kevin Rose’s Moonbirds NFT Project earning $400M+ In 7 Days. Tune in to learn more about the project, how it raised its funds, and the type of marketing strategy you should implement for a project like this.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Reaction To Kevin Rose's Moonbirds NFT Project Doing $400M+ In 7 Days. [00:35] An introduction to well-known entrepreneur, Kevin Rose. [01:32] A breakdown of the finances around the Moonbirds NFT Project. [02:36] The type of marketing strategy you need for a project like this. [02:50] Kevin Rose’s marketing strategy and the PROOF Collective. [04:32] How to add value and utility with NFTs. [05:37] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [05:42] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Moonbirds NFT Digg PROOF Collective Leveling Up Heroes Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     The NFT World is getting more competitive every day, and you don't want to get left behind! Learn how to grow your NFT project: www.youtube.com/c/LevelingUpOfficial   Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/2/20228 minutes, 42 seconds
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How SEO Influences Your Organic Revenue Growth #2082

In episode #2082, Neil and Eric take a look at how SEO influences your organic revenue growth. We all want instant results but when it comes to building your SEO, having a little patience is key. Learn how SEO creates brand awareness, why this leads to organic revenue growth, and why the long-term impact of SEO is so powerful! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How SEO Influences Your Organic Revenue Growth. [00:25] How SEO creates brand awareness. [01:19] Why good SEO is so powerful long-term. [02:54] Why you need to be patient with your SEO strategy. [03:16] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:37] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn more about our next live event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/1/20226 minutes, 37 seconds
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What You Should Do When Your SEO Traffic is Flat #2081

In episode #2081, Neil and Eric break down what you should do when your SEO traffic is flat. If your traffic is flat, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re not growing. Instead, it’s probably an indication that some of your pages are going up in rankings while others are going down. Tune in to hear how you can consolidate your content and institute changes to help your traffic grow over time.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What You Should Do When Your SEO Traffic is Flat. [00:24] Why flat traffic doesn’t necessarily mean you’re not growing. [00:45] How to log into your Google Search console and compare traffic on your pages. [01:29] How to update and consolidate your content. [02:49] How these changes will help your traffic grow over time. [03:03] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:14] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn more about our next live event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Google Search Console Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/30/20226 minutes, 14 seconds
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3 Ways to Drastically Improve Your Client Retention #2080

In episode #2080, Neil and Eric talk about three ways to drastically improve your client retention. Many companies believe that a 30-40 percent churn rate is acceptable when actually this number is far too high. Learn how to identify the top reasons why your customers are leaving, why retention is so valuable, and how to drastically improve your retention levels! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Three ways to drastically improve your client retention. [00:25] Why 30-40 percent churn should be avoided. [00:48] How to use a credit card updater and PayPal to improve retention. [01:31] What it means to have an executive sponsor and how it helps clients. [02:34] How to run Net Promoter Scores (NPS) and solve your retention problems one issue at a time. [03:17] What the book 7 Powers: The Foundations of Business Strategy can teach us about retention. [04:11] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:27] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn more about our next live event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     7 Powers: The Foundations of Business Strategy   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/29/20227 minutes, 27 seconds
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He Built His YouTube to 122k Subs in 90 Days, Sold Out $1.7M in NFTs in 17 Minutes, and Built a 176k Twitter Following With Brett Malinowski

In this episode, Eric talks with Brett Malinowski about how he grew his YouTube channel to 122 000 subscribers in 90 days, sold out $1.7M in NFTs in 17 minutes, and built a Twitter following of 176 000 subscribers. In our conversation, Brett shares the details of his NFT journey, from first becoming involved with crypto in 2014, to working in film production, to the creation of a hugely successful NFT project. Hear how Brett built the Magic Mushroom Clubhouse Project, the huge profit they made, and why he has reinvested his profits into building NFT projects. Brett explains his passion for NFTs, why he created The NFT Academy, and how his projects are helping businesses leverage the power of NFTs to prepare for Web3. We also discuss why community is much more successful than influencer marketing in the NFT and Web3 space, and the value of platforms like discord for forming valuable networks. To learn more about Web3, NFTs, and how to grow your YouTube channel in a record amount of time, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: He Built His YouTube to 122k Subs in 90 Days, Sold Out $1.7M in NFTs in 17 Minutes, and Built a 176k Twitter Following With Brett Malinowski. [01:00] An overview of Brett’s journey from college to starting the NFT Academy. [02:16] How Brett grew his following from scratch on YouTube. [02:31] How timing, previous experience in the crypto space, and access to video equipment helped his channel become successful very quickly. [03:27] A breakdown of Brett’s production process for his videos. [04:20] Learn about Brett’s Magic Mushroom Clubhouse project. [05:46] The huge profits Brett made and why he reinvested most of it into his Clubhouse project. [07:13] The role of NFTs in Web3 and how investing in NFTs will help build a foundation for your business for Web3.  [08:54] The NFT Academy and why it’s a great educational tool. [10:32] Why community will continue to remain a crucial element of NFTs and Web3. [12:12] The role that timing has played in the growth Brett has seen on social media platforms like Twitter.  [13:55] Brett’s advice on the best PR strategy for brand new projects. [14:00] Why community is much more successful than influencer marketing in the NFT and Web3 space. [18:47] Brett’s approach to compensation for community members and contributors. [21:35] How Brett is balancing his many different projects.  [23:11] A breakdown of the NFT Academy and how it is helping businesses learn about and leverage the power of NFTs. [24:09] The Million Dollar Mint Club and why Brett is excited about it. [25:24] Brett’s recommended resources for learning about NFTs and staying informed of the latest developments. [26:02] Brett’s favorite NFT tools. [26:58] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [27:00] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Brett Malinowski on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsg20ERGZt9eHVZRXROJSqg  Brett Malinowski on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thebrettway The Magic Mushroom Clubhouse NFT: https://magicmushroomclubnft.com/ NFT Academy on OpenSea: https://opensea.io/collection/nftacademy Pop-In: https://www.popinpass.com/ Whiteboard Crypto: https://whiteboardcrypto.com/ Nansen: https://www.nansen.ai/ Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/28/202230 minutes, 1 second
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How Neil & Eric Run Marketing Experiments #2078

In episode #2078, Neil and Eric talk about how they run marketing experiments. Find out how Neil and Eric choose their experiments on a weekly basis, what tools you should use for marketing experiments, and how to test different parts of your funnel. You’ll also learn why you should choose the experiments that you expect will give the best results and which are also easy to implement. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Neil & Eric Run Marketing Experiments [00:25] An overview of testing and how to run marketing experiments. [01:11] How Neil and Eric run marketing experiments. [01:48] Why testing different parts of your funnel is key. [02:03] Some of the tools you can use to run experiments. [02:19] How Eric and his team choose which ideas to test using the ICE model. [04:48] Why you should choose the experiments that are easy to implement. [05:13] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show. [05:26] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   VWO Crazy Egg The Cold Start Problem: How to Start and Scale Network Effects Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/27/20228 minutes, 26 seconds
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How to Give Every Text Message You Send 30% Boost #2077

In episode #2077, Neil and Eric describe how to give every text message you send a 30% boost. One simple way to boost engagement is by personalizing your text messages. Learn how best to do this and the many contexts you can apply it to. Listen now to learn more about this quick and easy method! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Give Every Text Message You Send 30% Boost [00:25] The simple trick for boosting engagement on your text messages. [01:12] Some of the contexts for sending these messages. [01:47] That’s it for today! [01:56] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/26/20224 minutes, 56 seconds
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Should You Use Automatic Or Manual Placements on Facebook? #2076

In episode #2076, Neil and Eric debate whether you should use automatic or manual placements on Facebook. Hear about some of the results that Neil and Eric have gotten with both placements, and why manual tends to boost better ROI while automatic helps you scale faster. Tune in to hear the full analysis! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Should You Use Automatic Or Manual Placements on Facebook? [00:25] Why Neil recommends that you test both. [01:01] The long-term benefits of automation. [02:30] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [02:48] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/20225 minutes, 48 seconds
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How To Manage Your Comments At Scale #2075

In episode #2075, Neil and Eric talk about how to manage your comments at scale. We discuss when to hire an assistant to help you manage comments on your social profiles, which tools to use for different platforms, and why Neil focuses on the channels where he gets the most engagement. For all this and much more, make sure you tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How To Manage Your Comments At Scale [00:53] Neil’s process and recommended tools for responding to comments on blogs. [01:20] How to respond to comments on social profiles. [01:31] How assistants can help with managing your comments on social profiles. [02:25] How Neil manages his comments at scale on his various channels. [03:50] The ROI on responding to comments. [04:49] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:56] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Akismet Comments Not Replied To Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/24/20227 minutes, 56 seconds
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Why You Should Care About TikTok Search Ads #2074

In episode #2074, Neil and Eric discuss why you should care about TikTok search ads. Learn what TikTok search ads have to offer, why TikTok ads are uniquely affordable right now, and why now is a great time to invest. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why You Should Care About TikTok Search Ads. [00:25] The high rate of users on TikTok and the massive growth the app has experienced. [01:01] Why now is a great time to be using TikTok search ads. [01:47] What is currently available within TikTok search ads. [03:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:33] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Morning Brew Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/23/20226 minutes, 33 seconds
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Effective Alternatives To The Competitive Landscapes of PPC & SEO #2073

In episode #2073, Neil and Eric talk about effective alternatives to the competitive landscapes of PPC & SEO. Discover the benefits of affiliate marketing, what it means to integrate community and live events, and how you can use social media to your advantage. Tune in to learn how to stand out in an increasingly competitive landscape! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Effective Alternatives To The Competitive Landscapes of PPC & SEO [00:30] Why PPC and SEO are becoming more competitive. [01:30] The benefits of affiliate marketing and how to do it. [02:02] How to integrate community and live events. [03:00] Examples of tools that can help you compete in PPC and SEO. [03:29] How to get mentioned in articles and how this can drive revenue. [04:40] How to determine which social media platform you should be focusing on. [06:03] Eric’s tips for podcasting and how to integrate your different channels.  [06:40] How to use live functions on social media in conjunction with influencers if you’re selling physical goods. [07:44] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [07:53] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   NP Digital WhatRunsWhere Edison Research: The Infinite Dial Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/22/202210 minutes, 52 seconds
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How Jake Tran Made One Tweak To Skyrocket His YouTube to 1M Subs #2072

Any incumbent YouTuber will tell you that getting your content to stand out above the rest has become infinitely more competitive than in the early days of YouTube. As a result, individuals and businesses often become discouraged when they don’t see their audience grow in the way they expected within the first few months, or even years, of their channel. Today on the show we get together with Jake Tran, an up-and-coming YouTuber who creates in-depth business video essays on money, power, and crime, to uncover exactly what it takes to be a successful YouTuber, and some of the business strategies that can help you achieve it. We talk with Jake about how he became a YouTuber, why slow growth is normal, and the one video topic and subsequent share that had a massive impact on his total number of views. Jake unpacks his economic model for us, as well as some of the recent changes he’s made and explains why he is dedicated to providing more value than subscribers pay for. He also delves into some of the business concepts that have shaped his outlook, most notably the concept of a blue ocean, how it impacted his channel, and what his plans are for the future. If you’re intimidated by starting a YouTube channel, or are eager to grow the one you currently have, make sure you tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Jake Tran Made One Tweak To Skyrocket His YouTube to 1M Subs(MS). [00:30] Introducing today’s guest Jake Tran, who creates business essays on YouTube. [01:07] Why Jake chose to focus his video essays on money, power, and crime. [02:11] Jake’s YouTube journey, and why his latest venture started with two channels. [04:32] How trying to imitate someone else’s YouTube channel can inhibit your growth. [05:52] The concept of a blue ocean and how Jake implemented its lessons about eliminating the competition to elevate his YouTube channel. [07:48] The nature of creative work and the amount of time Jake typically spends on a video. [08:20] The dilemma of time spent creating quality videos in relation to the number of views at the start of your career.  [09:02] How having his video shared on a prominent channel boosted Jake’s numbers. [10:16] An overview of Jake’s comprehensive research process. [11:17] Jake’s insights on what to avoid if you’re trying to grow your YouTube channel. [12:27] The economics of being a YouTuber and where they earn their revenue through AdSense and sponsorships. [14:08] Jake’s economic model, his new Join button, and his long-term plan. [16:36] Hear about Jake’s nomadic lifestyle, being a Renaissance man, and what he prioritizes in his life. [20:21] The surprising amount of times Jake has been recognized from his YouTube channel.  [21:20] Jake’s top business tool and book recommendations. [23:36] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [23:36] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Jake Tran Jake Tran on LinkedIn Jake Tran on YouTube Jake Tran on Instagram Jake Tran on TikTok Graham Stephan on YouTube Marques Brownlee on YouTube   Kurzgesagt: In a Nutshell on YouTube   Skype Loom Adobe suite LEMMiNO   The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene Blue Ocean Strategy: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make Competition Irrelevant   Must-read book: The Millionaire Fastlane: Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich for a Lifetime Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/21/202226 minutes, 36 seconds
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Reaction: Heineken has Created 'Virtual Heineken', the Beer You Can Buy in the Metaverse #2071

In episode #2071, Neil and Eric share their reaction to the 'Virtual Heineken' beer that you can buy in the Metaverse. While the Web3 space is exciting, now may not be the best time to invest in the Metaverse, so tune in to learn more about Heineken’s virtual beer, the Metaverse, and why timing is everything! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Reaction: Heineken Has Created 'Virtual Heineken', The Beer You Can Buy In The Metaverse. [00:30] An overview of how companies are currently engaging with the Metaverse. [00:52] Why the companies currently buying land in the Metaverse are doing the right thing at the wrong time. [01:18] Why small to medium-sized businesses shouldn’t pursue buying land in the Metaverse. [02:50] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [03:00] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more and join us for our upcoming event in Austin, Texas!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/20/20226 minutes
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Marketing Trends We're Excited About for Q2 2022 #2070

In episode #2070, Neil and Eric talk about marketing trends they're excited about for Q2 in 2022. Learn how Cameo is optimizing for business and how you can partner with influencers to boost your marketing. Tuning in, you’ll also hear how Web3 is being featured in marketing strategies, why there’s a need for professional community managers, and much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Marketing Trends We're Excited About for Q2 2022. [00:30] How you can now use Cameo for your business. [01:43] The rise in voice commerce and how to optimize for it. [02:06] The need for community management for NFTs and other Web3 applications. [02:41] Marketing for Web3: what we’ve seen so far and how it works. [04:05] How Neil expects rising interest rates to affect marketing. [04:40] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [04:51] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Cameo Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/19/20227 minutes, 51 seconds
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How Google Ads is Changing #2069

In episode #2069, Neil and Eric discuss how Google Ads is changing. Tune in today to learn about Google’s new ad campaign format, Performance Max, its benefits, and how best to utilize it! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Google Ads is Changing. [00:30] Learn about Performance Max, an ad campaign format that launched a few months ago. [01:24] How Performance Max helps you maximize performance across all the channels. [01:52] The difference between Performance Max and manually using Google Shopping. [02:55] An overview of the benefits of Performance Max. [04:00] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [04:13] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more and join us for our upcoming event in Austin, Texas!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Performance Max Campaigns Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/18/20227 minutes, 13 seconds
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HubSpot, Shopify, and Morning Brew Show Us Where Marketing Is Going #2068

In episode #2068, we talk about how HubSpot, Shopify, and Morning Brew are showing us where marketing is going! Tuning in, listeners will hear about the latest rollouts from these three big names, as well as why content is still king in 2022.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: HubSpot, Shopify, and Morning Brew Show Us Where Marketing Is Going. [00:34] A look at the business model at Morning Brew. [01:09] The latest from HubSpot and what they are currently doing for podcasters. [01:33] Shopify's new initiative called Lookbook. [02:18] How content creators are the best way for brands to gain attention. [03:26] Lessons from the best content creators in the game right now. [03:53] That’s it! [03:56] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn more about our live events!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro HubSpot Shopify Morning Brew  MrBeast   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/17/20227 minutes, 5 seconds
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Why Neil Still Writes His Own Blog Posts #2067

In episode #2067, we share the reasons that Neil still writes his own blog posts. While writing can be time-consuming and laborious, Neil still finds a lot of enjoyment in the process, and keeping up this habit is something that he values a lot. Tune in to hear about how maintaining the pieces of your business that you are passionate about can improve your life and build future success! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why Neil Still Writes His Own Blog Posts. [00:27] Eric's feelings about writing content currently. [00:59] Letting enjoyment drive your writing and other activities. [01:27] How passion can impact the quality of your content. [02:14] Doing what you love as a way to build a better future and more success. [02:58] Comparing Neil's writing versus that of the team that helps him. [03:49] What comprises evergreen content? [04:09] That’s it! [03:24] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/live to get more info about our upcoming event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/16/20227 minutes, 21 seconds
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Neil & Eric's Weekly Content Cadence in 2022 #2066

In episode #2066, we talk about our weekly content cadence in 2022! Tune in if you want to hear a quick breakdown of how we split our time creating content right now. From podcasts and YouTube videos to the pieces we share on social media, this is bound to offer a little bit of insight to you. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Neil & Eric's Weekly Content Cadence in 2022. [00:39] Neil's weekly cadence; one podcast episode, three videos, one blog post, and social media. [01:34] Eric's weekly cadence; podcasts, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, and repurposing content. [03:13] Goals for the next 6-12 months for each of our cadences. [03:31] That’s it for today! [03:24] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn more.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/15/20226 minutes, 46 seconds
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Brian Dean on Selling to SEMrush, Evergreen SEO Strategies, Exploding Topics, and More #2065

In this special episode, we are joined by Brian Dean to share updates on Backlinko and Exploding Topics. As many of you know, Brian recently sold Backlinko to SEMrush, and in our discussion we hear about how he started the SEO blog, how he excelled in a red ocean with it, some of the most successful SEO strategies he came up with, why course creators are an attractive acquisition for software companies, and lessons he learned during the acquisition. Exploding Topics is Brian’s newer project, and we get to hear how it evolved from an early personal trend spotting project to an acquihire that he subsequently grew. Brain talks about the work he has put into Exploding Topics, shares some numbers around its current success, and also talks about how he approached acquiring the business from Josh Howarth who is now his CTO. In this conversation, we also talk to Brian about life in Lisbon, hear about all the grunt work he did to get ahead, and also get some behind-the-scenes insights into his longstanding relationship with Eric and Neil. Tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Brian Dean on Selling to SEMrush, Evergreen SEO Strategies, Exploding Topics, and More. [01:10] An introduction to Brian Dean and the story behind Backlinko and Exploding Topics. [01:58] Why Brian started Backlinko in 2013 at a time where SEO was already so competitive. [04:46] What the Skyscraper Technique is and how it became so famous. [06:18] Classic pieces from the Backlinko blog: the Skyscraper Technique and more. [07:10] How much traffic Brian was able to generate for Backlinko per month. [07:23] The method Brian used to make money from Backlinko through courses. [09:16] Being acquired by SEMrush and why course creators are an attractive acquisition for software companies. [11:40] Why Brian started Exploding Topics and the main mission of the business. [14:24] The story of Brian acquiring what became Exploding Topics and how he went about it. [16:16] Numbers around the business: ARR, blog traffic, email list, newsletter subscribers. [18:00] How Brian had to ‘eat poopoo’ initially to get ahead. [21:44] Brian’s thoughts on the crabs in a bucket mentality on SEO Twitter. [23:24] Brian’s experiences traveling and why he ended up in Lisbon. [24:50] What media Brian is consuming and why he is not focusing on self-improvement. [25:40] Lessons learned from the acquisition around due diligence and relationship with the buyer. [28:09] Brian’s favorite tool that isn’t exploding topics. [29:00] The best way to find Brian online. [29:10] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [29:10] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Brian Dean on LinkedIn Brian Dean on Twitter Backlinko Exploding Topics Josh Howarth on LinkedIn SEMrush MicroAcquire Brain.fm   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/14/202232 minutes, 10 seconds
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How to Grow Your Marketing With Capchase #2064

In episode #2064, Neil and Eric talk about how to grow your marketing with Capchase. When you start to build your business, you'll need loans to optimize for the long term. Getting a loan from the bank can come with restrictions that can stop you from growing your marketing the way that you need to. When you finance with a company like Capchase or Clearco you have a lot more flexibility and long-term options. Tune in to learn how best to finance your business and grow your marketing! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Grow Your Marketing With Capchase. [00:25] Why optimizing for lifetime value over short-term income is one of the biggest challenges facing marketers today. [01:00] Why you’ll need loans to grow your business. [01:06] Some of the restrictions that come with bank loans and the benefits of using financing from Capchase or Clearco. [01:44] Some of the ways you can use Capchase to manage your cash flow. [02:36] How to know when you can potentially make the switch to bank loans. [04:14] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [04:19] Go to levelingup.com/epic to learn more about our live event happening in Austin, Texas from the 25th to the 27th of April! [04:27] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Capchase Clearco Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/13/20227 minutes, 27 seconds
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Why You Should Be Tap Dancing to Work Each Day #2063

In episode #2063, Neil and Eric talk about why you should be tap dancing to work each day. Regardless of your income, if you don’t enjoy your work it can have long-term negative effects on your health, both mentally and physically. Tune in to hear our advice on how to prioritize happiness over income, why it’s worth cutting back on your lifestyle if it enables you to pursue the things you love, and much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why You Should Be Tap Dancing to Work Each Day. [00:25] How Warren Buffet inspired today’s topic. [00:42] Why, if you're not happy, you should be doing something else. [01:19] Why you should optimize for happiness, rather than income. [01:43] How to determine whether what you’re doing is making you happy. [02:51] Why doing something you love improves so many aspects of your life. [03:14] Why it’s worth cutting back on your lifestyle if it helps you pursue the things you love. [02:51] How doing something you love helps you persevere through tough times.  [04:01] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [04:02] Visit levelingup.com/epic to sign up for our live event in Austin! [04:12] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Sign up for our live event in Austin from the 25th to the 27th of April: levelingup.com/epic   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/12/20227 minutes, 11 seconds
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How to Do Web3 Marketing The Right Way #2062

In episode #2062, Neil and Eric talk about how to do Web3 marketing the right way. There’s plenty of hype around Web3 right now, but a lot of the marketing around it is filled with jargon and can be inaccessible to the average user. Make sure you do Web3 marketing the right way by using clear, accessible language that makes people want to engage with your content! To learn more, be sure to tune in today. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Do Web3 Marketing The Right Way. [00:30] Defining the difference between Web2 and Web3. [01:09] How to use existing Web2 channels for Web3. [01:34] The number one Web3 marketing mistake that companies are making. [02:09] How Eric is marketing his NFT project. [03:44] Why simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication. [04:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [04:23] Go to levelingup.com/epic to learn more about our live event happening in Austin, Texas from the 25th to the 27th of April! [04:36] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/11/20227 minutes, 36 seconds
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A Simple Way to Go Viral on Twitter #2061

In episode #2061, Neil and Eric talk about a simple way to go viral on Twitter. From the research, our hosts have done and their personal experience in the space, they have found that Twitter threads tend to build high levels of engagement and thus go viral easily. Tune in and hear how to make Twitter threads by summarizing your blog posts, using the content expansion technique, and more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: A Simple Way to Go Viral on Twitter. [00:27] Creating Twitter threads that are like blog posts. [01:38] Using the content expansion technique to create Twitter threads. [02:38] A helpful framework for creating effective Twitter threads. [04:05] An opportunity to write Twitter threads for Eric. [04:34] That’s it for today. [04:35] Go to https://heroes.levelingup.com/epic/ to learn about our upcoming event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Sign up for our live event in Austin from the 25th to the 27th of April: levelingup.com/epic   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/10/20227 minutes, 34 seconds
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How Digital Marketers Are Adapting to Privacy Changes #2060

In episode #2060, Neil and Eric talk about how digital marketers are adapting to privacy changes. At the end of the day, the biggest companies in the world make insane amounts of money off of advertising. This means that no matter what restrictions they have to follow, you can be sure that they are investing in ways to make it profitable for marketers to keep advertising on them. Tune in and hear why the main thing you should be worrying about is leveling up your creativity as a marketer. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Digital Marketers Are Adapting to Privacy Changes. [00:50] Why you shouldn’t worry about adapting to privacy changes. [01:40] Worry rather how you can become more creative as a marketer. [03:23] That’s it for today. [03:25] Go to https://heroes.levelingup.com/epic/ to learn about our upcoming event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Sign up for our live event in Austin from the 25th to the 27th of April: levelingup.com/epic   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/9/20226 minutes, 35 seconds
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What Neil & Eric Are Investing In (How To Think About It) #2059

In episode #2059, Neil and Eric talk about what they invest in and share tips for how to think about investing. While there are many different investment theses out there, we recommend that you invest in yourself, invest in what you know best, think long-term, and don’t try to take profits too early! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What Neil & Eric Are Investing In (How To Think About It) [00:41] Why you should invest in what you know the best. [01:45] The best investment you can make is in yourself. [02:37] Delay profits for the long-term. [03:41] Famous quotes and concepts to help with investing. [05:08] That’s it for today. [05:09] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Sign up for our live event in Austin from the 25th to the 27th of April: levelingup.com/epic   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/8/20228 minutes, 22 seconds
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Bootstrapping a $50M+ Business, Growing a Twitter to 120K+ Followers with Romeen Sheth #2058

The world has experienced a tremendous amount of change in the past two years and as a result, we are currently in an ongoing state of flux. Making sense of the social landscape we find ourselves in is integral to how we navigate our lives and our careers. It is especially important for anyone involved in investing, marketing, and optimizing new business ventures. Today on the show Eric sits down with Romeen Sheth, President of Metasys, for an insightful and honest conversation on how he has used Twitter to become a better thinker, what he’s learned about investing throughout his career, and how he recognized the potential for Metsys to provide for the needs of a rapidly growing gig economy. We cover some fascinating topics in today's conversation so make sure you tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Bootstrapping a $50M+ Business, Growing a Twitter to 120K+ Followers with Romeen Sheth. [00:58] An overview of Sheth’s career and the function of Metasys. [03:13] How Sheth recognized a need for a company like Metasys to support the rapidly growing gig economy. [05:53] A breakdown of Sheth’s workflow and how he integrates his business with his investment activity. [07:56] What Twitter means to Sheth and how he has recently grown his following. [09:32] Why Sheth approaches Twitter as if he were building an online honeypot. [11:41] The typical amount of time Sheth spends on a Twitter thread. [13:47] Sheth’s top two pieces of advice for anyone who is entering the Twitter space, blogging, or any kind of content marketing.  [14:16] Learning to strike the balance between authenticity and providing useful information online and how that helps you maintain a practice of posting. [15:49] Sheth’s experience of direct message conversations on Twitter and why they tend to be more substantive than on other platforms. [16:56] Why it’s valuable to view Twitter as an accelerator. [18:52] What Sheth means by Clarity of Thought and how he has been honing that skill. [22:18] Sheth’s learning habits and the important integration of reading, critical thinking, and application. [24:46] Sheth’s definition of the Renaissance Decade and the massive amounts of change he is anticipating in the coming decades.  [29:12] The investments and areas of interest that Sheth is most excited about. [32:28] The average amount of time Sheth spends reading per day and how it supports his investing. [33:45] Sheth’s book recommendations and profound insights into self-knowledge and what society encourages you to aspire towards. [37:18] Sheth’s favorite personal and business tools. [38:53] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [38:53] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Romeen Sheth on LinkedIn Romeen Sheth on Twitter Metasys Technologies Square One: Conversations with the Best in Business Longreads   The Innovator's Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail How Will You Measure Your Life? Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life   Oura Ring Eight Sleep Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:  What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/7/202241 minutes, 54 seconds
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What Eric Learned From Launching an NFT #2057

In episode #2057, we talk about what Eric learned from launching an NFT! From the first steps of naming your NFT, to who you work with and how to promote it, we quickly cover all the essential lessons that you can use! Tune in to hear Eric talk about collaborating with artists, which platforms to use, the importance of clear messaging, and more.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What Eric Learned From Launching an NFT. [00:35] The story of Eric's NFT: its name and elements. [00:59] Unpacking the process of releasing an NFT and the importance of collaboration. [01:46] Why Twitter and Discord are essential to the success of an NFT. [02:23] Eric shares the revenue numbers associated with the project. [03:35] Defining the mission for the artist you are working with. [04:35] Promotion and collaboration; pushing hard enough early on. [06:00] Consistent management, meetings, and solving issues.  [06:34] Clear messaging from the get-go; why this pays dividends later on. [07:04] Creating a no-brainer offer through your NFT project. [07:24] Go to levelingup.com/epic to apply for our live event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Leveling Up Heroes Dribbble Behance Porter Robinson  $100M Offers  Alex Hormozi    Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/6/202211 minutes, 2 seconds
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Is Facebook Undervalued? #2056

In episode #2056, we talk about whether Facebook is undervalued. The stock price of the company has dropped over the last six months, but they still own a significant proportion of companies that people use every day. Tune in to find out our opinions on why a Facebook stock is still undervalued and why to bet on Mark Zuckerberg. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Is Facebook Undervalued? [00:28] A look at the stock prices for Facebook and Meta in the last year. [00:41] The false instability of Facebook that people have been proposing. [01:28] It's hard to bet against Mark Zuckerberg and his proven business record. [01:58] The things that Facebook has going for it and the amazing talent they have recruited. [02:50] We think Facebook is undervalued based on its staying power. [03:36] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Meta Oculus Facebook Whatsapp Instagram Giphy Novi Mark Zuckerberg   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/5/20226 minutes, 36 seconds
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How Marketing Is Shifting in 2022 #2055

In episode #2055, we talk about how marketing is shifting in 2022! We believe that media and branding are the two biggest forces right now and that they will continue to spearhead how businesses market themselves. Tune in to hear about the trends that we are noticing, and how NFTs may evolve in the next few years. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Marketing Is Shifting in 2022. [00:39] Brands are more powerful than ever.  [01:12] Not so many new businesses are focusing on branding. [01:30] The rise of media, and why big companies are investing in the sector. [02:27] Why PR influencers are becoming more and more dominant. [02:50] The herd mentality that governs any big trend. [03:21] NFTs and the fear of missing out; what is driving this push the most? [03:55] A few predictions about Apple and the world of texting in 2022.  [04:19] That’s it! [04:30] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Bill Gates Andreessen Horowitz HubSpot The Hustle  Business Insider Morning Brew WeWork Antonio Brown Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/4/20227 minutes, 31 seconds
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Why We Are Big On Saying 'No' These Days #2054

In episode #2054, we talk about why we are so big on saying 'no' these days! After many trials and tribulations in the business world, we have learned that focus is the number one factor in the success of any venture, and you cannot focus if you are overstretched and distracted. Tune in to hear some great examples of how to say 'no' and what this can do for you and your next project!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why We Are Big On Saying 'No' These Days. [00:26] You only have so much time every day, focus on what is important! [00:45] The common denominator of focus as the mechanism for success. [01:30] Playing and winning at the resource allocation game of business. [02:19] The best ways to let people down easy when you say no. [02:50] How some of the biggest names communicate a 'no'. [03:40] Maintaining focus in the early days of a business is vital! [04:22] Unfortunately, we can tell you all of this, but experience is the best teacher.  [04:30] That’s it for today! [04:36] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Bill Gates Warren Buffett Steve Jobs MP Digital Mark Cuban  Seth Godin Gary V    Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/3/20227 minutes, 35 seconds
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The Algorithm-Driven Future Of Digital Marketing Is Coming Fast #2053

In episode #2053, Neil and Eric talk about the algorithm-driven future of digital marketing, which is coming fast! For many marketers, their main focus tends to be geared towards producing engaging content, creating backlinks, and going viral. Because of this, they don’t always have up-to-date knowledge on different algorithms that will help them optimize their content on each platform. Tune in to learn some of the simple ways you can start to make massive strides in how you use the algorithms of different platforms! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Algorithm-Driven Future Of Digital Marketing Is Coming Fast. [00:25] What marketers tend to focus on, and why they need to learn about how algorithms differ between platforms. [01:02] A breakdown of how to optimize your content for the YouTube algorithm. [02:36] If you’re going to spend time creating content, it’s worthwhile optimizing your marketing for algorithms and platforms you’re engaging with. [02:55] Some of the online resources you can use to keep track of algorithm trends and updates. [03:21] Why there’s no template for what type of content is successful. [04:13] How YouTube’s algorithm favors videos that do well in the first 24 hours, and how to leverage that mechanic. [04:44] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [04:55] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   YouTube Studio Search Engine Land Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/2/20227 minutes, 54 seconds
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5 SEO Tips You Should Start Following Today #2052

In episode #2052, Neil and Eric discuss 5 SEO tips you should start following today. Learn how building your brand will benefit your SEO, and get an introduction to the tools that will help you elevate your user experience reliably and consistently. SEO is everywhere; learn how you can start incorporating it into all of your content, today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 5 SEO Tips You Should Start Following Today. [00:25] Why building a brand will benefit your SEO. [00:51] The benefits of leveraging Google’s products, including platforms like YouTube. [01:28] How to use free tools to generate more backlinks. [01:53] Some of the tools you can use to elevate user experience. [02:25] Remember to incorporate SEO with whatever type of content you’re creating. [03:48] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [03:53] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Code Canyon PageSpeed Insights Schema.org Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/1/20226 minutes, 52 seconds
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Creating Steve Aoki's Netflix Documentary, A0k1verse NFTs, and more with Matt Colon #2051

In today’s episode, we continue our NFT compilation series where we take a nuanced look at NFTs, the implementation of Web3, and how it will affect business and marketing in the future. For today’s installment, we get together with Matt Colon, Global President of Music at YMU, to talk about his work with Steve Aoki, the documentary I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead, and the launch of A0k1verse NFTs. In our conversation, Matt gives an overview of how NFTs feature in the music industry, why it’s so much more complex than NFTs that are made to trade visual art, and how the concept of ownership has transformed in the digital era. Tuning in you’ll hear Matt break down how they built a tokenized membership community, their long-term vision for the project, and how NFTs are connecting audiences and musicians in a novel and unprecedented way. Matt describes the future ecosystem he envisions, how digital passports would work, and some of the artists who are already involved. He also delves into his thoughts on Web3, the importance of storytelling, and why he is preparing for a massive paradigm shift. To learn more about NFTs, Web3, and the music industry, be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Creating Steve Aoki's Netflix Documentary, A0k1verse NFTs, and more with Matt Colon. [00:20] Introducing today’s guest Matt Colon, Global President of Music at YMU. [01:07] Matt’s background and some of the figures he’s worked with like Steve Aoki. [02:17] An overview of how the world of NFTs relates to the music industry in general. [04:53] What NFTs can accomplish for musicians. [07:03] Matt’s perspective on the value of NFTs and the concept of ownership in the digital age. [10:28] How Steve Aoki is tackling NFTs and mobilizing his fanbase. [12:15] Steve’s broad reach and his incredible touring record.  [12:48] A breakdown of the tokenized community they have built for Steve Aoki. [14:30] A0k1verse and the long-term goals of their NFT project. [18:25] The documentary I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead, which Matt produced, about Steve Aoki, and how it has affected Steve’s brand. [20:04] How its Netflix release changed the documentary’s impact. [21:19] Steve’s relationship with the director and how the documentary became a father-son story.  [24:11] Matt shares his ten-year outlook on NFTs, Web3, and the accompanying paradigm shift. [28:50] Matt shares his favorite book of the moment. [29:11] Why you shouldn’t have to micromanage your employees. [31:49] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [31:49] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   A0k1verse Matt Colon on Instagram Matt Colon on Twitter Doodles Doodles NFT   No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/31/202234 minutes, 51 seconds
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What We're Excited About for YouTube for 2022 #2050

In episode #2050, Neil and Eric talk about what they’re excited about for YouTube for 2022. Most people are not aware of this, but of all the platforms out there, YouTube has paid out the most to creators. Tune in to learn about some of YouTube’s most exciting upcoming innovations and how Neil and Eric will continue to grow their channels going forward. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What We're Excited About for YouTube for 2022. [00:25] Eric’s thoughts on the blog post by YouTube’s CPO called A Look at 2022: Community, Collaboration, and Commerce. [00:48] Some of the ways that YouTube is continuing to innovate its online offerings. [01:24] Why YouTube is becoming the main hub for any type of video content. [03:32] How Neil and Eric will be continuing to grow their YouTube presence in the future. [03:57] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [04:05] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   A Look at 2022: Community, Collaboration, and Commerce Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/30/20227 minutes, 5 seconds
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Is Google Search Dying? #2049

In episode #2049, Neil and Eric debate whether Google search is dying. Other platforms like Reddit, Twitter, and Instagram have seen a steady rise in their numbers. How is the behemoth company Google doing in comparison? TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Is Google Search Dying? [00:33] Why Google search is not dying. [00:57] Some of the statistics around Google and its competitors. [02:21] Why SEO is not dying, it’s just becoming a bit more difficult. [02:36] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [02:43] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/29/20225 minutes, 43 seconds
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Modern Marketing Tactics That Are Too Complex For Old People Like Neil & Eric. #2048

In episode #2048, Neil and Eric talk about modern marketing tactics that are too complex for old people like them. Tuning in you’ll hear Neil explain why you should maximize what’s working for your marketing before chasing new trends. We also talk about some of the more modern channels for marketing and how to explore them.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Modern Marketing Tactics That Are Too Complex For Old People Like Neil & Eric. [00:45] Why you should maximize on what’s working before chasing new trends. [01:10] Some of the more modern channels that are opening up like TikTok and the metaverse. [02:10] Remember to leverage tried and trusted strategies before trying out new trends. [02:38] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [02:45] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/28/20225 minutes, 45 seconds
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7 Networking Strategies To Connect With World-class People #2047

In episode #2047, Neil and Eric discuss 7 networking strategies to connect with world-class people. We all have different ways of connecting with people. Based on whether you're an introvert or an extrovert you'll have a certain preference for which type of social situations allow you to feel most comfortable in. Tune in to hear Neil and Eric’s tried and true methods for connecting with world-class people and building deeper relationships. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 7 Networking Strategies To Connect With World-class People. [00:30] Why hosting dinners are a great way to connect with people. [01:15] Connect with people online and build deeper relationships by addressing their online problems. [01:32] Follow up after meeting someone and deepen that relationship. [02:04] Provide thoughtful and well-crafted responses to high-profile tweets. [02:23] How to use DMs on different platforms to connect with people. [03:14] How to use interviews to connect with other people and expand your network. [03:31] Use a CRM tool to remind you to connect with people.  [04:48] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [04:52] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Decks Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/27/20227 minutes, 52 seconds
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What Neil Learned From Responding to 75,441 Comments #2046

In episode #2046, Neil and Eric interrogate what Neil learned from responding to 75,441 comments. When you respond to thousands of comments you build a deeper relationship with your audience. Tuning in you’ll gain insight into what Neil has learned from responding to tens of thousands of comments and what his practical tips are for getting through them all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What Neil Learned From Responding to 75,441 Comments. [00:30] How responding to so many comments helped Neil build a deeper connection with his audience. [01:08] Some of the in-depth responses that Neil has given to people who have left comments and the amount of work that goes into that. [02:08] Neil’s practical tips on how to prioritize comments. [02:39] How to use comments for finding topics for your content. [03:40] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [03:45] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/26/20226 minutes, 45 seconds
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Do Personality Tests Actually Help You Pick the Right Marketers #2045

In episode #2045, Neil and Eric talk about whether personality tests actually help you pick the right marketers. Personality tests are great for a lot of things. They help you identify traits that team members might have in common while also better understanding one another’s strengths and weaknesses. Learn about the personality tests that Neil and Eric use and why personality tests aren't necessarily the best way to find good marketers. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Do Personality Tests Actually Help You Pick the Right Marketers. [00:30] Some of the personality tests that are out there and which ones we use. [01:32] Why personality tests are great for team cohesion. [01:42] Why personality tests aren’t necessarily well equipped to determine whether someone will be a good marketer. [04:44] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [04:48] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   PrincipleYou PrincipleUs Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/25/20227 minutes, 48 seconds
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Selling An NFT for $11.7M, Raising $71M from a16z for his Music NFT Startup, Royal, with Justin 3lau #2044

For decades the music industry has been wildly imbalanced, with only a fraction of the 40-billion-dollar industry going towards musicians. Today’s guest is on a mission to disrupt the status quo and give fans the power to directly participate in the careers of their favorite artists. Many of our listeners will be familiar with Justin Blau, also known as 3lau, a famous DJ, electronic dance music producer, and the CEO and co-founder of Royal, a music investment platform that allows fans to easily invest in artists and earn royalties alongside them. As part of our NFT compilation series, we sat down with Justin to discuss his new company, the Web3 space, and why he is so excited about it. In our conversation, Justin breaks down his journey, from studying finance to dropping out to pursue his fast-growing DJ career, to founding Royal. He unpacks some of the lessons he’s learned, why he never expected to sell his NFT for 11.7 million dollars, and some of the challenges Royal is expected to face as it grows. He also talks about the siloed nature of the Web3 space, why he believes in Web2.5, and the importance of adjusting your perspective and staying in touch with the needs and wants of the mainstream. Be sure to tune in to this fascinating conversation on the possibilities of Web3, the music industry, and much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Selling An NFT for $11.7M, Raising $71M from a16z for his Music NFT Startup, Royal, with Justin 3lau. [00:20] Introducing today’s guest: CEO and Co-Founder of Royal, and well-known DJ, and electronic dance music (EDM) producer, Justin Blau, also known as 3lau. [01:04] How Justin co-founded Royal and how it allows fans to invest in musicians they love. [01:41] Justin’s unique journey from studying finance and being a DJ to co-founding Royal. [03:53] How the music industry makes money, the disproportionately small amount that currently goes to artists, and how Royal disrupts that model. [04:51] An overview of Justin’s past and upcoming NFT projects. [06:21] Some of the biggest challenges that Royal will be facing as they grow. [06:35] Why Justin refers to Royal as a Web2.5 platform.  [07:46] How Justin balances being a musician and a startup co-founder. [08:57] Justin’s insights into Web3 and how the insularity of the industry sometimes results in people losing perspective of what the mainstream world wants. [10:31] How Justin put together an exceptional team for his startup. [11:22] An overview of how Justin went about selling his NFT for 11.7 million dollars. [13:01] How Royal is currently being marketed and why most of its growth has been organic. [14:14] Resources to better understand Web3 and NFTs, and why Justin refers to them as limited digital assets. [15:12] The time it took Justin to grow his reach at the start of his music career.  [17:08] Justin answers our rapid-fire questions! Learn about his favorite business book, favorite business tool, and more. [18:03] That’s it for today; Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [18:03] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Justin Blau on LinkedIn 3lau on Twitter 3lau on Instagram 3lau on Facebook 3lau Royal Oura Ring Oculus The Intelligent Investor Rev Ed.: The Definitive Book on Value Investing Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/24/202221 minutes, 3 seconds
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Which Super Bowl Ads Won, According to YouTube. #2043

In episode #2043, Neil and Eric break down which Super Bowl Ads won, according to YouTube. Adverts during the Superbowl can get pretty crazy. They also have big budgets and can afford appearances by A-list celebrities like Scarlett Johansen. Tune in to learn why creativity is always the X-factor in advertising and how you can gain affordable access to celebrities and integrate it into your marketing. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Which Super Bowl Ads Won, According to YouTube. [01:15] Hear about the top three adverts that received the most views. [02:04] Why original ideas do so much better as adverts than a boring rehash of the same type of thing. [02:55] How celebrity appearances can boost views and conversions and how you can affordably integrate a celebrity into your marketing. [03:45] Why creativity is the X factor for successful adverts. [04:08] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [04:13 ] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Cameo Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/23/20227 minutes, 12 seconds
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How TikTok Is Changing The Way We Shop. #2042

In episode #2042, Neil and Eric talk about how TikTok is changing the way we shop. TikTok is an undeniably addictive app, it’s entertaining, uplifting, and has an incredible algorithm. Tune in to learn how TikTok is leveraging entertainment, storytelling, and emotion to change the way we shop. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How TikTok Is Changing The Way We Shop. [00:30] Neil and Eric’s stories of the things they’ve bought through TikTok and why. [02:11] How TikTok is changing the way people buy through storytelling and engagement. [03:23] Some of TikTok's impressive stats and why you may want to add it to your arsenal. [04:30] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [04:35] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   TikTok to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/22/20227 minutes, 35 seconds
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5 Tips To Future-Proof Your Content Marketing Career From AI #2041

In episode #2041, Neil and Eric break down 5 tips to future-proof your content marketing career from AI. When it comes to your marketing career, AI may seem intimidating, but it doesn’t need to be the enemy. Tune in to learn how to leverage AI so you can spend more time being creative and promoting your content! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 5 Tips To Future-Proof Your Content Marketing Career From AI. [00:27] How to use AI tools to speed up your content creation. [01:05] Why AI is unlikely to replace human creativity. [01:26] Find ways to remain inspired and feed your creativity. [02:21] Focus on the visual aspects of your marketing. [02:55] How to embrace AI tools and augment yourself. [03:35] Focus on other aspects of the process rather than just creating content. [04:15] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [04:21] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/21/20227 minutes, 21 seconds
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6 Ways Digital Marketers Must Change #2040

In episode #2040, Neil and Eric talk about 6 ways digital marketers must change. We’ve seen a lot of developments in digital marketing over the past ten years. In our conversation, we discuss how to adapt as a digital marketer in today’s media landscape, and how to continue to evolve your craft and your business. Tuning in you’ll learn about the importance of delegation, recruitment, why you should always be experimenting, and much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 6 Ways Digital Marketers Must Change. [00:30] Why digital marketers need to adapt and learn how to use AI. [01:04] The importance of mastering the art of delegation and recruiting. [01:59] How to experiment as a marketer and why it’s important. [03:10] The concept of omnichannel and how to hit the best channels. [03:55] Why you need to be discerning about the marketing information and advice that is currently out there. [04:51] The importance of doing your own research. [05:18] The blue ocean strategy and why it’s about thinking long term.  [06:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [06:24] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Jasper AI Blue Ocean Strategy: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make Competition Irrelevant Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/20/20229 minutes, 24 seconds
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Why Video Content is Better Than Text Content, Even Though Google Prefers Text #2039

In episode #2039, Neil and Eric talk about why video content is better than text content, even though Google prefers text. Learn how Google is indexing videos and podcasts, and how emotionally connecting with your audience through video increases your engagement. For all this, and much more, make sure you tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: why video content is better than text content, even though Google prefers text. [00:30] How Google indexes podcasts and video content. [00:48] The role that engagement plays in whether people seek out your content. [01:24] Why it’s easier to emotionally connect with your audience through video content. [03:51] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [04:03] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Grant Cardone Gary Vaynerchuck Marques Brownlee Logan Paul MrBeast Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/19/20227 minutes, 3 seconds
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How SEO Will NOT Change in the Future #2038

In episode #2038, Neil and Eric describe how SEO will NOT change in the future. There are a lot of things about the internet that is set to change, but that doesn’t mean you should do away with your entire SEO strategy. Tune in to learn about the importance of keywords, user experience, and other core principles that won’t be changing any time soon! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How SEO Will NOT Change in the Future. [00:25] Why an excellent headline will always be essential. [01:23] Why platforms will continue to prioritize the most up-to-date content. [01:47] Learn how engagement metrics and votes of confidence will remain important. [02:34] Keywords and why they will always be a cornerstone of SEO. [03:25] The role that user experience will continue to play in SEO. [03:50] Why Google is optimized for user metrics. [05:03] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [05:13] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/18/20228 minutes, 14 seconds
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Selling Twitch for $1B, Creating a Gaming NFT Startup, Leveling Up in Life with Justin Kan of Fractal #2037

Whether you’ve already invested in NFTs, are skeptical of the crypto movement, or getting ready to market in the burgeoning Web3 space, it’s undeniable that a lot of change is happening. This week on the show Eric gets together with Justin Kan (Cofounder of the mega streaming platform, Twitch, and Cofounder of the new gaming NFT marketplace, Fractal) to talk about his career in Silicon Valley, the most important lessons he’s learned, and how focusing on internal goals have transformed his life. Tune in as we chat with Justin about everything from gaming NFTs, to how he chooses to angel invest, to why he continues to love building startups, and so much more!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Selling Twitch for $1B, Creating a Gaming NFT Startup, Leveling Up in Life with Justin Kan of Fractal. [00:21] Introducing today's guest, Justin Kan. [01:15] Justin’s career in Silicon Valley and how he founded Fractal, a gaming NFT marketplace. [02:11] Why Justin predicts that gaming NFTs will be even bigger than streaming gaming. [05:01] An overview of Fractal and how it works. [05:53] Justin’s thoughts on the Web3 revolution and why crypto is the most interesting place to be building. [08:25] How Justin built and launched the Fractal brand. [09:19] Why Justin continues to build start-ups: it’s creative and fun.  [09:58] The long hours that a lot of employees in the crypto space are working and why it’s unsustainable. [11:43] Justin’s dedication to living holistically and consciously and how that informs his decision-making. [13:32] Some of the executive coaches that Justin has worked with over the years. [15:41] Insights into Justin’s experiences at an Ayahuasca retreat and how it changed his life.  [19:29] How to take action and break the everyday patterns of your life. [20:23] The concept of Imposter Syndrome and Justin’s experiences with it for much of his life. [21:56] The trappings of the hedonic treadmill and focusing on external goals. [23:03] The level of internal work and dedication that has helped Justin achieve calm in his life.  [24:19] Justin’s current goals behind his content output. [27:12] How Justin is keeping track of the Web3 space and what he’s most interested in. [28:03] The games that Justin is most excited about. [29:19] The potential use cases for land in the metaverse.  [30:32] Justin’s investments in NFTs and why it’s centered on learning rather than financial gain. [32:58] Justin’s angel investing and what he’s interested in right now. [34:22] An overview of Justin’s current investments in crypto and why he does it through investment funds. [36:29] Some of the daily practices that help Justin get a good start to the day. [37:40] Hear about Justin’s favorite current business tool. [38:31] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [38:31] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Justin Kan Justin Kan on Twitter Fractal on Twitter Twitch Fractal Fractal Radio Solana The Sandbox NFT Worlds Decentraland Notion Justin Kan’s Notion Video on YouTube: My Secret Productivity Hacks ft My Real Notion Setup Signal Shogun by James Clavell Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/17/202241 minutes, 33 seconds
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Snap is Sharing Ad Revenue, Here's What Will Happen Next #2036

In episode #2036, we talk about how Snap is sharing ad revenue, and the future this heralds. While content creators and social media platforms feed off of each other, it is mostly the platforms that make the money from monetizing content. Snap is changing this, and we talk about how creators will stop gravitating to platforms that don’t fall in line. We also speak about how things will continue to become more democratized with the advent of Web3. Tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Snap is Sharing Ad Revenue, Here's What Will Happen Next. [00:26] Why platforms and creators need each other.  [01:00] The model Facebook uses to take most of the ad revenue. [01:10] How Snap is starting to share revenue with content creators. [02:18] Transitioning to a decentralized and democratic Web3 model. [04:29] That’s it for today. [04:30] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Snapchat Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below   Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/16/20227 minutes, 36 seconds
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This Ad Format is Going to Become Really Popular in 2022 (Will You Use It?) #2035

In episode #2035, we share an ad format that is going to become very popular in 2022. The format is using influencers to promote your product or service,  and we dish out a few different approaches to using this strategy. To hear how you can boost conversions using this simple method, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: This Ad Format is Going to Become Really Popular in 2022 (Will You Use It?) [00:28] Using influencers to promote your product or service. [00:51] Filming video ads with influencers promoting your product. [01:38] Examples of influencers that have boosted conversions. [02:36] Thoughts on the best way of collaborating with influencers. [03:02] That’s it for today. [03:03] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below   Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/15/20226 minutes, 18 seconds
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Three Quick Things You Can Do Everyday to Get Traffic #2034

In episode #2034, we give you three quick things you can do every day to get more traffic. While it might seem like a tough slog at first, building your traffic is not rocket science. By following strategies like the ones we share, you are guaranteed to see your traffic compound over time. So be sure to tune in and hear about consistently posting content, using push notifications, and building a social media ring today. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Three Quick Things You Can Do Everyday to Get Traffic. [00:30] Start using push notifications to get people to subscribe. [01:01] Being consistent even if you don’t have an audience. [01:40] Doing collaborations once you have refined your voice and style. [02:31] Building a social media ring. [02:57] That’s it for today. [02:58] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below   Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/14/20226 minutes, 2 seconds
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Why GIFs Are the Future of Product Screenshots #2033

In episode #2033, we talk about why GIFs are the future of product screenshots. In the early days of product screenshots, people were excited about the prospects of video for boosting conversions. GIFs one-up video in many respects though, because they can be delivered with more immediacy. However, when it comes to conversions, there is one thing that beats any form of product display, so be sure to tune in to hear what that is! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why GIFs Are the Future of Product Screenshots. [00:28] The problem with newer formats for displaying products. [01:06] Why GIFs are theoretically better than videos for displaying products. [01:17] What Neil found out when he tested images versus GIFs. [02:34] The time-to-value ratio for GIFs. [03:05] How to create your own GIFs. [03:30] Why the content is more important than the GIF or video. [04:40] That’s it for today. [03:25] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/20227 minutes, 51 seconds
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How to Release a New Redesign Without Affecting Your Traffic #2032

In episode #2032, Neil and Eric talk about how to release a new redesign without affecting your traffic. Keeping your traffic consistent during a redesign is simpler than you might think, but it’s important to always keep SEO in mind to ensure you don’t end up worse than when you started. Tune in to learn more about how to ensure a smooth transition, some of the technical details to watch out for, and what NOT to do! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Release a New Redesign Without Affecting Your Traffic. [00:26] How to adjust your structure, and how you’re linking your pages together, so as not to affect traffic. [00:54] Make sure your new page is loading at the same speed, or faster, than your previous installment. [01:00] Be conscientious about which keywords you are using. [01:16] Some technical details to bear in mind. [01:38] What not to do during a redesign and what Neil and Eric have learned from working with clients. [03:18] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [03:25] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Screaming Frog Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/12/20226 minutes, 24 seconds
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How SEO Will Change In The Future #2031

In episode #2031, Neil and Eric talk about how SEO will change in the future. Learn how SEO will increasingly expand beyond Google, and how it is already featuring in places like Amazon and Airbnb. You’ll also hear more about Web3 and the importance of brand recognition in SEO. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How SEO Will Change In The Future. [00:28] SEO is starting to happen everywhere, not just Google. [01:51] What Duck Duck Go and Web3 can teach us about SEO. [02:54] Why you should be thinking about how people can shop everywhere. [03:38] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [03:46] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   DuckDuckGo Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/11/20226 minutes, 46 seconds
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The Terrifying Trend We Are Seeing In Digital Marketing #2030

In episode #2030, Neil and Eric reveal the terrifying trend they are seeing in digital marketing and what to do about it. We’re entering a period where digital monopolies no longer have the same amount of sway and power to determine market success. Instead, brand recognition is becoming the most important indicator for marketing success. Tune in to find out how this is changing the digital marketing landscape and why this trend could have an alarming impact on your business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Terrifying Trend We Are Seeing In Digital Marketing. [00:30] The trend we’ve noticed: people are becoming less reliant on platforms and more reliant on brands. [01:10] How brands help you become less reliant on platforms. [02:27] How to build a good brand. [02:54] Why, if you don’t build a brand, you won’t win. [03:25] The four forms of leverage: code, capital, labor, and media. [04:22] Digital marketing is becoming increasingly challenging and why that’s a good thing. [05:04] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [05:13] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/10/20228 minutes, 12 seconds
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Top 5 Quick CRO Wins #2029

In episode #2029, Neil and Eric take a look at 5 quick CRO wins that you can implement easily and quickly. There are lots of quick and easy ways to increase your CRO, whether it’s adding PayPal as a checkout option or allowing multiple sign-in options. Tune in to learn what else you could be doing to increase your CRO! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Top 5 Quick CRO Wins. [00:30] Why you need to add PayPal as a checkout option. [00:43] Other payment methods and landing page tools to increase CRO. [01:20] How to use a two-step checkout. [01:36] Why exit and entrance pop-ups are beneficial for CRO. [02:15] How using sign-ins with platforms like Google and LinkedIn can boost CRO. [02:34] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [02:42] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/9/20225 minutes, 42 seconds
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How to Build an Amazing Marketing Team #2028

In episode #2028, Neil and Eric talk about how to build an amazing marketing team. Recruiting and hiring good workers can prove very challenging in the current market, but that doesn’t mean you are out of options when it comes to building an exceptional marketing team. Tune in to find out how you can find, recruit, and retain the best workers for your company! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Build an Amazing Marketing Team. [00:35] Neil’s strategy for how to find and hire exceptional marketing talent. [02:00] Some of the practical questions you can pose to your network. [01:58] The kind of skills you should look for in potential marketing managers. [02:44] Why you should hire someone who is a skilled recruiter. [03:56] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [04:11] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/8/20227 minutes, 11 seconds
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How to Drastically Improve Customer Retention #2027

In episode #2027, Neil and Eric unpack their methods for how to drastically improve customer retention. If you’re struggling with customer retention then there are several things that could be causing it, from your positioning to your customer service. Tune in to find out how to identify what is causing more churn than you’d like and how to turn things around! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Drastically Improve Customer Retention. [00:30] A summary of our definition for customer retention. [01:11] The recommended metrics for customer retention in B2B and SaaS businesses. [01:36] Seven Powers, the concept of switching costs, and how they help retention. [02:27] How communicating with customers and finding out about their needs can improve retention. [03:02] How to use LinkedIn to improve customer retention through your hires. [03:20] Why you need to do continual customer development to ensure retention. [04:18] Why product customer fit and positioning are essential for retention. [06:16] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [06:26] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   7 Powers: The Foundations of Business Strategy Obviously Awesome: How to Nail Product Positioning so Customers Get It, Buy It, Love It Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/7/20229 minutes, 26 seconds
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The Talent Market is Tough Right Now. Here's How to Win Over the Best Employees #2026

In episode #2026, Neil and Eric delve into the tough state of the talent market right now and how to win over the best employees. Hiring new employees at this point in time is especially challenging for a number of reasons, not least of which is the substantial jump in initial salary offerings, even to marketers who are entering the job market for the first time with little to no experience. Learn about the current trends, why it’s not sustainable, and what you can do to snag top talent within your budgetary constraints and compete with bigger companies! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Talent Market is Tough Right Now. Here's How to Win Over the Best Employees. [00:25] An account of the experiences companies have been having with prospective employees accepting competing job offers. [01:19] The role that recruiters play in job acquisition and retention. [02:01] How Neil’s company has been affected by the tougher talent market. [02:40] Why the current salaries that employees are being offered are not sustainable. [02:51] How to improve your chances of a successful hire by having a leader join a call with a prospective employee. [04:16] How to use an interview to find out what motivates a prospective employee. [04:29] Asking prospective employees what they’d object to if they received a counter offer. [05:03] What Neil does to get the best talent. [06:32] The concept of boomerang employees and why they are surprisingly common. [07:00] How to help employees achieve their goals outside of work. [07:46] Eric and Neil’s differing opinions on the extent to which a company can be democratic. [11:34] Tweet at us whether you think companies are democracies or benevolent dictatorships! [11:40] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [11:43] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     Who: The A Method for Hiring The Dream Manager: Achieve Results Beyond Your Dreams by Helping Your Employees Fulfill Theirs   Neil Patel on Twitter Eric Siu on Twitter Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/6/202214 minutes, 42 seconds
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TikTok Contest (ENDS 3/31/22): We're Giving Away $10k to the Best! #2025

In episode #2025, Neil and Eric give an update on their TikTok Growth Experiment, where they’re giving away $10,000 to the best video! Tune in today to find out what inspired this experiment, how to enter it, and why they’re excited about TikTok as a platform. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: TikTok Growth Experiment Update: We're Giving Away $10k To The Best! [00:43] How Sam Parr inspired our TikTok growth experiment. [01:33] An overview of our TikTok experiment and how you can take part in it. [02:51] How to find our videos at Marketing School Clips on YouTube and use #marketingschool to tag us on TikTok. [03:11] A rundown of Neil’s high numbers on TikTok. [03:34] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [03:36] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   The Hustle My First Million Podcast   Marketing School Clips on YouTube   YouTube TikTok Neil Patel on TikTok Eric Siu on TikTok Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/5/20226 minutes, 36 seconds
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Strategy Vs. Tactics - What's More Valuable Long Term? #2024

In episode #2024, Neil and Eric talk about tactics versus strategies, and which is more valuable long term. Tuning in you’ll hear a breakdown of the distinctions between tactics and strategies and how they work synergistically to ensure the success of your company. Listen in to find out how to incorporate tactics and strategies into your career timeline and get the best out of your business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Strategy Vs. Tactics - What's More Valuable Long Term?. [00:25] Eric’s definition of tactics and strategies and how they are distinct from one another. [01:18] Neil’s perspective on strategies and tactics and why both are important. [02:17] A framework for how to incorporate tactics and strategies into your career timeline. [03:20] That’s it for today!  [03:23] Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [03:28] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/4/20226 minutes, 28 seconds
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How Dr. Ali Abdaal Quit His Job, Grew His YouTube to 2.6M Subs & Is Now Doing $4M+ a Year #2023

In episode #2023, Eric talks with Dr. Ali Abdaal about how he quit his job, grew his YouTube to 2.6m subs, and is now doing $4m+ a year. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Ali had been a practicing doctor for only two years. For Ali, it seemed logical to use YouTube to reach a broader audience and introduce them to the educational content he was already producing for aspiring doctors and YouTubers. Since then, Ali’s side business has grown substantially. In our conversation we talk about Ali’s experiences growing up in a family that expected him to be a doctor, how reading The four-hour workweek changed his life, and why teaching is his truest passion. Today’s episode is jam-packed with insightful anecdotes and advice on how to excel at life and business, so make sure you tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: how Dr. Ali Abdaal quit his job, grew his YouTube to 2.6m subs and is now doing $4m+ a year. [01:20] Get to know today’s guest, Dr. Ali Abdaal, and how he went from being a doctor to a creator. [03:15] What Ali's YouTube channel focused on when he first started it.  [05:51] How Ali’s side hustle earns him $3 million a year and why YouTube forms the foundation for it. [06:58] Ali’s plans for the future and why teaching is his true passion. [09:05] Why Ali has an aversion to traditional goal setting, and how he prefers to structure his aspirations. [11:08] Why Ali’s current top priority is writing a book that he is proud of.  [12:07] How Ali’s business has grown and it’s main sources of revenue. [13:48] Some of the core lessons Ali has learned in his transition from creator to entrepreneur. [17:31] The book that Ali is currently working on and why it’s important to him. [20:30] The two podcasts that Ali is a part of and why he enjoys it.  [22:08] Some of the ways to grow your podcast audience. [24:15] How Ali learns and retains information based on the medium he’s using. [27:26] Ali’s favorite book of 2020. [28:38] Ali’s most important business tool.  [30:12] That’s it for today, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! [30:12] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Ali Abdaal: https://aliabdaal.com/ Ali Abdaal on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoOae5nYA7VqaXzerajD0lg Ali Abdaal on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliAbdaal The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich: https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/ The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/ Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business: https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837 The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive: A Leadership Fable: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Obsessions-Extraordinary-Executive-Leadership/dp/0787954039 Not Overthinking Podcast: https://notoverthinking.com/ Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal Podcast: https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/ The Great CEO Within: The Tactical Guide to Company Building: https://www.amazon.com/Great-CEO-Within-Tactical-Building/   The Ideal Team Player: https://www.amazon.com/Ideal-Team-Player-Recognize-Leadership/ Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling: https://www.amazon.com/Storyworthy-Engage-Persuade-through-Storytelling/ Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life: https://www.diewithzerobook.com/welcome   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/3/202233 minutes, 13 seconds
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How Facebook is (Becoming) The New Yellow Pages #2022

In episode #2022, Neil and Eric talk about how Facebook is (becoming) the new Yellow Pages. In many circles Facebook does not have the traction it used to, people are migrating to different platforms for their social media, and as a result, marketers have followed them there. Today on the show we discuss how Facebook is fast becoming less relevant and what that means for marketing, so make sure you tune in to hear it all!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Facebook is (Becoming) The New Yellow Pages. [00:35] A breakdown of the Yellow Pages and how it relates to Facebook. [01:25] Why Neil and Eric seldomly log into Facebook nowadays and the low levels of engagement. [02:39] The ways that marketing has become more difficult and why that’s good news for creative marketers. [03:21] That’s it for today!  [03:23] Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [03:38] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   The Yellow Pages Facebook Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/2/20226 minutes, 38 seconds
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Why Celebrities Like Paris Hilton and Jimmy Fallon Bought Bored Ape NFTs #2021

In episode #2021, Neil and Eric talk about why celebrities like Paris Hilton and Jimmy Fallon bought Bored Ape NFTs. Crypto and NFTs are becoming increasingly mainstream, which is especially evident when you see the type of celebrities getting involved. We discuss how status, brand loyalty, and the opportunity to monetize are driving these decisions for celebrities. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why Celebrities Like Paris Hilton and Jimmy Fallon Bought Bored Ape NFTs. [00:28] The context of Bought Ape Yacht Club NFTs, the celebrities that have bought them, and some of the prices they’ve paid. [00:55] The role that status plays in these NFT purchases. [01:21] How celebrities can monetize their NFTs. [01:51] What endorsements from celebrities tell you about an NFT product. [02:36] That’s it for today!  [02:38] Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [02:42] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Bored Ape Yacht Club Origin Protocol Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/1/20225 minutes, 42 seconds
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Notable 2022 Super Bowl Advertisers & What We Think #2020

In episode #2020, Neil and Eric talk about notable 2022 Super Bowl advertisers & what they think of them. This year you can expect to see some familiar faces from the Web3 space advertising at the Super Bowl, including Meta and Crypto.com. Tune in to hear our predictions for the strategies advertisers will take, what their messaging will be, and the role that influencers will play. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Notable 2022 Super Bowl Advertisers & What We Think. [00:41] Our thoughts on Meta, FTX, and Crypto.com as advertisers. [01:13] Neil’s predictions for the type of messaging advertisers will be pushing. [01:55] The role that influencers are expected to play at the Super Bowl. [03:50] Why we expect to see more advertisers for crypto and Web3 at the Super Bowl in the future. [04:02] That’s it for today!  [04:02] Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [04:09] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Meta FTX Crypto.com Logan Paul Mr. Beast Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/28/20227 minutes, 9 seconds
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The Talent Market is Strong. How to Get The Best Marketers This Year #2019

In episode #2019, Neil and Eric talk about the strength of the talent market and how to get the best marketers in 2022. Whether you’ve experienced higher turnover rates, or you’re struggling to hire workers fast enough, it can be tough securing the talent you want to have on your team. Tune in to hear about key ways you can get the talent you want without breaking the bank! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Talent Market is Strong. How to Get The Best Marketers This Year. [00:30] The great resignation and how it’s been informed by the pandemic. [00:51] How the great resignation has affected our turnover rates and regrettable loss. [01:23] The current response rate and the immense amount of talent Eric has seen this year. [01:46] The struggle Neil has had recruiting people quickly enough. [02:25] How helping prospective employees achieve their personal goals can help you recruit the best talent. [04:55] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! [05:03] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event in Austin, Texas!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/27/20228 minutes, 2 seconds
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What Should Businesses Do as Labor Prices Increase #2018

In episode #2018, Neil and Eric talk about what businesses should do as labor prices increase. While it’s vitally important that workers be paid what they're worth, some of the current trends in salaries are decidedly counterintuitive. Tune in to hear about some of the outrageous starting salaries in tech and marketing right now, and how you should be approaching this trend. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What Should Businesses Do as Labor Prices Increase. [00:32] How Neil would approach the spike in labor costs in certain sectors. [00:58] Some of the implications of overpaying for talent and what to do instead. [02:41] How to institute a signing bonus to compensate for a salary bump. [03:31] Why you should be patient and detach yourself from what other companies are doing. [04:09] That’s it for today! [04:14] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Chris Voss Teaches the Art of Negotiation: https://www.masterclass.com/classes/chris-voss-teaches-the-art-of-negotiation Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/26/20227 minutes, 14 seconds
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How to Win in a Down Market #2017

In episode #2017, Neil and Eric talk about how to win in a down market. It can be scary being an entrepreneur during a down market, but as a leader, it is crucial that you remain calm. Tune in for key investor tips on how to survive and thrive in a down market!   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Win in a Down Market. [00:25] Our definition of a down market. [01:11] How things typically become more affordable in a down market and how to respond. [02:09] Why not panicking is key to persevering and thriving through a down market. [02:36] Warren Buffet's advice: when people are fearful, be greedy, and when people are greedy, be fearful. [03:14] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [03:18] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event in Austin, Texas!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/25/20226 minutes, 19 seconds
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How Morning Brew Grew Into A $75M+ E-mail Juggernaut (And The Future of Media) #2016

In episode #2016, Eric talks with Alex Lieberman about how Morning Brew grew into a $75M+ email juggernaut, and the future of media. Morning Brew is a media company that has redefined the business news landscape through approachable, digestible, and downright funny content! Co-founded by Alex Lieberman and Austin Rief in 2015 at the University of Michigan, the company has grown from producing an exceptional daily newsletter for business leaders, to so much more. Tuning in you’ll hear from Alex about how they built Morning Brew from the ground up, their continually evolving marketing strategies, and what it was like selling a controlling stake of the company to Business Insider. We talk about the role of paid acquisitions and growth marketing, and Alex recounts how one of their most successful creative ads led to them transitioning from Facebook adverts to using influencers on TikTok and YouTube. Alex also shares the details of how he started the Founders Journal Podcast and gives listeners a sneak peek into his upcoming podcast called Imposters, where he interviews esteemed athletes, artists, and business leaders about the biggest challenges they’ve faced in their lives and careers. Make sure you tune in for this thought-provoking and exciting conversation to learn more about what it takes to build a successful media company! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Morning Brew Grew Into A $75M+ E-mail Juggernaut (And The Future of Media). [01:02] Get to know today’s guest, Alex Lieberman, and how he created Morning Brew.  [02:32] Some of the reasons why Morning Brew grew as quickly as it did. [03:36] The role of paid acquisitions, growth marketing, and good relationships. [04:13] How one of their most successful ads led them to transition from Facebook to using influencers for platforms like TikTok and YouTube. [06:09] How Alex determined his role at Morning Brew and what he is working on right now.  [10:46] Alex’s thoughts on the next phase of his career and founding new companies. [13:53] The story of how Alex started The Founder’s Journal Podcast. [16:22] The challenge Alex faced when he was selling Morning Brew while also doing his podcast. [18:28] How often Alex records his podcasts and the topics that resonate most with his audience.  [22:07] Future media trends that Alex is excited about. [23:13] The creator economy and how Morning Brew supports creators who don’t necessarily want to be entrepreneurs. [26:09] How the scope of Morning Brew as a media empire has increased. [28:16] Alex shares his profound book recommendation. [29:17] Why the screen time app on Alex’s phone is currently his favorite business tool.  [30:29] Some of the ways that Alex takes care of his mental health. [31:15] Alex’s upcoming podcast, Imposters, and how it explores the biggest personal challenges that his guests have had to overcome. [32:10] That’s it for today! [32:10] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Morning Brew: https://www.morningbrew.com/daily   Business Insider: https://www.businessinsider.com The Founder’s Journal Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/founders-journal/id1509276485 KickOff Labs: https://kickofflabs.com/company/ Upwork: https://www.upwork.com/ Atomic: https://atomic.vc/ Robinhood: https://robinhood.com/us/en/   Must read book: When Breath Becomes Air Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/24/202235 minutes, 11 seconds
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Awesome Marketing Tools for 2022 & Beyond #2015

In episode #2015, Neil and Eric talk about awesome marketing tools for 2022 & beyond. From apps that help you automate personalization on your site, to tools that enable you to take your user experience to the next level, there’s something here for everyone. Tune in to hear their top pick of tools for 2022! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Awesome Marketing Tools for 2022 & Beyond. [00:30] How Mutiny can help you automate personalization on your site. [00:57] Use the AI tool Jarvis to automatically generate content for you. [01:19] Discover the many uses of Tweet Hunter for elevating your tweets. [02:01] The Full Story app and how it can help you gain a more nuanced understanding of your user experience. [02:32] Learn how the Shield App can take your LinkedIn Analytics game to the next level. [02:56] The Flow app is an excellent tool for elevating your user flow, and it’s pretty affordable if you don’t have too many active users. [03:18] Our final recommendation is Metadata, a first for b2b businesses that want to generate revenue, not just leads.  [03:51] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! [04:04] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Mutiny Jarvis  Tweet Hunter Full Story Shield App Flow  Metadata Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/23/20227 minutes, 4 seconds
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How to Create Thought Leadership Content #2014

In episode #2014, Neil and Eric talk about how to create exemplary thought leadership content. We think of thought leaders as experts who are masters in their field and create incredible online content that others in their industry trust and aspire to emulate. Tune in to learn how you can create exceptional content and set yourself on course to becoming a trusted thought leader! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Create Thought Leadership Content. [00:27] Neil’s definition of Thought Leadership Content. [00:47] The most common ways that people use content to become thought leaders. [01:18] How to use stats and data to elevate your content. [01:42] How to reach out to people with more followers than you to collaborate. [03:25] The importance of patience and consistency in becoming a thought leader. [04:48] How you can zig when other people are zagging in a new industry. [05:24] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! [03:44] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/20227 minutes, 38 seconds
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Our TikTok Growth Experiment - Want To Win $5,000? #2013

In episode #2013, Neil and Eric talk about their TikTok growth experiment and how followers stand a chance to win $5,000! The Marketing School team have been doing a lot of research around growth on TikTok and have decided to implement one of the most effective pieces of advice they’ve come across. Tune in to learn about the contest we’ll be running and how to participate! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Our TikTok Growth Experiment - Want To Win $5,000?. [00:18] How Marketing School is emulating an experiment that Sam Parr ran on TikTok. [00:47] A breakdown of how our competition will work. [01:26] Why Neil is so excited about this experiment. [01:38] The importance of experimenting in order to do well in marketing. [02:13] Why this competition is a great opportunity for exposure for participants who do well. [03:16] That’s it for today! [03:24] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     Marketing School Clips on Youtube   My First Million Podcast Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/20225 minutes, 52 seconds
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How We're Planning To Grow Our Podcast in 2022 #2012

In episode #2012, Neil and Eric talk about how they’re planning to grow their podcast in 2022. There are a whole host of methods they’ll be trying out this year, from making the podcast more entertaining to interviewing new guests and doing deep dives on trending topics, to doing contests and free giveaways. Tune in to hear how you can take part in their survey and share your feedback and recommendations for future episodes of marketing school! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How We're Planning To Grow Our Podcast in 2022. [01:09] Our plans to make the podcast more entertaining and the survey we’ll be launching soon. [01:53] The contests and free giveaways we’d like to start running. [02:50] Our potential plans to advertise and be guests on other podcasts. [04:03] How we can use our blog posts to link to our podcast. [04:41] How we’re planning to update our content into longer, more substantive formats. [05:00] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/improve to share your feedback and recommendations for the podcast. [05:18] That’s it for today! [05:24] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/improve to share your feedback and recommendations for the podcast! Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/20/20228 minutes, 24 seconds
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Tried and True Ways to Drive More Leads #2011

In episode #2011, you’ll hear a collection of tried and true methods for driving more leads. While SEO and paid advertising definitely work, they can end up costing an arm and a leg. This is where other methods, like joint partnerships and CRO, come in. Tune in today to hear lead generation strategies that deliver results while also being cheap and actionable. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Tried and True Ways to Drive More Leads. [00:28] Other ways of driving leads other than paid ads and SEO. [00:52] Doing joint partnerships with people in your space who are not direct competitors. [02:17] Spotting no-brainer opportunities to partner up. [03:19] Doing free and non-scalable work at the beginning at least. [04:08] Drilling down on CRO if your business already gets traffic. [04:47] That’s it for today, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! [04:48] Go to https://marketingschool.io/ to learn more.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     $100M Offers   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/19/20227 minutes, 52 seconds
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The Markets Are Crashing. What To Do About It #2010

In episode #2010, we talk about how you should respond to the fact that the markets are crashing. At the end of the day, markets pull back after crashing. If you can keep this in mind then you can use recessions as a chance to take advantage while others are fearful. Tune in to hear how you can steer your business through the recession and come out even stronger on the back end. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Markets Are Crashing. What To Do About It. [01:22] The value of thinking long-term in a crashing market. [02:08] Being greedy while others are fearful. [03:37] Perceiving the current environment as a sale. [03:50] That’s it for today, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/18/20226 minutes, 58 seconds
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2M Monthly Podcast Downloads, Selling to HubSpot, Twitter Growth, and Angel Investing with Sam Parr. #2009

In episode #2009, Eric talks with Sam Parr about getting two million monthly podcast downloads, selling to HubSpot, Twitter growth, and angel investing. Listeners may know Sam from his podcast, My First Million, or as the founder of The Hustle, one of America's fastest-growing media companies, which was recently sold to HubSpot. Tuning in you’ll hear Sam discuss the art of making podcasts, why he’s loved working with HubSpot, and how the concept of The Commander’s Intent has influenced his podcast. He breaks down the top three things that have helped him grow his monthly podcast downloads, like advertising on other podcasts, or being a guest on another show. We also discuss marketing and we unpack how Sam cracked the Twitter code, why he decided it wasn’t worth the effort, and how he uses the platform today. He also shares his approach to his personal finances, the book that had the biggest impact on him, and what he’s learned from angel investing. To learn more about Sam’s incredible career, along with plenty of podcasting and marketing advice, make sure you tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 2M Monthly Podcast Downloads, Selling to HubSpot, Twitter Growth, Angel Investing with Sam Parr. [00:20] Introducing today’s guest Sam Parr, Founder of The Hustle.  [01:20] Sam shares his outlook on his personal finances. [04:09] What Sam is best known for and what he’s working on right now. [05:31] Why Sam is choosing to focus on his podcast and some of the things he’s done to grow it. [09:03] The most effective strategies for increasing your monthly downloads.  [10:14] Why you need to allow room for spontaneity in your podcasts. [10:36] The term Billy of the Week and its surprising popularity on Sam’s podcast. [11:37] The Agora newsletter and why it’s such a fascinating topic. [16:14] Sam’s thoughts on Grammarly and the exceptional founder of Toucan.  [17:47] The concept of the commander’s intent and how it shapes the way Sam prepares for podcast episodes. [19:46] How the output of their podcast has shifted. [22:23] How Sam was able to sell The Hustle to HubSpot. [24:55] Sam’s advice on how to work on your podcasting as a craft.  [25:58] What chargeable analytics can teach you about your retention. [29:28] The benefit of being part of HubSpot and how it allows Sam to focus purely on the content. [29:55] Some of the swaps they’ve done with other shows and their positive outcomes. [31:35] The one hack that has had the biggest impact on their downloads.  [33:31] How Sam grew his following on Twitter and why he stopped. [35:08] Why Sam has loved working with HubSpot. [40:46] Sam’s work as an angel investor and what he’s currently interested in. [44:10] Sam’s interest in real estate and how he is investing in it.  [49:22] Sam’s book recommendation: Mastery by Robert Greene. [50:47] Why investing in a high-quality podcasting setup has been so beneficial. [52:44] Why Sam never takes his phone into his bedroom. [53:50] That’s it for today! [53:53] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   The Hustle: https://thehustle.co/ My First Million Podcast: https://www.mfmpod.com/ How to Get Rich: One of the World's Greatest Entrepreneurs Shares His Secrets: https://www.amazon.com/How-Get-Rich-Greatest-Entrepreneurs-ebook/dp/B0017SUYY6 HubSpot: https://www.hubspot.com/ DreamHost: https://www.dreamhost.com/ The Agora: https://theagora.com/ Entrepreneurs on Fire: https://www.eofire.com/ Must read book: Mastery Sam Parr on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theSamParr Sam Parr on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesamparr/   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/17/202256 minutes, 50 seconds
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Top 3 SEO Regrets We Have #2008

In episode #2008, Neil and Eric talk about their top 3 SEO regrets. You’ll hear about the importance of building a brand, why regular content upgrades are essential, and the best way to stimulate organic traffic for your site. Tune in for all this and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Top 3 SEO Regrets We Have. [00:25] How not building a brand negatively impacted our SEO. [00:55] Why we regret not doing enough content upgrades. [01:19] Why releasing free tools is one of the most effective methods for generating organic traffic to your website.  [01:47] That’s it for today, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! [01:55] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/16/20225 minutes, 58 seconds
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Not Doing This Will Slow Your SEO #2007

In episode #2007, Neil and Eric discuss how not building a brand can slow down your SEO. Find out how building a brand benefits your SEO, how Google’s algorithm separates well-known brands from lesser-known entities, and more! Tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Not Doing This Will Slow Your SEO. [00:25] How not building a brand slows down your SEO. [01:17] The rule of seven and how it applies to brand recognition. [01:47] How incentives inform outcomes when it comes to building a reputable brand. [02:51] That’s it for today, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! [02:58] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/15/20225 minutes, 58 seconds
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Reaction to Semrush Buying Backlinko #2006

In episode #2006, we give you our reaction to Semrush buying Backlinko. Semrush, which is essentially a search marketing tool, does not have the blog audience that Backlinko Founder Brian Dean has. Tune in to hear why it makes more sense for Semrush to buy what Brian has built rather than building it themselves. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Reaction to Semrush Buying Backlinko. [00:28] Who Semrush is and why Backlinko appeals to them. [00:55] Why build it yourself when you can buy it?  [01:37] Examples of companies that kept growing after being acquired. [03:26] Why these acquisitions are more like partnerships. [04:14] That’s it for today! [04:21] Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Semrush Backlinko Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/20226 minutes, 54 seconds
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Reaction to Twitter NFT Verification #2005

In episode #2005, we talk about the recent feature Twitter added which allows users to add a verified NFT as their profile picture. Tuning in, you’ll hear about the layer of authenticity this adds to the Twitter infrastructure, what it means for targeted collaborations, and more. Join us today and hear another reason why Web3 is here to stay! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Reaction to Twitter NFT Verification. [00:36] How Twitter has enabled NFT verification. [00:54] Neil’s feelings about the authenticity aspect of this development. [01:30] What the other social media platforms intended to use NFTs for. [02:28] Searching for legitimate people you want to work with. [03:11] Why the endorsement from the big players mean Web3 is here to stay. [03:48] That’s it for today! [03:49] Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/13/20226 minutes, 54 seconds
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7 Stupid YouTube Marketing Mistakes We Made #2004

In episode #2004, we give you our seven biggest YouTube marketing mistakes and tell you how to do things differently. Whether it’s jumping topics, posting infrequently, creating overly short videos, or relying on advertising rather than organic strategies, we have made all the mistakes when it comes to marketing our YouTube channels. Luckily, we have learned from them, and you can too by tuning in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 7 Stupid YouTube Marketing Mistakes We Made. [01:14] Why you shouldn’t create short videos. [01:32] Avoiding topic jumping and posting infrequently. [02:33] Making sure not to discourage comments. [02:48] Remembering to add your offers as icons and pinned comments. [03:24] Organic strategies work better than running ads. [03:56] Testing different approaches by changing titles and thumbnails. [04:49] The value of explicitly telling people to subscribe. [05:09] That’s it for today! [05:10] Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/12/20228 minutes, 12 seconds
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Podcast Growth Secrets for 2022 #2003

In episode #2003, we share our top podcast growth secrets for 2022. We talk about how the My First Million podcast grew to two million downloads per month using a TikTok competition and more. Our tips also include the strategies we have used to grow this podcast, so tune in to hear about trading interviews for promotion, creating content on popular themes, and other great hacks! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Podcast Growth Secrets for 2022. [01:08] How the My First Million Podcast grew to two million downloads per month. [01:42] The TikTok-based competition My First Million did and how successful it was. [02:17] What we do to grow the Marketing School Podcast. [02:35] Finding the most popular titles and making more content like that. [03:12] How the My First Million hosts use a Google document to riff off. [04:16] Running ads on different podcasts. [04:59] Appearing on other podcasts. [05:12] Asking guests to promote an episode in exchange for an interview. [06:05] That’s it for today! [06:06] Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   My First Million Podcast Ali Abdaal Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/11/20229 minutes, 14 seconds
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How Axie Infinity Plans To Reach 4 Billion Gamers (With Co-founder Jeff Zirlin) #2002

In episode #2002, Eric talks with Jeff Zirlin, Co-Founder of Sky Mavis and the Axie Infinity game, about their plans to reach 4 billion gamers. Tuning in you’ll hear a breakdown of the game mechanics of Axie Infinity, why it’s built for Web 3, and how it uses NFTs as its core component. Jeff gets into the details of his role as Growth Lead at Sky Mavis, how Web 3 is changing the world of marketing, and the crucial role that community plays in their rapid growth rate. We also hear from Jeff about the concept of play-to-earn (P2E) and the many incentives that motivate players to become involved in the Axie Infinity community. Today’s episode is filled with key insights about Web 3 and how it is changing the current marketing landscape. Tune in to hear expert Jeff Zirlin share his expertise, recommendations, and much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Axie Infinity plans to reach 4 billion gamers (with Co-founder Jeff Zirlin). [01:06] How Jeff has raised over $161 million in funding and has over 2.6 million daily active users.  [02:03] How Axie Infinity is currently valued. [03:41] Jeff's upbringing and how he became interested in gaming and Web3. [04:18] An explanation of Axie Infinity’s game mechanics and design.  [05:01] The various outcomes that players can choose to focus on when they play Axie. [06:05] Some of the future game modes they are currently working on. [07:17] Hear about Jeff’s audacious goal of reaching 4 billion users. [08:06] The concept of play-to-earn (P2E) and how that relates to Axie Infinity.  [10:33] How Jeff approaches his role as Growth Lead at Sky Mavis and how his team is structured. [11:40] Why community has played an integral role in the success of Axie Infinity. [13:59] The role that good content marketing has played in Axie Infinity’s growth. [17:31] Jeff gives a breakdown of their marketing team and what each role entails.  [19:14] Some of the ways they are incentivizing users to be active members of the community. [20:32] How Jeff keeps up with the rapidly changing Web 3 space. [21:54] Jeff shares what he is currently most excited about. [23:51] Hear about Jeff’s book recommendation and what he learned from it.  [26:43] Jeff explains why Discord is his favorite business tool. [28:03] How Jeff grew his Twitter audience to over 400, 000 followers. [29:48] That’s it for today! [29:52] To learn more go to https://marketingschool.io/live!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Must-read book: The Bomber Mafia: A Dream, a Temptation, and the Longest Night of the Second World War Discord: https://discord.com/ Jeff Zirlin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jihoz_Axie Axie Infinity: https://axieinfinity.com/ Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/10/202232 minutes, 52 seconds
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One Hack That'll Get You Your First 100,000 YouTube Subscribers #2001

In episode #2001, Neil and Eric talk about one hack that'll get you your first 100,000 YouTube subscribers. YouTube’s algorithm is distinct from many other platforms in a few ways, and it can take a while for you to figure out what’s working and hit your stride. Tune in to learn how Neil transformed his subscription rate and what he learned from it! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: One Hack That'll Get You Your First 100,000 YouTube Subscribers 1990. [00:25] Some of the strategies Neil tried to gain subscribers when he first started his channel. [01:08] The one thing that Neil did to take his subscribers to 100,000. [01:35] How creating a video a day will help you figure out what your audience likes. [04:40] That’s it for today! [04:45] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event in Austin, Texas! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/9/20227 minutes, 53 seconds
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8 Lessons Learned From 2,000 Episodes of Podcasting #2000

In episode #2000, Neil and Eric talk about what they’ve learned from 2,000 episodes of podcasting. Tune in to hear the story of how they started this podcast and learn more about the methods that have worked for them over the years, and what hasn’t. You won’t want to miss this special episode on their long journey from episode #1 to #2000! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 8 Lessons Learned From 2,000 Episodes of Podcasting. [00:35] The story of how we started this podcast. [01:00] Why podcasting won’t derive as much revenue as you expect. [01:20] How using an omnichannel method and effective branding helps your podcast. [01:35] How the sales cycle is shortened due to the level of trust you build with a podcast host. [02:13] Podcasting’s ability to help you access an entirely new audience. [02:50] Why podcasting is still a blue ocean, but it’s also challenging. [03:38] How offline events can energize your audience and community.  [04:10] Use a tool like Chartable to track your demographics. [05:16] The importance of building an audience through social media when you first launch your podcast.  [05:38] How repurposing and native repurposing have helped us grow our podcast. [06:40] That’s it for today! Please tag us in your post celebrating our 200th episode! [06:58] Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! [07:03] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event in Austin, Texas!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Chartable Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/202210 minutes, 4 seconds
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How to Build An Indestructible SEO Strategy #1999

In episode #1999, Neil and Eric talk about how to build an indestructible SEO strategy. Your SEO numbers are never going to consistently remain where you want them to be, that’s just the nature of the game, but that doesn’t mean you can’t stand out with a robust SEO strategy. Tune in to learn more about how building a brand is integral to creating your indestructible SEO strategy! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Build An Indestructible SEO Strategy. [00:25] Neil’s many years of experience in SEO and some of the clients he’s worked for like Adobe and Airbnb. [00:43] Why companies with brand recognition endure upheavals in the SEO landscape, like Google algorithm updates, the best. [01:08] How to build excellent brand recognition. [02:55] How acquisitions can help you build your brand more quickly. [04:05] That’s it for today! [04:07] Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! [04:12] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     $100M Offers: How To Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/7/20227 minutes, 12 seconds
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How to Develop A Community-Based Marketing Strategy #1998

In episode #1998, Neil and Eric talk about how to develop a community-based marketing strategy. There are plenty of strategies to marketing, like paid advertising or optimizing your SEO, but a community-based marketing strategy offers you the extra reward of building a supportive community. Tune in to find out about some of the ways we’ve built community and why adding value is essential! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Develop a Community Based Marketing Strategy. [00:25] The definition of a community-based marketing strategy. [01:01] Why building community doesn’t work unless you add value. [02:06] Examples of what we’ve done from a community-building standpoint. [04:18] That’s it for today! [04:20] Don’t forget to check out our Leveling Up NFT on Twitter at https://twitter.com/levelingupNFT. [03:24] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more and check out our Growth Accelerator!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Check out the Leveling Up NFT on Twitter: https://twitter.com/levelingupNFT Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/6/20227 minutes, 28 seconds
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Marketing Is Getting Harder. Here's What to Do About It #1997

In episode #1997, Neil and Eric talk about how marketing is getting harder, and what to do about it. With paid ads becoming increasingly expensive and the saturation of the digital marketplace, it’s become more difficult than ever to stand out amongst the noise. Tune in to learn about the steps you can take to succeed in a crowded market! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Marketing Is Getting Harder. Here's What to Do About It. [00:27] Some of the ways that marketing is becoming more difficult. [01:10] Why you need to be willing to experiment. [02:16] How experimenting led to success for the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. [02:42] How HubSpot acquired The Hustle, a media startup, and leveraged it as part of their marketing strategy. [03:42] Why we look for acquisitions that can solve particular problems and benefit us in the long run. [05:18] That’s it for today! [03:24] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to rate, review, and subscribe!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Andreessen Horowitz Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/5/20228 minutes, 28 seconds
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How Web3 Will Affect The Future of Marketing #1996

In episode #1996, Neil and Eric talk about how Web3 will affect the future of marketing. In previous iterations of the internet, we saw different companies prosper and grow. We are currently still in the early days of Web3, and already we’re seeing changes that will have an impact on the future of marketing. To learn more about Web3 and the future of marketing, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Web3 Will Affect The Future of Marketing. [00:30] A quick recap of Web One, Web 2.0, and Web3. [01:15] Permissionless databases, decentralization, and how this will affect the future of marketing. [01:46] Some of the ways that marketing has become more challenging. [02:35] How community builds retention. [02:50] The data protection that comes with Web3 and how this will affect marketing. [04:13] Check out our upcoming NFT project on Twitter at https://twitter.com/levelingupNFT. [04:25] That’s it for today! [04:28] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/4/20227 minutes, 28 seconds
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Kevin Rose's NFT Price is Skyrocketing. Here's Why #1995

In this episode, we are going to talk about the reasons why Kevin Rose's NFT price is skyrocketing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/3/20229 minutes, 25 seconds
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How Eric Built FOMO For His NFT Project (And How You Can Join) #1994

In this episode, Eric will talk about how he built FOMO for his NFT Project and share how you can join! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/2/20229 minutes, 9 seconds
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How To Run a Company Where People Don't Want to Work Elsewhere #1993

In episode #1993, Neil and Eric talk about how to run a company where people don't want to work elsewhere. One of the side effects of the COVID 19 pandemic has been an unexpected great resignation. Tuning in you’ll hear us talk about the value of employee retention in your marketing team, what we’ve learned from our exit interviews, and why caring about your employees is crucial. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How To Run a Company Where People Don't Want to Work Elsewhere. [00:30] The great resignation and how it’s been affecting companies. [01:25] How retention affects your marketing team. [01:43] What we’ve learned from our exit interviews. [03:03] Why you should be helping your employees achieve their personal goals outside of work. [05:00] Why caring about your employees is crucial. [05:20] That’s it for today, don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast! [05:30]Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/1/20228 minutes, 30 seconds
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How Big Brands Are Using NFTs For Marketing #1992

In episode #1992, Neil and Eric discuss how big brands are using NFTs for marketing. At the start of 2022, it is clear that NFTs are here to stay. We take a look at some of the big brands that have been doing partnerships with NFTs, like Adidas’s collaboration with Bored Ape Yacht club, and how they’ve successfully incorporated those into their marketing and design strategies. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Big Brands Are Using NFTs For Marketing. [00:30] Examples of some of the big brands that have been partnering with NFTs. [02:35] Why NFTs are here to stay. [02:51] Check out our upcoming NFT project on Twitter at https://twitter.com/levelingupNFT.  [03:02] That’s it for today, don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast! [03:24] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Adidas Bored Ape Yacht Club Nike Mattel Creations VeeFriends Tokidoki Leveling Up NFT on Twitter Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/31/20226 minutes, 6 seconds
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5 Steps to Conduct a Simple Competitor Analysis #1991

In episode #1991, Neil and Eric talk about 5 steps to conduct a simple competitor analysis. One of the best ways to gain a competitive edge is by doing a competitive analysis. Tune in to discover the best tools for learning about your competitors today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 5 Steps to Conduct a Simple Competitor Analysis. [00:25] A brief description of what defines a competitor analysis. [00:48] How to use a tool like Ubersuggest to compare your keywords with those of your competitors. [01:15] Using SEO tools to examine the ads your competitors are running. [02:07] How you can use tools like Moz for link opportunities. [02:34] How you can use SimilarWeb to give you a general view of what’s going on. [03:06] Use BuiltWith to analyze the tools your competitors are using. [03:20] That’s it for today! [03:26] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Ubersuggest SEMrush Ahrefs Moz SimilarWeb BuiltWith Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/30/20226 minutes, 26 seconds
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How to Create Irresistible Lead Magnets That Convert #1990

In episode #1990, Neil and Eric talk about how to create irresistible lead magnets that convert. Lead magnets can often seem intrusive and undesirable, but what if you offered something for free that everyone else is charging for? To learn more about what makes an irresistible lead magnet, and how to ensure they convert, make sure you tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Create Irresistible Lead Magnets That Convert. [00:25] A breakdown of what lead magnets are. [00:57] How to offer something for free that other people normally charge for. [01:33] Why having a successful lead magnet means going to the extreme. [03:00] How to ensure that what you’re offering is relevant to the reader. [03:20] That’s it for today! [03:27] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   $100M Offers: How To Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No  Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/29/20226 minutes, 27 seconds
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6 YouTube Community Building Hacks You Didn't Know About #1989

In episode #1989, Neil and Eric share 6 YouTube community building hacks you didn't know about. There are a lot of simple and easy tools that often go overlooked on the Youtube platform. To learn more about these tools and how to build community, make sure you tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 6 YouTube Community Building Hacks You Didn't Know About. [00:30] How to use YouTube Live to host a virtual event. [01:03] Why you should use the post section to build community and how to access it. [02:03] How partnerships can foster community building. [02:49] Be sure to reply to comments and engage with people. [03:35] How to engage, and do calls for engagement within your video. [04:18] Why a pinned comment is so useful and how to use them.  [05:09] That’s it for today! [05:17] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/28/20228 minutes, 17 seconds
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How to use NFTs as a Reward Mechanism with Lin Dai #1988

Check out this excerpt from our Growth Accelerator event in Miami and learn how to use NFTs as a reward mechanism with Lin Dai! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/27/202211 minutes, 34 seconds
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5 Key Questions to Ask To Improve Your Content By 10x #1987

In episode #1987, Neil and Eric talk about 5 key questions to ask to improve your content by 10x. Surveys are an excellent tool for getting feedback and improving your content. Tune in to learn about the best questions to ask and 10x your content! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 5 Key Questions to Ask To Improve Your Content By 10x. [00:30] Surveys are an excellent way to get feedback and improve your content [00:35] Ask people how you can make your content better. [01:05] Follow up with a question asking whether there is anything they’d like to add. [01:19] Ask who has the best content in your space. [01:42] Get to the root of what is faulty in your content by asking ‘what's something you're uncomfortable telling us about our content?’. [02:09] How to use exit pop-up surveys to improve your headlines. [03:07] That’s it for today! [03:13] Take part in our survey at marketingschool.io/improve!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/26/20226 minutes, 13 seconds
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Why You Should Remove Yourself From The Business (And How) #1986

In episode #1986, Neil and Eric talk about why you should remove yourself from the business (and how). Building a business is a time-consuming process that takes plenty of dedication and hard work. But building a business that can run without you will afford you the freedom to venture out and continue to grow. Tune in to learn how to remove yourself from the business and discover the concept of working above the business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why You Should Remove Yourself From The Business (And How). [00:30] Neil’s advice on how to remove yourself from your business. [00:37] Why you need to hire people who have successfully done the job before. [00:50] How to find your next hire on LinkedIn. [01:35] Just because someone is successful in a similar agency, doesn’t mean they’ll necessarily be successful in yours. [03:18] The concept of working above the business. [02:35] Why it’s worth hiring an expensive executive if you have the money for it. [05:01] That’s it for today! [05:07] Leave us a review, rate, and subscribe!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next?Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode?If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:   com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/25/20228 minutes, 7 seconds
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Should You Focus In On Crypto Marketing for 2022? #1985

In episode #1985, Neil and Eric talk about whether you should focus in on crypto marketing in 2022. The world of Web3 is evolving every day, and now is an excellent time to start getting involved! Tune in to find out what we predict for crypto and how we expect it to influence the world of marketing! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Should You Focus In On Crypto Marketing for 2022? [00:31] Neil’s perspective on crypto and why should understand Web3 and crypto. [01:56] Eric’s perspective and why crypto and Web3 are the future of the internet. [03:15] Why the old ways of marketing will slowly be phased out over the next few years. [03:55] Why now is a good time to get involved in the Web3 space. [04:30] That’s it for today! [04:39] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event in Austin, Texas!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/24/20227 minutes, 39 seconds
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Why Organic Social May Matter More than Any of Our Services #1984

In episode #1984, Neil and Eric talk about why organic social may matter more than any of our services. If you want to seamlessly communicate with your customers, then organic social is the way to go. Tune in to learn more about why organic social is so important to your branding and reach. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why Organic Social May Matter More than Any of Our Services. [00:30] A quick summary of our services. [02:00] Organic social is one of the best ways to communicate with your customers. [02:37] Most platforms have a direct message function. [02:52] That’s it for today! [03:06] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event in Austin, Texas!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/23/20226 minutes, 6 seconds
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Cut These Meetings From Your Week to Focus #1983

In episode #1983, Neil and Eric talk about which meetings to cut from your week to improve your focus. We’ve all had those meetings where we don’t understand why we had to be there. Tune in to learn our tricks for trimming the fat and only attend the meetings that matter. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Cut These Meetings From Your Week to Focus. [00:30] Why you should cut any meeting where there are multiple people within your department. [01:30] How to audit your past meetings to determine which ones were useful and gave you energy. [02:28] Why it’s useful to cut out meetings that contain information and updates that could be conveyed over Slack or email. [03:22] Neil’s philosophy on doing quick calls for updates to avoid unnecessary meetings. [04:03] That’s it for today! [04:11] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event in Austin, Texas!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Slack Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/22/20227 minutes, 11 seconds
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7 Reasons Accountability to Cultural Values Matter #1982

In episode #1982, Neil and Eric talk about 7 reasons why accountability to cultural values matters. Your cultural values can cover a range of behaviors, but it’s often most effective when you keep them simple, clear, and actionable. Tune in today to learn about the lasting impact of keeping your team accountable to your cultural values! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 7 Reasons Accountability to Cultural Values Matters. [00:25] What we mean by cultural values. [00:58] If people are operating based on different values, they’ll be going in opposite directions. [01:21] When some people aren’t held accountable it sets a negative precedent for the rest of the team. [01:47] It’s much easier to hire and fire people when you’re clear on the criteria for holding people accountable. [02:25] By hiring people who hold themselves accountable, you’ll attract more like-minded people. [03:09] Creating short and simple values make them easy to remember and follow.  [03:37] If everyone knows the core values, they'll do what's best for the business in the long run. [04:12] Make sure your core values are actionable. [05:28] That’s it for today! [05:28] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event in Austin, Texas!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/21/20228 minutes, 28 seconds
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Lloyed Lobo Shares His Secrets to Building His 7-Figure Community #1981

Check out this excerpt from our Growth Accelerator event in Miami and learn Lloyed Lobo's secrets to building his 7-figure community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/20/202214 minutes, 56 seconds
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How to Build Your Organic Audience for the Long Term #1980

In episode #1980, Neil and Eric talk about how to build your organic audience for the long term. A tried and true method for growing and retaining your audience is by making an effort to always respond to your followers. Tune in to learn about some of the audience members we’ve helped over the years who went on to do amazing things and start incredible companies! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Build Your Organic Audience for the Long Term. [00:35] Why the number one method for building and retaining your audience is responding to people. [01:51] Why you need to consistently produce content while also improving. [03:25] Neil’s example of how he built a relationship with an audience member who went on to found Coinbase. [04:18] That’s it for today! [04:30] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event in Austin, Texas!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Coinbase Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/19/20227 minutes, 30 seconds
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Marketing Stories We've Never Shared Before #1979

In episode #1979, Eric and Neil share a few marketing tales that haven’t been heard on this show before. Neil speaks about many of his creative SEO hacks as a youngster and Eric weighs in on his experiments with affiliate sites. While these early efforts from our hosts are interesting and generated quick success for them, none of them had any lasting power. The moral of the story: slow and steady wins the race! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Marketing Stories We’ve Never Shared Before. [00:25] Shortcuts Neil took such as converting a battlefield site into an online casino. [02:44] The moral of Neil’s stories: slow and steady wins the race! [03:09] How Eric is using his network to grow his LinkedIn reach. [04:12] Two of Eric’s experiences building affiliate sites and what he learned. [06:19] That’s it for today! [06:20] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event in Austin, Texas!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/18/20229 minutes, 35 seconds
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Should You Allow Employees to Jump Around Projects? #1978

In episode #1978, we speak about whether it is a good idea to allow employees to jump from project to project in your business or not. At the end of the day, it is the people behind a company that make it what it is, and when employees are too unfocused, this compromises efficiency and sales. Tune in to learn more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Should You Allow Employees to Jump Around Projects? [00:30] Why Eric and Neil prefer to keep employees specializing on certain projects. [01:04] The inefficiency and poor output of a system where employees jump around. [01:14] How unfocused employees end up killing sales. [02:25] It is the people behind a business that make it what it is. [03:38] Why Eric encourages employees to do side-hustles. [04:32] That’s it for today! [04:35] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event in Austin, Texas!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/17/20227 minutes, 47 seconds
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How Agency Partnerships Can Lead to M&A #1977

In episode #1977, we talk about the importance of agency partnerships when it comes to mergers and acquisitions. Around 20 percent of deals fail and poor due diligence is a big part of why. The great thing about agency partnerships is that they help companies get to know each other very well. This forms a great foundation for a merger or acquisition and lays the groundwork for one plus one to equal three! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Agency Partnerships Can Lead to M&A. [00:27] How a working relationship can lead to a merger and make one plus one equal three! [01:19] The importance of agency partnerships for laying the groundwork for M&A. [03:04] How important a solid diligence process before a merger or acquisition is. [03:37] Never do a deal in less than 30 days! [04:02] That’s it for today! [04:03] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event in Austin, Texas!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/16/20227 minutes, 17 seconds
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How to Structure Your NFT Project The Right Way #1976

How to Structure Your NFT Project The Right Way In episode #1976, we speak about how to structure your NFT project the right way, using Eric's approach to his Leveling Up Heroes NFT project as a reference point. When you are thinking about incorporating NFTs into your marketing, it is almost like starting a new business. An NFT project has to have its own team, releasing, marketing, and operations. Tune in to hear how Eric found his team, who it consists of, how he structures communications within it, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Structure Your NFT Project The Right Way. [00:50] As a founder you have to be the boots on the ground. [01:16] How Eric learned about how to structure his team. [01:51] Community managers, developers, artists, project managers,  [02:46] How often Eric has stand-ups with his team. [03:32] The three most important practices for structuring communications and promotions. [05:08] That’s it for today! [05:09] Go to https://marketingschool.io for more resources based on today’s topic.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     Leveling Up Heroes Whitelist    Gary V Tom Bilyeu Dribbble VeeFriends Founder’s Key Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/15/20228 minutes, 11 seconds
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How To Build Actual Utility With An NFT Project #1975

How to Build Actual Utility With an NFT Project In episode #1975, we continue our series on NFTs, this time talking about how to build utility with an NFT project. While NFTs are valuable to people as assets and collectibles, many of the most desirable ones offer real-world utility too. Eric talks about the three tiers of utility he is planning to offer with the Leveling Up Heroes NFTs and also gets into some of the best examples of NFT utility offered by other players in the space. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Build Actual Utility With an NFT Project. [00:39] Examples of NFTs that are more than a cash grab and offer actual utility. [02:01] The three tiers Eric is building into the Leveling Up Heroes NFTs to give them utility. [04:15] How to know if people will value your NFT’s utility. [05:20] The three best NFT utilities in Eric’s opinion. [06:31] That’s it for today! [05:12] Go to https://marketingschool.io for more resources based on today’s topic.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     Leveling Up Heroes Whitelist    VeeFriends Founder’s Key CryptoPunks Bored Ape Yacht Club Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/14/20229 minutes, 31 seconds
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Six Traits of a Great Community According to Lloyed Lobo #1974

Check out this excerpt from our Growth Accelerator event in Miami and learn the Six Traits of A Great Community with Lloyed Lobo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/13/202211 minutes, 21 seconds
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How To Build Community The Right Way #1973

How to Build Community The Right Way In episode #1973, we talk about how to build a community the right way. Since Eric is about to drop his Leveling Up Heroes NFTs, the subject of building communities has been on our minds a lot. Tune in to hear how Eric is building a community around his new project using switched-on community managers and more. Neil also speaks about his approach, emphasizing the need to truly care about your community which requires genuine passion. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Build Community The Right Way. [00:54] Using community managers that understand your project. [01:41] You have to care about your community which requires passion. [02:48] How to care about your community properly. [04:03] You build a community one person at a time. [05:11] That’s it for today! [05:12] Go to https://marketingschool.io for more resources based on today’s topic.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     Leveling Up Heroes Whitelist    Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/12/20228 minutes, 18 seconds
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How NFTs Might Fit Into Your Marketing Strategy #1972

How NFTs Might Fit into Your Marketing Strategy In episode #1972, we talk about the many ways NFTs can be leveraged in your marketing strategy. Many of the biggest brands are incorporating NFTs into their strategies, which acts as an indicator that doing so is a good move. From our side, we believe NFTs can help you tap into new audiences, build a community of evangelists for your brand, and act as a funding mechanism too! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How NFTs Might Fit Into Your Marketing Strategy. [00:34] How major brands are fitting NFTs into their marketing strategies. [01:28] The strategy behind the Leveling Up Heroes NFT drop. [01:54] Building a community around Leveling Up using NFTs. [02:29] Why the Leveling Up Heroes NFTs can serve as a funding mechanism for Eric. [03:40] How NFTs open up new audiences for your product. [05:07] How to get onto the whitelist for Leveling Up Heroes. [05:15] That’s it for today! [05:16] Go to https://marketingschool.io for more resources based on today’s topic.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     Leveling Up   Kevin Rose Bored Ape Yacht Club   Leveling Up Heroes Whitelist   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/11/20228 minutes, 17 seconds
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Is It The End Of $997 and $2,000 Courses? #1971

In episode #1971, we talk about whether selling courses for $997 to $2,000 is still a viable business model. For a time, many course marketers were doing extremely well using this model. However, with rising ad costs and other factors, it could make more sense to use some of the other models we discuss today. For example, Neil took the traffic he generated through selling courses, used it to start his agency, and ended up making far more money. Tune in to hear more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Is It the End Of $997 and $2,000 Courses? [00:32] The funnel structure for an older model for selling courses for $997 - $2,000. [00:58] Does this model still work? [01:21] Neil’s experience with selling courses and how he made more money using that traffic to build an ad agency. [02:49] Giving courses away and making your money on the back end. [03:27] Why some course marketers don’t think the numbers of the older model work anymore. [04:58] How other course marketers are still doing well using the older model. [07:03] That’s it for today! [07:04] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event in Austin, Texas!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/202210 minutes, 5 seconds
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Why Bringing Remote Employees Together Matters #1970

In episode #1970, we talk about the value of bringing remote workers together. Even though both Eric and Neil have set up well-defined structures for remote working in their businesses, they still make sure their teams get to meet up in person regularly. Tuning in, you’ll hear about the importance of human connection in business success and the role that in-person interactions play in this. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why Bringing Remote Employees Together Matters. [00:29] How remote Neil’s business is and how he incorporates meetups. [00:54] Eric’s structures concerning remoteness and why he values in-person events. [02:21] Why people who know each other work better and the positive effects of this. [02:38] That’s it for today! [02:39] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event in Austin, Texas!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/9/20225 minutes, 52 seconds
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What Eric Has Learned So Far From Building His NFT Project #1969

In episode #1969, Neil and Eric talk about what Eric has learned from building his NFT project. In 2022 Eric will officially be launching his NFT project Leveling Up Heroes! Tune in to hear about the lessons he’s learned thus far and get a sneak into what to expect for 2022! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What Eric Has Learned So Far From Building His NFT Project. [00:45] Eric’s brief definition of NFTs. [00:47] Eric’s role in the recent bidding over a digital version of the constitution. [01:11] The constitution DAO that Eric joined and their bid for a physical version of the constitution. [01:45] A breakdown of Eric’s project ‘Leveling Up Heroes’. [02:59] The lessons Eric has learned from his NFT Project. [03:11] You need good community managers when doing this type of NFT project. [04:06] The role of the artist in an NFT project.  [05:05] A breakdown of how to start an NFT project.  [06:20] That’s it for today! [06:27] Go to levelingup.com/whitelist to learn more about Leveling Up Heroes!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Leveling Up Heroes: Friends & Family Whitelist VeeFriends World of Women Dribbble Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below   Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/8/20229 minutes, 27 seconds
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7 Key Questions To Ask To Get Better #1968

In episode #1968, Neil and Eric talk about 7 key questions to ask to get better. We all have blind spots about ourselves, and one of the best ways to gain insight into one’s strengths and weaknesses is to ask for feedback from other people. Tune in to hear about the 7 key questions you should be asking your peers to give feedback on, and how to implement that self-knowledge going forward! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 7 Key Questions To Ask To Get Better. [00:30] The Zone of Genius exercise, what Eric learned from it, and who you should be asking to give feedback on 7 key questions about you. [01:00] Why you should find out what you have a world-class talent for. [02:02] The benefit of uncovering what your weaknesses are. [02:20] Neil and Eric share what their teams rate as their biggest weaknesses. [02:44] Ask your co-workers what you’re good at, but don’t appear to enjoy. [03:10] Find your focus by asking yourself what actions have moved the needle for your company over the past year. [04:15] Get feedback on where you seem to be experiencing the most joy and energy. [05:01] Why you should identify who’s better than you at the job you’re currently doing. [05:41] Ask yourself which of your current tasks may be better executed by someone else. [06:24] Why it’s so important to get feedback and take your ego out of the equation. [06:30] That’s it for today! [06:38] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event in Austin, Texas!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/7/20229 minutes, 39 seconds
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The Secret to Growing 50% Faster with Patrick Campbell #1967

Check out this excerpt from our Growth Accelerator event in Miami and learn The Secret to Growing 50% Faster with Patrick Campbell! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/6/202210 minutes, 7 seconds
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3 SEO Trends That Will Explode in 2022 #1966

In episode #1966, Neil and Eric talk about 3 SEO trends that will explode in 2022. SEO is becoming increasingly important across platforms, from searches within Amazon, Instagram, and YouTube, to delivering a good user experience to attract Google’s algorithm. Tune in today to learn more about the SEO trends that will dominate in 2022! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 3 SEO Trends That Will Explode in 2022. [00:25] Learn about the boom in voice search commerce as a multi-billion dollar market. [01:00] Why delivering a good user experience will be increasingly important to Google’s algorithm. [01:46] Learn why SEO is becoming increasingly important across platforms. [02:50] That’s it for today! [03:01] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event in Austin, Texas!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/5/20226 minutes, 1 second
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Why SEO Is An Unfair Advantage #1965

In episode #1965, Neil and Eric talk about why SEO is an unfair advantage. Large companies spend tens of millions on paid advertising, while a fraction of that goes to SEO. SEO has fantastic long-term advantages, and the good news is that it doesn’t need to cost you millions of dollars to benefit from its impact. Tune in today to hear how mastering SEO can give your business an unfair advantage and why it only gets better in the long run! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why SEO Is An Unfair Advantage. [00:25] How SEO differs from paid advertising. [00:46] Why SEO is difficult to scale up and requires a lot of creativity. [01:36] Why Neil and Eric love SEO’s ability to empower smaller companies and entrepreneurs. [02:06] How SEO forces you into long-term thinking. [03:23] The compounding effect of good SEO and why it gives you an unfair advantage. [04:07] That’s it for today! [04:22] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event in Austin, Texas!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/4/20227 minutes, 22 seconds
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How To Build Your YouTube Channel to 1M Subscribers #1964

In episode #1964, Neil and Eric talk about how to build your YouTube channel to 1M subscribers. In our previous episode, we covered how Eric gained 50k subscribers and how other channels can do the same. Today we build on those lessons with Neil’s advice on how to get to 1M subscribers. Tune in to learn more on how to capitalize on YouTube’s algorithm, conduct effective AB testing, and gain 1M subscribers! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Build Your YouTube Channel to 1M Subscribers. [00:30] Neil’s current subscriber count and when he expects to hit 1M subscribers. [00:48] A breakdown of how Neil has built his subscriber base to hit 1M subscribers. [01:09] Why you should concentrate on making your videos do well in the first 24 hours of posting. [01:31] Why comments are much more significant for the Youtube algorithm than likes. [02:08] How to continually conduct AB tests and why it’s important. [02:41] Some of the other things that will help you get to a million subscribers, like researching trending topics and making your videos the ideal length. [03:12] That’s it for today! [03:25] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event in Austin, Texas!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/3/20226 minutes, 25 seconds
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How to Network with Badass People #1963

In episode #1963, we talk about how to network with badass people. When we say badass people, we mean people who you admire and who would be an asset to your network. There are a whole host of methods for effective networking and many of them don’t require money, or even being an extrovert. Tune in and hear how to form relationships with successful people through dinners, serendipity, generosity, and more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Network with Badass People [00:32] What we mean by badass people. [01:25] Creating serendipity and touchpoints by attending events with like-minded people. [02:56] Why it is worthwhile to stretch your budget and attend good events. [03:42] Networking through live events, generosity, and social media. [05:00] How to network effectively as an introvert with a small budget. [06:53] Authentic networking takes time, so be patient. [06:53] Finding huge success by never eating alone. [07:55] That’s it for today! [07:57] Don’t forget to rate and review this podcast!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     Never Eat Alone   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/2/202211 minutes, 1 second
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How to Absolutely Crush 2022 #1962

In episode #1962, we tell you how to crush 2022, absolutely! Visualization, focus, and hard work are some of the ingredients of success, so we recommend that you set one main goal for the entire year and put all of your energy into accomplishing it. Tune in and learn about how to find that one goal you should set for yourself so that you can triple down on it and reap the rewards. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Absolutely Crush 2022. [00:47] Why Eric likes to set one overarching goal for a new year. [01:46] Neil’s thoughts on how to find the best goal to set. [02:27] Tripling down on the thing that is working well. [03:32] Making sacrifices in the present that pave the way for the future. [03:56] That’s it for today! [03:57] Don’t forget to rate and review this podcast!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     The One Thing   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/1/20227 minutes, 4 seconds
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How To Build Your YouTube Channel To 50k Subscribers #1961

In episode #1961, Eric talks about how to build your YouTube channel to 50k subscribers. Gaining subscribers on YouTube is about so much more than creating high-quality content. You need to understand its algorithm and how to tailor your content accordingly. Tune in to learn how Eric changed his strategy to gain 60K subscribers on YouTube, and how you can too! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Build Your YouTube Channel To 50k Subscribers. [00:38] Eric breaks down how to NOT grow your YouTube channel. [01:43] Learn why you need to narrow your focus during the early days of your YouTube channel. [03:05] How to make your videos dynamic, and ensure that your audience stays hooked. [03:35] That’s it for today! [03:43] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/31/20214 minutes, 43 seconds
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Buy > Build: Codie Sanchez’s Blueprint to Find, Buy and Scale Great Businesses #1960

Check out this excerpt from our Growth Accelerator event in Miami and learn Codie Sanchez's blueprint on finding, buying, and scaling great businesses.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/30/202115 minutes, 16 seconds
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How To Get A Business Headstart On 2022 #1959

In episode #1959, Neil and Eric talk about how to get a business headstart in 2022. One of the best ways to prepare yourself for a new year is by reflecting on what worked and what didn't work during the year you're currently wrapping up. Listen in to hear about Neil and Eric’s tools for reflection and how they are preparing for 2022. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Get A Business Headstart On 2022. [00:44] How to prepare for 2022 by listing everything you did wrong in 2021. [02:02] How to implement feedback analysis to facilitate your growth. [02:58] Why Eric uses a task prioritization document and how it has prepared him for 2022. [03:48] Learn how to use your calendar to reflect and audit your time. [05:28] That’s it for today! [05:36] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     Managing Oneself   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/29/20216 minutes, 36 seconds
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7 Business Trends That We're Excited About for 2022 #1958

In episode #1958, Neil and Eric talk about 7 Business trends that they're excited about for 2022. The rise of Web3, as well as the work from home trend, are serving as valuable catalysts for new opportunities, not just for workers, but also entrepreneurs. Tune in for a closer look at the trends we’re anticipating for 2022 as well as insights into why we’re excited about their potential! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 7 Business Trends That We're Excited About for 2022. [00:30] Why Eric is excited about the Web3 ecosystem. [01:28] The work from home trend and why Neil is excited about it. [02:04] The rising trend of community being prioritized in Web3 businesses. [02:35] How the trend of outbound and partnerships will affect marketing. [03:20] Why buying businesses is becoming less intimidating. [04:22] There’s a new range of opportunities for entrepreneurs. [05:04] The trend of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs).  [06:17] That’s it for today! [06:26] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event in Austin, Texas!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/28/20217 minutes, 28 seconds
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How To Build Long Term Relationships That Lead To Long Term Profits #1957

In episode #1957, Neil and Eric talk about how to build long-term relationships that lead to long-term profits. Over the years our approach to relationships has changed. Tune in to hear how public speaking, hosting dinners, and connecting with like-minded people have led to great opportunities in life and business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How To Build Long Term Relationships That Lead To Long Term Profits [00:30] How we used to view relationships and what we mean by relationships. [01:50] Neil’s approach to building long-term relationships. [03:55] Examples of how building long-term relationships have worked for us. [04:20] Why relationships lead to opportunities. [05:08] That’s it for today! [05:23] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event in Austin, Texas! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/27/20216 minutes, 23 seconds
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Why Throwing Dinners Are Great For Your Brand #1956

In episode #1956, Neil and Eric talk about why throwing dinners are great for your brand. Dinners are a great way to get to know a small group of people, share ideas, network and create lasting connections. To learn more about how dinners can elevate your brand, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why Throwing Dinners Are Great For Your Brand. [00:29] Eric shares his first experience of hosting a dinner and why he continues to value them. [01:25] Why dinners are a great opportunity for introverts to interact. [01:51] Why Neil is not the biggest fan of dinners. [02:52] Why dinners are great for branding, rather than business growth. [03:53] That’s it for today! [04:01] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/26/20215 minutes, 1 second
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How To Throw A Remarkable Mastermind #1955

In episode #1955, Neil and Eric talk about how to throw a remarkable mastermind. Tuning in you’ll hear about the importance of relationships, curation, and how to create an event that will keep participants engaged and consolidate their learning. Listen in on today’s episode to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Throw A Remarkable Mastermind. [00:50] Learn why you need a diverse range of people who can learn from one another. [01:48] How to create a mix of activities to make it an engaging experience. [02:45] Curation and a sense of intimacy is important. [03:05] The importance of a dynamic range of speakers and activities. [04:15] Use themes and topics to help participants compartmentalize their learnings. [05:42] That’s it for today! [05:52] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Vanessa Lau Cody Sanchez Patrick Campbell Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/25/20216 minutes, 52 seconds
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Key Business Lessons That Eric Learned In 2021 #1954

In episode #1954, Eric talks about the key business lessons he learned in 2021. From acquiring two new agencies to hosting a live event for the first time in two years, there’s been plenty to experience and reflect on in a post-pandemic context. Tune in to hear Eric’s key takeaways and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Key Business Lessons That Eric Learned In 2021. [00:30] What Eric learned about acquisitions: integration is everything. [01:56] At the end of the day it’s all about relationships. [02:40] Ultimately sales are the key to success. [03:19] How the rise of Web3 will affect traditional hiring processes. [03:38] That’s it for today! [03:43] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/24/20214 minutes, 37 seconds
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Greg Isenberg’s #1 Growth Lever for 2022: Community #1953

Check this excerpt from our Growth Accelerator event in Miami and learn why Greg Isenberg's #1 lever for 2022 is "Community". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/23/20218 minutes, 33 seconds
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THE Marketing Product for 2022: How Mutiny Decreases Ad Costs By 60%+

Hiring an engineer for personalization and driving conversion rates is costly and time-consuming. Luckily the new platform, Mutiny, can give you a jump start without the need to hire any new employees! In today’s episode of Leveling Up, Eric talks with Jaleh Rezaei, CEO and co-founder of Mutiny. In our conversation, she explains how her talent for engineering, love of marketing, and passion for sales, resulted in a no-code platform that gives customers everything they need to drive personalization on their website. Tuning in you’ll learn about the inner workings of Mutiny and what you can expect when you sign up. To learn more about Mutiny and its ability to turn your website into your number one revenue channel, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:25] Get to know today’s guest Jaleh Rezaei, the CEO & Co-founder of Mutiny. [00:53] Jaleh’s journey and how she co-founded Mutiny. [03:51] How Mutiny differs from other customer data platforms on the market. [06:04] How Mutiny can advise customers on actionable steps to drive conversion and personalization. [08:18] The playbook that Mutiny offers its users and how it benefits the customers. [10:26] Examples of how customers are using Mutingy to drive inbound conversion and target account-based marketing (ABM).  [11:28] How Mutiny can make landing pages adapt to the wiki use case and why that’s so useful. [12:49] Examples of the outsized impact that small changes can have on conversions. [13:19] The unexpectedly simple elements that shape personalization. [17:46] How Mutiny generates content from a baseline webpage, like the customer's landing, pillar, or solutions pages. [18:57] A breakdown of Mutiny’s ideal customer. [20:34] Mutiny’s plans for future outbound integrations.  [21:17] Hear about Jaleh’s favorite business book Creativity Inc: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration. [21:53] Discover Jaleh and her team's favorite tools: MadKudu and Segment. [22:41] That’s it for today! [22:50] Subscribe, hit the bell button, and let Eric know your thoughts in the comments.   Resources From The Interview:     Jaleh Rezaei   Mutiny   Try out the Mutiny Demo: https://demo.mutiny.com/ Gusto Notion Amplitude Livestorm Qualtrix Must-read book: Creativity Inc: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration     Leave Some Feedback:     What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed     Connect with Eric Siu:      Growth Everywhere Single Grain Leveling Up Eric Siu on Twitter   Eric Siu on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/22/202123 minutes, 55 seconds
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Key Business Lessons That Neil Learned In 2021 #1952

In episode #1952, Neil and Eric talk about the key business lessons Neil learned in 2021. Hear what Neil has learned from hiring individuals who have done the job you’ve hired them for twice or more successfully in other contexts. He also unpacks the power of the flywheel concept in business and how to look outside of traditional marketing channels. Tune in to hear Neil’s top lessons from 2021! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Key Business Lessons That Neil Learned In 2021. [00:38] The value of hiring someone who has succeeded at something twice before. [01:15] The power of word of mouth in growing your revenue. [02:26] Why you need to generate sales outside of traditional marketing channels. [03:37] That’s it for today! [03:57] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/21/20214 minutes, 57 seconds
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How Eric Is Preparing for 2022 #1951

In episode #1951, Neil and Eric discuss how Eric Is preparing for 2022. Eric has several rituals in place for preparing for the following year, like creating space to wind down, and writing an annual letter to his team. Tune in to learn about the books that inform Eric’s business planning and how he is working with his leadership teams to prepare for 2022! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Eric Is Preparing for 2022. [00:30] How Eric applies the OKR methodology for planning in his businesses. [01:26] How Eric is facilitating connections between the leaders within his company. [01:40] The annual letter that Eric writes for his team. [01:55] A breakdown of how Eric’s leadership teams use the Start Stop Key (SSK) exercise. [02:25] Why Eric creates space to wind down at the end of the year. [03:53] That’s it for today! [04:07] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more about our next live event in Austin, Texas!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business 3HAG WAY: The Strategic Execution System that ensures your strategy is not a Wild-Ass-Guess!  Measure What Matters: How Google, Bono, and the Gates Foundation Rock the World with OKRs   What Matters TEDtalk Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/20/20215 minutes, 7 seconds
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How Neil Is Preparing for 2022. #1950

In episode #1950, Neil and Eric discuss how Neil is preparing for 2022. As 2021 draws to a close we take a step back to reflect and plan for the upcoming year. Neil shares some of what 2021 has taught him and how those lessons will inform his planning for 2022. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Neil Is Preparing for 2022. [00:30] Hear how Neil gets his different teams to meet up and set goals for the following year. [01:02] The hiring choices that Neil makes based on the roles that would’ve helped them grow more in the past year. [01:25] Why Neil narrows his focus when preparing for the next year. [01:47] Neil’s two core objectives for 2022. [02:33] Why most of the planning is done by Neil’s CEO. [03:14] That’s it for today! [03:32] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more about how we do things and apply for our next event in Austin, Texas!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/19/20214 minutes, 31 seconds
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What Marketing Roles Are Web3 Companies Hiring For? #1949

In episode #1949, Neil and Eric talk about what marketing roles Web3 companies are hiring for. We look at how competent marketers can adapt to marketing for Web3 and the roles that will be needed to foster community. Tune in to learn more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What Marketing Roles Are Web3 Companies Hiring For? [00:36] The marketing roles that are critical to keeping up with the rise of Web3. [00:45] Community managers and other roles that are required to foster community. [02:20] How those who are good at marketing Web 2.0 can adapt to Web3. [03:23] How to learn about Web3 using apps like Twitter and Discord. [04:12] That’s it for today! [04:27] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Twitter Discord Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/18/20215 minutes, 27 seconds
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Should You Outsource Your Marketing In Today's Climate? #1948

In episode #1948, Neil and Eric talk about whether or not you should outsource your marketing in today's climate. Tune in to learn more about how the size of your business determines your marketing strategy and why Neil and Eric are big proponents of a hybrid approach. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Should You Outsource Your Marketing In Today's Climate? [00:25] Why small businesses should outsource their marketing. [01:39] Why larger companies should have marketing employees. [02:01] When to use marketing agencies if you’re a larger company. [03:44] That’s it for today! [03:49] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/17/20214 minutes, 49 seconds
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Advanced Retention Strategies with Patrick Campbell #1947

In episode #1947, we are going to talk about advanced retention strategies with Patrick Campbell! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/16/202110 minutes, 4 seconds
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What Neil & Eric Are Personally Investing in Right Now #1946

In episode #1946, Neil and Eric talk about what they are personally investing in right now. Hear how Neil and Eric’s different lifestyles and obligations impact their investments and learn how it has paid off in the long and short term. To discover more about their decisions and why they believe in investing in yourself, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What Neil & Eric Are Personally Investing in Right Now. [00:41] What Eric is investing in right now. [01:56] How your obligations impact what you invest in. [03:46] Why Neil spends the majority of his time investing in himself and his businesses. [05:51] That’s it for today! [06:20] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/15/20217 minutes, 20 seconds
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Bored Ape Yacht Club is A Masterclass In Marketing #1945

In episode #1945, Neil and Eric talk about why Bored Ape Yacht Club is a masterclass in marketing. BAYC is one of the strongest communities in the NFT space, and it shows. Tune in to learn how investors are making money from BAYC and how you can get involved! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Bored Ape Yacht Club is A Masterclass In Marketing. [00:57] Why BAYC is one of the strongest communities in the NFT space. [02:17] The role of your total addressable market in your marketing success. [03:23] How BAYC is innovating in the NFT space. [04:53] How investors make money on BAYC. [05:26] That’s it for today! [05:46] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   BAYC BAYC on Discord Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/14/20216 minutes, 46 seconds
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5 Reasons Why Your Funnel Is Not Converting #1944

In episode #1944, Neil and Eric talk about 5 reasons why your funnel is not converting. Tune in to hear how simplifying your page and making a more compelling offer can result in more conversions! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 5 Reasons Why Your Funnel Is Not Converting. [00:25] Number one: your page is too confusing. [00:55] Number two: you’re not generating enough revenue from each conversion. [01:20] Number three: you need to be iterating more on the creativity of your marketing. [01:50] Number four: you’re trying to make all your sales instantaneous. [02:23] Number five: your offer is not compelling enough. [03:20] That’s it for today! [03:24] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Land-book   $100M Offers: How To Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/13/20214 minutes, 27 seconds
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Where to Find Competitors’ Affiliate Partnerships #1943

In episode #1943, Neil and Erick talk about where to find competitors’ affiliate partnerships. Google and Facebook have been such a generous resource for marketers that many of them have shifted their focus away from affiliate partnerships. Tune in to learn more about where to find your competitors’ affiliate partnerships and discover the power of affiliate partnerships in the age of the influencer! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Where to Find Competitor’s Affiliate Partnerships. [00:30] How to use Google for identifying your competitors' affiliate programs. [01:18] Why affiliate marketing matters in 2022. [02:34] Why affiliate marketing is effective. [03:19] That’s it for today! [03:34] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/20214 minutes, 34 seconds
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Why Bosses Should Set High Expectations #1942

In episode #1942, Neil and Eric talk about why bosses should set high expectations. In order for your company to grow and foster a thriving business culture, you need to have an exceptional team. We discuss the knock-on effect of setting high expectations and how it can motivate your team to be their very best! To learn more about this consequential topic, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why Bosses Should Set High Expectations. [00:30] Why Neil sets high standards while also compensating employees accordingly. [00:52] How high expectations and setting high achievers up to be player-coaches can help your business grow. [01:14] Why Eric likes to think of a business as a high-performance sports team. [02:02] How high expectations lead to a company-wide culture of high performance. [02:37] High performers will bring other high performers and raise the level of your company. [03:01] Why alignment amongst team members is critical to success. [04:05] That’s it for today! [04:22] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/20215 minutes, 22 seconds
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How to Choose Your Advertising Medium #1941

In episode #1941, Neil and Eric talk about how to choose your advertising medium. There are seemingly endless mediums and channels these days for advertisers to choose from. We break down some of our favorites, how to choose the right medium for your industry, and why it can be beneficial to go against the current trend. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 1940 - How to Choose Your Advertising Medium. [00:30] The endless channels and mediums available to you for advertising. [00:47] Why you should choose what makes sense for your industry, rather than following the most recent trend. [01:22] What you can learn from where your competitors are advertising. [01:47] Why you should treat advertising like spaghetti: throw it at the wall and see what sticks. [02:12] Why your testing needs to be methodical. [03:15] That’s it for today! [03:21] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Facebook Ad Library Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/10/20214 minutes, 21 seconds
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Codie Sanchez Reveals Her Winning Formula to Buy Profit Generating Businesses Fast #1940

Check out this excerpt from our 2021 Growth Accelerator Miami event! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/9/20218 minutes, 40 seconds
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Too Reliant On Facebook and Google Ads? Do These Things #1939

In episode #1939, Neil and Eric talk about what to do when you’re too reliant on Facebook and Google ads. While there’s nothing wrong with running Facebook and Google ads, especially if you’re getting good results, it’s important not to put all your marketing investment in one place. Tune in to learn how you can diversify your marketing investments and take a long-term mindset to your marketing strategy! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Too Reliant On Facebook and Google Ads? Do These Things. [00:28] Why you want to diversify your marketing investments. [01:01] Some other avenues you should be looking into, like SEO, affiliates, and partnerships. [01:56] How a long-term mindset can help your marketing. [03:49] The benefits of optimizing your conversion rates. [04:44] That’s it for today! [04:46] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/20215 minutes, 46 seconds
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Why Community Will Be Everything #1938

In episode #1938, Neil and Eric talk about why the community will be everything. The startup landscape has changed considerably since the early days of silicon valley. With coding becoming more efficient and the incidence of startups being copied becoming ever more common, it’s your community that will ultimately set you apart and create priceless brand loyalty. Tune in to learn more about how to build a community that your customers will resonate with and how to stand out in a competitive field! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why Community Will Be Everything. [00:25] What our recent live event in Miami has taught us about community. [01:06] How startups have changed since the early days of Silicon Valley. [01:45] How a community sets you apart when other startups copy you. [02:21] A breakdown of David Spink’s SPACES Model. [04:39] Why being responsive and supportive is integral to building a community. [05:25] That’s it for today! [05:35] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Loyed Lobo on LinkedIn Greg Isenberg     The Business of Belonging     Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/7/20216 minutes, 35 seconds
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How To Get Started In Web3 (The Future Of Marketing) #1937

In episode #1937, Neil and Eric talk about how to get started in Web3, which we consider to be the future of marketing. If you’re wondering where marketing is heading in 2022, look no further than Web3! Tune in today to learn how you can get started in the Web3 space, from crypto to NFTs to the power of community! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Get Started In Web3 (The Future Of Marketing). [00:35] Why your first step should be educating yourself on the intricacies of Web3. [01:18] How different governments are looking to regulate cryptocurrencies. [02:58] How to get involved without big investments and gain experience. [03:31] Why you should join Twitter and Discord communities that center on Web3. [04:50] That’s it for today! [05:02] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro CoinDesk The Tim Ferriss Show #542: Chris Dixon and Naval Ravikant Gary Vaynerchuck on Youtube Anthony Pompliano on YouTube Alex Becker on Youtube Bankless Podcast Twitter Discord   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/6/20216 minutes, 2 seconds
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How Web3 Will Change Marketing Forever #1936

In episode #1936, we share how Web3 will change marketing forever and what this could mean for your business! With the growing tide around decentralization, the blockchain, and the many fruits of these systems, Web3 is poised to make a huge impact on the way we interact and do business online. To hear all about NFTs and smart contracts, and some quick ideas on how to use new ground for innovative marketing, join us today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:22] Today’s topic: How Web3 Will Change Marketing Forever. [00:25] Defining the different Web iterations and why Web3 is so important! [01:40] What decentralization will do to the control of data and user autonomy. [02:14] The value of moderation and why this may support existing centralized platforms. [02:43] NFTs and smart contracts; how incentives are changing currently. [04:13] Impacts on content creation, monetization, and online selling. [05:05] Raising the bar on quality as the supply of content increases. [05:22] Transparency and the availability of viewing past actions.  [05:37] How Gary V leveraged the new possibilities of NFTs. [06:32] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to apply for our next event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro  BitClout  Gary V  Naval Ravikant Chris Dickson Tim Ferriss    Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/20217 minutes, 44 seconds
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Marketing Lessons We Learned From Our Miami Event #1935

In episode #1935, we share a bunch of marketing lessons that we learned at our recent event in Miami! After two years of lockdown, and no events during the pandemic, we finally got together and had a great time learning and sharing strategies. For an insider scoop on the most impactful ideas, listen in! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Marketing Lessons We Learned From Our Miami Event. [00:27] A quick recap of our first event in 2 years! [01:01] An interesting fact about sources of income for the average millionaire. [01:19] Lessons about mergers and acquisitions; how to buy smart and leverage your way to success. [02:03] Using Reddit for product development and market research. [02:44] The importance of control and holding onto equity. [02:58] Some thoughts on A-B testing and updating video tags. [03:40] Travel hacks and how to get some freebies from great resorts!  [04:18] Reflecting on the importance of community after the pandemic. [05:22] That’s it for today! [05:24] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more about the event!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro  Codie Sanchez  Contrarian Thinking  Greg Isenberg   Roll    Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/20216 minutes, 39 seconds
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Does Personalization Work in 2022?

In episode #1934, we talk about whether personalization works in 2022! From quizzes and your sales funnel, to the tools that can help you improve the way you use personalization, we unpack whether it is all worth it at the end of the day! Tune in to find out more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Does Personalization Work in 2022? [00:25] A quick definition of personalization in the marketing context. [00:58] The results are in: personalization does not boost conversions! [02:28] Tools for better marketing personalization; a few recommendations. [03:38] The important surface level testing that should go into personalization projects. [03:47] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live for more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Clearbit  MutinyHQ   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/2/20214 minutes, 58 seconds
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Should Your Business Have A Phone Number Listed? #1933

In episode #1933, Neil and Eric talk about whether your business should have a phone number listed. Having a phone number listed may seem outdated, but testing has shown that simply listing a phone number inspires customer trust and confidence. To find out more about the impact that listing a phone number can have on your company, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Should Your Business Have A Phone Number Listed? [00:27] Having a phone number listed on your site makes customers feel more comfortable. [01:07] Why adding a phone number helps more when you’re a small to medium-sized business, rather than a large corporation. [02:19] That’s it for today! [02:31] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   CallRail Nextiva Check out our blueprint on how to build your dream business: https://www.marketingschool.io/training Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/1/20213 minutes, 30 seconds
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The Economics of Buying Another Business Versus Building #1932

In episode #1932, Neil and Eric talk about the economics of buying another business versus building. When you’re deciding whether or not to buy a business, the number one question you should ask yourself is whether you are buying a job. To learn more about what to look out for when pursuing acquisitions, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Economics of Buying Another Business Versus Building. [00:50] Why buying a business doesn’t always need to be expensive. [01:14] Why each approach has its merits and drawbacks. [01:21] Why you shouldn’t buy a turnaround. [03:25] How to make the economics work out by buying with debt. [03:57] That’s it for today! [04:07] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Epic Challenge   Buy Then Build: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game HBR Guide to Buying a Small Business: Think Big, Buy Small, Own Your Own Company (HBR Guide Series)   Check out our blueprint on how to build your dream business: https://www.marketingschool.io/training Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/20215 minutes, 7 seconds
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How to Profit Off Your Blog Without Selling Out #1931

In episode #1931, Neil and Eric talk about how to profit off your blog without selling out. If you pivot from your original content in order to sell something, there’s a good chance you’ll feel like a sell-out. However, if what you’re selling is providing value, then you’re actually doing people a disservice by not sharing that resource. Tune in to find out more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Profit Off Your Blog Without Selling Out. [00:41] If you share something of value, then no one will accuse you of selling out. [01:44] The lesson Neil learned that made him more comfortable with selling. [04:06] That’s it for today! [04:16] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Mutiny HQ Check out our blueprint on how to build your dream business: https://www.marketingschool.io/training Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/29/20215 minutes, 36 seconds
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7 Marketing Tools We're Excited About for 2022 #1930

In episode #1930, Neil and Eric talk about 7 marketing tools they're excited about for 2022. There are a bunch of tools out there that can help you market your business more efficiently. From helping you organize your data seamlessly to marketing automation, there is something here for everyone. Tune in to get the inside scoop on the best marketing tools for 2022! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 7 Marketing Tools We're Excited About for 2022. [00:30] Why Mutiny HQ is a great tool for marketers to personalize websites. [01:15] How Jarvis can help you generate copy more quickly. [01:28] Use Grain to share Zoom footage or text quickly, easily, and efficiently. [02:23] Supermetrics is a fantastic way to organize your data. [02:39] DeScript is a great tool for podcasters to streamline their process. [03:00] Why UiPath is great for marketing automation. [03:55] Use PredictLeads as a useful tool for finding clients.  [04:20] That’s it for today! [04:30] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Mutiny HQ Jarvis Grain  Supermetrics DeScript UiPath PredictLeads Check out our blueprint on how to build your dream business: https://www.marketingschool.io/training Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/28/20215 minutes, 30 seconds
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Why Organic Traffic Is A Balance of Amazing Content and SEO #1929

In episode #1929, we make the distinction between traffic and converting traffic while showing you how to generate the latter. There is no point in increasing your traffic through SEO and content creation if that traffic doesn’t also increase your conversions. Tune in today to learn the secret recipe for turning sets of eyeballs into paying customers! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why Organic Traffic Is A Balance of Amazing Content and SEO. [00:27] Amazing content generates traffic that converts. [01:31] How Brian Dean from Backlinko generated high converting traffic. [02:42] Using unique data and calls to action to generate converting traffic. [03:01] That’s it for today! [03:02] Learn how to grow your business by visiting marketingschool.io/training   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Check out our blueprint on how to build your dream business: https://www.marketingschool.io/training Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Brian Dean   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/27/20214 minutes, 9 seconds
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How to Incentivize Marketers The Right Way #1928

In episode #1928, we talk about the value of incentivizing marketers and how best to do it. Charlie Munger once said, “You show me the incentive, and I’ll show you the outcome.” By this, he meant that people will produce better results if they are rewarded. Join us today and hear which parts of your team to incentivize, the metrics to assess their performance, and what incentives work best! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Incentivize Marketers The Right Way. [00:31] Why it is important to incentivize people. [00:45] How to incentivize marketers by offering tangible gains.  [01:08] “Show me the incentive, and I’ll show you the outcome.” [02:15] Adding incentives without developing expectations. [02:25] Keeping the metrics that earn the incentives simple. [03:12] Whether to give everybody incentives. [04:16] That’s it for today! [04:18] Learn how to grow your business by visiting marketingschool.io/training   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Check out our blueprint on how to build your dream business: https://www.marketingschool.io/training Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/26/20215 minutes, 25 seconds
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How to Find Your Marketing Focus #1927

In episode #1927, we talk about the value of having a marketing focus and how to find out what it is. There are many channels available to us as marketers and, while the multichannel approach works best, it does not make much sense to adopt it when you are first starting. That is why you should drill down on the channel that works best before branching out. Tune in today to hear more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Find Your Marketing Focus. [00:49] Using the spaghetti approach: experiment and pick what sticks. [01:36] You don’t have the resources to try all the channels at first. [02:32] The danger of diluting your efforts by trying too much at once. [03:00] That’s it for today! [03:02] Check out marketingschool.io/training   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Check out our blueprint on how to build your dream business: https://www.marketingschool.io/training Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/25/20214 minutes, 9 seconds
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3 Brutal Truths About Why You're Failing at SEO #1926

In episode #1926, Neil and Eric talk about 3 brutal truths which explain why you're failing at SEO. If you’ve been struggling with your SEO it might simply be that you haven’t given it the time it needs to be effective. Tune in to learn more about some of the biggest mistakes that companies are making with their SEO and how to avoid these common traps! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 3 Brutal Truths About Why You're Failing at SEO. [00:30] Why a lack of patience is the top reason why most people are failing at SEO. [01:01] How limiting yourself to one region or language hurts your SEO. [01:59] There’s no one size fits all strategy that will work for everyone. [02:45] That’s it for today! [02:55] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Check out our blueprint on how to build your dream business: https://www.marketingschool.io/training Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/24/20213 minutes, 55 seconds
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7 Critical Marketing Roles For 2022 #1925

In episode #1925, Neil and Eric discuss seven critical marketing roles for 2022. There are plenty of new trends that are predicted for 2022. Tune in to find out who you should hire to prepare your business for the rapidly changing marketing landscape! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Seven Critical Marketing Roles For 2022. [00:30] Why you need a data scientist more than any other role. [01:04] Why you should hire someone to repurpose your blog posts. [01:36] Find folks who can do translation work so that you can expand internationally. [01:57] The role of community in 2022 and why you need a community manager. [02:51] How a creative marketer can help you stand out. [03:01] How hiring a specialized content creator can help your business. [03:50] Finding someone who can take care of conversion optimization. [04:08] That’s it for today! [04:22] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Check out our blueprint on how to build your dream business: https://www.marketingschool.io/training Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/20215 minutes, 22 seconds
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Should You Aim For An Exit? #1924

In episode #1924, Neil and Eric talk about whether you should aim for an exit. Aiming for an exit may seem like a worthy goal with a big payoff, but the truth is far more complicated. Tune in to learn more about the challenges of planning for an exit, why it’s detrimental to building a good business, and what you should be aiming for instead! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Should You Aim For An Exit? [00:42] Why it’s difficult to plan for an exit. [01:33] Why planning for an exit is equivalent to planning to fail. [03:25] That’s it for today! [03:37] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Check out our blueprint on how to build your dream business: https://www.marketingschool.io/training Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/22/20214 minutes, 37 seconds
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How to Write High-Ranking Headlines #1923

In episode #1923, Neil and Eric talk about how to write high-ranking headlines. High-ranking headlines are one of the best ways to increase your click-through rate. Tune in to learn about how you can use ClickFlow to test your headlines and optimize your SEO through methods like AB testing and much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Write High Ranking Headlines. [00:27] Our definition of high-ranking headlines. [00:53] How to use ClickFlow to generate high-ranking headlines. [02:00] Some of the best strategies to increase your click-through rate. [03:51] Use ClickFlow to start AB testing your headlines. [04:19] Ten takeaways to help you optimize your SEO. [05:55] That’s it for today! [06:03] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Use this link for a special Black Friday offer for new ClickFlow users: https://www.clickflow.com/black-friday/ Check out our blueprint on how to build your dream business: https://www.marketingschool.io/training Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/20217 minutes, 3 seconds
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Chasing ROAS - Finding Winning Strategies in SEO #1922

In episode #1922, Neil and Eric talk about chasing ROAS - finding winning strategies in SEO. Many marketers focus the majority of their energy on creating return on ad spend, also known as ROAS. While this is an excellent strategy to pursue if it works for you, it’s also important that you don’t lose sight of optimizing your SEO, especially since it has massive payoffs in the long run. To learn more about our winning strategies in SEO, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Chasing ROAS - Finding Winning Strategies in SEO. [00:30] The definition of ROAS: Return On Ad Spend. [00:36] Why you should also be focusing on winning strategies in SEO. [01:17] Five winning strategies for capitalizing on SEO. [01:29] How to implement pain point SEO. [02:34] Some of the ways that you can expand internationally. [03:07] How to repurpose your content. [03:58] If you want to win in the long run with SEO you need to create brand recognition along with a high-quality product or service.  [04:53] How to use power pages to create a comprehensive resource and rank highly for your SEO. [05:40] That’s it for today! [05:49] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Backlinko Check out our blueprint on how to build your dream business: https://www.marketingschool.io/training Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/20/20216 minutes, 49 seconds
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Why You Don’t Get What You Wish For #1921

In episode #1921, Neil and Eric talk about why you don’t get what you wish for. We all have goals, dreams, and ambitions in life, but we don’t always take the steps necessary to achieve them. To learn more about the top reasons why people don’t get what they wish for, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why You Don’t Get What You Wish For. [00:25] Why lack of execution is the number one reason why most people don’t get what they wish for, either in life or in business. [00:53] Why your actions need to match your ambitions. [01:22] How integrating patience can help you achieve your long-term goals. [02:06] Why achieving your goals requires sacrifice. [04:06] That’s it for today! [04:14] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Check out our blueprint on how to build your dream business: https://www.marketingschool.io/training Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/19/20215 minutes, 14 seconds
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Chase This SEO Trend or You’ll Flounder #1920

In episode #1920, Neil and Eric talk about the SEO trend you need to chase if you don’t want to flounder. The number one thing you should be thinking about when optimizing your SEO is customer experience. Tune in to find out what tools you should be using to ensure your customers are getting the Time to Value that they need! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Chase This SEO Trend or You’ll Flounder. [00:25] The SEO element no one is talking about, but is essential for effective SEO: usability. [01:17] How to get the user to find what they need as quickly as possible. [02:13] The foundational concept of Time to Value and how to ensure a good experience for your customers. [04:03] That’s it for today! [04:17]  To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Crazy Egg Hotjar Surveymonkey TypeForm Check out our blueprint on how to build your dream business: https://www.marketingschool.io/training Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/18/20215 minutes, 17 seconds
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Where to Find Your First PPC Client #1919

In episode #1919, Neil and Eric talk about where to find your first PPC client. There are quick and effective tools at your disposal for identifying potential clients who could use pay-per-click to scale up their business. Tune in today to hear how to use Crunchbase to discover potential clients and the best ways to reach out to them!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Where to Find Your First PPC Client. [00:25] Use Crunchbase to track down clients who have recently been funded and contact them with suggestions on how they can scale up through pay-per-click. [01:27] Use PredictLeads to find where funding is happening and contact CEOs. [03:40] That’s it for today! [03:50] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Crunchbase Craigslist PredictLeads Check out our blueprint on how to build your dream business: https://www.marketingschool.io/training Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/17/20214 minutes, 50 seconds
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The Best Way to Find Marketing Employees #1918

In episode #1918, Neil and Eric talk about the best way to find marketing employees. LinkedIn is a great resource for finding talent and there are plenty of ways to use it to do your research and incentivize potential hires. To learn more about why you should hire slow and fire fast, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Best Way to Find Marketing Employees. [00:25] How to use LinkedIn to do research and find top marketing employees. [01:25] How to use LinkedIn Recruiter and how to incentivize potential new hires, as well as people who could help you find a new hire. [03:42] That’s it for today! [03:51] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Check out our blueprint and how to build your dream business: https://www.marketingschool.io/training Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/20214 minutes, 51 seconds
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How to Test Ads Without Spending Too Much Money #1917

In episode #1917, Neil and Eric talk about how to test adverts without spending too much money. One of the best ways to save money on testing ads is to let your competitors do it for you! Tune in to find out how to conduct your research efficiently and why creating a swipe file can give you the inspiration you need for a fantastic ad! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Test Ads Without Spending Too Much Money. [00:25] Research your competitors by checking out their online ads, as well as their upsells, downsells, and landing pages. [01:19] Create a swipe file of adverts that you like that you can draw on later for inspiration. [03:00] That’s it for today! [03:17] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Check out our blueprint and how to build your dream business: https://www.marketingschool.io/training Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/15/20214 minutes, 17 seconds
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7 Risks of Going Out On Your Own #1916

In episode #1916, Neil and Eric talk about the 7 risks of going out on your own. Going all-in on your business is an exciting venture, but it comes with some risks. You won’t have the stability of a regular paycheck, and unexpectedly long working hours can lead you to run the risk of burnout. Tune in to learn more about what to look out for and how to prepare yourself accordingly! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 7 Risks of Going Out On Your Own. [00:52] Understanding that there won’t be a safety net to catch you. [01:31] You won’t have steady money, especially in the beginning. [01:53] Other people will judge your decisions and this will potentially cause self-doubt. [02:30] You won’t always have mentorship when you need it. [03:01] You may run out of money much faster than you anticipated. [03:20] Burnout is a huge risk and you need to be prepared for very long hours. [03:40] In the beginning you’ll be depending on yourself for everything.  [03:20] That’s it for today! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Check out our blueprint and how to build your dream business: https://www.marketingschool.io/training Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/14/20215 minutes, 25 seconds
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3 Reasons Why Apple is Building Out Advertising #1915

Apple has built a narrative around its beautiful design, prioritizing user experience, and above all protecting user privacy. Their foray into advertising is an opportunity to further this narrative by leveraging their many platforms to target existing users. To learn more about what lies behind their new strategy, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 3 Reasons Why Apple is Building Out Advertising. [00:25] Reason one: all the recent changes in privacy standards and regulation pose an excellent opportunity to advertise to customers using their apps. [01:00] Reason two: they can use it to further the narrative they’ve created for their brand, which prioritizes user experience and privacy. [02:01] Reason three: Apple has a huge amount of data from their app users, giving them the tools to create incredibly specific and targeted advertising. [02:32] That’s it for today! [02:46] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/13/20213 minutes, 45 seconds
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5 Reasons Why There Needs to Be More Crypto Agencies #1914

In episode #1914, Neil and Eric talk about 5 reasons why there need to be more crypto agencies. Blockchain technology is proliferating at an impressive pace, and with that comes ample opportunity to invest and market in the space. Tune in to learn more about why now is an excellent time for companies to specialize in crypto and build a brand fast! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 5 Reasons Why There Needs to Be More Crypto Agencies. [00:30] Reason one: large companies like Facebook are moving their developer activity to focus on web three subjects, like NFTs. [01:20] Reason two: with the proliferation of blockchain technology you need more quality companies that specialize in that type of marketing. [02:03] Reason three: you can build a brand very quickly because the space is so nascent and there is a growing demand for specialization in crypto. [02:35] Reason four: there’s a lot of regulation that you need to be aware of. [03:09] Reason five: the growth in this area allows a lot of room for creativity. [04:15] That’s it for today! [04:23] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/12/20215 minutes, 23 seconds
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What Facebook's Rebrand to Meta Means For Marketers #1913

In episode #1913, Neil and Eric talk about what Facebook's rebrand to Meta means for marketers. Get a breakdown of the distinctions between web one, two, and three, and learn how to leverage your marketing in the new decentralized online space. For all this and more, make sure you tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What Facebook's Rebrand to Meta Means For Marketers [00:43] How Facebook’s virtual world takes online meetups to a new level of immersion. [02:16] Facebook’s metaverse and its similarity to Second Life. [03:02] A breakdown of the distinctions between web one, web two, and web three. [03:47] How the advent of web three will affect marketers. [04:38] What we recommend for marketers on how to participate in web three and how to leverage marketing. [05:27] That’s it for today! [05:35] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/11/20216 minutes, 35 seconds
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Why Do People Still Ask If SEO is Relevant #1912

In episode #1912, Neil and Eric talk about why people still ask if SEO is relevant. While SEO takes much longer to be effective than several years ago, it is still a crucial part of your exposure and has huge payoffs in the long run. To learn more about the impact of SEO and why people often overlook its value, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why Do People Still Ask If SEO is Relevant? [00:27] Why SEO takes longer to be effective than it did several years ago. [01:09] Why SEO is a long-term investment and why the ROI on it is still huge. [03:44] That’s it for today! [03:55] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/10/20214 minutes, 55 seconds
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Do This Before Black Friday and Cyber Monday #1911

In episode #1911, Neil and Eric talk about what to do before Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The days, weeks, and months leading up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, is a crucial time of preparation. We discuss some of the best ways to prime your contact list for your upcoming deals, as well as how to do rigorous testing to make sure your site can handle the holiday traffic. To learn more about what you should be doing in preparation, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Do This Before Black Friday and Cyber Monday. [00:30] Why incorporating upsells and downsells are essential.  [01:41] Prime your contact list to anticipate your Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals through your various marketing channels like high-volume emails, blogs, or texts. [02:25] Remember to take into account worldwide supply chain issues. [03:00] Why it’s important to do rigorous testing of your site leading up to these holidays. [04:12] That’s it for today! [04:20] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Quicksprout KanBan Box Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/9/20215 minutes, 12 seconds
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How To Set SMART Goals And Win #1910

In episode #1910, Neil and Eric talk about How To Set SMART Goals And Win! As your company grows it becomes increasingly important to define your goals. Use the SMART acronym to set specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely goals that will take your business to the next level. For all this and more, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Set SMART Goals And Win. [00:30] The SMART acronym and what each letter represents. [01:31] Why your goals need to be specific and measurable, as illustrated by an example from Neil’s company. [02:51] How to determine whether your goals are achievable within a realistic timeline. [03:30] Ask yourself whether your goals are realistic given your current resources. [03:45] Figure out whether you can deliver on your goals in a timely way, within a year. [04:05] The importance of setting achievable goals as your company grows. [05:36] That’s it for today! [05:43] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/8/20216 minutes, 43 seconds
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Key Lessons We Learned From Harnessing The Power of Communities #1909

Key Lessons We Learned from Harnessing the Power of Communities In episode #1909, we share some of the key lessons we have learned from harnessing the power of communities. Tuning in, you’ll learn more about the value of good content, community engagement, and being strategic about your offers. We also distinguish between an audience and a community and elaborate on the benefits of taking the time to create a space where you can foster a sense of community amongst members of your audience. For all this and so much more, make sure not to miss today’s episode! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Key Lessons We Learned from Harnessing the Power of Communities. [00:47] What Neil has learned about putting out good content, keeping your community engaged, and being sparing with offers. [01:22] Moving with your community; the benefits of leveraging a multi-platform approach. [01:42] Becoming accustomed to asking your community to purchase from you. [03:07] The value of understanding the difference between a community and an audience. [04:20] Eric shares the benefits of taking the time to make your community a home. [04:57] Some recommended resources, including the work of David Spinks. [05:20] That’s it for today! [05:21] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Growth Accelerator David Spinks   The Business of Belonging CMX   To grow your business faster, check out our 5-Step Blueprint To Starting Your Dream Online Business: marketingschool.io/training Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/7/20216 minutes, 30 seconds
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Why Eric is Choosing to Focus On This One Thing for November #1908

In episode #1908, we talk about the one thing that your host, Eric Siu, is choosing to focus on for the rest of the year: culture, community, and communication! Eric believes that these three C’s are the glue that holds a company together and in today’s episode, he shares his advice and some helpful resources for hiring the right people to build and maintain company culture and the different ways in which you can measure success. Tune in today to learn more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why Eric is Choosing to Focus on This One Thing for November. [00:39] The three C’s that hold a company together: culture, community, and communication [01:50] Why you have to hire the right people to build and maintain company culture. [02:19] How to measure success; keeping non-regrettable employee loss below 10 percent and scoring high on employee MPS surveys. [03:20] Eric’s advice: study top CEOs and read Let My People Go Surfing. [04:03] That’s it for today! [04:27] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   15Five Continuous Performance Management Software   Let My People Go Surfing   To grow your business faster, check out our 5-Step Blueprint To Starting Your Dream Online Business: marketingschool.io/training Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/6/20215 minutes, 38 seconds
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Why Neil is Choosing to Focus On This One Thing for November #1907

In episode #1907, we talk about the number one thing that your host, Neil Patel, is choosing to focus on for November: hiring rockstars! While you can’t necessarily quantify how much business they will attract per quarter, Neil believes that there are numerous ways in which rockstar employees create opportunities for your business. He also shares his advice for what to do when you can’t afford to hire the rockstar you want, so make sure to tune in today to learn more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why Neil is Choosing to Focus On This One Thing for November. [00:31] Why Neil is focusing on hiring rockstars in November, December, even January. [01:45] While you can’t quantify the business they will attract, hiring rockstars creates opportunities. [02:10] How hiring rockstars has accounted for 30 to 40 percent of Neil’s new revenue. [02:35] What to do when you can’t afford to hire a rockstar; wait until you can! [02:46] The benefits of keeping rockstars ‘on ice’ and keeping them excited. [03:08] That’s it for today! [03:13] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   To grow your business faster, check out our 5-Step Blueprint To Starting Your Dream Online Business: marketingschool.io/training Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/5/20214 minutes, 20 seconds
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You’ve Reached $10M in Revenue, Who Should You Hire? #1906

In episode #1906, Neil and Eric talk about who you should hire once you’ve reached $10M in revenue. Only 1.1% of American businesses have reached this prestigious milestone. To learn more about how to identify the candidate that will take your business to $100M in revenue, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: You’ve Reached $10M in Revenue, Who Should You Hire? [00:34] An overview of the 1.1% of American businesses that have reached this milestone. [00:49] How to identify the new hire that will take you to $100M in revenue. [01:44] Advice on how to de-risk a new high-stakes-hire. [02:46] Why you need to define your outcomes before searching for your new hire. [04:37] That’s it for today! [04:48] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     Who: The A Method of Hiring Who Scorecard   To grow your business faster, check out our 5-Step Blueprint To Starting Your Dream Online Business: marketingschool.io/training Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/4/20215 minutes, 48 seconds
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David Spinks Reveals Key Secrets To Growing Red Hot Communities

When social media first surfaced it was generally dismissed as largely inconsequential for businesses. These days it’s almost impossible to imagine a successful business without a social media presence. With the rise of web three and the ubiquity of social media comes the integral concept of community and the impact and engagement it creates. Here to help us interrogate this rapidly expanding field is David Spinks, VP of Community at Bevy and Cofounder of CMX, two platforms dedicated to helping businesses create and support a thriving community. He is also the author of the new book The Business of Belonging: How to Make Community your Competitive Advantage. In our conversation, we discuss the key difference between building an audience versus a community, and why community drives deeper and more meaningful engagement for business. Learn about some of CMX’s useful resources, like the SPACES Model, a fundamental framework for defining your community’s business value. We also discuss the most common mistakes businesses make when they first build their communities and how to go about it the right way. Be sure to tune in to learn more about this important topic from an expert in the field! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:15] Introducing today’s guest David Spinks VP of Community at Bevy and Co-founder of CMX. [01:14] How community is being factored into how businesses are structured.  [02:28] Outlining the differences between audience and community. [04:30] How community encourages participants to create rather than consume. [05:40] Examples of communities where David has seen people create and contribute. [07:35] The importance of a skilled and competent community manager.  [08:42] How to find the right community manager. [09:39] How Bevy, a pioneering community event engine, was started. [11:29] Why it’s important to start small and set an intentional example with your initial community members. [15:59] How to ‘push out control’ to manage large communities with fewer community managers and why many businesses make the mistake of growing too fast.  [18:04] The SPACES Model and how to use it as a framework for defining your community’s business value. [21:07] The best way to grow your community and why most businesses start in the wrong place. [24:07] David’s top book recommendation and its far-reaching applications. [24:39] David’s podcast Masters of Community and what you can learn from it.  [25:24] Exciting new AI tools to take your community to the next level!   Resources From The Interview:   David Spinks David Spinks on LinkedIn David Spinks on Twitter The Business of Belonging: How to Make Community your Competitive Advantage Masters of Community Podcast CMX The SPACES Model: The Framework for Defining Your Community’s Business Value Bevy Startup Grind Orbiit.ai Orbit.love Must-read book: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/3/202128 minutes, 59 seconds
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You’ve Reached $1M in Revenue, Who Should You Hire? #1905

In episode #1905, Neil and Eric talk about who you should hire when you’ve reached $1M in revenue. If you’ve reached a six-figure income, congratulations! Scaling up from here will mean making various, detailed improvements to different parts of your operations. To learn more about how a new hire can speed up this process, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: You’ve Reached $1M in Revenue, Who Should You Hire? [00:34] Why your new hire should be geared towards operations. [01:04] The concept of the visionary and an integrator in business. [01:48] Why visionaries need a detail-oriented integrator to take their operations to the next level. [02:40] Hiring an operations employee will help you scale up faster. [02:51] That’s it for today! [03:01] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     Rocket Fuel: The One Essential Combination That Will Get You More of What You Want from Your Business Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business   To grow your business faster, check out our 5-Step Blueprint To Starting Your Dream Online Business: marketingschool.io/training Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/2/20214 minutes, 1 second
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You’ve Reached $100K in Revenue, Who Should You Hire? #1904

In episode #1904, Neil and Eric talk about who you should hire when you’ve reached $100k in revenue. When you’ve reached this important milestone it’s a good time to take stock of what you’re spending your time on unnecessarily and consider who you can hire to help you scale up to $1M in revenue. To hear more, make sure you tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: You've reached $100k in revenue, Who should you hire? [00:25] Why your new hire should be centered on growth. [01:14] How to use a task prioritization chart to determine which of your tasks you should be outsourcing. [03:08] That’s it for today! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Check out our 5-Step Blueprint To Starting Your Dream Online Business: marketingschool.io/training Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/1/20214 minutes, 21 seconds
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Where The Majority of Our Money is Going this Quarter #1903

In episode #1903, Neil and Eric talk about where the majority of their money is going this quarter. When you hire an exceptional individual with decades of experience, you not only gain access to their skills but also their network. Tune in to hear why Neil is focusing his investment on acquiring the right talent and how Eric is feeling about the crypto space! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Where the Majority of Our Money Is Going This Quarter. [00:25] Why Neil is spending the majority of his money on identifying and acquiring exceptional and experienced talent. [01:27] Why experienced individuals who have been in the business a long time are great at driving leads long-term. [03:50] Why Eric is investing a good portion of his money into the crypto space. [04:27] That’s it for today! [04:37] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/31/20215 minutes, 34 seconds
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5 Ways to Market Your Own Agency Services #1902

In episode #1902, Neil and Eric talk about 5 Ways to Market Your Own Agency Services. Hear about some of the great tools and strategies you can utilize today to build relationships and get your great ideas in front of the right people. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 5 Ways to Market Your Own Agency Services. [00:25] Number one: use Crunchbase to find every company that recently received funding, identify what they’re doing wrong, and approach them with solutions for how you can fix it. [00:54] Number two: Incorporate a tool like Loom to communicate your strategies to companies that recently received funding. [01:44] Number three: write guest posts on a lot of blogs in the marketing space. [02:17] Number four: build genuine relationships in anticipation of live events becoming prevalent again. [03:36] Number five: build relationships with people at AdAge, Adweek, and Forrester. [03:59] That’s it for today! [03:59] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Crunchbase Loom AdAge Adweek Forrester Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/30/20215 minutes, 13 seconds
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7 Marketing Trends for 2022 & Beyond #1901

In episode #1901, Neil and Eric talk about 7 Marketing Trends for 2022 & Beyond. We take a look at the rise in new technologies like NFTs, DAOs and how they’ll become more mainstream in 2022, as well as what we are expecting from more established platforms like YouTube, Twitter, and podcasting. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Marketing Trends for 2022 & Beyond. [00:37] Trend one: NFTs as a marketing strategy, like Gary Vaynerchuk’s VeeFriends, are expected to become much more mainstream. [01:23] Trend two: people and companies increasingly using tools as a form of marketing. [01:57] Trend three: decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs).  [03:43] Trend four: the rise of voice commerce outside of the US and UK and its integration into new products and markets. [04:42] Trend five: YouTube will continue to grow and become more important. [05:38] Trend six: podcasting will become more competitive and saturate nearing the end of 2022. [06:31] Trend seven: Twitter as a space to collaborate and create amazing relationships. [07:48] That’s it for today! [07:53] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   VeeFriends YouTube Twitter Marketing School Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/29/20218 minutes, 53 seconds
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How Alex Hormozi Is Thinking About Building Generational Wealth (Must Listen)

We seldom have interviews on the show, but we’re always excited to make an exception for remarkable individuals like Alex Homozi, Founder and CEO of Acquisition.com. Alex is an entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and author of $100M Offers: How To Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No and Gym Launch Secrets: The Step-By-Step Guide To Building A Massively Profitable Gym. We hear from Alex about his company Acquisitions.com, how he developed a step-by-step guide for massively profitable gyms, and how he believes it’s his duty to reinvest his wealth into altruistic initiatives. In our conversation, we discuss Alex’s book $100M Offers and unpack three key examples that illustrate how to put together an irresistible offer. Alex breaks down the four key variables that create value for the customer and explains how management consulting taught him to systematically approach a problem by interviewing experts. Alex also shares the story of how he met his wife and business partner Leila and how they embarked on a hugely successful business venture together. Tune in today for this engaging and informative conversation on entrepreneurship, risk, building wealth, and much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:15] Introducing today’s guest Alex Hormozi, Founder and CEO of Acquisition.com. [03:13] Learn about Alex’s book $100M Offers: How To Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No.  [03:48] How Alex’s media plan utilizes platforms like Youtube and how he is scaling his business. [04:38] How Alex refined the model he uses to run his gyms: by trying something new every month. [06:06] Hear about the other books Alex is working on. [07:19] How Alex is using his process to help people by providing free resources.  [08:15] What Alex has learned from his background in SaaS and other fields and the concept of asymmetric advantages. [11:54] Alex breaks down three examples of how he put together a $100M Offers. [14:33] The importance of defining what value is for your customers. [17:47] How cutting down the speed of achievement creates value for your customers  [19:04] The four variables you need to master when putting together a $100M Offer [20:56] What Alex learned from management consulting. [23:57] Why Alex suggests consulting experts to improve your company, rather than a book on the subject. [25:38] How Alex structures his offers with guarantees around growth.  [27:29] How Alex met his wife and business partner Leila and how they embarked on a hugely successful business venture together. [30:01] Alex gives insight into how his portfolio is currently structured. [34:24] Alex’s book recommendation and what has made a difference to Alex’s life in the past year.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Acquisition.com $100M Offers: How To Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No Gym Launch Secrets: The Step-By-Step Guide To Building A Massively Profitable Gym Alex Hormozi on Instagram Alex Hormozi on YouTube Leila Hormozi on Instagram Burning Wish Must-read book: Ready, Fire, Aim: Zero to $100 Million in No Time Flat  Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/29/202137 minutes, 28 seconds
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How to Effectively Communicate With Contractors, Even With A Language Barrier #1900

In episode #1900, Neil and Eric talk about  How to Effectively Communicate With Contractors, Even With A Language Barrier. When your business is expanding you’re likely to employ contractors to save on expenses. And often they are located in countries with lower living costs and aren’t necessarily fluent in English. Tune in to find out how to optimally communicate with your contractors, no matter the circumstance!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Effectively Communicate With Contractors, Even With A Language Barrier. [00:30] The types of contractors you might be hiring from platforms like Upwork. [00:51] Some of Eric’s processes that he uses with contractors and why communication is key. [02:23] How to institute processes and frameworks for your contractors. [04:46] That’s it for today! [04:58] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/27/20215 minutes, 58 seconds
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3 Reasons You Don’t Want to Be the Smartest Marketer #1899

In episode #1899, Neil and Eric talk about 3 Reasons You Don’t Want to Be the Smartest Marketer. While it might feel good to be the smartest marketer in the room, you’re actually putting yourself at a disadvantage in the long run. To learn more about how ego breeds complacency, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 3 Reasons You Don’t Want to Be the Smartest Marketer. [00:30] Reason one: if you’re the smartest marketer, you’re not going to learn from the people around you. [01:07] Reason two: if you’re the smartest marketer in the room, you’re in the wrong room. [02:05] Reason three: you need to be willing to try new things. [03:36] Our key takeaway for this episode: ego breeds complacency. [04:10] That’s it for today! [04:19] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/26/20215 minutes, 19 seconds
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What to Do When You Lose Your Rankings #1898

In episode #1898, Neil and Eric talk about What to Do When You Lose Your Rankings. There are a bunch of reasons why your rankings may take a hit. Sometimes your content has started to decay or in other instances, Google has simply updated their algorithm. Tune in to hear their timely advice on these scenarios, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What to Do When You Lose Your Rankings. [00:27] What to do when you first start losing your traffic. [00:30] How to update your content to be better than all the competitors that are ranked higher than you. [01:34] How to use ClickFlow to identify which of your content is decaying. [02:53] What to do when Google changes its algorithm and you lose your ranking, the answer may surprise you! [04:10] That’s it for today! [04:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Stay on top of your traffic with Google Search Console and ClickFlow   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/20215 minutes, 22 seconds
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How to Grow Your YouTube Channel Like We Are #1897

In episode #1897, Neil and Eric talk about How to Grow Your YouTube Channel Like They Are. Growing a YoutTube channel isn’t always straightforward. You might be gaining views and followers, and then suddenly you make a video that diverges from your usual content and you see your numbers plummet unexpectedly! Tune in to hear some of the lessons that Eric and Neil have learned from their channels and the tactics they’ve applied to reliably increase their views! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Grow Your YouTube Channel Like We Are. [00:45] Why their YouTube channel wasn’t getting views. [01:00] How upgrading the quality of their video content has affected their views. [02:12] Neil’s tip to push marketing in the first 24 hours of releasing a new video. [03:21] Using newsjacking and commentary for your content. [04:52] The importance of keeping your focus on the topic of your channel, at least initially. [05:30] That’s it for today! [05:49] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/24/20216 minutes, 49 seconds
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How to Scale Ad Spend on Facebook Without Losing Control #1896

In episode #1896, Neil and Eric talk about How to Scale Ad Spend on Facebook Without Losing Control. When you start spending on Facebook ads, what will often happen is that your conversions will go up, but they will be outpaced by rising costs. Tune in to learn how to avoid this trap and optimize your ad spending without losing control! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Scale Ad Spend on Facebook Without Losing Control. [00:30] What it means to lose control of your Facebook ad spending. [01:12] How to effectively ramp up slowly with Facebook. [01:35] How to feed Facebook with better data. [01:58] Why you should duplicate a successful campaign. [02:23] Creative fatigue and how it can ruin your ROI. [03:18] That’s it for today! [03:33] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/23/20214 minutes, 33 seconds
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When Should You Expand Your Marketing #1895

In episode #1895, Neil and Eric talk about When Should You Expand Your Marketing? Marketing and business will always require resources and capital, both of which are finite. We hear from Eric about his experience of having too many projects going at once and how he was able to turn things around and streamline his marketing when he approached marketing like an investor. Tune in today to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: When Should You Expand Your Marketing? [00:25] Our definition of expanding marketing. [01:21] Why you need to think about marketing like an investor. [02:23] Examples of scenarios where you’d be ready to expand your marketing. [03:20] That’s it for today! [03:38] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/22/20214 minutes, 38 seconds
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5 Reasons You Should Dabble in Crypto Marketing #1894

In episode #1894, Neil and Eric talk about 5 Reasons You Should Dabble in Crypto Marketing. The internet is changing and with the advent of web three, it will become increasingly decentralized. Learn how crypto marketing can grow your skills and give you greater global exposure. Tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Reasons You Should Dabble in Crypto Marketing. [00:30] Web three and the decentralization of the internet. [00:45] Reason one: a sense of community will become increasingly important online in the coming years. [01:49] Reason two: the regulations that govern crypto will force you to become a more creative marketer. [02:17] Reason three: NFTs have significant potential for marketing and investment. [03:07] Reason four: crypto marketing needs to take place on a global scale. [03:51] Reason five: the crypto space is growing faster than the internet. [05:10] That’s it for today! [05:32] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/21/20216 minutes, 32 seconds
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What Can Marketers Automate #1893

In episode #1893, Neil and Eric talk about What Marketers Can Automate. We cover a range of tools you can use to automate marketing tools, like your emails, texts, and even your SEO. Hear about how to use tools like Hubspot, GetResponse, and Zapier to optimize your marketing! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: What Can Marketers Automate? [00:25] The many tools you can use to automate your email. [01:09] If you’re doing something regularly, you should automate it. [02:58] How to use a platform like Zapier to bring all your tools together. [03:11] How to automate your SEO. [03:20] That’s it for today! [03:24] Go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   HubSpot Key GetResponse ConvertKit MailChimp Zapier Community Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/20/20215 minutes, 42 seconds
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How to Systematize Your Marketing #1892

In episode  #1892, Neil and Eric talk about How to Systematize Your Marketing. Learn how to create an internal wiki for your processes and why it’s so beneficial for your daily operations. We also discuss why you need a process watcher and why it’s essential to create a swipe file for the internal processes and marketing ideas from companies you admire. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Systematize Your Marketing. [00:30] Why all your tasks and processes should be documented internally for easy reference. [01:24] How to use resources like Loom or Notion for documenting your internal processes. [01:59] Why you need a process watcher: as your company grows your processes will break. [02:51] Create a swipe file for processes from other companies you admire. [03:20] That’s it for today! [03:24] Go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Loom Notion Brew Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/19/20214 minutes, 37 seconds
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Should You Rotate Through Clients or Aim For Long Term Relationships #1891

In episode #1891, Neil and Eric talk about whether You Should Rotate Through Clients or Aim For Long Term Relationships? We discuss what it means to rotate through clients and why many businesses start out doing that out of necessity. We also discuss the benefits of long-term relationships and the impact they can have on your mindset! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Should You Rotate Through Clients or Aim For Long Term Relationships? [00:30] What it means to rotate clients: you don't focus on improving retention, instead you focus your energy on closing new clients. [00:43] Why most companies start off rotating clients out of necessity. [01:03] How you can shift your focus to building long-term relationships as your company becomes more resilient. [02:11] The big cost increases that come with onboarding lots of new clients. [02:51] How long-term relationships can help you take a longer view of your business goals. [03:20] That’s it for today! [03:24] Go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/18/20214 minutes, 24 seconds
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What Our Typical Monday’s Look Like #1890

In episode #1890, Neil and Eric talk about What Their Typical Mondays Look Like. Neil shares why he is a fan of having an open schedule on a Monday, and Eric gets into operating at a higher level and why he likes to use Mondays for strategy meetings. For all this and more, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What Our Typical Mondays Look Like. [00:50] Neil’s typical Monday and why he likes an open schedule. [01:39] Eric’s typical Monday and why they tend to be meeting-heavy. [02:55] Why you should bear your entire week in mind and possibly use Monday to plan. [03:35] That’s it for today! [03:52] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below   Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/17/20214 minutes, 51 seconds
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Why US Adults Find TV Ads to Be Trustworthy #1889

In episode #1889, Neil and Eric talk about Why US Adults Find TV Ads to Be Trustworthy. Neil shares his findings from a survey that adults over fifty are much more likely to trust figures and companies who appear on tv, and what that means for your marketing strategy. Tune in to hear more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why US Adults Find TV Ads to Be Trustworthy. [00:30] How the US departure from Afghanistan has affected tv advertising schedules. [01:16] The survey findings on older adults over 50, and their belief that individuals and companies who appear on tv are trustworthy. [01:57] Some of the streaming services that offer advertising opportunities like Roku and Hulu. [03:20] That’s it for today! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Advertise on Roku and Hulu   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below   Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/16/20214 minutes, 10 seconds
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An Obscenely Simple Way to Boost Time On-Site 25 percent #1888

In episode #1888, Neil and Eric talk about an obscenely simple way to boost time on site by 25 percent. We discuss how to use video and audio content to add value to your blog posts, whether it’s footage you’ve created or content from a relevant creator. Tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: An Obscenely Simple Way to Boost Time On-Site 25 percent. [00:30] Adding videos and audio to your blog post has a significant impact on time spent on site. [00:47] You can either use your own video content or use relevant videos from another content creator. [02:11] That’s it for today! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/15/20213 minutes, 18 seconds
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It Is Better To Miss An Opportunity Than To Take The Wrong One #1887

In episode #1887, Neil and Eric talk about the value of waiting to take the right opportunity. When you chase every shiny thing, you can drawn away from your mission. Stay focused, and stay in your lane and good things will come. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: It Is Better to Miss an Opportunity Than to Take the Wrong One [00:41] When you try to take everything, you are not focused.  [01:16] Choosing the right one is better than the wrong one.  [01:57] Stay in your circle of competence; you don’t know everything, and that’s fine. [04:07] That’s it for today! [04:07] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/14/20215 minutes, 17 seconds
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The Three Best YouTube Marketing Strategies #1886

In episode #1886, Neil and Eric walk through the three best YouTube marketing strategies. From marketing hard in the first 24 hours to engaging in the YouTube Community section, there are numerous ways to up those views. Tune in to hear them all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Three Best YouTube Marketing Strategies [00:28] Do whatever you can do get your video out there in the first 24 hours. [01:18] Utilize the YouTube Community section. [02:00] Try to get comments because these help videos go viral. [02:32] Don’t try to copy anyone else; be yourself.  [03:07] That’s it for today! [03:07] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/13/20214 minutes, 14 seconds
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3 Pieces of Data That Are Key to Marketing #1885

In episode #1885, Neil and Eric talk about three pieces of data you need to track as a marketer. You might now be looking at all of these, which is why you should tune in to hear what they are! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 3 Pieces of Data That Are Key to Marketing [00:27] Focus on LTV; you need to look at the long-term, not the short-term. [01:05] Understand the power of retention to align with product! [01:43] See how your upsells and downsells work out.  [03:03] That’s it for today! [03:03] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/12/20214 minutes, 9 seconds
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The Key Sign That Tell You It’s Time to Update Your Content #1884

In episode #1884, Neil and Eric talk about the number one sign that it’s time to update your content. By the time most of us identify content decay it’s already too late. Learn how to proactively stay on top of your content using minimal effort and maximum efficiency. Tune in today to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Key Sign That Tells You It’s Time to Update Your Content. [00:40] Use the ClickFlow Content Decay feature. [01:40] How to be proactive in preventing content decay. [01:51] The top reason for regularly updating your content. [02:47] That’s it for today! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Content Decay - ClickFlow Google Analytics Join our next live event from 7-9 November: Growth Accelerator Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/20213 minutes, 47 seconds
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What's Wrong With The Online Course Industry (And How To Make It Better) #1883

In episode #1883, Neil and Eric talk about what’s wrong with the online course industry and discuss helpful solutions. Too many of the people taking online courses these days are either not completing what they set out to do or not getting what they signed up for. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What's Wrong With The Online Course Industry (And How To Make It Better). [00:35] The biggest issues in the online course industry. [02:07] Fostering a sense of community can drastically improve completion rates. [03:34] How to incorporate assignments, quizzes, and group coaching calls. [04:37] That’s it for today! [05:07] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Udemy altMBA Wes Kao’s Essays on Cohort Based Courses Join our next live event from 7-9 November: Growth Accelerator Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/10/20215 minutes, 36 seconds
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How to Squeeze More SEO Traffic Out Of Your Blog Posts #1882

In episode #1882, Neil and Eric talk about getting more SEO traffic to your blog posts. Over time, this will decrease, so it’s important to make sure you stay on top of it and that you get consistent traffic. Tune in to hear it all. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Squeeze More SEO Traffic Out Of Your Blog Posts [00:51] Use the ClickFlow Content Decay feature. [01:14] Neil’s top tip on how to get more traffic. [02:00] Another way ClickFlow can help with traffic. [02:50] That’s it for today!  [02:50] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Content Decay - ClickFlow   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/9/20214 minutes, 2 seconds
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How We are Thinking About Live Events Moving Forward #1881

In episode #1881, Neil and Eric talk about how they are thinking about their live event in the future. Although many people are resistant to hosting live events, there are safe ways to do it. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How We are Thinking About Live Events Moving Forward [00:26] What we learned from our last live events. [00:45] You can’t just rely on virtual events; you need organic interaction. [01:35] There are so many different ways to host live events. [03:00] So many inspirational, unplanned things happen at live events. [03:40] That’s it for today!  [03:40] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/8/20214 minutes, 29 seconds
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What Intuit’s $12B Acquisition of Mailchimp Means #1880

In episode #1880, Neil and Eric talk about Intuit’s acquisition of Mailchimp. There are so many valuable lessons that we can all learn from Mailchimp’s slow and steady rise to the top, so tune in to hear it all.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What Intuit’s $12B Acquisition of Mailchimp Means [00:30] A brief history of MailChimp and Intuit. [00:50] The thinking behind why Intuit bought Mail [01:42] Hope that we can gain from Mailchimp’s success. [03:00] Other lessons we can learn from Mailchimp success. [04:26] The benefits of being bootstrapped. [05:08] That’s it for today!  [05:08] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Mailchimp Intuit   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/7/20216 minutes, 26 seconds
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How to Be More Creative when You’re Not Creative #1879

In episode #1879, Neil and Eric talk about how to tap into your creative side when you are not naturally creative. Creativity is what will set you apart, which is why it is important to try to harness this trait in yourself. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Be More Creative when You’re Not Creative [00:27] Why it is important to be creative in today’s day and age. [00:55] Research what your competitors are doing. [01:31] Look at what strategies related industries are using.  [02:47] Creativity is the x factor; it’s what makes you stand out. [03:20] An example of a creative project and how we can gain lessons from it. [04:43] That’s it for today!  [04:43] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   VeeFriends   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/6/20215 minutes, 50 seconds
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7 Ways to Tank Your YouTube Views #1878

In episode #1878, Neil and Eric talk about the ways you can tank your YouTube views. From videos that are too short to those that don’t hook people early on, there are many ways you can trip up. Tune in to hear them all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Ways to Tank Your YouTube Views [00:55] #1: Try to talk about everything; casting the net wide won’t work. [01:15] #2: Short videos don’t keep viewers on YouTube for long. [01:35] #3: Zoom videos suck.  [02:05] #4: Uploading audio videos to YouTube. [02:43] #5: Changing up the thumbnails too much. [03:21] #6: Not hooking people properly. [03:40] #7: Talking about things you are not an expert in.  [03:00] That’s it for today!  [04:38] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Mindvalley   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/5/20215 minutes, 54 seconds
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7 Ways to Skyrocket Your YouTube Channel Views #1877

In episode #1877, Neil and Eric talk about how to make your YouTube views explode. From catchy titles to enticing thumbnails, there is no shortage of ways to captivate audience attention. Tune in to hear it all!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Ways to Skyrocket Your YouTube Channel Views [00:36] #1: Promote videos hard within the first 24 hours of release. [01:37] #2: Focus on your optimizing video thumbnail. [02:13] #3: Evoke curiosity through your titles. [02:27] #4: Stay consistent with your content. [02:46] #5: A video to watch if you want to know how to make engaging content. [03:09] #6: Have a consistent schedule. [03:35] #7: Ask people questions in the middle of your video; it helps virality. [03:57] That’s it for today!  [03:57] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   MrBeast on YouTube   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/4/20215 minutes, 17 seconds
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How to Capture the Most Value When Pricing #1876

In episode #1876, Neil and Eric talk about capturing value when you are determining your prices. Many people undercharge for their services, despite this being one of the biggest levers out there. Tune in to hear how you can charge what you’re worth.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Capture the Most Value When Pricing [00:26] Pricing is a big lever in your business. [00:43] A resource you can use to help you find the right price for your service. [01:27] Some questions from the book, Pricing Creativity. [02:30] An example of how you can capture more value. [03:00] Neil’s strategy of charging less on the front-end [03:50] Pay for performance: one of the best ways to capture value. [04:52] That’s it for today!  [04:52] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Price Intelligently Pricing Creativity   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/3/20216 minutes, 3 seconds
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How to Create an Irresistible Offer #1875

In episode #1875, Neil and Eric talk about what it takes to make an offer your customers can’t turn down. This might sound simple, but there are a few components that go into this, so tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Create an Irresistible Offer [00:26] Defining what an irresistible offer is. [01:12] Start out with the pain points of your customers.  [01:50] The offer drives a lot of your marketing.  [02:23] Think about rotating different offers throughout the year. [02:53] A book Eric recommends. [03:13] Remember to test your offers because people don’t always know what they want. [03:49] That’s it for today!  [03:49] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Russell Brunson $100M Offers   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/2/20215 minutes, 1 second
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When Should You Start Buying Businesses? #1874

In episode #1874, Neil and Eric talk about when you should buy a business. While it might seem more attractive to build something from scratch, it is infinitely more challenging, which is why there are upsides to buying and growing. Tune in to hear how to get the timing right! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: When Should You Start Buying Businesses? [00:28] For most people, in most sectors, it’s harder to start a business than it is to grow one.   [01:05] Why the best time to consider buying is when things are flat for you.  [01:51] When you buy a small business, you have to have good operators in place. [02:56] Don’t buy if your company can’t handle it. [03:38] Factor in that many times M&A won’t work out. [04:02] That’s it for today!  [04:02] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: MicroAcquireFlippa Empire FlippersBuy Then BuildAgile M&A Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/1/20215 minutes, 7 seconds
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Why Brands Will Need an NFT Strategy Long-Term #1873

In episode #1873, Neil and Eric talk about why brands should consider NFT strategies as they move forward. There is a clear link between building a community and having NFTs as a brand. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why Brands Will Need an NFT Strategy Long-Term [00:45] What it means to have a smart contract tied to your NFT. [01:52] Hear more about Gary V’s NFTs, VeeFriends, and the benefits of holding them. [02:35] How NFTs help you build community. [03:36] Three of the important advantages of building a strong community. [04:07] As a creator, you can structure NFTs so you get a cut after every re-sale.  [05:45] That’s it for today! [05:45] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   VeeFriends CryptoSlam!   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/30/20216 minutes, 48 seconds
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NFTs Are Exploding and How Eric Accidentally Made $230k on One #1872

In episode #1872, Neil and Eric discuss NFTs; what they are, and why they’re exploding. We also hear about how Eric accidentally made $230k of his NFT. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: NFTs Are Exploding and How Eric Accidentally Made $230k on One [00:30] An overview of NFTs; what they are, and their utility.  [01:39] The link between NFTs and digital scarcity. [02:19] What to be careful of when it comes to NFTs. [03:05] How Eric accidentally made $230k off CryptoPunks. [04:45] If you believe in it, then stick it out! [05:25] That’s it for today!  [05:25] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Gary Vaynerchuk Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/29/20216 minutes, 30 seconds
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Is a LinkedIn Following Worth Chasing? #1871

In episode #1871, Neil and Eric talk about whether it is worth chasing a LinkedIn following or not. Of course, numbers matter to a degree, but they might not be as important as you think. Tune in today to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Is a LinkedIn Following Worth Chasing? [00:27] Unless you’re going after B2B or enterprise, follower numbers don’t matter that much. [01:31] It comes back to the marketing basics; go where your audience hangs out.  [02:22] Consistency is the most important thing. [02:39] Smart ways to grow your LinkedIn following. [03:29] Where Neil is putting his focus at the moment.  [03:00] That’s it for today! [04:38] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/28/20214 minutes, 50 seconds
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One Tool to Make You Write Well And Efficiently #1870

One Tool to Make You Write Well And Efficiently In episode #1870, Neil and Eric talk about Conversion.ai, the tool that will help your writing. It's not a silver bullet, but if you hate writing, it is a great platform for you to use. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: One Tool to Make You Write Well And Efficiently [00:26] How many times Neil and Eric use Conversion.ai [01:27] Some of the cool things about Conversion.ai  [02:40] The speed the product gives you can help you launch new services. [03:42] That’s it for today!  [03:42] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Conversion.ai   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/27/20214 minutes, 50 seconds
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Is Dressing to Impress is Important When Working Remotely #1869

In episode #1869, Neil and Eric talk about dressing to impress. Yes, how you look matters, but your product is always going to be the most important thing. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Is Dressing to Impress as Important When Working Remotely? [00:33] Since becoming a father, Neil doesn’t care how he dresses. [01:15] More important than your clothes is your product, so make it count.  [02:26] Eric’s take on dressing for success. [03:00] Do whatever makes you happy when it comes to buying your clothes. [04:29] That’s it for today!  [04:29] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/26/20215 minutes, 37 seconds
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5 CRO Tips to Convert E-commerce Sites #1868

In episode #1868, Neil and Eric talk about CRO tips that will help you convert. Whether it’s having a range of payment options or looking at your image quality, there are numerous ways to optimize your CRO. Tune in to hear them all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 CRO Tips to Convert Ecommerce Sites [00:30] #1: Make sure that you have many pay options. [01:08] #2: Look for qualitative feedback. [01:46] #3: Always have upsells and downsells. [02:12] #4: Look out for where the bottlenecks are. [02:39] #5: You should pay attention to your image quality. [03:14] That’s it for today! [03:14] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/25/20214 minutes, 25 seconds
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5 Interesting Rules We Follow With Our Marketing #1867

In episode #1867, Neil and Eric talk about some rules they follow with marketing. From the rule of seven to the 80/20 rule, there is no shortage of top marketing tips for you. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Interesting Rules We Follow With Our Marketing [00:30] #1: The rule of seven; why it’s important to take an omnichannel approach. [00:55] #2: It takes three years to become successful. [01:20] #3: Spend a portion of your budget on things that are not highly trackable. [01:56] #4: Apply the 80/20 to producing free content. [03:18] #5: Give it three months when you try a new marketing channel. [03:59] That’s it for today! [03:59] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Gary Vaynerchuk   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/24/20215 minutes, 11 seconds
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7 Ways to Gamify Your Social Media and Gain A Following #1866

In episode #1866, Neil and Eric share seven ways to gamify your social media to gain a following. From contests to giveaways, there are so many creative ways to engage people. You just have to know how. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Ways to Gamify Your Social Media and Gain A Following [00:30] #1: Ask a question to facilitate discussion. [00:59] #2: Create a contest to get people to engage with and put your content. [01:35] #3: Do collabs to help your following grow. [01:56] #4: Have giveaways to generate a lot of shares. [03:00] #5: Connect with a social cause [03:16] #6: Encourage close friend on Instagram and provide special content [04:01] #7: Touch on trending topics to provide value. [04:38] That’s it for today! [04:38] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Timothy Sykes   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/23/20215 minutes, 50 seconds
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5 Reasons Why Branding Is So Important #1865

5 Reasons Why Branding Is So Important In episode #1865, Neil and Eric talk about the reasons that branding is important. If you think about every big brand out there, you likely have a story or a memory attached to it. This is the cornerstone of great branding. Tune in today to hear it all.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Reasons Why Branding Is So Important [00:26] #1: A lot of big purchases are made on brands, not on searches. [01:00] An example that illustrates the power of branding. [01:30] #2: People remember the story behind a brand. [02:01] #3: Get your brand out there multiple times. [02:26] #4: How you position your brand determines its value. [02:55] #5: People need an emotional connection to your brand. [03:32] That’s it for today! [03:32] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   LVMH   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/22/20214 minutes, 46 seconds
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How to Find The One Piece of Content That Will Change Your Marketing #1864

In episode #1864, Neil and Eric talk about finding the one piece of content that will change the game. There is no silver bullet when it comes to this; you have to find what works for you. Be sure to tune in to find out more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Find The One Piece of Content That Will Change Your Marketing. [00:29] There are certain types of content that drive traffic more than others. [01:07] If create a lot of content, you will see what produces leads and what doesn’t, [01:37] An example from Neil’s business where one webinar produced leads and another produced none. [02:35] Pieces that drive traffic don’t always convert, so track it. [03:15] You have to produce tons of content to figure out what works. [03:47] That’s it for today! [03:47] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/21/20214 minutes, 56 seconds
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Our Favorite PPC Hack That Few Seem to Use #1863

In episode #1863, Neil and Eric share some lesser-known but very effective PPC hacks. Just because lots of people aren’t using them doesn’t mean they don’t work. Be sure to tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Our Favorite PPC Hack That Few Seem to Use [00:28] You can target a direct competitor and the people who visit their site with PPC. [01:05] How Neil’s team does their PPC campaigns. [01:28] RLSA: what this is and how it helps you find customers. [01:54] Eric’s favorite PPC hack that uses video. [02:38] That’s it for today! [02:38] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   HubSpot   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/20/20213 minutes, 43 seconds
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7 Lessons From Interviewing Podcast Guests #1862

In episode #1862, Neil and Eric talk about their main takeaways from interviewing podcast guests. Having been at it for eight or nine years, they know a thing or do. Tune in to hear some of these golden nuggets TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Lessons From Interviewing Podcast Guests [00:34] #1: Get a window into how your guest thinks about things. [01:21] #2: If guests don't give the meat and potatoes of their experience, you won't have a good interview. [02:01] #3: Do a lot of research and find out what they’re passionate about. [02:27] #4: Find previous interviews to get a feeling of what they talk about.  [02:50] #5: Ask what you can do for your guest at the end of the show. [03:49] #6: Interview people with followings because that will help you. [04:17] #7: Remember to repurpose your content [04:51] That’s it for today! [04:51] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/19/20215 minutes, 57 seconds
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What Strategy Wins? SEO, CRO, or PPC #1861

In episode #1861, Neil and Eric unpack different strategies and which ones are the most effective. From SEO to CRO to PPC, there are many to choose from, so it's important to know which works for you. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What Strategy Wins? SEO, CRO, or PPC. [00:28] The strategy you use depends on your business type. [00:43] Why we pick CRO, even though it's the least sexy. [01:25] The strategy you use depends on what you are looking for. [01:37] Pre-CRO work and why this is equally as important. [02:43] You need to start thinking about CRO for your business. [03:08] That’s it for today! [03:08] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Crazy Egg   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/18/20214 minutes, 22 seconds
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How To Maximize Your Engagement on Twitter #1860

In episode #1860, Neil and Eric talk about how to maximize your Twitter engagement. There are multiple, accessible ways you can boost your engagement, so be sure to tune in to hear them all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How To Maximize Your Engagement on Twitter [00:33] There are lots of smart and powerful people who hang out on Twitter. [00:52] Make use of current channels you have to improve Twitter engagement. [01:22] How to use a blog-style post across multiple tweets. [02:15] If you know influential people, get them to like your tweets [02:52] When you are doing a tweet storm, provide a call to action or offer your other skills. [03:38] That’s it for today! [03:38] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/17/20214 minutes, 45 seconds
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How To Maximize Your Engagement on LinkedIn #1859

In episode #1859, Neil and Eric talk about how to maximize your LinkedIn engagement. Admittedly, this is not easy, but it is not impossible. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How To Maximize Your Engagement on LinkedIn. [00:42] Over the years, organic reach on LinkedIn has been dying down.  [01:00] Build a network with people who will leave engaged comments on your content. [01:23] Ways to get people to leave comments on your LinkedIn posts. [02:04] You can have a pod of your friends or employees who like your posts. [03:15] Videos work better than short lines to grab people's attention. [03:50] If you have an email list, hit them up to like your LinkedIn posts. [04:13] That’s it for today! [04:13] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/16/20215 minutes, 21 seconds
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Should You Quit When You Feel Overwhelmed? #1858

In episode #1857, Neil and Eric talk about whether to quit when you are feeling overwhelmed. This is a very subjective decision, and only you know what’s right for you. Be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Should You Quit When You Feel Overwhelmed? [00:29] If you love what you are doing, you shouldn’t quit. [01:02] Money isn’t everything in this world; you have to find your passion.  [01:23] Even though Eric has had a lot going on, he still feels so grateful for his job. [02:37] You can try meditating, taking breaks, and try to shift your perspective. [02:52] Start creating processes that can take things off your plate to reduce your overwhelm. [03:59] That’s it for today! [03:59] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/15/20215 minutes, 10 seconds
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How to Gather Customer Insights #1857

In episode #1857, Neil and Eric talk about how to gather customer insights. While numbers are important, hearing from the customers themselves is equally important, so get talking to them when you can! Tune in today to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Gather Customer Insights. [00:27] Numbers only tell you half the story; customer insight stories are the other half! [01:05] What a non-buyer survey is and how this helps with understanding customers. [02:41] Some top survey tools that Neil and Eric both use. [03:00] Examples of companies with great customer development. [04:01] Talk to people and make sure you talk to enough of them.  [04:45] That’s it for today! [04:45] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   SurveyMonkey Typeform Super Human Levels   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/14/20215 minutes, 55 seconds
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Where to Find Inspiration For Your Creatives #1856

In episode #1856, Neil and Eric talk about places to find inspiration for your creatives. Despite how important creative is in marketing, it often gets overlooked. Tune in to hear how you and your team can stay inspired. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Where to Find Inspiration For Your Creatives. [00:26] Creative is going to people apart as costs continue to rise. [00:43] Where Eric looks for inspiration for his creatives. [01:13] Some of the places Neil goes to look for inspiration. [02:17] Watch videos and do a lot of reading to unleash new ideas.  [03:00] That’s it for today! [03:00] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Adbeat Ads of the World Dribbble WhatRunsWhere   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/13/20214 minutes, 5 seconds
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When Is the Right Time to Start Advertising On A New Platform #1855

In episode #1855, Neil and Eric talk about how to know when it’s the right time to start your ads on a new platform. If you do diversify too soon, you could land in hot water, so getting the timing right is so important. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: When Is the Right Time to Start Advertising On A New Platform. [00:28] Think about your resource constraints and what’s happening with your existing channels. [01:10] If you try to do many channels at once, you’re like to go nowhere slowly. [01:49] When you a new ad or new features come out, try to arbitrage the costs. [02:08] Make sure people who are handling different platforms are communicating with one another. [02:37] That’s it for today! [02:37] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Morning Brew Gary Vaynerchuk   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/12/20213 minutes, 41 seconds
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5 Skills You Need To Run a Digital Marketing Agency #1854

In episode #1854, Neil and Eric talk about the top skills needed to run a digital marketing agency. From culture to recruitment, there are certain attributes that will help you succeed at running an agency every time. Tune in to hear more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Skills You Need To Run a Digital Marketing Agency. [00:19] Number 1: You have to understand how important culture is. [01:13] Number 2: No matter how good you are at marketing, work on your sales. [02:12] Number 3: Focus on recruiting at all stages of your business. [03:07] Number 4: Remember to pay attention to communication [04:33] Number 5: Stay on top of trends to know how to get ahead of them. [05:20] That’s it for today! [05:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/11/20216 minutes, 32 seconds
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How to Set Goals Ranging from Entry Level to the Lead Team #1853

In episode #1853, Neil and Eric talk about setting goals across your business. From those on the leadership team down to your entry-level positions, everyone should have a clear plan. So tune in today to find out more!   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Set Goals Ranging From Entry Level to the Lead Team. [00:28] How Neil approaches goal-setting with his teams. [01:15] The benefits of using frameworks when it comes to setting goals. [02:15] Goals should be aspirational but not unattainable. [02:36] Traction is useful when your business is small, less so as it grows. [02:51] How you should go about breaking down your goals. [03:20] The benefits of consistency over the years  [03:38] That’s it for today! [03:38] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Why the secret to success is setting the right goals What are OKRs? Traction   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/10/20214 minutes, 49 seconds
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How to Structure Your Blog in 2021 #1852

In episode #1852, we talk about how to structure your blog according to the ‘blog plus’ model. If you look at companies like HubSpot or NP Digital, you’ll notice that their websites don’t just have a blog section but an entire resources section that includes but is not limited to their blog-based content. Using this model means you can put all the content you make in one place, which makes far more sense. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Structure Your Blog in 2021 [00:26] Using a ‘blog plus’ content model with additional resources. [01:06] How Neil organizes his website using a blog plus model. [01:49] Making all your content easily accessible if you make a lot of different types. [02:22] Running tests to see which content types are doing the best and worst. [02:54] That’s it for today! [02:55] Go to marketingschool.io/live to join our community.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   HubSpot   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/9/20214 minutes, 4 seconds
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What Marketing Channels Are Truly Free? #1851

In episode #1851, Neil and Eric talk about different the ‘free’ marketing channels out there. While sweat equity is still a cost, there are many styles of marketing that still technically cost very little but can go a long way. Short-form videos, going live, and collaborations are just a few! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What Marketing Channels Are Truly Free? [00:33] The low time versus high potential gain of short video content. [01:29] Partnerships are ‘free’ but they go a long way. [01:43] How to judge whether a social platform is worth your time. [02:23] The success of Eric’s collaboration with Chris Do. [03:10] Going live with people on Instagram. [03:10] DMs are free too! [04:27] That’s it for today! [02:30] Go to marketingschool.io/live to join our community.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Chris Do Noah Kagan   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/8/20215 minutes, 32 seconds
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What Neil and Eric Learned From Being On TV #1850

In episode #1850, Neil and Eric talk about the benefits of their TV appearances from a marketing perspective. Being on TV might make you feel famous but rarely does it translate into any immediate leads or ROI. However, TV appearances create credibility, and if used correctly, can have beneficial effects in the long term. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What Neil and Eric Learned From Being On TV. [00:49] Weighing up the poor ROI versus the big credibility of being on TV. [01:20] The long-term project of brand building. [01:56] How to use the proof of your TV appearances in your marketing. [02:29] That’s it for today! [02:30] Go to marketingschool.io/jobs to get access to our jobs board. Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/7/20213 minutes, 43 seconds
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What Neil Learned From TV Ads #1849

In episode #1849, Neil talks about the quirky TV ad campaign he has been running and the benefits of branding. Often in marketing, we have to make choices that don’t generate immediate ROI, and branding is one of them. Tune in and hear how this branding move from Neil has influenced perceptions around the size of his company and the effects this will have long-term. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What Neil Learned From TV Ads. [00:30] The humorous theme of the TV ads Neil has been running. [01:24] How much Neil spent on his ads why he felt this tactic was worth a try. [03:10] Whether the campaign has been a success so far and why. [04:00] Branding and how the perception of Neil’s company has changed. [04:21] Perspectives around the short versus long-term ROI of branding. [05:43] That’s it for today! [05:54] Go to marketingschool.io/jobs to let access to our jobs board.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/6/20216 minutes, 45 seconds
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Should You Buy or Build A Business #1848

In episode #1848, we share our thoughts on whether it is best to buy or build a business. While buying businesses is typically easier to do, this is only true if you know how to run one, which requires building one. That being said, building businesses is very risky! Tune in to hear how to work out which one to do first. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Should You Buy Or Build A Business? [00:25] It is easier to buy but Neil prefers building. [00:50] Learning how businesses work by building before buying. [01:25] What Eric learned about building through buying Single Grain. [02:07] The elements that make building a business risky. [02:58] Looking at your strengths and playing to those. [03:06] Knowing if the M&A game is your long-term strategy. [05:09] That’s it for today! [05:10] Go to marketingschool.io/live to learn more about our upcoming live event.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   HBR Guide To Buying A Small Business Start With Why   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/5/20214 minutes, 55 seconds
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Nifty Ways To Vet The Best Marketers Before Hiring Them #1847

In episode #1847, we give you our top strategies for vetting marketers before hiring them. People often aren’t willing to spend the extra money on a solid vetting process, but the fact is that making a bad hire costs more. Tune in to hear how to use strategies like testing and extreme reference checking to optimize your hiring process. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Nifty Ways To Vet The Best Marketers Before Hiring Them. [00:25] The cost of a bad hire is bigger than an a solid hiring process. [00:47] Asking candidates how they would solve specific problems and testing them. [02:05] Lessons for hiring from Who. [02:33] Using written prompts and combining past experience with hypotheticals. [03:36] Vetting clients on their social media platforms. [03:55] Using extreme reference checking. [05:09] That’s it for today! [05:10] Go to marketingschool.io/live to learn more about our upcoming live event.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Who   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/4/20216 minutes, 16 seconds
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How To Adapt If Your Market is Getting Saturated #1846

In episode #1846, we talk about how to adapt if your market is getting saturated. Most markets are saturated today, so you can consider yourself lucky if you are not competing in one. If you are like the rest of us, you should definitely be using counter positioning and an omnichannel approach to stay afloat. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How To Adapt If Your Market is Getting Saturated. [00:06] Taking an omnichannel approach to stay afloat. [01:19] Using Airbnb as an example of counter positioning. [02:43] Word of mouth becomes your main lead generation channel once you are big enough. [03:08] That’s it for today! [03:09] Go to marketingschool.io/live to learn more about our upcoming live event.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/3/20213 minutes, 45 seconds
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Cold Emails That Have Worked On Us #1845

In episode #1845, Eric and Neil weigh in on the cold emails they have fallen for and what about them made them attractive. The common thread between all the effective emails spoken about today revolves around their ability to point out a problem and then offer an attractive and simple solution. Tune in to hear more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Cold Emails That Have Worked On Us. [00:15] An offer to grow his Instagram account that Eric bought. [00:45] Neil’s experience of falling for a cold email that said his YouTube thumbnails sucked. [01:22] Pointing out a problem and then offering a solution. [02:13] Lead generation offers that Neil has been entertaining. [02:47] The offer, the onboarding, and the subject line. [02:57] That’s it for today! [02:58] Go to marketingschool.io/live to learn more about our upcoming live event.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/2/20213 minutes, 38 seconds
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Is M&A a Reliable Growth Channel? #1844

In episode #1844, we talk about whether it is worthwhile to do mergers and acquisitions. The first thing to remember is that all M&A refers to is buying businesses, meaning it can be done on any scale and is therefore in most business owners’ reach. Today we cover how to vet a new business before buying it and what to expect once you are merging it into your one. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Is M&A a Reliable Growth Channel? [00:26] Understanding more about M&A and how it is not out of your reach. [00:45] Looking for businesses that are in your niche with a different offer to yours. [01:46] Buying businesses with a similar OS to the one you use. [03:21] Being disciplined and focusing on one merger/acquisition at a time. [03:34] Keeping the management team in place for as long as possible. [03:55] The typical fail and churn rate for a merger or acquisition. [04:41] That’s it for today! [04:42] Go to marketingschool.io/live to learn more about our upcoming live event.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/1/20215 minutes, 50 seconds
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Mistakes That Neil and Eric Made While Growing Their Software #1843

In episode #1843, Neil and Eric speak to the biggest mistakes they have made while growing their software. Some of the main lessons our hosts learned include picking software with a large TAM and small churn rate, optimizing for customer development, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Mistakes That Neil and Eric Made While Growing Their Software. [01:18] The danger of selling software with a small TAM and big churn. [01:51] Doing customer development and remembering not to undercharge. [02:58] Using the freemium model and having good onboarding. [03:57] Continuously iterating and making your product better. [04:05] Remembering to vet employees and have a focused offer. [04:41] That’s it for today! [04:42] Go to marketingschool.io/live to learn more about our upcoming live event.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Profitwell Tomasz Tunguz Openview   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/31/20215 minutes, 45 seconds
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Mistakes That Neil and Eric Made While Growing Their Agencies #1842

In episode #1842, Neil and Eric talk about the biggest mistakes they made while growing their agencies, and along the way they give a few tips for how to do things correctly. Our hosts touch on hiring, focus, leadership, relationships, education, marketing, and a whole lot more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Mistakes That Neil and Eric Made While Growing Their Agencies. [00:29] Avoiding an overly casual approach to managing people. [01:14] Realizing the importance of relationships for building a business. [01:47] The value of a broad base of the right types of clients. [02:17] Hiring people who have done what you need before. [02:25] The best ways to get new customers in Neil’s opinion. [02:51] Focusing and drilling down on your central offer. [03:25] Using the correct hiring methods. [03:41] Doing M&A when you are further down the road. [05:20] That’s it for today! [05:21] Go to marketingschool.io/live to learn more about our upcoming live event.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Let My People Go Surfing   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/30/20216 minutes, 30 seconds
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This is Where The Future of Course Creating is Going #1841

In episode #1841, we talk about the features that the online courses of the future will have to implement to keep up with the times. A curriculum that encourages community, utilizes gamification, solidifies knowledge using projects, and holds attention via context switching has what it takes to hold its own in times to come. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: This is Where The Future of Course Creating is Going. [01:31] The importance of community for course creation. [02:21] How well gamification works for motivation. [03:08] Bringing the university experience into online courses using projects. [04:20] Holding attention by context switching. [05:36] That’s it for today! [05:37] Go to marketingschool.io/live to learn more about our upcoming live event.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Maven Anthony Pompliano Shaan Puri Kat Cole  Udemy   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/29/20216 minutes, 43 seconds
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How to Write Quick, Effective Cold Emails That Convert #1840

In episode #1840, we give you top tips for writing cold emails that convert. Cold emails are a numbers game but you can still hook more people than you do now if you follow our advice. By using brief text that contains no-brainer offers and uses the formatting we recommend, you will see your conversions skyrocket. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Write Quick, Effective Cold Emails That Convert. [00:27] The poor response rate that longwinded cold emails bring. [00:52] Using no-brainer offers in brief emails to boost conversions. [01:57] Targeting the specific industry you serve. [02:16] Addressing problems and giving solutions in the email. [02:46] The more customized the better. [03:00] Examples of successful cold emails Neil and Eric used. [03:45] That’s it for today! [03:46] Go to marketingschool.io/live to learn more about our upcoming live event.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/28/20214 minutes, 50 seconds
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The Pros and Cons of Batching Content #1839

In episode #1839, we talk about the pros and cons of batching content. While it is sometimes difficult to stay on top of trends as they happen with the content batching model, we still recommend this method overall. Tune in and hear how to find the sweet spot of batching content so you can enjoy the pros without the cons. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Pros and Cons of Batching Content. [00:27] How Neil and Eric batch produce this podcast. [01:01] The efficiency of batching content. [01:50] Cons in the form of fatigue and dated content. [02:24] Solving for the fatigue and dated content problems. [03:52] Finding a healthy way of batching because it is still a good idea overall. [04:08] That’s it for today! [04:19] Go to marketingschool.io/live to learn more about our upcoming live event.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Emergency Pod! Jason Calcanis Vanessa Lau   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/27/20215 minutes, 34 seconds
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How to Bring in Customers Without Using Bait #1838

In episode #1838, Neil and Eric talk about how to bring customers in without using bait. It is fine to use bait, but when you don't deliver on your promises, you lose your customers’ trust. Tune in to find out more.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Bring in Customers Without Using Bait. [00:25] Using clickbait is not that bad if you deliver on what you promise. [00:46] Hear what works better than bait. [02:03] Thinking about product-led growth and why this works. [02:55] If you lead with utility, you don’t have to bait people. [03:09] When you don't deliver on your promises, people will feel like they got scammed. [03:26] Leverage something that is time-based and can provide value. [03:48] That’s it for today! [03:48] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   HubSpot   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/26/20214 minutes, 48 seconds
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How to Use SEO to Figure Out Customer Needs #1837

In episode #1837, Neil and Eric talk about ways to use SEO to find out what your customers want. From looking at the most searched questions to using Google autocomplete, there are so many ways to tap into people's minds. Tune in to hear it all.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Use SEO to Figure Out Customer Needs. [00:27] How Neil uses SEO to find out what his customers need. [01:30] What you can use to find out what people are searching for. [02:00] Insights you can gain from Google autocomplete. [02:23] Other tools you can use to see what’s trending. [02:42] What to do once you are getting a lot of SEO traffic.  [03:24] That’s it for today! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Google Trends Exploding Topics   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/25/20214 minutes, 41 seconds
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Day in the Life of a Newbie SEO #1836

In episode #1836, Neil and Eric talk about what a newbie SEO should be doing. While it is important to research and read, you have to get your hands dirty to truly learn. Tune in to hear top tips on how to gain experience as a newbie SEO. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Day in the Life of a Newbie SEO. [00:32] What most people think a newbie SEO's day-to-day will entail. [00:49] What we think a newbie SEO should be doing every day. [01:39] You will learn the most by running your own site you are passionate about. [01:57] How Eric got his start in SEO and the many lessons he learned. [03:25] Neil’s first site and the big lesson he learned about traffic and conversions. [04:16] Try things people tell you not to do, just to see what will happen. [05:26] As a general rule, long-term plays work better in the world of SEO.  [05:40] You will never learn as much as you do from hands-on experience. [05:57] That’s it for today! [05:57] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   DreamHost Google Search Console Jarvis Moz   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/24/20217 minutes, 3 seconds
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What's New with Ubersuggest #1835

In episode #1835, Neil and Eric talk about what's new with Neil's software, Ubersuggest. We hear about some of the recently released features and also gain insights into the business's growth timeline. Tune in today.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What's New with Ubersuggest. [00:30] Insights into Neil's SEO software and the need it serves. [00:46] Neil's current involvement in the business and what the company structure looks like. [01:09] Four of Ubersuggest's recently released features. [03:13] Ubersuggest's growth timeline from Neil's acquisition to now. [04:40] That’s it for today! [04:40] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Ubersuggest   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/23/20215 minutes, 48 seconds
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What's New with ClickFlow #1834

In episode #1834, Neil and Eric discuss what's new with Eric's product, ClickFlow. We hear about some of the new features and find out what's in the pipeline. Tune in to hear more.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What's New with ClickFlow . [00:32] Insights into Eric's product, ClickFlow and what it does. [01:17] Hear about the new feature ClickFlow has. [02:43] How ClickFlow helps customers with content creation. [03:36] What ClickFlow will hopefully be offering with GPT-3. [04:07] That’s it for today! [04:07] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   ClickFlow Rand Fishkin The Mom Test   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/22/20215 minutes, 13 seconds
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Would You Rather Buy Pinterest Ads or Snapchat Ads? #1833

In episode #1833, we talk about Pinterest versus Snapchat and which platform is a better option for advertising on. Rather than going with one or the other, a far smarter approach would be to test both and see which one works for your business. A key marketing concept is to follow your audience and market to them in the cheapest way possible, so by applying this concept to your tests, you’ll know which one to pick! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Would You Rather Buy Pinterest Ads or Snapchat Ads? [00:32] The current status of Pinterest and Snapchat. [01:02] Going with whichever channel is profitable according to your tests. [02:04] Where is your audience hanging out and where can you arbitrage it? [03:10] The value of running many tests. [04:05] That’s it for today! [04:06] Go to marketingschool.io/live to get access to our virtual and live events.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/21/20215 minutes, 28 seconds
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How Neil and Eric Would Do Twitter If They Focused On It #1832

In episode #1832, Eric and Neil talk about how they would use Twitter if they focused on it. Eric and Neil are big believers in drilling down on the thing that works, and even though they have both done well on Twitter, this is not the platform they focus on. However, they do know that tweetstorms, educational posts, and content that bates people’s egos do extremely well. Tune in to learn more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Neil and Eric Would Do Twitter If They Focused On It. [01:09] Using tweetstorms to grow your impressions. [02:22] Coming up with educational content and posting that on Twitter. [03:10] Getting your tweet shared by injecting it with ego bait. [04:37] Using anything that appeals to emotion. [05:49] That’s it for today! [05:50] Go to marketingschool.io/live to get access to our virtual and live events.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Marketing Examples Alex Garcia The Hard Thing About Hard Things Anthony Pompliano   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/20/20217 minutes
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3 Quick Copy Fixes For A Better Conversion Rate #1831

In episode #1831, we give you three quick copy fixes for a better conversion rate. Whether it is by adjusting CTAs, adding in personalization, or taking action on audience surveys, these hacks will up your conversions in no time!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 3 Quick Copy Fixes For A Better Conversion Rate. [00:29] Optimizing the copy in your call to actions. [01:09] Different ways to add extra personalization. [01:25] Surveying your audience and taking action on objections. [02:21] That’s it for today! [02:22] Go to marketingschool.io/live to get access to our virtual and live events.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/19/20213 minutes, 31 seconds
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How Many Marketing Channels Is Too Many At A Time? #1830

In episode #1830, we talk about just how ‘omni’ to go with the omnichannel approach to marketing. Here at Marketing School we are big on the omnichannel approach but we also believe that there are different stages to adopting it and this depends on the size of your business and the reputation of the channel. Tune in to hear more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Many Marketing Channels Is Too Many At A Time? [00:27] When to go for many channels and when to rein it in. [01:18] Eric and Neil’s journey with an omnichannel approach. [02:11] You get what you focus on. [02:49] Waiting until a channel is popular. [03:20] Eric’s journey on Clubhouse and the results he got. [04:11] That’s it for today! [04:12] Go to marketingschool.io/live to get access to our virtual and live events. Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/18/20215 minutes, 22 seconds
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It’s Not Just You, Everyone’s Web Traffic Is Down #1929

In episode #1829, we talk about the new Google updates, the effects they have had on traffic across the board, and what you can do about this. While algorithm changes have knocked the traffic of almost all industries, the more diverse your traffic sources are, the less affected you will be. Tune in and hear more about this and other strategies for keeping afloat in the changing landscape of SEO. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: It’s Not Just You, Everyone’s Web Traffic Is Down. [00:36] The Google update and how this has affected traffic. [01:19] A deeper dive into the traffic drops and rises different industries are seeing. [02:12] Diversifying the sources of your traffic to safeguard yourself. [02:47] What to do if your traffic is down. [02:48] Tweaking title tags, checking for cannibalization, and updating old content. [03:18] Playing with leading, consolidating, and upgrading content. [03:49] While traffic is dipping, conversion rates are climbing. [04:27] Optimizing for everything: conversions, funnels, and sales teams. [04:50] That’s it for today! [04:51] Go to marketingschool.io/live to get access to our virtual and live events.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/17/20215 minutes, 53 seconds
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3 Fractional Marketing Roles to Hire For #1828

In episode #1828, we speak about three of the fractional marketing roles that we love hiring for. By fractional, we mean part-time, and while it may seem at first that employees of this sort are a waste of time, there are actually many benefits they can bring. Listen in and hear the plus side of fractional content creators, social media managers, and SEOs! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 3 Fractional Marketing Roles to Hire For. [00:38] Why content creators can fit in easily as fractional hires. [00:55] The outside perspective that fractional social media marketers can bring. [01:34] Utilizing the relationships that fractional SEO link-builders have. [02:13] That’s it for today! [02:14] Go to marketingschool.io/live to get access to our virtual and live events.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/16/20213 minutes, 24 seconds
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3 Creative Ways to Use YouTube for Traffic #1827

In episode #1827, we give you three creative ways to leverage YouTube to grow your audience and traffic. YouTube is the second most used search engine in the world, so the time has never been better to utilize this channel for your own growth. Plug-in with us today and hear three strategies to get the most out of your YouTube content. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 3 Creative Ways to Use YouTube for Traffic. [00:50] Finding out what is popular and making content on those topics. [01:23] How to drive traffic to your services through free offers.  [02:03] Finding the hottest videos and creating response videos to them. [02:38] That is it for today! [02:39] Go to marketingschool.io/live to get access to our virtual and live events.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/15/20213 minutes, 53 seconds
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How to Meet Billionaires (The Easy Way) #1826

In episode #1826, we talk about how to meet and form relationships with billionaires. What makes billionaires good people to know is that for the most part they will be well connected and they will also help you challenge your preconceptions. Listen in and hear how we connect with billionaires through conferences and over Twitter. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Meet Billionaires (The Easy Way). [00:26] The benefits of meeting billionaires and how to meet them. [00:57] Engaging with smart and successful people on Twitter. [01:17] How to reach out to billionaires after conferences. [01:51] Why billionaires can teach you so much. [02:05] How to go beyond the first meeting and build a relationship. [02:29] That is it for today! [02:30] Go to marketingschool.io/live to get access to our virtual and live events.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/14/20213 minutes, 44 seconds
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How to Grow Your Podcast Consistently #1825

In episode #1825, we give you top tips for growing your podcast. Out tips cover the basics such as recording and posting consistently. We also talk about using insights to guide decision-making, drilling down on the content that works, and how to write attractive titles. Tune in and hear our top-level strategies today. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Grow Your Podcast Consistently. [00:59] Leveraging other peoples’ audiences by inviting guests. [01:10] Consistently posting your podcast on your social channels. [01:45] Asking for ratings and reviews. [02:06] Using Chartable and its retention graph feature. [02:54] Distilling your message and using click bate titles. [03:50] That’s it for today! [03:51] Visit marketingschool.io/live to join our community! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Chartable   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/13/20215 minutes, 1 second
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5 Unorthodox Ways to Get More Backlinks #1824

In episode #1824, we give you five lesser-known ways to get more backlinks. Listen in and hear strategies for building partnerships with people who linked to your site, using eye-catching infographics, leveraging successful free tools, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Unorthodox Ways to Get More Backlinks. [00:30] Using 3D infographics and ‘gifographics’ to be more descriptive.  [01:02] Buying a successful widget or tool. [01:49] Doing a linked intersect and reaching out to ask for backlinks. [02:10] Getting alerts when you get backlinks and reaching out for collaborations. [03:19] Using performance-based press and paying only when you get seen. [04:14] That’s it for today! [04:15] Visit marketingschool.io/live to join our community!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Ahrefs Ubersuggest   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/12/20215 minutes, 14 seconds
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When Should You Continue, Pause, or Scrap a Marketing Campaign #1823

In episode #1823, we give you our thoughts on when to scrap, pause, or continue a campaign. Tuning in, you’ll learn what to look out for in a campaign to assess its success so that you know how to act in the most economically efficient way possible. You will also hear about the value of striking when the iron is hot, and cycling offers to avoid giving your audience banner blindness. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: When Should You Continue, Pause, or Scrap a Marketing Campaign? [00:30] Going all in when your campaign is meeting its goals. [01:08] Scrapping a campaign when you have tried everything. [01:44] Pausing the campaign if the product/service is not serving customers. [02:27] Cycling offers and why pausing is often better than scrapping. [03:16] That’s it for today! [03:17] Visit marketingschool.io/live to join our community!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Russel Brunson   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/11/20214 minutes, 28 seconds
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You Should Spend 90% of Your Time Focused on This #1822

In episode #1822, we talk about why you should spend 90% of your time on recruiting. The fact of the matter is that if your goal is to grow as fast as possible, you need to hire the best people out there because making poor hires wastes time and money. However, learning to hire well takes practice, so tune in and learn how to get better at it! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: You Should Spend 90% of Your Time Focused on This. [00:25] The role of recruiting in a successful business. [01:07] The value that good staff brings to a company. [01:49] How to get better at recruiting. [02:25] The three jobs of a CEO. [03:03] Why you should hire people with experience over potential. [03:22] Losing time and money from bad hires. [05:03] That’s it for today! [05:04] Visit marketingschool.io/live to join our community! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/10/20216 minutes, 17 seconds
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How to Segment Your Email List for Maximum Response #1821

In episode #1821, Neil and Eric discuss the value of segmenting your email list. Because you want to get the right message to the right people, this is a critical step for all businesses to take. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Segment Your Email List for Maximum Response. [00:29] What it means to segment your email list and an example of when you would do it. [01:30] You are only going to engage with content that resonates with you. [02:44] An easy-to-implement strategy for how to segment your email list. [03:05] At the end of the day, you are trying to deliver the right message to the right people. [03:20] That’s it for today! [03: 20] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Peter Diamandis   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/9/20214 minutes, 31 seconds
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How to Produce 5 Pieces of Content a Day #1820

In episode #1820, Neil and Eric talk about how you can produce five pieces of content per day. Although this may sound impossible, it is a lot easier than you think, so tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Produce 5 Pieces of Content a Day. [00:30] Why we believe five pieces of content is optimal. [01:05] Your content doesn't have to be all new; you can repurpose what you have. [01:50] Examples of people who recycle content. [02:30] How we could repurpose this podcast. [03:00] Why video is the easiest way to repurpose content.  [03:43] That’s it for today! [03:43] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Joe Rogan Tom Bilyeu Repurpose House Descript   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/8/20215 minutes, 5 seconds
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How To Counteract SEO Traffic Drops #1819

In episode #1819, Neil and Eric talk about what to do when there is an SEO traffic drop. While you may panic when this happens, if you are doing things right, it should enhance and not harm your business. Tune in to hear more.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How To Counteract SEO Traffic Drops. [00:24] How many pages Neil and Eric recently lost traffic for. [00:57] Don't just focus on SEO; look at conversion rate optimization too. [01:27] What Neil means by building a brand to counteract SEO traffic drops. [02:25] With SEO, do not put all of your eggs in one basket. [03:07] You can only control what you own. [03:35] Never rely on one channel in your business. [04:02] How to know if you are too reliant on SEO.  [04:21] That’s it for today! [04:21] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/7/20215 minutes, 51 seconds
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The Best Way to Monetize Your Email List in 2021 #1818

In episode #1818, Neil and Eric share the best way to make money from your email list. While you might think you need some complicated strategy, keeping it simple is best. Tune in today to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Best Way to Monetize Your Email List in 2021. [00:26] Selling your product or service over email is the most effective way to make money. [01:18] How Neil uses his email list to make money. [01:31] Tactics on how to leverage your email list effectively. [02:47] How Neil generates more leads through offering webinars. [04:00] Find newsletters where it makes sense for you to advertise your products. [04:24] That’s it for today! [04:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Dean Jackson   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/6/20215 minutes, 36 seconds
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How to Make $5,000+_mo from Podcasting With a Small Audience #1817

In episode #1817, Neil and Eric share some actionable tips on how you can make an income from a small podcast audience. You don't have to have a million listeners to make money; if you are creative, an audience under 10 000 people can yield great additional revenue.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Make $5,000+.mo from Podcasting with a Small Audience. [00:30] Defining what a small audience means. [00:37] How to leverage a high-net-worth, small audience. [01:31] Figure out how to capture leads from your podcast audience. [02:30] How paid guest slots can help you generate income. [03:19] Become a brand evangelist and do it everywhere. [03:56] That’s it for today! [03:56] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Entrepreneurs on Fire with John Lee Dumas   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/5/20215 minutes, 13 seconds
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Should You Even Start a Blog Today #1816

In episode #1816, Neil and Eric discuss whether you should start a blog at this moment in time. You might be surprised by what you hear, so tune in today to find out more.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Should You Even Start a Blog Today? [00:28] Why Eric wouldn't start a blog today and the conditions under which he would. [01:36] Neil's take on starting a blog: it's a long-term play. [01:57] If you have a business that's making money, you can buy a published blog. [02:13] The playbook you can use if you are starting from scratch.  [03:01] That’s it for today! [03:01] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/4/20214 minutes, 1 second
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5 Underrated Marketing Lessons We Wish Schools Taught Better #1815

In episode #1815, we share five underrated marketing lessons that we wish schools taught better. There is no doubt that you will learn many valuable lessons in a marketing degree but in our opinion, there are a few key concepts that aren’t given the attention they deserve. From the role of failure in success to the power of branding and customer development, we have all the missing pieces of your college degree covered in today’s episode. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Underrated Marketing Lessons We Wish Schools Taught Better. [00:30] The value of learning that failure is the ticket to success. [01:19] Lessons should go deeper into what customer development means. [02:01] Learning to look at the numbers as a way of guiding decisions. [02:40] The power of branding and the value of understanding it. [03:32] The power of good copy and the importance of understanding hooks. [04:26] That’s it for today! [04:27] Go to marketingschool.io/live to learn about our virtual and live events.    Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   The Mom Test   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/3/20215 minutes, 40 seconds
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How Neil & Eric Would Grow Their YouTube Channels In A Perfect World #1814

In episode #1814, Neil and Eric talk about their experiences with YouTube and share the ways they could improve and grow. Eric’s main point is around doubling down on one topic while Neil feels he could improve by making more clickbait content and sharing his personal life. Our hosts also discuss the notion that all businesses are different and people need to focus on the marketing tactics that work best for them! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Neil and Eric Would Grow Their YouTube Channels In A Perfect World. [01:13] A lesson Eric learned about doubling down on one subject. [03:25] Neil’s aim to brush up on clickbait type articles. [03:48] Another diagnosis from Neil around his reluctance to share his private life. [04:15] Ideating and combining educational content with entertainment too. [05:22] Figuring out the best way to grow your business. [06:43] Go to marketingschool.io/live to learn about our virtual and live events.    Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/2/20217 minutes, 58 seconds
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Conferences Are Coming Back. Here's How To Make The Most Of Them #1813

In episode #1813, we talk about our strategies for making the most out of conferences. While the content from conferences themselves is valuable, the networking and business opportunities they bring takes the cake for us. Tune in and hear about how you can max this aspect of conferences out by hosting dinners and signing up as a speaker. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Conferences Are Coming Back. Here’s How to Make The Most of Them. [00:57] Throwing dinners as a way of supercharging networking. [01:25] Which part of the conference experience Eric gets the most value from. [01:40] Signing up as a speaker and bringing a team member to process new opportunities. [02:24] The long-term compensation of free speaking gigs. [02:54] That’s it! [02:55] Go to marketingschool.io/live to learn about our virtual and live events.    Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/1/20214 minutes, 3 seconds
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Why So Few People Finish Courses (And How to Make Yours Pop) #1812

In episode #1812, Neil and Eric talk about why most people don’t finish courses. Trying to get someone to be engaged during an online course is not easy, which is why you have to go the extra mile to build community and ensure people are connecting. Tune in today to hear how you can make your course stand out from the pack. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why So Few People Finish Courses (And How to Make Yours Pop). [00:33] The numbers around course completion. [00:59] What a cohort-based course is and why they are more successful than self-service courses. [01:50] The benefits of doing a course that has a strong community component. [02:05] Neil’s experience of a course that had weekly calls. [03:10] Community management and engagement is key to course success. [04:10] Tips on how you can make your course stand out. [04:16] That’s it for today! [04:16] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Maven   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/31/20215 minutes, 21 seconds
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Where To Hire The Best Marketers For The Rest of 2021 #1811

In episode #1811, we tell you our strategies for hiring the best marketers. You don’t have to be the best marketer in the world but as long as you learn from the best and hire the best, you should be good to go. Tune in and hear how to use LinkedIn and strategies like referral recruiting to nab the top talent in your niche! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Where to Hire The Best Marketers For The Rest of 2021. [00:25] Learning from and hiring the best marketers. [00:36] Scouring LinkedIn and the good response rates this produces. [01:39] Finding the people who are doing the marketing of your successful competitors. [02:15] Getting verified leads through referral recruiting. [03:52] Finding good people on gig websites like Toptal. [04:25] That’s it! [04:26] Go to marketingschool.io/live to learn about our virtual and live events.    Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Ubersuggest   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/30/20215 minutes, 29 seconds
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Why You Need to Go Talk to Potential Customers Instead of Reading #1810

In episode #1810, Neil and Eric share the value of talking to your customers to learn more. Yes, reading is important, but getting your hands dirty and testing things is where you will gain the most knowledge about what will work for you and your company. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why You Need to Go Talk to Potential Customers Instead of Reading. [00:27] You learn the most by doing; reading can only get you so far. [01:22] An example of why it is important to go out there and learn from customers. [01:50] The importance of sharing experiences rather than giving advice. [03:09] There is nothing wrong with reading, but you will learn so much from your customers ultimately. [03:23] That’s it for today! [03:23] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Moz Ahrefs The Mom Test   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/29/20214 minutes, 36 seconds
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How Big is Facebook Going to Get? #1809

In episode #1809, Neil and Eric talk about how big they expect Facebook to become. As the fastest company to reach a trillion-dollar valuation, Facebook is a powerhouse that shows no signs of slowing down. Tune in to hear it all TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Big is Facebook Going to Get? [00:30] As of this recording, Facebook is a trillion-dollar company. [01:00] Why Facebook’s growth is not going to slow down anytime soon. [01:44] Marketers are going to become increasingly reliant on Facebook and the companies it owns. [02:17] Reasons why Facebook is likely to become a multi-trillion-dollar company. [02:51] Facebook has been responsible for Instagram’s explosive growth. [03:18] There is still a lot of monetization that can happen with WhatsApp. [03:57] That’s it for today! [03:57] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/28/20215 minutes, 8 seconds
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When to Seriously Consider Dropping Out of College #1808

In episode #1808, Neil and Eric talk about when you should consider dropping out of college. Despite both attending college, they believe that it is not necessary for everyone. If you think you might be one of those people, tune in today to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: When to Seriously Consider Dropping Out of College. [00:38] Neil and Eric both took longer than the allotted time to finish college. [01:06] What agency is and how it relates to being in college. [02:08] If you are pursuing a career that does not require a degree, college might not be for you. [02:28] Neil's business would have been much bigger if he had started earlier. [03:05] Ultimately, you learn by doing. [03:58] You can lose money in multiple ways by going to school. [04:38] Experience, like interest, compounds, so the sooner you start, the better.  [04:45] That’s it for today! [04:45] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu ►Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/27/20215 minutes, 58 seconds
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3 AI Tools to Make Your Marketing More Efficient #1807

In episode #1807, Neil and Eric share three of the top AI platforms to help you make your marketing more streamlined. From helping with a copy to analyzing data, there are platforms out there for all your marketing needs, so tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 3 AI Tools to Make Your Marketing More Efficient. [00:30] Number 1: Conversion.ai, the great copy tool! [00:53] Number 2: UiPath, an excellent way to streamline several tasks. [01:44] Number 3: Google Analytics has many under-utilized features. [02:16] That’s it for today! [02:16 To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Conversion.ai UiPath Google Analytics   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu ►Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/26/20213 minutes, 21 seconds
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Why You Should Work for a Marketer Before You Become an Entrepreneur #1806

In episode #1806, Eric and Neil talk about the value of working with a marketer before becoming an entrepreneur. If you have solid marketing knowledge, you will no doubt be head and shoulders above your competitors, so tune in today to hear it all. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why You Should Work for a Marketer Before You Become an Entrepreneur. [00:27] If you are an entrepreneur, you can learn to grow your business faster by working with a marketer. [01:55] Marketing is one of the biggest levers you have in your business. [02:20] A key cost that marketing knowledge helps you reduce. [02:34] That’s it for today! [02:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Andrew Wilkinson   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/25/20213 minutes, 45 seconds
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How Big Clients Can Break Your Business #1805

In episode #1805, Neil and Eric talk about how a big client can break your business. Of course, you want to grow the size of the clients you work with. But this mustn't be a strain on your resources and your people. Tune in today to hear how to scale incrementally and successfully.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Big Clients Can Break Your Business [00:29] An example of how a big client could break your business. [00:47] If you are not set up to deal with a big client, it takes away from your other clients. [01:33] You have to think long-term when taking on a big client. [02:09] Why it is also important to consider client concentration. [02:30] The importance of defining your client profile. [03:03] Stop it at the start; what Neil means by this. [03:26] Slowing work your way up to bigger clients rather than going all at once. [03:58] Cut toxic clients off as soon as possible. [04:24] Take on a small project from a big client if you can. [04:40] That’s it for today! [04:40] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/24/20216 minutes, 3 seconds
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4 Marketing Traits to Emulate from Businesses like Amazon #1804

In episode #1804, we share four marketing traits to emulate from hugely successful businesses like Amazon, which has done a number of different things to help them grow. From obsessing about your customers to aggressive experimentation and creating lifetime value, we’ve got some key advice to help you grow your business! Tune in today to learn more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 4 Marketing Traits to Emulate from Businesses like Amazon. [00:29] The first trait you can emulate to help you grow: obsess about your customer. [00:48] An example of how adding reviews helped Amazon build trust and increase revenue. [01:19] Trait two: prioritize learning over profit in the early phases of your business. [02:22] Trait number three: optimize for LTV or life time value. [02:59] Last but not least, trait number four: cultivate company culture. [03:40] That’s it for today! [03:41] Go to marketingschool.io/live to join our virtual and live events.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Amazon   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/23/20214 minutes, 49 seconds
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Why Marketers Should Be Angel Investors #1803

In episode #1803, we discuss why marketers should be angel investors. Tuning in, you’ll learn what an angel investor is and how it can be beneficial for you as a marketer, providing you with a window into market trends and tactics that you can implement in your own business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why Marketers Should Be Angel Investors. [00:29] Defining an angel investor: someone who invests in early stage companies. [00:44] Why there is no limit on how much angel investors can invest. [00:55] The window that angel investing provides into market trends. [01:48] The potential of angel investing for marketers specifically. [03:12] Why we believe that Twitter is an untapped channel for marketing. [03:23] The partnership opportunities that come from investing and how to syndicate them. [04:14] That’s it for today! [04:14] Go to marketingschool.io/live to join our virtual and live events.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Eight Sleep Remitly AngelList FundersClub ShipBob   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/22/20215 minutes, 25 seconds
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Student Athletes Can Now Make Money Through Endorsements (Here's What That Means) #1802

In episode #1802, we talk about how student athletes can now make money through endorsements, and what that actually means. Tuning in, you’ll learn how endorsements used to work in the past and how this didn’t reflect fairly for the student athletes who were putting their bodies on the line. We also discuss some of the implications of the new regulations and how you can get involved. Tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:19] Today’s topic: Student Athletes Can Now Make Money Through Endorsements (Here's What That Means). [00:30] An example of how endorsements used to work in the past. [01:16] The implications of the new regulations for student athletes. [02:50] How to sponsor your favorite player through endorsements and the ripple effects of that. [03:52] Viewing student athletes as a type of influencer marketers. [03:20] That’s it for today! [04:26] Go to marketingschool.io/live to join our virtual and live events.   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/21/20215 minutes, 39 seconds
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5 Marketing Trends That Will End Up Being Long Term #1801

In episode #1801, we give you five movements in marketing that seem like trends but are actually here to stay. Tuning in, you’ll hear why we think drop-in audio, voice commerce, decentralization, influencer marketing, and SMS marketing are quickly becoming part of our daily reality as marketers for good. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Marketing Trends That Will End Up Being Long Term. [00:35] Drop-in audio is here to stay as a feature. [01:37] How many people are purchasing through voice commerce. [02:15] Shifts in power toward more decentralized systems. [02:50] The rise of influencer marketing which will become a staple. [03:23] The open rates of SMS marketing and how it is being used. [04:09] That’s it for today! [04:10] Go to marketingschool.io/live to join our virtual and live events. Links Mentioned:   BOXYCHARM MobileMonkey   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/20/20215 minutes, 18 seconds
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3 Office Activities That Don’t Translate Well Working Remotely #1800

In episode #1800, we talk about the three activities that don’t translate well when you try to do them in a remote working context. While we have done a good job of shifting into a remote-first environment since the pandemic, there are a few office activities that just work best in person. Brainstorming, sales, and company culture are among the biggest.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 3 Office Activities That Don’t Translate Well Working Remotely. [00:30] The difficulty of brainstorming and white boarding remotely. [01:12] Sales and sales training is an activity that happens best in person. [01:52] It is tough to build a strong company culture from a distance. [02:57] That’s it for today! [02:58] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned:   Miro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/19/20214 minutes, 7 seconds
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Why You Should Make Marketing Meetings 25 Minutes Or Less #1799

In episode #1799, we tell you why you should keep your marketing meetings under the 25-minute mark. The thing about marketing is that there is always so much to discuss that meetings can stretch for hours. Rather than do this, try to revolve a meeting around one or two specific problems while everybody is concentrating. Tune in to learn more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why You Should Make Marketing Meetings 25 Minutes Or Less. [00:30] Honing in on a specific problem while focus is laser sharp. [01:50] Using memos to prepare everybody for a quick meeting. [03:22] Focusing on execution and not chit-chat. [04:00] Keeping meetings short as a way of preserving your sanity. [04:29] How much money gets wasted during meetings. [05:20] That’s it for today! [05:21] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned: Rize Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/18/20216 minutes, 33 seconds
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The Surprising Marketing Tactic We Would Invest 10M Into Right Now #1798

In episode #1798, we talk about product-led growth and why we find it such an effective marketing tactic that we would invest 10M in it. Giving away a product for free is an extremely good way to build an audience that can then be monetized at a later stage. Even though this tactic does not produce immediate returns, it brings in a ton of money in the long term. Tune in to hear how delayed gratification wins at the end of the day! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Surprising Marketing Tactic We Would Invest 10M Into Right Now. [00:40] Investing in free tools that gobble up the marketplace. [01:07] Leveraging an audience built off a free tool through upsells. [01:27] This tactic is more cost-effective than advertising. [01:31] The long-run effectiveness of controlling a big buyer pool. [01:41] Examples of product-led growth. [02:29] Examples of companies investing in ‘free’. [03:52] That’s it for today! [03:53] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned:   OpenView Ventures   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/17/20215 minutes, 1 second
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5 Ways to Create a Fantastic Company Social Media Account #1797

In episode #1797, Neil and Eric share five ways to make sure your company has a great social media account. From sharing employee wins to showcasing your work, there are numerous opportunities for you to shine online. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Ways to Create a Fantastic Company Social Media Account. [00:32] Tip 1: post wins about people in the company. [01:08] Tip 2: humanize the people in your company by sharing personal details about them. [01:41] Tip 3: showcase the amazing work you have been doing. [02:16] Tip 4: share customer wins and testimonials. [02:47] Tip 5: get input from your team about what you should and shouldn’t share online. [03:52] That’s it for today! [03:52] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/16/20214 minutes, 56 seconds
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What Neil & Eric Would Invest In Today #1796

In episode #1796, you will hear about what Neil and Eric would invest in today. No, it’s not cryptos or NFTs or the latest stocks; it’s something you already have easy access to! Tune in today to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What Neil & Eric Would Invest In Today. [00:40] Why Neil recommends investing in yourself first and foremost. [01:18] You get rich by doing something really, really well, so learn as much as you can! [01:51] The difference between masterminds and peer groups. [03:18] If you don’t have money to join a mastermind, start your own one. [03:50] Books are another great way for you to level up your knowledge. [04:30] You can never go wrong if you invest in yourself. [04:38] That’s it for today! [04:38] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Warren Buffett   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/15/20215 minutes, 45 seconds
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How to Teach Without Giving All the Answers #1795

In episode #1795, Neil and Eric talk about how you can teach without giving all the answers away. There are different ways you can approach this based on what fits your marketing strategy, so tune in today to hear it all. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Teach Without Giving All the Answers. [00:51] The main way course creators don’t give away too much content. [01:44] How Eric and Neil’s approach differs from normal course creators. [02:02] Hear what you should not do. [02:45] Overdelivering is what will build a great community in the long run. [03:22] Some things are long-term plays, so don’t monetize every single thing.  [03:26] That’s it for today! [03:26] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Gary Vaynerchuk   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/14/20214 minutes, 32 seconds
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5 Ways to Validate Your Course Before You Launch #1794

In episode #1794, we give you five ways to validate your course before you launch. One of the best ways to check if people will spend their money on your premium content is to sell it before you have made it. That way you don’t waste any time on a course that nobody will buy. Tune in to learn more about this and other validation strategies today on Marketing School! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Ways to Validate Your Course Before You Launch. [00:26] Leveraging your email list to ask for prepayments. [01:11] Selling the product before you create it. [01:54] Building a landing page and using insights gleaned from it. [02:50] Checking if the topic you want to cover is hot already. [03:19] Using Adbeat insights to assess your competition. [03:25] That is it for today! [03:26] Go to marketingschool.io/live to learn about our virtual and live peer groups.  Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro    Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Adbeat ClickBank JVZoo Hotmart EverWebinar WebinarJam   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/13/20215 minutes, 32 seconds
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3 Big E-Commerce Marketing Trends for Q3 2021 #1793

In episode #1793, we give you three major trends in e-commerce that you need to capitalize on for Q3 this year. These trends may not be sexy but if you are in e-commerce you have to take them seriously. Tune in and hear why you should double down on CRO, shoppable live streaming, and voice search optimization. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 3 Big E-Commerce Marketing Trends for Q3 2021. [00:40] Rising ad costs and the need to focus on CRO. [01:17] Jumping on shoppable live streaming before cost prohibitions. [01:43] The rise in voice search and how many e-commerce purchases use it. [03:25] That is it for today! [03:26] Go to marketingschool.io/live to learn about our virtual and live peer groups.  Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro    Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/12/20213 minutes, 42 seconds
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Is Twitter A Viable Marketing Platform Today? #1792

In episode #1792, we talk about whether Twitter is a viable marketing platform today. A lot of people don’t see Twitter as being worth their time but they are mistaken. This is because there are plenty of examples of people going viral just because of Twitter. Tune in and hear about this and other arguments we make for why you should not forget about Twitter.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Is Twitter A Viable Marketing Platform Today? [00:30] Why some people don’t see Twitter as valuable. [00:57] The value of taking an omnichannel approach. [02:23] How Twitter helped Shaan Puri and others build an audience. [03:51] The large amount of high net worth people on Twitter. [04:49] That is it for today! [04:50] Go to marketingschool.io/live to learn about our virtual and live peer groups.    Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro    Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Anthony Pompliano Shaan PuriMy First Million Podcast Typefully Eight Sleep Matteo Franceschetti   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/11/20215 minutes, 59 seconds
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The Marketing Behind Cryptopunks (And Why Eric Buys Them) #1791

In episode #1791, we talk about what makes NFTs interesting from a marketing standpoint and why Eric likes to collect Cryptopunks. NFTs are here to stay because they have enabled the digitization of scarcity. Scarcity is interesting to marketers because it creates demand and the chances are high that scarce things will go up in value over time! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Marketing Behind Cryptopunks (And Why Eric Buys Them). [00:47] Scarcity, authenticity, and the value proposition of NFTs. [02:04] Jumping in on a price dip in a technology that is here to stay.  [03:09] Being ready to accept that the value might drop to zero. [04:32] What makes coins like Bitcoin and Dogecoin appealing. [05:15] That is it for today! [05:16] Go to marketingschool.io/live to learn about our virtual and live peer groups.    Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro    Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/10/20216 minutes, 25 seconds
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Why Do We Continue to Do This Podcast? #1790

In episode #1790, we talk about why we have continued producing this podcast over so many years. The first thing that has kept us going is the enjoyment it has brought us, it is much easier to stay committed to a task if it is something that you enjoy! We have also been presented with so much opportunity for learning and growth, which would have been difficult without this structure and platform. So tune in to hear all about what has inspired us to make almost two thousand episodes of Marketing School! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why Do We Continue to Do This Podcast? [00:27] The real reason we have stuck with this project for the last five years! [01:31] The opportunity to learn and the continued growth that has been possible. [02:17] How the events we have hosted have surprised us. [02:39] The importance of the audience and how its growth has influenced deals. [03:12] Building a brand within a specific community through a podcast. [03:46] That is it for today! [03:48] Go to marketingschool.io/live to learn about our virtual and live peer groups.  Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro    Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/9/20214 minutes, 56 seconds
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5 Marketing Expenses You Shouldn’t Be Cheap On #1789

In episode #1789, we give you the five marketing expenses you should never cut corners on. While it is good to adopt a can-do attitude and get big things done with fewer resources, you will shoot yourself in the foot long-term if you don’t invest properly in the expenses we list today. Tune in and hear us weigh in on the good sense in paying top dollar for talent, branding, events and more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Marketing Expenses You Shouldn’t Be Cheap On. [00:30] Trying to save a few bucks while hiring is just not worth it. [01:12] Becoming more aware of the power of branding. [01:52] A cheaply held event does more damage than good. [03:01] Going all out on content creation with the goal of building an audience. [03:48] Paying for the best versions of the most critical marketing software. [04:45] Go to marketingschool.io/live to learn about our virtual and live peer groups. Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Brex Ramp   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/8/20215 minutes, 57 seconds
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5 Marketing Bets We Are Doubling Down On #1788

In episode #1788, we give you five trends in marketing that we think are worth betting on. From capitalizing on the high perceived value of TV ads to leveraging short-form video platforms and more, you’ll come away from this episode with a full new bag of tricks after tuning in!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Marketing Bets We Are Doubling Down On. [00:30] The prospects offered by TV advertising and how to test this channel out. [01:15] Attacking the platforms where Gen-Z is hanging out. [01:46] Buying companies as a way to grow. [02:23] Tapping into the hunger that people have for communities. [03:22] Hiring people that have been successful at previous jobs with your competition. [04:18] Go to marketingschool.io/live to learn about our virtual and live peer groups. Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/7/20215 minutes, 29 seconds
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3 Easy Ways to “Gamify” Your Onboarding Process #1787

In episode #1787, we talk about the effectiveness of gamification and how it can be used to optimize the process of onboarding. The thing about gamification is that it motivates people and if you can tap into it to encourage a client as well as stand out from your competition this will aid your business immensely in the long term. Listen in today and learn how to break down your onboarding journey into a process involving levels with prizes.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 3 Easy Ways to “Gamify” Your Onboarding Process. [00:30] Gamifying success in the workplace using Bonusly. [01:01] Breaking down an onboarding process into levels. [01:50] Dangling carrots in front of clients to motivate them to ‘level up’. [02:40] Encouraging referrals as a challenge in the onboarding process. [04:04] How blockchain will factor into gamification in the future. [04:38] Go to marketingschool.io/live to learn about our virtual and live peer groups.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Bonusly   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/6/20215 minutes, 47 seconds
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The Key Ingredient in Marketing #1786

In episode #1786, we talk about the key ingredient in marketing! No matter who you are and what you do, building a brand takes time, especially something sustainable. We have learned over years in the game that the only way to build things is slowly and patiently, so tune in to hear all about how you can find success doing the simple things well, over time! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Key Ingredient in Marketing. [00:29] The key ingredient to marketing is patience! [01:33] Focusing on delayed gratification and resilience to stay the course. [03:16] Adding tweaks and experiments to your strategies to constantly improve. [03:34] Things do not often work out the way you want or hope! [04:04] Good SEO takes time to fine-tune in order to reap the rewards. [04:20] Patience is the thing that will help you beat out your competition! [05:14] That’s it! [05:18] Go to marketingschool.io/live to learn about our virtual and live events.    Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Nike   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/5/20216 minutes, 21 seconds
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Should You Create an Internal Podcast? #1785

In episode #1785, we talk about whether you should create an internal podcast. The value of an internal podcast lies in its ability to communicate and keep team members and employees on the same page. It is for this reason that this route is most suited to companies that have grown a lot, and need remain on the same page. Tune in to find out more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Should You Create an Internal Podcast? [00:27] What do we mean by an 'internal podcast'? [01:02] The primary value of culture and communication at any company.  [01:51] The best times to consider starting an internal podcast during your company's growth. [02:13] Other mediums to consider using to communicate with your team. [02:55] The risks associated with broadcasting company podcasts. [03:41] Go to marketingschool.io/live to learn about our virtual and live events.  Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Microsoft Slack Inside Intercom HubSpot The Hustle   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/4/20214 minutes, 46 seconds
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Should You Manage Your Own Social Media Or Hand It Off? #1784

In episode #1784, we discuss whether you should manage your own social media or hand it off to someone else. As your business scales, it is definitely worthwhile for you to consider getting someone to help you with your different social media profiles and responsibilities. Tune in to hear our thoughts on how to do this successfully and why it can take you to the next level! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Should You Manage Your Own Social Media Or Hand It Off? [00:28] The two things to consider when wondering about handing off the management of your social media accounts. [01:34] Investment needed in order to run social media, and tools that can help with this. [01:51] Looking at the great example of Gary V and how he has grown. [02:30] Tailoring the content you post to the platform for maximum impact.  [03:17] How we currently approach running our own accounts. [03:29] Why handing off social media is preferable when trying to scale your business. [03:45] The training and time that it takes to align an employee with your brand.  [04:33] That’s it for today! [04:35] Go to marketingschool.io/live to learn about our virtual and live events.    Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Gary V   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/3/20215 minutes, 43 seconds
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How to Increase Your Newsletter Engagement Rate #1783

In episode #1783, we talk about how to go about increasing the engagement rate of your email newsletter! No matter what you are sending out to your audience, getting people to open and react to your content is a high priority. Tune in to hear about how you can boost these numbers, avoid being stuck in the spam folder, and get people excited for your next email too! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Increase Your Newsletter Engagement Rate. [00:27] What do we mean by the term 'engagement rate'? [00:48] Ensuring that your emails and newsletters are valuable to your audience. [02:07] Tactics to use to stay out of the spam folder! [02:34] Tricks for getting higher open rates and interest in your communications. [02:49] Storytelling strategies and evoking curiosity and excitement. [03:13] The value of using personalization in your subject lines. [04:01] Using questions early on to boost response rates and deliverability.  [04:22] That’s it! [04:24] Go to marketingschool.io/live to learn about our virtual and live events.  Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Morning Brew  The Hustle HubSpot Business Insider   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/2/20215 minutes, 37 seconds
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Study - Why Twice As Many Kids Want to Be YouTubers (Not Astronauts) #1782

In episode #1782, we talk about the shifts in culture that have caused children to dream of being YouTubers rather than astronauts when they grow up. With so much of the content that people of all generations consume online being produced by influencers who seemingly have fun all day while making buckets of money, it is no wonder that being a YouTuber looks so appealing. Tune in and get our take on this situation. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why Twice As Many Kids Want to Be YouTubers (Not Astronauts). [00:30] The move from kids wanting to be astronauts to YouTubers. [01:40] How the ways people make money are going to drastically change. [02:20] The different reasons why people love watching YouTube. [03:15] What is alluring about YouTubers and how to monetize an audience. [01:50] How people like Floyd Mayweather, Logan Paul, and Kylie Jenner make money. [06:40] Go to marketingschool.io/live to learn about our virtual and live peer groups.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Floyd Mayweather Logan Paul Kylie Jenner   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/1/20217 minutes, 50 seconds
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Where to Focus Your Marketing Over the Next 6 Months #1781

In episode #1781, we talk about the upcoming trends in marketing that you should be focusing your attention on for the next six months. You’ll hear about withstanding rising costs by optimizing for conversions, getting in tune with the movement toward decentralization in media, and a whole lot more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Where to Focus Your Marketing Over the Next 6 Months. [00:40] Rising costs and optimizing for conversion optimization. [01:50] Decentralization in media and building one’s own audiences. [03:50] How to avoid the pitfalls of social algorithms and build a lasting audience. [04:32] Thinking about marketing and retention in tandem. [05:00] Go to marketingschool.io/live to learn about our virtual and live peer groups. Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/30/20216 minutes, 11 seconds
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If You Are Just Entering The Workforce, Master This One Thing #1780

In episode #1780, we talk about the one thing you need to master if you are just entering the workforce. Generally speaking, the biggest and most important thing that separates successful companies and people from the rest is their ability to learn from their mistakes. Tune in to find out more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: If You Are Just Entering The Workforce, Master This One Thing. [00:33] Learning from the failures of yourself and others. [01:46] How to see what you do well and optimize for those strengths. [03:11] Developing scar tissue through failing to get more comfortable with risk. [03:17] The core principles of running a successful business haven’t changed. [04:28] Go to marketingschool.io/live to learn about our virtual and live peer groups. Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Managing Oneself   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/29/20215 minutes, 41 seconds
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3 Simple Tricks to Get More Blog Traffic #1779

In episode #1779, we give you three simple tricks to get more blog traffic. There are many methods of growing a blog other than SEO and content creation, but people just aren’t doing them. Listen along and get up to speed on three ways to leverage relationships to expand your reach. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 3 Simple Tricks to Get More Blog Traffic. [00:40] Emailing the people that you link out to on a piece of content. [01:17] Setting up an alert for when other people mention you. [01:54] Getting people who share your competitors’ content to share yours. [02:50] How to perform advanced searches on Twitter search. [03:22] Go to marketingschool.io/live to learn about our virtual and live peer groups. Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/28/20214 minutes, 30 seconds
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How To Get A Promotion At Work #1778

In episode #1778, we talk about the qualities in employees that make their employers want to give them promotions. At the end of the day, you might get a promotion if you ask for one, but this strategy is the one that we recommend the least. What bosses want to see in their employees is a willingness to go above and beyond, and what’s more, people are willing to pay top dollar for talent these days. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How To Get A Promotion At Work. [00:54] Going above and beyond and what employers want to see in employees. [01:39] Coming to your boss with solutions rather than problems. [02:16] Giving your boss a feeling of relief by volunteering to solve problems. [02:55] People are willing to pay top dollar for talent. [04:45] The worst way to get a promotion is by asking for one. [05:04] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September. Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/27/20216 minutes, 13 seconds
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If Your Social Media Posts Get Low Engagement, Do This #1777

In episode #1777, we talk about what to do if your social media posts get low engagement. Tuning into this episode you’ll hear about switching up your content, the connection between comments and reach, the tests that Eric and Neil have run, and a whole lot more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: If Your Social Media Posts Get Low Engagement, Do This. [00:35] Change up the content you are creating. [00:51] Ask your friends with a lot of followers to make open-ended comments. [01:26] The limits of reels and using tweets as quotes. [02:33] Trying things out and getting high engagement for content out of your niche. [03:10] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September. Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/26/20214 minutes, 22 seconds
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5 Inexpensive Client Gift Ideas (that Win Repeat Business) #1776

In episode #1776, we talk about how to give extra special gifts and the value of doing so from a marketing standpoint. When you get someone a gift that is memorable, not only does this generate goodwill but it amounts to free marketing because it keeps you top of mind. Listen in today and hear about great gift ideas for helping clients better themselves, making kick-off calls more congenial, and a whole lot more.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Inexpensive Client Gift Ideas (that Win Repeat Business). [00:27] The benefit of gifting as far as staying top of mind. [01:12] Why a good pair of headphones is inexpensive compared to what your client gives you. [01:44] Using a gift basket filled with snacks to make kick-off calls as good as possible. [02:16] Giving gifts people can use and tips for how to personalize them. [03:08] The value of any gift that can help clients improve themselves. [03:49] How to find out what a client likes and buy them a gift that matches their interests. [04:10] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Giftology   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/25/20215 minutes, 51 seconds
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What Kind of Blog Should You Create in 2021? #1775

In episode #1775,  we share our thoughts on the viability of blogging in 2021 and the best ways of expanding the reach of your content. The truth is that the text-based content space is flooded and with all the copywriting AI tools out there, this won’t change very soon. Tune in and hear about some alternatives such as video pillar pieces and the leverage offered by platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What Kind of Blog Should You Create in 2021? [00:31] The different types of content out there and the difficulty of choosing which type to post. [01:01] Competition in the blogging space; other platforms that might offer more reach. [01:14] Why Eric would rather focus on LinkedIn and Twitter than blogging. [02:13] Getting past competition in the text space by starting a video-based blog. [02:59] How people are using text generation tools like Conversion.ai. [03:29] Starting with a pillar audio piece and then converting and repurposing it. [04:19] Whatever channel you choose, remember that if you want eyeballs, you have to create content. [04:45] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Conversion.ai   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/24/20215 minutes, 56 seconds
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The Biggest SEO Opportunity You’re Missing #1774

In episode #1774, we talk about the biggest SEO opportunity you are missing. When it comes to SEO, people typically believe that ranking high is a matter things like of backlinks, keywords, and on-page errors. It is easy to get so obsessed with optimizing for these features that you miss the main aim: solving the client’s problem! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Biggest SEO Opportunity You’re Missing. [00:27] People want to easily find the solution to a problem they search Google for. [01:12] Typical SEO features like backlinks catch the attention of algorithms but not people. [01:42] Solving people’s problems is the real key to ranking high on Google. [02:04] The mistakes Eric made early on. [02:47] Approaching SEO from a customer-centric mindset. [04:10] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September. Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/23/20215 minutes, 24 seconds
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5 New Marketing Trends We’re Excited About for Q3 2021 #1773

In episode #1773, we share the five marketing trends we are most excited about for Q3. We are currently in the month of May and there are a few storms brewing in the marketing world! LinkedIn is finally ramping up its ad platform, people are making serious money out of NFTs, and the creator economy is stronger than ever. Tune in and hear all five! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 New Marketing Trends We’re Excited About for Q3 2021. [00:37] New features on LinkedIn such as boosting and event ads. [01:15] Automating tedious marketing processes with UiPath. [01:51] All the platforms and features out there that support the creator economy. [02:33] The advent of Instagram messenger bots. [03:21] How promising NFTs are as a marketing mechanism. [04:37] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   UiPath MobileMonkey DJ BT   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/22/20215 minutes, 47 seconds
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Why the Easiest Way to Go Broke is By Acting Rich #1772

In episode #1772, we talk about why acting rich is the easiest way to go broke! There is a difference between being wealthy, and being rich, and we explore what that means in terms of sustainability and financial safety. Ideally you do not want to be living beyond your means to impress others, so listen in to hear a few tips for some better lifestyle choices! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why the Easiest Way to Go Broke is By Acting Rich. [00:29] What does it mean to 'act rich'? The difference between being wealthy and being rich. [01:16] Making sure your income is greater than your expenses and making space for saving. [02:15] Adding unnecessary stresses onto your life in order to compete with others. [02:55] The importance of making sure you have a margin of financial safety. [03:28] Focus on a comfortable and sustainable life rather than other people's opinions. [04:09] That’s it for today! [04:12] Go to marketingschool.io/live to meet Eric and Neil in person!    Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Charlie Munger Warren Buffett   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/21/20215 minutes, 22 seconds
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How to Collaborate With Big Influencers for Cheap #1771

In episode #1771, we talk about some easy ways that you can collaborate with big influencers within your budget. There are a few simple strategies that can be employed here, where both parties come away winning. However, we generally recommend partnering with smaller-scale influencers that are most directly related to your market and will have a more noticeable effect on your conversions. Tune in to hear all about it! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Collaborate With Big Influencers for Cheap. [00:29] How do we define 'big influencers'? Looking at follower numbers. [00:42] Thinking about possible equal exchanges between you and a big influencer. [01:30] Offering equity or revenue share to entice bigger names. [01:40] Why you should avoid partnering with big influencers! [02:09] Looking to micro-influencers for better returns on investment and conversions. [03:07] Tools for finding the best influencers to partner up with! [03:53] Go to marketingschool.io/live to meet Eric and Neil in person!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Chris Do Kardashians MightyScout SparkToro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/20/20215 minutes, 1 second
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Should You Still Have A Newsletter? #1770

In episode #1770, we explore whether having a newsletter is still a valuable tool in the marketing toolkit. We have been hearing a lot of complaints these days about newsletters performing badly and for this reason, it might seem like they are dead as a technique. We think differently however and in today’s episode, you’ll learn how to up the performance of your newsletter. People will never get tired of information as long as it is high-quality! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Should You Still Have A Newsletter? [00:42] Email open and click-through rates are down. [00:53] Why we still think you should have a newsletter. [01:24] The issue isn’t newsletters, but that people don’t scrub their lists. [02:13] Building a list for the long-term by creating good information. [02:25] The creator economy and why newsletters are here to stay. [04:06] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Anthony Pompliano   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/19/20214 minutes, 34 seconds
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Why Every Marketer Should Listen to Earnings Calls. #1769

In episode #1769, we talk about earnings calls and the value of listening to them from a marketing perspective. Earnings calls are updates shared by publicly traded companies every quarter. So much of the strategies that internet marketers use are intertwined with companies like Google, Facebook, and Amazon. Listening to what the CEOs of these companies are thinking about during their earnings calls can set you apart from the rest! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why Every Marketer Should Listen to Earnings Calls. [00:30] What are earnings calls? [01:05] Following the paid advertising strategies of big social platforms. [02:33] Getting ahead of trends by tapping into CEOs’ thinking. [03:19] Understanding what sets the companies you admire apart. [04:06] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September. Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/18/20215 minutes, 14 seconds
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What We Do On Our Days Off #1768

In episode #1768, we share the things we like to do to unwind on our days off. While Neil has a daughter and another child on the way, Eric is still a single man so our two hosts have very different ways of spending their free time. Tune in and see which type of day off resonates with you and pick up a few pointers along the way! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What We Do On Our Days Off. [00:38] Neil’s experiences in parks playing with his daughter. [01:33] Eric’s love of taking walks and catching up on his favorite reading. [02:19] The ‘rose, bud, thorns’ conversations Eric has with his friends. [03:18] Text us at 310 349 3785 if you want to stay up to date on all we do. Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Jason Gaignard   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/17/20214 minutes, 31 seconds
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7 Podcasting Hacks for 2021 #1767

In episode #1767, we give you our top seven podcasting hacks for 2021. Podcasting is blowing up right now and there is still so much room to grow. Using these seven hacks, you can make sure the efforts you are spending creating a great show get the reach they deserve. Join us today and learn about how to increase your audience using email blasts, competitions, advertising, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Podcasting Hacks for 2021. [00:38] Take a look at your analytics using Chartable. [01:22] Climb the charts and get more downloads using email blasts. [01:52] Do whatever you can to get more reviews. [02:33] Find ways of getting more downloads such as competitions. [03:05] Advertise your show on other influential podcasts. [03:50] Join a podcasting network. [04:21] Get onto a podcasting subscription platform. [05:11] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September. Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Chartable The Jordan Harbinger Show   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/16/20216 minutes, 23 seconds
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How to Buy A Business with No Money Down #1766

In episode #1766, we share a few different approaches to purchasing businesses that don’t require you to put any of your own capital on the table. We spoke previously about the value of investing in hard assets during inflationary periods, and a business is another form of hard asset. So if you can get a hard asset right now by spending no money, that is a double whammy. Tune in and hear which types of businesses to look for and how to buy them using seller financing, capital raising, and call options! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Buy A Business with No Money Down. [00:25] Why the idea that you have to spend money to buy a business is false. [01:05] Use seller-based financing to pay off the seller while you run their business. [02:15] The abundance of businesses to be bought from senior business owners. [02:47] How to raise capital for the downpayment of an acquisition. [03:47] Failing businesses are cheaper to buy but more work to fix. [04:00] Another option in the form of buying a business using a call option. [04:36] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   MicroAcquire   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/15/20215 minutes, 40 seconds
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Inflation is Here. Here’s How We Are Dealing with It #1765

In episode #1765, we talk about the current period of inflation and share some of the ways we are dealing with it. The term inflation refers to a process whereby currency becomes somewhat devalued and things gradually begin to cost more. While what we say should not be considered financial advice, listen along and hear about a strategy involving putting cash into hard assets. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Inflation is Here. Here’s How We Are Dealing with It. [00:38] Understanding inflation: decreased buying power. [01:12] Signs of the inflationary landscape right now. [01:50] Don’t leave as much of your money in cash. [02:30] Aim for hard assets. [02:53] Remembering the period of hyperinflation in post-WW1 Germany. [04:13] Be careful not to take on too much risk. [04:56] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/14/20216 minutes
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How to Recruit A-Player Marketing Talent to Grow Your Revenue #1764

In episode #1764, we show you how to recruit A-player marketing talent to grow your revenue. Unsuccessful hiring is the single biggest problem in business today, so you need to know what you are looking for and how to get it when it comes to your team. Follow along in this episode and hear how we approach hiring in our businesses. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Recruit A-Player Marketing Talent to Grow Your Revenue. [00:30] The three types of A-players. [01:11] How Neil looks for and poaches his A-players! [02:28] Defining the type of employee you want. [03:53] Hooking the A-players more easily by not pitching directly. [04:23] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   StrengthsFinder Who   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/13/20215 minutes, 33 seconds
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The #1 Way to Attract More Leads in Your Consulting Business This Year #1763

In episode #1763, we share the #1 way to attract more leads to your consulting business this year.  Tanner has a unique way of generating leads for any service business that uses Facebook Messenger bots. Tune in to learn a breakdown of how Tanner’s funnel works and how you can leverage it to enjoy extremely high closing rates! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The #1 Way to Attract More Leads in Your Consulting Business This Year. [00:36] Generating leads using Facebook Messenger bots. [01:01] A breakdown of Tanner Chidester’s funnel. [02:25] How to train your messenger team. [03:45] Where to learn more about Tanner’s funnel online. [04:09] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Tanner Chidester   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/12/20215 minutes, 21 seconds
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4 Powerful SEO Campaigns You Probably Haven’t Tried #1762

In episode #1762, we share four powerful SEO campaigns that have generated amazing results on our side. SEO campaigns, in contrast to small and quick hacks, are strategies that are implemented for the long term. Tune in and learn about expanding globally, using pillar pages, hosting non static content on a CDN, and leveraging existing domain authority through M&As. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 4 Powerful SEO Campaigns You Probably Haven’t Tried. [00:30] What we mean by SEO campaigns. [00:42] All the work that goes into expanding globally. [01:11] Using pillar pages with links to child pages. [02:10] Hosting non-static content on a CDN. [02:41] Using existing domain authority with M&A. [04:03] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September. Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/11/20215 minutes, 11 seconds
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When Will AI Replace PPC Jobs? #1761

In episode #1761, we share our perspectives on when AI will replace PPC jobs. While AI doesn’t  have much on human beings when it comes to creativity, computers take the gold medal when it comes to optimization. Tune in and hear about how it won’t be long before we will see AI do a better job of figuring out what titles and descriptions will end up generating the most clicks! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: When Will AI Replace PPC Jobs? [00:32] What we mean by PPC ads. [01:01] AI will soon do a better job of generating the most clicks. [02:11] Humans can’t compete with computers when it comes to optimization.  [03:28] Making sure you don’t get replaced by focusing on creativity. [03:36] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/10/20214 minutes, 46 seconds
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Why Your Employees Should Have Side Hustles #1760

In episode #1760, we share our thoughts on why employees should have side hustles. While the idea of employees having side hustles may seem at like a threat to the work you are paying them to do at first, Eric and Neil actually encourage it. Listening in, you’ll hear how side hustles can help employees upskill, provide investment opportunities, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why Your Employees Should Have Side Hustles. [00:30] Neil’s take on side hustles at his company. [01:06] Side hustles can help employees upskill. [01:31] Why Eric encourages side hustles at his company. [02:17] What Eric will and won’t allow regarding employee side hustles. [04:00] Encouraging transparency around side hustles in the workplace. [04:07] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/9/20215 minutes, 21 seconds
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When Will AI Replace Content Marketing Jobs? #1759

In episode #1759, we share our thoughts on when AI will replace content marketing jobs, if at all. The tools that leverage GPT-3 are definitely being adopted, meaning we will see significant AI-supplemented content marketing in the next few years. However, the one thing an AI can’t do is be creative. Tune in and hear our take on how this situation will play out. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: When Will AI Replace Content Marketing Jobs? [00:50] When companies will start using AI to speed up content marketing. [01:27] AI can remix old data but cannot display creativity yet. [01:53] Content that does the best is new content, not repurposed content. [03:16] Whether using AI to supplement copywriting really saves time. [03:50] If you are in content marketing, sharpen up your creativity. [04:28] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Kai-Fu Lee Conversion.ai Copy.ai   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/8/20215 minutes, 39 seconds
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How to Drill Down Your Unique Selling Proposition #1758

In episode #1758, we talk about how to drill down your Unique Selling Proposition or USP. One of the most important sides of growing a successful business is getting to know your customer and correctly positioning yourself to fit that niche. Tune in to hear our top tips for getting this process right in today’s show. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Drill Down Your Unique Selling Proposition. [00:28] What a USP is and how it helps you differentiate yourself. [00:51] Examples of how companies drilled down on their positioning. [02:11] Figuring out your USP by talking to customers. [02:44] How to do customer development without asking leading questions. [03:51] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September. Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   April Dunford SharpSpring The Mom Test   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/7/20215 minutes, 1 second
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How to Launch A Successful Book Funnel in 2021 #1757

In episode #1757, we show you how you can launch a profitable book funnel if you choose not to go the conventional publishing route. Eric recently launched his book, Leveling Up, using a book funnel and it has been very successful so far. We share some of the essential strategies that make a book funnel work as well as easy ways to get one together if resources and skills are scarce! Tune in today. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Launch A Successful Book Funnel in 2021. [00:28] Why Eric chose a book funnel rather than going a conventional publishing route.  [01:09] Metrics for the success of Eric’s book funnel. [02:05] How a book funnel ends up being profitable using upsells and back-end offers. [03:38] Recommendations for how to build a book funnel as a newbie. [05:23] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Click Funnels Chandler Bolt   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/6/20216 minutes, 32 seconds
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How to Succeed in Podcasting in 2021 #1756

In episode #1756, we talk about how to succeed in podcasting in 2021. Neil and Eric have been in the podcasting game for a long time and have learned a lot since this podcast sounded like it was recorded in a bathroom! Tune in and learn how to assess the success of your show, how to  improve it based on the data, and a whole lot more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Succeed in Podcasting in 2021. [00:28] How long we have been doing podcasting for. [01:18] Aim for a daily podcast and be sure to repurpose it. [01:53] How to push the marketing of your podcast hard at first. [03:01] Play around with your calls to action. [03:10] Show as many episodes as possible on the hosting page. [03:35] Working out how to keep retention rates up. [04:03] Why Neil and Eric upgraded their mics. [05:05] Be sure to watch your analytics and optimize based on your insights. [06:48] Advertising your podcast by doing collaborations. [07:14] Why lots of downloads aren’t an indicator of success. [07:45] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Chartable Heil PR40 RØDEcaster Pro Libsyn   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/5/20218 minutes, 59 seconds
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Instagram Reels vs TikTok vs YouTube Shorts - Which One is Best? #1755

In episode #1755, we talk about which channel performs best out of TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Since the advent of the short video format popularized by TikTok, we have seen many platforms adopt reel-like features. Tune in and learn which channel is best but why you should still cast the net wide! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Instagram Reels vs TikTok vs YouTube Shorts - Which One is Best? [00:35] A brief overview of TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. [01:08] Which of the three perform best from a traffic standpoint. [01:30] Jake Fellman’s approach to his YouTube channel. [02:40] The moral of the story: Use all three! [03:20] Repurposing your content to any channel that offers a reel feature. [03:50] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Jake Fellman   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/4/20214 minutes, 59 seconds
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Should You Start A Personal Brand or Business Brand? #1754

In episode #1754, we talk about whether you should start a personal brand or a business brand. If you build a great business that people love, your personal brand will follow, but then again, we are seeing more and more examples of the opposite scenario these days too! Join us today and hear more about our take on the matter. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Should You Start A Personal Brand or Business Brand? [00:30] Examples of personal and business brands. [00:57] Assessing one of the biggest personal brands, Gary V. [01:31] Corporate brands are easier to sell and have longer lasting power. [02:17] Why building your business brand around your personal brand is risky. [02:55] Personal brands follow from great business brands. [03:48] It depends on your aims. [04:14] Leveraging your personal brand and building a business brand out of it. [05:38] Go to marketingschool.io/live if you want to master SEO!   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Gary V Kylie Cosmetics Tony Robbins Logan Paul   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/3/20216 minutes, 43 seconds
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How to Master SEO #1753

In episode #1753, we share our SEO expertise with you so that you can learn how to master it. We don’t see ourselves as SEO masters because with mastery comes complacency, but we still have a few tricks up our sleeves learned on our long journeys in the space. Tune in and hear about optimizing for user experience, obsessing over customer feedback, and more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Master SEO. [00:30] Thinking you have mastered something makes you complacent. [01:00] Google prioritizes user experience above all else. [01:57] Building a great user experience using extensive customer feedback. [03:00] The value of being open to new things and continuous learning. [03:14] Omnichannel marketing and building your brand. [03:58] Keeping your marketing in line with Google’s preferences. [04:49] Go to marketingschool.io/live if you want to master SEO! Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/2/20215 minutes, 55 seconds
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3 Skills You Need to Teach Your Children #1752

In episode #1752, we cover three essential life skills we think you should teach your kids so they can become the best versions of themselves. Whether it applies to marketing or not, we believe that learning creative problem solving, independent thinking, and social skills will stand your child in good stead to navigate the world of tomorrow. Tune in to hear why! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 3 Skills You Need to Teach Your Children. [00:30] Help your child learn how to solve problems by teaching them creativity. [01:21] Avoiding force-feeding kids information so they learn to think for themselves. [02:14] Getting kids off their phones and teaching them social skills. [05:07] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/1/20215 minutes, 43 seconds
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Why You Should Send Gifts to Clients #1751

In episode #1751, we share our thoughts on why you should send gifts to your clients. People don’t often send out real gifts these days, so keeping this practice alive is a great way of maintaining good relationships and improving the experience you have with the people in your network. Tune in and hear some of Eric and Neil’s gift-giving blunders as well as how to know what gifts your clients will love! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why You Should Send Gifts to Clients. [00:30] Setting yourself apart by sending physical gifts. [01:26] What to do and what not to do when it comes to sending gifts. [02:06] Why Neil’s wife hated the knife Eric gave her. [03:13] Don’t give gifts with your brand on them. [03:52] Giving gifts with long-term use cases that improve client experiences. [05:07] Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Giftology   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/31/20216 minutes, 13 seconds
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How to Get More Reviews Without Asking #1750

In episode #1750, we talk about the value of reviews and show you a few ways of getting them without asking explicitly. The fact of the matter is that you won’t get feedback or reviews without asking, but there are ways of getting this information without making people feel like you are asking them for something. Tune in and hear what they are! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Get More Reviews Without Asking. [00:30] Why reviews are important. [00:47] How to ask for reviews without explicitly asking. [02:22] Differentiating the signal from the noise when it comes to feedback. [03:30] Getting more feedback opportunities by using more channels. [03:43] Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Ask Nicely   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/30/20214 minutes, 56 seconds
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How to Rebrand Your Website Without Losing Organic Traffic #1749

In episode #1749, we give you top tips for rebranding your website while causing as minimal a loss in traffic as possible. While changing your domain name using a 301 redirect is an important step, the rebranding process definitely does not end there. Tune in and hear about setting up consistent link structures, leveraging the link equity of your homepage, using marketing to create brand awareness, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Rebrand Your Website Without Losing Organic Traffic. [00:30] Changing the name of your website using a 301 redirect. [00:50] Rebranding is not as simple as a 301 redirect though: Changing the internal links. [01:32] Getting an overview of your internal links using Screaming Frog. [02:10] Using marketing to spread awareness of your new brand. [02:31] Your homepage has the most link equity. [03:00] Be ready to wait a few weeks or months to recover traffic. [03:06] Doing the entire rebrand at once and submitting it to Google Search Console. [03:33] Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Screaming Frog Ahrefs Ubersuggest   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/29/20214 minutes, 44 seconds
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5 Ways to Stay on Top of Marketing Trends #1748

5 Ways to Stay on Top of Marketing Trends In episode #1748, Neil and Eric talk about five ways to stay on top of marketing trends. From subscribing to the best blogs and newsletters to tracking your competition, there is no shortage of ways you can keep up to speed. Tune in to hear more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Ways to Stay on Top of Marketing Trends. [00:30] Number 1: Subscribe to newsletters and blogs to stay on top of the trends. [01:11] Number 3: Follow more traditional marketing publications. [01:26] Number 3. Listen to the best marketing podcasts or podcasts where great marketers are interviewed. [02:18] Number 4: Track your competitors and tools. [02:55] Number 5: Make use of Twitter; some of the best marketers hang out there. [03:30] Bonus tip: Hang out in Clubhouse and engage with people [03:20] That’s it for today! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Trends.co Sam Parr Moz Backlinko DigitalMarketer Podcast Spiralyze.com Harry's Marketing Examples on Twitter Alex Garcia on Twitter The Hustle   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/28/20214 minutes, 57 seconds
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When to Say “No” to Customers #1747

When to Say “No” to Customers In episode #1747, Neil and Eric discuss when you should say no to your customers. While it may seem counterintuitive, saying no will actually help your business overall. Not only will customers get the best service from you, but your employees will be happy as well. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: When to Say “No” to Customers. [00:39] What happens when you always just say yes to customers. [00:52] When you say no, give customers a reason why and provide an alternative. [01:48] Why you won't get results if you always do what the customer wants. [02:09] Find who you are and who you aren't as an agency. [02:50] Set expectations, be clear on scope, and stay focused [03:46] When you take on the wrong customers, it affects your company culture. [04:02] An example of a form that Neil and Eric use to see whether a customer is right for them.  [04:47] You get way more respect when you put your foot down. [04:49] That’s it for today! [04:49] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/27/20216 minutes
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How to Make the Most of Google Analytics to Grow Faster #1746

How to Make the Most of Google Analytics to Grow Faster In episode #1746, we show you how to properly use Google Analytics and use the insights you get to grow your traffic. What most people do when they log into their GA is simply check their traffic rates, but how are you supposed to grow your traffic just by knowing how much you are getting? It is all about finding out what it is about your funnel that is making people convert and trying to give more people that experience. Tune in to find out the tools and techniques that can help you do that today.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Make the Most of Your Podcast Analytics to Grow Faster. [00:26] Why you should look at more than your traffic metrics if you want to grow. [00:50] Setting up advanced segmentation on Google Analytics to get better insights. [02:00] Using conversion tracking to increase qualified traffic. [02:43] Setting up integrations but knowing when to assess qualitatively versus quantitatively. [03:16] Getting more repeat users using the cohort report. [03:45] Adding multitouch attributions to track the content your conversions are seeing. [04:10] Using the funnel report to find out what is causing people to leave your site. [04:33] Heat mapping, Google Tag Manager, Google Optimize, and Alerts [05:49] Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Annielytics Google Analytics   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/26/20216 minutes, 50 seconds
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How to Actually Make Money From Podcasting

Today we are going to talk How to Actually Make Money From Podcasting? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/25/20216 minutes, 52 seconds
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How to Make the Most of Your Podcast Analytics to Grow Faster #1745

How to Make the Most of Your Podcast Analytics to Grow Faster In episode #1745, we talk about how we use our favorite analytics platforms to measure our most successful content so we know what to keep producing. You’ll hear about how we read the data on platforms like Chartable and Spotify Analytics, as well as our strategy for producing content that continues to grow in listen counts over time. Be sure to catch this one. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Make the Most of Your Podcast Analytics to Grow Faster. [00:26] The tools Eric and Neil love and how they use Chartable. [01:45] Using title metrics to know what to do more or less of. [02:00] Insights from the 30-day download path on Chartable and Spotify Analytics. [02:52] Looking at which older podcast episodes continue to get traffic. [04:02] Racking up view counts by producing episodes consistently. [04:16] Getting insights by checking the retention per episode. [05:00] Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Chartable Spotify Analytics Apple Analytics   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/25/20216 minutes, 15 seconds
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Is It Too Late To Grow A Twitter Following? #1744

Is It Too Late To Grow A Twitter Following? In episode #1744, we share our thoughts on Twitter and whether it is too late to use this platform to build an audience. Twitter is a different beast from the other social media platforms. People don’t use Twitter to post food pics, they use it to get smarter. This means if you can consistently deliver thoughtful content over time, you’ll see consistent growth as well. Tune in to hear more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Is It Too Late To Grow A Twitter Following? [00:49] Putting out consistent, thoughtful tweets and using tweetstorms. [01:07] Creating well-thought-out tweetstorms. [01:20] Metrics for Joe Pompliano and Shaan Puri’s growth on Twitter. [02:54] Twitter does not push reach down as aggressively as other platforms. [03:05] The goals of Twitter versus other platforms. [03:40] Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to this show! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Joe Pompliano Anthony Pompliano Shaan Puri Marc Andreessen Andrew Chen   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/24/20214 minutes, 49 seconds
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How Rohan Seth Grew Clubhouse to 10M Users #1743

How Rohan Seth Grew Clubhouse to 10M Users In episode #1743, we share our thoughts on the strategies Rohan Seth used to grow Clubhouse to such a high user count so quickly. As of this recording, Clubhouse has reached 10 million users. That is a lot of users! Tune in to hear about the platform’s invite-only system combined with big celebrity appearances, lockdown cabin fever, and an algorithm that optimizes for organic reach! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Rohan Seth Grew Clubhouse to 10M Users. [00:36] Creating exclusivity by using an invite-only system. [01:19] The tactics that Andreessen Horowitz brought to the table. [02:09] Leveraging the cabin fever during the lockdowns. [02:21] Making it easier to get followers with algorithms optimized for organic reach. [03:53] Whether Clubhouse will end up being a big company. [04:33] The many ways to grow other than SEO. [04:40] Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to this show! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Rohan Seth Elon Musk Andreessen Horowitz Mark Zuckerberg Tobi Lutke Vladimir Tenev   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/23/20215 minutes, 43 seconds
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4 Uncommon Items Every Marketer Should Own #1742

4 Uncommon Items Every Marketer Should Own In episode #1742, we speak about habits and products that keep you healthy so that you can perform at your best as a marketer. We know that there are a whole galaxy of SaaS products out there that you can use to grow your business, but it is important not to forget about the basics of maintaining your mental and physical health. Tune in and hear about moments of reflection, getting a good night’s sleep, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 4 Uncommon Items Every Marketer Should Own. [00:49] Taking moments for reflection and creativity with a pen and pad. [01:21] The great ideas that come while going for walks in nature. [02:21] Good sleep equals high performance; products for sleeping better. [04:01] Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to this show!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Oura Ring Eight Sleep   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/22/20215 minutes, 6 seconds
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How Neil and Eric Get Smarter #1741

How Neil and Eric Get Smarter In episode #1741, Neil and Eric share their number one strategies for getting smarter at business. Whether it be through podcasts or live events, the main strategies Neil and Eric use all revolve around learning from others. Tune in and hear about the best peer groups and podcasts that will connect you to the knowledge you need to succeed, verified by people who have implemented it themselves! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Neil and Eric Get Smarter. [00:50] Surround yourself with people who are smarter than you. [01:32] Learn from your competition. [03:07] How to filter good from bad people by acting like you are not smart. [03:31] Resources to consult to learn from other successful people. [04:25] Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to this show! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Nathan Latka My First Million Invest Like the Best All In Leveling Up Mixergy   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/21/20215 minutes, 35 seconds
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3 Quick Ways to Improve Ad Creatives #1740

3 Quick Ways to Improve Ad Creatives In episode #1740, we give you three quick ways to improve your ad creatives. While your offer is the most important driver of engagement, you must remember that your ad creatives matter a lot too. Many people, especially in the world of tech, don’t put enough work into running iterations on their ads to see what works best. Tune in and hear the best ways of finding and acting on inspiration for your ad creatives today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 3 Quick Ways to Improve Ad Creatives. [00:27] Ad creatives are one of the most important but overlooked strategies. [00:54] When you launch an ad, iterate on it for three to six months. [01:15] Get inspiration from your competition. [01:37] Let your customers guide your messaging. [02:12] Create variation on your ad using Fiverr and Canva. [03:11] Make a swipe file of things you find that work. [03:53] Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to this show! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Fiverr Canva SurveyMonkey Facebook Ad Library   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/20/20214 minutes, 59 seconds
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How Eric Would Create Another Book (But Neil Won't) #1739

How Eric Would Create Another Book (But Neil Won’t) In episode #1739, Neil speaks about why he wouldn’t write another book and Eric talks about how he would approach writing a second book. Tune in and learn about the value of writing books that will have long-term relevance and how writing about internet marketing in book form does not fit into this approach. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Eric Would Create Another Book (But Neil Won’t). [00:30] Changing algorithms and why it doesn’t make sense to write a book about internet marketing. [01:36] Timelessness and why Eric chose to write a philosophical book. [02:07] Looking for the Lindy effect. [02:36] Saving time and the sense it makes to co-write a book. [03:38] That is it for today! [03:39] Go to marketingschool.io/live to join our community! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Hustle Leveling Up   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/19/20214 minutes, 41 seconds
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How to Pay Yourself Without Slowing Down Your Growth #1738

How To Pay Yourself Without Slowing Your Growth In episode #1738, we talk about the mentality you need to adopt so that you can take only what you need while growing your business. The main thing to focus on when starting and growing your business is to reinvest as much of your profit as possible back into it. This means changing the way you think about gratification and getting as creative as possible with how you save money! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How To Pay Yourself Without Slowing Your Growth. [00:30] The many expenses of starting and growing a business. [01:04] Putting all of the money you earn back into your business. [02:46] Work out how to legally write off as many expenses as possible. [03:37] Figure out how to be more scrappy! [04:00] The late gratification philosophy of many great entrepreneurs. [05:03] That is it for today! [05:04] Go to marketingschool.io/live to join our community!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Copilot   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/18/20216 minutes, 5 seconds
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Is Luck A Factor In Business #1737

Is Luck A Factor in Business? In episode #1737, we explore whether luck is a factor in business. Guy Kawasaki said ‘someone once told me that the probability of an entrepreneur getting venture capital is the same as getting struck by lightning while standing at the bottom of a swimming pool on a sunny day. This may be too optimistic.’ This being said, it is wise to prepare well for those lucky breaks when they do come! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Is Luck A Factor in Business? [00:37] A Guy Kawasaki quote arguing for the role of luck in success. [01:48] Preparing well for the lucky breaks you do get. [03:05] The value of consistency in creating luck. [03:40] That is it for today! [04:10] Go to marketingschool.io/live to join our community!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Guy Kawasaki   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/17/20214 minutes, 53 seconds
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7 Overrated Marketing Channels #1736

7 Overrated Marketing Channels In episode #1736, we give you the seven most overrated marketing channels in our opinion. Expect to hear some of the downsides of auction-based platforms, drop-in audio, push notifications, and most importantly, having a poor understanding of your audience. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Overrated Marketing Channels. [00:35] Why using Clubhouse to grow your audience is unsustainable. [01:01] The reach of Instagram is continuing to drop. [01:35] Organic reach on Facebook is even lower, go figure! [02:05] Messenger bots on Facebook will not last. [02:36] Advertising at scale on Reddit will get harder. [03:02] Push notifications are great for traffic but terrible for conversions. [03:25] Advertising on any channel will not work unless you understand your audience. [04:07] That is it for today! [04:10] Text us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/16/20215 minutes, 22 seconds
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7 Underrated Marketing Channels #1735

7 Underrated Marketing Channels In episode #1735, we cast out attention away from Google, Facebook and Amazon for a moment and give you our seven most underrated marketing channels. Tune in and learn why you should double down on your marketing via text, direct mail, Snapchat and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Underrated Marketing Channels. [00:38] LinkedIn is strong from an organic and paid standpoint. [01:27] Accessing influential people on Twitter. [02:25] What was old is new again, such as direct mail! [02:53] Snapchat ads work as well as Instagram ones but are cheaper. [03:06] Audio continues to grow making podcasting advertising very effective. [03:47] Don’t forget about Pinterest for B2B and B2C! [04:25] Open rates are still very high when it comes to text advertising. [04:59] That is it for today! [05:00] Head over to marketingschoo.io/live to learn more about our live events! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   audience.co community.com   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/15/20216 minutes, 17 seconds
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Can You Have an Unlimited SEO Budget? #1734

Can You Have an Unlimited SEO Budget? In episode #1734, we ask whether you can have an unlimited SEO budget. There is a huge variance in the budgets businesses allocate to the SEO side of things, so what should you be doing and when? We believe that there are a number of helpful strategies, from building with a strong foundation to intermittently pumping money into your rankings. Tune in to find out more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Can You Have an Unlimited SEO Budget?. [00:29] Common questions around budgeting for SEO. [01:02] The law of diminishing returns and what this teaches us about reallocation. [01:20] How impatience for results and returns can stifle success. [01:55] Using a stop-start approach to SEO with a big budget. [02:11] Using more money on SEO than paid media and why we recommend this. [02:37] The slow and steady approach to SEO for young businesses and websites. [03:07] That is it for today! [03:10] Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/14/20214 minutes, 14 seconds
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Our Favorite Twitter Marketing Hack #1733

Our Favorite Twitter Marketing Hack In episode #1733, we talk about our favorite Twitter hack. Many world leaders and high-profile tech executives can most likely be found hanging out on Twitter compared to other platforms.  For this reason, Twitter is a great place to start if you want to build profitable connections or get the right eyeballs on your content. Tune in and learn how to start relationships and get your content shared on Twitter today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Our Favorite Twitter Marketing Hack. [00:27] We use Twitter because it’s where leaders hang out. [00:53] How to get the right people sharing your content. [01:46] The best way of connecting to important people. [03:29] World leaders don’t hang out on Instagram as much. [03:43] Make sure to rate and review this podcast! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Sahil Lavingia on Twitter   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/13/20214 minutes, 48 seconds
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What We Do with Our Profits #1732

What We Do with Our Profits In episode #1732, we talk about what we do with our profits. Many young entrepreneurs who find early success feel tempted to spend their profit on status symbols. For us, the best thing you can do with your profit is to put as much of it back into your business as possible. The best thing you can do is invest in yourself, get better each day, and have fun along the way! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What We Do with Our Profits. [00:27] What we used to do with our profits. [00:40] The danger of burning profit on things that show status. [01:24] Why you should put your profits back into your business. [02:05] Taking more profit for yourself when you have a family. [02:54] Eric and Neil’s memories of Neil’s mid-twenties lifestyle. [03:55] Having fun and getting better each day. [03:19] Text us at 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Alex Becker on Twitter   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/12/20215 minutes, 13 seconds
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Don’t Make This Blogging Mistake #1731

Don’t Make This Blogging Mistake In episode #1731, we talk about a big mistake bloggers often make and how to avoid as well as rectify it. When people start blogging, often what happens is that they get a spike in traffic initially and then things go downhill from there. This is because they blog about the same topic over and over. Tune in and hear how to organize your content so that each piece ranks for different keywords! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Don’t Make This Blogging Mistake. [00:27] Most bloggers experience a decline in traffic over time. [00:56] The danger of blogging about the same topic over and over. [01:28] How the same keywords cause ranking cannibalization. [02:14] Using child pieces to rank back up to pillar pages. [02:46] The value of using a content library to monitor duplications. [02:55] Searching your blog for used keywords before writing a new post. [02:55] How to fix cannibalization using combination and 301 redirects. [03:19] Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to this show! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/11/20214 minutes, 26 seconds
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This Is Where You Should Invest Your Marketing Dollars #1730

This Is Where You Should Invest Your Marketing Dollars In episode #1730, we talk about the effectiveness of podcast advertising and why you should invest your marketing dollars in it. Podcast advertising is a little less convenient than other paid strategies, but the power of voice for winning people’s trust is second to none. Tune in to learn more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: This Is Where You Should Invest Your Marketing Dollars. [00:26] Why you should start investing in podcast advertising. [01:48] How well Jordan Harbinger is doing from podcast advertising. [03:14] The power of voice for earning people’s trust. [04:03] Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to this show!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Jordan Harbinger   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/10/20215 minutes, 10 seconds
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What You Should Do If Your Paid Ads Aren’t Profitable #1729

What You Should Do If Your Paid Ads Aren’t Profitable In episode #1729, we talk about the best ways to make your paid ads as effective as possible. Google and Facebook make buckets of money out of paid ads because they work. This means that if your paid ads aren’t working, it's probably because of how you are running them. We give you actionable tips and tricks today for optimizing paid ads as far as content and conversion strategies. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What You Should Do If Your Paid Ads Aren’t Profitable. [00:28] If your paid ads aren’t profitable, you need to adjust your approach. [01:00] Add upsells and downsells in increase cart size and LTV. [01:29] Constantly iterate on your creative in your campaigns [02:19] Don’t expect to see results immediately. [02:52] Increase conversions by helping people instead of focusing on selling. [04:06] There are resources to consult for granular paid ad strategies. [04:42] Your offer is what matters most. [05:21] Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to this show!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Adbeat Olay Billy Gene Is Marketing   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/9/20216 minutes, 30 seconds
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How Media is The New Marketing #1728

How Media is The New Marketing In episode #1728, we explain how media is the new marketing and the benefits of this. Naval Ravikant said that media is one of four forms of leverage. Using media, you can reach your audience more cheaply than by using paid ads, and you have more control over your relationship with it too. Tune in to learn how media is a form of relationship marketing at scale! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Media is The New Marketing. [00:25] Different forms of media: anything with tons of readership. [00:50] How media is a form of leverage. [01:18] Why media is a moat around your business. [01:34] Examples of different businesses buying communities. [02:40] Marketing to your audience without using ads. [03:12] The extra control you have by using media to market. [04:04] Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to this show!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Naval Ravikant HubSpot Business Insider My First Million The Hustle Morning Brew   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/8/20215 minutes, 14 seconds
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5 Easy Ways to Diversify Your Income #1727

5 Easy Ways to Diversify Your Income In episode #1727, we give you five easy ways you can use to diversify your income. Whether we are talking about businesses, marketing strategies, or income streams, the more you diversify, the less vulnerable you will be if one dries up. Tune in and hear how to use diversification to increase the revenue you generate cheaply and easily! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Easy Ways to Diversify Your Income. [00:27] The value of diversifying businesses, income streams, and marketing. [01:12] Different ways to diversify marketing to earn separate income streams. [01:47] How to build a service business to reach seven income streams. [02:28] Ways to measure if you need to add new income streams. [02:51] Hiring staff to add extra streams of income. [03:19] Using partnerships to expand without putting in too much cash. [03:34] How to buy other media properties or websites. [04:11] Text us at 310 349 3785 for updates and feedback. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Flippa feinternational.com microacquire.com   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/7/20215 minutes, 27 seconds
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Why You Need to Remove Yourself From Your Business #1726

Why You Need to Remove Yourself From Your Business In episode #1726, we make the argument that the better your staff and systems are, the better your business will do. Tune in and hear the essential components of a scaling business, the primary responsibilities of a CEO, and how to measure the best uses of your time. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why You Need to Remove Yourself From Your Business. [00:30] Lessons Neil learned in his early days of running a business. [00:49] You won’t grow your business unless you implement systems. [00:57] The value of hiring staff that is smarter and better than you. [01:10] Replacing yourself using premier staff and systems. [01:54] The three jobs of the CEO: vision, recruiting, and financing. [02:56] Measuring your time using Dan Sullivan’s task prioritization chart. [03:53] Even if you are the best, you are only one person.  [04:00] What to look for in people you intend to hire. [04:20] Check out marketingschool.io/pro and join our community today!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Dan Sullivan   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/6/20215 minutes, 23 seconds
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Why NFTs Will Impact the Future of Marketing #1725

Why NFTs Will Impact the Future of Marketing In episode #1725, we talk about how NFTs will impact the future of marketing. We believe that even though there is a lot of noise in the NFT space, this will die out soon and NFTs will be here to stay. Tune in and learn about some of the possibilities for highly effective and creative marketing that the unique technology offered by NFTs offers! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why NFTs Will Impact the Future of Marketing. [00:45] Recent lucrative NFT drops and the dynamics involved. [01:00] NFTs are creating more buzz and revenue for already famous names. [01:41] The leveraging that happened in the example of the burned Banksy NFT. [02:20] You can use NFTs to sell access to tiered services and products. [03:32] How people can recoup their costs by reselling NFTs. [03:53] Resources to help you learn more about NFTs. [04:43] The parts about the NFT craze that are here to stay. [05:03] How the blockchain is creating scarcity around NFTs. [06:17] How artists are using Clubhouse to launch NFTs. [06:54] Please rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Logan Paul Jack Dorsey OpenSea CryptoSlam! Blog Maverick   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/5/20217 minutes, 57 seconds
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5 Ways to Leverage Twitter to Build Your Network #1724

5 Ways to Leverage Twitter to Build Your Network In episode #1724, we give you five ways to leverage Twitter to build your network. Tune in and hear more about the power of the DM, how to find people to reach out to, the value of targeted Twitter advertising, using Twitter lists, and writing tweet storms! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Ways to Leverage Twitter to Build Your Network. [00:33] DM people to collaborate with them. [01:10] Reaching out to people tweeting on competitor URLs. [01:50] Writing tweet storms to maximize reach. [02:50] Do some targeting Twitter advertising. [03:24] Use Twitter lists and condense your Twitter focus. [04:02] Please rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Michael Dubin Josh Constine hunter.io Shaan Puri Tweet Storm   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/4/20215 minutes, 7 seconds
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5 Trending SEO Hacks You Need to Start Using #1723

5 Trending SEO Hacks You Need To Start Using In episode #1723, we give you five trending SEO hacks to start using today! Tuning in, you’ll hear about capitalizing on the rise of voice search, understanding how to generate more authority, optimizing for ‘on SERP SEO’, offering free tools, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Trending SEO Hacks You Need To Start Using. [00:29] Optimizing your site for more voice traffic. [01:00] Understanding E-A-T: Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness. [01:44] Advanced posts generate more backlinks, improving authority. [02:35] Look into ‘on SERP (Search Engine Results Page) SEO’. [03:28] Getting backlinks by releasing free tools. [04:21] Please rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Jetson.ai What is E-A-T? 'The New Way To Blog' CodeCanyon   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/3/20215 minutes, 24 seconds
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How to Get a Great NPS Score in 6 Months #1722

How to Get a Great NPS Score in 6 Months In episode #1722, we talk about how to get a great NPS score in six months. NPS stands for Net Promoter Score and is the average of the rating your customers give your product. While negative feedback from a customer might seem bad, it is the gold you are looking for to help you improve. Tune in to hear the value of setting up a system for feedback and improvement. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Get a Great NPS Score in 6 Months. [00:27] What is NPS or Net Promoter Score? [01:08] How to incorporate feedback from people who leave bad reviews. [01:55] Getting a better NPS score is not just about improving one thing. [02:20] Separating the signal from the noise. [02:34] How Eric runs his NPS measuring automatically. [03:47] Please rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Ask Nicely   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/2/20214 minutes, 55 seconds
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How to Find Great Employees on LinkedIn #1721

How to Find Great Employees on LinkedIn In episode #1721, we teach you how to find great employees on LinkedIn. Truly great staff are hard to come by but by using the right strategies, you will be able to nab them! Tune in and hear how to practice referral recruiting, poach great employees from competition, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Find Great Employees on LinkedIn. [00:32] Using referral recruiting and how to do this. [01:00] Giving team members a bonus for referring their friends. [01:26] Poaching staff from your competitors. [02:40] Finding great leads on Clubhouse. [03:17] Keeping in touch with great people who aren’t ready. [03:53] Please rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   SaneBox   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/1/20214 minutes, 58 seconds
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Why You Should Shift Marketing Spend to Buy More LinkedIn Ads #1720

Why You Should Shift Marketing Spend to Buy More LinkedIn Ads In episode #1720, we talk about the effectiveness of LinkedIn as a marketing channel. While advertising on LinkedIn is expensive, Neil and Eric have noticed that lead conversion and LTV on this platform are generally higher. They also discuss a few strategies for targeting leads on this platform and why not just advertising but social media budget should be allocated to LinkedIn too. Tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why You Should Shift Marketing Spend to Buy More LinkedIn Ads. [00:28] LinkedIn ads are expensive but convert better for B2B than most channels. [01:10] Neil’s LinkedIn clients have a better LTV, making LinkedIn ads cheaper in the long run. [01:55] The organic reach on LinkedIn is great. [02:00] Strategies for advertising and finding new clients on LinkedIn. [02:50] Allocating not just advertising but social budget to LinkedIn. [03:19] Please rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Gary V The Marketing Millennials   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/30/20214 minutes, 47 seconds
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Should You Buy a Business as a New Entrepreneur? #1719

Should You Buy a Business as a New Entrepreneur? In episode #1719, we explore the topic of whether new entrepreneurs should buy existing businesses. The fact is that when a person is at the beginning of their entrepreneurial journey, they still have a lot of mistakes to make before they can level up. Tune in and hear why it is a better idea to make these mistakes while starting a business than after buying one. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Should You Buy a Business as a New Entrepreneur? [00:30] The value of making rookie mistakes before buying a business. [01:45] The mistakes Eric made in the first few businesses he bought. [02:56] Making junior mistakes can bring a higher level business down. [03:08] If you don’t beat your current level, you cant get to the next one. [03:19] Please rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/29/20214 minutes, 24 seconds
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How to Spend Less Time on Your Phone (and More Time Building A Business) #1718

How to Spend Less Time on Your Phone (and More Time Building A Business) In episode #1718, we get into the dangers of too much screen time and how to avoid them. While time spent on the phone can feel productive, it often does not contribute to success in such a big way, and can also lead to the formation of habits that negatively impact health. Listen in and hear about how to prioritize and set goals so that you can monitor the time you spend on your phone and live a healthier, more successful life. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Spend Less Time on Your Phone (and More Time Building A Business). [00:30] Why trying to do business on a phone does not work well. [00:45] How to monitor the time you spend on your phone. [01:30] Eric’s experiences with too much screen time after using Clubhouse. [02:18] How screen time compromises higher leverage activities. [03:04] Only using your phone for the most important things. [04:23] Remembering to enjoy the moment and life’s important things. [05:39] Please rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   RescueTime Timeular   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/28/20216 minutes, 46 seconds
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How to Go Beyond Being a Tech Marketer #1717

How to Go Beyond Being a Tech Marketer In episode #1717, Neil and Eric share insights on what it takes to level up as a tech marketer. It is all about continuously learning and surrounding yourself with people who know more than you, so if you would like to find out more, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Go Beyond Being a Tech Marketer. [00:30] A look into what a tech marketer is and the work they do. [00:35] Eric’s experience working at a variety of tech companies. [01:23] Why tech marketers are good at acquisition and outstanding at retention. [02:22] Neil’s top tip for being a great tech marketer: get good at tech! [03:13] What to do if you want to go to the next level as a tech marketer. [03:52] The peer groups Eric held at his home when he was 26. [04:29] It’s all about reframing and mindset if you want to make it to the top. [04:43] That’s it for today! [04:43] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   HubSpot Sean Ellis   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/27/20215 minutes, 51 seconds
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How to Go Beyond Being an Internet Marketer #1716

How to Go Beyond Being an Internet Marketer In episode #1716, we teach you how to go beyond being an internet marketer. There are many scammy internet marketers out there who use strategies that revolve around short-term thinking. Listening in today, you’ll learn how to stand out from this crowd by starting with your passion and laying the foundations for a long-term business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Go Beyond Being an Internet Marketer. [00:32] Skills and niched knowledge a great internet marketer would typically display. [00:57] Characteristics of scammy marketers who think short-term. [02:09] How internet marketers approach acquisition and retention. [02:40] Be a great internet marketer by starting with your passion. [03:20] What long-term thinking involves and the gains it offers. [04:17] Go to https://marketingschool.io/pro for 14 days of free entry into our community!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Coffeezilla Gary V   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/26/20215 minutes, 22 seconds
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Is Everything Right From This Podcast? #1715

Is Everything Right From This Podcast? In episode #1715, we explore the idea of whether you should believe everything we say on this show. We have had experiences where people reach out to us and tell us that what we are saying is incorrect, so today we spend some time explaining our approach to the information we share. Tune in to hear more about our ‘strong views loosely held’ philosophy! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Is Everything Right From This Podcast? [00:28] Should you agree with everything we say? [00:55] We are constantly learning and open to new information. [01:08] Testing whether the things we say work for you or not. [01:35] Using this podcast as one of many sources to get 1% better each day. [01:55] We don’t know everything but do use data as our guide. [02:36] Following venture capitalists and living by the ‘strong views loosely held’ philosophy. [03:31] Accepting that nothing one does will be 100% perfect. [04:01] Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Marc Andreessen   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/20215 minutes, 7 seconds
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How to Set Your Blog Apart from the Rest #1714

How to Set Your Blog Apart from the Rest In episode #1714, Neil and Eric talk about how you can make your blog stand out. With over a billion blogs out there, it is hard to differentiate yourself, but it is not impossible. Tune in to hear the tips that will help you get noticed. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Set Your Blog Apart from the Rest. [00:35] There are over a billion blogs out there, so it's a competitive space. [00:50] How unique expert content can help set your blog apart. [01:24] Why Brian Dean is a good example of someone who produces expert content. [02:05] Different ways you can go about creating unique content. [02:47] It is not just about creating new content; take the time to update your old posts too. [03:26] Think about the full experience when people visit your blog. [04:09] Neil's most clicked on part of his website and what you can learn from it.  [05:06] That’s it for today! [05:06] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Backlinko Brian Dean ClickFlow Rand Fishkin 'The Paradox of Content Marketing to Beginners vs. Experts'   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/24/20216 minutes, 16 seconds
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7 Marketing Tools to Help Level You Up #1713

7 Marketing Tools to Help Level You Up In episode #1713, Neil and Eric reveal seven marketing tools you need to have in your toolkit. Some of them are well-known while others are less spoken about, but all of them will help you get to the next level. Be sure to tune in to find out more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Marketing Tools to Help Level You Up. [00:29] Tool 1: Sendoso, the platform that allows you to send gifts. [00:52] Tool 2: Attentive, an innovative text messaging solution. [01:06] Tool 3: Audience, a platform that lets you produce hand-written notes at scale. [01:24] Tool 4: Google Data Studio, an underutilized business intelligence tool. [02:00] Tool 5: Revealbot, a powerful tool to help automate your ads. [02:31] Tool 6: PicSnippets, which lets you customize your emails. [02:54] Tool 7: Flick, a tool to help you manage Instagram hashtags.  [03:34] That’s it for today! [03:34] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Sendoso Attentive Audience Google Data Studio Revealbot PicSnippets Flick   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/23/20214 minutes, 43 seconds
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The Difference Between Organic Social Vs. Paid Social #1712

The Difference Between Organic Social Vs. Paid Social In episode #1712, Neil and Eric unpack the difference between paid and organic social. They are often confused or used interchangeably, but they are very different. Tune in to hear the benefits of each and how they can be used together! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Difference Between Organic Social Vs. Paid Social. [00:44] Organic is what you get for free; paid is what you get when you spend money. [01:23] How you can use paid to help you get more organic traffic. [02:23] Eric's take on paid versus organic and how he leverages them. [03:30] Marketers often forget to double down on what's already working. [03:53] That’s it for today! [03:53] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   MightyScout   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/22/20214 minutes, 58 seconds
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How to Build an Email Newsletter From Scratch in 2021 #1711

How to Build an Email Newsletter From Scratch in 2021 In episode #1711, we talk about how you can build an email newsletter from scratch in 2021! The email landscape is one in constant flux, with new tools and trends popping up all the time. Tune in to hear our thoughts on how you can ride these waves to grow your traffic and then your conversions! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Build an Email Newsletter From Scratch in 2021. [00:26] Current email trends that we have noticed around the rise of the creator economy. [01:58] Using blog content to grow over time and convert into traffic. [02:55] Creating quizzes and engaging content to grow an audience and engagement. [03:09] The strength of your offer is the number one factor for determining conversions! [04:32] Go to https://marketingschool.io/pro for 14 days of free entry into our community! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Substack Andreessen Horowitz Morning Brew Business Insider The Hustle HubSpot LeadQuizzes Billy Gene   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/21/20215 minutes, 34 seconds
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Old Marketing That Is New For 2021 #1710

Old Marketing That Is New For 2021 In episode #1710, we share some thoughts on old marketing strategies that are new again in 2021! From TV ads and gifting services, to signed books and text messages, this list of supposedly outdated methods might just get you thinking. Tune in to hear more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Old Marketing That Is New For 2021. [00:30] The impact of handwritten notes and letters as a means of communication. [01:24] Sending out signed copies of a book that you have published! [02:13] Utilizing old-fashioned texting as a way to get your message out there. [02:42] Do not forget about the television; this branch of advertising still works! [03:20] Making use of automated gifting services to show how much you care. [03:52] That’s it! [04:01] Go to https://marketingschool.io/pro for 14 days of free entry into our community!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Audience Leveling Up Klaviyo Community Attentive Remitly Sendoso   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/20/20215 minutes, 2 seconds
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How We Would Do Blogging in 2021 #1709

How We Would Do Blogging in 2021 In episode #1709, we talk about how we would approach blogging in 2021. Contrary to popular belief, blogging is not dead! And the stats back this up, so join us to hear about how you can make the most of this powerful avenue today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How We Would Do Blogging in 2021. [00:29] The statistics that prove that blogging is not dead or dying! [01:05] Buying a blog when starting out to skip a few steps. [01:21] The difference between expert and beginner content. [02:34] Aiming for search traffic, and social shares and backlinks through diverse content. [03:18] The power of consistent content creation over an extended period of time. [03:34] That is it for today! [03:38] Go to https://marketingschool.io/pro for 14 days of free entry into our community! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   The Paradox of Content Marketing to Beginners vs. Experts Ubersuggest    Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/19/20214 minutes, 37 seconds
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How to Talk Directly to Your Customer's Desires #1708

How to Talk Directly to Your Customer's Desires In episode #1708, we speak about how to talk directly to your customer's desires. As business owners it's vital that we get out of our own heads and echo chambers, and by connecting with your customer base you can get to know what they want and think in order to be better serve them. Tune in to hear some great recommended resources for this task! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Talk Directly to Your Customer's Desires. [00:27] Early lessons in 'product/market fit'; getting to grips with your customers. [01:33] Getting out of a vacuum and meeting your customers where they are. [03:38] The power of customer conversations for understanding your business! [04:05] Go to https://marketingschool.io/pro for 14 days free entry into our community! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Sean Ellis Survey The Mom Test Levels Superhuman Leveling Up Podcast April Dunford Obviously Awesome   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/18/20215 minutes, 13 seconds
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Our Most Profitable Marketing Funnels Revealed #1707

Our Most Profitable Marketing Funnels Revealed In episode #1707, we talk about our most profitable marketing funnels! From self-developed content creation and promotion models to a funnel based around learning and offering value, these two examples of personalized funnels are bound to get you thinking. Tune in to hear some inspiring thoughts on how you can play to your strengths! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Our Most Profitable Marketing Funnels Revealed. [00:47] Neil's experiences with webinars and the lessons he learned about his audience. [01:49] A simple model that starts with content creation and promotion. [02:55] Differences between funnels and cycles; adopting a longer-term vision. [03:34] Learning in public and why Eric has used this to build an audience. [04:27] Offering value and assistance and the organic opportunities that can result from this. [05:24] Doubling down on your own strengths to boost business. [05:33] Go to https://marketingschool.io/pro for 14 days free entry into our community! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Russell Brunson Russ Ruffino  Gary V Sam Ovens   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/17/20216 minutes, 35 seconds
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What's Neil and Eric's Biggest Marketing Regret? #1706

What's Neil and Eric's Biggest Marketing Regret? In episode #1706, we share our biggest regrets from our business careers! For Neil, it has to do with opting to focus on quality over quantity early on, and the results of this choice, while Eric feels that he has focussed on too many different channels when he could have specialized more. Tune in to hear about it all!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What's Neil and Eric's Biggest Marketing Regret? [00:30] Neil's experiences going against the philosophy of Dharmesh Shah and HubSpot. [02:02] Eric's regrets around focusing on too many different channels. [03:24] Mistakes are a part of business; learning from them is what counts. [03:24] Go to https://marketingschool.io/pro for 14 days free entry into our community! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   HubSpot Dharmesh Shah   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/16/20214 minutes, 44 seconds
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What Marketing Channel Has the Best ROI? #1705

What Marketing Channel Has the Best ROI? In episode #1705, we ask which marketing channel has the best return on investment. It should not come as a surprise that SEO ranks highest according to our findings, and an important part of this puzzle is the long term nature of investing in SEO. Tune in to hear why SEO is not dead, and why getting into the mindset of an investor is such a helpful step! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What Marketing Channel Has the Best ROI? [00:33] The results of Neil's survey on ROI: the power of SEO! [01:27] Compounding effects of organic traffic through quality content. [02:34] Weaker short term ROI from SEO and sticking it out through this. [02:35] Why conversion rate optimization ranks highest as an overall channel. [03:33] Links between SEO and the mindset of an investor. [04:07] That’s it for today! [04:13] Go to marketingschool.io for more resources!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Clubhouse  Clearbit    Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/15/20215 minutes, 10 seconds
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Instagram vs LinkedIn - what's better for ROI #1704

Instagram VS LinkedIn – What’s Better For ROI? In episode #1704, we compare LinkedIn to Instagram as far as which platform offers the best ROI. While Instagram converts better for e-commerce and courses, LinkedIn generally sees better conversions for lead-gen and B2B. Hear more about the differences between these two platforms and which one Neil and Eric like best by listening in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Instagram VS LinkedIn – What’s Better For ROI? [00:39] Main channels where Instagram beats LinkedIn and vice versa. [01:05] It depends on where your audience is. [01:10] Why LinkedIn works best for both Eric and Neil [02:06] Go to https://marketingschool.io/pro for 14 days of free entry into our community!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/14/20213 minutes, 13 seconds
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The Difference Between Audience vs Community #1703

The Difference Between Audience VS Community In episode #1703, we talk about the difference between audiences and communities. While audiences can be leveraged in amazing ways, if you can build a community around your brand you will have a much more powerful and robust force to wield and connect to. Join us today and hear how to build and thrive within communities, and to learn about some of the gains you’ll see by doing so. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Difference Between Audience VS Community. [00:27] Audiences are not as engaged and active as communities. [01:24] Why Eric puts effort into fostering community. [02:08] The idea that communities are like motes and how to build one. [03:16] Why people flock to like-minded communities. [03:46] Go to https://marketingschool.io/pro for 14 days of free entry into our community! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Greg Isenberg community.club Jayson Gaignard   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/13/20214 minutes, 54 seconds
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The Genius Growth Strategy of Logan Paul and Charli D'Amelio #1702

The Genius Growth Strategy of Logan Paul and Charli D’Amelio In episode #1702, we talk about the genius strategy Logan Paul and Charli D’Amelio have used to grow their businesses. Both influencers focused on blowing up on one channel before diversifying and then leveraging their audience in different ways. For insights about this strategy and how to apply it to your business, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Genius Growth Strategy of Logan Paul and Charli D’Amelio. [00:35] Starting on one channel and then diversifying. [01:20] Focusing on other business strategies after blowing up. [02:00] Use one channel to promote your content on another. [02:56] Early adopters have a huge advantage. [03:40] Applying this concept to business more generally. [04:03] Go to https://marketingschool.io/pro for 14 days of free entry into our community! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Logan Paul Charli D’Amelio   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/12/20215 minutes, 9 seconds
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How Culture Helps Scale a Company #1701

How Culture Helps Scale A Company In episode #1701, we show you how culture helps scale a company. All of the best CEOs in the world are obsessed with culture because there is incredible value in having everybody in an organization marching in the same direction. Tune in to hear how hiring the right people will help you take your firm to the next level. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Culture Helps Scale A Company. [01:00] The top CEOs in the world are obsessed with culture. [01:20] Types of activities that fall under culture. [01:37] Keeping everybody marching in the same direction. [02:00] Neil’s approach to building culture at Neil Patel Digital. [03:10] How to recruit people and see if they are a good fit. [04:00] Eric’s approach to finding out if job candidates have long-term vision. [05:07] Mirroring the approach to culture found at the great companies. [05:29] Go to https://marketingschool.io/pro for 14 days of free entry into our community! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Delivering Happiness Tribal Leadership What You Do Is Who You Are Neil Patel Digital   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/11/20216 minutes, 33 seconds
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How to Build The Best Team #1700

How to Build The Best Team In episode #1700, Neil and Eric talk about what it takes to build the best team. We hear about the importance of a team when it comes to scaling, along with some top tips on recruiting the best talent you can. Be sure to tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Build The Best Team. [00:28] How Neil and Eric’s mindsets about teams have changed over time. [01:23] Neil’s top tip for growing a team: hire people who have been successful multiple times. [02:33] Businesses are not built off of one person; it takes a team. [03:17] What Andrew Wilkinson means by lazy leadership. [03:58] Advice on how to incentivize A-players. [04:33] Always be on the lookout for talent on various platforms. [05:00] Hiring is one of the most important levers in your business.  [05:28] That’s it for today! [05:28] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   iProspect Lazy Leadership Who   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/10/20216 minutes, 34 seconds
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What Eric and Neil Would Invest In #1699

What Eric and Neil Would Invest In In episode #1699, Neil and Eric talk about what they would invest in. With interest rates in many countries at an all-time low, it is a good time to see how you can grow your money. Neil and Eric weigh in on what they are buying and the future value of these purchases. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What Eric and Neil Would Invest In. [00:26] Why Neil and Eric are talking about investing. [00:52] The value of understanding macroeconomics and valuable educational resources. [01:54] Why Eric is interested in buying more cashflow at the moment. [02:48] Neil’s interest in buying media and the growing value of it. [03:19] Find websites similar to yours and see how they are monetizing.  [04:03] That’s it for today! [04:03] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   George Gammon   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/9/20215 minutes, 5 seconds
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Are Coaches and Course Creators Scammy? Biz Ops #1698

Are Coaches and Course Creators Scammy? Biz Ops In episode #1698, we talk about whether coaches and course creators are scams. Not all courses and coaches are created equal, and in this episode, Neil and Eric weigh in and share how to tell if a course is legitimate or not. Be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Are Coaches and Course Creators Scammy? Biz Ops [00:34] What Jason Calacanis said on Clubhouse about coaches and courses. [01:00] There are scammy coaches and courses and legitimate ones. [02:36] Legitimate courses help people who might not have access to other opportunities. [02:55] When you feel pressure in a course, that is usually a red flag. [04:34] If the messaging of a course is about becoming a millionaire, it is probably a scam. [04:58] Who Eric’s business coach is and the importance of vetting a coach properly. [05:42] You can easily do research about courses and coaches that might be scams.  [05:50] That’s it for today! [05:50] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jason Calacanis Hotmart Udemy Coursera Coffeezilla YouTube Backlinko Twilio   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/8/20216 minutes, 55 seconds
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How to Collect Feedback That Matters #1697

How to Collect Feedback That Matters In episode #1697, Neil and Eric talk about collecting feedback that matters. Not all feedback is created equal, and it is important to filter out the noise so that you can get your product to where it needs to be. Be sure to tune in today to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Collect Feedback That Matters. [00:29] What we mean by ‘feedback that matters.’ [01:07] Why Eric loves sending surveys to collect feedback and the biggest mistakes he has made. [02:08] The importance of getting feedback during the right phases of people using the product. [03:11] Lessons from The Mom Test about collecting feedback. [03:30] What Eric learned from Rahul Vohra about feedback and customer development. [04:07] Eric’s experience with Levels and how they did their surveys. [04:36] Some tools you can use to conduct your surveys.  [04:45] That’s it for today! [04:45] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   SurveyMonkey UserTesting The Mom Test Superhuman Rahul Vohra Levels   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/7/20215 minutes, 52 seconds
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7 Marketing Predictions #1696

7 Marketing Predictions In episode #1696, we give you our seven marketing predictions for this year and the next few to follow. You will hear us talk about an NFT bubble, the explosion of voice search, and the rise of the community as a moat. We also foresee people building media companies before businesses, podcasts overtaking video, more M&A activity, and greater restrictions around tracking. Get your seven marketing trends today on Marketing School. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:29] Today’s topic: 7 Marketing Predictions. [00:30] We will see an NFT bubble in the short-term. [00:59] Voice search commerce will explode. [01:30] Communities are stronger than audiences. [02:03] People will build media companies before they build businesses. [02:49] You will see a lot more M&A activity. [03:21] Podcasts will overtake video. [04:07] Tracking will subside more and more. [04:47] That is it for today! [04:48] Go to marketingschool.io/pro to learn more about our free community. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Kylie Cosmetics   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/6/20215 minutes, 54 seconds
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Is SEO Dying in 2021? #1695

Is SEO Dying in 2021? In episode #1695, we explore the topic of SEO in 2021, asking whether it still works as well as it always has. While many large companies are still reaping huge profits from their SEO strategies, it is getting harder and harder for newer companies to play this game. Nevertheless, if you have the capital and are prepared to play the long game, you will still do well using SEO. Tune in to learn more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:29] Today’s topic: Is SEO Dying in 2021? [00:30] Many believe that SEO is dead, but are they right? [00:56] SEO is harder for newer companies, but it does well long-term. [01:30] Findings of AJ Kohn’s survey on SEO. [02:33] Buying websites that are under-monetized and taking advantage of SEO. [03:07] If you have no resources, start where organic reach is strong [03:54] That is it for today! [03:55] Go to marketingschool.io/pro to learn more about our free community. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Eric Siu on Pomp Podcast AJ Kohn on Twitter   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/5/20214 minutes, 35 seconds
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How To Grow Fast On Youtube Shorts #1694

Today we are going to talk about how to grow fast on Youtube Shorts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/4/20216 minutes, 7 seconds
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How To Grow Faster On Linkedin #1693

How To Grow Faster On LinkedIn In episode #1693, we give you five actionable steps that you can follow to grow faster and get more reach on LinkedIn. The potential LinkedIn offers for organic growth is still high, so if you follow what we teach you today, you’ll see your likes and subscribers booming. Tune in to hear how to up your engagement by posting unique industry research, repurposing Instagram carousels, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:29] Today’s topic: How To Grow Faster On LinkedIn. [00:50] Consistency is important. [01:33] Post unique industry research. [02:06] Put your Instagram carousels in PDF form on LinkedIn. [02:25] Keep sentences short so users click the ‘more’ link. [03:13] Post content that asks questions and encourages engagement. [03:54] That is it for today! [03:55] Go to marketingschool.io/pro to learn more about our free community. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Marketing Millennials Gong   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/3/20215 minutes, 3 seconds
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7 marketing trends we are excited about #1692

7 Marketing Trends We Are Excited About In episode #1692, we share the seven trends that make us the most excited this quarter. We get into cohort-based courses, drop-in audio, and the rise of podcasting in more countries. You’ll also hear about the value of translating your content, fads in the NFT space, going live for podcast interviews, and growing organically using short format video! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:29] Today’s topic: 7 Marketing Trends We Are Excited About. [00:32] Investing in cohort-based courses. [01:25] Podcasting is starting to get bigger in places where it wasn’t before. [02:42] The drop-in audio feature should expand even more. [03:22] Expanding your audience by translating your content. [03:57] Pollution in the NFT space for the next few years. [04:32] Hosting your podcast on the Live feature of different social platforms. [05:11] The organic reach of shorter format videos. [05:59] That is it for today! [06:00] Go to marketingschool.io/pro to learn more about our free community.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Didactic   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/2/20217 minutes, 4 seconds
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The Cons of Clubhouse #1691

The Cons of Clubhouse In episode #1691, we assess Clubhouse and talk about the negative sides of using the platform. While Clubhouse does offer its users the opportunity to grow their following, this comes at a huge time cost. Some users also tend to lie and brag, which becomes toxic very quickly. Join us today and get a clearer picture of what it means to show up on Clubhouse. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:29] Today’s topic: The Cons of Clubhouse. [00:54] The tendency for people to lie and boast about their success. [01:45] You have to be logged in on Clubhouse to get attention. [02:42] Excessive Clubhouse time ruins your good habits. [03:55] The juice is not worth the squeeze. [05:07] You can be banned by saying offensive things. [05:43] That is it for today! [05:44] Go to marketingschool.io/pro to learn more about our free community. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Craig Clemens Golden Hippo Marie Forleo   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/1/20216 minutes, 49 seconds
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The Value of Hiring High-Quality Virtual Assistants with Tricia Sciortino

In this episode, we speak to Tricia Sciortino, CEO of BELAY, about the immense value that a high-quality virtual assistant can bring to your business. BELAY is a virtual staffing solutions company providing virtual bookkeeping, administrative assistance, social media strategy, and web support services for organizations. We kick off the discussion on the subject of the difficulty of finding good VAs and how BELAY has solved that pain-point by hiring VAs from within the US region exclusively. Tricia gets into the top-tier quality of service that her VAs provide and the price that clients can expect to pay for their unique skillsets. We talk about the range of exclusive services BELAY VAs offer in the region of virtual marketing and Tricia weighs in on exactly which types of clients will derive the most value from them. Tricia then shares a few tidbits about her book, Rise Up & Lead Well, and the argument for the value of VAs she makes in it. Wrapping up, we hear about the best business books and tools out there from Tricia’s perspective, and the main channels she is using to market her company currently. Tune in to hear about how just one top-tier VA can turn your business around today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:29] Today’s topic: The Value of Hiring High-Quality Virtual Assistants with Tricia Sciortino. [01:10] The importance of good VAs and how Tricia sources hers for BELAY. [02:30] Metrics for the success of BELAY as far as how many VAs they have under contract. [03:24] Different specializations BELAY VAs provide in the virtual marketing space. [05:26] The level of service the BELAY Social Media Strategist VA can provide. [06:49] The rate clients can expect to pay for a BELAY VA. [07:54] More specialized services that BELAY VAs are trained to provide. [09:47] The value that one BELAY VA can provide to entrepreneurs. [11:36] Which type of clients at which level will get the most value from a BELAY VA. [13:34] Tricia’s approach to building relationships with her VA. [15:30] How much time Tricia requires from her VA each week. [15:58] Whether it works to have a main VA that delegates to a team of VAs. [17:30] The argument about the value of VAs to be found in Tricia’s book. [19:05] Tricia’s utilization of podcast interviews as a branding exercise. [20:05] Tricia and Eric’s thoughts on the value of showing up on Clubhouse. [21:43] Favorite business books of Tricia’s. [22:43] Why Tricia’s favorite business tool is Zoom. [22:57] How to find Tricia online and read her blog post about effective VA use. [23:37] That is it for today! [23:38] Go to marketingschool.io/pro to learn more about our free community. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Tricia Sciortino on LinkedIn Tricia Sciortino on Instagram ’25 Things You Can Delegate to an Assistant Today’ Rise Up & Lead Well Leveling Up with Tricia Sciortino BELAY Michael Hyatt Clubhouse Guide Leadership on the Line Scaling Up Powershift Rise and Grind Daymond John The Infinite Game Greenlights   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/31/202124 minutes, 37 seconds
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7 Ways To Grow Fast on Clubhouse #1690

7 Ways To Grow Fast On Clubhouse In episode #1690, we give you the seven best ways to grow fast on Clubhouse. Eric and Neil have both been utilizing this new audio-based social media platform to great success recently. From hosting your own rooms to farming more efficiently using old-school earphones, tune in and hear all the ways our hosts have found to use the platform most effectively. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:29] Today’s topic: 7 Ways To Grow Fast On Clubhouse. [00:40] Stand out by hosting your own rooms. [01:12] Cross-pollinate audiences by doing interviews on Clubhouse. [02:12] Grab extra airtime by talking for as long as possible. [02:38] Consistency is as important on Clubhouse as on other social media. [03:21] Use old earphones to make farming less distracting. [04:15] Quotes do well on social media, so drop knowledge bombs. [05:08] Remembering to repurpose Clubhouse content on other channels. [05:45] That is it for today! [05:46] Go to marketingschool.io/pro to learn more about our free community.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Grant Cardone Larry Kim Howard Marks Michael Dubin   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/30/20216 minutes, 51 seconds
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How to Hire A Community Manager #1689

How To Hire A Community Manager In episode #1689, we speak about the best ways to go about hiring a community manager. The community that surrounds your brand is invaluable, and a good community manager can help you keep it thriving and healthy. Tune in and hear strategies for finding as well as vetting people who will be best suited to this task. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:29] Today’s topic: How To Hire A Community Manager. [00:27] Community managers keep your community organized, clean, and active. [01:01] Why communities are so much more robust than audiences. [01:34] Find community managers on community.club. [01:48] Your competition’s community’s active members make good managers. [02:34] How to vet a community manager candidate. [03:31] Look for people who are social and good at writing! [03:38] That is it for today! [03:39] Go to marketingschool.io/pro to learn more about our free community.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   community.club   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/29/20214 minutes, 42 seconds
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How Do NFTs Fit In With Marketing? #1688

How Do NFTs Fit In With Marketing? In episode #1688, we talk about the rise of NFTs and the many different ways that you can make money from them. NFTs leverage the blockchain to make one-of-a-kind digital files. Many influencers are turning their content into NFTs right now and turning a huge profit. Tune in and learn how you can fit NFTs into your marketing flywheel. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:29] Today’s topic: How Do NFTs Fit In With Marketing? [00:54] What are NFT’s? [01:22] Beeple’s recent sale of his NFT for $69M. [02:01] How influencers can leverage their reputation to make money from NFTs. [02:55] How NFTs play on the human desire to collect things. [03:22] The value of being an early adopter. [03:38] Where you can buy and see predictions about NFTs. [03:51] All the different ways to make money from NFTs. [05:18] That is it for today! [05:19] Go to marketingschool.io/pro to learn more about our free community.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Logan Paul Beeple OpenSea CryptoSmash Steve Aoki   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/28/20216 minutes, 26 seconds
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Should You Give Away Your Content For Free? #1687

If You Can Drive Sales Via Text Messages In episode #1686, we talk about if it is possible to drive sales via text messages. Even though email marketing is proven to work, the open rate for emails is not as high as it is for text messages. This and other factors point to the increased use of text as a profitable sales channel in the future. Tune in to learn more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:29] Today’s topic: If You Can Drive Sales Via Text Messages. [00:30] Text messages' main usage: not to generate new sales. [01:14] Tanner Chidester’s business with an infrastructure to support chat sales messaging. [01:49] Open rates for SMSs are higher than emails. [02:24] Why we will see an influx of chat support services. [02:14] Gains Neil saw when he added SMS marketing as a sales channel. [03:53] That is it for today! [03:53] Go to marketingschool.io/pro to learn more about our free community. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Tanner Chidester MobileMonkey LTVplus   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/27/20216 minutes, 21 seconds
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Can You Drive Sales Via Text Messages? #1686

If You Can Drive Sales Via Text Messages In episode #1686, we talk about if it is possible to drive sales via text messages. Even though email marketing is proven to work, the open rate for emails is not as high as it is for text messages. This and other factors point to the increased use of text as a profitable sales channel in the future. Tune in to learn more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:29] Today’s topic: If You Can Drive Sales Via Text Messages. [00:30] Text messages' main usage: not to generate new sales. [01:14] Tanner Chidester’s business with an infrastructure to support chat sales messaging. [01:49] Open rates for SMSs are higher than emails. [02:24] Why we will see an influx of chat support services. [02:14] Gains Neil saw when he added SMS marketing as a sales channel. [03:53] That is it for today! [03:53] Go to marketingschool.io/pro to learn more about our free community.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Tanner Chidester MobileMonkey LTVplus   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/26/20214 minutes, 57 seconds
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The Paradox of Expert Vs. Beginner Content #1685

In episode #1685, we talk about the paradox of expert versus beginner content. Drawing inspiration from Rand Fishkin’s article on the topic, Neil and Eric share their thoughts, what they have experienced, and make the case for producing a mix of content. Be sure to tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Paradox of Expert Vs. Beginner Content. [00:40] The idea behind Rand Fishkin’s article that inspired this episode. [00:56] Differences between beginner and expert content. [01:20] There are different levels of amplification based on different content. [01:38] What Neil has noticed about beginner versus expert content and what his team has done about it. [02:14] Content either gets backlinks and social shares or search traffic, not usually all three. [02:28] The type of content that sits at the beginner-expert nexus. [03:22] Expert content takes time to produce but people will want to share it.  [03:43] The type of content you produce depends on so many factors. [03:55] That’s it for today! [03:55] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Rand Fishkin 'The Paradox of Content Marketing to Beginners vs. Experts' SparkToro Marketing Land Search Engine Land   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/25/20215 minutes, 3 seconds
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Ahead of the Curve Internet Marketing with Lucas Lee-Tyson

Ahead of the Curve Internet Marketing with Lucas Lee-Tyson In this episode, we talk to Lucas Lee-Tyson, founder of Growth Cave, about cutting-edge internet marketing in 2021. Growth Cave is a company that helps businesses large and small to dominate their industries online by implementing ‘ahead of the curve’ online marketing strategies. Lucas talks about the services his company offers, how he got into internet marketing, and the hand-to-hand combat approach he used to secure his first clients. He also gets into metrics for his business, the ins and outs of his sales funnel at growthcave.com, and a few secret tips for super-targeted advertising on YouTube. Our conversation covers Lucas’ top tools for productivity and Facebook Marketing, his method of dealing with huge success at a young age, and of course, the books and influencers he has found most beneficial to his growth as an entrepreneur. Tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:29] Today’s topic: Ahead of the Curve Internet Marketing with Lucas Lee-Tyson. [01:00] The services offered by Growth Cave and how Lucas got into internet marketing.  [03:50] The different structures that Growth Cave uses to charge clients. [05:32] Metrics for revenue and employees at Growth Cave. [06:23] The hand-to-hand combat techniques that Lucas used to secure his first clients. [08:01] Lucas’ goals for how he will optimize his sales funnel at growthcave.com [09:57] Longer-term goals of Lucas’ for how he will utilize his capital. [11:57] Lucas’ thoughts on Google and YouTube advertising versus Facebook advertising. [14:02] A secret YouTube advertising strategy involving targeting trending videos. [16:07] Strategies for advertising on TikTok and where things will go in the future.  [17:43] Resources Lucas consults to get better as an entrepreneur. [19:01] Top tools in Lucas’ marketing stack right now; Madgicx and Roam Research. [22:18] How Lucas deals with ego as a successful internet marketer. [24:52] Thought leaders in the marketing space that Lucas follows. [25:52] Why Lucas’ favorite business books are Ready, Fire, Aim, and The Third Door. [27:37] The best way to connect with Lucas online. [28:03] That is it for today! [28:04] Go to marketingschool.io/pro to learn more about our free community. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Lucas Lee-Tyson Lucas Lee-Tyson on YouTube Growth Cave Connect with Lucas Alex Hormozi GymLaunch Madgicx Roam Research Rich Schefren Todd Brown Ready, Fire, Aim The Third Door Leveling Up with Alex Banayan   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/24/202129 minutes, 4 seconds
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What To Do After Your Book Launch To Maximize Success #1684

In episode #1684, we talk about what to do after your book launches to maximize success. The work that needs to go in before you release your book is extensive, but what you do after can make or break the success it finds. Tune in and hear about how you can build funnels that start with your book but feed into upsells, subscription services, and more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:29] Today’s topic: What To Do After Your Book Launch To Maximize Success. [01:00] What Neil could have done differently after his book was released. [01:30] How to sell your book using a Click Funnel. [02:15] Offer buyers the book for free but add in upsells into their click funnel. [02:33] Making a journal accompanying your book which you use as your upsell. [02:33] Working in a system for recurring revenue where the book is at the top of the funnel. [04:30] That is it for today! [04:31] Go to marketingschool.io/pro to learn more about our free community. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Click Funnels Self-Publishing School High-Performance Habits DotCom Secrets   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/23/20215 minutes, 36 seconds
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How Eric Got $50,000 in Book Sales From Clubhouse #1863

In episode #1683, we talk about how Eric sold $50,000 worth of his new book by promoting it on Clubhouse. Networking on Clubhouse feels far more authentic than other platforms and this is all because of the power of voice. Tune in to hear how Eric has leveraged this and made it part of a larger sales funnel for his book to great success. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:29] Today’s topic: How Eric Got $50,000 in Book Sales From Clubhouse [01:05] The Clubhouse room that Eric organized to promote his book. [01:27] The number of people that showed up online. [01:27] Promoting levelingup.com in the room which has bonus bulk sale offers. [02:33] People who changed their profile pictures to receipts they got after buying the book. [02:59] How genuine the voice testimonies to Eric were.  [04:18] What people who don’t have audiences like Eric’s should do first. [05:53] That is it for today! [05:54] Go to marketingschool.io/pro to learn more about our free community. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/22/20216 minutes, 56 seconds
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Ad Costs Will Continue To Skyrocket, Here’s How To Fix That #1682

In episode #1682, we give you actionable steps to decrease the amount you are spending on ads while continuing to keep conversions high. Advertising online means advertising in an auction-based environment, which means prices are not going to go down anytime soon. Hear how you can use product lear growth, A/B testing, solid SEO strategies, and more to hack online advertising today. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:29] Today’s topic: Ad Costs Will Continue To Skyrocket, Here’s How To Fix That [00:30] Social platforms are auction-based, meaning prices will keep going up. [00:58] Optimize conversions to squeeze more revenue out of each visitor. [01:32] Experience a new form of shopping and selling using B8TA. [02:10] Experiment with product-led growth instead of paying per click. [03:38] The compounding effects of a solid SEO strategy. [03:47] Targeting people based on what parts of your site they interact on. [04:10] Rotating between different versions of an ad. [05:46] Partner with relevant products and splitting the costs. [04:42] That is it for today! [04:45] Go to marketingschool.io/pro to learn more about our free community.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: VWO Optimizely Google Optimize B8TA   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/21/20217 minutes, 16 seconds
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How to Buy a Business When You Don't Have Tons of Money #1681

In episode #1681, we talk about how to buy a business when you don't have a lot of money! We get into why this task does not have to be as hard as many of us think, the array of financing options that are worth checking out, and a few resources that can help along the way. Tune in to hear how you can start out on this exciting path! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:29] Today’s topic: How to Buy a Business When You Don't Have Tons of Money. [00:39] Why to consider buying a business in the first place. [01:22] The story of Single Grain; the merger and acquisition, and lessons learned. [02:15] Finding the money through different means that will suit you. [02:50] It's not as hard as you may think if you find the right business. [03:20] Buying businesses at a small scale and building from there. [04:11] There are so many different financing options to look into! [03:30] Helpful resources for getting into the business acquisition game.  [04:42] That is it for today! [04:45] Go to marketingschool.io/pro to learn more about our free community.. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Pipe Buy Then Build HBR Guide to Buying a Small Business   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/20/20215 minutes, 53 seconds
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The Best Social Channels for Organic Growth #1680

The Best Social Channels for Organic Growth In episode #1680, we talk about the social platforms that provide the best scope for organic reach. In today’s pay-to-play landscape, reaching a wide audience organically seems less and less possible. There are still many different hacks and creative strategies you can use to get lots of followers on well-known and lesser mentioned platforms though. Tune in to learn more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Best Social Channels for Organic Growth [00:35] Build your following organically using visual posts on Pinterest. [01:13] The reach LinkedIn offers, especially in the B2B space. [01:49] Quora ranks high on google, so answering Quora questions can get you followers. [02:36] Don’t forget about YouTube, the second largest search engine in the world. [03:16] TikTok is offering big reach so they don’t get crushed by Instagram. [03:35] New features on social platforms get more love. [04:15] Exploring YouTube shorts and Snapchat spotlight. [04:35] That’s it for today! [04:36] Go to marketingschool.io/pro to learn more about our community. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Noah Kagan AppSumo Gary Tan   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/19/20215 minutes, 39 seconds
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Should You Self-Publish Your Book or Go Traditional? #1679

Should You Self-Publish Your Book or Go Traditional? In episode #1679, we weigh up the pros and cons between traditional and self-publishing. If you are trying to gain credibility as a thought leader in your field, one of the best ways to do this is by writing a book. Neils shares his experiences having gone the traditional route and Eric speaks about why he has chosen a hybrid strategy for his new book. Tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Should You Self-Publish Your Book or Go Traditional? [00:30] The differences and pros and cons between traditional and self-publishing. [01:46] Why traditional publishers can be annoying. [02:25] Traditional publishers help you publicize your book. [03:03] Limitations to the freedom of the author who publishes traditionally. [03:38] How Eric is getting the best of both worlds using hybrid publishing. [04:40] That’s it for today! [04:44] Go to marketingschool.io/pro to learn more about our community.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Hustle Leveling Up Page Two   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/18/20215 minutes, 49 seconds
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Ask Yourself This Before You Post on Social Media #1678

Ask Yourself This Before You Post on Social Media In episode #1678, we consider the main things you should ask yourself before posting a piece of content on social media. What many people don’t realize is that if your posts get low engagement in general, they will be shown to fewer people in the future. With this in mind, it is important to apply a quick filtration framework before you make that next post, and today you’ll learn more about how it works. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Ask Yourself This Before You Post on Social Media. [00:30] Would you re-share this piece of content if someone else shared it? [01:47] Algorithms show your content less if it tends to get low engagement. [02:08] Aim for content that is informative, concise, and to the point. [02:48] Why Eric loves Warren Buffet’s annual letters. [03:13] Don’t push out content that is mediocre. [03:40] That’s it for today! [03:37] Go to marketingschool.io/pro to learn more about our community.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/17/20214 minutes, 47 seconds
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How to Stand Out on Social Media in 2021 #1677

In episode #1677, we talk about how to stand out on social media in 2021. While trends always change and people keep finding new ways to go viral, the basic principle of zigging where others zag is still as relevant as ever. Tune in and hear about how to stay cutting edge and agile while continuing to bring in the views and likes. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How To Stand Out on Social Media in 2021. [00:37] How trends change and the value of zigging while others zag. [01:17] Look for what is doing well and latch onto that type of content. [02:18] How this podcast has differentiated itself. [02:45] Jumping onto platforms while they are still young. [03:38] Bringing back older trends that end up functioning like new ones. [03:53] That’s it for today! [03:54] Go to marketingschool.io/pro for a free, 14-day trial of our community.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Gary V Chris Do   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/16/20214 minutes, 59 seconds
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5 Powerful Ways to Monetize Your Blog Fast #1675

5 Powerful Ways to Monetize Your Blog Fast In episode #1675, we give you five proven ways to monetize your blog fast. If you build a website and start to get some traffic on it, you might as well implement the absolute best ways to make money from it in whatever way possible. Tune in to hear about using tracking pixels, selling native ads, linking affiliate products, and more!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Powerful Ways to Monetize Your Blog Fast. [00:30] Use affiliate products that you add links to on your blog. [01:01] Add tracking pixels; companies pay a lot for the data they gather. [01:33] Sell native ads. [02:10] Add a consulting page to your website. [02:42] Sell courses that relate to your topic. [03:17] That’s it for today! [03:24] Go to marketingschool.io/pro to get a free 14-day trial of our marketing community.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Clutch   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/14/20214 minutes, 33 seconds
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How to Rank Higher By Writing Shorter Content #1674

How to Rank Higher By Writing Shorter Content In episode #1674, we talk about how you can rank higher by writing shorter content! Although creating larger pieces of content can help your SEO ranking, it is not the only way to boost your visibility. Tune in today to hear us talk about how you can use links, user experience, multimedia, and more to hit that number one spot! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Rank Higher By Writing Shorter Content. [00:35] Why word count is not everything! [01:04] Focussing on user experience as a way to rank higher. [02:04] Aiming for the 'rank zero' position and getting a snippet featured! [02:53] The power of linking to other articles and branching out into related topics. [03:27] Including multimedia in posts to aid the ranking of your content. [03:45] The power pages concept; creating useful sub-topics under a larger banner. [04:59] Go to levelingup.com to order a copy of Eric's new book! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   ClickFlow Beginners Guide to SEO by Moz   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/20215 minutes, 40 seconds
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Does the Skyscraper Technique Work in 2021? #1673

Does the Skyscraper Technique Work in 2021? In episode #1673, we discuss whether the Skyscraper Technique still works in 2021. We have spoken often about this great method for creating content and links, developed by our good friend Brian Dean, but we thought it was about time to reevaluate its use in the new year. Tune in to hear about how it can still be effective, misunderstandings to avoid, and a whole lot more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Does the Skyscraper Technique Work in 2021? [00:28] A refresher on the Skyscraper Technique and the brains behind it, Brian Dean. [01:14] Ways in which the technique is still working and how it is being misunderstood too. [02:37] Word count is not the most important thing, it's about value. [03:54] The example of Wikipedia and why this proves the importance of updating content. [04:37] Usability, links and more to improve you traffic! [04:56] That is it for today! [04:59] Go to marketingschool.io/pro for 14 days free in our marketing community!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Backlinko Ahrefs Ubersuggest  Wayback Machine   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/12/20216 minutes, 13 seconds
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What's Google's #1 Ranking Factor for 2021? #1672

What’s Google’s #1 Ranking Factor for 2021? In episode #1672, we show you what Google’s number one ranking factor will be in 2021. In short, it’s user experience. But there’s a little more to it than that. There are many factors involved in user experience, with some of the most important ones including bounce-backs and click-throughs. In essence, it’s all down to retention and how well you serve your customer. In this episode, we offer some vital frameworks for you to use. These include loading times, first input delay, and accumulative layout. To hear about these in more detail, be sure to join us today!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: What is Google’s number one ranking factor for 2021?  [00:41] Google is all about showing websites with the best user experience. [01:20] We define what user experience is. [01:56] What core web vitals are. [02:52] Think about what kind of user experience you enjoy. [03:10] What usability really means. [03:37] That’s it for today!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Search Engine Land Screaming Frog   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/11/20214 minutes, 58 seconds
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Will AI Content Writers Replace Humans? #1671

Will AI Content Writers Replace Humans? In episode #1671, we explore the topic of whether AI copywriters will replace humans. With the advent of GPT-3, an open-source library for generating language, we have seen an influx of tools that leverage it to perform all kinds of copywriting tasks. While this might present a threat to human copywriters, Kai-Fu Lee said that AI will never be able to be truly creative. Tune in to find out whether AI copywriting tools will save you time or take your job away! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Will AI Content Writers Replace Humans? [00:44] AI copywriting tools built off GPT-3. [01:06] The lack of creativity of AI copywriting and how long this will take to fix. [01:47] The one thing you cannot take away from humans is creativity. [02:22] While it wont replace the best humans, there are indisputable uses for AI. [02:45] Will AI copywriting tools actually save time? [03:17] How will competing tools survive when they are built on open-source tech? [04:03] That’s it for today! [05:20] Go to levelingup.com to check out the book Eric is about to release! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Conversion.ai Copy.ai Copysmith.ai Kai-Fu Lee   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/10/20215 minutes, 20 seconds
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How to Grow Your Search Traffic Predictably #1670

How To Grow Your Search Traffic Predictably In episode #1670, we give you the best strategies for growing your SEO traffic. Social media platforms offer instant gratification if you make a post that goes viral, whereas the project of growing SEO traffic is a slow slog. If you are willing to put in the time and be consistent though, you will see amazing compounding effects over time. Tune in to learn about creating content around top keywords in your niche, building links to your blog, how to divide your time between the two, and more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How To Grow Your Search Traffic Predictably [00:44] Strategies Eric implemented to grow traffic on the Single Grain website. [01:08] Increase the frequency of content publishing. [01:14] Link-building strategies like posting guest content on other blogs. [01:36] Being consistent and experiencing compounding effects over time. [02:08] Neil’s process for building traffic. [02:15] Find the keywords your competitors rank for that you don’t. [02:50] Crank out content on the terms that you don’t rank for. [03:06] Find your declining articles and update them. [04:00] Focus more on serving your audience than algorithm updates. [04:20] SEO is a slow slog compared to the quick fix of social media platforms. [04:50] How Neil divides his team between creating new content and updates. [05:19] That’s it for today! [05:20] Go to marketingschool.io/pro to start your free trial in our marketing community. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Ahrefs   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/9/20216 minutes, 35 seconds
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The Quickest, Easiest Way to Connect With Top Influencers #1669

The Quickest, Easiest Way To Connect With Top Influencers In episode #1669, we share our best strategies for connecting with top influencers. When you want to connect with influencers there are definitely quick ways that you can use to do that, but will those connections develop into lasting, two-way relationships? Tune in today to find out some of the pros and cons of both long and short-game approaches to connecting with top influencers! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Quickest, Easiest Way To Connect With Top Influencers. [00:33] The influencers Eric connected with after hosting a Clubhouse room with Howard Marks. [01:44] Build lasting, two-way relationships by offering a lot of free help first. [03:18] The concrete results that Eric got by using his quick approach. [04:39] How your approach to connecting with influencers changes as your clout grows. [05:08] That’s it for today! [03:24] Go to marketingschool.io/pro to start your free trial in our marketing community.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Howard Marks   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/8/20216 minutes, 26 seconds
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7 Marketing Trends We're Excited About for 2021 #1668

7 Marketing Trends We're Excited About for 2021 In episode #16, we share seven marketing trends we're excited about for 2021! We discuss the prospects of Instagram Live interviews, the resurgence of email newsletters, YouTube, and the ever-present power of community building. For these and more, tune in to hear why you should be excited too! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Marketing Trends We're Excited About for 2021. [00:29] The possibilities of recording on Clubhouse; even more to look forward to! [00:52] Instagram Live interviews and why we can expect more and more of these. [01:17] The power of community and the rising tied that raises all boats. [01:53] Why free tools might surpass the popularity of content marketing this year. [02:19] The comeback course that email newsletters are on right now. [02:57] The steady and strong rise of voice technology and particularly voice search. [03:50] What's old is now new; the continued value and growth of YouTube.  [04:18] That is it for today! [04:20] Go to https://www.levelingup.com/ to learn more about Eric's new book!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Clubhouse Slack Substack Andreessen Horowitz MailChimp Ghost The Hustle Morning Brew Jetson OC&C MrBeast Leveling Up   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/7/20215 minutes, 37 seconds
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7 Marketing Tools We Love For 2021 #1667

7 Marketing Tools We Love For 2021 In episode #1667, we talk about seven marketing tools that we love for 2021! From old favorites like Metadata and All in One SEO, to Piñata Farms and Recurly, these tools are guaranteed to boost your content creation, targeted marketing and more! Tune in to hear our favorite picks for the year ahead. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Marketing Tools We Love For 2021. [00:30] The usefulness of Lately for optimizing your content. [01:08] How Recurly can help you with your subscription management. [02:00] The rise of meme culture and tools like Piñata Farms for meme creation. [02:27] Compiling and collating all your relevant data in Google Data Studio. [02:54] The power of the Circle community for content creators. [03:13] Get ready for the revamped version of the All in One SEO pack for WordPress! [03:35] Metadata for account-based marketing; finding specific targets.  [04:03] That is it for today! [04:24] Go to http://marketingschool.io/pro for a free trial of our Marketing School Community!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Lately Recurly Piñata Farms Elon Musk Clubhouse Google Data Studio Circle All in One SEO Metadata.io   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/6/20215 minutes, 24 seconds
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When Should You Consider BUYING Email Subscribers? #1666

When You Should Consider BUYING Email Subscribers In episode #1666, we talk about when you should consider buying email subscribers. At the end of the day, paying for subscribers only makes sense if your business model is already good enough for an investment like this to generate ROI. If this is the case, there are also some best practices for how to go about paying for subscribers, so tune in to hear what they are! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: When You Should Consider BUYING Email Subscribers. [00:27] Different ways of buying email subscribers. [00:46] A method of buying subscribers we don’t recommend. [01:08] Advertising on the email lists of your competitors. [01:53] How to look at your numbers to see if paying makes sense. [01:53] Ways some of the best newsletters are incorporating this strategy. [03:15] Don’t spend if your funnel is poor, or you have bad conversion rates and LTVs. [03:23] Go to marketingschool.io/pro to sign up for a 14 day trial for only $1.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Billy Gene Is Marketing Morning Brew The Hustle   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/5/20214 minutes, 29 seconds
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How Email Marketing Will Change In 2021 #1665

How Email Marketing Will Change in 2021 In episode #1665, we will talk about how email marketing will change in 2021. We have already begun to see added functionality in emails as far as being able to sell or purchase products from within the email itself. As far as newsletters, we believe that bundled subscriptions will emerge due to the benefits they provide to both writers and audiences. Tune in to learn more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Email Marketing Will Change in 2021. [00:27] The ability to sell or purchase products from within an email. [01:58] Bundled subscriptions that will emerge in the newsletter space. [02:51] That’s it for today! [02:52] Go to marketingschool.io/pro to sign up for a 14 day trial for only $1. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Lululemon Substack Verge TechCrunch Apple Pay   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/4/20214 minutes, 5 seconds
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The Smart Marketing Strategies That Foundr Used To Build A Long Term Business

Today we are going to talk about 'The Smart Marketing Strategies That Foundr Used To Build A Long Term Business' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/3/202128 minutes, 29 seconds
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5 SEO ‘Quick Fixes’ to Boost Your Site Today #1664

5 SEO ‘Quick Fixes’ To Boost Your Site Today. In episode #1664, we share five quick fixes that you can apply to your website to boost its SEO.  These hacks are so simple but you’d be surprised how many people don’t use them even though the gains they offer are so significant. From putting your dynamic content on a CDN to simply optimizing your site’s UI, tune in today to hear all five SEO hacks! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 SEO ‘Quick Fixes’ To Boost Your Site Today. [00:27] Put both your static and dynamic content on your CDN. [01:30] Update your content to boost your site’s traffic. [01:56] Make your website as user-friendly as possible. [02:33] Use the Ahrefs SEO Health Tool to check your SEO score. [02:51] Get the top ten pages from Google Search Console and link to them in your blog. [03:15] That’s it for today! [03:24] Go to marketingschool.io/pro to sign up for a 14 day trial for only $1.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Google Page Insights Pingdom Content Decay Google Page Experience Ahrefs Google Search Console   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/2/20214 minutes, 27 seconds
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Why Google Is Re-Ranking Your OLD Content? #1663

Why Google Is Re-Ranking Your OLD Content? In episode #1663, Neil and Eric talk about why your old content might be re-ranking on Google. Your content’s ranking is not permanent and can go up and down. Find out why you should be keeping things fresh, how to focus on user experience, and figuring out which keywords work best. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why Google Is Re-Ranking Your OLD Content? [00:29] When you produce content, its ranking can fluctuate over time. [00:59] Some content, like events, is timebound but other things are evergreen. [01:37] Keep things updated and fresh, even just the videos, images, and UX. [02:09] You have to think about whether you are creating the best experience possible. [02:22] Look at the keywords on old posts and see how they rank. [02:45] That’s it for today! [02:45] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Google Search Central   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/1/20213 minutes, 56 seconds
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Google’s Top 3 Major Ranking Factors for 2021 #1662

Google’s Top 3 Major Ranking Factors for 2021 In episode #1662, Neil and Eric talk about Google’s three major ranking factors this year. You will hear about the importance of user metrics, why you should be thinking long-term as a digital marketer, and much more. Tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Google’s Top 3 Major Ranking Factors for 2021. [00:30] Number 1: User metrics, usability, and user experience. [01:35] Google’s job is to deliver a good search experience so they can run ads. [02:10] Number 2: Think long-term, similar to how investors think about compound returns. [02:54] Number 3: Keep your content up-to-date and fresh. [03:59] What can we be doing better on this podcast? Text us!  [04:19] That’s it for today! [04:19] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/28/20215 minutes, 21 seconds
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How To Level Up #1661

How To Level Up In episode #1661, we talk about how to level up! Today is the day that Eric’s book, Leveling Up is being released. On that theme, our hosts will be sharing the main habits they practice that have helped them level up to where they are today. Tune in and hear about the value of being motivated more by the game of life than by money, thinking in decades, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How To Level Up. [00:50] Today is the launch day of Eric’s book, Leveling Up! [00:54] Learning to see life and work as a game. [02:04] If you focus on money, it is hard to make it. [02:25] Learn to think in decades, but keep hustling short term. [02:51] Mistakes are fine as long as you learn from them. [03:11] Nothing in the world is new; so copy, but remix things. [04:01] Using the concept of the wealth ladder to leverage your current situation and level up. [04:51] Be patient and consistent and understand compounding effects. [06:30] Visit levelingup.com to purchase Eric’s new book! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Leveling Up   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/27/20217 minutes, 41 seconds
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How to Spend $100 on Amazon Ads and Get $1,000 Back #1660

How to Spend $100 on Amazon Ads and Get $1,000 Back In episode #1660, we talk about how to get a good ROI compared to the money you spend on Amazon ads. Amazon is the number one search engine in e-commerce, so if you have a great product and you spend a reasonable amount on ads, you’ll get great reviews after people purchase, and that will boost sales even more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Spend $100 on Amazon Ads and Get $1,000 Back [00:30] Generate good reviews because they lead to more purchases over time. [01:27] Amazon has the most searches in the e-commerce space. [01:38] Advertising on Amazon is still simplistic and there are different ad formats. [02:19] Spending money on ads delivers ROI in the long run, so be patient. [02:32] Start with a great product and the ROI will follow. [02:41] Use retargeting to help your conversions more. [02:50] Visit levelingup.com to purchase Eric’s new book!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Leveling Up   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/26/20213 minutes, 59 seconds
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How to Get 5-Star Reviews Organically on Amazon #1659

How to Get 5-Star Reviews Organically on Amazon In episode #1659, we talk about ways to get 5-star reviews organically on Amazon. Whether you are publishing a book or selling any other kind of product, these strategies are guaranteed to help you on this important mission. Reviews can drastically improve your sales numbers, so tune in to hear about the best tips we have for you! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Get 5-Star Reviews Organically on Amazon. [00:28] Why your Amazon reviews are important! [00:59] Ways that people are gaming the system in order to get good reviews. [01:34] Utilizing the power of ambassadors for your business or product. [02:35] Listening to feedback and comments to boost your average review score. [03:12] A useful tool for bulk review requests. [03:52] The place of patience in this endeavor; it takes time! [04:24] That’s it for today! [04:27] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Leveling Up JungleScout   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/25/20215 minutes, 26 seconds
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How Kelly Roach Used The Live Launch Method To Quickly Build An 8-Figure Coaching Business That Focuses On *Gasp* Retention!

How Kelly Roach Used The Live Launch Method To Quickly Build An 8-Figure Coaching Business That Focuses On Gasp Retention! In this episode, we sit down with Kelly Roach, the CEO and founder of Unstoppable Entrepreneur, an online business incubator that helps CEOs scale their business. In today’s show, we find out from Kelly what this process looks like, how Unstoppable Entrepreneurs nurture their clients, and why live launches helped accelerate Unstoppable Entrepreneur’s growth. We kick off the episode by finding out more about Kelly and her background, as well as her business. Kelly shares details about the Unstoppable Entrepreneur customer journey, where clients learn skills like revenue competence, audience building, and how to stand out in the market. Following this, we hear about how accountability sets Kelly’s business apart from similar services. Kelly uses dozens of touchpoints throughout her program on a weekly basis, like a live Facebook group, for example. Building on this, she then delves into what has given her business so much success. Listeners will benefit from hearing about live launches, and how they became one of Kelly’s most important tools in business. The live launch method, as Kelly tells us, was born from a series of failures, and was used as a slow build to accumulate clients through social selling. To hear more about how you can scale your business, be sure to join us today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:24] Today’s guest is Kelly Roach, CEO, and founder of Unstoppable Entrepreneur. [00:50] Kelly shares information about herself and Unstoppable Entrepreneur. [01:12] What Kelly focusses on with her Unstoppable Entrepreneur business. [01:44] The market-type that Kelly targets. [02:32] The skills Kelly brings from her Fortune 500 background. [02:51] Kelly’s client sweet spot. [03:24] Kelly describes the client journey for Unstoppable Entrepreneur sign-ups. [04:34] What conviction means to Kelly and what it implies for her core offering.  [08:16] Why accountability is a game-changer and what it can do for you. [09:15] How Kelly keeps her clients accountable. [11:32] Hear some of the numbers of Kelly’s business. [15:20] We talk about the importance of retention and long-term thinking.  [18:10] Kelly shares how to hire the right people, the right way. [19:54] The most effective thing Kelly has been doing for customer acquisition. [22:15] How Kelly makes the live structure work for her brand and customer acquisition. [23:17] Kelly details how she structures her offerings.  [24:56] Then, Kelly expands on what the daily structure of her course looks like. [27:14] Kelly’s business journey so far. [29:20] The method to Kelly’s book funnels. [31:02] One must-read book Kelly recommends to listeners.  [31:44] A helpful tool that Kelly uses to aid her success. [32:24] That’s it for today!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Kelly Roach Kelly Roach on LinkedIn Unstoppable Entrepreneur Show Tribe of Unstoppables Bigger Than You on Amazon Live Launch Method on Amazon Think and Grow Rich on Amazon Muse   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/24/202133 minutes, 25 seconds
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5 Email Marketing Tips for Book Launches #1658

5 Email Marketing Tips for Book Launches In episode #1658, we share five email marketing tips for book launches! As Eric nears the due date for his Leveling Up book, we thought we would share a handful of actionable ways you can promote your work before it publishes. Tune in to hear about emailing excerpts, creating ambassadors, using contests, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Email Marketing Tips for Book Launches. [00:29] The power of bulk sales for books and tiered offers for customers. [01:25] Using pieces from a book as content to send to your email list. [01:59] Deadlines, countdowns, and contests as a launch date approaches. [02:29] Growing your list by connecting with peers and useful partners through cross-promotion. [02:57] Creating ambassadors and offering incentives for interested parties from your community. [04:08] That’s it for today! [04:12] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Leveling Up Clubhouse   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/23/20215 minutes, 16 seconds
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Will Clubhouse Stand The Test of Time? #1657

Will Clubhouse Stand The Test of Time? In episode #1657, we consider whether Clubhouse will stand the test of time. With so much excitement about the new platform and the rush of a host of different business owners and personalities trying to maximize its early real estate, hopes are high for this new way of connecting. Tune in to hear us talk about the reasons we think it will continue to grow and what its ceiling might be! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Will Clubhouse Stand The Test of Time? [00:28] Clubhouse's recent billion-dollar valuation. [01:05] Heavy usage early on and the numbers game as it grows over time. [02:02] The question of moderation and how this might play out in Clubhouse's rooms. [03:02] Recording rooms, avoiding ads, and the possibility of monetization. [04:45] Plotting the likely future of Clubhouse, and the size to which it might grow. [05:00] A smart strategy from Eric for growing your network on the platform! [05:41] Strong oration mixed with the potential for discoverability.  [06:33] That is it for today! [06:36] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Clubhouse Marc Andreessen Leveling Up   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/20217 minutes, 43 seconds
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1 Metric That Reveals If Your Page Is Actually Converting #1656

1 Metric That Reveals If Your Page Is Actually Converting In episode #1656, we give you the metric you should consult to check if your page is converting or not. Conversion rates are important but they don’t give you an accurate picture of whether your business is making money. That is why we choose to look at a metric called ARPU, or average revenue per user, instead. Tune in to learn why this metric is important and how can optimize it as well. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 1 Metric That Reveals If Your Page Is Actually Converting. [00:29] Why conversion rates are relative thus not fully truthful. [00:49] Rather assess how much revenue you are generating per visitor. [01:35] Different ways to use to increase your average revenue per user. [02:02] Find purchasing objections customers have, and answer them. [02:18] The relationship between price, conversions, and profitability. [02:35] You can close deals using DMs too. [03:27] That is it for today. [03:28] Go to levelingup.com to check out Eric’s new book!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/20214 minutes, 37 seconds
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When Is Page Design More Important Than Copywriting? #1655

When Is Page Design More Important Than Copywriting? In episode #1655, Neil and Eric talk about the importance of good page design and touch on some instances when it is more important than copywriting. Yes, strong copy increases conversions, but page layout and user experience have a major part to play too. Tune in to hear more about how better design leads to better results.   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: When Is Page Design More Important Than Copywriting? [00:29] Copy is responsible for conversion, but sometimes page design is more important. [00:45] Why page design is so important in your checkout process. [01:15] Design has to be consistent across the different platforms you use. [01:52] User experience is a key part of good design. [02:36] Airbnb and Apple are standout examples of companies with carefully considered design. [03:36] Great design is the product of meticulous decision-making. [04:08] That’s it for today! [04:08] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Airbnb Tripadvisor Dribbble Behance Leveling Up   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/20/20215 minutes, 21 seconds
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7 Small CRO Tweaks That Had BIG Impacts #1654

7 Small CRO Tweaks That Had BIG Impacts In episode #1654, Neil and Eric talk about seven conversion rate optimization changes that have had big impacts on their business. You will hear about the benefits of having a countdown timer, why you should personalize the page, and how to add order bumps if you can. For all this, and a whole lot more, be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Small CRO Tweaks That Had BIG Impacts. [00:30] Number 1: Insert a countdown timer somewhere on your page. [00:47] Number 2: Change the link from ‘upgrade’ to ‘7-day free trial.’ [01:03] Number 3: Add personalization to the page. [01:40] Number 4: Look at what Legion Athletics does with price per serving. [02:13] Number 5: Include an extra pop-up on the page to see magic happen. [02:24] Number 6: Make your checkout two steps instead of one. [02:45] Number 7: Figure out ways to add order bumps.  [03:09] That’s it for today! [03:09] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Legion Athletics Russell Brunson   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/19/20214 minutes, 19 seconds
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The 1 Habit That Will Grow Your Personal Brand #1653

The 1 Habit That Will Grow Your Personal Brand In episode #1653, Neil and Eric talk about how consistency will grow your personal brand. We learn about the importance of consistently posting on social media and why you should be patient when it comes to your success. Be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The 1 Habit That Will Grow Your Personal Brand. [00:27] Get out there and push your brand on social media consistently. [01:05] You are not necessarily going for home runs every time you make content. [01:55] It takes two to three years to build an audience. [02:29] Consistency stacks on itself and ultimately leads to results that stick. [03:20] Overnight success takes years to happen. [03:34] That’s it for today! [03:34] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Clubhouse Michael Jordan Leveling Up   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/18/20214 minutes, 44 seconds
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3 Ways to Restore Lost Trust With Your Audience #1652

3 Ways to Restore Lost Trust with Your Audience In episode #1652, we talk about three ways you can restore trust you might have lost with your audience. It is not uncommon for this to happen, so be proactive in how you choose to fix it. Be sure to tune in today to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 3 Ways to Restore Lost Trust with Your Audience. [00:29] Number one: Confront what happened and tell people how you will fix it. [01:20] Number two: Go above and beyond when trying to restore trust. [02:10] Number three: Give it time and keep pushing forward. [02:52] If things get super dire, you can always totally rebrand. [03:18] That’s it for today! [03:18] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   BP Spectrum Verizon   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/17/20214 minutes, 30 seconds
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How to Make Your Brand Feel More Authentic #1651

How to Make Your Brand Feel More Authentic In episode #1651, Neil and Eric talk about ways to make your brand feel more authentic. We find out about the power of having your audience see and hear you, and the benefit of being real and having faith that you will find your tribe. Be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Make Your Brand Feel More Authentic. [00:39] How hearing a voice gives you an immediate insight into authenticity. [01:19] The importance of being real when talking about your brand. [02:07] You will never be able to please everyone, so be yourself. [02:50] Examples of influencers who are authentic and have stuck to their guns. [04:04] That’s it for today! [04:04] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Clubhouse Will.i.am Paris Hilton Grant Cardone Oprah Winfrey Gary Vaynerchuk Logan Paul Jake Paul MrBeast Nate Robinson Floyd Mayweather Conor McGregor   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/16/20215 minutes, 21 seconds
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10x Your Book Preorders With This Bulk Strategy #1650

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2/15/20214 minutes, 42 seconds
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What All Bestselling Book Launches Have In Common #1649

What All Bestselling Book Launches Have in Common In episode #1649, we hear about what bestselling book launches have in common. Neil talks about the company he used when launching his book, and Eric shares why he decided to write Leveling Up. Be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What All Bestselling Book Launches Have in Common. [00:37] What made Neil’s book, Hustle, a bestseller: hiring ResultSource. [01:23] Sometimes ‘bestseller’ is an empty signifier and a vanity metric. [01:54] The Lindy Effect and the importance of having a book that stands the test of time. [02:32] Why Neil wouldn’t write a book again. [03:12] Eric’s motivation for writing his book and the hybrid publishing model he chose. [04:13] That’s it for today! [04:13] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Hustle ResultSource How to Win Friends & Influence People The Lindy Effect The Coaching Habit Michael Bungay Stanier Leveling Up   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/20215 minutes, 19 seconds
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5 Book Promotion Ideas To Get Your First 1,000 Sales #1648

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2/13/20215 minutes, 42 seconds
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How to Market Your Book Without an Audience #1647

How to Market Your Book Without an Audience In episode #1647, Neil and Eric share ways to market your book without an audience. As a New York Times best-selling author, Neil has firsthand experience on the matter, and Eric offers details on his podcast tour to promote his soon-to-be-released book. Tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Market Your Book Without an Audience. [00:49] Why podcast interviews are one of the best ways to promote your book. [01:44] Audio is a powerful way to build relationships with people. [02:04] Eric’s approach to setting up his podcast tour for his upcoming book. [03:24] How Eric got booked on 25 podcasts through Clubhouse.  [03:58] That’s it for today! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Hustle Leveling Up Chartable Clubhouse   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/12/20215 minutes, 16 seconds
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Do Fractional SEOs Work? #1646

Do Fractional SEOs Work? In episode #1646, we explore the topic of whether fractional SEOs work. What we mean by fractional is ‘part-time’. Part-time employees occupy what we call the murky middle — they have no incentive to go all-in on your vision for your company. Tune in and hear more about why fractional employees don’t work out and why you should hire contractors or full-time staff instead! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Do Fractional SEOs Work? [00:30] What ‘fractional’ means in the context of employees. [01:20] Rather hire a contractor than a part-time employee. [01:54] Fractional employees can’t go all-in and gel with a company [02:22] If you can’t afford contractors, hold off until you are ready. [03:00] That is it for today! [03:01] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Charlie Munger   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/11/20214 minutes, 12 seconds
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Funnels Vs. Cycles #1645

Funnels Vs. Cycles In episode #1645, we learn about the major difference between funnels and cycles. While we love click funnels, it is important to think about other aspects like sales and hiring more long-term. Be sure to tune in today to hear more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Funnels Vs. Cycles. [00:27] Explaining what a funnel is and the major problem with it. [01:13] How a cycle differs from a funnel in terms of its timeline. [01:45] Funnels eventually end, whereas cycles never do. [01:52] Marketing companies are good at acquisition and weak at retention. [02:38] Some of the benefits of improving retention. [03:16] Why even 5% churn is not sustainable at all. [04:26] Cycles force you to think long-term, which funnels don’t necessarily get you to do.  [04:41] That’s it for today! [04:41] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Tomasz Tunguz Redpoint Ventures Russell Brunson   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/10/20215 minutes, 59 seconds
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5 Creative Ways to Use Instagram #1644

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2/9/20214 minutes, 30 seconds
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5 Sneaky Ways to Decrease Your Facebook Ad Costs #1643

5 Sneaky Ways to Decrease Your Facebook Ad Costs In episode #1643, we share five ways to decrease your Facebook ad costs which are all very sneaky! Advertising on Facebook can be expensive if you are trying out strategies that haven’t been proven to work but today we give you a bunch of ways that will help you keep costs low and conversions high. Tune in and learn how to spot and use your competitors’ proven strategies, up engagement using the double-edged sword of controversy, build trust by initially directing traffic to an educational piece of content, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Sneaky Ways to Decrease Your Facebook Ad Costs. [00:25] Finding successful strategies your competition use on Facebook Ad Library. [00:59] Getting people to engage more using the double-edged sword of controversy. [01:36] Collecting leads on Facebook itself instead of via your website. [01:52] Another double-edged sword: Widening your targeting. [02:14] Drive traffic to an educational piece and retarget from there. [02:47] That’s it for today! [02:48] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/20213 minutes, 58 seconds
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The Hidden Importance of Reputation Management #1642

The Hidden Importance of Reputation Management In episode #1642, we talk about the hidden importance of reputation management. The meaning of reputation is basically what people think and say about you, and in today’s world of online marketing, we can think about reputation as referring to the information people see when they search you on the internet. Tune into this episode to learn about ‘quick’, ‘neutral’, and ‘long-term’ methods that you can use to correct your reputation, and the effectiveness of each strategy. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Hidden Importance of Reputation Management. [00:35] What is reputation management? [00:49] Making sure people see positive things when they see you online.  [01:48] How to correct your reputation if it has been damaged. [02:10] You can’t please everybody. [02:56] Hacking Google versus generating goodwill. [03:14] ‘Neutral’ ways of reputation management. [04:06] That’s it for today! [04:07] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Jeff Bezos Warren Buffet Apple   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/7/20215 minutes, 16 seconds
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Why It's Better to Get Rich Slowly #1641

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2/6/20215 minutes, 59 seconds
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Where to Hire Star Marketing Talent In 2021 #1640

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2/5/20216 minutes, 18 seconds
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What Mr. Beast Burger Tells You About The Future of Influencer Marketing #1639

What MrBeast Burger Tells You About The Future of Influencer Marketing In episode #1639, we explore what the MrBeast burger says about the future of influencer marketing. Recently MrBeast opened 300 burger joints at once and this initiative has been very successful due to the fact that he has leveraged his influence and partnered up to sell a product. Tune in to find out how brands and celebrities can successfully partner to make one plus one equal four today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What MrBeast Burger Tells You About The Future of Influencer Marketing. [00:36] Introducing YouTuber MrBeast and the 300 burger joints he opened at once. [01:10] How much per year MrBeast’s burger joints will make. [01:18] The notion that influencer marketing will blow up very soon. [01:36] Brands that have used influencer marketing effectively. [01:55] What brands that have been unsuccessful with influencer marketing have got wrong. [02:33] What clout kitchens are and how they combine a back-end service with an influencer. [04:10] That’s it for today! [04:11] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   MrBeast 1stPhorm Shreds SkinnyFit My First Million Podcast Clout Kitchens   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/4/20215 minutes, 21 seconds
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How This One Tool Will Help You Easily Drive 20%+ More Conversions (With Oribi CEO Iris Shoor)

In this special episode, we talk to Iris Shoor, Founder and CEO of Oribi, an alternative for Google Analytics that provides actual data insights for funnel optimization and strong audience segmentation. Our conversation starts with how Oribi distinguishes itself from other analytics platforms, and Iris highlights the fact that it is easy to use and doesn’t require a dev on your team, also getting into its customer behavior visualization features, and a whole lot more. Our guest speaks about the types of companies that would get the most value from Oribi’s services, and the approach to marketing and messaging she and her team have chosen. Along with all this, we hear about some of Oribi’s current performance metrics, Iris’s philosophy about when to raise venture capital, and her thoughts about how Oribi has found a niche and created a demand for itself too. Tune in today!   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Easy Analytics with Iris Shoor. [00:56] An introduction into Oribi; a more accessible alternative to Google Analytics. [04:40] Which kinds of online businesses Oribi is the best fit for. [05:48] Metrics for the performance of Oribi such as the conversion rate it increases. [07:10] How Oribi makes money. [07:47] The ideal traffic amount for sites looking to derive value from Oribi. [08:47] How much Oribi has raised and how many clients they serve. [09:35] The type of company and founder-vision that suits a capital raise. [11:55] Why Oribi is a good fit for agencies. [12:53] The customer acquisition strategy at Oribi and the platforms they market on. [14:47] Why Oribi markets itself as an easier alternative to Google Analytics. [16:41] Iris’ thoughts on Oribi’s messaging; creating a demand for a product. [17:55] The features of Oribi that their customers love. [19:00] Iris’ favorite business tool at the moment. [19:50] The value of aligning product and marketing. [20:40] Tools that are providing value in our remote working environments. [21:46] Fantasy and business book recommendations from Iris. [23:13] How to sign up for Oribi for a discounted rate and find Iris online. [23:19] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Iris ShoorOribi Figma 15Five Amplify Lost and Founder His Dark Materials   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/3/202124 minutes, 46 seconds
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How to Build a Community That Lasts #1638

How to Build a Community That Lasts In episode #1638, Neil and Eric talk about building a community that lasts. We hear why community is so important, the power of your first 1000 followers, and much more. Be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Build a Community That Lasts. [00:29] The definition of a community and why it is so important. [00:55] Why Neil recommends reading books about how churches and cults build their community. [01:15] What happened when Neil and Eric had their first live event. [02:17] People like belonging to something they believe in. [02:28] Why your first 1000 followers are the most important when building your community. [03:18] Community is a form of media and, therefore, a lever.  [03:38] That’s it for today! [03:38] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Social Capital Chamath Palihapitiya Kevin Kelly 1,000 True Fans Naval   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/2/20214 minutes, 42 seconds
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How to Hook People to Clicking #1637

How to Hook People to Clicking In episode #1637, Neil and Eric talk about the best ways to hook people. We hear about the importance of headlines, zigging when everyone else is zagging, and a whole lot more. Tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Hook People to Clicking. [00:29] Defining hooking in the digital marketing space. [01:17] The headline and thumbnail of YouTube videos are more important than the content. [02:02] Neil’s secret to getting people to click: do the opposite of what everyone else is doing. [03:22] How Eric researches headlines that hook people best. [05:01] If you have an idea of what you think will hook people, don’t be afraid to test it. [05:25] That’s it for today! [05:25] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Creator Economics MrBeast Clubhouse   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/1/20216 minutes, 32 seconds
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The Difference Between Neil & Eric's Agency Models #1636

The Difference Between Neil & Eric’s Agency Models In episode #1636, we speak about the main differences between Neil and Eric’s agency models. While Neil and Eric both run agencies, their philosophies around who they serve, who they hire, and what their respective endgames look like are very different. Despite these differences, the driving force behind each of our hosts’ passion for what they do is very similar! Tune in to hear more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Difference Between Neil & Eric’s Agency Models. [00:45] Neil built his agency around his goal to hire people he would like to work on his projects. [01:05] Another goal of Neil’s around building an agency that can serve clients globally. [01:28] A third goal of Neil’s agency: being scale-agnostic. [01:54] Eric’s goal to siphon the capital his agency makes into exponential revenue sources. [02:38] Why Eric’s agency primarily serves clients who spend over $30 - $50,000 a month. [02:54] The role of the traffic that Neil receives in the success of his model. [03:23] Why Neil’s true joy comes from his clients’ growth. [03:36] The game of business is all about enjoying the journey! [03:57] That’s it for today! [03:58] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/31/20215 minutes, 5 seconds
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7 Marketing Apps and Tools We're Excited About for 2021 #1635

7 Marketing Apps and Tools We're Excited About for 2021 In episode #1635, you will hear about the seven marketing apps and tools we are excited about this year. We talk about Copysmith, SparkToro, and Descript, among others, and share why they are some of the best in the business. To hear more, be sure to tune in today!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Marketing Apps and Tools We're Excited About for 2021. [00:30] Number one: Copysmith, a tool that can help with captions and headlines. [00:50] Number two: SparkToro, a platform that helps you discover what your audience reads [01:32] Number three: AlsoAsked, which allows you to discover questions people are asking. [01:58] Number four: Clubhouse, an easy way to get followers if you have time. [02:14] Number five: Exploding Topics, which gives you insights into trending topics. [02:30] Number six: reMarkable, a modern note-taking paper replacement. [02:51] Number seven: Descript, a tool that helps streamline video and audio editing.  [03:37] That’s it for today! [03:37] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Copysmith SparkToro AlsoAsked Clubhouse Exploding Topics reMarkable Descript   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/30/20214 minutes, 53 seconds
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Clubhouse Stories #1634

Clubhouse Stories In episode #1634, Neil and Eric share their experience with the hottest new platform, Clubhouse. You will hear about why Neil is not devoting much time to it at the moment, the effort Eric is putting in, and much more. Tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Clubhouse Stories. [00:40] Neil’s experience with Clubhouse and why he is waiting for it to blow up. [01:48] Why people are spending hours growing their Clubhouse following. [02:29] The amount of time Eric spent on Clubhouse and his choice to scale back. [03:08] The value of establishing yourself on a platform early on. [03:30] Eric’s experience on Clubhouse with a famous DJ, BT. [04:29] There is a lot of room for serendipitous encounters on Clubhouse. [05:40] Most people can’t afford to take Neil’s approach to growing his Clubhouse following.  [05:51] Like bitcoin, Clubhouse will probably be zero or hero. [06:00] That’s it for today! [06:00] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Clubhouse Clever Investor Grant Cardone Gary Vaynerchuk BT Naval   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/29/20217 minutes, 7 seconds
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The 7 Hottest Marketing Trends for 2021 #1633

The 7 Hottest Marketing Trends for 2021 In episode #1633, we give you the seven hottest marketing trends for 2021. You’ll hear about the rise of the concept of community and how to leverage it, the move towards content updating rather than content creation, the upsurge in subscription-based business models, and a whole lot more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The 7 Hottest Marketing Trends for 2021. [00:29] Communities are getting bigger and bigger; leveraging community as media. [01:57] Content updating will be a bigger hire than content creation. [02:55] Leveraging the power of AI for writing copy. [03:45] How length standards are changing regarding text-based and video content. [05:03] Solutions for automated accounts based marketing. [05:44] Adapting to the rise of voice search and voice commerce. [06:27] The rise of subscription-based business models and platforms. [08:00] That’s it for today! [08:01] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   community.com circle.so GPT-3 Copysmith metadata.io jetson.ai OnlyFans Substack Supercast   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/28/20219 minutes, 16 seconds
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How Billy Gene Used This One Key Secret To Explode His Marketing

In this special episode of Marketing School, we talk to Billy Gene from Billy Gene is Marketing about his expertise in the field! He talks to us about million-dollar execution, the importance of the sales side of things, and why all marketers should work on their sales skills. We also discuss the indispensability of practice and how putting in the reps is what moves the needle. Tune into this great conversation with Billy to learn all about the service he offers and how it can help you and your business immediately!   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Better Conversions Across Platforms with Billy Gene. [01:01] Billy's background and the customer base that he serves. [02:36] Moving from agency work to more durable sources of income. [03:55] Using Billy's service as a foundation to build on and grow a business. [04:41] Tactics that have Billy excited; getting customers interested on the front end first! [10:48] The time it took Billy to learn about the importance of the offer. [11:40] How Bill approaches switching things up — focussing on the numbers. [15:21] Billy's tips for improving your sales calls; reading and practicing!  [18:09] Some information on Billy's educational program and how to sign up. [19:52] Billy's market-focus and how his business is influenced by growing up on welfare. [23:22] Thoughts on personal brands and how much money to pour into them. [28:10] Considering Billy's template for success — how to level up in a similar way. [31:01] Having fun with your work — why Billy prioritizes this part of his business. [33:38] Billy Gene's surprising favorite tool! [34:32] A must-read book recommendation from Billy about business. [35:58] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Billy Gene is Marketing Billy Gene on Instagram The GENEIUS Ad-vantage Russell Brunson Facebook Ad Library Gordon Ramsay Kylie Jenner Xbox Scaling Up Verne Harnish Leveling Up Episode EO YPO   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/27/202136 minutes, 58 seconds
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Should You Micromanage Your Consultants? #1632

If You Should Micromanage Your Consultants In episode #1632, we speak about whether you should micromanage your consultants. The general agreement when it comes to HR is that one should not micromanage, but the truth s that there are some contexts in which it can’t be avoided. Tune in to learn more about how budget, time, risk, and more can factor into your decision to micromanage your consultants or not. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: If You Should Micromanage Your Consultants. [00:31] What we mean by micromanaging. [01:01] It depends on how fast you want something done. [02:05] If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys. [02:53] Weighing up the risk of the task with the skill of the consultant. [03:40] That’s it for today! [03:41] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Paul Graham   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/26/20214 minutes, 57 seconds
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3 Productivity Tips That Changed Our Lives #1631

3 Productivity Tips That Changed Our Lives In episode #1631, Eric and Neil share some of the top productivity habits that have changed their lives. Eric speaks about a few gadgets and products that have optimized his sleep, and then Neil weighs in on a simple habit of getting all emails for the day done on that same day. Then Eric takes the mic again to instruct us about the value of directing decision making by setting goals and keeping them front and center in your workspace. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Three Productivity Tips That Changed Our Lives. [00:35] Eric’s sleep hacks; taping his mouth, CBD tablets, a Slip mask, and more. [02:00] Neil’s habit of finishing all his emails before bed. [02:20] Eric’s practice of writing his major goals down to keep him focused. [03:46] That’s it for today! [03:47] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Thorn Slip Oura Ring Eight Sleep Cover   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/25/20214 minutes, 58 seconds
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Is Link Building Still Important? #1630

Is Link Building Still Important? In episode #1630, we are going to talk about whether link building is still important. Google said that the two most important things for SEO are content and links. As time goes on however, we are realizing that engagement metrics are what drives ranking. Engagement metrics are driven by link building but a whole lot of other things too. Tune in to learn how to keep your site ranking highly today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Is Link Building Still Important? [00:37] Links are still important, but a site with fewer links can still rank highly. [01:55] Engagement metrics are what drive ranking, and link building is only one way of driving engagement. [02:33] Links are becoming less and less important. [02:43] Links will help you begin to rank highly but user metrics will keep you up there. [03:00] That’s it for today! [03:32] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Google Analytics   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/24/20214 minutes, 10 seconds
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7 Quick SEO Tips For 2021 #1629

7 Quick SEO Tips For 2021 In episode #1629, we find out the seven top SEO tips for this year. Neil and Eric talk about hosting your site on a CDN, how buying websites can give you the boost you need, and why you should be embedding your non-written content into your blog. For all this and a whole lot more, be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Quick SEO Tips For 2021. [00:37] Number one: Host your site from a content delivery network. [00:48] Number two: If you have the resources, go and buy websites. [01:18] Number three: Update your content faster than you create new stuff. [01:55] Number four: Embed audio and video content on your blog to increase dwell time. [02:15] Number five: See where your content lands in the first two to three months and only build links afterwards. [02:43] Number six: Study the Google Analytics data of already well-performing content. [03:01] Number seven: Look at pages that rank well and add them to page one of your blog.  [03:32] That’s it for today! [03:32] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   CDN by MaxCDN Cloudflare   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/23/20214 minutes, 35 seconds
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5 Ways to Increase Your Customer LTV in 2021 #1628

5 Ways to Increase Your Customer LTV in 2021 In episode #1628, we hear about the five best ways to increase your customer lifetime value this year. Find out more about upping your price, the benefits of including upsells and downsells, and why you should be working on your retention as well. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Ways to Increase Your Customer LTV in 2021. [00:31] Number one: Increase your prices because pricing is your biggest lever. [01:15] Number two: Add in upsells and downsells to get people to buy more. [01:45] Number three: Work on your retention, not only sales. [02:27] Number four: Create an ecosystem where your products all work together. [03:33] Number five: Focus on customer development and find out people’s needs. [04:48] That’s it for today! [04:48] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   HubSpot Slack Levels Sam Corcos   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/22/20216 minutes, 1 second
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Do You Really Need to Write 2000 Word Articles to Rank High on Google #1627

Do You Need To Write 2,000-word Articles To Rank High on Google? In episode #1627, we are going to talk about if you really need to write 2,000-word articles to rank highly on Google. The short answer is no, and in this episode, we tell you exactly why. We touch on how user experience should always come first, and why data isn’t necessarily lying to you but it isn’t telling the truth either. Covered in today’s show are also the most important questions you should ask yourself when you’re curating content for your audience. To find out what these are and much more, be sure to join us in class today!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Today’s topic: do you really need to write 2,000-word articles to rank high on Google? [01:12] The misconceptions about high ranking long-style articles. [01:31] Why you don’t need to write that much to rank highly. [01:49] Why you shouldn’t apply long-form writing to every piece of content you put out. [02:09] How you should be thinking about the strategy side of things. [02:28] The risk of using a content style that isn’t fit for purpose. [02:35] What you should be focussing on to best serve the user experience [03:02] Reasons why you shouldn’t take all SEO advice literally. [03:38] That’s it for today!  [05:05] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Brain Dean Backlinko WickedFire   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/21/20214 minutes, 41 seconds
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How to Monetize Your SEO Traffic WIthout Ads #1626

How to Monetize Your SEO Traffic Without Ads In episode #1626, we show you how to monetize your SEO traffic without ads. This is something that everyone has the power to do and it shouldn’t cost you a dime. We focus on partnerships, affiliate marketing, and plugging in your product or service into your content. Before we say goodbye we also talk about the value behind taking your SEO traffic to email and touch on the power of the exit popup. Be sure to tune in to today’s show! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:22] Today’s topic: how to monetize how to your SEO traffic without ads. [00:26] Answering the question: what’s so bad about ads? [00:40] Why people typically use ads on their platforms. [01:30] Examples of partnership deals with podcast advertising companies. [01:53] When you should start thinking about affiliate marketing. [02:06] If you can optimize conversion through sign-up, you can make more money. [02:26] Strategies behind the services and products you offer and the content you create. [02:32] What you can do instead of call-to-actions. [02:57] Taking your SEO traffic to email. [03:34] The value of having an exit popup. [04:13] That is it for today! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Facebook Amazon   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/20/20215 minutes, 18 seconds
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How to Rank on Page 1 of Google in 2021 #1625

How to Rank on Page 1 of Google in 2021 In episode #1625, we show you how you can rank on page one of Google in 2021! This is a topic that we can go on about forever, but in today’s session, we highlight the value of making a well-functioning website, updating old content, using ‘the skyscraper technique’, creating titles that evoke curiosity, and a whole lot more. Be sure to catch today’s show for some lightning-fast tips you can use to boost your SEO in 2021! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Rank on Page 1 of Google in 2021 [00:30] Optimize the functionality and UX of your website. [00:59] Build fewer links and keep the few you make high-quality. [01:48] Using Backlinko’s ‘skyscraper technique’: Reverse engineer the top results of a search. [02:09] Iterate and make your content feel like a great product. [02:42] Increasing click-through by leveraging user signals and core web vitals. [03:38] Create content with titles that evoke curiosity. [03:50] Upping the time a person spends on a page by packing in different content types. [04:19] Update your old content to refresh it for Google’s search algorithms. [05:03] That is it for today! [05:05] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Backlinko   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/19/20216 minutes, 17 seconds
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Should You Pay to Promote Your Content? #1624

If You Should Pay To Promote Your Content In episode #1624, we talk about whether you should be paying to promote your content. Social platforms make their money through advertising, and the data is out that it is getting harder to reach people organically on them. Paid content, however, will get the eyeballs you need and once you have the reach you have been looking for, you can start to leverage your audience in different ways. Tune in to learn more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: If You Should Pay To Promote Your Content [00:28] You might not get the best organic reach, so is paying worth it? [01:11] The ratio between what to spend on content creation versus promotion. [01:45] Reasons why it is a good idea to pay to promote your content. [02:16] How paid content ends up boosting organic reach too. [02:37] Reach is the key in a content business, so you have to pay to play. [03:10] Leveraging the reach you have from paid promotions. [03:28] That is it for today! [03:29] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/18/20214 minutes, 39 seconds
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Will Clubhouse Make You Rich? #1623

Will Clubhouse Make You Rich? In episode #1623, we ask whether Clubhouse will make you rich! As this new app grows and grows, the fruits of the tree are yet to be seen, and so we wanted to consider how the platform could enable businesses and their owners to make money. Listen in as we weigh in on this question, talking about product-based companies, indirect income, and the eternal power of networking. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Will Clubhouse Make You Rich? [00:45] The way to make money from products on Clubhouse is not clear yet. [01:35] You may be able to find indirect ways of making money from Clubhouse. [02:05] A new way to connect with investors and find funding! [03:30] Finding value in relationships and sticking it out for the long game. [03:56] The unsustainable time investment necessary for success on Clubhouse. [05:08] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Clubhouse Kevin Harrington Daymond John Grant Cardone   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/17/20216 minutes, 22 seconds
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Is Clubhouse The Next Big Thing? #1622

Is Clubhouse the Next Big Thing? In episode #1622, we talk about whether Clubhouse is the next big thing or not. In a relatively short space of time, this new social channel has been growing rapidly, with many online business owners and personalities getting very excited about it. Tune in to hear us talk about the gap it might fill, the large amount of time it requires, and whether it will be sustainable in the long run! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Is Clubhouse the Next Big Thing? [00:30] A brief introduction to Clubhouse for those unfamiliar. [01:20] A voice version of LinkedIn — great for networking and learning. [01:42] Jump on now to make the most of growing a following quickly! [02:05] The time investment needed for Clubhouse; choosing which social network to focus on. [03:50] How Eric is using Clubhouse to book podcast appearances. [05:01] How to divide time between Clubhouse and running a business. [05:41] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Clubhouse Daymond John Grant Cardone Tyrese Gibson Ma$e Andreessen Horowitz   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/16/20216 minutes, 56 seconds
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4 Marketing Lessons We Learned The Hard Way #1621

4 Marketing Lessons that We Learned the Hard Way In episode #1621, we talk about the four marketing lessons that we learned the hard way. From under-researched SEO strategies to relying on old and outdated ideas, we have seen what works and what doesn't, and wanted to share these four tips with you, so you can learn quicker than we did! Tune in to hear about making mistakes early, optimizing the right way, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 4 Marketing Lessons that We Learned the Hard Way. [00:32] Think bigger picture — you have to optimize for keywords that drive volume! [01:13] Use the extra time you have in the beginning to make mistakes. [01:29] Most channels are saturated, so do your research before implementation. [02:25] Content marketing is not a quick fix — get ready for a longer journey. [03:09] Marketing experience does not always equate to success and new ideas are also powerful! [04:16] That’s it for today! [04:18] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/15/20215 minutes, 32 seconds
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The Secret to a High-Converting P.S. Section #1620

The Secret to a High-Converting PS Section In episode #1620, we share the secret to a high converting PS section! You can most commonly find PS sections in emails, although they are also often used on landing pages too. We think the PS section is a great way to cram in one or two more lines of copy that can help your conversions just a little! In this episode, Neil and Eric talk about their strategies for their different PS sections and how this translates into sales for them! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Secret to a High-Converting PS Section. [00:31] The PS section at the end of emails and examples of how it can be used. [00:45] Different places that PS sections can pop up outside of emails. [00:50] Neil's PS section; underlining speed and automation for higher conversions. [01:35] Mentioning a related topic that will interest the reader. [01:45] Eric's strategy for his PS section; keeping it light and breezy. [02:23] Using different language and tone for different accounts. [02:48] Conversion from this part of your email will not be huge, but will help you scoop up stragglers.  [03:15] That’s it for today! [03:18] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Ubersuggest ClickFlow Content Decay   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/14/20214 minutes, 29 seconds
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#1 Go-To Headline Formula If You’re Out Of Ideas #1619

The Number 1 Go-To Headline Formula If You Are Out of Ideas In episode #1619, we share the number one go-to headline formula that you can use if you are out of ideas. It may sound simple but just sticking to the task of telling people how you can solve their problem in your headline is what will make the difference for you. This combined with good research through surveys and customer conversations will ensure that you are getting the most out of your headlines. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Number 1 Go-To Headline Formula If You Are Out of Ideas. [00:34] Telling people the solution to their problem in your headline! [00:44] Acknowledge the problem while describing how you can help. [01:50] Compiling information through surveys for your stock of ideas. [02:51] That’s it for today! [02:56] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/13/20214 minutes, 2 seconds
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3 Things Your Mobile Landing Page Needs to Have #1618

Today we are going to talk about 3 Things Your Mobile Landing Page Needs to Have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/12/20214 minutes, 2 seconds
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5 Simple CRO Hacks You Can Do In 24 Hours Or Less #1617

Today we are going to talk about 5 Simple CRO Hacks You Can Do In 24 Hours Or Less. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/11/20214 minutes, 42 seconds
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How to Skyrocket Conversions on Your SaaS Landing Page #1616

How To Skyrocket Conversions on Your SaaS Landing Page In episode #1616, we teach you how to skyrocket conversions on your SaaS landing page. There are common mistakes that some landing pages for SaaS products make but in today’s show you will hear how to clear those up while optimizing conversions using the best tools out there for exit popups, countdown timers, heat mapping, personalization, and more. We also cover a great strategy that involves allowing users to test your product out before signing up, so tune in to learn more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How To Skyrocket Conversions on Your SaaS Landing Page. [00:42] Getting people to engage in your SaaS product before registering. [03:27] Great tools to use for exit popups and countdown timers. [04:08] Classic mistakes SaaS landing pages make. [04:22] Testing using heat mapping tools like Crazy Egg and Hotjar. [04:33] Adding a level of personalization using Clearbit. [04:55] The possibility of reversing your funnel for any app. [05:23] That’s it for today! [05:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Mike Kamo Hello Bar Digital Telepathy OptinMonster Deadline Funnel Crazy Egg Hotjar Clearbit   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/20216 minutes, 33 seconds
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How to Network With People That Are More Successful Than You #1615

How To Network With People That Are More Successful Than You In episode #1615, we talk about how to network with people that are more successful than you! Having a strong network is of utmost importance for the success of your business, so it is important to know how to reach out and build relationships with people who can help you grow. Tune in to learn about how you can form connections by hosting free dinners and offering free help! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How To Network With People That Are More Successful Than You. [00:33] The benefits of networking with those more successful than us. [01:22] What Eric did to build his network in the early days when he didn’t have one. [02:28] Neil’s trick of offering free help to those he aims to build relationships with. [04:17] Reframing your mindset from ‘how to get more money’, to ‘how to help more’. [05:13] That’s it for today! [05:14] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Jayson Gaignard on LinkedIn Zig Ziglar Influence   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/9/20216 minutes, 16 seconds
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How to Run a Remote-First Business The Right Way Ep. #1614

How to Run a Remote-First Business The Right Way. In episode #1614, we are going to talk about how to correctly run a remote-first business. With so many businesses turning to the remote-first structure, how can you assure success? Tune in as we discuss some of our key tips for creating a productive remote team. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Run a Remote-First Business The Right Way. [00:31] Examples of what a remote-first business is. [01:02] Importance of having a clear operating system for your remote-first business. [01:42] Creating a results-based culture for running a successful remote team. [02:58] Using project management tools to create accountability within your team. [04:17] Setting out core values, measurables, and goals. [04:47] The benefits of keeping your remote teams small. [05:49] Understanding the value of face-to-face meetings for your teams.  [06:33] That’s it for today! [06:34] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Scaling Up Traction: Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) Asana Zapier   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/8/20217 minutes, 44 seconds
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What’s The Best / Worst Cold Email We’ve Ever Received| Ep. #1613

What’s The Best or Worst Cold Email We’ve Ever Received In episode #1613, we going to talk about the best or worst cold email that we’ve ever received. Whether it’s a spammy subject line or a wall of text, there are a lot of things that can tank your cold email. Stay tuned to find out what makes a cold email a success. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What’s The Best or Worst Cold Email We’ve Ever Received. [00:33] Two best cold emails that we’ve ever received — employment outreach. [01:32] Why a cold email that points out an error is so effective. [03:04] The most common cold emails that never work: unclear, unformatted. [03:50] How a bad subject line can immediately tank your cold email. [04:13] That’s it for today! [04:27] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/7/20215 minutes, 30 seconds
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How Many Times Should You Followup on Cold Outreach?| Ep. #1612

How Many Times Should You Followup on Cold Outreach? In episode #1612, we talk about how many times you should followup on the cold outreach that you do. Can a followup email really change the outcome of your cold outreach? Stay tuned as we dig into the stats, what a sales cadence is, and how to actually get the real responses. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Many Times Should You Followup on Cold Outreach? [00:31] The definition of cold outreach. [00:53] Sending three emails versus one email, you typically get a 39% higher response rate. [01:38] How to space out your three followup emails. [01:47] Why cold outreach should still be used for all aspects of your business. [02:06] Process for cold outreach followup: sales cadence. [02:49] When to actually stop reaching out or following up. [03:27] What to do when you are not getting any responses at all: who are you targeting?  [04:00] That’s it for today! [04:01] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/6/20215 minutes, 21 seconds
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How to 10x Cold Email Conversions Before Hitting Send | Ep. #1611

How to 10x Cold Email Conversions Before Hitting Send In episode #1611, we are going to discuss how you can 10x those cold email conversions before hitting send. The number one thing to keep in mind is that cold email still works as an effective marketing tool, and there are many supporting tactics to help you close the deal. Stay tuned as we dive in! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to 10x Cold Email Conversions Before Hitting Send. [00:34] The benefits of using re-marketing pixels attached to your cold emails. [02:13] Using an account based marketing tool . [02:52] Use an enticing headline: short, personalized. [03:16] Drawing potential clients in through feedback calls. [03:35] Understanding that cold email still works and is a valid marketing skill. [03:47] That’s it for today! [03:48] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Metadata   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/5/20214 minutes, 56 seconds
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Business Tax Secrets That Have Saved Us +$1,000,000s | Ep. #1610

Business Tax Secrets That Have Saved Us +$1,000,000s In episode #1610, we talk about business tax secrets that have saved us millions! Although paying your taxes brings many rewards, there are a lot of opportunities for saving money along the way. Tune is as we break down all of our tax saving tips for your business.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:   [00:25] Today’s topic: Business Tax Secrets That Have Saved Us +$1,000,000s.mp3. [00:31] QSBS: Qualified Small Business Stock can save you up to $10 million on taxes. [01:13] How to put your R&D tax credit on autopilot. [01:50] The benefit of investing your money back into business growth. [02:21] Deferring tax while the value of your business grows. [03:03] Moving to a lower tax state or Puerto Rico. [03:26] Changing your perspective on taxation as a benefit to your life. [04:01] R&D back-tax range: up to three years.  [04:19] The tax benefits surrounding depreciation. [04:50] Alternate options to paying taxes: reinvesting in people and business growth. [05:36] That’s it for today! [05:38] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Boast.ai MainStreet   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/4/20216 minutes, 54 seconds
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All The Products and Software We Use to Create Marketing School | Ep. #1609

Today we're gonna talk about All The Products and Software We Use to Create Marketing School.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/3/20213 minutes, 49 seconds
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2021 Is Here. How To Get Off To A Blazing Start | Ep. #1608

2021 Is Here. How to Get Off to A Blazing Start In episode #1608, we talk about how to hit your goals this year. Most people fall short because they don’t plan properly, so tune in today to find out how to achieve everything you set out to this year! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 2021 Is Here. How to Get Off to A Blazing Start. [01:12] Why most people fail to reach their goals and how to let this not happen to you. [01:35] Reverse engineer your goal by breaking down daily tasks to get you there. [02:06] How Eric sets his business, personal, and fun goals for the year. [03:26] What Eric’s morning routine looks like; the power of reinforcement. [04:02] Having 90-day goals and aligning your company with these. [04:14] Neil’s morning routine and how it contributes to his productivity. [04:57] There should be some type of cadence to all of your days.  [05:27] That’s it for today! [05:27] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Noah Kagan Think and Grow Rich   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/2/20216 minutes, 38 seconds
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Poor Onboarding Will Destroy your Retention. Here's Why (& What To Do About It) | Ep. #1607

Poor Onboarding Will Destroy your Retention. Here's Why (& What to Do About It) In episode #1607, we talk about poor onboarding, how it’s hurting you, and what you can do about it. Onboarding is not just about software; it is about how customers experience your products and services too. Be sure to tune in to find out how you can solve your onboarding problems. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Poor Onboarding Will Destroy your Retention. Here's Why (& What to Do About It). [00:35] Onboarding is about more than just software; it’s about products and services too. [01:04] If customers aren’t happy with your onboarding, they won’t keep coming back. [01:22] How to create a successful onboarding experience. [02:12] Why poor onboarding is the biggest contributor to churn. [02:45] Metrics to look at to better understand onboarding. [03:35] Neil’s onboarding experience with Conversion Rate Experts. [04:40] That’s it for today! [04:40] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Amplitude Conversion Rate Experts   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/1/20215 minutes, 50 seconds
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How to Deliver a 7-Star Experience for Clients | Ep. #1606

How to Deliver a 7-Star Experience for Clients In episode #1606, we talk about delivering a 7-star experience for your clients. Neil shares stories both of how his expectations have been exceeded and how he has exceeded clients’ expectations. We also hear about the power of going above and beyond and why this is the best marketing out there. Be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Deliver a 7-Star Experience for Clients. [00:41] Neil’s most recent experience of incredible customer service. [01:52] A 7-star experience: Neil’s story of the Mandarin Oriental in Las Vegas. [02:30] What separates a 7-star experience from a 5-star one. [02:55] Outline what each starred experience looks like and exceed expectations. [03:00] How Neil went above and beyond for a client. [04:33] The link between a 7-star experience and marketing. [05:00] There is no one way to stand out; find what works for you.  [05:14] That’s it for today! [05:14] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Four Seasons Hotels Airbnb Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/31/20206 minutes, 28 seconds
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When Should You ‘Fire’ Bad Clients? | Ep. #1605

When You Should “Fire” Bad Clients In episode #1605, we talk about “firing” bad clients. There are many reasons to let clients go, and Neil and Eric share what has caused them to make these decisions in their businesses. Tune in to hear it all!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: When You Should “Fire” Bad Clients. [00:45] Why bad clients are not just those who are not profitable. [00:52] Neil’s biggest red flag with clients: If they are rude to his team. [01:35] Why scope creep is another indicator of a bad client. [02:06] Unethical practices that Neil has fired clients over. [02:36] Misaligned expectations and why this a reason to let clients go. [03:17] If you decide to change agency direction, you should fire some clients. [04:09] That’s it for today! [04:09] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Moz   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/30/20205 minutes, 22 seconds
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5 Powerful Questions to Ask on Customer Surveys | Ep. #1604

5 Powerful Questions to Ask on Customer Surveys In episode #1604, we talk about five of the most powerful questions to ask on customer surveys. We hear about open-ended questions, gaining insights to improve user experience, and why it’s important to find out who your customers are. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Powerful Questions to Ask on Customer Surveys. [00:33] Why customer surveys are so important for your business. [00:47] Leave an optional, open-ended question at the end of the survey. [01:22] The benefits of asking customers about what you could have done better. [02:04] A question to ask about referring customers. [02:51] Demographic questions that are important to ask.  [03:37] That’s it for today! [03:37] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/29/20205 minutes, 5 seconds
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Business Lessons That Eric Learned from 2020 | Ep. #1603

Business Lessons That Eric Learned from 2020 In episode #1603, we hear about the business lessons Eric has learned from 2020. We find out about his choice to slow down, the power of media as leverage, and the benefits of communicating your vision to your team. Tune in to discover Eric’s major takeaways from this year. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Business Lessons That Eric Learned from 2020. [00:36] Eric’s biggest lesson: Turning inward and unlearning his programming. [01:24] How the turtle Eric got from Puerto Rico reminds him to slow down. [01:51] Overreacting is a lot better than not reacting. [02:26] Cut quickly and do it all at once – Another big takeaway from the year. [02:38] Even in the pandemic, people still crave human connection. [03:03] Media is still an incredibly high form of leverage. [03:09] The benefits Eric has seen spending more time on Twitter and YouTube.  [04:13] Communicate the overall vision of your activities to your team. [04:56] That’s it for today! [04:56] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Only the Paranoid Survive Andrew S. Grove   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/28/20206 minutes, 18 seconds
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Business Lessons That Neil Learned from 2020 | Ep. #1602

Business Lessons That Neil Learned from 2020 In episode #1602, we talk about some of the business lessons that Neil learned from 2020. From doubling down on what’s working to making multiple hires for the same role, there was no shortage of takeaways from this year. Tune in to hear them all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Business Lessons That Neil Learned from 2020. [00:39] The biggest thing Neil learned: Double down on what’s working. [01:14] Hire multiple people for the same role and let them compete. [01:49] Don’t spend more money on ads; find out what you can give away for free. [02:47] You have to be patient and give things a few tries. [04:28] The importance of hiring people who have already done what you’re looking for. [05:55] You must give people a good severance if you let them go. [05:57] That’s it for today! [05:57] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Mailchimp   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/27/20207 minutes, 21 seconds
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Top 5 Marketing Lessons Learned in 2020 | Ep. #1601

Top Five Marketing Lessons Learned in 2020. In episode #1601, we talk about the top five marketing lessons we learned in 2020. You will hear about why you should focus on YouTube more, the power of giving things away for free, and why you should be hiring more fresh blood at your agency. Tune in to hear it all. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Top Five Marketing Lessons Learned in 2020. [00:46] Number one: Why not focusing on YouTube enough is a mistake. [01:58] Number two: Give more stuff away for free; it’s cheaper. [03:29] Number three: Why you should align all of your big projects. [04:24] Number four: Hire more fresh blood because they are more creative. [06:37] Number five: Creating content is the most high leverage thing you can do.  [07:49] That’s it for today! [07:49] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   MrBeast Anthony Pompliano   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/26/20209 minutes, 6 seconds
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Our Worst Marketing Mistakes of 2020 (+ What We Learned) | Ep. #1600

Our Worst Marketing Mistakes of 2020 (+ What We Learned) In episode #1600, we hear about the worst marketing mistakes Neil and Eric made this year. From not posting enough social content to not being more active on Twitter, there were definitely things that could have done better. Tune in to hear what was learned from these mistakes.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Our Worst Marketing Mistakes of 2020 (+ What We Learned). [00:35] Why Neil’s biggest mistake was not posting enough personal content on social media. [01:57] What Neil noticed about his conversion rate when he put more personal content out there. [02:25] Eric’s biggest mistake this year: Not posting on Twitter enough.  [03:41] That’s it for today! [03:41] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Morning Brew Kat Cole   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/25/20204 minutes, 42 seconds
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How The Covid Vaccine Will Affect Marketing | Ep. #1599

How the COVID Vaccine Will Affect Marketing In episode #1599, we talk about the impact that the COVID vaccine will have on marketing. Neil and Eric unpack the rise of digital marketing, why consumers are probably going to continue online shopping, and how the ailing economy will affect consumer behavior. Be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How the COVID Vaccine Will Affect Marketing. [00:45] Current developments with the COVID vaccine. [01:10] Neil’s thoughts on how the vaccine will be rolled out. [01:58] Not everyone will take the vaccine, so marketing will become more online-focused. [03:16] Consumers have seen the value of online shopping, so they are likely to continue. [04:04] For the first time in history, digital marketing spending has surpassed 50%. [04:24] There are still big issues with the economy, which heavily affects marketing and sales. [05:22] Why Neil and Eric believe that you should still be cautious in 2021. [06:09] Be safe and take care of yourself.  [06:16] That’s it for today! [06:16] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Pfizer Moderna AstraZeneca   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/24/20207 minutes, 37 seconds
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Are You Ready For This Google Algorithm Update in 2021? | Ep. #1598

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12/23/20206 minutes, 2 seconds
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Should you be doing podcast tours to help with sales? | Ep. #1597

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12/22/20206 minutes, 22 seconds
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This Silicon Valley Investor's Growth Philosophy will 10x your company | Ep. #1596

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12/21/20205 minutes, 27 seconds
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Why Your Emails Get Opened, But Fail to Convert | Ep. #1595

Why Your Emails Get Opened But Fail To Convert In episode #1595, we will give you some ideas about why you might not be getting the conversion rates you want with your emails. The fact is that just because you wrote an email and sent it to your subscribers, this does not mean that your sales job is done. As you’ll learn today, it is your landing page that drives conversions more than your emails themselves. Tune in and learn how to use your landing page to solve the final objections that keep people from buying, and a whole lot more today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why Your Emails Get Opened But Fail To Convert. [00:56] Why the problem is not your email but the landing page thereafter. [01:37] Answering any final objections to purchasing on your landing page. [02:07] Metrics for what good click-through rates look like. [02:44] Questions to ask to optimize your click-through rates. [03:20] Using Crazy Egg and Hotjar to assess prospect behavior. [03:33] Using non-buyer surveys to find out why people didn’t convert. [03:46] Why people end up not buying due to unanswered questions. [05:07] Making money from actual conversions rather than affiliate offers. [05:46] That’s it for today! [05:47] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Crazy Egg Hotjar   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/20/20207 minutes, 6 seconds
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How to Write Emails People Are Excited to Receive | Ep. #1594

How To Write Emails That People Are Excited To Receive In episode #1594, we talk about the value of writing effective emails and how to do so. When it comes to writing emails for your subscriber list, your goal should be to get them excited about receiving the next one. Some key tactics we mention are using brevity and setting up a problem in the body of the email which the reader has to follow a link to get the solution to. Tune in to learn more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How To Write Emails That People Are Excited To Receive. [00:34] Your goal for emails should be for people to be excited to receive the next one. [01:08] Asking people questions in emails to drive engagement. [01:28] Include content about timely topics in your emails. [01:51] Keep your emails short and to the point, and add a clickable link at the end. [02:22] Don’t provide the solution in the email, but at the other end of the link. [03:20] Some popular newsletters Eric reads. [04:08] Metrics from Neil about how well different email tactics work. [05:00] Learning about what works in emails from SEO data. [05:18] Gather data on effectiveness and use it to guide future tactics. [05:43] That’s it for today! [05:44] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Perry Marshall David Ogilvy Wall Street Journal CMO Axios Morning Brew Brian Dean Click Flow   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/19/20207 minutes, 4 seconds
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7 Best Practices For Starting Your First Podcast | Ep. #1593

Seven Best Practices for Starting Your First Podcast   In episode #1593, we will give you seven tips that will help you start and grow your first podcast. When you are just starting out in the podcasting game, there will be many kinks you have to iron out. This will be easier for you if you tune into today’s show though. You’ll hear us talk about which mics to use, how to structure your conversations, how to maximize traffic as well as your content’s reach, and a whole lot more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Seven Best Practices for Starting Your First Podcast. [00:41] Have a good microphone that doesn’t plug in using USB. [01:28] Be spontaneous in your conversation rather than scripted. [02:12] Grow your podcast by leveraging your existing audience. [02:56] Keep traffic high by listing all past episodes on hosting platforms. [03:41] Maximize reach by repurposing your content. [04:16] Ask for reviews because they help you get into ‘new and noteworthy’ lists. [04:52] What unsolicited response rates are and how they indicate the value of your show. [06:17] That’s it for today! [06:17] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Heil PR40 Jay Acunzo Marketing Showrunners   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/18/20207 minutes, 23 seconds
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How to Convert Podcast Listeners Into Customers | Ep. #1592

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12/17/20205 minutes, 13 seconds
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7 Growth Levers You Can Pull for 2021 | Ep. #1591

7 Growth Levers You Can Pull for 2021 In episode #1591, Neil and Eric discuss seven growth levers you can pull for 2021. We hear about the power of offering free content or advice, why you should not hesitate to DM someone on Twitter, and how personalized content will help you step up your game. Tune in to hear more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Growth Levers You Can Pull for 2021. [01:45] Hiring people from the community onto the payroll: How this helped Twitch explode. [02:08] Going live podcast style: What this means and how it works. [03:10] Use LinkedIn to offer people something irresistible and build your network. [04:14] Why you should give away more for free to grow your business. [05:43] Don’t underestimate the power of Twitter DMs. [06:41] How to personalize content on your website and why this works. [07:40] Be aware of your surroundings if you want to increase your sales.  [03:20] That’s it for today! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Twitch Justin Kan on Twitter The Quest with Justin Kan Loom Blizzard Entertainment Kat Cole MaxMind Guillaume Cabane PredictLeads   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/16/20209 minutes, 46 seconds
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YouTube Secrets From Creators With MILLIONS of Followers | Ep. #1590

YouTube Secrets from Creators with Tens of Millions of Followers In episode #1590, you will learn the secrets of YouTubers with tens of millions of followers. Neil and Eric share some of the key metrics to look at on your YouTube videos, how to up your click-through rate, and the importance of sticking with formulas that work. Tune in today to hear more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: YouTube Secrets from Creators with Tens of Millions of Followers. [00:38] Who MrBeast, a Youtuber with 46 million subscribers, is and the content he creates. [01:35] Some of the most important YouTube metrics to look at when creating videos. [02:24] What Eric discovered when he looked at the analytics for his videos. [02:54] Why the title and thumbnail are more important than the video itself. [03:30] The two things that increase click-through rate the most. [05:12] Why you should link viewers to you channel rather than directly to a video. [05:40] There is no need to reinvent the wheel; stick with what works.  [06:39] That’s it for today! [06:39] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   MrBeast Logan Paul Jake Paul   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/15/20207 minutes, 43 seconds
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How Marketing Can Help Sales in 2021 | Ep. #1589

How Marketing Can Help Sales in 2021 In episode #1589, you will hear about how marketing can help sales in 2021. Often these two teams compete with one another, so what if next year you could get them to work more in sync for even better results? Neil and Eric talk about goal setting, how getting sales to use marketing tools and thinking can increase conversion, and why you should have alignment meetings between the teams. Tune in today to hear more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Marketing Can Help Sales in 2021. [00:30] Marketing and sales should help, rather than clash with, each other. [00:55] Why setting moonshot goals does not work for most teams. [01:35] The importance of having sane sales quotas and goals in 2021. [01:58] How the marketing team can help sales look at things like a funnel. [02:35] Schedule sales calls; benefits and how to do it. [03:25] Tools for lead-scoring, like Madkudu and Breadcrumbs.io. [03:40] Marketing can get the messaging out there to sync with the sales team.  [04:39] Figure out how you can streamline and automate the sales team’s work. [04:46] The importance of alignment meetings between marketing and sales teams. [05:27] That’s it for today! [05:27] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   ScheduleOnce Calendly MadKudu Breadcrumbs.io   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/14/20206 minutes, 48 seconds
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Our thoughts on Onlyfans and Patreon | Ep. #1588

7 Insider’s Secrets to Launching A Book   In episode #1588, we share seven insider’s secrets to launching a book. If you want to get your books noticed, be sure to have quotes and testimonials from well-known authors on the cover. Tune in to learn more about hybrid and traditional publishing and what you can expect from working with publishers in general.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Insider’s Secrets to Launching A Book.  [00:34] Bulk book sales are now being counted as a single sale.   [01:04] Use a company like ResultSource that counts bulk sales individually. [01:23] Have quotes and testimonials from other book authors on the front and back cover.  [02:25] Consider hybrid publishing that offers the best of both self and traditional publishing. [03:02] Keep in mind that traditional publishers have all the control. [03:31] Some traditional publishers also own magazines in which they can promote your book.  [04:00] Keep in mind that most books don’t sell very well.   [04:29] Use a well-known agent if you want to go the traditional route.  [04:50] Publishers are not going to drive sales for you – the marketing is up to you.  [05:35] That’s it for today! [05:57] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   ResultSource The Coaching Habit  Page Two Books  Leveling Up   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/13/20206 minutes, 51 seconds
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7 Insider Secrets to Launching a Book | Ep. #1587

7 Insider’s Secrets to Launching A Book   In episode #1587, we share seven insider’s secrets to launching a book. If you want to get your books noticed, be sure to have quotes and testimonials from well-known authors on the cover. Tune in to learn more about hybrid and traditional publishing and what you can expect from working with publishers in general.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Insider’s Secrets to Launching A Book.  [00:34] Bulk book sales are now being counted as a single sale.   [01:04] Use a company like ResultSource that counts bulk sales individually. [01:23] Have quotes and testimonials from other book authors on the front and back cover.  [02:25] Consider hybrid publishing that offers the best of both self and traditional publishing. [03:02] Keep in mind that traditional publishers have all the control. [03:31] Some traditional publishers also own magazines in which they can promote your book.  [04:00] Keep in mind that most books don’t sell very well.   [04:29] Use a well-known agent if you want to go the traditional route.  [04:50] Publishers are not going to drive sales for you – the marketing is up to you.  [05:35] That’s it for today! [05:57] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   ResultSource The Coaching Habit  Page Two Books  Leveling Up   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/20206 minutes, 51 seconds
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7 Mistakes to Avoid When Launching a Book | Ep. #1586

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Launching a Book    In episode #1586, we discuss seven mistakes to avoid when launching your book. When you are a first-time author and have no or little experience, it is worth hiring a team of people to help you successfully bring your book to market. Tune in to hear why you must run Amazon ads and start promoting your book six months in advance!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Launching a Book. [00:35] Eric’s book, Leveling Up is coming out soon and Neil’s Hustle is already out.  [01:02] Don’t waste your time getting press if the audience is irrelevant.  [01:30] Get press with the right audience so you can get the right people.  [01:45] Don’t try to do everything by yourself, especially if you lack experience.  [02:24] The importance of doing Amazon ads to sell your books.  [02:53] Verify that things are working and your team is on track.  [03:44] Start promotions early enough – six months before the book is coming out.   [04:20] Avoid spreading yourself and your team too thin.  [04:45] Why you have to optimize your book for SEO.  [05:38] That’s it for today! [05:41] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Leveling Up  Hustle Simon Sinek   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/20206 minutes, 41 seconds
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7 Nifty Things You Can Do to Market Your Book | Ep. #1585

7 Nifty Things You Can Do to Market Your Book In episode #1585, we share seven nifty things you can do to effectively market your book. A great way to gain exposure is by being a guest on other people’s podcasts and doing email swaps with people in your industry. In this way, you get introduced to their audience and vice versa. Tune in to hear how Kickstarter can help you promote your book!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Nifty Things You Can Do to Market Your Book [00:30] Neil and Eric both have books on the market.  [01:09] Think about running Facebook ads and directing people to a contest.  [01:37] When you are doing a giveaway, you get lower quality emails coming in.  [01:55] Gain exposure by pitching yourself and talking on podcasts.  [02:40] Look for a gap where the attention is miss-priced. [03:43] Consider doing email list swaps and cross-promotions with other people.  [04:48] Figure out where your community is hanging out and go there.  [05:28] Apply and speak at conferences to generate more sales.  [06:02] Many people are promoting their books on Kickstarter.  [07:02] That’s it for today! [07:03] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Hustle Leveling Up  KingSumo Marketing School Pro Discord Slack Reddit Kickstarter John Lee Dumas    Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/10/20208 minutes, 14 seconds
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Why Eric is Doing a Book | Ep. #1584

In episode #1584, we talk about why Eric is publishing a book in today's market! With his new book, Leveling Up, Eric is hoping to connect the worlds of marketing and gamers, offering lessons to readers on how gamification can aid business pursuits. From energizing your day and tasks, to what to look out for when considering publishing a book, tune in to hear about Eric's strategy and whether it might suit you too! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why Eric is Doing a Book in Today's Day and Age. [00:42] Reasons that Eric still likes physical books in 2020! [01:38] The world of gaming and gamers and how Eric plans to take advantage of this. [02:51] Bringing excitement and energy into every day and your business. [03:02] How this book plays into a larger marketing strategy. [03:17] The main goals to keep in mind when writing a book. [04:28] Supplementary ways that publishing a book can aid your business. [04:55] Arbitrage in the book industry — connecting with gaming influencers.  [06:07] That is it for today! [06:10] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Leveling Up Naval Ravikant Tim Ferriss   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/9/20207 minutes, 32 seconds
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The Right Way Vs The Wrong Way to View Failure | Ep. #1583

In episode #1583, we talk about the right way versus the wrong way to view failure. Here at Marketing School, we have experienced many different types of failure, and the only way we have tasted success is through learning from these experiences, fueling the fire, and carrying on! It is all about avoiding the same mistakes and staying committed, so tune in to hear all about it!    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Right Way Versus the Wrong Way to View Failure. [00:35] Learning happens when you fail — but you need the right approach. [02:02] If you can avoid the same mistakes you will find your way to success! [02:40] Overly critical attitudes towards oneself and the results of these. [03:36] Using failure as fuel — no pain, no gain! [04:20] That is it for today! [04:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Bill Gates Elon Musk  Mark Zuckerberg Leveling Up   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/20205 minutes, 47 seconds
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5 Warning Signs You’re Not Cut Out to be an Entrepreneur | Ep. #1582

In episode #1582, we share five warning signs that you are not cut out to be an entrepreneur! Entrepreneurs might be widely celebrated in today's world, but that does not mean it is a line of work for everyone. Join us to hear about the signs you should look out for to evaluate if you should be in this game or not!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Warning Signs That You Are Not Cut Out to Be an Entrepreneur. [00:33] Public perception of entrepreneurs as rock stars. [01:03] The weakness of emotions — business and feelings do not mix well. [01:48] The importance of a growth-oriented approach and mindset. [02:53] Dealing with uncertainty — this is central to entrepreneurship. [04:10] Fostering a long-term outlook and getting away from shiny object syndrome. [05:35] A lack of creativity will be your downfall! [06:04] That’s it for today! [06:14] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Jack Dorsey Mark Zuckerberg Bill Gates Warren Buffett   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/7/20208 minutes, 9 seconds
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Our Top Performing Blog Posts Have 1 Thing In Common | Ep. #1581

In episode #1581, we share what our top performing blog posts all have in common. Spoiler alert, it's luck! In the end you cannot control the engagement that your content draws, you can only work hard, practice, and repeat. So, if you do this long enough, eventually something you post will catch on in a big way. Tune in to hear our tips for sticking with it so that you can get lucky too! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Our Top Performing Blog Posts and the One Thing They Have in Common. [00:35] The power and elusive nature of luck!  [01:01] Cranking out content so that some of it will inevitably stick. [01:33] The harder you work, the luckier you get — the meeting point of opportunity and preparation. [02:12] Staying consistent and creating good content through research, hard work, and repetition. [03:22] Developing a thick skin to losing and failing. [04:29] That’s it! [04:31] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Tim Ferriss Gary V   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/6/20205 minutes, 39 seconds
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How & Why You Should Promote Your Blog Content On Twitter In Today's World | Ep. #1580

How and Why You Should Promote Your Blog Content on Twitter in Today’s World   In episode #1580, we talk about how and why you should promote your blog content on Twitter in today’s world. The reality is that some of the smartest people in the world hang out on Twitter, and because it is so easy to target their accounts, the quality of the visitors your account receives is very high. Tune in and hear about a great way to promote your blog content to high-quality visitors today. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How and Why You Should Promote Your Blog Content on Twitter in Today’s World. [00:40] The smartest people in the world hang out on Twitter. [01:00] Twitter can be used organically or from a paid perspective. [01:16] Traffic might not be as high, but the quality of a Twitter visitor is. [02:14] A paid strategy for targeting accounts in your niche. [03:52] That’s it for today! [03:53] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Naval Ravikant on Twitter AngelList Blizzard Jason Lemkin SaaStr   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/20204 minutes, 40 seconds
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What We Can Learn From The Fall of Dan Bilzerian | Ep. #1579

In episode #1579, we talk about some of the lessons we can learn from the fall of Dan Bilzerian. Known as The King of Instagram, Dan is notorious for his lavish parties, extravagant holidays, and all-round over the top antics. We hear more about his decline, the problems facing his company, Ignite CBD, and ways he could potentially turn things around. For this and a whole lot more, be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What We Can Learn About the Fall of Dan Bilzerian. [00:37] Hear more about who Dan Bilzerian – the topic of this show – is. [01:38] The beginning of the end: How things started going downhill for Dan. [02:30] Why Dan’s company, Ignite CBD, is embroiled in a legal battle. [03:30] Facts about Dan that show his wealth was just a charade. [04:37] The problem with issuing personal expenses to your company. [05:34] There is no doubt Dan has done a great job of building his brand. [06:09] Ignite CBD was not driven to serve their customers; they relied too much on Dan’s brand. [06:20] Hear some of the unbelievable expenses Dan racked up. [07:31] Neil’s main takeaway: Dan’s company was consistently mismanaged. [08:20] Why Eric doesn’t necessarily think it’s the end for Dan and Ignite. [09:05] That’s it for today! [09:05] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Dan Bilzerian on Instagram Dan Bilzerian on Twitter Ignite CBD Paul Bilzerian Kevin O'Leary ‘Dan Bilzerian Is A Renter, And Someone Else Pays His Credit Card Bills: Lawsuit’   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/20209 minutes, 47 seconds
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Never Polish A Turd. | Ep. #1578

In episode #1578, we talk about why you should never polish a turd. Turds in our definition are bad ideas; no matter how well you market your turd or how well you polish it, the chances are it will fail. Tune in today and learn about why your work hours are better spent finding a product that provides real value than polishing and marketing turds. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why You Should Never Polish A Turd. [00:31] What is a turd? Ideas that won’t work which time shouldn’t be wasted on. [01:35] Find something that provides value and polish that rather. [02:06] Good marketing on a turd still won’t work. [02:40] The best marketers are customer-obsessed. [03:11] That’s it for today! [03:15] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/3/20203 minutes, 54 seconds
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How Neil & Eric Are Approaching Their 2021 Goals (Feel Free To Swipe) | Ep. #1577

How We Are Approaching our 2021 Goals In episode #1577, Neil and Eric talk about how they approach goals and goal setting. With the new year around the corner, it is important to think about what you want to achieve personally and professionally. Tune in to hear frameworks you can use to win at business and life in 2021! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How We Are Approaching our 2021 Goals. [00:56] The framework Neil uses to plan and achieve his goals going into a new year. [01:46] Why reverse engineering your goals is so helpful. [02:18] How Eric and his team approach achieving their goals for the year. [03:25] Books Eric uses to help him create his goals. [04:00] How Eric’s framework helps his team push toward their goals. [04:08] Eric’s personal goal setting and how he uses Post-It notes to do this. [05:15] That’s it for today! [05:15] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Traction 3HAG WAY Leave Some Feedback: • What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: • Neilpatel.com • Quick Sprout • Growth Everywhere • Single Grain • Twitter @neilpatel • Twitter @ericosiu © 2020 Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/2/20206 minutes, 18 seconds
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All Marketing Seems to be The Same Nowadays. Here's What to do About It. | Ep. #1576

In episode #1576, Neil and Eric talk about the fact that marketing these days all seems to be the same. We hear about what you can do to stand out, some books to read to beef up your strategy game, and the importance of always, always putting your customer first. To learn some great tips and tricks on how to win at marketing, be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How All Marketing Seems to Be the Same and What to Do About It. [00:48] Neil and Eric’s take on the current state of marketing. [01:24] If everyone is doing the same thing, your tactics will not work for as long. [01:51] Focus on the strategies you have created, not the tactics. [02:13] The benefits of reading strategy-related books. [02:43] Figure out the channel you are doing well at and double down on it. [03:31] Obsess about your customers and do what is best for them. [05:02] Great strategy book recommendations from Eric.  [05:29] Having a customer-centric company creates a brand. [05:45] That’s it for today! [05:45] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Traction Jeff Bezos Playing to Win Blue Ocean Strategy Good Strategy Bad Strategy Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/1/20207 minutes, 1 second
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7 Simple Holiday Marketing Ideas To Boost Sales | Ep. #1575

In episode #1575, we share seven holiday marketing strategies to boost your sales for products and services. Whether you create a sense of urgency by having a countdown clock on your promotions, or you collaborate with others to cross-promote each others’ goods, there is a lot you can do to boost your sales this holiday season. Tune in to learn how a Bag of Crap can be the best thing you can offer!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Simple Holiday Marketing Ideas to Boost Sales [00:34] Create urgency by having countdown timers within your holiday sale emails.   [01:00] Make use of a chat function to capture more people at the conversion point.  [01:36] Have a charity option on your checkout page and see your conversion rate goes up!  [02:38] Think about how you can bundle gift cards creatively.  [03:03] Help yourself and another company by cross-promoting each others’ products/services.   [03:53] Think about the different landing pages you can create to drive traffic.  [04:26] Do a Bag of Crap – a super effective strategy to boost sales for products and services!    [05:10] That’s it for today! [05:12] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Toms Woot    Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/20206 minutes, 24 seconds
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7 Evergreen Marketing Campaigns You Should Always Have Running | Ep. #1574

In episode #1574, we share seven evergreen marketing campaigns that you should be running permanently. Evergreen campaigns are easily automated so, once set up, there is little effort required from your side. Tune in to hear how retargeting campaigns, email sequences, and text messages can be leveraged to keep the dollars rolling in.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Evergreen Marketing Campaigns That You Should Always Have Running [00:36] An evergreen campaign is one that stands the test of time.  [00:45] Consider a retargeting campaign for those who visit your page without converting.  [01:20] Always have a set email sequence to send to your growing email list. [01:49] Look at your Google analytics to see which posts perform best and boost them.  [02:39] Do a push notification drip sequence and watch how many visitors you get!  [03:05] Text messages have more than a 90% open rate, so be sure to use this opportunity.  [03:44] Check out Russell Brunson’s webinar formula and create one of your own.    [04:21] Leverage the power of the nine-word email, created by Dean Jackson.  [05:16] That’s it for today! [05:17] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   community.com  Russell Brunson  Webinar Jam  EverWebinar Neil Patel Master Class  Dean Jackson    Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/29/20206 minutes, 32 seconds
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What Do You Do When You Run Out of Marketing Ideas? | Ep. #1573

In episode #1573, we share some things you can do when you feel stuck in your marketing strategy. Coming up with new ideas can be as simple as reading a book or blog, or going out for a walk to draw inspiration from your environment. Tune in to hear how you can tap into more creativity by speaking to other people in different industries!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What to do When You Run Out of Marketing Ideas [00:46] You often see the same marketing ideas offered across various platforms.  [01:06] Reading widely can help you come up with new ideas.  [01:52] Sometimes, switching up what you are doing produces fresh ideas.    [02:12] We tend to get stuck when we keep focusing on the same things. [02:34] Clear your headspace by going for a walk and getting inspiration out there.  [03:20] Take time to talk to other smart people in your field who are doing interesting things.  [03:44] Also engage with people who are not in marketing to have different conversations.   [04:22] Bring something creative from another industry into the world of marketing.   [04:32] Make use of UserTesting to get ideas and feedback about your website.  [04:48] That’s it for today! [04:49] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Ubersuggest Anthony Pompliano George Gammon  UserTesting   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/28/20206 minutes
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Top 5 Ways to Monetize Your Subscription Newsletter | Ep. #1572

In episode #1572, we wrap up our conversation on paid newsletters, discussing the different ways in which you can monetize your subscription newsletter. Getting sponsors on board and including up-sell and down-sell products and services are some of the easiest ways to monetize. Tune in to hear how being an affiliate for other companies can also benefit you!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Paid Newsletters, Part 3: The Top 5 Ways to Monetize Your Subscription Newsletter [00:34] The most successful newsletters have sponsorships in them.  [00:56] The key is that ads are written creatively and natively into the newsletter.   [01:17] Add up-sells and down-sells to get your audience to purchase your other products.  [01:46] Make the most of your up- and down-sells by getting a sales team to engage subscribers.  [02:01] Use Substack to offer a paid premium subscription to your newsletter.   [02:14] Be an affiliate for other related products or services to make extra money.  [02:41] Consider putting your newsletter on a website like BuySellAds who sell it for you.  [03:02] These monetization models apply to any content you produce.    [03:26] That’s it for today! [03:43] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Morning Brew The Hustle  Stacked Marketer Ubersuggest  Timothy Sykes  Substack  BuySellAds Paved   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/27/20204 minutes, 50 seconds
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How to Launch a Profitable Newsletter in 10 Minutes Flat | Ep. #1571

In episode #1571, we continue the discussion about paid newsletters, sharing how you can start one in as little as 10 minutes. Two of the most important lessons we can learn from other successful newsletters are that they are simple and consistent. Tune in to hear which tools will help you get started and allow you to ultimately profit from your newsletters.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Paid Newsletters, Part 2: How to Launch a Profitable Newsletter in 10 Minutes Flat  [00:39] Launch a newsletter quickly by using tools like Substack or ConvertKit.  [01:08] If you look at other successful newsletters, you’ll notice that they are all fairly simple.  [01:53] Consider using a tool like Kajabi that does it all for you.  [02:33] The importance of maintaining consistency and momentum with your newsletter.  [03:13] While setting up your newsletter is easy, it’s hard to create and promote consistently.  [03:33] Avoiding trying to monetize and get sponsorships too quickly.  [04:04] That’s it for today! [04:05] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Substack  ConvertKit MemberPress Morning Brew The Hustle  Stacked Marketer Kajabi    Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/26/20205 minutes, 16 seconds
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How Positioning Helped Catapult A Failing Software Business To Billions In Sales w/ April Dunford

Today we have a special bonus episode with special guest April Dunford author of Obviously Awesome! This is a highlight from April's talk at our Growth Accelerator Mastermind. To get full access to our exclusive content and more, go to http://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/25/202014 minutes, 47 seconds
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Why You Should Start a Subscription Newsletter In 2021 | Ep. #1570

In episode #1570, we bring you part one of our three-part series on paid newsletters: Why you should start a subscription newsletter in 2021! People want to learn specialized skills these days, so high-quality information is at a premium. Tune in today and learn a bunch of valuable tips for leveraging your unique knowledge through the newsletter format. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Paid Newsletters, Part 1: Why You Should Start a Subscription Newsletter in 2021. [00:36] The rise of Substack and how tech writers can go freelance using newsletters. [01:32] Why you should consider starting a paid newsletter if you are a good writer. [02:19] People want to specialize thus will pay for niched knowledge. [03:29] Once you have some traction, move to your own platform. [03:36] The value of offering people unique services above a subscription offering. [05:05 That’s it for today! [05:06] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Substack TechCrunch Airbnb Agora Tim Sykes   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/24/20206 minutes, 22 seconds
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How to Build A Strong Affiliate Website For 2021 & Beyond | Ep. #1569

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11/23/20206 minutes, 21 seconds
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The Important Tools We Use To Run The Marketing School Podcast | Ep. #1568

In episode #1568, we talk about the important tools we use to run the Marketing School podcast! Consistently putting out content is very important for successful podcasting, but having the right tools will help you maximize every minute spent behind the mic. Tune in and hear the tools we use relating to stats, repurposing, recording, SEO, analytics, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Important Tools to Run the Marketing School Podcast. [00:35] Libsyn gives us stats, hosting, and allows us to post to different places. [01:03] Using Zoom to record video, connect to guests, and repurpose content. [01:24] We use Heil PR 40 mics and Scarlett Focusrite mixers. [02:13] Submitting text and audio to Rev for transcriptions and SEO. [02:26] Spotify and Chartable: Tools for ranking and analytics. [03:09] Using IFTTT and Zapier for automatic sharing. [03:47] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Libsyn transistor.com Zoom Zencastr riverside.fm Heil PR 40 Scarlett Focusrite Rev Spotify Chartable IFTTT Zapier   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/22/20204 minutes, 50 seconds
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Nifty Business Secrets That Have Saved Us 6-7 Figures | Ep. #1567

In episode #1567, Neil and Eric discuss the main ways they have been able to save money in their businesses over the years. You will hear about the importance of hiring experienced talent, payment structures that help shave off expenses, and tracking spending like a hawk. To learn more, be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Nifty Business Secrets That Can Help You Save Six to Seven Figures. [00:35] How paying for better talent–even though it is expensive–has saved Neil money. [02:15] Avoid micromanaging people and give them goals to achieve instead. [02:50] Use a performance-based payment structure to help you save costs. [03:35] Why hiring high potential talent rather than experienced people has been expensive for Eric. [04:46] The benefits of hiring people who have already executed the tasks you need them to do. [05:13] Tracking every single expense on an Excel spreadsheet – how this has helped Neil. [06:08] That’s it for today! [06:08] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Neil Patel Digital Michael Gullaksen Measure What Matters Traction   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/20207 minutes, 23 seconds
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When Should You Trust Your Gut In Business? | Ep. #1566

In episode #1566, Neil and Eric talk about the importance of trusting your gut instincts when it comes to business. Of course, there will always be a place for data and facts, but sometimes making decisions based on what you feel intuitively can lead to great outcomes as well. To hear more about trusting your gut, be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: When You Should Trust Your Gut in Business. [00:33] What ‘trusting your gut’ actually means. [00:57] Eric’s decision to buy a magic site in his early 20s and the mistakes he made. [01:40] You have to be good at vetting potential partners and not just rely on your gut alone. [02:22] Neil’s take on when to trust your gut and when not to. [03:03] How experience can help sharpen your gut instincts. [03:52] Find the balance between having a beginner’s mindset and leveraging your experience. [04:15] That’s it for today! [04:15] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Naval   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/20/20205 minutes, 36 seconds
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SPECIAL EPISODE: How to Promote Your Content Using Tactics That Work Today with Brian Dean

Today we have a special bonus episode with special guest Brian Dean from Backlinko! This is a highlight from Brian's talk at our Growth Accelerator Mastermind. To get full access to our exclusive content and more, go to http://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/19/202018 minutes, 34 seconds
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Tactics Will Only Get You So Far | Ep. #1565

In episode #1565, Neil and Eric talk about tactics and why they can only take your business so far. Although we often hear about different tactics to implement, in order to grow your company, strategy and disruption are the important, high-level requirements that will help your business succeed. Tune in today to hear more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Tactics Will Only Get You So Far. [00:33] Strategies versus tactics: The differences between the two. [01:08] Without a strategy to back it up, tactics will always fall short. [01:14] Businesses are built off of strategies and concepts, not tactics. [02:35] The strategy that Neil used to beat his competition when he created Ubersuggest. [02:51] Tesla’s business strategies and why they are so effective. [04:20] Disruption is the key to winning in your business. [04:50] Learn about strategy first, before you get to the granular tactics.  [04:53] That’s it for today! [04:53] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Tesla Elon Musk on Twitter The Art of Strategy   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/18/20206 minutes, 5 seconds
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Creative Financing Options For Your Business | Ep. #1564

In episode #1564, Neil and Eric talk about creative ways to finance your business that do not involve bank loans or venture capital. You will hear about revenue-based financing options, deferring down payments, and how you can use a combination of these strategies to get the wheels in motion. Be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Creative Financing Options for Your Business. [00:33] Unpacking the financing options that are available. [01:04] Revenue-based financing and how this helps SaaS companies with recurring revenue. [01:59] Why getting a personal guarantor on a loan is a creative financing option. [02:37] Deferring down payments; another imaginative finance solution. [03:33] You can combine several strategies to fund your business. [03:38] The benefits Neil has seen using performance-based deals. [04:26] Companies that can help with revenue-based financing.  [04:45] That’s it for today! [04:45] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Pipe Stripe Naval David Sacks on LinkedIn Roland Frasier Lighter Capital TIMIA Capital   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/17/20206 minutes, 2 seconds
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7 Business Leaders to Grow Faster | Ep. #1563

In episode #1563, Neil and Eric share a list of seven business leaders to follow if you want to grow faster. Hear about a range of innovators, from well-known leaders like Elon Musk to under-the-radar ones like Mark Leonard, and what makes them all stand out from their peers. It is so important to follow those who will push you to be your best, so tune in today to learn more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Business Leaders That Will Help You Grow Faster. [00:45] What makes Patrick Collison, co-founder of Stripe, such an innovative thinker. [01:33] Why Elon Musk is a leader and visionary worth looking up to. [02:41] The traits that make Tobi Lutke, Founder of Shopify, such a pioneer in his industry. [03:46] Hear about Mark Leonard, Founder of Constellation Software, and why he’s worth following. [04:11] What makes Chamath Palihapitiya a noteworthy thought leader and investor. [04:55] Learn about Robert F. Smith, Founder of Vista Equity, and why you should pay attention to him. [05:41] Why admire Jack Dorsey, CEO of Square and Twitter.  [06:47] That’s it for today! [06:47] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Patrick Collison Stripe Elon Musk on Twitter Tesla Tobi Lutke Shopify Constellation Software Mark Leonard Chamath Palihapitiya on Twitter Social Capital Robert F. Smith on Twitter Goldman Sachs Vista Equity Partners Jack Dorsey on Twitter Cash App Hatching Twitter   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/20208 minutes, 4 seconds
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What Does 'Leverage' Actually Mean? The 4 Types You Need to Understand | Ep. #1562

In episode #1562, we talk about what leverage actually means. Neil and Eric discuss the four types of leverage: Capital, labor, code, and media, and which is the most important but difficult to get right. They also share some examples of influencers who have leveraged media successfully to build empires. To hear more, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What Does Leverage Actually Mean? [00:46] Capital is the first and most commonly known leverage. [00:55] Labor is a powerful type of leverage; hire people better than you. [01:27] Why code and software are considered the third type of leverage. [01:39] Content is king: Media is the fourth and newest type of leverage. [02:12] Hear why Neil believes media is the hardest thing for companies to get right. [02:58] How the Kardashians have effectively leveraged media to build an empire. [03:24] Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as an example of a politician who’s built a successful brand.  [03:54] If people know who you are, you will have a better shot at success. [04:04] Other examples of great brand builders like Gary V and Tim Ferriss. [05:06] Whatever you can, focus on the media. [05:34] That’s it for today! [05:34] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   AngelList Naval Kardashians Kylie Cosmetics  Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter Donald Trump on Twitter  Arnold Schwarzenegger Gary Vaynerchuk Crushing It! Wine Library: Tim Ferriss The 4-Hour Workweek Logan Paul   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/15/20206 minutes, 44 seconds
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How to Create A Scalable Agency | Ep. #1561

In episode #1561, Neil and Eric cover one of the topics they get asked about most often: Scaling. In part one of this two-part series, they talk about the two ways to scale your agency. This will help you not only generate more income but also buy back your time. Be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Scaling - Part One. [00:40] Scaling is not only about getting more clients; it’s about creating a scalable agency. [00:53] The most common problem Eric sees with agencies. [01:30] Benefits of creating an affiliate agency and how it helps to scale. [02:13] The power of niching down your agency when it comes to scaling. [03:11] Eric’s experience of niching down at Single Grain. [03:20] That’s it for today! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Yelp Yext   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/14/20205 minutes, 5 seconds
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Is AI Relevant Yet? Here's What You Can Use | Ep. #1560

In episode #1560, we will explore the question of whether AI is relevant yet and share some of the tools you can use. AI is definitely becoming more and more relevant and the business optimizations offered by some of the tools that utilize it are second to none. Take GPT-3 for example! Tune in to learn about some of these incredible tools. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: If AI is Relevant Yet and The Tools You Can Use. [00:37] AI has a lot of potential but there is still a long way to go. [01:10] Using RankScience for A/B testing and SEO. [01:20] Adopting ClickFlow for title tags and meta tags. [02:01] The capabilities for content generation using GPT-3. [02:44] Optimizing email with Mixmax. [03:00] How solid the AI and data insights at Facebook and Google are. [03:31] Determining high ranking keywords with MarketMuse. [03:42] Using Gong for optimizing sales conversations. [04:12] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   GPT-3 RankScience ClickFlow MixMax The Social Dilemma MarketMuse   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/13/20205 minutes, 22 seconds
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The Most Cost-Effective Way To Onboard New Hires | Ep. #1559

In episode #1559, for part three of our hiring series, we share the most cost-effective way to onboard new hires. The processes you take new employees through in their first weeks at their new job play such a vital role in the contributions they can make to your company as time moves on. Apply the skills we share today and get ready to experience the long term benefits! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Most Cost-Effective Way to Onboard New Hires. [00:39] Having an interviewee say yes to your hiring offer is just the beginning. [00:58] Giving a new employee a list of company practices. [01:36] Documenting everything internally and using that data to onboard people. [03:36] Giving new employees a buddy and making videos for them to watch. [04:24] Using a ‘no action period’ to fully indoctrinate new employees. [05:54] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Twitch Facebook   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/12/20206 minutes, 59 seconds
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Our Best Employees All Share This One Uncommon Trait | Ep. #1558

In episode #1558, for part two of our series on hiring, we will be talking about the best traits employees could have. We share the value of hiring process-oriented staff, the top three characteristics that make the perfect employee, and a secret test you can run in your interviews to test the character of interviewees. Tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Our Best Employees and How They Share This One Common Trait. [00:38] Scaling is easier with employees who are process-oriented. [01:33] The three traits of the ideal team player and why humility is the top one. [02:47] Using secret tests in interviews to test the character of interviewees. [04:08] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   The Ideal Team Player Disney   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/11/20205 minutes, 16 seconds
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5 Red Flags It’s Time To Hire More Employees | Ep. #1557

In episode #1557, we talk about the five red flags that mean you should hire more employees. Hitting that sweet spot of good-sized team, while maintaining your profit margins is central to your business' success. Today we discuss what to look out for when thinking about hiring someone new, so tune in hear about good salaries, utilization rates, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The 5 Red Flags When It's Time to Hire More Employees. [00:32] Don't pay peanuts if you want to get good help! [01:25] Overloading yourself with responsibilities in the company. [01:47] Increased profit margins means more funds to grow the team. [02:05] Maintaining a good utilization rate and a happy set of employees. [02:40] Hitting a wall with growth while being profitable. [03:48] A swamped customer service department means dropping standards. [04:05] Preparing for any scenario before you have to hire quickly.  [04:38] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Upwork Paul Graham Richard Branson Gary V   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/10/20205 minutes, 43 seconds
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What goes into a great creative | Ep. #1556

In episode #1556, we talk about what goes into a great piece of creative content! Tuning in, you will hear about customer conversations, user feedback, and the central role of answering objections. We also touch on building from an initial strategy instead of employing needless tactics. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What Goes into a Great Creative? [00:46] Incorporating user feedback and answering customer questions. [01:15] Getting to grips with customer psychology, funnel and decision position and more! [02:01] Useful resources for upping your conversational game. [02:40] Answering objections — the foundation of a good landing page. [03:15] Adopting a strategic standpoint and fitting in your tactics from there. [03:55] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Levels The Mom Test Jobs to Be Done Breakthrough Advertising   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/9/20205 minutes, 2 seconds
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How to get creatives made | Ep. #1555

In episode #1555, we discuss how to get all your creative work made. When it comes to designing creatives, there is a tool for every need and budget, from the most entry-level to the highest-end tools. Tune in to hear how you can get some design help so you don’t have to do it all!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Get Creatives Made [00:34] If you have good ideas for creatives, the challenging part is making them. [00:48] To get videos created, check out Duck Video, Chamber Media, and Harmon Brothers.   [01:39] Use Design Pickle that can create images for you quickly.  [01:49] Go to Upwork for content and video creation and development.   [01:54] CodeCanyon offers pre-made tools that you can modify or white label. [02:04] Sites like Dribbble and 99design can help you find designers and inspiration.  [02:47] Where to go to repurpose your content and segment it into multiple pieces.  [03:06] If you have the budget, find help instead of doing everything yourself.  [03:15] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Duck Video ClickFunnels  Harmon Brothers Chamber Media Fiverr  Design Pickle  Nick Shackelford Konstant Kreative   Upwork CodeCanyon  Toptal Dribbble 99designs Adwise  Repurpose House    Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/8/20204 minutes, 25 seconds
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Where to Get Creative Inspiration | Ep. #1554

In episode #1554, we share where you can go to find inspiration for new creatives. Whether you check what your competitors are up to, take a walk in the park, or scroll your social feed, you will be surprised where the most creative ideas come from! Tune in to hear which websites can help you find quick inspiration.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Where to Get Creative Inspiration [00:39] Creatives are the most important aspect of drawing attention and making ads perform.  [00:49] People like Russell Brunson drive new creatives every month. [01:09] Go to your competitors’ websites to get inspiration for ads and ad copy.  [01:56] For landing page and other inspiration, visit land-book.com and swiped.co. [02:19] The idea with swiped.co is to create a swipe file of ads or copy you like.  [02:41] Sometimes creative ideas come from the most random places!  [03:22] Don’t be closed off to any idea or make the mistake of thinking you know it all.   [03:41] Suggestions for things you can do that might give you bright ideas.  [04:05] When scrolling social media, pay attention to the things that make you stop and look.  [04:32] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Russell Brunson  Click Funnels  Wayback Machine The Anti Advertising Advertising Club land-book.com swiped.co   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/7/20205 minutes, 51 seconds
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When Should You Trust Your Gut In Business? | Ep. #1553

In episode #1553, we talk about trusting your gut in business. When you are first starting, you don’t yet have enough experience to trust your instincts, but as you learn and grow, your gut feelings about things get fine-tuned and can prove to be invaluable. Tune in to hear how you can avoid making the same expensive mistakes others did!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: When You Should Trust Your Gut in Business [00:42] Neil shares how experience refines your gut instincts over the years.  [01:14] An example of how trusting your gut pays off despite what others tell you.  [02:09] The failures you go through end up teaching you the most.  [02:29] Eric talks about learning to use black hat tactics in a white hat way.  [03:01] When you do affiliate, you are forced to create a landing page and design stuff. [03:14] Learn about the $5000 lesson Eric had on the importance of vetting your partners.   [04:10] It’s okay to make mistakes but do not repeat them.  [04:25] What sets great business people apart is their ability to learn from mistakes.  [04:50] Learn from other people’s experiences to sidestep the same pitfalls.    [05:26] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Bill Gates Elon Musk Mark Zuckerberg   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/6/20206 minutes, 37 seconds
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Here’s What Will Replace Content Marketing In 2021 | Ep. #1552

In episode #1552, we will share our thoughts on what will replace content marketing in 2021. Content marketing involves creating content through video, writing blog posts, and even doing podcasts, but what your audience truly loves is interaction, which non of these channels offer. This is why going live is the future of not just having a captivated audience but generating income too. Tune in to learn more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What Will Replace Content Marketing in 2021. [00:35] Going live on social media: It’s great for selling and people love the interaction. [01:48] All the big platforms have live capabilities now. [02:17] How much easier going live is: Blog posts take ages. [02:50] Chopping up live content and repurposing it. [03:11] Your following grows faster if you go live. [03:33] That’s it for today. [03:34] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/5/20204 minutes, 44 seconds
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How to Build an Audience When You’re Not an Expert | Ep. #1551

In episode #1551, we are going to tell you how to build an audience when you’re not an expert. By simply documenting your own learning journey to the point where you are an expert, you will undoubtedly gain followers along the way. There is also the strategy whereby you interview other experts, thereby leveraging their audience. Tune in to find out more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How To Build An Audience When You’re Not An Expert. [00:50] Documenting your journey along the way. [01:50] Using the ‘interviewing other people’ strategy. [02:31] How many hugely famous and successful people will say yes to being interviewed. [03:08] That’s it for today. [03:09] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Leveling Up Mixergy How To Win Friends & Influence People   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/4/20204 minutes, 18 seconds
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Our #1 E-Com Strategy for Black Friday 2020 (Hint: Not Discounts) | Ep. #1550

In episode #1550, we each share our number one e-commerce strategy for Black Friday 2020. Considering collaborating with a brand in the same industry to create irresistible promotions for your audience. Tune in to hear how running a contest might be just the traction you need to have a super profitable shopping season!   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Our Number One E-Commerce Strategy for Black Friday 2020. [00:41] Partner with other people in similar spaces and do promotions together. [00:52] Examples of how you can collaborate with brands in the same industry.  [01:17] After promoting your offerings to your list, promote someone else’s.  [01:32] The value of creating a contest and generating buzz around Black Friday.  [01:41] Use a tool like KingSumo Giveaways to create a contest and what it allows you to do.  [02:16] While not many people run contests nowadays, the ones who do it well, see results. [02:26] Remember that you might not get it right on the first go, so test them out first.   [03:00] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   KingSumo Giveaways    Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/3/20204 minutes, 9 seconds
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How to Make Content Go Viral On Reddit (Without Getting Banned) | Ep. #1549

In episode #1549, we share how to go viral on Reddit without getting kicked off the platform. It is important to engage in the Reddit communities and threads that are relevant to you and to add value before sharing your own stuff. Tune in to hear how you can create content that people are interested in!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Make Content Go Viral on Reddit Without Getting Banned.  [00:31] When wanting to go viral, look at the content that is already going viral.  [00:54] You won’t go viral if you write about topics people don’t care about. [01:02] It is important to have realistic expectations – going viral is hard.  [01:21] Engage with people in the communities and threads that are going viral.  [01:57] The Reddit community generally doesn’t like people sharing their own stuff. [02:21] If you regularly engage with Reddit members, they will help to push your content. [02:54] Go in there and add value and contribute to the interaction.  [03:06] That’s it for today! [03:07] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Reddit    Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/2/20204 minutes, 18 seconds
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How Many Experiments Should You Run? | Ep. #1548

In episode #1548, we talk about how many experiments you should run. Whether it be adjusting a title tag to get more clicks, running A/B tests, changing copy, trying blogging out, or whatever else you can think of, testing frequently will play a crucial role in your success. Tune in and hear how we create frameworks around our testing processes and a whole lot more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How many experiments you should run. [00:34] What do we mean by experiments? [01:00] The cadence of testing depends on how big your company is. [01:20] The ratio of marketing to business experiments you should run. [01:40] Neil suggests doing one experiment a week. [02:14] Realizing that testing will produce diminishing returns, and moving on. [02:40] How Eric systematizes the testing process in his business. [03:31] That’s it for today. [03:22] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Andrew Chen Andreessen Horowitz Brian Balfour What The Heck is EOS Traction   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/1/20204 minutes, 36 seconds
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Why Top Marketers Love Risk and Actively Seek It Out | Ep. #1547

In episode #1547, we talk about why the top marketers love risk and actively seek it out. Without risk, there can be no reward, and for some, taking risks becomes addictive simply because of the dopamine rush it produces. In this episode, we talk about some of our favorite entrepreneurs, the risks they have taken, and the amazing places this approach to life has taken them. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why The Top Marketers Love Risk and Actively Seek It Out. [00:33] A story about Eric proving how much he loves taking risks. [01:20] The rush of taking risks and how it keeps pushing you. [02:11] The dopamine rush of gaming and how it is similar to digital marketing. [02:29] From affiliate marketing to business and how this process is like a game. [03:12] Examples of great digital marketers. [03:47] With no risk, there is no reward. [04:00] Taking no risk is the biggest risk one can take. [05:28] More examples of risk-taking marketers. [05:29] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Chase Hero on Instagram Mark Zuckerberg Russel Brunson Noah Kagen AppSumo   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/31/20206 minutes, 34 seconds
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The Hidden Link Between Email Marketing and SEO | Ep. #1546

In episode #1546, we talk about the underutilized link between email marketing and SEO. Eric and Neil share how leveraging this untapped strategy has helped them grow in leaps and bounds and they share tips on how you can use this tool you didn’t even know you had. Be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Hidden Link Between Email Marketing and SEO. [00:34] Over 200 different factors go into successful SEO. [00:55] The importance of brand and people who have reiterated this message. [01:19] When people click on emails, it allows them to keep coming back to your site, building your brand. [01:50] Google is built by human beings who want to drive engagement metrics up. [02:14] The link between emails and YouTube SEO. [02:47] If you have traffic coming in from push notifications, you might as well use emails to up your SEO. [03:20] That’s it for today! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Eric Schmidt Matt Cutts Subscribers.com   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/30/20204 minutes, 11 seconds
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3 Simple Ways to Make Your Webinars More Engaging | Ep. #1545

In episode #1545, you will learn more about webinars and some ways to make them more engaging. Even in 2020, webinars are still a great way to drive sales, so it is super important that you make sure your audiences are captivated the entire time. To hear more, be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 3 Simple Ways to Make Your Webinars More Engaging. [00:34] Webinars are still a very effective way to get sales. [00:43] Learn more about what webinars actually are. [00:55] Ask people questions in the webinar to keep them engaged and get more sales. [01:23] Focus less on teaching and more on giving people ‘aha moments’. [02:55] Have someone else man the chat during your webinar. [03:20] That’s it for today! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   ClickFunnels  Livestorm   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/29/20204 minutes, 29 seconds
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How to Build a Defensible Moat Around Your Income | Ep. #1544

In episode #1544, we discuss the value of building a defensible moat around your income. People like Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger like to invest in businesses with a moat for a good reason – they don’t fall as easily when things go awry. Tune in to hear examples of the kind of moats you can build around your income and business to shield yourself from uncertainty.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Build A Defensible Moat Around Your Income.  [00:35] What we talk about when we refer to businesses that have a moat.  [00:58] Examples of what a moat in your business can be. [01:19] Over the years, moats have become harder to build but brands still seem to work.  [01:41] Brands take a long time to build and you have to offer a quality product.  [02:21] Get people to interact with your brand seven times by going omnichannel. [03:00] The importance of diversifying your income to protect yourself and how to do it.  [04:00] Survey and ask your audience what they need and expand by offering the solution.  [04:21] Building multiple income streams and making it defensible takes time – so be patient.  [04:56] A list of things you can do to create defensible moats.  [05:37] That’s it for today! [05:39] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Warren Buffett  Charlie Munger  Coca-Cola See’s Candies Ubersuggest Crazy Egg    Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/28/20206 minutes, 53 seconds
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What Eric Learned From Spending $60K A Year On Coaching | Ep. #1543

In episode #1543, Eric talks about the money he spends on coaching, and when it is/is not worthwhile. When looking for a coach, find someone you think you can learn from and who you respect, otherwise, you won’t be well-suited to each other. Tune in to learn what role our childhood plays in how we behave in business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Eric Spends $60 000 A Year On Coaching and What He’s Learned.  [00:41] When Eric first started investing in coaching and what it helped him do.  [01:08] Hear about the person he met two years ago who got him interested in coaching again.  [01:37] Think about hiring a coach when you see that person doing the thing you want to do.  [02:00] Find out what makes the CEO Whisperer’s approach to coaching unique. [02:23] Our behavior and programming in business come from our childhoods. [03:00] Why you shouldn’t expect to get a lot of value from every single call/meeting. [03:24] Keeping in mind that coaching can involve the slow unwinding of issues.  [03:57] The feedback Eric got about having to slow down and where his striving comes from.  [05:16] Why Eric believes that coaching is worth the money and advice for those considering it.  [06:17] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Ronald Reagan  EO YPO Brad Feld Fred Wilson   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/27/20207 minutes, 25 seconds
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How to Gather Priceless Customer Research for Free | Ep. #1542

In episode #1542, we give you a few ways to gather priceless customer research for free! Sound too good to be true? Well it isn’t! From online searches and surveys to simple tools that give you amazing bang for your buck, these methods are guaranteed to give you useful data. Tune into hear our full list of recommendations. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Gather Priceless Customer Research for Free. [00:32] What do we mean when we say customer research? [00:51] Easy online searches for content around learnings.  [01:29] Doubling down on the signals that someone important is giving out. [02:29] Sending out surveys to your email list. [03:25] Tracking the behavior and engagement of groups of users. [04:22] Doing what you can for the cheapest price. [04:29] That’s it for today! [04:32] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Typeform Crazy Egg Hotjar Optimizely   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/26/20205 minutes, 46 seconds
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Marketing Trends We Are Excited About for Q4 | Ep. #1541

In episode #1541, we talk about the marketing trends that we are most excited about for Q4! From the often-mentioned voice search and paid subscriptions, to stories on LinkedIn and beyond, these trends are worth keeping tabs on. Tune in hear about the things we are looking at that you should be too! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Marketing Trends We Are Excited About for Q4. [00:50] Stories on LinkedIn — why this is super exciting! [01:40] The rise of voice search and its use for purchases. [02:28] Paid newsletters and podcast subscriptions. [03:25] Interactive purchases and more, directly through emails! [04:40] Great resources to check out for more trends. [05:23] That’s pretty much it! [05:26] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Comscore TechCrunch Casey Newton The Verge Ben Thompson Agora SAM Email Bessemer Memos Shopify The Hustle Morning Brew   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/20206 minutes, 32 seconds
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Our New #1 Instagram Strategy for Growing Brand New Accounts | Ep. #1540

In episode #1540, we share our new, number one Instagram strategy for growing brand new accounts. Growing an Instagram can take a long time, but if you go Live with people who have huge followings, do guest posts on their accounts, or simply comment consistently, you can scale up super fast! Tune in and learn more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Our New #1 Instagram Strategy for Growing Brand New Accounts. [00:35] Going live with other people on Instagram. [01:45] Using guest posts to up your follower count. [02:18] Living in comments and DMs. [03:14] That’s it for today! [03:19] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Leveling Up Yellow Duck Restream Chris Do Anthony Pompliano on Twitter   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/24/20204 minutes, 22 seconds
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How to Spot Nightmare Clients Before They Ever Waste Your Time | Ep. #1539

In episode #1539, we talk about how to spot nightmare clients before they ever waste your time. Taking on difficult clients might generate more revenue, but the costs they have on you and your team might start to outweigh the benefits. Tune in today to learn how to avoid taking clients like these on, and how to ditch the ones you have already if you can afford it. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How To Spot Nightmare Clients Before They Ever Waste Your Time. [00:30] What do we mean by nightmare clients? [01:00] Deflecting nightmare clients early by setting expectations. [01:25] The danger of working with energy vampires and how to spot them. [01:59] Using lead forms to know whether clients will be the wrong fit. [02:56] If you can afford it, get rid of your current nightmare clients. [03:30] Being the bigger person and blaming yourself when getting rid of nightmare clients. [03:56] Knock-on effects of working with nightmare clients – a demotivated team. [05:10] That’s it for today! [05:11] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/23/20206 minutes, 27 seconds
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Are TV Ads Still Relevant? | Ep. #1538

In episode #1538, we are going to talk about if TV ads are still relevant. In today’s day and age, branding, reach, and impressions are vital, and it is so important to try and zag when everybody else is zigging. For these reasons, running TV ads is a great idea, so tune in and learn more about how to go about it. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Are TV Ads Still Relevant? [00:33] Why Neil is about to start running TV ads. [00:53] Running a TV ad creates the impression you are a big firm. [01:50] If you want to be big, you have to be branded, and branding is priceless. [02:10] How much your reach and impressions matter. [02:35] Running ads on Hulu, Disney and Roku. [02:45] Hit up the channels that rich people typically watch. [03:02] While TV could produce results, this is unknown, and testing is expensive.  [03:34] Consider your level and market before testing TV adverts. [03:52] That’s it for today! [03:53] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Ford Hulu Oreo Coca-Cola Disney Roku   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/22/20205 minutes, 16 seconds
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Do This If Your Facebook Ad Account Gets Banned or Suspended | Ep. #1537

In episode #1537, we hear about what to do if you if your Facebook ad account gets banned. With new policies, it is easy to get flagged, highlighting the importance of a backup plan. Tune in today to hear some top tips on what to do if you can no longer access your ad account. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Do This If Your Facebook Ad Account Gets Banned or Suspended. [00:38] The story of how Eric’s Consulting School ad account got blocked. [01:04] Hear what Eric did when his account got suspended. [01:39] Why Eric’s method of unblocking his account will not work for everyone. [02:01] What you can do to prevent your account from being banned. [02:29] When your account gets suspended, people’s jobs are on the line. [02:47] Neil’s advice: Create a new account! [03:20] That’s it for today! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Sam Ovens Sam Ovens’ YouTube Video   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/21/20204 minutes, 22 seconds
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How to Write Perfect Cold Emails That Don’t Get Ignored | Ep. #1536

In episode #1536, we cover the often-dreaded cold email. We hear about what makes a good subject line, Neil and Eric’s personal experience sending cold emails and the importance of having a good body to match the punchy subject line. Be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Write Perfect Cold Emails That Don’t Get Ignored. [00:35] Hear about the cold email Neil just received. [01:06] The cold email subject lines that Neil believes do really well. [01:26] Eric’s take on the subject lines that stand out. [02:28] Neil and Eric’s experience cold emailing Zynga. [02:51] Hear Neil’s experience of sending a cold email that turned into an ‘issue.’ [04:00] The body of your email has to match the catchy title. [03:20] That’s it for today! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Nathan Latka Zynga Poker   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/20/20205 minutes, 55 seconds
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#1 Marketing Skill That Will Get You Hired in 2021 (Hint: Not SEO or PPC) | Ep. #1535

In episode #1535, we give you the one marketing skill that will get you hired in 2020 – and it is not SEO or PPC! As Andrew Chen famously said, “All marketing channels eventually go to shit.” This means that if you still want to get seen, you need to start thinking more creatively! Tune in to hear more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 1 Marketing Skill That Will Get You Hired in 2021. [00:38] Creativity is the number one skill that will get you hired! [00:48] Our marketing channels ‘eventually go to shit,’ so success requires creativity. [01:18] Russel Brunson’s MP3 player strategy as an example of creative marketing. [01:30] Neil’s creative branding strategy that is using the TV commercial format. [02:02] Getting around ‘banner blindness’ by keeping things fresh. [02:39] How Eric and his team got more creative in their Consulting School program. [03:10] The need for more truly creative people and what skills they should have. [03:35] Knowledge of execution will take your value one step further. [03:56] Iterating quickly, a common discussion in Eric’s Consulting School program. [04:24] That’s it for today! [04:25] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Andrew Chen Russel Brunson Facebook Ad Library   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/19/20205 minutes, 37 seconds
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How to Get Clients in Today's Environment | Ep. #1534

In episode #1534, we discuss how to get clients in today’s environment. The best thing you can do is to approach prospective clients with step-by-step solutions that require zero effort on their part and be willing to do some free work at first. Tune in to hear how Loom videos can help you land the next deal!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Get Clients in Today’s Environment.  [00:30] We talk about clients for your agency or any type of service-based business.  [01:01] Look for recently funded companies in your space and see how you can help them.   [01:31] Use tools like predictleads.com to see when new staff members come on board.  [02:12] Go to people with solutions and offer to work for free at first.   [02:40] Show people how you will fix their problem and be self-sufficient when you do it.  [03:14] Make Loom videos for prospective clients to give them a sense of who you are.  [04:02] Make the most of the networking opportunities in the context of virtual events.  [04:22] Why you should not consider partnering up with other agencies or similar businesses.  [05:37] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Crunchbase  predictleads.com loom.com Predictable Revenue  hunter.io   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/18/20206 minutes, 48 seconds
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How to Find Lower Cost Engineers | Ep. #1533

In episode #1533, Neil and Eric provide some intel on how to find lower-cost engineers. They talk about what lower-cost means to them and why you shouldn’t compromise on quality. We also hear their experiences of some of the well and lesser-known talent marketplaces. To learn more about how to find great developers for pennies on the dollar, tune in today!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How To Find Lower Cost Engineers. [00:34] What Neil and Eric mean by ‘lower-cost engineers.’ [00:58] Eric’s experience with Support Shepard, a platform with a strong vetting process. [01:44] How using Net Solutions has worked for Neil and Eric over the years. [02:05] Net Solutions versus Support Shepard: When to use each platform. [02:18] Some other talent marketplaces, including Upwork and Toptal. [02:59] The story of how Eric found one of his best WordPress developers. [03:30] That’s it for today! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Support Shepard Net Solutions Sameer Jain Upwork Toptal We Work Remotely CodePen   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/17/20205 minutes
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7 Laws of Podcasting | Ep. #1532

In episode #1532, Neil and Eric dive into the seven laws of podcasting. With the medium growing and offering more opportunities than ever, now is the time to get in. We hear about the importance of consistency, repurposing content, and asking for ratings. For this, and a whole lot more, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Seven Laws of Podcasting. [00:32] How long Eric and Neil have been podcasting for. [01:18] Law 1: Be consistent, consistently. [01:47] Law 2: Have a lot of content to get more listens. [02:16] Law 3: Repurpose content across channels. [03:01] Law 4: Do keyword research, no matter the topic. [03:13] Law 5: Pay attention to your audio quality and make use of a mixer and a good mic. [04:12] Law 6: Always ask your audience for ratings. [04:33] Law 7: Stay on top of your numbers, particularly retention. [05:30] That’s it for today! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   ‎The Joe Rogan Experience Entrepreneurs on Fire with John Lee Dumas Repurpose House Focusrite Chartable   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/16/20206 minutes, 43 seconds
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7 Business Lessons From Instagram Launching 'Reels' | Ep. #1531

In episode #1531, we share seven lessons from Instagram launching Reels. Reels is very similar to TikTok, so to boost his new platform, Mark Zuckerberg called the security of TikTok in question, and now they are under severe scrutiny, allowing Reels to take the market. Tune in to hear other strategies for optimizing your launches!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Seven Business Lessons from Instagram Launching Reels. [00:30] Currently, there is an ongoing battle against TikTok.   [00:56] Instagram, owned by Facebook, is copying the concept of TikTik.  [01:03] Despite popular belief, it is not illegal or even in poor taste to copy others. [01:22] Don’t expect every launch to be a success, and keep trying new things.  [01:45] When you launch, launch with a fanfare and make sure to market correctly.  [02:20] Create buzz and noise around your offer before you launch.  [03:05] How Mark Zuckerberg got TikTok to be scrutinized and gain more traction for Reels. [03:21] A key business philosophy: if you can’t build it, crush it, or buy it!   [04:05] Know when something is not working and take it off the market quickly.  [04:49] That’s it for today! [04:51] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   TikTok Instagram Reels Mark Zuckerberg  Snapchat  Apple    Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/15/20206 minutes, 14 seconds
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How to Generate Content Ideas For Long Form Articles | Ep. #1529

In episode #1529, we talk about how to generate content ideas for long-form articles! Blogging is not dead, so do not ignore this potential traffic, it is still a great way to help users and build your business. Tune in to hear about the best ways to come up with ideas, from brainstorming to stealing! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Generate Content Ideas for Long-Form Articles. [00:31] Why are long-form articles worth your time and energy? [01:02] Finding the topics that are hot right now to write about. [01:39] The process of discovering what your competitors are doing and stealing their traffic. [02:40] Brainstorming with your team for new ideas and content creation. [03:46] That’s it for today! [03:49] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Backlinko Exploding Topics Ahrefs Ubersuggest   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/14/20204 minutes, 57 seconds
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How We've Been using Community's SMS As Another Marketing Channel | Ep. #1530

In episode #1530, we talk about how you can benefit from using Community’s texting features. Personalized, automated texting helps you to build a community that you can speak directly to and makes people feel like they know you personally. Tune in to hear about the high open and click rates of text messaging!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How We’ve Been Using the SMS Features of Community.com As Another Marketing Channel. [00:41] Have you noticed how we sometimes invite you to text us on the podcast? [01:01] Community allows you to have text-based communication with people.  [01:11] Personalization, automation, and other features that Community offers. [01:30] Hear how you can use texting to speak to a specific group of people directly.  [02:05] We are creating a community by telling people what we are going to do. [02:30] Remember: your open and click rates with text messaging is much higher. [02:53] Thoughts on how long it will be before the channel gets regulated.  [03:33] Neils talks about the high volume of spam he has been getting lately. [04:39] Be careful not to get spammy by sending multiple messages.  [05:10] That’s it for today! [05:19] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or text us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   community.com Ashton Kutcher Diddy   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/13/20206 minutes, 33 seconds
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Tools To Help With Instagram Growth | Ep. #1528

In episode #1528, we share a couple of tools to help with Instagram growth! From Canva and Ingramer to Social Blade and Tensor Social, these are the things you want in your arsenal! Tune in to hear about how to boost your growth and engagement quickly and easily! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: A Couple of Tools to Help with Instagram Growth. [00:31] The power of Tensor Social for social media insights and finding relevant accounts. [01:19] Utilizing Canva to create amazing carousels that boost engagement. [01:47] Tags matter — Ingramer can help you find the best ones. [02:25] Spying on your competition with Social Blade! [02:52] Scheduling and analytics with Facebook Creator Studio and Ad Library. [03:40] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Tensor Social Canva Ingramer Social Blade Facebook Creator Studio Sprout Social Sendible Facebook Ad Library   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/12/20204 minutes, 49 seconds
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The Unemployment Stimulus Is Making It Hard To Hire Employees - Here's What To Do | Ep. #1527

In episode #1527, we talk about the unemployment stimulus that is making it harder to hire employees right now, and what you can do about it! During the pandemic, the American government and others around the world have started to dish out unemployment checks to support those in need. In some cases this may create a disincentive for people to find employment. Tune in to hear how to navigate this tricky terrain! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Unemployment Stimulus Making it Harder to Hire Employees. [00:34] What is happening around the world right now with unemployment checks. [01:18] The right kind of people still want to work in this climate! [01:37] Looking for people who have proven themselves before. [01:52] Marketing is about storytelling — let them know the plan for the long term. [02:46] The ethics around stimulus checks and the responsibility to find work if possible. [02:57] Short term thinking and the stupidity of turning down a good work opportunity. [03:45] That is it for today! [03:48] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/20205 minutes, 14 seconds
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Should You Boost Your Ads Or Just Use The Ad Manager? | Ep. #1526

In episode #1526, we discuss whether you should boost your content or use Ads Manager. If you lack time, resources, or experience, boosting your content is going to be far simpler. However, for more complex functions, you will need to use Ads Manager. Tune in to hear which one is right for you!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Should You Boost Your Ads or Just Use the Ads Manager?  [00:38] Boosting ads is a Facebook feature that allows you to promote content. [00:59] Using Ads Manager involves going to a separate section and doing things manually.  [01:14] It is far simpler to boost ads initially than to use Ads Manager, which is complex. [01:23] If you lack the time and resources to hire someone, use boost around your area. [01:45] Ads Manager allows you to get more specific and advanced, thus a better ROI.  [02:31] Establish and implement a framework according to which to boost your content. [03:24] For conversion-related things, you might need to use Ads Manager.   [03:50] That’s it for today! [03:51] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or text us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Facebook Ads Manager   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/10/20205 minutes, 17 seconds
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7 Simple Facebook Ad Hacks For The Rest of 2020 | Ep. #1525

In episode #1425, we share seven simple Facebook ad hacks that will still work well for the rest of 2020. One of the best sources of inspiration are platforms like Facebook Ad Library or Adbeat, and keep ads interesting by rotating them frequently. Tune in to hear how you can make your cold traffic warm!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Seven Simple Facebook Ad Hack for the Rest of 2020.  [00:33] Implement the set-it-and-forget-it-retargeting strategy. [01:12] Why you should go for the reach objective rather than the conversion objective. [01:34] Remember to do audience swops – it’s an easy way of expanding your audience.  [02:02] Hear an example of how the boomerang ad can be utilized.  [02:43] Make the cold ad traffic warm by sending them to educational content first.  [03:14] Draw inspiration from other sources like the Facebook Ad Library and Adbeat.  [03:38] Get into the habit of creating files with content where you can get ideas from.  [04:11] When people leave before buying, show them to a marketing video about the offer.  [04:45] Rotate your ads to keep them fresh, even an older one that converted well in the past.  [05:44] That’s it for today! [05:46] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Click Funnels Russell Brunson   Adbeat  swiped.co    Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/9/20207 minutes, 12 seconds
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How to Hire Good Freelancers from Fiverr and Upwork | Ep. #1524

In episode #1524, we share how to find the best freelancers for the job. Test out a handful of people at the same time by giving them the same test and seeing how they fare, communicate with you, and fit in with your team. Tune in to hear why you want to stick to a specific framework for hiring!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Hire Good Freelancers from Fiverr and Upwork. [00:39] Look at people’s ratings and whether they have done relevant projects.  [00:50] Test out three or four people at the same time and choose the best one.  [01:29] It is easy to run into sketchy issues like people who outsource to others.  [02:03] Doing a test run is the only way to know the quality of their work and if they will fit in.  [02:31] If you are evaluating multiple candidates, ensure that you supply the same test. [02:55] The book Who has a scorecard that is a great tool for hiring people.  [03:27] The value of following a specific framework when it comes to hiring.  [03:57] Remember: Hiring is the key to success because employees are everything.  [04:03] That’s it for today! [04:08] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Fiverr Upwork Who   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/8/20205 minutes, 32 seconds
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How to Use Calculators and Quizzes to Skyrocket Leads with Randy Rayess, Co-Founder of Outgrow

In this special episode, we talk to Randy Rayess, the Co-Founder of Outgrow! Outgrow is a platform that allows marketers to build and launch interactive calculators to boost customer engagement for higher conversions! In our conversation, we talk about the benefits of the tools that Outgrow provides and the different ways they can be used. We also get into some of the important numbers and data from the company, the marketing channels they utilize, and a whole lot more, so tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Power of Interactive Content and Calculators with Randy Rayess. [01:25] How Outgrow works, the service they provide, and how they make money. [02:12] The business model at the company and some of their interesting statistics. [03:56] Why people should use calculators — adding this tool to your business. [05:31] The case studies that Outgrow have conducted and the data they have collected. [07:20] Getting started with Outgrow; implementing this versatile tool! [09:28] Examples of the different tools that suit specific business and applications. [11:25] Ways to promote interactive content — how Outgrow helps with this too!  [13:27] Marketing strategies and tools that have been working well for Outgrow. [15:09] Outgrow's channels that experience the most customer traffic. [16:29] The team numbers at Outgrow currently. [16:40] The best business advice that Randy has ever received! [17:42] How Randy has gone about building a good company culture. [19:32] The app that Randy has found the most useful recently! [20:12] Randy's favorite marketing tool and where he draws inspiration from currently. [20:54] A final book recommendation from Randy and how to connect with him and Outgrow. [21:50] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Outgrow Randy Rayess on LinkedIn Randy Rayess on Twitter Randy Rayess Email VenturePact WeWork Tesla Peloton Pocket Elon Musk Managing Oneself Peter Drucker   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/7/202022 minutes, 49 seconds
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How to Prevent Problems in Your Business Before They Happen | Ep. #1523

In episode #1523, we give you the most important tips for avoiding problems in your business. Your business needs to become a self-sufficient entity that is not dependent on just one person. To this end, it is important to create processes for the things that work and to document the things that do not, so that it can be applied by anyone entering the organization. Tune in to hear how implementing an operating system will help you get a grip on your company!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Prevent Problems in Your Business Before They Happen. [00:31] In the early days of business, it feels like you are constantly putting out fires. [00:42] When you only attend to the urgent, you neglect what is important.  [01:05] Create processes for the successful ways of scaling your marketing.  [01:18] For things that do not work, collect the data for why it didn’t work.  [01:49] When your business starts growing, follow an operating system like Traction.  [02:24] An operating system will teach you how to set a cadence for your company each week.  [02:56] It is about identifying long-term issues and putting solutions in place.   [03:25] Ask yourself each quarter what you should stop, start, and keep doing.  [03:49] The importance of making your business defensible.  [04:08] Try to learn from the mistakes that others have made by reading business books.  [04:50] Learn from CEO interviews or by joining peer groups.  [05:24] That’s it for today! [05:26] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Traction  Scaling Up  3HAG WAY Elon Musk YPO Vistage    Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/6/20206 minutes, 39 seconds
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#1 Way to Grow Your Instagram Following | Ep. #1522

In episode #1522, Neil and Eric share their number one way to grow your Instagram following. You will hear about the importance of collaboration and leveraging the audiences of other influencers in the space. Be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Number One Way to Grow Your Instagram Following. [00:44] Neil’s Instagram growth tip – Go live with other popular people on the platform. [01:26] Collaboration is the key to growth on any platform. [01:44] How engaging with influencers has helped Eric grow his page. [02:47] That’s it for today! [02:47] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/5/20204 minutes, 10 seconds
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#1 Way to Scale Your Marketing | Ep. #1521

In episode #1521, Eric and Neil share their takes on the number one way to scale your marketing. Eric explains why he thinks you should start with a great culture, and Neil offers his insights into documentation and processes. Be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Number One Way to Scale Your Marketing. [00:37] Eric’s scaling tip – Look at what the big companies are doing around culture. [01:05] The link between good culture, marketing, and scaling.  [01:55] A team of very good marketers is still better than one outstanding individual. [02:35] Neil’s scaling tip – Make processes around things that are working. [03:09] Break down the things that don’t work and lessons learned. [03:47] Get the mundane stuff in order.  [03:57] Resources to learn about scaling.  [04:31] That’s it for today! [04:31] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Marie Poulin Delivering Happiness Tony Hsieh Zappos   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/4/20205 minutes, 47 seconds
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7 Brutal SEO Truths | Ep. #1520

In episode #1520, we share seven brutal SEO truths! In the ever-changing world of search engine optimization, there are certain rules that can help you stay ahead of the game. One of these is that it takes constant work and adjustments! Tune in to hear about omnichannel approaches, long-term mindsets, and more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Brutal SEO Truths. [00:31] The SEO game never ends — you have to constantly update your content. [00:54] A long-term mindset is vitally important for success in SEO! [01:16] Content is king and the main tool for ranking higher. [01:32] SEO is not free, time, money, and other expenses. [01:50] Pay per click always converts better than SEO! [02:16] Tomorrow is unknown and there are constant fluctuations in the space. [02:48] Do not rely on SEO completely — go omnichannel for real success. [03:11] That’s it for today! [03:13] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/3/20204 minutes, 33 seconds
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What Type of People Make the Best Marketers | Ep. #1519

In episode #1519, we talk about the type of people that make the best marketers. Continuing our journey into helping you build the best team of marketers that you can, we are highlighting the qualities that you should watch out for during interviews, trial runs and in your business in general. Tune in to hear about player-coaches, numbness to losing and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What Type of People Make the Best Marketers. [00:32] The qualities that are common to amazing marketers. [00:55] The centrality of a growth mindset for the role of a marketer. [01:19] The player-coach mentality; finding people who work hard and also educate. [01:38] Side-projects are your friend and can translate well into the main business! [02:04] The importance of creativity and how this plays out with customers. [02:55] Research, learning and analytics — beating out the competition from different sectors. [04:06] Developing a numbness to losing in order to have staying power in the marketing game.  [05:06] Finding persistent players who can accumulate marginal gains. [05:38] The value of coachable team members — taking feedback and involving a coach. [06:47] That’s it for today! [06:49] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   MarketerHire   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/2/20207 minutes, 51 seconds
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The 2020 Way to Hire Marketers | Ep. #1518

In episode #1518, we share the 2020 way to hire marketers! During this unusual year, where so much seems to be happening all the time, you need the right strategies to make sure the best marketers can join your team. Tune in to hear about the ways we suggest to test and then sign new members for your company! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The 2020 Way to Hire Marketers. [00:31] With so much going on this year, you need a good way to hire! [00:50] Test new people as contractors and then hire those working well. [01:28] The most common question we receive in our businesses. [01:57] Using the helpful services provided by MarketerHire by SupportShepherd! [02:49] Effective ways to use LinkedIn to find the best people. [03:24] Hire early and test quickly — actions speak louder than words. [03:55] Where the rubber meets the road; getting employees to do the work.  [04:52] That is it for today! [04:54] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   MarketerHire SupportShepherd UpWork Basecamp   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/1/20206 minutes, 9 seconds
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How To Scale Your Offer With Ravi Abuvala From Scaling With Systems

In this special episode we chat with Ravi Abuvala, the Chief Scaling Officer at Scaling with Systems! Scaling with Systems is a firm that helps other companies to scale to multiple seven-figures, with the help of virtual assistants, automation and great systems. In our conversation today, we hear from Ravi about the beginnings of the business, how they typically help their clients, and some of the case studies that show the efficacy of their work. Ravi also shares some tips for young businesses and talks about his huge passion for lead generation. Tune in to hear about it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Scaling with Systems with Ravi Abuvala. [01:13] What Scaling with Systems does and examples of the types of clients they help. [01:57] A recent anecdote that exemplifies Ravi's work and his approach to scaling. [04:06] Crafting the offer and scaling — the most common focus for the company. [05:02] Ravi's tips for businesses just starting out around PMF. [06:49] The company's case study 'Zero to 3 Million in 2 Years'. [08:18] Ravi's thoughts on virtual assistants and the ones they work with. [10:22] The roles that Ravi sees as the best fit for virtual assistants. [11:58] The systems at Scaling with Systems! The importance of the seven-hour rule. [13:39] Lead generation at the company and Ravi's deep connection to this part of the business. [14:40] The team setup at Scaling with Systems and the different roles they employ.  [15:55] Pricing for customers and Ravi's philosophy towards the packages they offer.  [17:10] Revenue numbers to aim for and the best time to systematize in this way. [18:00] Marketing strategies that have Ravi excited right now — underlining the seven-hour rule! [20:01] The software tools that have helped Ravi the most recently; Plecto and Close. [21:30] Ravi's favorite business book: The Slight Edge. [22:29] Connecting with Ravi and taking advantage of some of his great offers! [23:19] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Ravi Abuvala on Instagram Scaling with Systems Scaling with Systems School TubeSift Prospect Social Plecto Close The Slight Edge The Compound Effect   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/30/202024 minutes, 17 seconds
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The Role of Marketing Has Changed (Here's How) | Ep. #1517

The role of marketing has changed and in episode #1517, we speak about how. You can no longer build a company using one marketing channel, and so to do well in the long run you have to learn how to wear multiple hats. Tune in today and hear about the value of understanding your tech and marketing stack to stay afloat in today’s competitive landscape. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How The Role of Marketing Has Changed. [00:43] Old ways of marketing that were outbound and focused on alignment. [01:33] Before, there were not many channels, compared with the current amount. [02:51] Learning to wear multiple hats to succeed in the current landscape. [02:21] Comparing the strategies Facebook and TikTok used to grow at different times. [02:40] Marketing used to target individuals, now it targets entire accounts. [03:06] Tapping into dynamic retargeting to stay top of mind. [03:28] Understand how to use all channels together if you want to do well.  [04:00] Modern marketers have to understand technology and marketing stacks. [04:28] That’s it for today! [04:30] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   David Lewis Facebook YouTube LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Snapchat TikTok Google Ads Taboola Outbrain Coca-Cola   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/29/20205 minutes, 48 seconds
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A Lebron James Card Sold For $1.8M (And How It Applies to Marketing) | Ep. #1516

In episode #1516, we talk about how the LeBron James basketball card that sold for 1.8 million dollars applies to marketing. Right now we are seeing a resurgence in card collecting trends and much of it comes down to nostalgia, scarcity, and subjective tastes around art. Many of these same feelings can be tapped into using marketing so tune in to hear how. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How A LeBron James Basketball Card Sold for 1.8 Million Dollars and How it Applies to Marketing. [00:47] There is a resurgence in basketball and Pokemon cards at the moment. [01:18] If more people talk about something, prices for it will rise. [01:32] Cards can be thought about as art, which people pay insane prices for. [02:10] Understanding the scarcity mentality and how scarce things fetch high prices. [02:51] How to capitalize on the card trend with blog posts and card selling. [02:50] Beware that rapid rises in value also come with rapid decreases. [03:14] Increasing the value of your product or service by getting influencers on board.  [04:00] Remembering trends are subjective and how to capitalize on them. [04:27] The rise in SEO versus social media marketing. [04:42] That’s it for today! [04:43] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Michael Jordan Kobe Bryant on Instagram LeBron James Pokémon Yu-Gi-Oh! Single Grain Louis Vuitton Google Trends   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/28/20205 minutes, 57 seconds
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7 Content Tools That Will Make You Shine | Ep. #1515

In episode #1515 we share seven content tools that will make you shine. If you are a content creator and you spend a lot of your time making videos, writing blogs, or doing presentations on video calls, you will want to hear these tools that help with workflow automation, visual effects, translation, and more. Tune in and hear what we have to offer you today. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Content Tools that will Make You Shine. [00:42] Jazzing up your presentations and video calls with the Mmhmm app. [01:35] Seeing where you are losing traffic using ClickFlow’s Content Decay tool. [01:59] Scheduling your content using CoSchedule. [02:18] Growing your blog by translating it into different languages using Polylang. [02:32] Automating your content creation workflow in Zapier. [03:09] Leveraging all the networks out there for your videos using Restream. [03:28] Airtable: Build Excel spreadsheets on steroids.  [04:13] That’s it for today! [04:14] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Mmhmm Phil Libin Evernote ClickFlow CoSchedule Polylang Zapier Restream Airtable   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/27/20205 minutes, 36 seconds
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Why You Should Think Like a Businessperson (not an entrepreneur) | Ep. #1514

In episode #1514, we tell you why you should think like a businessperson and not an entrepreneur. While many people call themselves entrepreneurs, most of them are actually businesspeople, and so it would benefit them to think like the latter. Tune in to find out more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why You Should Think Like A Businessperson and Not An Entrepreneur. [00:30] The distinction between entrepreneurs and businesspeople. [01:36] Thinking about financial impact versus dreaming up big ideas. [02:07] Do not stress about truly innovating, rather use existing business models. [03:22] Follow the best investors like Warren Buffet who just buy things that work. [04:04] Being the next Elon Musk requires living his lifestyle, which is not easy. [04:30] That’s it for today! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Jim McKelvey  Square SpaceX Tesla The Boring Company Elon Musk KissMetrics Howard Schultz Warren Buffett See’s Candies   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/26/20205 minutes, 41 seconds
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7 Tools to Grow Your Traffic | Ep. #1513

In episode #1513, we share seven tools that will help you grow your traffic. When trying to ramp up your traffic, whether it be on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, WordPress, or your website, it is all about using insights to optimize your marketing. Tune in today and learn the best tools to do this, whatever your platform of choice. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Tools to Grow Your Traffic. [00:32] Traffic insights using ClickFlow and their Content Decay feature. [00:52] TubeBuddy and VidIQ, two tools for driving YouTube traffic. [01:23] Ad insights and driving conversions with Facebook Ad Library. [01:44] Doing keyword research using Ubersuggest, which has a free version. [02:15] Check out Wordpress’s Rank Math SEO plugin. [02:32] Implementing Ingramer’s functionality for finding the best Instagram tags. [03:00] Facebook Messenger, email, and text-based marketing with ManyChat.  [03:21] That’s it for today! [03:22] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   TubeBuddy VidIQ ClickFlow Facebook Ad Library Ubersuggest Ingramer ManyChat Rank Math   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/25/20204 minutes, 41 seconds
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7 Tools to Grow Your SaaS Company | Ep. #1512

In episode #1512, you’ll hear about seven tools you can use to grow your SaaS company from us. Whether you’re working B2B or B2C, having the best tools for note-taking, A/B testing, decreasing churn, sales coaching, and more will help your SaaS company grow faster. Tune in to hear about the wonders of tools like ProductBoard, Gong, and Recurly. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Tools to Grow Your SaaS Company. [00:30] Using Notion as a daily to-do list and note taking tool. [01:03] Pick up any A/B testing tool such as VWO, Optimizely, or CrazyEgg. [01:25] Metrics and revenue operations with Stripe, Baremetrics, and Profitwell. [01:52] Lifting conversions using Convertly which offers many integrations. [02:27] B2B sales coaching with the help of Gong and Chorus. [02:56] Decreasing churn and increasing sales using chat tools like Drift and Intercom. [03:19] ProductBoard for customer development and product roadmap development.  [03:56] That’s it for today! [03:58] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Notion VWO Optimizely CrazyEgg Stripe ProfitWell Baremetrics ConvertKit Recurly Gong Chorus Drift Intercom ProductBoard Sekoya   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/24/20205 minutes, 13 seconds
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Clickfunnels CMO John Parkes Reveals Key Marketing Hacks That Scaled Them Past $150M Revenue

In this special episode of Marketing School we speak to the 'traffic guy', John Parkes, who is CMO of ClickFunnels! At Marketing School we are big fans of the company and their amazing co-founder, Russel Brunson, and today we get to further expand our understanding of this incredible and inspirational company with John! The conversation covers their magic sauce, John's thoughts on how to improve and move up in a company, the strategies that have been working well at ClickFunnels recently, and how you can go about building your own community, just like they have! Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Embracing the World of Paid Traffic with John Parkes. [01:24] John's background and how he ended up in his current role. [02:21] The steps that led to John getting into the world of traffic. [03:10] ClickFunnel's revenue numbers and the effect of the pandemic. [03:39] The free trial and array of resources you can find on the ClickFunnels website. [04:11] New strategies that John and his team are trying out currently. [05:54] Which of Russel Brunson's three books to start with! [06:24] Understanding the idea of the 'front end' and how ClickFunnels use the term. [07:29] The tools and frameworks that keep things rolling at ClickFunnels. [09:22] The challenge funnels that John and his team are currently offering clients.  [12:15] Projects that ClickFunnel experiment with — some work and some do not! [13:51] Recent steps that the company has taken to up-sell their customers. [15:00] The collection of courses at ClickFunnels and how much it has grown. [15:51] John's 'set it and forget it' formula for retargeting ads on Facebook. [18:43] The little hack that John has recently implemented for Facebook ads! [19:54] Methods for recycling older ads that were successful in the past. [20:57] The components of the operating system of the ClickFunnels marketing team! [23:35] Important parts of the marketing stack at the company. [25:56] The two biggest lessons that John has learned on his journey with traffic. [28:47] Exploring the ClickFunnels community and the conference they hold. [30:50] John's recommendations for building your own community. [31:35] Why John loves Voxer; starting direct, convenient conversations. [34:45] Resources and people that John follows to up his marketing game. [35:12] John's best marketing book recommendation. [35:48] Exciting news about the Build Your Brand Challenge at ClickFunnels! [36:36] How to find and connect with John online and his tip for a challenge to start with. [37:10] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   John Parkes on Instagram ClickFunnels One Funnel Away Challenge Russell Brunson Leveling Up Podcast Traffic Secrets Dotcom Secrets Expert Secrets Roland Frasier ClickUp Trello Monday Asana Tony Robbins Funnel Hacking Live Tesla  Elon Musk Voxer Brian Dean Great Leads   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/23/202038 minutes, 11 seconds
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7 Tools to Grow Your Agency | Ep. #1511

In episode #1511, we give you seven tools you can use to grow your agency! We cover all the best apps we use ourselves that help us make media reports, build spreadsheets, manage content production, boost closing rates, create actionable analytics, and a whole lot more. Tune in and hear about the wonders of tools like Google Data Studio, Salesforce, and Asana, and how they can help you take your agency to the next level! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Tools to Grow Your Agency. [00:30] Using Supermetrics, the best and most easy to use tool for reporting on paid media. [00:52] Dealing with sales, new leads, and new customers using Salesforce. [01:18] Building spreadsheets with superpowers using Airtable. [01:48] Using a scheduling software like ScheduleOnce to boost your closing rates. [02:04] Asana or Basecamp for project management; use one and be consistent! [02:24] Creating actionable analytics using Google Data Studio. [02:57] Enjoying the workflow automation functionality provided by Zapier. [03:45] That’s it for today! [03:47] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Supermetrics Salesforce Airtable ScheduleOnce Asana Basecamp Google Data Studio Zapier   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/22/20205 minutes, 3 seconds
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The Best B2B LinkedIn Marketing Strategies | Ep. #1510

In episode #1510, we share our thoughts on the best B2B LinkedIn marketing strategy. From using carousels and boosting early engagement by posting on group chats to driving conversions using LinkedIn’s autofill function and more, tune in for all the best paid and organic strategies you can use to grow on LinkedIn! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Best B2B LinkedIn Marketing Strategy. [00:42] How carousels work and the value of posting them for building organic traffic. [01:05] Hacking LinkedIn’s early engagement preferences by posting to group chats. [01:34] Put a link to your post in the first comment, not the post itself. [01:49] Users can autofill their lead information on your website using LinkedIn’s autofill function. [02:11] Reaching out to second and third-degree connections that like your post to find people on their team who your product suits. [02:52] Making groups for your target audience in your region and networking in them. [03:29] Using LinkedIn’s events feature to connect with your contacts.  [03:45] Start running LinkedIn ads if you know your audience’s LTV. [04:17] That’s it for today! [04:20] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   ClickFlow   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/21/20205 minutes, 43 seconds
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Should You Go to War With a Larger Company | Ep. #1509

In episode #1509, we ask if you should go to war with a larger company. Recently Apple and Android kicked Fortnite off their app stores because the popular game violated the rules by adding in-app payments and discounts. A lawsuit and more between Epic and Apple ensued and we wonder if this will benefit or harm Epic in the long run. Tune in to find out more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: If You Should Go to War with A Larger Company. [00:30] Fortnite went all out against Apple by adding in-app payments and discounts. [00:52] How Apple responded and how Epic was prepared for a fight with lawyers ready, etc. [01:43] Neil’s thoughts: Do what is best for your customers, even fight a large company. [01:57] How this lawsuit could be good PR for Epic, and they are big enough to possibly win. [03:12] The significance of the discount Fortnite users have been given. [03:49] That’s it for today! [03:50] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Fortnite Apple Android Basecamp HEY   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/20/20204 minutes, 52 seconds
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Why Word of Mouth Is Becoming More Important | Ep. #1508

In episode #1508, we explore why word of mouth is becoming more important. The cost of marketing is rising, so the best way to win is through word of mouth, and if you want good word of mouth marketing, you need to build something amazing! Plug in today and learn exactly what word of mouth is, how it travels, and how to tap into this new horizon in marketing! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why Word of Mouth is Becoming More Important. [00:35] What word of mouth is and some examples of companies that get spoken about a lot. [01:11] Key findings about word of mouth from a Reforge article. [01:22] How much word of mouth travels on ‘dark social’: WhatsApp, text, and email. [01:45] Companies like Google are changing advertising, leaving a window for word of mouth. [02:17] If you have good word of mouth marketing, you’ve built a good product. [02:57] Build a brand first and then build products and services around it. [04:20] That’s it for today! [04:22] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Amazon Apple 'The Word of Mouth Coefficient' Google Kylie Jenner on Instagram Gary V Anthony Pompliano on Twitter Dave Perell WhatsApp   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/19/20205 minutes, 27 seconds
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Why Marketers Should Think Like Investors | Ep. #1507

In episode #1507, we discuss why marketers should think more like investors. Investors are people with a long-term outlook and who don’t expect immediate results, two attributes that marketers will greatly benefit from. Tune in to hear why you have to start going after big total addressable markets (TAMs)!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why Marketers Should Think Like Investors. [00:34] Find out which two books will help you think like an investor. [01:08] Investors go after huge TAMs (total addressable markets) and you should too!  [01:52] Why email service providers are far bigger than SEO tools. [02:19] Focus on delivering a good customer experience rather than making quick cash.  [03:25] Like Jeff Bezos, you have to have a long-term outlook on things. [04:08] Wall Street is incentivized to look at results from a quarterly perspective. [04:28] Make things easier by cultivating a long-term relationship and business outlook.  [05:16] Just look at this podcast – we’ve focused on offering a good experience over time.   [05:42] That’s it for today! [05:43] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   The Tao of Charlie Munger  The Tao of Warren Buffett  Ubersuggest SEMrush Ahrefs Mailchimp HubSpot Jeff Bezos  Blue Origin  AWS    Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/18/20207 minutes, 4 seconds
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What You Should Keep Doing as a Marketer | Ep. #1506

In episode #1506, we tell you what to keep doing to be successful in the marketing space. Whatever you are doing that is driving results right now, keep going that and find ways to double down. Tune in to hear why you should keep experimenting with new ideas to keep ahead in the forever-changing world of marketing!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What You Should Keep Doing As A Marketer. [00:36] Why you must keep creating content consistently for a long time.  [01:01] Keep doing whatever is working for you and double down on it.  [01:21] As a manager, remember to also focus on the problems your team is experiencing.  [01:55] When you care for people, the best ones will stay longer and perform better. [02:12] Keep experimenting because what works now might not work later.  [03:04] The importance of having strong opinions but being willing to change your mind.  [03:24] Keep in touch with people on a personal level and keep networking.  [04:21] Always continue to learn through articles, networking events, conferences, etc.   [04:42] That’s it for today! [04:45] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or text us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Kissmetrics  Andreessen Horowitz  The Jordan Harbinger Show Jordan Harbinger Free Course   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/16/20206 minutes, 15 seconds
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What You Should Stop Doing as a Marketer | Ep. #1505

In episode #1505, we share what you should stop doing to become a better marketer. Once you have reached some level of success, be sure to build out your team so that you can scale your business. Tune in to hear why you should quit micromanaging people and being cheap when it comes to hiring talent! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What You Should Stop Doing As A Marketer. [00:39] While you should try new things, don’t try every tactic under the sun.  [01:17] Why it is imperative that you only have one north star – one goal.  [02:05] Advance beyond being a top performer by scaling and building a team.  [03:11] Stop micromanaging your team and hiring people that need to be micromanaged. [03:53] The high price of being cheap when it comes to hiring people.  [04:40] Why you should exchange your long-term goals for short-term ones.  [05:32] Short-term tactics will help you achieve your long-term strategy.   [05:58] That’s it for today! [06:00] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Tribal Leadership    Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/15/20207 minutes, 23 seconds
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What You Should Start Doing as a Marketer | Ep. #1504

In episode #1504, we discuss the most important things you should start doing as a marketer. The key is to keep testing and experimenting with new things and to stay at the cutting edge by surrounding yourself with others in the marketing space. Tune in to hear how making time for strategizing and thinking can be a powerful investment!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What You Should Start Doing As A Marketer. [00:47] The value of going live once a week and testing new channels.  [01:10] Why you have to constantly try new things to keep improving. [01:26] Hear about sprouting your content and an example of how it can be done.  [02:11] Sprouting is a way of getting the most out of your efforts. [02:30] The best marketers read the top marketing blogs for at least an hour a week.  [03:04] Create or join a peer group or community such as a mastermind. [04:09] Avoid drowning yourself in too much but keep learning and experimenting.  [04:26] The importance of blocking time out to strategize and think about things.  [05:06] That’s it for today! [05:08] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Vistage Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO) YPO Fortnite Apple  TikTok   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/14/20206 minutes, 30 seconds
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Why This Little-Known Trend Reveals the Future of Digital Marketing
 | Ep. #1503

In episode #1503, we talk about the little-known trend that is revealing the future of digital marketing! There has been a steady rise in the use of voice tech devices and smart home technologies over the last few years, do not ignore these developments! Just like any other advances, digital marketing will follow suit and utilize them in whatever way possible, tune in to hear all about it. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why This Little Known Trend Reveals the Future of Digital Marketing. [00:33] The trend towards voice search devices in our homes. [01:02] Digital marketing is following this trend and will soon rely on voice technology. [01:30] How these devices allow better targeted advertising. [02:29] Prediction and the power of AI; advances in the near future. [02:41] The general voice tech field and the rise of podcasting as a medium. [03:00] Recent developments from big companies for ease of use for purchases. [04:09] Remember, digital marketing follows the general trends of the world.  [04:20] That is it for today! [04:22] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Comscore Alexa Jetson Uber Obama Dscript   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/13/20205 minutes, 39 seconds
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The Fastest Way to Boost Your Page Speed (Rank Higher)
 | Ep. #1502

In episode #1502, we talk about the fastest way to boost your page speed and how this will help you rank higher and get more conversions! CDNs or content delivery networks are hands down the quickest and easiest way to improve your speed, so do not sleep on this great tool. Tune in to hear all about them and the more advanced steps you can take to further increase your site's efficiency! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Fastest Way to Boost Your Page Speed. [00:34] Why page speed is so important; higher conversions and better user experience. [01:12] Using content delivery networks to minimize load times. [01:47] Other measures to take; fix code, optimize structure and images. [02:02] Lowering your hosting bill while making a site quicker! [02:51] Maximizing efficiency with advanced options after covering the basics. [03:20] That’s it! [03:22] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Amp Framework DreamHost WPBeginner GTmetrics   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/12/20204 minutes, 26 seconds
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#1 Productivity Hack for Working From Home
 | Ep. #1501

In episode #1501, we talk about the number one productivity hack for working from home! The right kind of checklist for your day, can help you get so much done and reach bigger goals over time. Tune in to hear all about this helpful hack and our tips for making the most of each day, and building towards greatness over time! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Number 1 Productivity Hack for Working From Home. [00:34] The power of daily checklists and linking them to annual goals. [01:41] Jeff Bezos' rule of three big decisions each day. [02:08] The problem with long, shit-to-do lists. [03:08] There is no need to overcomplicate your goals for the day! [03:25] Keeping a checklist manageable — this will help you get through it. [03:46] Starting with the toughest task on the list, first thing in the morning. [04:02] Meditation and exercise can help boost your productivity too!  [04:49] That’s it for today! [04:52] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Jeff Bezos   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/11/20206 minutes, 12 seconds
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How Many Marketing Emails Should You Send?
 | Ep. #1500

In episode #1500, we talk about how many marketing emails you should send! While constantly pitching to your audience about new offers might have some success, we prefer a longer term, quality-over-content approach. Tune in to hear about how and why you should play the long game with your email campaigns and the kinds of results this can bring you and your business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Many Marketing Emails Should You Send? [00:30] Our email numbers currently and the different categories these fall into. [01:03] Do not burn your list by sending too many, low quality emails! [01:39] Long term strategies and saving your 'money in the bank'. [02:17] Where to monetize and how to effectively market slowly. [02:39] The benefits of a long term mindset. [03:22] That’s it! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Warren Buffett   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/10/20204 minutes, 46 seconds
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Blogging vs Podcasting? Which One Should You Choose?
 | Ep. #1499

In episode #1499, we talk about blogging versus podcasting and which one you should choose. There are over a billion blogs so it is competitive. But SEO still does really well, while podcasting is new and booming and there is just not as much volume and traffic. So, which one? Tune in to find out! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Difference Between Blogging Versus Podcasting and Which One You Should Choose. [00:54] Podcast if you’re just starting, but blog if you have an audience. [01:10] No matter the strengths of either, pick whichever one you are better at. [02:11] Play to your strengths and hire to fill the gaps. [03:10] In an ideal world, do both! [03:17] Hiring a show notes company to write your content into copy. [03:51] That’s it for today! [03:52] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   The Joe Rogan Show Gary V   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/9/20205 minutes, 9 seconds
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4 Memory Hacks to Remember Books and Podcasts Better
 | Ep. #1498

In episode #1498, we give you four memory hacks to remember books and podcasts better! Things become much easier to remember if you write them down after hearing them and they get further cemented in your mind if you turn them into actions! For top tips about remembering, staying interested, and not overloading your brain with too much information, be sure to tune in. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Four Memory Hacks to Remember Books and Podcasts Better. [00:32] People remember stuff more when they write it down. [01:29] After writing something down, turn it into an action. [02:09] Remembering not to digest too much information. [03:00] Curate what you read by moving on if you don’t feel you’re getting value. [03:45] That’s it for today! [03:46] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Asana Apple Notes Naval Ravikant on Twitter   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/8/20205 minutes, 6 seconds
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Focus! Stop Doing Too Much Shit
 | Ep. #1497

In episode #1497 we drill down on the importance of focus. Stop doing so much shit! We talk about establishing yourself before doing too many things, not getting into the weeds of your businesses, and a whole lot more! Tune in for all the tips you need to clear the air so you can do what you are best at today. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Focus: Stop Doing So Much Shit. [00:45] If you’re in a big enough market, why would you do too many different things? [01:16] Having a business that covers your costs before parlaying and taking other risks. [02:23] Bringing on leaders to focus on your different projects if you can. [02:35] The key to Bill Gates’ and Warren Buffet’s success: Focus. [03:08] Following Charles Munger’s example and not getting into the weeds of your businesses. [03:35] That’s it for today! [03:36] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Brian Lee on LinkedIn LegalZoom ShoeDazzle Kim Kardashian on Instagram The Honest Company Jessica Alba Warren Buffet Bill Gates Charlie Munger   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/7/20204 minutes, 40 seconds
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What’s the Easiest Way to Scale an Offer to Cold Traffic?
 | Ep. #1496

In episode #1496 we share the easiest way to scale an offer to cold traffic! While getting cold traffic is an easy way to lose your shirt, the key here is baby steps! Eric shares his strategy for acquiring cold traffic through an info-based product or coaching program, while Neil focuses more on a way of warming your cold traffic up if you already have it. Be sure to tune in! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What’s The Easiest Way to Scale An Offer to Cold Traffic? [00:50] This offer strategy relates to an info product or coaching program. [00:59] Making sure your initial offer makes sense rather than blasting advertising. [01:33] Don’t put your whole program together initially; what’s the bare minimum? [01:38] Pushing people to a squeeze page using Unbounce. [01:51] Luring people to give you their email address once on your landing page. [02:07] Offering people a phone call in the video you email them. [02:30] Research people’s needs while you’re on a phone call with them, and shift advertising accordingly.  [03:28] Learn as much as you can and iterate. [04:15] How to warm up cold traffic. [04:25] Send cold traffic to educational-based content then re-market them to your offers. [04:57] Using the path of least resistance by retargeting people that already know you. [05:30] That’s it for today! [05:31] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Sam Ovens Unbounce Jumpcut Russel Brunson   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/6/20206 minutes, 36 seconds
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7 Ways to Boost Conversions on Retargeting Ads
 | Ep. #1495

In episode #1495, we give you seven ways to boost conversion on retargeting ads! In our conversation, we cover rotating your creative strategy, using different pages, case studies, testimonials, and more. Tune in to make sure you retarget and capture your audience, every time! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Ways to Boost Conversions on Retargeting Ads. [00:35] Rotating your creative strategies when retargeting. [01:16] Thinking about reach instead of conversions, especially on Facebook. [01:40] Video ads and spelling out exactly what your product or service does for customers. [02:16] The power of case studies and testimonials! [02:47] Re-marketing from your email traffic and maximizing those who give you micro-commitments. [03:22] Using lifetime value information and finding similar customers with this data. [03:46] Sending visitors to a different page when retargeting.  [04:24] That is it for today! [04:28] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/5/20205 minutes, 48 seconds
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How to Fix Low Engagement on Your YouTube Videos
 | Ep. #1494

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9/4/20205 minutes, 58 seconds
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Why Your Instagram Account Isn’t Generating You Sales
 | Ep. #1493

In episode #1493, we share why your Instagram account is not generating you any sales. The number one rule to take notice of is making your offers on social platforms relevant to that audience. If you can combine that with constant promotion and regular IG Live appearances, you will be selling like crazy in no time! Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why Your Instagram Account Isn't Generating You Any Sales. [00:39] If you do not try to sell, you will not sell! [01:00] Making offers relevant to the Instagram audience; generating sales this way. [01:25] Looking at the example fo Vanessa Lau and The BOSSGRAM Academy. [02:25] Using Instagram Live to drive sales! [02:39] Make use of all the tactics that you know already work. [03:11] That is it for today everyone! [03:12] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Vanessa Lau The BOSSGRAM Academy Tai Lopez Grant Cardone   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/3/20204 minutes, 34 seconds
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How to Get More Podcast Listeners
 | Ep. #1492

In episode #1492, we talk about how you can get more podcast listeners. As podcasts continue to grow as a medium, now is a better time than ever to pour some energy into growing your platform. Tune in to hear about how collaboration, content repurposing and consistency can serve you and your business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How You Can Get More Podcast Listeners. [00:40] The continual growth of podcasts and the influence of the pandemic. [00:50] Consistency is key — sticking with the project will bring you success. [01:31] Promote your content through all your channels so people know about it. [02:00] Repurposing your content and making the most of what you have. [02:55] Directing traffic to old episodes — do not neglect them! [03:40] Collaborating and making use of extra marketing for both parties. [03:56] That’s pretty much it! [04:01] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Edison Podcast Report Leveling Up Podcast Repurpose House Shuffle Overcast Spotify Soundcloud   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/2/20205 minutes, 10 seconds
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How to Schedule Your Time More Effectively
 | Ep. #1491

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9/1/20206 minutes, 16 seconds
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The Right Way (and the Wrong Way) to Ask for Reviews
 | Ep. #1490

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8/31/20205 minutes, 12 seconds
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Quickest Way to Get Your First 1,000 Youtube Subscribers
 | Ep. #1489

In episode #1489, we share the quickest way to get your first 1000 YouTube subscribers. Whether you have an existing audience or are starting from scratch, there are several strategies that will help you get noticed faster. Tune in to hear how collaborating with someone can give you the boost you need!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Quickest Way to Get Your First 1000 YouTube Subscribers. [00:44] Hear how collaborating with somebody can help you get subscribers fast.  [01:12] George Gammon went from 200 subscribers 165 000 in less than a year.  [01:28] Create unique content that is presented in a professional, understandable manner. [01:48] Ask yourself: What am I good at? This will be your secret sauce to success.  [02:05] If you already have an audience, tell them on the other channels to subscribe.  [02:23] Use email to tell your whole list to subscribe to your video or channel.  [02:36] Before you post new content, follow the guidelines of the Hot Script by Sonny.  [03:26] Look at your YouTube analytics and pay attention to your top-performing videos.  [04:10] YouTube wants content that performs because they have shareholders to please.   [04:38] That’s it for today! [04:39] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Chris Do George Gammon  Hot Script   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/30/20205 minutes, 45 seconds
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Is it a Good Idea to Start a Digital Agency in 2020?
 | Ep. #1488

In episode #1488, we discuss whether starting a digital agency in 2020 is a good idea. Since the pandemic, e-commerce has shot through the roof and companies need people to help them migrate their businesses online. Tune in to hear about Eric’s training program that will teach you everything you need to know about running a digital agency!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Is It A Good Idea to Start A Digital Agency in 2020?  [00:39] Many people are starting up an agency amid the worldwide economic uncertainty.  [00:54] People are doing surprisingly well with digital agencies – they are still growing!  [01:21] It depends on what industry you are in – hospitality and events are doing poorly.  [01:37] Hear the reason why digital agencies are doing so well in the COVID world. [02:05] Check out Eric’s training program at singlegrain.com/agency-accellerator.  [02:21] The rapid increase in e-commerce and how it is reflected in the markets.  [02:41] Why digital agencies are unlikely to ever go away.  [03:09] Ensure that you don’t have all your eggs in one basket (or niche).  [04:03] That’s it for today! [04:06] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Shopify  Microsoft Apple    Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/29/20205 minutes, 7 seconds
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5 Likely Reasons Why Your Landing Page Isn’t Converting
 | Ep. #1487

In episode #1487, we share the five most likely reasons why your landing page is not performing as well as you expected. There are many reasons why people might visit your page and leave without making a purchase, so try to identify and address all the things that might be stopping them. Tune in to hear about the framework that helps you create landing pages with high conversion rates!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Five Likely Reasons Why Your Landing Page Is Not Converting.  [00:35] Your landing page might not answer the objections people have.  [01:13] Copywriting does not have to be hard – you just have to know how people think.  [01:51] Write content that touches on people’s dreams, fears, and feelings in general. [02:40] Think about the reasons why people might not be buying from you and address them.  [04:16] Hear about the framework that helps you create landing pages that convert. [04:56] The importance of the UPSYD method from Breakthrough Advertising.  [05:52] Ensure that your price is not too expensive compared to your competitors’. [06:12] If your offer is super expensive, show people why it is worth the money.  [06:36] Even if you write the best copy, if your pricing is off, the conversion will be slow.  [07:04] That’s it for today! [07:06] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or text us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Frank Kern Levels Health The Mom Test Breakthrough Advertising  DigitalMarketer  Russell Brunson    Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/28/20208 minutes, 26 seconds
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Why SEO is Still Our #1 Marketing Strategy in 2020
 | Ep. #1486

In episode #1486, we discuss why SEO is still our best marketing strategy in 2020. SEO is still one of the cheapest and most effective and consistent ways of gaining traffic, even though it is a long-term strategy. Tune in to hear all the benefits of building up a strong domain authority!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why SEO Is Still Our Number One Marketing Strategy in 2020.  [00:51] SEO requires time and human capital to get good results.  [01:02] However, it is still one of the cheapest, most consistent ways of getting traffic.  [01:31] SEO is a long-term, cost-efficient game and a gift that keeps on giving. [02:13] Once you have SEO as a bedrock, you can begin building out the other channels.  [02:25] If you continue to provide value, you will get a ton of traffic.  [03:03] No other traffic source produces such consistent quality traffic that drives conversions.  [03:14] The smartest entrepreneurs understand business and SEO. [03:41] When you’ve built up domain authority, you have a unique arbitrage opportunity.   [04:21] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Warren Buffet  Microsoft  Ahrefs SEMrush Ubersuggest   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/27/20205 minutes, 43 seconds
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How to 10x Conversions on Your Order Form
 | Ep. #1485

In episode #1485, we discuss how to up those conversions. We talk about how some tweaks that can help you convert from your order form more, why you should take a page out of successful companies’ books, and the importance of ensuring that your order form is fast and efficient. To hear more, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to 10X Conversions on Your Order Form. [00:32] An explanation of what an order form on a website is. [01:00] If you can personalize on the order form, you can lift conversions. [02:00] How small tweaks like testimonials and logos can also boost conversions. [02:35] Look at big companies’ order forms to see what works. [02:47] Make use of exit pop-ups on the order form page. [03:00] Be careful of website bloat and slow checkout pages. [03:25] See what your competition is doing.  [03:20] That’s it for today! [03:28] Conversion XL’s order form page examples. [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Intellimize Guy Yalif Leveling Up Podcast Ubersuggest CXL OptinMonster   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/26/20205 minutes, 9 seconds
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What’s Working Right Now with YouTube SEO
 | Ep. #1484

In episode #1484, we explore YouTube SEO and what’s working currently. As the second-largest search engine in the world, YouTube is a great way to expand your reach. You will learn about the importance of the first 24-hours of releasing a video, how to make shareable content, and more. Be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What’s Working Right Now with YouTube SEO. [00:46] Most YouTube SEO advice is very generic and not applicable to the platform. [01:13] How YouTube SEO is different from Google SEO. [01:30] Ways to push a video hard in the first 24-hours of release. [02:27] How to promote a YouTube video if you don’t have an audience. [03:06] The story of how George Gammon grew his YouTube following organically. [03:32] If your content touches on hot topics in an easy-to-understand way, it’s more shareable. [04:26] Appeal to the Average Joe, not the Ivy League graduate.  [04:32] The problem with the YouTube algorithm. [03:20] That’s it for today! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   George Gammon on YouTube Robert Kiyosaki   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/25/20206 minutes, 33 seconds
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Why You Need to Optimize Your Content for Search Intent
 | Ep. #1483

In episode #1483, we discuss why you should optimize your content for search intent. You need to have content that appeals to top, middle, and bottom of the funnel searches to ensure that you capture as much traffic as possible. Tune in to hear how Ubersuggest can help you get ahead of your competitors!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why You Should Optimize Your Content for Search Intent.  [00:33] What we mean when we talk about search intent. [01:04] An example of how our agency websites and content are set up.  [01:28] How your content should be adjusted according to the top, middle, and bottom-funnel. [02:08] Choose keywords that have buy-related words in them such as “discount”.  [02:21] Use comparison keywords such as Mailchimp versus ConvertKit. [02:35] When you do your keyword research, look for ones with a high CPC. [03:06] Make sure that your content covers the top, middle, and bottom of the funnel traffic.  [03:28] Use tools like Ubersuggest to see what keywords your competitors are optimizing for.   [04:10] That’s it for today! [04:11] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Mailchimp ConvertKit Ubersuggest    Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/24/20205 minutes, 20 seconds
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How Important is it to Have a Good Logo? | Ep. #1482

In episode #1482, we talk about the importance of having a great logo. When you are first starting, we don’t recommend spending a lot on a logo since you can always change it later should you think it necessary. Tune in to hear why rebranding might require you to put extra cash toward such design elements!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Importance of a Good Logo.  [00:31] The logo for Nike was very cheap initially.  [00:43] When Pepsi rebranded it cost them $1 million. [00:52] Do not spend a lot on your logo when you are just starting.  [01:03] If you are a big brand like Nike or Pepsi, spending on your logo makes more sense.  [01:18] Spending on a logo is not as important and you can always change it later on. [01:51] There is a lot more risk involved in rebranding so spending more is sensible. [02:15] In most cases, modifying your logo will not make you more money.  [02:36] That’s it for today! [02:37] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or text us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Nike Pepsi  Canva Fiverr Dribbble   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/23/20203 minutes, 53 seconds
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How to Build a Recognizable Brand Like Coca-Cola | Ep. #1481

In episode #1481, we share how you can build a recognizable brand like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, and Uber. The most important thing to know is that establishing a brand of that caliber takes endurance and consistency. You need to have a good product or service and deliver it well on a long-term basis. Tune in to hear how promoting your brand in the context of a story can help customers relate to it.    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Build A Recognizable Brand Like Coca-Cola.  [00:36] Consider the different things that come to mind when you think about Coca-Cola. [00:50] The first thing you need to have a recognizable brand is a good product or service.  [01:19] Brands are not built overnight – you need to deliver a good product consistently. [01:25] The Coca-Cola formula kept moving around for many years.  [01:47] The success of Coca-Cola shows us how important distribution channels are.  [02:03] They offer a consistent product and have formed strong partnerships. [02:20] Follow the rule of seven to ensure that your audience remembers your product.  [02:43] Tell a captivating brand story that people like and can relate to. [03:16] It takes time to create a recognizable brand, so don’t give up!  [03:55] That’s it for today! [03:57] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Coca-Cola Berkshire Hathaway Nike  Microsoft Uber   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/22/20205 minutes, 27 seconds
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The Quickest, Easiest Way to Boost Email Open Rates | Ep. #1480

In episode #1480, we discuss the easiest ways to boost your email open rates. One of the best tactics is asking a question that your audience wants to respond to and make it even easier by asking a simple yes or no question. Tune in the hear some strategies for getting your emails in their inbox!   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Quickest, Easiest Way to Boost Email Open Rates.  [00:36] One of the best ways to boost your open rate is by asking a question.  [00:49] Asking simple yes or no questions works well and builds trust with your audience.  [01:02] Your emails will start going into their inbox instead of promotions or spam. [01:29] Ask your question according to the nine-word email formula of Dean Jackson. [02:08] At the end of your email you can also make the call to action, “Reply if interested.” [02:45] Try adding their first name in the subject line and use lower case.   [03:06] That’s it for today! [03:08] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Dean Jackson  ScheduleOnce    Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/21/20204 minutes, 34 seconds
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5 Reasons Why Your YouTube Ads Aren’t Converting | Ep. #1479

In episode #1479, we talk about five reasons why your YouTube ads are not converting! If you are using YouTube ads, there are certain common pitfalls and reasons why people are not getting the results that they could be. In this episode, we look at five of these, so tune in to hear about remarketing your traffic, the important of pattern-interrupting, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Reasons Why Your YouTube Ads Are Not Converting. [00:35] Looking at the power of YouTube ads and comparing them with ads on Facebook. [01:02] Why you have to pattern-interrupt on YouTube. [01:23] Remarket your traffic and flip your pitches for higher conversion. [01:59] New hooks mean new conversions — switch it up! [02:46] Collecting emails from YouTube ads when applicable. [03:03] Lessons from Breakthrough Advertising; understanding the customer journey. [03:54] That’s it for today! [03:56] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Russell Brunson  Adbeat Breakthrough Advertising   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/20/20205 minutes, 12 seconds
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Why You Shouldn't Create Content Daily (Unless It Meets This) | Ep. #1478

In episode #1478, we talk about why you should not create content daily, unless it meets the following guidelines. These guidelines are around quality and providing value — if you create posts and media that people do not engage with, social media platforms and even Google will start ignoring your content and put others ahead of you. Tune in to hear about the questions you should be asking yourself every time you post!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why You Should Not Create Content Daily, Unless it Meets This. [00:33] It hurts your visibility if you create content that people do not like. [01:22] Looking at the Gary V model — decent quality, seeing what sticks. [02:57] Putting purpose first and thinking about engagement every time. [04:36] That is it for today! [04:40] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or text us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Gary Vaynerchuk Backlinko RepurposeHouse   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/19/20205 minutes, 59 seconds
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How to Improve Your Customer Experience Using Surveys (With Live Example) | Ep. #1477

In episode #1477, we share secrets about using surveys to improve your customer experience! Today’s show is based on the surveys we send out to our Marketing School audience and we share some of the questions we regularly ask as well as how people responded to them. Tune in and hear about all the ways you can improve your business by paying more attention to your customers! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Improve Your Customer Experience Using Surveys. [00:38] What we did with the bi-annual survey we give to our Marketing School audience. [00:53] Using SurveyMonkey or Typeform to ask your audience questions. [01:04] If you are not surveying your audience, you can’t get better. [01:15] The value of appreciating and using negative feedback to grow your business. [01:40] 40+% of our audience is over the age of 46; how we can act on this knowledge. [02:13] Directing our content to our listeners who we discovered are CEOs and podcasters. [02:29] Our listeners’ favorite topics between marketing, entrepreneurship, and strategy. [03:32] Refining your product to market fit by listening to your audience. [04:10] Improving your audience’s experience using surveys and giving them what they want. [05:06] Audience suggestions: More guests, longer episodes, and more! [06:10] What people said when we asked if they would pay for Marketing School. [06:33] Metrics for whether our audience would be interested in a weekly marketer newsletter. [06:51] Using the questions we ask and applying them to your own surveys. [07:11] Offer the audience the chance to add their extra thoughts at the end of the survey. [07:27] That’s it for today! [07:28] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   SurveyMonkey Typeform Sean Ellis   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/18/20208 minutes, 46 seconds
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What You Should Copy From Eric Siu in Business | Ep. #1476

In episode #1476, we talk about what you should copy from Eric Siu in business! Neil weighs in on the many amazing things he respects about his friend today, talking about his relentlessness, patience, open-mindedness, gift for continuous learning, and talent for constantly building his networks! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What You Should Copy from Eric Siu in Business. [00:35] How long Eric and Neil have known each other for. [01:05] Eric is always learning by reading, podcasting, and more. [01:51] What happened with Single Grain that proves the power of relentlessness. [03:00] The value of being more patient with people; Eric takes the time to train his teams well. [03:58] When you see opportunities for making revenue you should be open to them. [05:06] Eric’s great talent for networking; the value of always expanding your circle. [05:58] That’s it for today! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Single Grain Entrepreneur’s Organization WordPress WPBeginner Syed Balkhi Nextiva Yaniv Masjedi   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/17/20207 minutes, 46 seconds
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What You Should Copy From Neil Patel in Business | Ep. #1475

In episode #1475, Eric shares the most important things you can learn from Neil in business. Neil is a fast-mover who is willing to try new things and respond quickly to prompts, but he also knows when to quit and move on. Tune in to hear about the benefits of tuning out all the noise and only listening to the most authoritative voices in your space!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What You Should Copy From Neil Patel in Business.  [00:51] Hear the story of how Eric and Neil met and became friends.  [01:31] Neil’s fast execution and fearless pursuit of trying new things.  [02:19] Do what Neil does and call people – don’t wait for a call to be set up.  [02:33] You can waste a lot of valuable time when trying to schedule a meeting.  [02:51] Don’t reinvent the wheel but take advantage of what others have built before you. [03:33] Be willing to test and take risks on things that other people are not.  [04:06] The advantage of ignoring the noise and sticking to your thing.  [04:34] Neil knows when to cut people and things that are not working.  [05:04] In recent years, Neil has become willing to pay good money for good talent.  [05:14] Neils focuses on what he is world-class at and leaves the rest to others.  [05:32] That’s it for today! [05:33] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Ubersuggest    Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/16/20206 minutes, 50 seconds
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Why You Should Diversify Your Revenue | Ep. #1474

In episode #1474, we discuss why you should think about diversifying your revenue. If you rely on a single revenue stream, you risk getting into trouble when the economy takes an unfavorable turn. Tune in to hear when the best time for diversification is!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why You Should Diversify Your Revenue.  [00:49] The problem of having only one revenue stream.  [01:08] If you are in an agency, think about how you can expand your services.  [01:39] LegalZoom could charge people for setting up their corporation and renewing it. [02:00] Don’t diversify your revenue stream until you begin making some good money. [02:24] A drop shipping business is a great way to launch or start. [02:47] Consider the people in the restaurant business who put all their eggs in one basket.  [03:15] It is easy to get into panic mode if your only income stream is hampered. [03:31] Think about what your existing customers can also be buying from you.  [03:52] Take one step at a time and don’t compare yourself to the billionaires.  [04:38] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or text us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   LegalZoom Andrew Wilkinson Tiny Capital   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/15/20206 minutes, 6 seconds
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Short-Term SEO vs Long-Term SEO (Which One is Better) | Ep. #1473

In episode #1473, we talk about short term SEO versus long term SEO! We all experience shiny-object syndrome and as young marketers want to get going as soon as possible. What we have learned is that short term tactics will not take you very far and in the end might just cost you money. Tune in to hear about the long term strategies that can help you survive and prosper for years to come!    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Short Term SEO Versus Long Term SEO. [00:36] Buying links and blitzing content without a thought about the long game. [01:41] The importance of a long term mindset from the beginning. [02:29] What we can learn from Amazon's strategy of reinvesting and preparation. [03:29] If you neglect the long term, you will inevitably lose money. [04:02] Learning from experience and taking these lessons forward. [04:20] The amazing new capabilities of GPT-3! [05:29] That’s it for today! [05:33] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Brian Dean GPT-3   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/13/20206 minutes, 54 seconds
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How to Build a Brand When You Aren't an Expert | Ep. #1472

In episode #1472, we talk about how to build a brand when you are not an expert. You do not have to be the world's authority on a subject in order to create content about it. It has become increasingly common to document the process of learning and becoming an expert and audiences actually gravitate towards these sorts of personalities. Tune in to hear how you can start building your brand from scratch today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Build a Brand When You Are Not an Expert. [00:35] Common brand-building questions and the two options available to you. [01:41] The power of documenting your journey and learning process. [03:01] Growing interest in your opinion and expertise over time. [03:35] Examples of entrepreneurs whose content is natural and easy for them to make. [04:47] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! [04:58] That’s it for today!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Gary Vaynerchuk Dave Chappelle Groove HQ Logan Paul PewDiePie Casey Neistat Graham Stephan   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/13/20206 minutes, 2 seconds
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How To Rock YouTube Ads With Justin Sardi of TubeSift

In this special, exclusive interview we are joined by Justin Sardi from TubeSift! We hear from Justin about his path to internet marketing, learning it was not a scam and how he has managed to grow the company quickly since its founding. Justin talks about why YouTube is such an attractive platform to market on, the content creation plan at the company and also gives us some idea of the pricing structure at the moment. Tune in to hear all about this exciting business and how it might be useful to you! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Your First YouTube Ad Campaign. [00:53] Justin's background in construction and his transition into internet marketing. [02:55] Common mistakes made on YouTube and the service that TubeSift provides. [04:25] Examples of the different types of ads that can be run on YouTube. [05:19] The opportunities offered by advertising on YouTube — making the most of the platform. [06:04] The array of offers from TubeSift and things to be rolled out soon! [06:56] Marketing at TubeSift — what has been working for them. [08:21] Why TubeSift sticks to running ads exclusively on YouTube currently.  [09:03] The content creation plan at TubeSift; onboarding, training and more! [10:16] What is a challenge funnel? Helping clients get up and running. [11:31] The pricing structure for the challenge and the intended forthcoming increase.  [12:35] Bringing in experts to boost the success of the team quickly.  [13:55] Pre-recorded content combined with live coaching. [14:52] Justin's ideas around wealth creation and making use of profit. [17:01] Growing businesses until you exit — smart entrepreneurship. [18:00] Justin's favorite business tool at the moment! [18:45] The business book that Justin is currently reading and a bonus recommendation! [20:02] Connecting with Justin and learning more about TubeSift.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   TubeSift Justin Sardi ClickFunnels Russell Brunson Dan Martel SaaS Academy Wealth Factory  Garrett Gunderson Warren Buffett Charlie Munger Baremetrics Intercom Resonate Nancy Duarte Sapiens   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/12/202021 minutes, 44 seconds
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7 Little Known Copywriting Hacks | Ep. #1471

In episode #1471, we share seven little-known copywriting hacks! From sentiment analysis tools and swipe files, to the power of headlines and timing, these seven hacks can get your copy from average to great and give your numbers a big boost. Tune in to hear all seven and get your copy up to scratch and then some! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Little-Known Copywriting Hacks. [00:35] You do not need to be an amazing writer — the key is answering objections. [01:22] Sentiment analysis tools can be your best friend! [01:52] Timing and placement; showing the right thing at the right time. [02:35] Creating swipe files and taking note of good pattern interruptors. [03:26] The importance of headlines and using multiple variations for the same content. [03:50] Utilizing the Breakthrough Advertising framework — top to bottom conversion. [04:41] A picture says a thousand words; using images to enhance your message. [05:21] That’s it for today! [05:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Ogilvy Frank Kern Survey Monkey Hotjar Swiped Breakthrough Advertising   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/11/20206 minutes, 41 seconds
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Are All Google SERP CTRs Created Equal? | Ep. #1470

In episode #1470, we share our views about whether all Google SERP CTRs are created equal. The results for clickthrough rates have changed significantly, especially in terms of educational content since Google now provides answers to basic questions without users having to click on websites. Tune in to hear our takeaways from Sistrix’s helpful article!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Are All Google SERP CTRs Created Equal?  [00:49] Back in the day SERP ads did not blend in as well. [01:14] A number one result had an average clickthrough rate of about 30%.   [01:25] If you now have other elements on the page the clickthrough rate drastically changes.  [02:00] It is hard for people to distinguish between an ad and an organic result. [02:16] Why the results with clickthrough rates for educational content have tanked so much.  [03:20] Counter this effect by using on-SERP SEO to get traffic to your website.  [03:55] It is also a branding game – so use your company name in the title tag.  [04:19] That’s it for today! [04:25] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or text us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Sistrix   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/10/20205 minutes, 43 seconds
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How to Create a One Man Media Company | Ep. #1469

In episode #1469, we talk about how to create a one-man media company. Gone are the days when everybody followed and cared about large corporations: today people are far more interested in connecting with individuals. Tune in to hear why building your personal brand and focusing the attention on you could be the way in!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Create A One-Man Media Company. [00:36] Examples of one-man media companies like Gary Vaynerchuk.  [01:02] Gary V also has a host of other deals because his personal brand is so appealing. [01:42] These guys are the center of their companies — they are the companies! [02:01] We think during and after COVID the one-man media companies will keep popping up.  [02:13] You can still use staff, interns, and tools to help you scale your content production.  [03:02] Nowadays, people prefer connecting with individuals rather than large corporations.  [03:53] When you have influence, you can do more and make a greater impact.  [05:06] To build a successful one-man media brand, you need to interact with people and care.  [05:31] That’s it for today! [05:32] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Gary Vaynerchuk  Anthony Pompliano Tony Robbins LeBron James Ronaldo Coca-Cola Andreessen Horowitz  Kylie Jenner  Kanye West   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/9/20206 minutes, 51 seconds
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How to Create Massive Amounts of Content in 2020 | Ep. #1468

In episode #1468, we share why you should prioritize content creation in 2020. The average person consumes high volumes of content daily, whether in the form text, video, or audio, so you want to make sure to consistently produce material to satisfy this increasing demand. Tune in to hear how you can segment and organize your content most effectively!    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Create Massive Amounts of Content in 2020.  [00:37] Why it is important to create massive amounts of content this year. [01:06] There is an opportunity to make the most of people’s high demand for content. [01:23] Each piece of content can be split into smaller pieces and used on social media.   [02:06] If you crank out a ton of content, get someone to divide your content for you.  [02:27] Why you do not want your competition to create more content than you.  [03:07] Content is helpful for B2B and B2C businesses.  [03:35] Get on as many channels as possible to gain as many followers as you can.  [04:17] Use Repurpose House to split your content and Airtable to organize the framework.  [04:42] That’s it for today! [04:43] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Repurpose House Gary Vaynerchuk  PewDiePie Logan Paul Kylie Jenner Airtable    Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/8/20206 minutes, 4 seconds
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Pier 1 Import Transaction - What We Can learn From It | Ep. #1467

In episode #1467, we discuss the recent Pier 1 Imports Transaction and what we can all learn from it. Most people thought that Tai Lopez was just a wealthy guy with Lamborghinis, but he is showing the world that he is an entrepreneur to be reckoned with. Tune in to hear about the e-commerce companies he has acquired and how he went about doing it!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Pier 1 Imports Transaction and What We Can Learn From It.  [00:42] Many retailers are going bankrupt during the COVID-19 pandemic.  [01:00] What Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez did to buy a bunch of struggling e-commerce companies.  [02:06] Why there is little needed to turn these businesses around.  [02:27] Many want to build businesses from scratch but it is far easier to grow an existing one.  [03:02] E-commerce has remarkably gained momentum through this crisis.  [03:30] Tweak your business from retail to online to fit in with the current environment.  [03:56] Removing the emotions from big business decisions and staying objective.  [04:06] Don’t judge a book by its cover – just look at Tai Lopez!  [04:32] That’s it for today! [04:34] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or text us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Tai Lopez Alex Mehr Zoosk DressBarn Pier 1 Imports  Shopify The Franklin Mint   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/7/20205 minutes, 50 seconds
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Why Twitter is a Severely Underrated Platform | Ep. #1466

In episode #1466, we talk about why Twitter is an underrated social media platform. Compared to most other channels, Twitter has many high net worth individuals engaging and sharing valuable information, making this the best platform for learning and shaping your worldview. Tune in to hear how cheap ads on Twitter can make a big difference to your business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why Twitter is A Severely Underrated Platform.  [00:34] An example of how running Twitter ads can lead to important conversations.  [01:00] The branding value you can get for as little as $10 or $15 a day. [01:11] Getting impressions and a wide reach are the most important benefits of Twitter posts. [01:41] From an ads and learning perspective, Twitter is the best social media network.  [02:03] Twitter has a lot of smart, high net worth people engaging.  [02:48] Eric shares the number of impressions he is getting on his Twitter posts.  [03:38] There is not a lot of competition for advertising on Twitter.  [04:38] Use Twitter to have your worldview shaped by intelligent people.  [04:54] That’s it for today! [04:57] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Andrew Wilkinson  Elon Musk Bill Gates   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/6/20206 minutes, 12 seconds
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7 New Ways to Grow Your SEO Traffic | Ep. #1465

In episode #1465, we discuss seven new ways to grow your SEO traffic. Creating new formats of content, setting up an FAQ schema, and building your own widget will all boost your traffic in significant ways. Tune in to hear how having a product can help you get more linkable assets!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Seven New Ways to Grow Your SEO Traffic.  [00:34] Think about how you can do on-SERP SEO and what exactly it means.  [01:25] Create new formats of content like video and podcasts — Google ranks it too!  [02:13] Set up Matthew Woodward’s FAQ schema to improve your clickthrough rate.   [02:27] Buy websites not for their backlinks but for their brand and existing SEO traffic.   [03:01] Consider building your own widget or software as an evergreen SEO tactic.  [03:52] Look at popular tools in your space and add them to your website.  [04:17] If you have your own product, you can make data-loaded posts few others can.  [05:01] That’s it for today! [05:04] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Matthew Woodward Clickflow CodeCanyon  Ubersuggest   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/5/20206 minutes, 30 seconds
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How to Run An Amazing Virtual Event | Ep. #1464

In episode #1464, we share how you can host a super successful virtual event. We recently had our Growth Accelerator event for which we got great feedback, but it wasn’t always smooth sailing. Tune in to hear what mistakes we made and what we did to rectify them for much better results.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Run An Amazing Virtual Event.  [00:37] Why our recent Growth Accelerator virtual event was nothing short of amazing! [01:14] All the reasons why it is worth investing in virtual events – if you do it right.  [01:47] When we first hosted virtual events, we made a few mistakes along the way.  [02:07] Ensure that you vet the tech platform you are going to use.  [02:58] Do not use software that will just make it seem like a glorified webinar.  [03:53] We set up an interactive event so that we could see everyone’s face.  [04:15] The bonding benefits of using breakout rooms.  [04:50] Keeping the breakout rooms small to ensure that it is effective. [05:02] Why you should be surveying every time you do a virtual event.   [05:29] The value of one-on-one networking segments in your event.  [06:19] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Hopin Zoom Meetings Zoom Video Webinar   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/4/20207 minutes, 40 seconds
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How to Craft a Killer Offer That’s Irresistible to Your Market | Ep. #1463

In episode #1463, we discuss how you can create a killer offer that your audience cannot say not to. A killer offer is one that generates a lot of sales and converts well, and this only happens when what you offer provides more value than the price point of the item. Tune in to hear how surveys can help you to get to know the pain points of your customers and tweak your offer accordingly!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Craft A Killer Offer That is Irresistible to Your Market. [00:34] A killer offer is something that generates a lot of sales and converts well. [00:53] An offer can be a product, service, or opt-in that is bundled in an appealing way.  [01:10] The importance of including an anchoring effect and making your offer a no-brainer.  [01:32] Do not worry about how well it is written—worry about answering all the objections.  [02:14] Hear how Russell Brunson’s journey with ClickFunnels relates to this topic.  [03:18] Stacking: an irresistible offer is one that provides more value than what is paid for. [03:37] Show very clearly how your offer is worth a ton of money.  [04:05] Run surveys to find out what issues people have and what their desires are. [04:24] The reason why launches do well is that they open and close, creating urgency.  [04:40] The importance of understanding and keeping track of customer development.   [05:33] We need your feedback on our Lifetime Consulting Thing concept and all it involves!  [06:33] That’s it for today! [06:34] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or text us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Ogilvy Russell Brunson  ClickFunnels Gong Ubersuggest Clickflow   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/3/20207 minutes, 53 seconds
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How to Create Legendary Content When You’re Short on Time | Ep. #1462

In episode #1462, we share how to create legendary content when you are strapped for time. Think about creating short, punchy tweets to begin with and build them out later into fuller length pieces when you have time. Tune in to hear the formula for creating content that grabs people’s attention and keeps them interested.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Create Legendary Content When You Are Short on Time.  [00:33] When you are super busy, finding time to create content seems impossible.  [00:56] Capture your thoughts in a tweet to make an impact with little time involved.  [01:36] The tweet can later be built out into a more elaborate piece of content. [02:05] Go to your competitor’s website to find ideas for content quickly. [02:21] Do not copy your competition but create your own version that is even better.  [02:40] A formula for successful content, including a catchy headline and hook. [03:28] Outline the body of your piece by listing the subheadings and fill in a sentence or two.   [04:02] Use Google to check your facts and link to the sources you have used in your article.  [04:15] Remember: your content does not have to be text-based.  [04:42] AIDA: A is for awareness; I is for interest; D is for decision; A is for action.  [05:35] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or text us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Glengarry Glen Ross    Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/2/20207 minutes, 7 seconds
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The Step by Step Checklist to Spying on Your Competition’s Marketing | Ep. #1461

In episode #1461, we give you a step-by-step checklist for spying on your competition’s marketing. There are great tools for seeing what your competitors are getting up to in terms of their content, SEO, and ads, which allows you to stay ahead of the curve. Tune in to hear what kinds of things you want to be on the lookout for when spying on your competition!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: A Step-by-Step Checklist to Spying on Your Competition’s Marketing.  [00:34] Hear why it is important to spy on your competition’s marketing.  [01:00] You can also benefit from seeing what indirect competitors are getting up to.  [01:04] Examples of the kinds of things to look at when spying on advertising campaigns.  [01:55] BuiltWith and Wayback Machine will show you what technology people are using.  [02:26] Use Social Blade to see the growth rate of various channels.  [02:45] A list of tools that will show you what others are doing in terms of content and SEO. [03:11] SimilarWeb shows referring websites and the breakdown of traffic.  [03:41] Google Alters will notify you every time your competition does something new.   [04:01] If you are in the tech world, check out Crunchbase to follow news about competitors.  [04:21] That’s it for today! [04:22] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or text us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   ClickFunnels Adbeat BuiltWith Wayback Machine  Social Blade Ahrefs SEMrush Ubersuggest BuzzSumo SimilarWeb Crunchbase   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/1/20205 minutes, 39 seconds
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How Apple's IDFA Change Will Shift How We Do Marketing | Ep. #1460

In episode #1460, we discuss how Apple’s changing privacy regulations will affect people’s advertising strategies. Regulations are getting stricter and there is an increasing focus on people’s privacy and rights, which means that advertisers can no longer rely on the invasive strategies they have always used. Tune in to hear why you need to adjust right now to stay ahead of the game!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Apple’s IDFA Change Should Shift How We Do Marketing.  [00:38] What IDFA means, how it works, and what it means for advertisers.  [01:08] Apple is making it more difficult for advertisers to track people and the sites they visit. [01:16] Users now have to give explicit permission for ad publishers to track them. [01:42] The changes are inevitable and there are likely to be more changes coming.  [02:15] In the future targeting is going to be harder due to all the government restrictions. [02:34] Some companies like Apple are big on privacy while others aim for more ad revenue.  [03:00] The one-man media company concept and how it applies to all companies.  [03:40] Consider how to build and own those audiences so you don’t need other platforms.  [04:05] Learn to adapt now with these times where people’s rights are protected. [04:59] That’s it for today! [05:00] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or text us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Apple Gary Vaynerchuk  David Perell  Anthony Pompliano     Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/31/20206 minutes, 19 seconds
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What We Learned From Analyzing Our Podcast Analytics | Ep. #1459

In episode #1459, we share what we have learned from analyzing our podcast analytics. When you track the performance of your podcast and see how your audience responds to each episode, you can improve your show and keep refining it according to your audience’s preferences. Tune in to hear why we recommend Chartable when it comes to everything podcast analytics!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What We Learned from Analyzing Our Podcast Analytics.  [00:36] We want to share our lesson learned from over 37 million downloads. [00:46] While Apple Podcasts and Spotify analytics are fine, we recommend using Chartable.  [01:07] When we talk about SEO or content marketing, the retention on those are maxed out.  [01:35] Repurpose your content rather than switching to different topics between platforms. [02:09] People do not mind ads on your podcast as much as you think.  [02:37] Being consistent is more important than having a wide range of topics.  [03:28] The longer you are around and are consistent, the likelier that you will stick around.  [03:49] Also pay attention to how you are ranking in other countries, not just the US.  [04:29] Many of our views come from old content—so show old episodes in your feed.  [05:10] Reviews are important, so make sure you incorporate the feedback you get from them.  [06:17] Chartable allows you to add an additional link that helps you track more metrics.  [07:04] That’s it for today! [07:06] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or text us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Apple Podcasts Spotify  Chartable How to Win Friends & Influence People  The Network Studios    Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/30/20208 minutes, 31 seconds
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Do Big Brands Boycotting Facebook & Instagram Ads Make A Difference? | Ep. #1458

In episode #1458, we talk about the impact of big brands boycotting Facebook and Instagram ads. A while ago, significant brands pulled their ads from Facebook, demanding that the platform implement stricter regulations around hate speech. Tune in to hear what the short and long-term effects are!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: If Big Brands Boycotting Facebook and Instagram Ads Make A Difference. [00:33] The context for the episode and what companies are demanding from these platforms. [01:03] Facebook has many other stakeholders to please and has therefore not done much.  [01:14] Many big brands are pulling their ads from Facebook. [01:38] Why there will be a significant short-term impact on platforms like Facebook.  [01:49] In the long-run, it is likely that the brands will turn on their Facebook ads again. [02:10] The relevance of incentives for publicly traded companies.   [02:48] This is just a slap on the wrist for Facebook—but they still have the leverage. [03:08] The fact remains: Facebook drives a ton of sales for things like e-commerce.  [03:23] Work hard to build leverage and then you no longer need to work as hard. [03:51] Mark Zuckerberg is not worth 70+ billion dollars for no reason!  [03:55] That’s it for today! [03:57] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or text us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Facebook Instagram Ben&Jerry’s  Unilever  Coca-Cola  Charlie Munger Mark Zuckerberg    Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/29/20205 minutes, 19 seconds
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7 Unconventional Ways to Monetize Your Attention | Ep. #1457

In episode #1457, we share seven unconventional ways to monetize your attention. When you have established yourself as an authoritative voice in a specific field, you can begin to charge people for your expertise, for example by creating a paid newsletter, podcast, or by offering a course. Tune in to hear how you can get people to pay you for speaking about their products and services based on your reputation in the community!    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Seven Unconventional Ways to Monetize Your Attention.  [00:34] We have spoken about different ways in which we have monetized this podcast. [00:54] You could charge people to appear on your show, even with a small audience.  [01:33] Fundo helps you to monetize your social media and other audiences.   [02:43] Create a paid newsletter by using an email service provider like Substack.  [03:30] You can also consider offering a paid podcast membership with exclusive content.  [03:58] Celebrities get paid for endorsements and you too can get evangelism roles.  [05:19] If you teach people on a certain topic and you have an audience, make online courses. [05:49] Digital products such as courses are easily scalable and have few overheads.  [06:01] Make more money from your content by creating a course on an existing platform.  [07:16] Consider creating a paid live or virtual community at whichever price point you want.  [08:13] Build the audience first and worry about the product later.  [08:20] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or text us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Fundo Andreessen Horowitz Substack Guy Kawasaki  Canva Thinkific Teachable Kajabi  MemberPress Coursera Udemy LinkedIn Learning AppSumo    Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/28/20209 minutes, 35 seconds
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The World Has Shifted to Remote. Here's How to Make Your Marketing Work | Ep. #1456

In episode #1456, we talk about the move to remote work and how you can make your marketing work in the remote world! We discuss frequency of communication and huddles, how to break down tasks, and the different systems that can be utilized for the best results at this moment. Tune in to hear about how you can make the most of the current context and continue to grow!   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How You Can Make Your Marketing Work in the Remote World. [00:40] The effects of the coronavirus and the move to remote work. [01:32] The period of adjustment and the realizations that followed. [02:06] Maintaining efficiency through live, daily practices with a team. [02:59] Weekly versus daily huddles; when to apply each strategy. [03:33] Breaking down regular tasks according to urgency and priority. [04:15] Using randomized grouping of employees as a means to keep growing. [05:24] Small, daily actions are what will make your business successful!  [05:41] The 'traffic light' system to keep a team accordingly motivated. [07:13] The different systems that you can use for your company to grow and flourish. [08:00] Easy for tools for employee engagement you can find online [08:14] That’s it for today! [08:15] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   ClickFlow The Great CEO Within Scaling Up Traction Culture Amp 15Five   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/27/20209 minutes, 47 seconds
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7 Marketing Tools That Will Save You Tons of Time | Ep. #1455

In episode #1455, we share the seven best tools for saving you a ton of time! From tools that help you to repurpose your content and automate your workflow to ones that offer graphic design solutions and help you identify decaying content, we have got you covered! Tune in to hear how you can spend your time on more important things by giving these tools a try!   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Seven Marketing Tools That Will Save You Tons of Time.  [00:38] Repurpose House helps you chop your content into micro-content and various formats.  [01:48] Program things without being a programmer using IFTTT’s amazing tool!  [02:15] You can also use Zapier to connect your apps and automate workflows. [02:47] Consult Konstant Kreative for fast, creative graphic design solutions.  [03:31] The benefits of using Google Data Studio as your marketing intelligence tool of choice. [04:50] Try Shuffle and Headliner to help you extract key content from your podcasts.  [05:32] The free content decay tool by Clickflow allows you to update content appropriately.  [06:51] Ubersuggest offers a free tool for doing keyword research.  [07:52] That’s it for today! [07:56] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or text us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Repurpose House IFTTT Zapier Konstant Kreative Design Pickle Google Data Studio Headliner  Shuffle Clickflow Ubersuggest  Ahrefs SEMrush   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/26/20209 minutes, 20 seconds
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Should You Join a Marketing Community If You’re Stuck? | Ep. #1454

In episode #1454, we talk about why you should think about joining a marketing community. Whether you are stuck on a particular marketing problem or seeing a decline in traction and a deteriorating growth rate, joining a marketing community is sure to give you the boost you need. Tune in to hear how these groups allow you to learn through others’ mistakes and get key insights from those who are one step ahead.    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Should You Join a Marketing Community If You Are Stuck? [00:33] You can be stuck with a problem or perhaps you have stopped growing. [00:59] Is your growth rate or trajectory not going the way you want? [01:13] Joining a marketing group or mastermind means meeting people who can help you. [01:21] The value of joining a community and learning through the mistakes of others. [02:03] The benefits of joining our Growth Accelerator mastermind.   [02:30] Recognizing that, regardless of how good you are, you need to keep refining your skills. [02:59] Look at Facebook groups like ClickFunnels and DigitalMarketer. [03:21] Why it is important to group people who are on a similar level together.  [03:54] That’s it for today! [04:01] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or text us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   ClickFunnels on Facebook DigitalMarketer on Facebook Traffic Think Tank   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/25/20205 minutes, 15 seconds
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The 7 Best Hacks for Your Facebook Ads | Ep. #1453

In episode #1453, we discuss the seven best hacks for your Facebook Ads. Facebook Messenger Ads are delivering promising results, so why not use an app like MobileMonkey or ManyChat to help you set up well-converting ads on Messenger? Tune in to hear how you can capture those who have failed to convert at checkout and use celebrities to gain more traction.     TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The 7 Best Hacks for Your Facebook Ads.   [00:31] Look at Facebook Ad Library and what ads people are running on other channels.  [00:59] Get fresh ideas from others to keep your creativity in top form.  [01:11] The benefits of rotating your creatives multiple times a day.  [01:38] Tap into the promising opportunity of Facebook Messenger Ads.   [02:14] Show a video to customers who do not convert from the checkout page. [02:36] Retarget people by providing them with even more content.  [03:41] Use celebrities to record a promo for your product and convert much better!   [04:02] Set up auto-responses when you use platforms like ManyChat or MobileMonkey.  [04:31] That’s it for today! [04:33] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or text us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Adbeat Messenger Facebook  ManyChat Leveling Up Podcast MobileMonkey Cameo   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/24/20205 minutes, 54 seconds
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10 Powerful Marketing Skills You Can’t Learn in College | Ep. #1452

In episode #1452, we share 10 powerful marketing skills that you cannot learn in college. The real world of marketing looks very different from what you see in textbooks, and often there is a lack of education when it comes to application. Tune in to hear how you can fill in the gaps to perfect your marketing skills!    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 10 Powerful Marketing Skills You Can’t Learn in College. [00:33] You won’t learn how to do personal branding in college.  [00:53] If you are still in college, start building your personal brand now already. [01:07] Learn to ride the wave of popular trends and focus on the future, not the past.  [01:25] You must learn to become a good speaker through repeated practice.  [02:08] Creativity and critical thinking are necessary if you have limited time and resources.  [02:51] College fails to teach you how to build relationships and network effectively. [03:33] Know how to win and that, in reality, the winner takes all.  [04:13] Resilience is critical if you are going to make it in the competitive world of marketing.  [05:17] Learn how to conduct experiments and tests to get answers in the real world.  [05:50] Understand that results don’t happen immediately—you need to develop patience.  [06:42] Storytelling is an age-old marketing technique that still works well.  [07:09] That’s it for today! [07:11] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or text us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   The Talent Code Google YouTube Bing   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/23/20208 minutes, 28 seconds
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7 Future-Proof SEO Techniques That’ll Scale Your Organic Traffic | Ep. #1451

In episode #1451, we share 7 future-proof SEO strategies to will help to scale your organic traffic. User experience will become increasingly important in how Google will rank pages, so be sure to create pages that are easy to navigate. Tune in to hear how you can track down effective long-tail keywords that will instantly boost your traffic.    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Future-Proof SEO Techniques That Will Scale Your Organic Traffic. [00:33] Pillar and power pages contribute to good user experiences. [00:52] Ensure that you are interlinking your related written content. [01:21] Create pages that are super user-friendly and all about their experience.  [02:15] Build links at scale by creating or buying a product or tool and give it away for free.  [02:51] Consider hiring a full-time developer once your business is up and running.   [03:04] Update your old content and pages that lose traffic to keep Google ranking it. [03:39] Be careful of updating content pieces that are no longer relevant.  [04:03] Think about finding and adding long-tail keywords to generate more traffic.  [04:50] Host as many of your website pages as possible on your CDN.  [05:45] Optimize your titles and meta descriptions by using Google Search Console.  [06:30] That’s it for today! [06:31] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or text us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Backlinko  Jimmy Daly Outgrow IndieMaker (formerly 1Kprojects) CodeCanyon  Clickflow  Cloudflare Google Search Console   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/22/20207 minutes, 50 seconds
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Is Affiliate Marketing Dead? | Ep. #1450

In episode #1450, we discuss whether affiliate marketing is dead or alive and kicking. Affiliate marketing has developed a bad rap over the years but there are many benefits to this form of marketing, especially when you are starting your business. Tune in to hear how Amazon is proving that affiliate marketing remains a top strategy.    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Is Affiliate Marketing Dead?  [00:32] An example illustrating what affiliate marketing is.  [00:54] The beauty of affiliate marketing: it’s a win-win for both parties. [01:07] The reason why affiliate marketing has a bad rap.  [01:25] Amazon is proof that affiliate marketing isn’t going away anytime soon.  [02:01] There are countless players who can push your products and services and drive sales.  [02:31] If you incentivize people the right way, they will bring in loads of business for you.  [03:12] Affiliate marketing is particularly useful when you are first starting.  [03:33] Search for marketing affiliate products that your audience will be interested in.  [03:54] That’s it for today! [03:55] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or text us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Ubersuggest Amazon GetResponse Russell Brunson ClickBank   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/21/20205 minutes, 17 seconds
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How to Build Killer Reporting to Uncover New Growth Ideas | Ep. #1449

In episode #1449, we discuss how to build killer reporting that will help you move the needle of your business. Oftentimes, people look at Google Analytics or Data Studio but are unsure of how to interpret the data and end up doing nothing about it. Tune in to hear how you can get actionable reporting insights that you can apply to your business right away.    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Build Killer Reporting to Uncover New Growth Ideas. [00:36] Killer reporting gives you actionable insights so you know what to focus on.  [00:43] People often look at Google Analytics and Data Studio but do nothing with the data.  [01:04] If you don’t use the data, you are wasting your time looking at reports. [01:18] There are several analytics gurus who have great templates to share. [01:50] Customize those templates to meet your needs. [02:03] Check out Neil’s YouTube course that teaches you to use Google Analytics.  [02:33] The importance of setting up the right foundation for reporting.   [03:20] If you have money, hire an analytics consultant to assist you with reporting.  [03:39] Set up alerts that let you know how your traffic and conversion rates are performing.  [04:09] That’s it for today! [04:11] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or text us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Google Analytics Data Studio  Annielytics  Supermetrics Upwork  Marketerhire Analytics Ninja    Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/20/20205 minutes, 38 seconds
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Here's How You Can Build a Widely-Known Brand in Your Niche (Without Spending a Fortune) | Ep. #1448

In episode #1448, we talk about how you can build a well-known brand in your niche without spending a fortune. Larry Kim, Dave Perell, and Logan Paul are only a few of the many people who have built successful brands doing what they are passionate about. Tune in to hear why consistency and repeatedly exposing people to your brand are the two top strategies in the brand-building game! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Here’s How You Can Build A Widely-Known Brand in Your Niche (Without Spending a Fortune). [00:33] Brian Dean from Backlinko went for the SEO niche despite it being highly competitive.  [00:41] He built his brand from consistently writing good long-form, data-driven content.  [01:10] Larry Kim built a great brand for pay-per-click advertising.   [01:31] You can be known for whatever you are trying to do if you are consistent.  [01:47] The importance of leveraging the rule of seven. [01:58] Chatbots and other ways you can repeatedly expose people to your brand.  [02:26] Dave Perell built a successful brand on Twitter where he educates people about writing.  [02:51] Start with one channel first—don’t try to do everything at once.  [03:26] A brand is one of the most defensible things you can have.  [03:45] Experiment with different channels to see which ones you like.  [05:00] That’s it for today! [05:01] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or text us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Backlinko Brian Dean  Larry Kim MobileMonkey ManyChat David Perell on Twitter Naval on Twitter Jason Lemkin on Twitter Quora  Logan Paul on YouTube   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/19/20206 minutes, 22 seconds
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How to Build a Community The Right Way | Ep. #1447

In episode #1447, we share how to build a community the right way! A strong and connected community can do wonders for your business but if you want it to work, you have to think beyond your own needs. It is about creating value for everyone and a supportive environment that can benefit many people. Tune in to hear how you can leverage this channel in the best possible way! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Build A Community the Right Way. [00:36] The importance of community and what it can do for your business. [01:24] Examples of great communities and our own version of this! [02:14] The multitude of communities that are out there for you to explore. [03:35] Using Community.com to interact with an audience and create awareness. [04:29] The intimacy of communities and what they can do for your business! [04:34] That’s it for today! [04:35] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Nike Traffic Think Tank Slack Roland Frasier Jayson Gaignard Community Gary V   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/18/20206 minutes, 5 seconds
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How HEY Will Change Email Marketing | Ep. #1446

In episode #1446, we talk about how HEY will change email marketing! This new service from the team that designed Basecamp, is poised to bring a breath of fresh air into the email world. They might even make things a bit harder for marketers like us! Tune in to hear exactly what HEY is and how it might suit you.   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How HEY Will Change Email Marketing. [00:35] What is HEY, who created it and what does it offer? [01:21] The Basecamp brand and what they are bringing to the email market. [02:38] More control for the user and ultimately a better experience. [03:49] Premium accounts of HEY and what these cost. [04:06] That’s it for today! [04:10] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   HEY Basecamp Outlook   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/17/20205 minutes, 44 seconds
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How to Leverage Long-Tail Keywords to Supercharge Your Traffic | Ep. #1445

In episode #1445, we talk about how to leverage long-tail keywords to supercharge your traffic! Keyword research plays a crucial role in SEO and driving traffic, but many of us forget to utilize the long-tail variations of the keywords people search for. Tune in to hear about how you can work this method into your SEO strategy and boost your visitor numbers!   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Leverage Long-Tail Keywords to Supercharge Your Traffic. [00:33] Understanding exactly what long-tail keywords are and some examples. [01:39] Improving visitor experience; combining updates and long-tail keywords in your content. [03:01] Refreshing decaying content and shoving keywords in at the same time. [04:02] Using Content Editor on ClickFlow to make the job of content creation much easier. [04:41] That’s it for today! [04:46] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Ubersuggest Content Decay ClickFlow   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/16/20206 minutes, 15 seconds
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Our Top 5 Favorite SEO Hacks for 2020 | Ep. #1444

In episode #1444, we share our top five SEO hacks for 2020! From updating content and improving customer experience to niching down and expanding your scope, these are the tactics that can help you boost your rankings. Tune into hear all five! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Our Top 5 SEO Hacks for 2020. [00:32] Updating content regularly to make sure it performs the best it can. [01:06] Obsessing over customer experience; site speed, pop-ups and more. [01:49] The riches are in the niches; Google's ranking favors specific content. [02:22] Zig when others zag and focus on the long term. [03:05] Thinking about search engines besides Google! [03:35] That is it for today! [03:40] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Content Decay Backlinko   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/15/20204 minutes, 54 seconds
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Here's the Secret to Coming Up with Endless Content Ideas | Ep. #1443

In episode #1443, we share the secret to coming up with endless content ideas! All content creators need ideas, so how do you make sure that you have more than you need? From scouring social media and blogs to personalizing popular content, we give you a bunch of ways that help us create content at lightning speed with very little research! Tune in and open up this infinite possibility!   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:   [00:25] Today’s topic: The Secret to Coming Up with Endless Content Ideas. [00:34] Looking at this podcast as an example of endless content creation. [00:46] Finding popular topics to talk about on social platforms. [01:06] Using BuzzSumo and Feedly to bookmark noteworthy ideas. [01:56] Do not regurgitate! Keeping in mind your own spin on things. [02:29] What makes this podcast different and personal. [03:05] That’s it! [03:09] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   BuzzSumo Feedly   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/14/20204 minutes, 14 seconds
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Can You Really Change Your Life with 1 Piece of Content? | Ep. #1442

In episode #1442, we talk about if you can really change your life with one piece of content! The answer, as you might have guessed, is yes. We talk about the benefits of writing often, publishing loads content and staying open-minded to the small things that can change everything. Tune in to get some great tips on facilitating success!   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Can You Really Change Your Life with One Piece of Content? [00:35] The example of the skyscraper technique and what this exemplifies. [01:05] What is the one piece of content that can do this for you? [01:38] Using writing to think deeply and articulate your thoughts. [02:44] The one piece that can lead to many more steps in your journey. [03:36] The two articles that had huge and unexpected results for Neil! [04:12] Staying consistent and getting in the reps.  [04:20] That is it for today! [04:23] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Backlinko The Talent Code Demand Gen Nextivia   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/13/20205 minutes, 36 seconds
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Is It a Good Time to Start a Marketing Agency? | Ep. #1441

In episode #1441, we talk about whether it is a good time to start a marketing agency. With all the craziness happening in the world right now, you might be wondering where this leaves you and your business plans. Tune in to hear about how to take advantage of these times and why blaming others for the current difficulties won't work!   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Is It A Good Time to Start a Marketing Agency? [00:32] The current economic and political climate; the pandemic and protests. [00:42] An expected return to normal and what this means for starting a business . [01:19] The types of businesses that are still succeeding in this context. [02:10] Results that agencies are currently experiencing with small tweaks. [03:35] Drops in revenue due to COVID-19 and ways to keep growing in spite of it. [04:44] Using Startup Runway to map out possible scenarios. [05:35] Where are people hanging out and how can you make the most of these spaces.  [06:20] Picking a niche, finding funded companies and breaking down how they can improve. [06:57] That’s it for today! [07:00] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Startup Runway CrunchBase   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/12/20208 minutes, 13 seconds
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How Neil Unlocked a Flood of Sales with One Weird Retargeting Ad | Ep. #1440

In episode #1440, we share how Neil unlocked a flood of sales with one fun retargeting ad! Actually, scratch that, we are giving you two! Tune in to hear about fun Facebook campaigns and using your own face and expressions to get more traffic! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Neil Unlocked a Flood of Sales with One Fun Retargeting Ad. [00:39] Neil has no idea which of his many retargeting ads to talk about! [00:55] The sad faced retargeting ad that Neil ran a few days ago. [01:38] The Facebook ad that Neil ran to get more likes on his page. [02:04] Relevant offers to match with retargeting ads. [02:30] OLAY's clever campaign for skin products utilizing educational info. [03:12] That is it for today! [03:15] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   OLAY   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/11/20204 minutes, 32 seconds
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4 Underrated SEO Plays That'll Double Your Organic Traffic | Ep. #1439

In episode #1439, we discuss four underrated SEO strategies that will help you boost your organic traffic. Updating your content and keywords, removing old dates from your URLs, and using power and pillar pages effectively will all contribute to reviving your organic traffic. Tune in to hear about the tools that will get you to your traffic goals.    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 4 Underrated SEO Plays That Will Double Your Organic Traffic.  [00:39] Upgrade your content regularly.  [01:01] Consider your top performers and explore new keywords to update them.  [01:30] Boost your traffic by removing dates from your URLs.   [01:45] Write long-form pieces of content and consolidate different pieces together.  [02:04] Consider what Animalz does with their power and pillar pages.   [02:24] Turn your content into videos and put them on YouTube.   [03:01] That’s it for today! [03:02] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Ubersuggest ClickFlow Brian Dean  Animalz vidIQ   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/10/20204 minutes, 21 seconds
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7 Creative Ways to Invest in Marketing | Ep. #1438

In episode #1438, we share seven creative ways to invest in marketing, from offering a free tool to adding an up and/or down-sell on your checkout page. But it doesn’t all start and end with marketing—there are other ideas related to your business that can go a long way to indirectly boost your sales. Tune in to hear how you can get a celebrity to speak about your product or service!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Creative Ways to Invest In Marketing. [00:31] Consider offering free tools such as Ubersuggest to generate traffic.  [01:01] Visit sites like CodeCanyon and pay a small price for a free tool.  [01:23] Examples of what you can do from a broader business perspective. [02:32] Add at least one upsell and down-sell on your checkout or thank you page.  [03:14] Give your customers the option of being notified when a product is back in stock.  [03:39] The benefits of doing mouse tracking on your website to improve the user experience.  [04:23] Why you might consider using community.com to engage with your community.  [05:06] Check out Cameo where you can get celebrities to record a video about your product.  [05:34] That’s it for today! [05:38] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Ubersuggest  Content Decay A/B Testing Calculator CodeCanyon Roland Frasier Community Cameo   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/9/20206 minutes, 56 seconds
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How to do a Daily Marketing Standup | Ep. #1437

In episode #1437, we discuss how to do a daily marketing stand-up and the benefits of doing so when it comes to ads and scaling your business. These short meetings are invaluable for getting team members on the same page and ensuring that data is shared across your organization. Tune in to hear what kind of issues are typically addressed during one of these meetings.    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:   [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Do A Daily Marketing Stand-Up.  [00:35] What we mean with the term “stand-up” in the context of marketing. [00:59] The communication value that is gained from doing frequent stand-ups. [01:42] Learn about Eric’s Agency Accelerator coaching program.   [02:10] Why Eric has a daily stand-up for his team working on the ads for this program. [02:59] Stand-ups are necessary if you’re doing ads and are trying to scale.  [03:20] Examples of the issues/items to address in daily stand-ups. [04:02] The most important metric to keep an eye on is the click-through rate. [04:22] Find a solution for metrics that have underperformed for three days in a row. [04:38] The importance of having alignment and sharing data across the organization.  [05:26] That’s it for today! [05:37] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Traction Supermetrics   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/8/20206 minutes, 49 seconds
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Why Learning to Say "No" Will Accelerate Your Success | Ep. #1436

In episode #1436, we talk about why learning to say no will accelerate your success. When you focus on what really matters and set other opportunities aside, you make real space to progress and grow and we can see this from many of the world's great leaders. Tune in to find out about getting away from shiny object syndrome and drilling down on one thing at a time! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why Learning to Say No Will Accelerate Your Success. [00:35] The damaging effects of saying yes to too many things. [01:29] What happens when you say no? Doubling down on what really matters. [02:10] The secret to Bill Gates' and Warren Buffett's success: focus. [03:12] Shiny object syndrome and missing the best opportunities through overwhelm. [03:48] Depth instead of breadth and embracing categorization when it comes along. [04:32] A homework assignment for the next week! [04:58] That is it for today! [05:01] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Steve Jobs ShoeDazzle LegalZoom Kim Kardashian Jessica Alba Honest Warren Buffett  Bill Gates Zillow Glassdoor Expedia Richard Barton T-Shaped Marketing   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/7/20206 minutes, 18 seconds
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How to Write a "Power Offer" to Generate New Leads Overnight | Ep. #1435

In episode #1435, we share how to write a power offer to generate new leads overnight! If you want to know exactly what a power offer is, how it can apply to your business and the successes you can experience by implementing one, make sure to not miss this episode. Tune in to get the lowdown on this important tool!   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Write a Power Offer to Generate New Leads Overnight. [00:34] What is a power offer and how does it work? [01:36] Our real life example of a power offer on Single Grain. [01:59] The success we have experienced with this strategy. [02:27] The keys to success with power offers; staying on top of numbers and more. [03:45] Audience resonation and refining the process and script for sales. [04:55] That’s it for today! [04:59] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Joel Erway Course Clients on Demand   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/6/20206 minutes, 13 seconds
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7 Brilliant Founders and CEOs We're Studying in 2020 | Ep. #1434

In episode #1434, we talk about six brilliant founders and CEOs that we are studying in 2020! From Ray Dalio and Bill Gates to Phil Knight and Patrick Collison, we cover a bunch of people that show us the way and the lead the world of business into the future. Stay tuned for a bonus at the end too!   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 6 Brilliant Founders and CEOs That We Are Studying in 2020. [00:43] The deep learning and thinking of Stripe's Patrick Collison. [01:24] Inspiration from Ray Dalio and his inspiring book, Principles. [01:58] The consistency of Bill Gates and Microsoft and his newest ventures in the pandemic. [02:57] The example of Nike and how Phil Knight built an unmistakable brand. [03:51] Naval Ravikant's simple and short-form wisdom. [04:43] Roelof Botha from Sequoia and forward vision to future trends. [05:33] Chamath Palihapitiya's ruthless and thoughtful approach to being contrarian. [06:35] That’s it! [06:38] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Patrick Collison Stripe Ray Dalio Principles Bridgewater Bill Gates Inside Bill's Brain Phil Knight  Nike Naval Ravikant  Roelof Botha Sequoia Chamath Palihapitiya Social Capital Jeff Bezos Warren Buffett   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/5/20207 minutes, 48 seconds
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Should You Build an Audience Before Launching Your Product? | Ep. #1433

In episode #1433, you’ll hear whether you should build an audience before launching your product or not! We talk about two main approaches today that you can take depending on whether you have an existing product or not. From there, we drill down on the power of having a large audience, different ways of building one, and some examples of transactions that prove how much people with money will pay for businesses that have major followings!   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: If You Should Build an Audience Before Launching Your Product. [00:30] If you have a product, market it, otherwise, build the audience first! [01:09] Building your audience by documenting your process as a newbie. [01:32] How long a content marketing journey could take before results come. [01:58] Examples of different thought leaders and how they built their audience. [02:10] Understanding the passion economy, helping influencers monetize. [02:44] Whoever controls the audience, controls a ton of power. [03:22] Looking at platforms Spotify bought because they understand the power of audience.  [03:54] How much cash Kylie Jenner made selling 51% her company. [04:23] That’s it for today! [04:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Naval Dave Perell Substack Supercast Andreessen Horowitz Joe Rogan Spotify Gimlet The Ringer Kylie Jenner   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/4/20205 minutes, 33 seconds
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7 Game-Changing Growth Tools for Marketers on a Budget | Ep. #1432

In episode #1432, we are going to be giving you seven game-changing tools for marketers on a budget. This great session covers Eric and Neil’s famous self-made tools for optimizing traffic and SEO, getting more views on YouTube, tightening up your copy, and so much more! Tune in and find some tools that should accelerate your growth and which you can either get for super cheap or better yet, absolutely free!   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Game-Changing Growth Tools for Marketers on a Budget. [00:30] How good and cheap Ubersuggest and Neil’s offerings are for SEO. [01:00] Using Content Decay to identify and maintain parts of your site that are losing traffic. [01:38] Making the most of your content by streaming it to multiple sources. [02:18] Getting way more traffic from YouTube using vidIQ! [02:36] How much more effective you become as a writer using Grammarly. [03:18] Connecting all marketing sources in one place using Google Data Studio. [03:53] Using fast-growing Zapier to build marketing workflows.  [04:53] That’s it for today! [04:55] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Ubersuggest Content DecayRestream vidIQ Grammarly Google Data StudioZapier   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/3/20206 minutes, 18 seconds
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How Much Equity Should You Give To Your Partners? | Ep. #1431

In episode #1431, we talk about how much equity you should give your partners! When starting a new business or including partners in an existing one, the question of how to split equity is so important. Tune in and hear different ways to approach the slicing of the pie, when equity becomes important, and some of our own experiences navigating this tricky side of running a  business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Much Equity You Should Give to Your Partners. [00:55] Basing equity on a combination of capital and effort based value each partner provides. [02:03] Using a more mathematical approach using Slicing Pie. [02:30] Gauging if a potential partner is being reasonable in their demands. [03:24] How Eric split equity in ClickFlow with his business partner. [04:00] Why the partnerships and business model at SingleGrain didn’t go so well. [04:54] The idea that equity only becomes a problem when you start making money. [05:16] That’s it for today! [05:17] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Slicing Pie ClickFlow Single Grain   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/2/20206 minutes, 35 seconds
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The 7 Remote Work Trends That Will Impact Your Business | Ep. #1430

In episode #1430, we share seven remote work trends that will impact your business! As the world changes in front of our eyes, remote work has been a distinct component of the professional world during the pandemic. This is most likely to carry forward in some shape or another and we talk about what this might look like. Tune in to hear about possible hybrid models, video calls and new daily schedules!    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Remote Work Trends that Will Impact Your Business. [00:35] The current landscape, the pandemic and what this means for the future. [01:01] Big players who are insisting employees stay home. [01:39] A hybrid model for workspaces and benefits of this arrangement. [02:10] Using different channels of communication and replacing meetings. [02:42] Not everyone works well remotely, it might take some education. [03:06] Avoiding video call fatigue through scheduling and phone calls. [03:48] Professional hours and adapting to a new daily routine.  [04:41] Holiday times and helping your employees remain sane! [05:27] The rise of team building, corporate retreats and in-person events. [06:30] Placing a premium on soft skills and touching in with people as humans. [07:33] That’s it for today! [07:36] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Zoom Slack  Teams Calm   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/1/20208 minutes, 55 seconds
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Google's Upcoming Algorithm Update | Ep. #1429

In episode #1429, we unpack Google's upcoming algorithm update! Google is taking more care than ever around user experience and it seems their new updates will be no different. We talk about the reasons behind the measures, how they are fine tuning what they already have in place and what you can do about it to keep your ranking! Tune in to hear it all.   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Google's Upcoming Algorithm Update. [00:45] The impetus behind the looming updates from Google. [01:35] User experience and metrics and how Google aims to fine tune these even more. [03:37] The next few years with Google; more focus in this direction. [04:29] Weaknesses in Google's algorithms over the last ten years. [05:03] Addressing the issues on your site; fixing things from all perspectives. [05:25] That is it for today! [05:28] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Disney   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/30/20206 minutes, 48 seconds
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What You Can Learn From Black Hat SEOs | Ep. #1428

In episode #1428, we talk about what you can learn from black hat SEOs! There is a whole array of strategies and tactics out there to grow you brand and boost your traffic, and some are more within the lines than others! Today we explore the lessons you can learn from the methods that break the rules and buck the system. Tune in to hear exactly what can be useful about this way of doing your marketing. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What You Can Learn from Black Hat SEOs. [00:44] What it means to be a black hat SEO; breaking the rules for rankings. [01:24] Learning all the tactics and pushing things as far as possible. [01:53] Switching from spamming to adding value in the long term. [02:22] Getting inspiration and insights from black hat ideas and gauging what is moving the needle. [03:06] The value of diversifying as a safety net — do not trust one channel! [03:46] Keeping the secret sauce to yourself instead of bragging to the world about it. [04:32] The centrality of user experience and why to focus on that. [05:11] That’s it for today! [05:13] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   BlackHatWorld   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/29/20206 minutes, 22 seconds
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What You Can Learn From Growth Hackers | Ep. #1427

In episode #1427, we talk about growth hacking and what it can teach you about growing your company. You’ll hear where the term ‘growth hacking’ came from, what it means, and some examples of growth hacking strategies used by companies like Dropbox and Facebook. Our central message today is that growth can come from other places within your company than its marketing team! Tune in and hear about the value of having a north star and looking in unusual places to make your business better and bigger!   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What You Can Learn from Growth Hackers. [00:30] What is growth hacking? Anyone in a company trying to drive more revenue. [01:00] Using your unique skill in your company to generate more revenue. [01:26] Looking at Dropbox’s strategy incentivizing friends to sign up as growth hacking. [01:33] How growth hacking got perverted and has since been rebranded as growth marketing. [02:25] Doing true growth hacking by implementing data-driven marketing. [02:51] How much leverage inside a company there is outside of pure marketing. [03:03] The use of good design and UI for growth hacking; Amazon’s shipping model. [03:30] Aligning your different channels into growth hacking using growth teams. [04:26] Finding more ways to grow by looking outside of the norm! [04:53] Aligning teams using a north star for your company. [05:09] That’s it for today! [05:10] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Sean Ellis Dropbox Amazon Facebook Treehouse   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/28/20206 minutes, 31 seconds
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What You Can Learn From Internet Marketers | Ep. #1426

In episode #1426, we get into the lessons to be learned from ‘internet marketers!’ We give you our definitions of what internet marketers are, list some unusual but successful online marketing innovations, and drill down on the concept that you shouldn’t get stuck in the tricks you know! Tune in and learn about keeping an eye out for what’s working and adapting it for your own use!   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What You Can Learn from ‘Internet Marketers.’ [00:38] Eric’s definition of internet marketers involving a willingness to experiment and more! [01:24] Neil’s definition of internet marketers: anyone who tries to market a business online. [01:57] How internet marketers come up with innovative ways to sell online. [02:46] Paying attention to innovative strategies that internet marketers use repetitively. [03:06] Remembering not to get stuck in your ways; observing new techniques. [03:39] Webinars, book funnels, upsells, downsells, checkout bumps - they all work! [03:54] Using techniques that work to make more money to spend on marketing!  [04:07] The biggest impact driver is being creative; observing Russel Brunson. [04:54] Remembering to keep your eyes open and adopting/adapting tricks. [05:30] Ryan Deiss’ advice to learn from unethical strategies and make them ethical. [06:13] That’s it for today! [06:14] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Russel Brunson Ryan Deiss Digital Marketer Brian Dean ConversonXL Peep Laja Roland Frasier   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/27/20207 minutes, 44 seconds
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The Best Email Marketing Strategy When You’re a Nobody | Ep. #1425

In episode #1425, we give you the best marketing strategy to use while you’re still a nobody! We drill down on different ways you can use to build up your audience and add them to your email list to the point where you can start to see revenue! From creating amazing content by interviewing thought leaders to ways of promoting your newsletter, you’ll hear some amazing tips today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Best Email Marketing Strategy When You Are a Nobody. [00:30] Building a list using ads and a squeeze page. [00:55] Create content and use opt-in lists throughout your whole site. [01:13] Promoting content using podcasts whose guests share the episode. [01:20] Promoting and putting your stuff out there using newsletters, and Substack. [02:00] Discovering smart people and building an audience on Twitter. [02:28] If your content is that good, you can build and charge an audience!  [02:43] How many well-known people will say yes to being interviewed by nobodies. [03:23] Using pop-ups asking for email addresses to keep reading content. [04:11] That’s it for today! [04:12] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Leveling Up Andreessen Horowitz Substack Sam Parr The Hustle Trends Agora Financial David Perell ConvertKit   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/26/20205 minutes, 30 seconds
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The Ultimate Checklist For Selling High Ticket Products (and Services!) | Ep. #1424

In episode #1424, we share the ultimate checklist for selling high-ticket products and services. Some of the benefits of higher price points are that you have more flexibility and margin for making mistakes, and you should use this to your benefit. Tune in to hear the array of benefits to hosting a webinar and where to learn how to structure them for maximum benefit!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Ultimate Checklist for Selling High-Ticket Products and Services.  [00:35] Don’t think that having your offer on your website is enough—get on the phone.  [01:05] A higher price means more flexibility and more margin for mistakes. [01:25] Retarget people who have hit your page or have shown interest.  [02:02] Get tips from Sam Ovens and Russell Brunson on structuring webinars.   [02:17] The benefits of hosting a webinar and the best platforms to use.  [02:30] Think about building an ascension funnel and learn how from Dotcom Secrets.  [03:05] Ensure that your price points are above $1000. [03:35] Continue marketing to people once you get their email address.  [04:22] Use count-down timers to encourage people to buy before a certain time.  [04:36] Adding a survey to determine which funnel you should send prospects to.  [05:04] That’s it for today! [05:12] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Sam Ovens Russell Brunson EverWebinar Webinar Jam Dotcom Secrets Dean Jackson   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/25/20206 minutes, 24 seconds
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E-commerce Is Changing. Here’s How to Prepare. | Ep. #1423

In episode #1423, we talk about how e-commerce is changing and what you can do to prepare. It’s not only the big players like Amazon who are doing well, it is the one-product e-commerce stores that are having a moment right now. Tune in to hear how you can keep your customers happy even when you run out of inventory!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: E-Commerce is Changing: Here’s How To Prepare.  [00:51] If you’re just starting, opt for Shopify—they’re doing great right now.  [01:03] At the moment, every day is Black Friday with Shopify! [01:14] What’s doing well right now are one-product e-commerce stores.  [01:47] Google covid19.within.co to see how e-commerce is performing right now. [02:21] Ensure that you have your inventory and a strong supply chain. [02:40] Don’t be afraid of spending money on conversion rate optimization. [03:14] Google Ads and Facebook Ads will go up and become more expensive over time.   [03:29] Optimize your funnel by offering something else on your thank-you page.  [04:09] Avoid running out of inventory and what to do if that happens.  [04:26] Think about also offering subscriptions in your e-commerce business. [05:43] Look at railroad traffic: how often goods are being transported across the US.  [05:53] That’s it for today! [05:54] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Shopify Amazon  covid19.within.co BURST   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/24/20207 minutes, 1 second
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Simple Tweaks That Can Generate Massive ROI in Your Ads | Ep. #1422

In episode #1422, we discuss a few simple tweaks you can make to generate massive ROI in your ads. The best advertisers know to change up their ads frequently by writing new copy and/or adding striking images. Tune in to hear how Google Sheets combined with Supermetrics can help you get all the ad data and conversion information you need to keep your ads performing well.    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Simple Tweaks to Generate Massive ROI in Your Ads.  [00:36] When we say ads, we mean ads in general whether it be CPC, YouTube, Facebook, etc.  [00:51] The best advertisers know to constantly change up their ads.  [01:22] For one of our offerings we write new copy every week. [01:49] Ask influencers and big brands to record short clips about your product.  [02:18] You can use Google Sheets and Supermetrics to get all the ad data.  [02:53] What we do when an ad performs poorly three days in a row.  [03:04] Look at your platforms and see if you can put your landing page on social platforms.   [04:01] If people buy from your ads, think about adding a one-time order or offer.  [04:38] Find and re-market to those who hit your checkout page but didn’t buy.  [05:10] That’s it for today! [05:13] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Russell Brunson Cameo Supermetrics   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/23/20206 minutes, 25 seconds
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If We Had to Start Over in SEO, Here’s What We Would Do First | Ep. #1421

In episode #1421, we tell you what we would do first if we were to start all over again! We imagine how we would play the SEO game if we had no resources but all our knowledge, and stress things like learning from the playbook of your competitors, going after easy keywords in a large total addressable market, and diversifying once you build some traction. Listen along so you can apply what we learned the hard way! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: If We Had to Start Over, Here’s What We Would Do First. [00:30] Setting the criteria: starting SEO with no resources and just our knowledge. [00:50] Learning from the playbook of successful competitors. [01:45] Brian Dean’s strategy: long-form content with lots of data. [02:24] Partner with people, take their data, analyze, and add your unique spin. [02:32] Publishing one thing a month; taking it one step at a time. [02:51] The riches are not in the niches: create a site after a big TAM. [03:16] It’s easier to get a small fraction of a big pie than the other way round. [03:31] Focus on the easy keywords in the big markets and build traction from there. [03:42] Diversifying once traction is built; newsletters are a good idea at this point. [04:20] Don’t bet everything on SEO! [04:33] That’s it for today! [04:34] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Brian Dean Backlinko Sam Parr The Hustle   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/22/20205 minutes, 45 seconds
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What’s Changed in Marketing Since The Lockdown | Ep. #1420

In episode #1420, we lay out some of the ways that marketing has changed since the lockdown. We have been indoors for a few weeks now this has produced many opportunities for doing things in new ways. From shifts in messaging to lower marketing standards, lower costing ads, and sweeping up recently laid off talent, you’ll hear some of the main trends by tuning in! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What’s Changed in Marketing Since the Lockdown. [00:53] How previous marketing campaigns shut down or shifted their messaging. [01:18] Fewer businesses bidding for ads has brought the cost of paid ads down. [01:55] Shifts in how/how many podcasts are created due to higher time availability. [02:32] Standards about how polished marketing has to be are getting lower. [03:04] Sweeping up all the talent that has been laid off if you can afford it! [03:35] That’s it for today! [03:36] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Gary Vaynerchuk Layoffs Tracker Parachute   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/21/20204 minutes, 47 seconds
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How to Spot Marketing Opportunities When Growth is Flat | Ep. #1419

In episode #1419, we show you how to spot marketing opportunities when growth is flat! Tune in and hear the best tips for when, how, and how much to adjust your business model in times of crisis. We talk about why you should rather focus on conversion rates than trying to find new channels, and a whole lot more!   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Spot Marketing Opportunities When Growth is Flat. [00:30] Why looking for new channels is a big mistake when growth is flat. [00:57] Opening doors on existing channels through conversion rate optimization. [01:35] Letting go of your original business model and adjusting to meet new conditions. [02:49] When to know when to pivot: when things are declining, not flat. [03:20] Constantly innovating by ‘killing your business’. [04:00] Sometimes you don’t need a drastic change; focus on surviving right now. [04:32] Using tools like ConversionXL, VWO, and Spiralyze to optimize conversions.  [04:55] That’s it for today! [04:56] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Peep Laja ConversionXL VWO Spiralyze   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/20/20206 minutes, 7 seconds
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Why You Should Be Segmenting Your Website Visitors | Ep. #1418

In episode #1418, we talk about why you should be segmenting your website visitors. There are a lot of different types of visitors that will arrive on your website, and segmentation allows you to put them in buckets so they can be shown different messages, products, and services to maximize conversion rates! Tune in to hear best practices for segmentation and how it could benefit your business right now! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why You Should Be Segmenting Your Website Visitors. [00:30] What is segmentation and how does it help deal with different kinds of website visitors? [01:09] Using RightMessage to segment visitors according to their income. [02:53] If you segment people, you serve them better, meaning more revenue for you! [03:05] Picking the most relevant people to segment because it’s hard to segment everyone. [03:14] Remembering not to present people with too many offers. [03:39] Segmenting based on form fields, browser detection, language, and location. [04:25] Great software to use for segmenting: bucket.io, RightMessage, and Clearbit. [05:06] People feel better when a website directly caters to them, thus they convert better! [05:44] That’s it for today! [05:45] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Pat Flynn smartpassiveincome.comRightMessage Neil Patel Digital Ryan Levesque bucket.io The ASK Method Clearbit   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/19/20206 minutes, 56 seconds
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How Your Mental Health Affects Your Marketing (And How To Keep It Healthy) | Ep. #1417

In episode #1417, we speak about how your mental health affects your marketing and how to keep it healthy. Having the right mindset is so important for being effective and jumping on opportunities when they arrive, especially at a time like this. Tune in and hear some great hacks for optimizing your well-being, from setting a cap on daily calls to meditating, journaling, and a whole lot more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Your Mental Health Affects Your Marketing and How to Keep It Healthy. [00:30] Mental health doesn’t just affect marketing, but your overall effectiveness! [00:45] To be able to recognize a good opportunity, one has to be in the right mind frame! [01:25] Actions and habits that affect your life all start with your mental health. [01:55] The stress of the pandemic and how it encourages getting depressed or overworking. [02:56] Setting boundaries about how many calls to do per day. [03:50] Trying to only fill your calendar with things that produce ROI. [04:07] A tip for comparing yourself to others to get perspective and stay level headed. [04:50] Clearing your mind by meditating and taking time off. [05:28] Giving yourself time to be unproductive. [05:56] Setting things in order by journalling in The Five Minute Journal. [06:16] Going outside for a walk and monitoring your HRV using an Oura Ring. [06:55] That’s it for today! [06:56] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Calm Headspace Peloton The Five Minute Journal Oura Ring   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/18/20208 minutes, 3 seconds
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How We're Doing Our Virtual Event | Ep. #1416

In episode #1416, we talk about how we will be doing our virtual event! Joining this episode, you’ll hear all the systems we have implemented to make our upcoming virtual Marketing School Mastermind so much more than a glorified webinar! Tune in and hear about how we have solved the problem of networking and Zoom exhaustion, pulled together a list of the most relevant speakers out there, and a whole lot more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How We’re Doing Our Virtual Event. [00:30] What our event is and why we have decided to make it virtual. [02:00] Networking drawbacks to virtual events and tips for beating them from Ryan Levesque. [03:23] How we have restructured our event to allow for networking online. [04:24] Curbing Zoom exhaustion and ramping excitement using shorter sessions. [05:14] The many great speakers who will be presenting at the event. [05:47] That’s it for today! [05:49] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Ryan Levesque The ASK Method Zoom Brian Dean Nick Shackelford Peep Laja ConversionXL Sam Parr The Hustle Chris Winfield Super Connector Media Jen Gottlieb   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/17/20206 minutes, 55 seconds
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Should You Accept Guest Bloggers? | Ep. #1415

In episode #1415, we are going to talk about if you should accept guest bloggers. Guest bloggers are great for cranking out a lot of content early on in your journey, but more content isn’t necessarily better anymore. Tune in and hear when and why guest bloggers might still be helpful, and what you can do you maximize their effectiveness through research, setting criteria, and hiring good ones!   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:   [00:25] Today’s topic: If You Should Accept Guest Bloggers. [00:30] If you can get amazing guest bloggers, why not? [01:06] How to set specific criteria for a guest blogger to follow stringently. [01:50] It is a cheap way to grow your traffic initially but you should taper off eventually. [02:17] Google prefers updated old posts over rehashed new ones now. [02:43] Work you can do before asking a blogger; researching keywords, etc. [03:00] Good guest bloggers can turn into future employees! [03:20] That’s it for today! [03:21] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Entrepreneur Huffington Post Wikipedia   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/16/20204 minutes, 34 seconds
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7 Ways To Keep Your Marketing Knowledge Fresh | Ep. #1414

In episode #1414, we give you seven ways you can use to keep your marketing knowledge fresh! There is a whole bunch of thought leadership out there on this topic and today you’ll hear tips for how to use software platforms, link with people, and filter, save, and connect to content so you can keep up to date with the best of it!   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:   [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Ways to Keep Your Marketing Knowledge Fresh. [00:30] Following the world’s best thought leaders on Twitter, and saving to Pocket. [01:11] How to hone in on the best of what YouTube creators have to offer. [01:45] Staying on top of lesser-known trends by reading paid newsletters. [02:26] Checking out industry-related events many of which are held online now. [03:05] Copywriting advice to be found at marketingexamples.com. [03:43] Learning from your competition on podcasts! [04:24] Joining groups and learning from those you follow on Facebook.  [05:03] That’s it for today! [05:05] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Pocket The Hustle Axios The Information Hot Pod News Wall Street Journal The Economist New York Times marketingexamples.com Growth Everywhere Leveling Up Chris Von Wilpert Sumo Group Joel Erway   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/15/20206 minutes, 16 seconds
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How Spending Half a Billion Dollars on Marketing Won't Solve Your Problems | Ep. #1413

In episode #1413, we talk about how you won’t solve your problems by spending a billion dollars on marketing. By taking a look at the recent half a billion-dollar Bloomberg marketing campaign, we show you how being really rich on its own is not enough to create truly great marketing campaigns! Tune in and learn about smart, pointed marketing that is truly customer-obsessed!   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Spending a Billion Dollars on Marketing Will Not Solve Your Problems. [00:33] Trump versus Bloomberg’s marketing and why a muddled message won’t work. [01:43] The value of making your message relatable to the common person. [03:05] Not becoming lazy with marketing as you grow richer. [04:10] Learning from Jeff Bezos and obsessing over your customer, not your competition. [05:00] That’s it for today! [05:04] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Donald Trump Mike Bloomberg Jeff Bezos Amazon SpaceX   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/14/20206 minutes, 17 seconds
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3 Actionable Lessons Every Marketer Can Learn from Tim Ferriss | Ep. #1412

In episode #1412, we give you three actionable lessons every marketer can learn from Tim Ferris! We talk about how Tim’s success can in part be attributed to his experimental nature, use of data in the content he produces, and willingness to keep learning! Tune in and hear what you can learn from Tim Ferris today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Three Actionable Lessons Every Marketer Can Learn From Tim Ferris. [00:32] Experimenting and building a brand by consistently marketing those experiments. [01:26] Don’t make claims! Content that uses data does better than content that doesn’t. [02:33] Tim is an obsessive learner; don’t stop learning no matter how successful you get. [03:27] That’s it for today! [03:29] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Tim Ferris The 4-Hour Workweek The 4-Hour Chef Warren Buffet Mark Cuban   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/13/20204 minutes, 40 seconds
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How Marketers Have Adapted Their Business Model To The New Norm | Ep. #1411

In episode #1411, we talk about how marketers have adapted their business model to the new norm! Consumer behavior has changed so you’re going to have to adapt if you want to survive through this time. Listen in and hear about changing business trends, luring customers using no-commitment offers, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Marketers Have Adapted Their Business Model to the New Norm. [00:34] What the new norm means; social distancing, online shopping, etc. [01:10] Changes in payment options to match new consumer behavior. [02:47] Getting people to try what you’re selling without committing much. [03:50] Learning post COVID business trends from Emerson Spartz. [04:59] How to be more resilient by reading Antifragile. [05:04] That’s it for today! [05:06] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Shopify Peep Laja CXL Sam Ovens Content Decay Orabrush Emerson Spartz Peloton Antifragile   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/12/20206 minutes, 19 seconds
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How Often Should You Follow Your 'Gut Feeling'? | Ep. #1410

In episode #1410, we talk about gut feelings, our initial reactions to information. Sometimes we take action, and other times we don’t, so today, we’re looking at how to trust these instincts. We learn more about Neil’s instincts, how gut feelings can change over time, and the importance of finding data to back these initial responses up. To learn about this and more, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:26] Today’s topic: How often you should go with your gut feeling. [00:30] What your gut feeling is and how to use it to guide you. [00:38] Results from Eric’s Twitter and Facebook surveys about gut feelings. [00:57] Neil’s experience of going with his gut feeling and how it’s changed over time. [02:02] Gut feelings grow and become more aligned with increased experience. [03:07] When starting out, especially, find data that aligns with your gut feelings. [03:34] How to share your gut feeling at a company with a variety of stakeholders. [04:18] That’s it for today! [04:20] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Amazon Memos   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/11/20205 minutes, 34 seconds
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30 Lessons After 30 Million SEO Visits - Part 4 | Ep. #1409

In episode #1409, we dive into the fourth and final installment of the 30 lessons we have learned after 30 million SEO visits! Today we look at lessons 24 to 30. You can expect to hear more about why niches are important, making the most of your titles, and optimizing for search engines besides Google. Tune in to learn more about taking your SEO to the next level! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:28] Today’s topic: 30 Lessons After 30 Million SEO Visits. [00:35] The riches are in the niches. You can’t be everything to everyone. [01:16] How to generate more ROI from your SEO. [01:43] Find ways to make the most of your titles and meta-descriptions. [02:15] Why your content that’s decaying the fastest is what you should update first. [02:28] How an FAQ schema can help get more people to click to your site. [02:50] Google is not the only search engine, so optimize for other ones too. [03:22] Why you can achieve more with longer-tail keywords.  [04:08] That’s it for today! [04:11] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   ClickFlow Bing Baidu Yandex Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/10/20205 minutes, 23 seconds
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30 Lessons After 30 Million SEO Visits - Part 3 | Ep. #1408

In episode #1408, we dive into numbers 17 to 23 of the 30 lessons we have learned after 30 million SEO visits! In this third installment, you can expect to learn more on subjects such as branding and how it can set you apart, why you should look to see what your competition is doing, and the importance of your SEO team. Tune in to hear tips to take your SEO game to the next level! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:26] Today’s topic: 30 Lessons After 30 Million SEO visits. [00:37] The importance of focusing on branding and how it relates to Google ranking. [01:26] Draw lessons from your competitors and some tools to help with this. [02:05] Why you should not fear duplicate content across platforms. [02:32] What a power page is and why you should have one on your site. [03:37] Benefits of interlinking your content. [04:01] SEO is a team sport. You can’t do it alone. [04:39] How having AMPs can help increase your traffic.  [05:07] That’s it for today! [05:21] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Alexa Backlinko AMP   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/9/20206 minutes, 33 seconds
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30 Lessons After 30 Million SEO Visits - Part 2 | Ep. #1407

In episode #1407, we share the second batch of thirty lessons we have learned after thirty million SEO visits! Today we are sharing lessons 9 through 16, including points on infographics, blackhat tactics, speed and more! Tune in to hear some more vital things for your SEO success! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 30 Lessons After 30 Million SEO Visits. [00:37] Infographics are the easiest way to boost your numbers. [01:08] Understand blackhat SEO but execute it in a whitehat way! [01:56] Don't obsess over SEO updates; not all changes will affect you. [02:36] Traffic is not everything — it's more about conversion numbers. [03:15] Specialization and focus can serve you very well in generating traffic. [03:42] The SEO industry is not necessarily the most inspiring space, so look elsewhere! [04:35] Speed is a great lever for boosting traffic.  [05:07] Bounce rates are not the most important metric, think more about customer experience. [05:53] That is it for today! [05:55] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   CodeCanyon about.com   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/8/20207 minutes, 7 seconds
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30 Lessons After 30 Million SEO Visits - Part 1 | Ep. #1406

In episode #1406, we share the first batch of thirty lessons we have learned after thirty million SEO visits! Today we are sharing lessons 1 through 8, so make sure not to miss out on these foundational points. We talk about translation, link building, updating content and more. Tune in to hear it all. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 30 Lessons After 30 Million SEO Visits. [00:42] Global expansion through translation and transcription. [01:12] There are no guarantees in SEO, just like in life! [01:38] Links are central to your growth; you need as many as possible. [02:03] Patience is a virtue, so stick in there and reap the rewards that accumulate. [02:40] Updating old content is often better than creating new stuff all the time. [03:06] The current trend in SEO is around product-led growth — don't underestimate it! [03:46] Get aggressive with your tactics, use popups and drive the traffic where you want it.  [04:21] Do not bet everything on SEO; diversify as soon as possible. [04:52] That’s it for today! [04:59] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Upwork Ahrefs ClickFlow Ubersuggest Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/7/20206 minutes, 12 seconds
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Why Conversion Rate Optimization Has Become a Crucial Marketing Skill | Ep. #1405

In episode #1405, we talk about why conversion rate optimization has become a crucial marketing skill. We unpack exactly how to measure your CRO, as well as linking it to search engine optimization and placing it in the context of your other KPIs. Tune in to hear about this important part of any marketing business.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why Conversion Rate Optimization Has Become a Crucial Marketing Skill. [00:35] What CRO is and how it relates to your acquisition costs. [01:49] Connecting CRO to SEO and driving more results from existent content. [02:27] When should you start worrying about CRO and how much should you spend? [02:53] Taking note of key performance indicators and tracking rates. [03:56] Base everything on data and you will reap the benefits! [04:19] That is it for today! [04:23] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   The Great CEO Within   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/6/20205 minutes, 34 seconds
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7 Lessons After 30 Million Podcast Downloads | Ep. #1404

In episode #1404, we share seven lessons we have learned after 30 million podcast downloads! That's right Marketing School has had more than 30 million downloads since we started four years ago! We have learned a lot along the way and so we thought we would pick out the seven best lessons to share with all of our listeners! Tune in to hear about equipment, recording schedules and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Lessons After 30 Million Podcast Downloads. [00:45] Four years of the Marketing School Podcast! [01:21] Consistency is king! You win and grow over time. [02:11] Aiming for the biggest reach by repurposing on multiple platforms. [03:00] A mixer goes a long way and sound quality can up your game a lot! [03:27] Monetization is a great option, even early on. [04:12] Utilize all your channels and invite an audience to your show. [04:42] Show all of your episodes on platforms, it leads to more plays and downloads.  [05:17] What makes this show unique? Perspectives and inspiration! [06:02] That is it for today! [06:05] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Blue Yeti Restream Marketing Showrunners   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/5/20207 minutes, 13 seconds
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7 Alternative Ways to Promote Your Content in 2020 | Ep. #1403

In episode #1403, we talk about five alternative ways to promote content in 2020! From a bunch of online tools like Zest and Taboola, to texting and Twitter, there are still ways to upend the system and get eyeballs on your content. Tune in hear them all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Alternative Ways to Promote Content in 2020. [00:31] Using Zest for simple content promotion. [00:48] Utilizing Pinterest adverts and combining this with affiliate links. [01:19] Making Taboola and Outbrain work for you! [01:38] The power of push-notifications for higher visitor numbers. [01:59] Twitter's untapped advertising potential. [02:20] The promotional options available through review sites. [02:38] Collecting phone numbers on your website for more reach.  [03:55] That’s it for today! [03:57] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Zest Subscribers Taboola Outbrain Andrew Wilkinson G2  Capterra Gary V Toolio   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/4/20205 minutes, 8 seconds
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7 Unconventional Tactics to Scale Any Consulting Business | Ep. #1402

In episode #1402, we share seven unconventional tactics to scale any agency or consulting business right now! From better project management practices to using copywriting skills and niching down, these strategies can help you now, wherever you are. Tune in to hear about taking your consulting business to the next level. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Unconventional Tactics to Scale Any Agency or Consulting Business Right Now. [00:34] Making a no-brainer offer to a company that can help them save. [01:16] Good project management for better efficiency on the work you do. [02:00] The power of persuasive copywriting and doing less with more. [02:50] Facilitating new deals and consistent customer flow through reaching out to new businesses. [03:35] Don't forget to niche-down! Target a specific sector of the market in the beginning. [04:22] Streamlining your reporting process to save time and work. [05:00] Pricing on value and performance. [06:37] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Crunchbase SEMrush Ahrefs Agency Analytics  Raven Tools Google Data Studio   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/3/20207 minutes, 46 seconds
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How to Get a Good Digital Marketing Intern | Ep. #1401

In episode #1401, we share how to get a good digital marketing intern! If you, like us, want hungry, humble and smart new members on a growing team, hiring interns is a great way to do this and can benefit everyone in the process! Tune in to hear about the best avenues to explore to find promising talent and committed new team members. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Get a Good Digital Marketing Intern. [00:31] What makes a good marketing intern? [01:04] Offering value to founders and CEOs through surprising things. [01:51] The growth of interns into something important in a company. [02:15] Posting to AngelList, colleges and forums for talent-scouting. [03:39] Hiring processes, smart training techniques and setting interns up for success. [04:47] Keeping a great intern on the team through a full time offer. [05:02] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: USC Pepperdine AngelList Gary V Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/2/20206 minutes, 18 seconds
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What We've Learned by Sending out 41.1 Million Marketing Emails | Ep #1400

In episode #1400, we talk about what we’ve learned by sending out 41.1 million marketing emails. Neil speaks about how and when to scrub your list depending on its size, and shares recent metrics for open, click, and deliverability rates he has received from his 500K+ subscriber list! Eric also shares a great strategy for re-engaging a cold subscriber before deleting them from your list. Tune in and hear some best practices for curating your list to get the best yields from it. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What We’ve Learned by Sending Out 41.1 Million Marketing Emails. [01:10] The value of scrubbing your list for keeping deliverability, open, and click rates high. [02:26] Neil’s open, click, and deliverability rates after sending a recent email to 547,639 people. [02:53] Open, click, and deliverability rates for Neil after sending a more successful email. [03:28] How Neil judges when to remove a person from his email list. [03:41] When to stop worrying about re-engaging people before scrubbing your list. [03:44] An easy way to check if a subscriber wants to remain on your list before deleting them. [04:15] That’s it for today! [04:16] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: ConvertKit   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/1/20205 minutes, 30 seconds
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7 Unknown Tools That'll Double Your Revenue | Ep. #1399

In episode #1399, we talk about seven unknown tools that will double your revenue. You’ll definitely want to check out these tools that do everything from getting celebs to shout out your company to helping you upsell more effectively and eliminating background noise from your podcast recordings! Tune in to hear about them all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Unknown Tools that Will Double Your Revenue. [00:30] Use Zest as a promotion tool to get more qualified clicks. [00:54] Book personalized video shoutouts from celebrities using Cameo. [01:10] Pay to have someone evaluate your copy using copytesting.com. [01:35] Add more payment options using FastSpring, Recurly, or Bolt. [02:10] Eliminate background noises during podcast recordings using Krisp. [02:44] Increase your revenue using sales platforms that add upsells. [03:08] Simplify your reporting using Supermetrics.  [03:20] That’s it for today! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Zest Cameo copytesting.com ConversionXL Bolt FastSpring Recurly PayPal Krisp Shopify ReferralCandy SamCart ClickFunnels Supermetrics   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/31/20204 minutes, 52 seconds
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7 Unique Blog Post Angles That Drive a Flood of Traffic and Links | Ep. #1398

In episode #1398 we give you seven unique blog post angles that drive a flood of traffic. From creating visualizations of other popular posts to hosting expert interviews and documenting how you solved a particular problem, you’ll hear how to get more eyeballs than ever on your site today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Unique Blog Post Angles that Drive a Flood of Traffic. [00:35] What a blog post angle is: a type of blog post. [01:00] Utilizing the consistency of how-to style blogs to get returning hits. [01:10] Using Canva to make visualizations of data on research-based blogs. [01:52] Collaborating with data providers to get leads and form partnerships. [02:35] Taking a popular post and turning it into a visual post. [03:12] Getting more view counts by conducting expert interviews. [03:37] Roundup posts: asking many experts the same question.  [04:16] Posting about how you solved a specific problem. [04:42] That’s it for today! [04:45] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   eHow Canva Ubersuggest Ahrefs BuzzSumo Infogram First Round Capital Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/30/20205 minutes, 57 seconds
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7 Simple Ways to Save Money on Your Marketing | Ep. #1397

In episode #1397, we talk about seven simple ways to save money on your marketing! Almost everyone is looking to cut costs at the moment and your marketing budget should be no different. Tune in to hear about you can save money through wage-reduction, outsourcing, free tools and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Simple Ways to Save Money on Your Marketing. [00:32] Cutting costs in other areas to boost your marketing budget. [01:19] Using Truebill to negotiate your own subscription rates. [01:45] Changing your payment methods to slightly cheaper ones can save a lot! [02:18] Outsourcing marketing, finding contractors and making a saving! [02:49] Finding free tools to replace your paid services. [03:32] Utilizing influencers at the current discount rates. [04:01] Reducing wages for staff and contractors if you are struggling.  [04:43] That’s it for today! [04:26] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: GSVLabs Stripe Salesforce Truebill ClickFlow Content Decay Ubersuggest Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/29/20205 minutes, 57 seconds
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Where The Good Investment Opportunities Are Right Now | Ep. #1396

In episode #1396, we talk about where the good investment opportunities are right now. In the middle of the current pandemic, the only safe action would be putting some money into the stock market, everything else is just too unclear at the moment! Tune in to hear about Warren Buffett's strategy and why you should a wait a while before moving. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Where the Good Investment Opportunities Are Right Now. [00:38] Thinking about where we are right now and where you can put your money. [01:04] The stock market and why it is always a safe bet. [01:32] Price drops over the next six months to a year. [02:01] Waiting and watching; taking a leaf out of Warren Buffett's book. [02:56] Unemployment rates right now in the US and abroad. [03:50] Now is not the right time to invest; playing the long game and lowering expectations. [04:40] That’s it for today! [04:42] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Amazon Waymo Warren Buffett Berkshire Hathaway Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/28/20205 minutes, 51 seconds
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Special Behind the Scenes Q+A with Neil and Eric | Ep. #1395

In episode #1395, Eric and Neil respond to a bunch of diverse questions from their audience. From questions about purchasing expired websites and ranking well without backlinks to ones related to social sharing plugins and the best strategies to grow a podcast. Tune in to hear how splintering your main product into smaller affordable segments can help you get more customers in the door!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] The context for today’s Ask Me Anything episode and how you can get in!  [01:03] YouTube and other resources to learn more about marketing and branding. [01:38] What to do if your CEO does not have the list of top 100 customers/accounts. [01:58] Don’t wait for the approval or permission of another.  [02:34] Does buying expired or premium domains work? [02:51] Advice about the most important focus areas in SEO. [03:53] Buy websites now since you can get good deals at the moment. [04:16] The best way to rank a page if you don’t have backlinks.  [04:47] Does using social sharing plugins increase your page load speed? [05:05] Thoughts on whether search engines can crawl video content and rank accordingly.  [05:54] The number one strategy we’ve used to get listeners for our podcast.  [06:21] Leveraging Instagram and other platforms where your ideal customers hang out.  [07:14] Why you might want to splinter your main product and sell it to get people in.   [07:34] That’s it for today! [07:50] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Marketing School  The 22 Immutable Law of Marketing DigitalMarketer Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/27/20208 minutes, 50 seconds
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How to Use Your Digital Marketing Skills to Climb the 'Wealth Ladder' | Ep. #1394

In episode #1394, we share how to use your digital marketing skills to climb the wealth ladder. Keep in mind that there are no shortcuts to sustainable wealth, so take the longer-term approach and build your skills before getting in over your head. Tune in to hear how dropshipping can be a key step in getting up the wealth ladder! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Use Your Digital Marketing Skills to Climb the Wealth Ladder.  [00:41] Resources for learning more about what the wealth ladder involves. [00:56] The wealth ladder outlines the process of developing skills and building your business.  [01:27] Understanding that you have to level up into different sections of the ladder.   [01:51] Using affiliate programs to generate revenue. [02:14] Hear how you can get a cut from each e-commerce transaction that you drive.  [02:35] Developing the right habits and skills before you jump into dropshipping.  [03:30] Examples of the many options ahead after you’ve done dropshipping.  [03:37] Remember that what goes up fast also comes down fast—be patient.  [03:53] That’s it for today! [03:56] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Nathan Barry  ConvertKit Amazon Shopify Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/26/20205 minutes, 4 seconds
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The Most Successful Cold Email Eric Has Ever Written | Ep. #1393

In episode #1393, we discuss the most successful cold emails we’ve ever written. Sales and marketing letters need not be long and complicated: most of the time, a short, concise email is far more effective. Tune in to hear the best strategies for engaging with large corporations and how to get hold of their email addresses!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Most Successful Cold Email That We’ve Written.  [00:33] A while ago we talked about Dean Jackson’s 9-word email. [00:42] What the 9-word email comprises and an example of how it works.  [01:06] How this email drives engagement by evoking curiosity and examples of success.  [01:39] Be wary of overcomplicating your marketing and sales emails. [01:53] Why you might consider emailing large corporations and how to get hold of their details.  [02:01] Advice for phrasing these emails to be concise and effective.  [02:43] Hear about the time we reached out to the CEO of Zynga.  [03:12] Find out what people are interested in and use that as your best angle.  [03:32] Why it’s a good idea to reach out to people when they’re in a tight spot.  [03:46] That’s it for today! [03:48] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Dean Jackson Hunter Zynga Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/25/20204 minutes, 57 seconds
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How to 10x Your Headline Success Rate | Ep. #1392

In episode #1392, we speak about how you can 10x your headline success rate! A good headline can go a long way and is almost always how you can capture traffic and the first step towards engagement. Tune in to hear about great copy, where to find inspiration and the types of things that get people's attention! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to 10x Your Headline Success Rate. [00:41] How we use headlines for this podcast to get more clicks! [01:01] What a swipe file is and how can you use them. [01:41] Evoking curiosity instead of going straight for clickbait. [03:03] Useful resources for finding inspiring advertising. [03:37] Using numbers and case studies to get people engaged. [04:21] That’s it for today! [04:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: David Ogilvy Swipe Worthy Facebook Ad Library Adbeat Land-book Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/24/20205 minutes, 39 seconds
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How to Find Great Marketers During Hard Times | Ep. #1391

In episode #1391, we speak about how to find great marketers during hard times. The crisis in which we find ourselves currently means that a lot of people are out of jobs, at least in the US. But how do you go about finding good marketers and connecting with them in this strange new world? Tune in to hear about a few ways we have found to be useful for attracting great talent to your company! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Find Great Marketers During Hard Times. [00:33] The difficult context many business find themselves in right now. [00:54] The tech perspective and finding companies that have been laying off staff. [01:47] Starting conversations with people at the right companies. [02:05] Browsing forums and blogs for engaged employees for problem-solvers. [03:06] The relationship between great writing and marketing - looking for strong writers. [03:45] Approaches that do not work so well in this regard! [04:02] That is it for today! [04:05] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Layoffs Patreon FreshBooks TripActions Lambda School Caspar ConsenSys Magic Leap Nextiva   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/23/20205 minutes, 13 seconds
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What's A 'Challenge' & Should You Do One? | Ep. #1390

In episode #1390, we talk about what a "challenge" is and if you should do one. You may or may not have heard about challenges and how your business can run one, we are here to shed some light on this interesting topic! Tune in to hear about some great examples and how they can help you grow! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What a "Challenge" is and If You Should Do One. [00:38] Our experiences running marketing challenges. [00:57] What do we mean when we say "challenge" in this context? [02:18] Neil's 100k challenge and how he set things out for it. [02:49] Indoctrinating and offering value to an audience. [03:16] That’s it for today! [03:19] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Russell Brunson The One Funnel Away Challenge Roland Frasier Leveling Up Podcast   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/22/20204 minutes, 25 seconds
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7 Keyword Research Secrets That'll Help Your Content Rank Faster | Ep. #1389

In episode #1389, we talk about seven keyword research secrets that will help your content rank faster. From finding out what’s working for your competitors to getting your URL crawled more quickly and using helpful terms to increase click flow, we discuss all the tools you’ll need to get more people not just visiting your pages but clicking through them too!   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:   [00:25] Today’s topic: Seven Keyword Research Secrets that will Help Your Content Rank Faster. [00:31] Using the skyscraper technique to mimic high ranking competitor keywords. [01:06] How to learn about keyword difficulty and SERPs. [01:55] Boost your rankings by using the FAQ page schema technique. [02:29] Getting high ranking keyword permutations using AnswerThePublic [02:43] Have your URL crawled more quickly by sending it into Google Search Console. [03:26] Getting up and coming trending keywords using a keyword explorer. [03:50] Adding in helpful terms other than high ranking keywords to increase clickthrough. [05:00] Bonus tips for words to add into titles to increase click flow. [06:08] That is it for today! [06:09] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Ubersuggest AnswerThePublic Google Search Console Keyword Explorer by Ahrefs Clickflow Backlinko Clickflow Analysis   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/21/20207 minutes, 17 seconds
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How to Send Seinfeld Emails | Ep. #1388

In episode #1388, we talk about how to send Seinfeld emails. What are Seinfeld emails though? When you send a Seinfeld email to your subscribers, you write about something that has an arbitrary relationship to your product or service in a way that helps you sell that product or service. We talk about how to come up with these types of emails, how to send them to your list, and the pros and cons of this strategy today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Send Seinfeld Emails. [00:30] What our hosts mean by Seinfeld emails: emails that contain nothing, like Seinfeld. [01:06] Relating content about daily qualms to your product as a way of pitching it. [01:50] Pros and cons to sending Seinfeld emails: conversions versus unsubscribes. [02:31] Sending educational or sales-based content rather than Seinfeld content. [03:00] Remembering not to flood your audience with frequent Seinfeld emails. [03:28] Using the soap opera strategy to take your audience through emotional roller coasters.  [04:34] That’s it for today! [04:37] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Seinfeld Delta Airlines Ben Settle Ryan Deiss Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/20/20205 minutes, 45 seconds
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How to Go from Total Newbie to SEO Expert in Record Time | Ep. #1387

In episode #1387, we talk about how to go from total newbie to SEO expert in record time. Eric takes listeners through the three websites he made as a beginner, highlighting the importance of learning by making mistakes while building one’s own projects. Other topics include how to build your first WordPress site, how to use keywords, and how to get hired within six months as an SEO expert! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Go from Total Newbie to SEO Expert in Record Time. [00:36] Practicing on your own website, a faster approach than learning from resources. [01:03] How to start a WordPress website and tweak it to gain SEO insights. [02:02] Lessons Eric learned making a website to showcase light shows. [02:33] Don’t build your business around one targeted keyword. [03:10] The necessity of taking a few blows while experimenting to truly learn the game. [03:44] Why you should pick a brand-based rather than keyword-rich domain name. [04:38] The six month timeline in which Eric built three websites and then got hired. [05:18] Taking grey and black hat strategies and applying them to white hat sites. [05:29] That’s it for today! [05:31] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Moz Search Engine Journal WPBeginner ClickFlow Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/19/20206 minutes, 39 seconds
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How to Livestream The Right Way | Ep. #1386

In episode #1386 we talk about how to live stream the right way. Topics we cover include the platforms we live stream to, how to live stream to all your outlets at once, apps that can help, and the bare minimum of what you need to get going!  Right now even the Gary Vs of the world have switched to working remotely, so tune in to find out how to optimize your process! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How To Live Stream the Right Way. [01:11] The number of channels that Eric and Neil live stream to. [02:03] Benefits of live streaming to all our channels at once for impressions, views, and ROI. [02:52] Apps like Restream, Zoom, and Repurpose that aid mass streaming and repurposing. [03:40] Remembering that your recording setup does not have to be perfect. [04:22] That’s it for today! [04:27] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Gary Vaynerchuk Restream ZoomRepurpose Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/18/20205 minutes, 37 seconds
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The #1 Paid Ads Campaign We Have Run (And Why You Should Copy it) | Ep. #1385

In episode #1385, we share our number one paid ad campaigns and why you should copy them! We look at the amazing risk and reward that Eric experienced at Treehouse a few years back and Neil's use of webinar-based solutions to customer problems. Both of these examples are easy enough to incorporate into your business, so tune in to find out how! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Number 1 Paid Ad Campaigns We Have Run and Why You Should Copy Them. [00:43] The risk that Eric took while working at Treehouse! [02:24] Pulling a rabbit out of a hat and saving the company at the last minute. [03:23] Neil's strategy for using video to offer a solution through a webinar. [04:31] Staying focussed on strategy and the effect that this can have. [05:13] Using AI to optimize your ads — the new way to do things. [06:06] That is it for today! [06:09] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Treehouse Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/17/20207 minutes, 21 seconds
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Our Favorite Marketing Book of All Time | Ep. #1384

In episode #1384, we talk about our favorite marketing books of all time! We unpack why Breakthrough Advertising, Influence, Traffic Secrets and Ogilvy on Advertising can make a big difference to your marketing. Tune in to hear about the centrality of great copywriting and the timeless nature of of certain marketing strategies!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Our Favorite Marketing Books of All Time. [00:44] The power of Russell Brunson's new book Traffic Secrets! [01:28] Eric's two favorites: Breakthrough Advertising and Influence. [02:20] Neil's all time favorite: Ogilvy on Advertising. [03:17] The importance of great copywriting and how this ties to success. [04:15] That’s it for today! [04:18] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Russell Brunson Traffic Secrets Expert Secrets DotCom Secrets Breakthrough Advertising Influence Robert Cialdini Ogilvy on Advertising Mad Men Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/16/20205 minutes, 27 seconds
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Do Headings Really Impact Your Rankings? (Neil's Surprising Test Results) | Ep. #1383

In episode #1383, we ask whether headings really impact your rankings. We talk about the different ways Neil measured the effect of headings in a recent experiment. From font size and tags, to paragraphs and more, tune in to find the surprising effect these can all have on your traffic and SEO. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Do Headings Really Impact Your Rankings? [00:35] The surprising test results that sparked this conversation. [01:42] The four groups of headings that Neil used to measure efficacy. [02:29] Which groups improved traffic and which groups declined — what does Google like? [03:19] Same font sizes result in shorter visits to your site. [04:05] Pulling snippets from headings and making it easier for search engines. [04:17] That is it for today! [04:20] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/15/20205 minutes, 27 seconds
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The Most Impactful Marketing Article Neil & Eric Read for 2020 | Ep. #1382

In episode #1382, we are going to talk about the most impactful marketing article that we have read for 2020! That's right, we each share the most valuable piece of content for marketing we have encountered this year. We describe the experience spectrum and making better content before diving into one-time offers and how to improve your up-sell strategy. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Most Impactful Marketing Article that We Have Read for 2020. [00:35] The experience spectrum and the overload of garbage content. [03:02] One-time offers and making money through up-sells. [04:34] Bonus — Russell Brunson's book, Traffic Secrets! [04:41] That’s it for today! [04:45] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jay Acunzo The Experience Spectrum Ahrefs Ubersuggest Russell Brunson The OTO Bump ClickFunnels Traffic Secrets Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/14/20205 minutes, 56 seconds
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How to Structure a Pay for Performance Deal | Ep. #1381

In episode #1381, we talk about how to structure a performance deal. Finding performance-based agencies can take you and your business to the next level! Tune in to hear about how to connect with the right people, moving on from deals that are not serving you and challenges you might encounter in this area. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Structure a Performance Deal. [00:37] What is a pay-for-performance or affiliate deal? [01:28] Finding individuals that already have your traffic. [03:01] Performance agencies that are available for your benefit. [04:03] The hardest part of working with a performance-based agency. [04:35] Moving on to a new agency if criteria are not met!  [04:56] That’s it! [05:00] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Centerfield Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/13/20206 minutes, 7 seconds
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The Future of Blogging as a Marketing Channel | Ep. #1380

In episode #1380, we talk about the future of blogging as a marketing channel. While blog posts drive a huge percentage of many business’ conversions, competition is steep now and the old strategy of posting widely to gobble keywords no longer works! Tune in to hear how you can differentiate your post using infographics, free tools, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Future of Blogging as a Marketing Channel. [00:31] How many blog posts are being released currently in the crisis. [01:03] The percentage of customers that find you through blogging: above 20%! [01:27] Challenges to getting your blog post seen: standing out in the competition. [01:35] Why certain bloggers get seen more than others: being in the game for long. [02:27] Strategies to stand out in a competitive space as a newbie. [02:35] Using the advice in the Experience Spectrum to take an audience on a journey. [03:44] The value of creating infographics and tools to make a blog post stand out.  [04:10] Other strategies: carousels and repurposing content. [04:39] Remembering to stay diverse and not just focus on blog posts for traffic. [05:29] Different sites that posted widely to gobble keywords that have since died. [05:57] That’s it for today! [05:58] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Ubersuggest Stephen A Smith The Experience Spectrum Backlinko Infogram Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/12/20207 minutes, 5 seconds
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Should You Run Paid Ads to Get Consulting and Agency Clients? | Ep. #1379

In episode #1379, we talk about if you should run paid ads to get consulting and agency clients. We hear two of Eric’s strategies which show how effective running paid ads are, one called the Evergreen Traffic Machine, and secondly the Agency Accelerator program. Tune in to catch these amazing programs and find out how to get consulting clients and grow your agency today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: If You Should Run Paid Ads to Get Consulting and Agency Clients. [00:26] Eric’s two programs for getting consulting clients and accelerating agencies. [01:31] Running ads and the Evergreen Traffic Machine. [02:09] How effective Eric’s strategy on the agency side is. [02:52] Driving people to accelerate their agency even more through Eric’s second strategy. [03:28] That’s it for today! [03:30] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Stefano Romero Evergreen Traffic Machine Agency Accelerator Program Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/11/20204 minutes, 54 seconds
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5 Ways to Learn from Your Competitors and Shortcut Your Marketing Success | Ep. #1378

In episode #1378, we talk about five ways to learn from your competitors and shortcut your marketing success. We cover tips from how to work with the best people out there to learning from your competitors’ mistakes on podcasts they featured on! Tune in to hear how to optimize your business by keeping an eye on the winners in your space! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Five Ways to Learn from Your Competitors and Shortcut Your Marketing Success. [00:34] Finding your Dream 100 and people to work with using SparkToro. [01:39] Using Built With and Wayback Machine to track a competitor’s strategy evolution. [02:45] Checking how successful a competitor’s ads are using Facebook Ad Library. [03:24] Learning from a competitor’s mistakes on podcasts they featured on. [04:44] Using Adbeat to see what kinds of ads competitors are using on Google. [05:24] That’s it for today! [05:25] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: SparkToro Chet Holmes Built With Russel Brunson ClickFunnels Hotjar Crazy Egg Wayback Machine Facebook Ad Library Leveling Up Nathan Latka Adbeat Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/10/20206 minutes, 32 seconds
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2 Free Ubersuggest Features You Can Use to Grow Your Traffic Today | Ep. #1377

In episode #1377, we share two free Ubersuggest features you can use to grow your traffic today! Top Pages and Site Audit are both free and can help you get your numbers up immediately. Tune in to hear from Neil about why he chose to keep Ubersuggest almost completely free and how it can help you and your business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Two Free Ubersuggest Features You Can Use to Grow Your Traffic Today. [00:38] A recap on Ubersuggest and how you can use the tools! [01:12] The multitude of free ways to use Ubersuggest. [01:31] The Top Pages report from Ubersuggest for surveying your competitors [02:44] Choosing between Ubersuggest and other services, such as Ahrefs. [02:54] The Site Audit report; fixing problems with maximum impact! [03:44] The pricing at Ubersuggest and Neil's payment model currently. [04:51] That is it for today! [04:54] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Ubersuggest Brian Dean Ahrefs Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/9/20206 minutes, 1 second
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My Startup Has Exhausted Its Cash and We’ve Slashed Our Marketing Spend to Zilch | Ep. #1376

In episode #1376, we ask what happens if your startup has exhausted all of its cash and you slash your marketing spend to zilch? Marketing is often the first expense to get cut when money is low, and in some ways this makes sense. Tune in to hear our thoughts on the best ways to cut marketing costs without losing vital income! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What Happens If Your Startup Has Exhausted All of Its Cash and You Slash Your Marketing Spend to Zilch? [00:41] The first expense that goes out of the window: marketing. [01:06] Keeping the profitable marketing budget and cutting the rest. [01:49] The story of ConversionXL and the idea of paid trials. [03:22] Look for partnerships for a cheap alternative to traditional marketing. [04:27] Playing the long game, adapting and taking some inspiration from Gary V. [05:54] Using SparkToro to find your ideal partnership!  [06:20] That is it for today! [06:23] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: ConversionXL Gary V SparkToro Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/8/20207 minutes, 37 seconds
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2 Free ClickFlow Features You Can Use to Grow Your Traffic Today | Ep. #1375

In episode #1375, we talk about two free features on ClickFlow that you can use to grow during tough times! ClickFlow has been serving more and more companies of different sizes over the last few years, why not give it a try? Tune in to hear about the Content Decay and Content Editor features and how they can help you and your businesses during this crisis! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Two Free ClickFlow Features You Can Use to Grow During Tough Times. [00:34] The evolution of ClickFlow and the audiences it serves. [01:15] The Content Decay feature on ClickFlow for reigniting traffic for your content. [02:24] How often to update your content for best results. [03:30] Using Content Editor to make your pieces and post more appropriate. [04:44] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   ClickFlow HubSpot Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/7/20206 minutes, 1 second
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4 Unorthodox Social Media Hacks That’ll Double Your Social Traffic | Ep. #1374

In episode #1370, we share four unorthodox social media hacks that will double your social traffic! Social media is not all about likes and retweets, it is also about comments! Learn this and more on today's episode as we help you increase your reach, engagement and ultimately your conversation rates! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 4 Unorthodox Social Media Hacks that will Double Your Social Traffic. [01:12] Doubling down on the all-important first window of time that a post is live. [01:53] Posting on multiple channels and making the most of your content. [02:43] The value of comments; asking questions takes your content so much further! [03:35] Using ego-bate to get more retweets and reach. [04:28] That’s it for today! [04:30] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Ben Horowitz Andreessen Horowitz Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/6/20205 minutes, 34 seconds
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5 Secrets to Growing Your Ecommerce Sales with Paid Advertising | Ep. #1373

In episode #1369, we share five secrets to growing your e-commerce sales and paid advertising! This list of tips and tricks can take you from moderate to booming and they really are pretty straightforward and easy! Tune in to hear about product reminders, one time offers and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Secrets to Growing Your E-commerce Sales and Paid Advertising. [00:32] Re-marketing customers through video advertising. [01:13] Product reminders through text-messaging and email. [01:40] Notifications around stock numbers; creating a sense of urgency helps! [02:35] Customer data platforms to maximize your business' reach and scope. [03:15] One time offers for e-commerce: up-sells upon checkout! [04:26] That’s it for today! [04:29] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Fabletics Kate Hudson Hull Lytics OTO Script Russell Brunson Traffic Secrets Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/5/20205 minutes, 33 seconds
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These 5 Tips Will Increase Your CTR | Ep. #1372

In episode #1368, we share five tips to increase your click-through rates. Higher click-through rates mean more traffic, more data and better opportunities to grow, all things that you should want for your business, today! Tune in to hear about updating posts, powerful copywriting, refreshing ads and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Tips to Increase Your CTR! [00:59] Updating the dates on your posts to boost your numbers. [01:31] The reason for higher click-through rates; ranking on search engines. [02:07] Evoking curiosity and using suggestive and interesting titles to lure in visitors. [02:35] The power of copywriting and how to persuade the human mind. [03:07] How to go about on-SERP SEO; enticing an audience to visit your site. [04:03] Using FAQ Schema markup; drawing more attention and high ranking. [04:45] Avoiding ad-fatigue through rotating and refreshing things.  [05:31] That’s it for today! [05:35] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: ClickFlow Breakthrough Advertising The Boron Letters Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/4/20206 minutes, 40 seconds
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How to Start a Wildly Successful Podcast from Scratch in 2020 | Ep. #1371

In episode #1371, we tell you how to start a wildly successful podcast from scratch in 2020! With more people staying home with more time on their hands, now is a better time than any to build a podcasting platform for your business! Tune into this episode to hear how you can use data, keywords and a bunch of helpful tools to get out there and capture a huge audience! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Start a Wildly Successful Podcast from Scratch in 2020. [00:37] Why now is a better time than any to start a podcast! [01:30] Interesting current data from the podcast world. [02:32] Ease of entry with standard tools on your computer or phone. [02:58] Showing an audience all your episodes for more traffic! [04:24] The importance of keyword research to find relevant terms. [04:44] Finding trending topics to discuss and boost traffic. [04:55] Shorter, daily episodes versus longer, less frequent posts.   [05:21] Using the facility of show notes as a means to higher ranking. [06:08] There's not too much to podcasting; why not give it a try? [06:32] Sticking it out and reaping the rewards after some time. [06:53] That’s it for today! [06:59] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Hot Pod News QuickTime Libsyn Spotify Transistor Ubersuggest Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/3/20208 minutes
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7 Tools That Will Help Push Through Tough Times | Ep. #1370

In episode #1366, we give you seven tools that will help push you through the tough times! In the current global pandemic, we know that things in your business are probably taking a bit of strain so we decided to share this list of affordable tools that can make things that little bit easier. From email marketing to optimized routines, you are going to want to check these out! Tune into hear about how you can make it out the other end intact and thriving!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Tools that Will Help Push You Through the Tough Times. [00:41] Cutting costs on software through AppSumo! [01:03] ClickFlow's Content Decay feature for recovering traffic. [01:26] Free help from ProfitWell around your data and analytics. [01:41] Affordable email marketing with SendFox. [02:09] Neil's own Ubersuggest and the offer he has on it at the moment. [02:22] Optimizing your day and better time management with RescueTime. [02:51] Screen casts and simpler demonstrations using Loom!  [03:33] That’s it for today! [03:36] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: AppSumo Content Decay ClickFlow ProfitWell SendFox Ubersuggest RescueTime Zoom Loom Slack Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/2/20204 minutes, 51 seconds
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How to Attract and Close Your First 6-Figure Consulting Deal | Ep. #1369

In episode #1369, we talk about how to attract and close your first six-figure consulting deal! As we sit in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, consulting and side-hustle work is more important than ever, so we thought we would give you a little help in finding that amazing deal you have always been hoping for. Tune in to hear about where to look, how to reach out and what to offer, in order to get it done! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Attract and Close Your First Six-Figure Consulting Deal. [00:39] The current job climate and why this topic is so relevant right now. [01:02] Eric's experience as a SEO strategist trying to add more value. [01:55] Reaching out through multiple means and finding clients. [02:51] Looking at recently funded companies and contacting them to help. [04:26] Getting into the psyche of CEOs and investors. [05:54] That’s it! [05:56] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Brick Media Data.com Salesforce Quora Upwork Crunchbase PitchBook TechCrunch Zynga Loom Mixmax Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/1/20207 minutes, 1 second
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How to Skyrocket Your Search Traffic without Spending a Cent | Ep. #1368

In episode #1374, we talk about how you can skyrocket your search traffic without spending a cent! With more and more people staying home and spending time online, it is up to you to make sure they visit your site, and in today's episode we show you how! Tune in to hear about refreshing content, news-jacking and power-pages! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Skyrocket Your Search Traffic Without Spending a Cent. [00:35] Increases in users spending time online at the moment. [00:54] Updating your pages that have been doing well recently. [01:20] How ClickFlow can help you improve your keywords and up your numbers. [01:39] The idea of news-jacking; creating a widget that services a need. [02:27] Finding trends and creating content on those subjects. [03:14] The usefulness of power-pages for consolidating your traffic to a single point. [04:21] The crazier the design, the harder it is to update! [04:37] That’s it! [04:39] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   ClickFlow Google Trends BuzzSumo Brian Dean Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/30/20205 minutes, 47 seconds
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How to Get a Job During Hard Times | Ep. #1377

In episode #1373, we talk about how you can find a job during tough times. As many people lose their jobs and unemployment rates skyrocket, there are still ways to find work. You may not find your dream job right now, but something is better than nothing! Tune in to hear about following the money, providing value and building relationships that can be capitalized on! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Get a Job During Hard Times. [00:31] The current, unprecedented rates of unemployment in the US. [01:29] Companies that are currently hiring despite the crisis! [02:19] Reaching out, offering value and building rapport quickly. [02:44] Using your skillsets and applying them to a venture-funded company. [03:04] Ways to find companies that could use your help at this point in time. [04:09] That’s pretty much it for this episode! [04:15] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Goldman Sachs Amazon CBS Walgreens Instacart Walmart We Work Remotely Upwork Freelancer Crunchbase Candor Hiring Freezes Bird Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/29/20205 minutes, 21 seconds
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The Best Type of Content to Create During Rocky Times | Ep. #1366

In episode #1366, we talk about the best type of content to create during rocky times! As the landscape continues to shift and change with the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic, it is important for your business to stay agile and responsive. Tune in to hear how you can adapt your content to suit the current situation! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Best Type of Content to Create During Rocky Times. [00:35] Responding to the current climate and the difficult circumstances in which we find ourselves. [01:08] The helpful service of well-presented, useful data. [01:51] Looking at the last year of trends to point you in the right direction. [02:40] Using Twitter, Ahrefs and BuzzSumo to explore trends and content. [03:15] Neil's early coronavirus blogpost and its popularity. [04:01] Creating infographics and creating links to the original source. [04:20] The list of priorities at the moment and appealing to what people need now.  [05:02] Remaining flexible and responding to the specific day. [06:04] That’s it for today! [06:11] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   ProfitWell Within Ahrefs BuzzSumo Infogram Canva Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/28/20207 minutes, 14 seconds
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This is How Your Business Can Survive During the Coronavirus | Ep. #1365

In episode #1365, we talk about how your business can survive during the coronavirus. As the global pandemic grows in scope and seriousness there is no longer any doubt that this will massively affect all businesses. Tune in to hear our suggestions of measures you can take today in order to stay afloat! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Your Business Can Survive During The Coronavirus. [00:37] Placing this conversation within the continuum of the virus and our episodes on the subject. [01:09] Applying for small business financial aid and disaster relief from the government. [01:51] Staying in the know and up to date on information and resources. [02:36] Cutting costs and renegotiating your contracts and wages. [03:27] The best ways to let people go from your company and lead well. [04:45] Checking your leading indicators; sales conversations and conversions. [05:29] Get flexible; now is the time to rethink your offers and opportunities for the short term.  [06:20] That’s it for today! [06:22] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/27/20207 minutes, 23 seconds
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The 5 Social Media Strategies You Should STOP Doing in 2020 | Ep. #1364

In episode #1364, we share the five social media strategies that you should stop doing in 2020! Social media platforms are constantly evolving and that means your strategies need to too. What worked last year or even last month might not be effective today. From posting to links to repurposing content across platforms, we give you the lowdown on what should be flushed from your practice! Tune in to hear about what really works, now! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The 5 Social Media Strategies That You Should Stop Doing in 2020. [00:32] Output for output's sake; you need an audience to have reach. [01:13] Links do not work as well as they used to! [01:48] Losing track of your numbers — you need to keep an eye on your analytics. [02:32] Reusing content from different platforms; post manually on each! [03:30] Lack of engagement and response breaks down the goal of community building. [04:12] That is it for today! [04:15] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Gary V Sprout Social Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/26/20205 minutes, 25 seconds
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The 5 SEO Strategies You Should STOP Doing in 2020 | Ep. #1363

In episode #1363, we give you five SEO strategies you should stop using in 2020! From buying links and product pages to publishing content for the sake of it, these are no-nos in today's marketing world, so beware! Tune in to hear which strategies you should stop wasting your time on! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The 5 SEO Strategies You Should Stop Doing in 2020. [00:34] Why buying links is outdated and a waste of time. [01:20] Publishing content for the sake of it; you need to stand out. [02:17] It's not about word count, it's about quality! Stop counting words! [03:20] Don't disrupt the user experience, keep it smooth and user-friendly. [04:07] Staying away from product pages; those days are gone. [05:16] That is it for today! [05:19] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: OLAY Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/20206 minutes, 28 seconds
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Neil’s Favorite New Growth Strategy of 2020 (So Far) | Ep. #1362

In episode #1362, we share Neil's favorite new growth strategy of 2020 so far! A recent experience filming a video on a boat with Rovert Herjavec showed Neil the power of the stars. If you can attach a big name to your product and marketing, conversion rates go through the roof. Neil has found that Cameo is a great way to easily access celebrities without much work or many middlemen, tune in to hear all about it!   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Neil's Favorite New Growth Strategy of 2020 So Far. [00:32] The video that taught Neil a big lesson about conversion rates. [02:01] Using Cameo to get great celebrity affiliations! [02:35] Using this strategy on a smaller scale with your own staff and friends. [03:04] That’s it for today! [03:10] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Robert Herjavec Shark Tank Money Map Press Kylie Jenner Kylie Cosmetics Cameo   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/24/20204 minutes, 19 seconds
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Eric’s Favorite New Growth Strategy of 2020 (So Far) | Ep. #1361

In episode #1361, we share Eric's favorite new growth strategy of 2020 so far! Eric has been testing the power of podcasting for a while now and is seeing just how far he can take this medium into monetization and beyond. With tools like Supercast, there are ways that you can turn loyal followers into paying subscribers and the results are almost in! Stay tuned to find out more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Eric's Favorite New Growth Strategy of 2020 So Far. [00:44] Continual testing with podcasts; subscription, advertising and events. [02:15] The macro strategy for getting paid subscriptions to a podcast. [03:07] What you can do to help Eric in his testing! [03:21] That is it for today! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leveling Up Supercast Kylie Jenner Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/23/20204 minutes, 44 seconds
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7 Simple Tricks for Running More Profitable Ads | Ep. #1360

In episode #1360, we share seven simple tricks for running more profitable ads. Wherever you are placing your ads, you are going to want to check out these easy strategies for improving your clickthroughs and conversions. Tune in to hear about social media stories, retargeting, educational content and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Simple Tricks for Running More Profitable Ads. [00:32] Running engagement ads first! Increased clickthrough rates are exponential! [01:16] Using landing page content on social media stories. [01:55] The importance of retargeting on different platforms and focussing on reach. [02:35] Using different pitches and pages when retargeting an audience. [03:30] Refreshing ads quickly and batch production of your content. [04:12] Using educational content and product pitches within this. [05:10] Finding inspiration for your advertising from the best out there! [06:04] That is it for today! [06:07] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: OLAY Facebook Ad Library Swiped Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/22/20207 minutes, 18 seconds
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The 5 Tools You Need to Run a Remote Team | Ep. #1359

In episode #1359, we give you five tools to help you run a remote team. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, working remotely is a more important topic than ever before, so we wanted to give you these five things to boost your ability to excel! From communication tools and note-taking to project management and beyond, tune in to get it all!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The 5 Tools You Need to Run a Remote Team. [00:34] The current remote climate and what this means for businesses. [01:38] The great service provided by Zoom! [02:32] Downturns in the economy and why they are never what you expect. [03:10] Communication and connection on Slack and Microsoft Teams. [03:42] Flexible and improved note-taking on Notion. [04:12] Project management on platforms such as Asana. [04:56] Feedback and connection to the pulse of organization through 15Five.  [05:51] That’s it! [05:54] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Zoom Slack Microsoft Teams Skype Notion Evernote Asana 15Five   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/21/20207 minutes, 2 seconds
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5 Unusual Hacks to Convert More Inbound Traffic into Customers | Ep. #1358

In episode #1358, we share five unusual hacks to convert more inbound traffic into customers for your business! From surveys and freemium experiences to retargeting and pic snippets, these are all worth you attention. Tune in to get these strategies that you may not have heard of yet. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Unusual Hacks to Convert More Inbound Traffic into Customers. [00:44] Using surveys to funnel traffic on your site to specific campaigns. [01:34] Creating a freemium experience with exciting elements and features. [02:35] Everywhere retargeting; higher conversion rates and lead generation. [03:40] Pic snippets for better email open rates. [04:15] Customer data platforms and weaponizing your collected data! [05:31] That’s it for today! [05:34] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: The Ask Method Ryan Levesque Bucket.io Hull Clearbit HubSpot Outreach Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/20/20206 minutes, 49 seconds
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7 New and Emerging Growth Channels That Aren’t Saturated Yet | Ep. #1357

In episode #1357, we give you seven new and emerging growth channels that aren't saturated yet! We talk about tools, social platforms, podcasting and more. There is so much out there that you can utilize for your company's growth, so listen in to hear how you can get your numbers way up! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 New and Emerging Growth Channels That Aren't Saturated Yet. [00:36] Leveraging the power of tools; acquiring new customers affordably. [01:05] The power of LinkedIn and its organic reach! [01:47] Using landing page content for stories on social media platforms. [02:34] Podcasting versus blogging; it is still a great time to start. [03:44] Expanding your geographic reach; new regions means more money. [04:18] Customer data platforms and creating a marketing machine from what you have. [05:06] Using live platforms for selling as well as education.  [05:54] That’s it for today! [05:57] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: HubSpot Grader Ubersuggest John Lee Dumas Pat Flynn Ahrefs Upwork Hull Lytics Tai Lopez Grant Cardone   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/19/20207 minutes, 7 seconds
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5 Ways to Stand Out and Get Noticed as a Marketing Employee | Ep. #1356

In episode #1356, we share five ways to stand out and get noticed as a marketing employee! From writing out great content to fearlessness and work on the side, these are the five things to get you a raise and a promotion. Tune in to hear how you can get ahead of your peers and up your game! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Ways to Stand Out and Get Noticed as a Marketing Employee. [00:36] The interest in boosting your career; the reason for today’s topic! [01:04] The power of writing in sharing your particular type of thinking. [02:00] Coming up with new and fresh marketing strategies to use at your company. [02:53] Fearlessness in the face of a challenge; speaking out and using research. [03:51] Finding ways to cut costs and save money. [04:35] Bringing in learnings from a side-hustle to your main employer! [05:24] That is it for today! [05:27] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Gary V Andrew Chen Law of Shitty Clickthroughs   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/18/20206 minutes, 37 seconds
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How to Rank Your Content on a New Website for Less Than $1,000 | Ep. #1355

In episode #1355, we talk about how to rank your content on a new website for less than one thousand dollars! When starting out with a new site, it can be tricky to get higher up in search engine rankings at first, but with these few strategies and simple tools, you can get there in no time. Tune in to hear about renewing old content, converting existing content and using ego bait! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Rank Your Content on A New Website for Less than $1K. [00:41] Google's ranking system and which signals to boost for them. [01:17] Utilizing Google Search Console and making it easier for search engines. [02:07] Finding articles to convert into infographics for more links. [02:48] Content Explorer on Ahrefs; searches for traffic-heavy keywords. [04:04] Renewing decayed content and boosting dropping traffic. [04:41] Using ego bait to reach out to powerful people in a particular space. [05:29] That’s it! [05:31] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Yoast SEO All in One SEO Rank Math WordPress Google Search Console BuzzSumo Ubersuggest Dribbble Ahrefs Backlinko Exploding Topics Content Decay ClickFlow Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/17/20206 minutes, 41 seconds
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When to Go Beyond Basic SEO Tactics | Ep. #1354

In episode #1354, we talk about when you should go beyond basic SEO tactics. This means creating things like tools and widgets, using some helpful plugins, posting linkable content and more! Tune in as we unpack the ways that you can take your traffic and reach that much further with these advanced strategies! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: When to Go Beyond Basic SEO Tactics. [00:35] What do we mean by the term 'basic SEO tactics? [01:01] A great SEO plugin for WordPress that you should be using! [01:20] Going above and beyond what everyone else is doing. [01:55] The power of building a tool or a widget; finding something that you can provide. [02:55] Linkable content; the work that goes into infographics. [03:29] Using a 'power page' to up your ranking in many different areas. [04:10] Transcribing and translating content to reach different markets.  [04:36] Updating old content to keep it alive and ranked. [05:08] A-B testing your title tags for increased traffic and more persuasion. [05:29] Using FAQ Schema and covering all your bases on Google. [06:14] That is it for today! [06:17] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: WordPress All in One SEO Omni Calculator HubSpot Ubersuggest Backlinko Ahrefs Content Decay FAQ Schema Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/16/20207 minutes, 25 seconds
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Should You Start a Side Project to Level Up Your Marketing Skills? | Ep. #1353

In episode #1353, we discuss all the reasons why you should start a side hustle to level up your marketing skills. While some employers prohibit employees from doing work on the side, it can be a significant advantage to any company. Tune in to hear why employers should grab the opportunity to invest in upcoming entrepreneurs!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Should You Start A Side Project to Level Up Your Marketing Skills? [00:36] Thoughts on allowing employees to have side hustles.[00:52] Why we encourage side hustles at Single Grain.[01:09] Feel good if your employee ends up leaving you to pursue their side hustle full-time. [01:34] Wanting the best for people even if it doesn’t produce the best outcome for you.[01:44] A side hustle is the best way to learn marketing because you are keen to experiment. [02:02] Find a job that gives you the autonomy to experiment and allows you to fail. [02:59] Keep in mind that people will make more effort to learn things they care about.  [03:35] People will apply what they learn to your business, and thus you benefit indirectly. [04:25] Employers should see potential entrepreneurs as people worth investing in. [04:47] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Marketing School Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/15/20205 minutes, 58 seconds
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This is The #1 Reason Your Traffic is Not Growing | Ep. #1352

In episode #1352, why this is the number one reason why your traffic is not growing! Our biggest message is that marketing channels become crowded so to keep being different you need to use an experimentation/innovation model. By applying this strategy you can test the waters before taking big shots at differentiating yourself. Hear more by tuning in today. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why This is the Number One Reason Why Your Traffic is Not Growing.[00:33] The idea that all good marketing channels eventually become less effective.[01:15] Rejuvenating a marketing channel by conducting mostly failed experiments.[02:51] Conducting small experiments that lead to large innovations.[03:47] Why people don’t grow: they aren’t taking big enough shots.[04:06] Getting into the mindset of experimentation, or else.[04:22] That’s it for today![04:25] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Andrew Chen TikTok Instagram ‘The Law of Shitty Clickthroughs’ Andy Johns Ubersuggest Clickflow Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/14/20205 minutes, 38 seconds
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The Top 7 Marketing Tools You Should Pay For | Ep. #1351

In episode #1351, we talk about the top seven marketing tools that you should pay for! We cover everything from back end analytics and CDP software to the best platforms for editing videos and finding templates on the cheap. Tune in to hear how you can make attractive campaigns and know exactly how they are doing! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Top Seven Marketing Tools that You Should Pay for.[00:35] Paying the price for the use of Sprout’s great reporting to plan based on its data.[01:03] Skipping expensive designer hires by using Canva templates.[01:37] Using Slack’s integration capabilities to shares insights with your team.[02:24] The effectiveness of videos; using frame.io for editing.[03:05] Webinar software capabilities enabled by Livestorm.[03:31] How Supermetrics acts as an API between ad platforms and Google Data Studio.[04:02] The automated CDP that Hull enables.[05:00] That’s it for today![05:02] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Sprout Social Canva Slack GA Insights Asana Frame Livestorm Supermetrics Google Analytics Google Data Studio Hull Clearbit Outreach Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/13/20206 minutes, 19 seconds
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How to Hire Incredible Designers for Cheap | Ep. #1350

In episode #1350, we talk about how you can hire incredible designers for cheap! We touch on pointers like reaching out to designers in countries with a lower cost of living, what platforms to use, and all the different ways you can vet one to see if they are a good match! Get it all right here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How You Can Hire Incredible Designers for Cheap.[00:33] How to reach out and confirm designers on Dribble or Behance.[01:08] Finding permanent designers in areas where the currency is weaker than the US.[01:49] Using filters to vet designers on Upwork.[02:40] The value of paying your regular designer per project vs per hour for quality control.[03:49] A pro tip: use Dribbble’s talent program to find new designers you didn’t know before.[03:58] Testing designers with small initial projects using clear descriptions.[04:39] The more similar a designer’s past work to your brief, the better they will do.[04:55] That’s it for today![04:57] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Dribbble Behance Instagram 99designs Upwork Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/12/20206 minutes, 11 seconds
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Where Social Media Marketing is Headed in 2020 and Beyond | Ep. #1349

In episode #1349, we talk about where social media marketing is headed in 2020 and beyond! We look at the rise of stories, moving away from landing page conversion and why you should be pumping all your money into video! Tune in to get the latest for your social media strategy! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Where Social Media Marketing is Headed in 2020 and Beyond.[00:36] The increase of the concept of stories across the different platforms.[00:55] Monetization will move from landing pages to native social media pages.[01:50] The gift of working your sales pitch into normal copy and conversation.[02:57] Increases in conversion numbers when utilizing cheap influencers.[05:02] The importance of video; better relatability, conversion and engagement.[05:29] Spending a small amount of money every day to boost your reach.[06:02] That’s it for today![06:04] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Traffic and Funnels Seinfeld Cameo Kim Kardashian FameBit Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/11/20207 minutes, 17 seconds
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7 Crazy Sales Tactics That Work Surprisingly Well | Ep. #1348

In episode #1348, we share seven crazy sales tactics that work surprisingly well! From personalized webinars and cold texting people using their first names to the idea of the 'dream 100', we cover some great ways to boost your sales. Tune in to hear how these can help your business and get you ahead. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Crazy Sales Tactics that Work Surprisingly Well.[00:34] Personalized webinars and reaching out to specific companies with solutions.[01:31] Using PicSnippets to trick people into opening a link you want them to access.[02:19] Retargeting based on reach and boosting traffic and action.[03:24] Cold texting with someone’s name to improved response rates.[04:53] Laying out your dream people to work with and giving direction to your work.[05:25] Calendarising calls and appointments to increase show-up rates.[06:10] Dinners and events to make connections (after coronavirus!). [07:13] That’s it for today![07:16] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Ubersuggest PicSnippets Twilio Dream 100 Calendly  Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/10/20208 minutes, 27 seconds
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How to Write a Chat Marketing Sequence That Converts! | Ep. #1347

In episode #1347, we talk about how you can write a very effective chat marketing sequence! Chat is proven to do well with converting people, especially when it comes to a product, so we are going to talk about how to structure it to get the conversion results you’ve been looking for. We cover how to funnel a customer down on web-based chat experiences and the value of educational pitches when it comes to text-based ones. Enjoy! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How You Can Write a Chat Marketing Sequence that Works.[00:33] What is chat marketing? Chat-based platforms that convert![01:44] Web-based chat tactics: firstly find out the reason a customer has visited your website.[02:39] Mapping which of three main activities a visitor can be funneled down into.[03:11] Making the transition from bots to human-assisted smooth by using LTVplus.[03:48] Text-based strategies: the first message should be the ‘first name question mark’.[04:27] Make the chat educational: customers want a problem solved.[04:51] Increases in Ole’s ROI and conversions after releasing an educational article.[07:20] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: ManyChat MobileMonkey Twilio Intercom Drift LTVplus Ole Henriksen Google Ads Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/9/20208 minutes, 33 seconds
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Neil’s Crazy Instagram Strategy for 2020 | Ep. #1346

In episode #1346, we talk about Neil’s crazy Instagram strategy for 2020! Eric had his turn on the last one and now it’s time to hear from Neil! This great tip session includes the results of a testing process Neil has been conducting to find out which content types get the best responses. The main takeaway from today is using Instagram’s Live format to drive web traffic and how to optimize that process. Don’t miss today’s tips to get your Instagram popping in 2020! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Neil’s Crazy Instagram Strategy for 2020.[00:53] One step further than the Instagram carousel: the LinkedIn carousel![01:00] The result of Neil’s content testing: people respond to family-related content.[01:32] Driving leads to your website using Live rather than Instagram posts.[02:50] Using the Q&A format rather than spitballing in Live sessions.[03:10] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Neil Patel on Instagram Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/8/20204 minutes, 23 seconds
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Eric’s Crazy Instagram Strategy for 2020 | Ep #1345

In episode #1345, we talk about Eric’s crazy Instagram strategy for 2020! By crazy we don’t mean going out there and doing anything that outlandish, but simply that these tips will have crazy good outcomes if implemented! We highlight things like using peer carousels, how to accurately run contests to reach the right audiences, and ways to repurpose content to put it to maximum use. Tune in for all the best Instagram strategies for 2020! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Eric’s Crazy Instagram Strategy for 2020.[01:06] The use of carousels which have proven to up engagement with posts.[01:34] Using guest carousels in which a friend posts your carousel their account.[02:25] When running contests, make the prize geared towards those you intend to reach.[03:30] Better CPA which can be gained through Instagram story ads.[04:09] Repurposing YouTube content to share to other platforms.[04:51] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Eric Siu on Instagram Chris Do on Instagram RafflePress KingSumo Giveaways Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/7/20206 minutes, 4 seconds
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What You Should Do With Your Marketing During Times of Uncertainty | Ep. #1344

In episode #1344, we advise you on approaching your marketing in times of uncertainty. Rather than making irrational decisions based on fear, keep doing the things that have already proven to work and keep going it as long as you are making a profit. Tune in to hear why it’s wiser to keep investing in your business than turning to the stock market in times of crisis.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What To Do with Your Marketing In Times of Uncertainty. [00:39] Marketing is ROI-centric so do not let the economy throw you off. [01:16] If you spend $1 and make $2 – it’s still worth your while! [01:36] Look at the data instead of responding irrationally to fears.[01:45] Make sure Google Analytics or Google Data Studio is set up correctly.[01:57] VCs look for a formula when deciding whether they want to invest. [02:21] Why you should rather invest in your business than the stock market. [03:06] Go back to the basics and double down on what works. [03:29] As long as you continue to see a profit, the economy should not worry you. [03:50] Dial down the experiments and pull in the guaranteed profits. [04:18] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Google Analytics  Google Data Studio  Tesla Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/6/20205 minutes, 29 seconds
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Generalist vs Specialist - Who Should You Make Content For, and Why? | Ep. #1343

In episode #1343, we compare making content for specialist versus generalist audiences. Big brands have the budgets and other resources to do well with generalist content, but for smaller companies, it is best to specialize and focus on a very specific market. Tune in to hear how you can also increase your revenue through subscriptions by opting for content that speaks to a niche audience.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Generalist vs. Specialist: Who You Should Make Content For and Why. [00:39] What we mean by “generalist” and “specialist” and examples of each. [01:32] Why the majority of those listening should specialize as much as possible. [02:26] Specific content that targets specific problems will end up performing better.[03:00] The traffic to specialized blogs and podcasts seems to be increasing too. [04:05] The more you specialize, the more you can ask for subscriptions. [04:39] The many benefits of focusing on a specialist audience rather than a generalist one. [05:05] That’s it for today![05:06] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: The New York Times The Atlantic The Information Hot Pod News Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/5/20206 minutes, 21 seconds
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Is Google Stealing Half of Your Potential Traffic? Here’s How to Get it Back | Ep. #1342

In episode #1342, we share how Google might be stealing half of your potential traffic and how to get it back. The key is to diversify by having several different channels through which traffic can flow and thus not relying solely on SEO. Tune in to hear how you can keep gaining traffic despite Google’s competing efforts!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Google Might Be Stealing Half Your Traffic and How To Get It Back. [00:53] A recap of Jumpshot’s study about SERPs and Google redirecting traffic.  [01:45] Keep in mind that Google will continue to direct traffic for their benefit. [02:11] Stick to the fundamentals and best practices like driving traffic through SEO. [02:21] Focus on your own destiny by creating something independent of other channels. [03:02] Diversify and go omnichannel so that you have several streams of traffic. [03:41] Optimize what you are ranking for or the text in your featured snippet.[03:45] Consider optimizing your title and meta description by using Clickflow.[04:06] Test out your copy and make it as persuasive as possible using Twitter. [05:12] How the FAQ page schema can improve your ranking and increase traffic. [06:30] That’s it for today![06:32] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: SparkToro Rand Fishkin Moz Ubersuggest Clickflow Google Search Console Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/4/20207 minutes, 45 seconds
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4 Secrets to Skyrocket Your Traffic with Long-Tail SEO | Ep. #1341

In episode #1341, we share four secrets to rapidly increase your traffic with long-tail SEO. There are several resources and tools that can help you find relevant keywords and thereby improve your SEO. Tune in to hear how monitoring the performance of your posts can help you to remain proactive!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Four Secrets to Skyrocket Your Traffic With Long-Tail SEO. [00:33] Look for all the related keywords that people are searching for. [01:13] Blend the keywords in with the rest of your text so that it flows well. [01:26] Monitor the traffic from your high and low performing posts.  [02:00] Check out The Beginner’s Guide to SEO by Moz and structure your content this way. [02:50] Use power pages and pillar pieces and how they differ. [03:31] The tools you can use to find keywords and add them to your content. [03:55] That’s it for today! [03:57] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Content Decay Clickflow  The Beginner’s Guide to SEO by Moz  Backlinko Ubersuggest    Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/3/20205 minutes, 13 seconds
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How to Safeguard Your Marketing During an Economic Downturn | Ep. #1340

In episode #1340, we share how you can safeguard your marketing during an economic downturn. A crisis like the COVID-19 can have an astronomical impact on the economy, but if you make smart decisions now, you can thrive in a recession while everyone else is having a hard time. Tune in to hear why this is not a time to invest in long-term strategies and why you should stockpile as much cash as possible.    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:   [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Safeguard Your Marketing During An Economic Downturn. [00:31] The impact that COVID-19 is having on the global economy.[01:01] Even if your company is not being affected, the stock market is. [01:11] Avoid investing in long-term strategies and focus on anything related to performance.[01:48] During the previous recession, budgets shifted from TV ads to pay-per-click. [02:12] Be sure to diversify and go omnichannel and keep doing SEO and content marketing. [02:33] A downturn is no time to test out new unproven channels.[02:50] You might have a bigger pool of talented employees and get them at lower costs. [03:05] Mergers and acquisitions will go for better deals. [03:39] Stockpile cash so that you can act quickly when the recession is over. [04:28] Have contingency plans in place and cut on nonessential expenses. [05:27] When things are uncertain, there are opportunities for you to thrive. [05:58] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Warren Buffet  Antifragile  Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/2/20207 minutes, 9 seconds
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How to Maximize Revenues From Podcasting | Ep. #1339

In episode #1339, we discuss how you can maximize the revenue you make from podcasting. Rather than simply focusing on all the direct ways you can monetize your podcast, think about the various indirect ways that your podcast can increase your revenue. Tune in to hear how doing affiliate marketing for other companies can be an easy way to make your show more profitable!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Maximize Your Revenue From Podcasting. [00:43] When you should start thinking about making revenue from your podcast. [00:59] How you can make money by running ads on your show.[01:25] Think about linking a high-ticket event to your podcast. [01:45] Use the opportunity to pitch any product or service your sell in your company.[02:35] Consider all the indirect ways your podcast can make you money. [02:53] How Supercast can help you create subscriptions for your podcast. [03:38] Do affiliate marketing for other products and services to get a cut of their sales.  [04:04] Test out all the strategies but avoid spending too much on any one of them. [04:24] That’s it for today![04:26] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leveling Up Podcast  Supercast Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/1/20205 minutes, 44 seconds
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How to (Really) Get Your Site Ready for Voice Search | Ep. #1338

In episode #1338, we talk about how to really get your site ready for voice search! We have already covered just what a big deal voice search is and will be in the near future. It is already making up a large portion of the way that users are interacting with search engines. Tune in today to hear about how you can make the most of these developments in order to increase your ranking and traffic. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Really Get Your Site Ready for Voice Search.[00:35] We know voice search is a big thing, how can it work for you?[00:53] Getting a featured snippet; aiming for rank zero![01:41] Keeping your answers short and to the point for increased ranking.[02:05] Domain authority and starting with the basics of SEO.[02:44] Monetizing your voice search traffic using tools like Jetson.[03:04] Using your ranking to creatively include your brand in results.[03:45] That’s pretty much it for today![03:55] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jetson Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/31/20205 minutes, 5 seconds
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How Original Research Will Supercharge Your Content Marketing | Ep. #1337

In episode #1337, we talk about how original research can supercharge your content marketing! Creating content based on your own findings and research has proven to increase traffic and backlinks over recycled and old data available elsewhere. Tune in to hear how conducting these studies and posting them in the right way can boost your business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Original Research Will Supercharge Your Content Marketing.[00:35] What do we mean by original research in this context?[01:19] Once the data has been collected and compiled, post something accessible.[01:41] The increase in backlinks when using original data over someone else's.[03:33] Look for hot topics; you want to write about things that people want to read![04:01] Data points often signal utility to readers and will get more clicks and traffic.[04:37] Well-presented data; graphs and graphics with tools like Canva.[04:52] Outsourcing this job to others if you do not have time to do it yourself! [05:11] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: ClickFlow Backlinko Ubersuggest Ahrefs Canva Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/30/20206 minutes, 21 seconds
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How AI Will Impact the Future of Digital Marketing | Ep. #1336

In episode #1336, we chat about how AI will impact the future of digital marketing. Artificial intelligence is arguably the biggest looming area of modern technology and the future of this field of development will undoubtedly have a huge impact on the course of human history. This will translate into the marketing field as well, with companies being about to offer increasingly impressive services thanks to the data-ingesting abilities of AI systems. Tune in to hear all about it! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How AI Will Impact the Future of Digital Marketing.[00:35] The current AI climate and big players in the game right now.[01:26] Smart devices, IOT and increasingly integrated systems.[03:01] The abilities of machines to sift through massive amounts of data.[04:23] Suggested products and service; leveraging your tastes and those around you.[04:52] How this translates into the marketing game right now.[05:38] That’s pretty much it![05:40] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: SoftBank Masayoshi Son ClickFlow TensorFlow Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/29/20206 minutes, 50 seconds
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7 Places to Invest as a Digital Marketer | Ep. #1335

In episode #1335, we share seven places that you should invest in as a digital marketer. Investing in people, branding, and education is almost always guaranteed to deliver an ROI. Tune in to hear why email and webinars are not dead but still worth the investment! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Seven Places to Invest As a Digital Marketer. [01:07] Invest in people and consider how you can delegate tasks to scale your business. [01:55] Prioritize branding, whether a personal or corporate brand. [02:35] Go omnichannel so that all your eggs are not in one basket. [03:19] Start investing in education through conferences and meetings with likeminded people. [03:55] Don’t be afraid of putting money towards ads if you have a working funnel. [04:18] Choose a reputable email provider that allows you to regularly scrub your list. [05:09] Why it is still worth doing webinars and teaching people. [06:13] That’s it for today![06:14] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Kylie Jenner Kylie Cosmetics ConvertKit SparkPost Mailchimp Livestorm EverWebinar Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/28/20207 minutes, 27 seconds
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7 Deadly Facebook Ads Mistakes You Must Avoid in 2020 | Ep. #1334

In episode #1334, we discuss seven common mistakes people tend to make when it comes to Facebook ads. Selling through your educational content is a better strategy than simply directing prospects to your product page, and keeping your ads fresh and alternating them is sure to capture the attention of your target audience. Tune in to hear how video can help you achieve your Facebook marketing goals!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Seven Deadly Facebook Ads Mistakes to Avoid in 2020. [00:36] Take advantage of lookalike audiences on Facebook.   [01:29] Do not send customers back to the same landing page that they did not convert from. [02:18] Be sure to think through your funnel carefully. [03:23] Sell through your educational content rather than take people directly to a product page.[04:24] Keep your ads fresh by putting out new ones frequently and alternating them. [05:30] Don’t be afraid of using video ads – it outperforms image and text-based ones.[06:10] Ensure that you target broadly enough.  [06:53] That’s it for today![06:55] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Olay Traffic and Funnels Sam Ovens Marie Forleo Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/27/20207 minutes, 38 seconds
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5 Proven Marketing Emails You Need to Be Sending Your List | Ep. #1333

In episode #1333, we talk about five proven marketing emails you need to be sending your list today! From resending unopened emails to annual surveys and holiday offers, we give you five essential things that you can do today to boost traffic and revenue. Tune in to hear what they are and get things moving! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Proven Marketing Emails Your Need to Be Sending Your List.[00:34] Asking your list questions, preferably with a yes or no answer.[01:17] Scrub your list about once a quarter; find who is active and who is not.[02:00] Sending out offers and linking these to special occasions and holidays.[02:23] Annual surveys and getting feedback from your audience.[03:08] Resend emails to recipients who have not opened the first one![04:02] That’s it for today![04:10] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: ConvertKit Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/26/20205 minutes, 22 seconds
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Weird Growth Experiment: What Neil Learned Spending $162,301 on Clothes | Ep. #1332

A Weird Growth Experiment! In episode #1332, we talk about a weird growth experiment that Neil carried out in which he vastly improved his wardrobe and started dressing really smartly. Neil wanted to see if he could up his conversion rates by spending a lot more money on high-end clothing. Tune in to hear about the lessons he learned and the influence that they way you dress can have on your business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: A Weird Growth Experiment.[00:38] Neil's experiment with dressing more nicely and charging higher prices.[01:23] The types of clothes that Neil wore and how he picked them out.[02:20] How Neil dresses now and the importance of showing up nicely.[03:00] Neil's experiences before and after purchasing expensive clothes.[03:55] Location-specific expectations around clothing and the role of age.[04:23] Eric's own experiences in the realm of attire and his thoughts on backpacks.[05:21] The lesson from today's episode, dressing well in your range! [05:52] That’s it for today![05:55] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Dolce & Gabbana Tom Ford Burberry Reid Hoffman Mark Zuckerberg TUMI Zara Uniqlo Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/25/20207 minutes, 7 seconds
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What Happens When You Spend Over $100 Million a Month on TV Ads | Ep. #1331

In episode #1331, we are discussing what happens when you spend over one hundred million dollars a month on TV Ads! This is the story of Michael Bloomberg, the media and business mogul who is aiming for election. Tune in to hear how much coverage all that money can get you and how you cannot underestimate the importance of a clear message. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What Happens When You Spend Over One Hundred Million Dollars a Month on TV Ads?[00:33] The presidential elections and the amount that Bloomberg is spending on ads.[01:58] Comparing the four most prominent candidates at present.[02:22] Building awareness through spending money and the importance of a message.[04:36] The problems with an excessive ad-budget for your messaging.[03:20] That’s it for today![05:04] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Michael Bloomberg Bernie Sanders Elizabeth Warren AdBeat Donald Trump Hillary Clinton Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/24/20206 minutes, 10 seconds
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How Peloton Went From Failing to Becoming a Billion Dollar Business Using 1 Marketing Tactic | Ep. #1330

In episode #1330, we chat about how Peloton turned a failing model around to become a billion-dollar business, using only one marketing tactic! That's right, we are talking about pricing. If your products or services are priced to high or too low your sales can easily suffer. Tune in to hear about ways to intelligently price your offers in order to maximize sales for your company and keep growing!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Peloton Went from Failing to Becoming a Billion-Dollar Business Using One Marketing Tactic.[00:34] Quick information on Peloton and what the company offers.[01:09] The initial struggles that the founder of Peloton had with investors.[01:48] Too cheap or too expensive — both bad for sales.[02:39] The impact of intelligent pricing; signaling quality through the price tag.[04:17] Current prices on Peloton's products and financing options they offer.[04:50] Starting with high-end pricing and then moving down-market with cheaper items.[05:19] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: PelotonNike Allbirds Patrick Campbell Price IntelligentlyProfitWell Tomasz TunguzAffirmTesla Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/23/20206 minutes, 33 seconds
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Why Brandless Failed (Is This The End Of SoftBank?) | Ep. #1329

In episode #1329, we talk about why Brandless failed and if this means the end of SoftBank. We explain what Brandless were, their presumable opposition to Amazon and reasons they ended up going bust. Tune in to hear the lessons we can learn from Brandless and similar stories of failure. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why Brandless Failed![00:35] The context; who was Brandless and what did they do?[01:24] SoftBank's past investments with Uber and more before Brandless.[02:55] Why Brandless failed; not figuring out the unit economics beforehand![03:47] The importance of proving a formula before diving in; slow and steady is best.[04:09] The story of SoftBank and the internal struggles and scandals.[05:11] That’s it for today![05:14] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Brandless SoftBank TechCrunch Uber Debt is Coming Blogpost Wall Street Journal WeWork Wag! OYO Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/22/20206 minutes, 27 seconds
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Where is Voice Search Going? | Ep. #1328

In episode #1328, we discuss where voice-search is going! We look at the current market landscape, the big players in the game and imagine what the imminent improvements will mean for user experience and increased traffic. To get to the latest on a big sector of the future market, make sure to tune in. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Where is Voice-Search Going?[00:32] The current landscape and where it might be headed soon.[01:22] Questions around how to capitalize on increased traffic.[02:03] Statistics on the current usage and ownership of voice-tech.[03:49] The voice experience, improvements and how it might begin to operate.[04:35] A new way to think about voice tech; looking at the example of mobile.[04:56] That’s it for today![04:59] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Alexa Apple Home Google Home Jetson Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/21/20206 minutes, 16 seconds
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New Google Search Console Features You Should Pay Attention To | Ep. #1327

In episode #1327, we talk about new features that Google Search Console has recently released! Google Search console is only going to get stronger, so now is a great time to get on it if you aren't already. We talk about how it shows you your overall site speed, the great Discover section, and some other new pieces that relate to mobile usability. Our conversation also covers how it will make your site more searchable and how schema mark up is broken into subsections now. If you have software that leverages Search Console or if you're looking for a quick introduction to the platform, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Some New Features that Google Search Console has Recently Released.[00:54] The new visibility of overall site speed and tweaking site speed using it.[01:54] AMP pages in relation to site speed and pages which support mobile.[02:10] How great the Discover section is, provided you get a lot of traffic.[02:27] New sections to take a look at: the APM section, mobile usability pages.[02:45] How Google will make your site more searchable to job seekers.[03:06] Other new features: a video section, structured data, site links, FAQ, etc.[03:45] Faster arrival time that search data is shown in and the ability to change the date range.[04:37] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Google Search Console Google Discover Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/20/20205 minutes, 48 seconds
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How You Should Measure Your SEO Efforts | Ep. #1326

In episode #1326, we talk about how you should measure your SEO efforts. You can no longer build your company through one channel, whether pay per click, social media, or SEO, and it’s important to understand how to think about these things together as well as separately. We speak to different metrics that can be used to keep track of SEO, which offer varying degrees of accuracy. Our conversation also covers how the relationship between paid marketing and SEO can either work in your favor or not. Lastly, we share some of our favorite tools for interpreting data, so for this and a whole lot more tune in to today’s episode! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How You Should Measure Your SEO Efforts.[00:38] How modern SEO involves a multichannel approach to converting traffic.[01:18] Gauging SEO by looking at impression count, click count, revenue, and conversions.[01:51] Whether to combine SEO with other marketing or keep it as a separate channel.[02:07] Erroneously measuring SEO by rankings and keyword volume.[03:12] Looking at traffic vs conversions as a good way of measuring SEO.[03:18] Why looking at SEO blended with other metrics is inaccurate.[03:41] Correlations between paid and SEO; when one benefits the other and vice versa.[04:10] Tools for making use of your data: Google Analytics and Google Data Studio.[04:50] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Andrew Chen Google Analytics Google Data Studio Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/19/20206 minutes, 1 second
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7 Unconventional Ways We Run Our Companies | Ep. #1325

In episode #1325, we talk about seven unconventional ways that we run our companies. There are so many different ways to organize and direct a company and we share just seven that have helped us gain some of the success we have experienced. Tune in to hear about remote-friendly offices, direct feedback, lunch and learns, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Unconventional Ways We Run Our Companies. [00:36] The hybrid-remote model and staying remote-friendly in today's economy. [01:10] Putting a CEO in place to run the ship and make sure things are working. [01:48] The usefulness and efficacy of direct feedback with your team. [02:45] Implementing a profit sharing pool for key members of your company. [03:41] Encouraging employees to have their own side projects for extra creativity. [04:12] Using 'lunch and learns' and taking on useful topics for the team. [05:25] The Jeff Bezos-inspired idea of memos for more thoughtful communication.  [07:00] Getting away from needless meetings and the impact of more time for client work. [07:58] That’s it for today! [08:00] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Acceleration Partners Jeff Bezos HackerNews Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/18/20209 minutes, 13 seconds
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The Differences Between A, B and C SEOs | Ep. #1324

In episode #1324, we talk about the difference between 'A', 'B' and 'C' SEO players! We all want the best team we can build and dead weight in your company is not only a waste of money but can also bring down the boat. Tune in hear how to find or become the best player possible! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Differences Between A, B and C Players SEOs. [00:55] What is a 'C' player and how does it apply to the SEO game. [02:31] The 'B' player definition and the place they hold in a team. [03:19] What makes an 'A' player? The priorities of high performers. [04:29] Testing new waters and changing the game in regards to SEO. [04:58] How attending conferences and finding community can up your level. [05:47] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/17/20206 minutes, 54 seconds
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How Pricing Can Be One of Your Biggest Marketing Levers | Ep. #1323

In episode #1323, we talk about how pricing can be one of your biggest levers. In crowded and competitive markets, you can use your pricing model as a way to get an advantage over your peers and capture the audience that is up for grabs. Tune in to hear some examples of how companies you know are doing this smartly! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Pricing Can Be One of Your Biggest Levers. [00:39] Examples of big companies using reduced rates to grow. [01:38] Understanding your market and pitching at the right level. [03:05] Pricing as a differentiator from competitors in a crowded market. [03:39] The biggest winners in the online startup game at the moment. [05:05] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Netflix Uber Disney+ Amazon Prime Apple Jeff Bezos OptinMonster ProfitWell BareMetrics ConvertKit Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/16/20206 minutes, 14 seconds
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What You Should Do If Your Traffic Keeps Declining | Ep. #1322

In episode #1322, we share advice for dealing with declining traffic. While the volume of traffic varies from month to month, there are means of ensuring that your traffic increases steadily over time. Tune in to hear how you can learn from your competitors and why you have to compare the performance of your different channels.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What To Do If Your Traffic Keeps Declining.  [00:30] While traffic is not always steady, it should not be declining for months on end.  [00:54] Don’t fret: declining traffic is a common problem. [01:01] Use Google Analytics or Google Data Studio to see which channels are declining.  [01:21] If your traffic is going down but your revenue is growing, there is no problem.  [01:47] See which of your top posts are losing traffic and take action.  [02:04] Keep your top pages fresh by adding some new content to them.  [02:37] See what your competitors are doing and experiment with new channels.  [03:33] Compare the channels that are performing well with those that are not. [04:04] Consider hiring an agency that specializes in traffic.  [04:36] Send out a survey to test the popularity of your content.  [05:47] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Google Analytics Google Data Studio Dr. Axe ClickFlow Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/15/20206 minutes, 53 seconds
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What To Do If Someone Isn't Leveling Up | Ep. #1321

In episode #1321, we advise you on dealing with team members who are not leveling up as expected. Before simply firing someone, call them in for a few conversations and try to help them rise to their full potential. Tune in to hear how bringing in outside experts can help with the mentoring process! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What To Do If A Team Member Isn’t Leveling Up.  [00:37] On the topic of leveling up, check our Eric’s Leveling Up podcast!  [00:41] When someone is not improving or growing stronger over time. [00:51] Hiring someone and learning that they are not growing into new roles/responsibilities.  [01:14] It could also be that a person is failing to hit the required numbers.  [01:52] Having a straightforward conversation with an underperforming team member. [02:06] Calling someone in the second time and when it might be time for them to go. [02:18] Keep in mind that it takes some people longer to find their groove in a new role.  [02:44] Advice for talking to people during high-stake conversations.  [03:19] Lead with facts first and then say how you feel — no one can argue with emotions.   [03:30] Give people three chances and have the appropriate documentation in place.  [04:15] Check out Robert Glazer’s stuff on Mindful Transitions when letting someone go.  [04:38] Remember the employees have financial obligations and can’t just be cut off.  [05:15] What to do if someone is not leveling up but they have the potential for it.  [06:05] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leveling Up  Crucial Conversations Robert Glazer Mindful Transition Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/14/20207 minutes, 14 seconds
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The Difference Between Optimization Vs. Innovation | Ep. #1320

In episode #1320, we discuss the difference between optimization and innovation. While both of these growth strategies are powerful, they have an even greater impact when they are used together! Tune in to hear how Dropbox, Uber, and Salesforce created waves with optimization and innovation.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Difference Between Optimization and Innovation.  [00:38] A definition of optimization and relevant examples from the marketing world.  [01:30] Innovation: doing things that are outside the box – like Dropbox! [02:09] Think about innovation as disrupting the industry and messing up people’s plans.  [02:20] A good example of this kind of disruption is what Uber did to the transportation industry. [02:39] The exponential growth that happens when you combine optimization with innovation.  [03:00] The lack of innovation in the marketing tool and SEO world. [03:21] How Salesforce changed the landscape of CRM's with innovation.  [04:08] Read the optimization versus innovation article by Andy Johns.  [04:28] That’s it for today! [04:29] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Dropbox Ubersuggest Uber  Salesforce Andy Johns Article on optimization and innovation Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/20205 minutes, 46 seconds
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Does Influencer Marketing Work for B2B Companies? | Ep. #1319

In episode #1319, we discuss whether influencer marketing works for B2B companies. While there are usually higher success rates for B2Cs, there is still an opportunity for B2Bs to benefit from this type of marketing – it’s all about finding the right influencers. Tune in to hear which tools you can use to find up and coming influencers!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Does Influencer Marketing Actually Work for B2B Companies?  [00:33] An example of B2B marketing: A marketing agency doing business with Uber.  [00:41] By the way, we are currently doing our Growth Accelerator in San Francisco! [00:50] How you can make influencer marketing work for B2B.  [01:32] Consider Andreessen Horowitz’s two influencers in the tech world.  [02:12] Many people have sought help from Neil because of his large audience.  [02:35] You need to find the right influencer to optimize this kind of marketing.  [02:52] Use tools like Social Blade to find up and coming influencers. [03:14] That’s it for today! [03:21] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Uber Kylie Jenner TechCrunch Microsoft Andreessen Horowitz DreamHost Social Blade Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/12/20204 minutes, 29 seconds
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Marketing Geniuses to Pay Attention to in 2020 | Ep. #1318

In episode #1318, we are going to talk about the top marketing geniuses to watch in the 2020. In marketing it is key to surround yourself with those are thinking outside the box, trying out novel ideas, and taking on the most creative approaches to the everyday marketing tasks. Stay tuned to hear our list of who we are following and why they are worth your time. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Marketing Geniuses That You Need to Pay Attention to in 2020. [00:33] Eric Siu: avid reader with a lot of information to offer. [01:09] Neil Patel: always tries new, unconventional things - choose non-consensus and right. [02:13] Ryan Bonnici: strategies on where marketing is going, the long-term view. [02:59] Syed Balkhi: entrenched in the WordPress ecosystem. [03:50] Brian Dean: tactical approach, testing new ways to grow without producing a lot of concent. [04:21] Yaniv Masjedi: building a good marketing team, and treating them like family. [05:02] Grant Cardone and Gary Vanerhuck: keeping a pulse on the social web. [05:35] Matthew Barby & Kevin Indig: understanding SEO and newsletters. [06:16] Russell Brunson & Ryan Deiss: implementing sales funnels and monetizing email lists. [06:56] Patrick Campbell: creative approach to content creation and customer response. [07:52] Erik Rivera: thinks outside the box with novel ideas. [08:16] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Ryan Bonnici G2 Syed Balkhi WPBeginner OptinMonster Brian Dean Backlinko Yaniv Masjedi Grant Cardone Gary Vaynerchuck Matthew Barby Traffic Think Tank HubSpot Kevin Indig Russell Brunson Ryan Deiss Patrick Campbell ProfitWell Erik Rivera Honest Paws Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/11/20209 minutes, 31 seconds
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The #1 Way to Get Noticed (and Promoted) as an In-House Marketer | Ep. #1317

In episode #1317, we discuss the number one way to get noticed and promoted as a marketer within your company. Most high-level marketers are so good at what they do that they often break out and start their own companies. However, if you are looking to get promoted in-house, stay tuned to find out why it is crucial to show your worth and understand what it means to be an A-player on your team. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Number One Way to Get Noticed and Promoted as an In-House Marketer. [00:31] Understanding the three levels or three types of marketers. [00:57] Learning to notice problems, create solutions, and own it. [01:25] Importance of always having a reason behind why you deserve a raise. [01:58] Why the easiest way to get a promotion is by making your boss more money. [02:15] Adopting the mental model of being worthy of being paid more. [03:14] Getting noticed by saving your company more money. [03:29] How to be an A-Player in your company: proactive, solution-oriented, execution.  [04:18] Why the best marketers are often found running their own companies. [05:02] Choosing to be a long-term investor rather than a short-term investor. [05:44] That’s it for today! [05:46] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/10/20207 minutes, 5 seconds
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5 Overlooked SEO Tweaks That’ll Grow Your Organic Traffic Fast | Ep. #1316

In episode #1316, we talk about the five overlooked SEO tweaks that will ultimately help you grow your organic traffic faster. A lot of times we tend to forget about the organic growth we can gain by consistently repurposing and linking old content on our own blogs. Tune in as we go over these five simple tweaks you can apply today to grow your organic traffic in no time! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Five Overlooked SEO Tweaks That Will Grow Your Organic Traffic Fast. [00:31] Tweak #1: Look for Google pages that have a high impression count to tweak your title. [01:05] Tweak #2: Find three old blog posts relevant to your new piece and link to the new one. [01:42] Tweak #3: When updated older pieces of content, add new keywords. [02:12] Tweak #4: Make sure you have a sidebar on your blog - add in pillar pages. [03:21] Tweak #5: Make a power page - consolidate your existing content. [04:26] That’s it for today! [04:38] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Ubersuggest ClickFlow Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/9/20205 minutes, 43 seconds
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Which Industries Have the Most Opportunity for Digital Marketing? | Ep. #1315

In episode #1315, we discuss which industries provide the most opportunities for digital marketing. Often times, it’s not about picking a specific industry, but rather knowing which trends to look out for as digital marketers. Stay tuned to this episode to hear more about what your core focus should be and why industry disruption is key. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s topic: Which Industries Have the Most Opportunities for Digital Marketing. [00:45] Why you should go after a disruptive trend rather than one specific industry. [01:52] Understanding why Health is an industry that is right for disruption. [02:02] The three waves of the Internet and how it relates to industry disruption. [03:21] That’s it for today! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Uber Tripadvisor Steve Case AOL Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/8/20204 minutes, 35 seconds
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7 Simple Hacks That’ll Increase Your Mobile Conversion Rate | Ep. #1314

In episode #1314, we share seven simple hacks that can increase your mobile conversion rates!  From pages and apps to avoid, to boosting user experience and compatibility, we cover it all. Tune to hear how you can get your mobile site making you more money, today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Simple Hacks that Will Increase Your Mobile Conversion Rate. [00:32] Speed up your mobile website! User experience is important! [00:46] Why to avoid using AMP pages on your mobile site. [01:11] Using OptInMonster's TrustPulse to gauge whether people are buying. [01:25] Including an attractive offer in a bottom bar for mobile. [01:51] Creating a seamless experience from start to finish for your customers. [02:29] Aligning mobile and desktop experiences for high conversions. [03:09] Bonus hack! Tools for personalization for better user experience. [03:41] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: AMP OptInMonster Bounce Exchange Proof Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/7/20204 minutes, 50 seconds
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How to Scale Your Branded Search Traffic (without Spending a Fortune) | Ep. #1313

In episode #1313, we share how to scale your branded search traffic and stay within your budget! From Instagram to free tools and calculators, there are a bunch of ways you can get more traffic without spending a lot of your money. Tune in to hear the ways you can boost your visibility today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Scale Your Branded Search Traffic Without Spending a Fortune. [00:43] Using Instagram as a great way to grow a brand on a budget! [01:09] How free tools can aid your growth from your website. [01:46] Other tools and calculators that can boost your ranking and traffic. [02:02] Using a catchy name to increase searches and add to your profile. [02:50] Fostering patience for the results of these tactics. [03:04] Multipurpose brand names that might catch other keyword searches.  [03:46] That is it for today! [03:53] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Ubersuggest CodeCanyon 1kprojects Omni Calculator  Outgrow Backlinko Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/6/20205 minutes
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5 Underrated Marketing Conferences You Should Attend in 2020 | Ep. #1312

In episode #1312, we list five underrated marketing conferences that you should attend this year! Getting great marketing inspiration shouldn't be limited to strictly marketing conferences, so we look at five different places to be to get the most for your money and time. Tune in to hear about which five make our list! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Underrated Marketing Conferences That You Should Attend in 2020. [00:33] Why you should check out Traffic Think Tank Live in Miami in May! [01:08] Using TechCrunch's approach to disruption as a marketing strategy. [01:47] Baby Bathwater events and the array of personalities you will find there. [02:12] The amazing lessons in growth you can get from Affiliate World! [02:55] Paying the price and attending the TED conference for great perspectives. [03:58] That’s it for today! [04:06] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Traffic Think Tank Live Slack HubSpot TechCrunch Baby Bathwater Affiliate World TED Larry Page Ray Dalio Bridgewater Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/5/20205 minutes, 21 seconds
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How Neil Would Start All Over from Scratch in 2020 | Ep. #1311

In episode #1311, Neil shares what he would do differently if he had to start all over again in 2020. From his years of experience, he learned that tools tend to generate far better traffic than personal brands do, so it is worth creating or buying a tool to get quick traction. Tune in to hear how you can save time and money by going straight for a good product! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What We Would Do if Neil Was Starting From Scratch in 2020. [00:41] Why tools are so much better than content.  [01:05] Don’t worry about building a personal brand – a product is better. [01:40] Start off with a tool because paid advertising and SEO is expensive. [01:55] How a free tool ends up generating more traffic without having to market it. [02:28] Free products market themselves and are easier to do. [02:39] Go to CodeCanyon and buy a semi-decent tool in B2B or B2C.  [03:13] How Neil is now spending far more time and energy on tools.  [03:50] ClickFlow is proof that tools get more attention that personal brands.   [04:09] That’s it for today! [04:10] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Backlinko Brian Dean on LinkedIn  Tony Robbins  Gary Vaynerchuk Elon Musk on Twitter Bill Gates Ubersuggest CodeCanyon  ClickFlow Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/4/20205 minutes, 25 seconds
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How Eric Would Start All Over from Scratch in 2020 | Ep. #1310

In episode #1310, we give you some insight into what we would do if Eric had to start his whole business from scratch. Doing consulting work is a quick way to make cash and starting a podcast the best means of rebuilding your network. Tune in to hear how creating a course can be your ticket to success!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What We Would Do if Eric Was Starting From Scratch in 2020.  [01:06] Do consulting work to get some cash coming in to cover living expenses.  [01:22] Start a podcast first before you think about blogging and build your network this way. [01:46] Build a team around the consulting work and find a partner who will help you scale.  [02:08] The goal would be to build an info or software product. [02:19] Create and sell a high-ticket course and run some ads to market it. [03:02] An example of how a course can help you generate income.  [03:35] You can also start by working for someone first while building your knowledge.  [03:59] Go watch a Simon Sinek video and find out why you are doing what you do!  [04:46] What you can do if you want to start with software.  [05:09] That’s it for today! [05:10] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Simon Sinek Start with Why  Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/3/20206 minutes, 25 seconds
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3 Ways to Double Your Organic Traffic with International SEO | Ep. #1309

In episode #1309, we share three ways to increase your traffic with international SEO. Even if you have high domain authority, it is still necessary to go out there and build localized links in these regions. Tune in to hear whether using a subfolder, a top-level domain (TLD), or a subdirectory is best! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Three Ways to Double Your Organic Traffic with International SEO.  [00:46] Why international SEO is important and what kind of results you can expect.  [01:06] A list of top five countries Neil gets SEO traffic from, including India and Brazil.  [01:44] Reaching Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Chile, Columbia, etc. by doing SEO in Spanish.  [02:10] Go out there and build links in these local regions and translate the content manually.  [02:30] Even if you have high domain authority, you still need localized links. [02:45] Why it is easy to build links in non-English-speaking markets.  [03:04] Choosing between using a subfolder, a top-level domain, or a subdirectory.  [04:23] Increase your rankings by getting brand queries in these localized regions.  [04:54] That’s it for today! [04:56] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/2/20206 minutes, 18 seconds
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The Different Agency Models You Can Choose From | Ep. #1308

In episode #1308, we discuss the different agency models that you can choose from. Whether you pitch you work at a high level or aim for smaller, local business, the way you choose to promote yourself and capture customers will have a huge effect on your results. Tune in to hear all about it! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Different Agency Models You Can Choose From. [00:33] The low-end model services small business and charging low amounts. [00:58] The affiliate or pay for performance model; rewards for good results. [01:59] A project and hourly basis model with less consistent income. [02:40] Increasing charges versus high churn rates and numbers of clients. [03:28] Going after big enterprise companies and where to find them. [04:20] An easy way to grow your agency today! [04:44] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Ubersuggest Agency Accelerator Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/1/20206 minutes, 4 seconds
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How to Land Big Marketing Agency Clients When You’re Just Starting Out | Ep. #1307

In episode #1307, we explain how to land big agency clients when you are just starting out! From over-delivery and over-communication to posting regularly and valuably on the right platforms, there are bunch of simple ways you can land some big fish when you are still a small fry! Tune in get the inside scoop. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Land Big Agency Clients When You are Just Starting Out. [00:42] Eric's first professional gig in Philadelphia and how he overdelivered. [01:45] Providing value in online spaces where your audience is present. [02:33] A simple model for landing clients; break down recently funded companies. [04:28] Sending specific emails to companies in order to get responses from CEO's. [06:00] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Quora Crunchbase Loom The Ultimate Sales Machine Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/28/20207 minutes, 12 seconds
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Spotify Acquired 'The Ringer' Podcast ($15M In Revenues) - Here's What It Means | Ep. #1306

In episode #1306, we discuss Spotify’s acquisition of The Ringer. The podcasting industry is growing exponentially and Spotify wanted to make an aggressive move toward growing its market share. Tune in to hear why this was a super smart decision on their part! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Spotify Acquired The Ringer.   [00:42] The solid financial results for Spotify in Q4 of 2019. [00:56] How Spotify recognized exponential growth in podcast hours streamed. [01:24] Realizing that they needed to acquire a big podcast to double down on opportunities.    [01:53] The impressive retention rates of the Marketing School podcast. [02:09] Why Spotify’s decision makes a lot of sense.  [02:39] Keep in mind that all good channels eventually become crowded.   [03:09] Spotify’s market share around podcasting and how they’re more aggressive than Apple.  [03:48] The number of downloads The Ringer podcast is getting.  [04:07] Start comparing your Apple Podcast and Spotify analytics for your podcast.  [04:50] How our podcasts and Eric’s own podcast are performing.   [05:56] The proposed price for The Ringer stated by Bill Simmons: $100 million.  [06:25] That’s it for today! [06:26] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Spotify  The Ringer Apple Leveling Up Podcast Bill Simmons on Twitter Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/27/20207 minutes, 44 seconds
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7 Secrets to Selling a High-Ticket Course with Paid Advertising | Ep. #1305

In episode #1305, we share the secrets to selling high-ticket courses with paid advertising. Live webinars often lead to successful conversion and you can even leverage your recorded webinars to gain traction from your audience. Tune in to hear all the ways you can follow up with prospective customers after a webinar! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Seven Secrets to Selling a High-Ticket Course with Paid Advertising.  [00:41] Why you want to choose live webinars rather than evergreen ones.  [01:07] Up the traction to your recorded webinar by making it appear live. [01:31] Different ways you can follow up with prospective customers after a webinar.  [02:37] Offering a free trial when all the other hooks have failed to work on a customer.  [03:36] Drive your audience to a video which they can access immediately.  [04:24] Why you might strongly consider dropping the price of your info product.  [05:43] Learn how to scale a campaign from Alex Becker or others in your field. [06:36] Why having as many products as possible is key to making it with info products.  [07:58] That’s it for today! [08:01] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: John Maxwell Consulting.com Udemy  Alex Becker’s Channel Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/26/20209 minutes, 22 seconds
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7 E-commerce Trends for 2020 | Ep. #1304

In episode #1304, we share the top e-commerce trends for 2020 that you also want to tap into. We tell you how to use up and down-sales in your funnel, allow users to buy through chat, employ push notifications, and much more! Tune in to hear how the landscape of paid ads in e-commerce is changing! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Seven E-Commerce Trends for 2020.  [00:31] Maximize your revenue by adding up-sales and down-sales throughout your funnel.  [01:08] Get users to buy through chat by using applications like ManyChat or MobileMonkey.  [01:36] How paid ads are changing in e-commerce, just look at Google and Olay’s partnership.  [02:58] Leverage the data that you have to personalize the customer experience. [03:31] Use push notifications to send people back to your e-commerce site. [04:21] Create seamless experiences in-store and offline. [05:04] Consider a re-marketing ad for those who don’t buy or abandon their carts.   [05:44] That’s it for today! [05:45] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: ManyChat MobileMonkey Olay  Ezra Firestone Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/25/20207 minutes, 4 seconds
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The 7 Best Marketing Conferences 2020 | Ep. #1303

In episode #1303, we give you a list of the marketing conferences that are not to be missed! From content and inbound marketing to everything technological and digital – there is a conference for each of your needs as an online marketer. Tune in to hear about the exciting marketing events that will be hosted by Marketing School! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Seven Best Marketing Conferences to Attend in 2020.  [00:33] Hear where to learn from the best content marketers in the world.  [00:51] The different locations where the Traffic & Conversion Summit will be held.  [01:35] Why INBOUND is a not-to-be-missed event for inbound marketing strategies.  [01:55] Check out one of the many global Affiliate World conferences.  [02:39] Learn about new marketing technologies at the Gartner Marketing Symposium.  [02:54] The unique Marketing School event hosted by Eric and Neil! [03:51] Attend the Adobe SUMMIT for everything digital marketing and more.  [04:15] That’s it for today! [04:18] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Content Marketing World Traffic & Conversion Summit INBOUND  HubSpot Affiliate World Gartner Marketing Symposium Marketing School Adobe SUMMIT Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below.   Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/24/20205 minutes, 29 seconds
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Your Site May Be Fined $15,000+ By The US Government. Here's How To Avoid That. | Ep. #1302

In episode #1302, we talk about the possible fine the US government can give your website! If your site is not accessible and user-friendly for individuals with disabilities, you may find yourself in a sticky situation! Tune in to hear some good ways, paid and free, to avoid incurring these costs.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How To Avoid a $15,000 Fine from the US Government! [00:39] Section 508 of the Department of Justice and how this relates to you. [01:15] The common occurrence of these types of fines. [01:38] Free and paid tools for making your website more accessible. [03:12] That's all for today! [03:15] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Accessibe Accessibility for WordPress Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/23/20204 minutes, 31 seconds
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Do Podcast Ads Actually Work? | Ep. #1301

In episode #1301, we discuss whether podcast ads actually work! Advertising placements on podcasts are typically hard to track and there are definitely scenarios in which you will struggle to see results. The main lesson here is to find a platform and audience that suits your offer. Tune in to hear about clever ways to get your name out there. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Do Podcast Ads Actually Work? [00:34] What podcast ads are and why most do not work. [01:23] The key to podcast ads: relevant content to the platform. [02:01] Some examples of top brands who advertise on podcasts.  [03:20] Consider creating your own podcast as a means of advertising! [03:42] Different spots to monetize and making these relatable.  [04:12] That's it! [04:15] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Top Brands Advertising on Podcasts Squarespace Rocket Mortgage ZipRecruiter CashApp Stamps Audible Casper DreamHost Tim Ferriss Joe Rogan Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/20205 minutes, 27 seconds
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Warren Buffett Sold All Of His Newspaper Businesses for $140M (What This Means) | Ep. #1300

In episode #1300, we talk about why Warren Buffett sold all of his newspaper businesses! It is quite commonly understood that newspaper media is not a growing space and we see this with the amount of journalism graduates who struggle to find work. Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway have been making some shrewd moves in order to set themselves up for the future. Tune in to hear how! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why Warren Buffett Sold All of His Newspaper Businesses for $140 Million. [00:58] The news media landscape currently and what online platforms have done. [02:01] How Berkshire Hathaway lent money to Lee Enterprises. [02:46] The potential or lack thereof for newspapers and Lee's extreme measures. [03:11] New media and making use of out of journalists for your empire. [04:01] Other options that Berkshire Hathaway might have in mind. [04:43] That's it for today! [04:46] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Warren Buffett Lee Enterprises Berkshire Hathaway Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/20206 minutes, 4 seconds
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Trump Spent $19.4M On Facebook Ads in 2019 (Our Thoughts) | Ep. #1299

In episode #1299, we discuss how Donald Trump spent over $19 million on Facebook advertising in 2019! This huge amount of money, that dwarfs the democratic budget, is symptomatic of the current media and marketing landscape. Join us to hear about the lessons that can be learned from this example. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Donald Trump Spent $19.4 Million on Facebook Ads in 2019. [00:44] The Guardian article that sparked today’s episode. [01:45] Long-term implications of these kinds of tactics with the growth of AI. [02:27] How data is being used to change people's perceptions. [03:48] Manipulation is ever-present in media and marketing; what can you learn? [05:04] Awareness and positivity in the advertising space. [05:23] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Donald Trump The Guardian 'One Year Inside Trump's Monumental Campaign' Bloomberg Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/20/20206 minutes, 39 seconds
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7 SaaS Trends for 2020 | Ep. #1298

In episode #1298, we share seven trends in the software as a service space! From free tools and customer experience improvement to thought leadership and the move towards platforms, following these trends can help you and your SaaS business today! Tune in to hear the most important things you should be keeping up with. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 SaaS Trends for 2020. [00:35] Product-led growth, free tools and indoctrinating users into your ecosystem. [01:07] Allowing a computer to do the work for you with the rise of AI and ML. [01:47] Improving customer experience and going above and beyond for retention. [02:45] The move towards platforms with multiple features and tools. [03:35] Branding and becoming a thought leader in your space. [04:41] Ways to make up for advertising costs! [05:40] Using an API for partnerships and more.  [06:21] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: HubSpot Ubersuggest ClickFlow CrazyEgg FEInternational ClickFunnels Zapier OmniShare Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/19/20207 minutes, 51 seconds
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What Works Better For Affiliates? Niche Or General News? | Ep. #1297

In episode #1297, we ask what works better for affiliates, niche content or general news? There are a number of different routes you can take with your affiliate marketing, from very general to very niche. We recommend erring more on the side of niche, for SEO and customer retention. Tune in hear the benefits of specialization and becoming an authority! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What Works Better for Affiliates? Niche or General News. [00:35] Some examples of affiliate sites and what they do. [01:34] The conversion impact of niche websites and becoming an authority. [02:52] People like specialists; do not try to be everything to everyone. [04:02] Broader is not better, specific sites do better on search engines. [04:29] Building a brand in order to generate revenue. [05:02] That is it for today! [05:04] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Wirecutter BuzzFeed  Business Insider ViperChill Affiliate SERPs in 2020 G2 Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/18/20206 minutes, 28 seconds
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How to Drive More Paid Signups In Your Funnel | Ep. #1296

In episode #1296, we talk about how to drive more paid sign-ups in your sale funnel. Funnels are the all-important part of your sales system and you need to optimize yours in order to get maximum customers and sales! Tune in to hear about using video, on-boarding and pricing to up your game! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Drive More Paid Sign-ups in Your Funnel. [00:33] Explaining the role of a funnel in sales. [01:11] Driving traffic to your homepage through your blog and a re-marketing pixel. [01:43] Simplifying on-boarding and focussing on the customer experience. [03:22] Using a re-marketing video with emotion and logic to capture customers. [04:44] Introductory pricing and creative ways to open the door for users. [05:58] That is it for today! [06:00] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Hotjar OptinMonster Ahrefs Netflix Hulu Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/17/20207 minutes, 23 seconds
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7 Course Tools to Help Spread Your Message | Ep. #1295

In episode #1295, we run through our list of highly recommended tools to help you get your brand and message out there. From email service providers to the best text message tools on the market, we share it all. Tune in to hear which of these tools are also great for integrating with your existing tool stack! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Seven Course Tools to Help Spread Your Message.  [00:58] Make landing pages quickly by using Leadpages and Unbounce. [01:24] Kajabi: an all-in-one course tool to help create and market courses.  [02:08] The benefits of doing webinars and EverWebinar’s evergreen offering.   [02:36] PicSnippets connects with email tools and allows personalization.  [03:12] Choose ManyChat as your chat, SMS, and email service provider.  [03:45] Use PlusThis that connects with your webinar automation and email tools.  [04:28] How you can use text messages and create a shared inbox for your team.  [05:13] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leadpages Unbounce Kajabi EverWebinar PicSnippets  Keap ManyChat Messenger  Drip ConvertKit  PlusThis  Front Twilio Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/16/20206 minutes, 36 seconds
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Swipe Neil's Course Funnel That Generated $381,722 Per Month Here | Ep. #1294

In episode #1294, we give you the inside scoop on Neil’s course funnel so that you can apply it to your business. Using an email to drive your audience to a webinar and following up with a week-long email sequence with an expiry date is a sure way to capture a large portion of your target market. Tune in to hear how to round off the funnel with text messages and all the tools Neil uses in his stack. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How You Can Swipe Neil’s Course Funnel that Generates 380k/Month. [00:46] Selling info products that teach you how to do marketing. [00:56] Driving the audience from emails to webinars and then making a pitch.  [01:09] Following up with a week-long email sequence with a countdown timer at the end. [01:27] Sending text messages to everyone who watched the webinar but didn’t end up buying. [01:58] Offering a free trial to those you didn’t capture before. [02:50] The percentages that bought from each of the funnel points. [03:21] The majority of sales came from the day 1 webinar or the day 7 closing off email.  [03:46] The tools in Neil’s stack: Keap, Kajabi, Stripe, PlusThis, and PicSnippets.    [04:31] What good course creators do – use Google Sheet to track things.   [05:05] Reasons for including a payment plan and what it looked like.   [05:25] Where you can find all the free resources Neil uses.   [06:10] Running ads and looking at what you are paying per sale, not per lead.  [06:52] Why Neil decided to quit the info business.  [07:42] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Keap Kajabi  Stripe PlusThis PicSnippets Google Sheet HubSpot Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/15/20209 minutes, 6 seconds
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How to Get Shit Done With A Small Team | Ep. #1293

In episode #1293, we talk about how you can actually get sh*t done with a small team! We discuss the ideal team size, how to set out your to-do lists, hiring, communication and more! Listen in to hear how you can start getting more done with less. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Get Shit Done with a Small Team! [00:33] How many people are on a small team? [01:12] Eric's current team and how they crank out loads of video content. [02:33] Daily breakdowns, easy to-do lists and getting them done! [04:40] Minimum amounts of meetings and wasting no time on unnecessary communication. [05:11] Hiring the right people by setting smart tasks. [06:07] That’s it for today! [06:09] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Asana Trello Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below   Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/20207 minutes, 35 seconds
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Should You Be Doing Events? | Ep. #1292

In episode #1292, we ask whether you should be doing events! Although events can feel like a slog and take up a lot of time and energy, they definitely do have their uses, as we have learned from hosting some of our own. Tune in to hear how you can start small and generate great leads and learn at the same time! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Should You Be Doing Events? [00:39] Before we start, remember to check out our upcoming event! [01:01] Why events are tough; organizing, food, location and all the moving parts. [01:44] How our minds changed about doing events when we tried them out! [02:10] Don't do events to make money — they are great for learning and leads. [03:13] Smaller events for cheaper, more accomplishable goals. [04:40] Steps to take before hosting your own roundtable dinner. [06:32] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Traffic and Conversion Summit Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/13/20207 minutes, 40 seconds
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What You Can Learn From Adobe to Help You Grow Faster | Ep. #1291

In episode #1291, we talk about what you can learn from Adobe to help your company grow faster! We discuss how Adobe reduce churn, put out consistent and compelling product design, acquire smartly and more! Listen in to hear how you can make similar moves for your benefit! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What You Can Learn from Adobe to Help You Grow Faster. [00:32] A quick introduction to Adobe to those unfamiliar. [01:15] The difficulty of cancelling with Adobe and amount of pages in the process. [02:10] The new trend for companies to become platforms to capture many segments. [03:31] Smart acquisitions and increasing traffic through a good catalogue. [04:10] The links between great branding a successful service or product. [05:07] Strong consistent design; Adobe's intentional work and visual language. [06:10] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Adobe WP Beginner Opt-in Monster  Behance 99U CMO.com Create! Kylie Cosmetics Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/12/20207 minutes, 34 seconds
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7 Nifty Marketing Tactics to Deploy Now | Ep. #1290

In episode #1290, we share seven nifty marketing tactics to deploy right now! From social media posting to tools on your website, push notifications and messaging, we give you a whole bunch of ways to get more traffic, more reach and more sales today. Tune in get the low down! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Nifty Marketing Tactics to Deploy Now. [00:31] Making use of Instagram Carousels and Guest Carousels. [01:20] Driving traffic and backlinks on your website through tools for your industry. [01:58] Transferring content from Instagram to LinkedIn to increase reach. [02:46] Unique ways to use push notifications for more traffic. [03:34] Finding content to advertise on with tools like TubeSift. [04:02] The efficacy of charts and data in posts; increased backlinks and reach. [04:45] The secret power of text messages for connecting and closing. [05:57] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Chris Do Brian Dean CodeCanyon Ubersuggest TubeSift Backlinko Twilio Zapier Front Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/11/20207 minutes, 27 seconds
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Is Copying a Shameless Tactic? | Ep. #1289

In episode #1289, we ask whether copying is a shameless tactic in marketing. Copying is part and parcel of the marketing game, we can see so many examples of companies copying each other wherever we look. From the biggest to the smallest names out there, they all do it. That does not mean there are not better and worse ways to copy! Tune in to hear our take on how you can keep up without selling out. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Is Copying A Shameless Tactic? [00:39] Marketing is all about competition, so what are the rules? [00:59] The feature on ClickFlow that sparked these questions around copying. [02:07] The logic behind Eric's decisions to add this feature to ClickFlow. [03:29] Someone will copy you, it is only a matter of time. [05:24] Elevating the customer experience; looking at the example of Amazon. [06:02] Accepting the nature of marketing and working to retain customers. [06:44] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: ClickFlow Content Decay Animalz Jeff Bezos Picasso Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/10/20208 minutes, 13 seconds
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5 Ways to Combat "Content Decay" and Protect Your SEO Investment | Ep. #1288

In episode #1288, we share five top ways to keep your content fresh and relevant, thereby protecting your SEO investment. Upgrading or adding a few paragraphs to your content is a simple way to boost the traffic to a post. Tune in to hear how you can leverage your best-performing pages to help those that are decaying.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Five Ways to Combat Content Decay and Protect Your SEO Investment.  [00:34] An explanation of what content decay entails. [01:18] Upgrade or add to your content to keep it fresh and relevant. [01:28] Sometimes simply adding a paragraph or two can boost your traffic. [01:41] When you might want to consider deleting your decaying content. [02:24] Consolidate by creating a power page that links up all your posts. [03:13] Use Google Search Console to check which pages dropped the most. [03:45] Link poor performing pages to ones that are still going strong.  [04:05] Utilize the awesome, free content decay feature inside of Clickflow.  [05:08] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Google Search Console ClickFlow Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/9/20206 minutes, 24 seconds
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How You Can Hack PR to Drive a Flood of Free Traffic | Ep. #1287

In episode #1287, we give you tips for getting the most out of your PR campaigns. Instead of hiring expensive PR firms, why not considering doing it yourself? There are at least two good reasons why the leader of a company often does the best job when it comes to PR. Tune in to hear why you should always focus on your product or service rather than simply communicating your successes. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Hack PR to Drive A Flood of Free Traffic.  [00:34] While PR helps with credibility, it won’t always give you the results you are looking for.  [00:54] The key to getting traffic from PR – know how to do it right. [01:05] An example of a successful PR campaign and how one piece of content escalated. [02:30] Get PR that is related to pushing your product or service, not based on ego.  [03:13] Ask the question: will this PR piece solve a problem for people? [04:10] Expensive PR firms often don’t succeed in producing successful campaigns.  [04:44] Why campaigns that you as the leader do generally fare better.  [05:15] Consult experts like Chris Barrett and pay only when you get results.  [05:57] That’s it for today! [05:59] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Forbes Entrepreneur  TechCrunch  Inked Chris Barrett Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/20207 minutes, 39 seconds
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The Truth About Ranking for Difficult SEO Head Terms | Ep. #1286

In episode #1286, we share the truth about ranking for difficult SEO head terms. There is really no use in trying to rank on broad terms that might apply to your business, the real money is in finding specific terms that you can rank for and maximizing your conversions from there. Tune in to hear some examples of how you can niche down and level up! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Truth About Ranking for Difficult SEO Head Terms. [00:34] What is an SEO head term? [01:35] Focussing on ranking for the best head terms to drive conversion. [01:51] Competitive terms and the rates of return on ranking for generic terms. [03:35] Looking for more niche terms for better conversion rates. [03:20] That’s it for today! [04:35] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Ubersuggest Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/7/20205 minutes, 55 seconds
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How to Run 20 Powerful Growth Experiments per Month | Ep. #1285

In episode #1285, we explain how you can run twenty powerful growth experiments per month! So many of the biggest and most successful companies out there are fast-moving and run tests all the time. Tune in to hear how you can start implementing progressive experiments in your business immediately! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Run 20 Powerful Growth Experiments Per Month. [00:48] What is a growth experiment? [02:01] Neil's usual setup for running experiments at his companies. [03:30] Limiting the amount of experiments for impact and efficacy. [05:12] Privacy concerns in a modern setting and the importance of authentication. [06:11] That’s it for today! [06:13] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Asana Trello PirateMetrics Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us: Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/6/20207 minutes, 58 seconds
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How Eric Grew a Dying Business | Ep. #1284

In episode #1284, we discuss how Eric grew a dying business into a company that earns millions! A few years ago, Eric acquired Single Grain and has since built into a really successful marketing powerhouse! Tune in to hear the strategies and actions he employed to first save the company and then make it so successful. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Eric Grew a Dying Business. [00:39] Eric's acquisition of Single Grain and how he took over as CEO. [01:10] The events that led up to Single Grain almost dying! [01:46] The price the Eric paid for the company, how it was split and the revenue at the time. [03:00] How Eric managed to turn the company around into a million dollar business. [04:10] Driving leads and customers with new marketing strategies. [04:52] Eric's advice to failing businesses; keep at it and focus on culture. [06:29] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Let My People Go Surfing Family Guy Fire Phone Alexa Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/5/20208 minutes, 22 seconds
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What Neil Learned Buying a Blog for $500K | Ep. #1283

In episode #1283, we talk about what Neil learned buying a blog for 500k! A while ago, Neil bought his Kissmetrics blog back from the investors as a marketing move for his own website. Listen in to hear about the process, the reasons for the acquisition and the lessons he learned. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What Neil Learned Buying a Blog for 500k. [00:40] The blog that Neil bought and why. [01:07] Neil's thoughts around buying the blog back from investors after it tanked. [02:46] The response that the investors had to Neil's offer. [03:07] The marketing learnings from the acquisition about merging, cleaning and drop-off. [03:58] Neil's integration period and the process of migration. [04:49] What the company and investors did after the acquisition. [05:12] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Kissmetrics Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/4/20206 minutes, 54 seconds
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5 Uncommon Ways to Convert More Blog Traffic into Buyers | Ep. #1282

In episode #1282, we lay out five uncommon ways to convert blog traffic into buyers. From making better use of chatbots, to content upgrades and calls to action, we have you covered! Listen in to hear how you can get more buyers out of your blog traffic! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Uncommon Ways to Convert Blog Traffic into Buyers. [00:35] The power of chat is still underutilized. [01:11] The quick way to use Neil's old business to get yourself more buyers! [01:42] Content upgrades and making the most of your email contacts. [02:28] Driving traffic with yes or no questions. [03:14] Super signatures and calls to action at the end of your emails. [04:08] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Intercom ManyChat You Can Have My Old Business Russell Brunson ClickFunnels Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/3/20205 minutes, 49 seconds
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A Good Culture Affects Your Marketing. Here's How You Build A Great One | Ep. #1281

In episode #1281, we talk about how a good company culture affects your marketing and how you can go about building it. It is no coincidence that so many of the most successful leaders in the world of entrepreneurship put the utmost emphasis on culture. Join is to hear about the benchmarks of great culture and what you should focus on! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How a Good Culture Affects Your Marketing. [00:39] The common denominator in big, very successful companies. [01:49] The importance of people in building culture and companies. [02:30] Transparency, similar values, culture-fit and priorities. [04:00] Culture is about what you do, not what you have. [04:57] Why the best leaders in the world obsess over company culture. [05:23] Growth-oriented people will serve you bette than money-oriented people. [06:24] That is it for today! [06:26] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Glassdoor Richard Branson Virgin Disney Zappos Delivering Happiness Ben Horowitz Andreessen Horowitz What You Do is Who You Are Mindvalley Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/2/20207 minutes, 56 seconds
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How to Deal with Haters on Social Media | Ep. #1280

In episode #1280, we discuss how to deal with haters on social media. Our main lesson here to is to not waste your time, rather focus on yourself and let people say what they will! Tune in to hear why Gary V and many other successful entrepreneurs also employ this tactic. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How You Can Deal with Haters on Social Media. [00:40] Non-believers, naysayers and those that say you cannot succeed. [01:15] Experimenting, flipping an industry on its head and ignoring the hate. [02:04] How Gary V deals with online haters. [03:18] The hopelessness of responding and engaging with negative people online. [03:39] Gossip and aiming to turn around bad attitudes. [04:31] Do not waste time thinking about haters, focus on yourself! [04:48] That’s it for today! [04:51] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Ubersuggest TikTok Gary V Quora WealthFront Dribbble Tim Ferriss Andrew Warner Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/1/20206 minutes, 27 seconds
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Hitting a Wall With Your SEO? Here's How to Get Through It | Ep. #1279

In episode #1279, we talk about what to do if you are hitting a wall with your SEO! Every now and then we may hit a wall with our SEO strategies and your growth and traffic can stop growing. Do not fear, tune in to hear how you can use social media, surveys and more to get past and over that wall! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Get Through A Wall with Your SEO. [00:48] Repetition of the same tactics can lead to hitting a wall. [01:12] Multilingual content creation and leveraging social media. [02:04] Product-led growth and zagging when everyone else is zigging. [03:35] Using surveys and feedback to improve your content and strategies. [04:38] That is it for today! [04:40] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: 1kprojects Outgrow Omni Calculator Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/31/20206 minutes, 19 seconds
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How to Drive More Sales from Instagram | Ep. #1278

In episode #1278, we discuss the top tips for getting more sales from your Instagram following. Going live is the fastest way to generate sales because the engagement level is high and you gain credibility in the eyes of your audience. Tune in to hear how you can apply the concept of guest posting to optimize your Instagram sales! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Drive More Sales from Instagram.  [00:30] What Instagram is good for as a social media platform.  [00:56] Why the blue checkmark on Instagram is not all that. [01:36] Why going live is the best way to drive more sales from Instagram.  [02:22] Engage first before pitching your product or service. [02:43] How to apply the guest post concept to Instagram.  [03:46] Get more views by ensuring that videos are long enough to fit on IGTV.  [04:55] How to leverage a tool like Taplink to draw the audience to a specific page.  [06:03] Check out Influence.co to find relevant micro-influencers you can partner with. [07:48] That’s it for today! [07:50] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Instagram  Kylie Jenner Gary Vaynerchuk  Grant Cardone  Chris Do  Taplink  Influence.co  Nike Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/30/20209 minutes, 19 seconds
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How to Stay Consistent With Your Content Output | Ep. #1277

In episode #1277, we talk about how to stay consistent with your content output. With more and more content being created all the time, staying consistent in style and frequency can make all the difference in your marketing success. Tune in to hear about the best ways to get the highest quality content out there as quick as possible! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Stay Consistent with Your Content Output. [01:02] The reason that is so important to stay consistent as more content is created. [02:16] Consistency in blogging and working outside writers and guest posts. [03:23] How social media can engagement can drop with inconsistency. [04:48] Frequency of blogging and maintaining levels of posting through time-blocking. [06:08] Cranking out content by outlining the whole post in the beginning. [06:49] The process for recording and releasing video, podcast and social content. [08:46] How creating a ton of content can serve you so well and pushing through discomfort. [10:19] The benefits of a personal touch in your posts and sticking to your strengths. [11:31] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Nextiva Tai Lopez Gary V Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us: Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/29/202012 minutes, 53 seconds
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The Easiest Way to Make Your WordPress Blog SEO Friendly | Ep. #1276

In episode #1276, we talk about the easiest way to make your WordPress Blog SEO-friendly! The episode is focussed on plug-ins that you can quickly use to get those SEO ranking all the way up! Tune to hear about FAQ schema, affiliate links, page speed and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Easiest Way to Make Your WordPress Blog SEO-Friendly. [00:59] Two great WordPress plugins; YoastSEO and All in One SEO. [01:28] Looking into the upcoming plugin, RankMath. [01:57] Plugins you can use for speed; WPRocket and ShortPixel. [02:08] StructuredContent for FAQ page schema and boosted rankings. [02:52] Getting more clicks and utilizing ClickFlow for WordPress. [03:12] The benefit of a tool like Pretty Links for affiliate addresses. [04:09] Polylang, SSL Insecure Content Fixer for better lookin pages. [04:49] Getting your writers to follow a checklist with WP BlogPost Checklist.  [05:30] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: WordPress YoastSEO All in One SEO RankMath WP Rocket ShortPixel ClickFlow Pretty Links Polylang SSL Insecure Content Fixer WP Blog Post Checklist Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us: Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/28/20206 minutes, 45 seconds
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How to Leverage Unfair Advantages in Your Marketing | Ep. #1275

In episode #1275, we unpack how to leverage unfair advantages in your marketing! We all have advantages, some bigger than others and building these and then leveraging them to get your business ahead is a huge part of the marketing game. Tune in hear how you can do it too! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Leverage Unfair Advantages in Your Marketing. [00:33] A few examples of an unfair advantages! [01:45] Building an audience before a business as a means for leverage. [02:28] Dominating a specific part of the market by building numbers over time. [04:05] Look for channels that competitors are not leveraging! [05:22] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Kylie Jenner Beats by Dre Jake and Logan Paul Warren Buffett  Charlie Munger Ubersuggest Gary V TikTok Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/27/20206 minutes, 39 seconds
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7 Killer Growth Strategies for Lead Generation Companies | Ep. #1274

In episode #1274, we talk about seven killer growth strategies for your lead generation company! We look at quizzes, in-person interaction, useful tech tools, content creation and so much more! Tune in to hear how you can go from no leads to an industry leader! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Killer Growth Strategies for Lead Generation Companies. [00:58] Driving visitors through your pages quickly and easily with ClickFunnel. [02:10] Using interactive quizzes to generate leads. [03:01] In-person interaction; dinners conference and meeting strangers! [04:09] Multi-channel leverage and a broad range of options for new customers. [05:22] Interconnected tools for texting and contacting leads. [06:39] Following up with qualified leads and maximizing your time with Clearbit. [07:48] MOFU and BOFU; creating content that your customers actually need.  [08:41] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: ClickFunnels ScheduleOnce LeadQuizzes SoulCycles Drift Intercom ManyChat MobileMonkey Webflow Zapier Airtable Twilio Clearbit Crazy Egg HotJar Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/26/20209 minutes, 58 seconds
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7 Killer Growth Strategies for SaaS Companies | Ep. #1273

In episode #1273, we talk about seven killer growth strategies for SaaS companies! After looking at some strategies for e-commerce in our last episode, we now turn our attention to SaaS, talking about registration flow, content marketing, partner pages and more! Tune in to hear how to grow your SaaS brand, today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Killer Growth Strategies for SaaS Companies. [00:59] Automating the sales motions to get the conversation started. [02:25] Changing up the registration flow for purchases of a SaaS product. [03:28] Product-led growth and the freemium model. [04:26] Creating a huge amount of content marketing. [05:24] Allowing immediate booking of calls for increased numbers. [06:15] Creating partner pages for driving up enrollment. [07:51] Setting up product tours and forced onboarding.  [09:53] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: SalesForce Hull Outreach ClearBit Ubersuggest HubSpot Yammer David Sacks on The Wilderness Period OptinMonster Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below   Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/25/202011 minutes, 14 seconds
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7 Killer Growth Strategies for E-commerce Companies | Ep. #1272

In episode #1272, we unpack seven killer growth strategies for your e-commerce company! We look at customer data, automation, subscriptions and more, so make sure to not miss this episode. Tune in to get your e-commerce platform up and running, fast! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Killer Growth Strategies for E-Commerce Companies. [00:44] Adding in up-sells and down-sells to an e-commerce cart. [01:56] Using a customer data platform to improve the customer journey. [03:28] Looking for micro-influencers with appropriate audiences. [04:19] Automation based on specific customer personas through email and beyond. [05:20] Leveraging different channels; push-notifications, subscriptions and more. [06:00] Making an enticing subscription offer! [07:14] Using live chat services to answer all customer questions.  [08:07] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Hull HubSpot Lytics Kardashians Drip ManyChat LiveChat Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/24/20209 minutes, 35 seconds
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7 Actionable SEO Tips for 2020 | Ep. #1271

In episode #1271, we talk about seven actionable SEO tips for the year ahead! From bottom of the funnel keywords to easy ways to speed up your site, there is loads here to up your ranking and increase your traffic. Listen in with us on this episode of Marketing School! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Actionable SEO Tips for 2020.  [00:43] Focusing beyond the top of the funnel keywords. [01:46] Leveraging FAQ schema in order to get more clicks and outrank other sites. [02:43] Speeding up your site for a better user experience. [03:21] Adding tools to your website for natural and easy link generation. [03:52] Optimizing your organic click-through rate. [04:14] Integrating media into content to increase loyalty and time on-site. [04:52] Satisfying searcher intent and avoiding high bounce rates.  [05:46] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Nike FAQ Schema WordPress Structured Content  Google PageSpeed Insights BatchSpeed WP Rocket Short Pixel Google Search Console Ubersuggest CodeCanyon ClickFlow Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   ►Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/23/20207 minutes, 4 seconds
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The Biggest Influencers in The World Do This (And What You Can Learn From Them) | Ep. #1270

In episode #1270, we share the most important lessons you can learn from the biggest influences in the world. Collaborating with other people who are on the same level as you can be super helpful in cross-promoting your offering. Tune in to hear what Gary Vaynerchuk and other influencers do to keep people engaged and grow their brands! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What You Can Learn From the Biggest Influencers in the World.  [00:36] The rise of the influencer on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.   [01:02] How influencers put together collaboration houses such as the Hype House.  [01:50] Leveraging other influencers to get bigger and bigger.  [02:11] Learn from Gary Vaynerchuk who networks and collaborates with other celebrities.  [02:26] Tag other people in stuff you post at conferences and networking events.  [02:38] Figure out how to monetize your brand by building it out. [03:10] Create videos and video content – it’s booming right now!  [03:54] Keep in mind that videos can reach millions of people.  [04:06] Relate to and bond with your audience by going live.  [04:22] Work through the struggle and remain consistent with what you do.  [05:42] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: TikTok Gary Vaynerchuk Kylie Cosmetics Charli on TikTok  Leonardo DiCaprio Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/22/20206 minutes, 59 seconds
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6 Proven Hacks to Increase Your Organic CTRs | Ep. #1269

In episode #1269, we share six proven hacks to improve your organic CTRs. Adding the date in your title tag, using Google Search Console to see which of the keywords your page is ranking for, and using a title separator or characters are great ways to improve your CTRs. Tune in to hear how Answer the Public and Ubersuggest can help you! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Six Proven Hacks to Increase Your Organic CTRs.  [00:41] What we mean when we say “organic CTRs (click-through rates)”.  [01:06] Why you should aim to maximize your click-through rate. [01:16] Get more clicks by adding the date in your title tag.  [01:36] Use a tool like Answer the Public to get the permutations of what others search for.  [02:23] Use Google Search Console to see which keywords your page is ranking for. [04:16] Try out ClickFlow – they monitor everything on your behalf and report back.  [04:45] Consider the Google AdWords quality score when it comes to paid ads.  [05:57] Use a unique title separator or characters like arrows or emojis.  [06:23] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Answer the Public  Ubersuggest  Google Search Console  ClickFlow Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/21/20207 minutes, 43 seconds
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5 Easy Ways to Find Keywords That Convert Into Sales | Ep. #1268

In episode #1268, we share five easy ways to discover those keywords that lead to sales. Use comparison-based keywords to capture an audience that is ready to make a purchase. Tune in to hear all about the most effective keyword generating tools! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Five Easy Ways to Find Keywords that Convert Into Sales.  [00:42] Going after comparison-based keywords using a keyword tool.  [01:24] Why comparison-based keywords are high in conversions. [01:55] Pay attention to what keywords and ads your competitors are bidding on. [02:27] Features that show the top keywords your competitors are going after.  [03:07] Look at your add accounts to see what converts. [03:27] Using a thesaurus to find synonyms for relevant keywords.  [03:59] Everything you can do with a tool like Clickflow.  [04:30] That’s it for today! [04:32] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: ConvertKit  Mailchimp AWeber Ubersuggest Ahrefs SEMrush Adbeat ClickFlow Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/20/20206 minutes, 6 seconds
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7 Underrated Marketing Lessons | Ep. #1267

In episode #1267, we share seven marketing lessons you may have overlooked. Despite being a fast-moving industry, you want to keep a long-term perspective and avoid cutting corners in your pursuit of success. Tune in to hear what all the best marketers do to stay on top of their game! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Seven Underrated Marketing Lessons. [00:40] Why going longer is better than trying to cut things short.  [01:27] If you aim for impact, the results and money will take care of itself. [01:43] Grow your revenue by pursuing international markets like India and Brazil.  [02:12] Thinking ahead by building a protective moat around your business. [03:10] Why going omnichannel is inevitable if you want to keep succeeding. [04:22] Conversion optimization and creating a premium experience for people. [05:28] Establish stronger audience engagement through live video.  [07:27] The best marketers know how to put a great team around them.  [08:47] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Warren Buffet Charlie Munger  Ubersuggest Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/19/202010 minutes, 13 seconds
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5 Ways to Find And Connect With Other Talented Marketers | Ep. #1266

In episode #1266, we share some strategies for connecting with and learning from other like-minded people. Media platforms such as LinkedIn, Slack, and Facebook are still the most recommended for engaging with fellow marketers online. Tune in to hear how you can use conferences and networking events in your favor! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Five Ways to Find and Connect with Other Talented Marketers.  [00:34] There so much out there to learn from other people — we don’t know it all!  [01:02] LinkedIn’s strong organic reach makes this a great platform to find other marketers.   [01:33] Attend conferences and networking events to engage those who are a few steps ahead.  [02:07] Continue to connect online with those you met at events. [02:22] List the people who are going to an event and invite them to a dinner or happy hour.  [03:01] Become the connector between people attending the same event. [03:26] Join a Slack group for marketers such as Traffic Think Tank.  [03:55] Facebook groups are still a good platform to connect and engage.  [04:52] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: LinkedIn Traffic Think Tank Slack Ahrefs Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/18/20206 minutes, 10 seconds
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7 Marketing Lessons Learned From Gary Vaynerchuk | Ep. #1265

In episode #1265, we share seven important lessons you can learn from Gary Vaynerchuk. Being aware of your weaknesses, connecting with your ideal customers, experimenting with new things, and showing up as yourself will help you to build an irresistible brand. Tune in to hear how you can double down on your content! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Seven Marketing Lessons You Can Learn from Gary Vaynerchuk.  [00:32] Gary’s agency VaynerMedia and how he built out his father’s wine company. [01:06] Recognize what you’re not good at and get a team to help you.  [01:39] If you’re going to do marketing, find ways to relate to your ideal customer.  [02:24] Be ahead of the game when it comes to testing and trying new things.   [03:00] Know that social media traffic is short-lived, and take control.   [03:42] Be fast to get new things out consistently.  [04:35] Make the most of your content by reusing it in smaller segments. [05:23] The importance of being yourself and showing up unapologetically.  [06:28] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Gary Vaynerchuk VaynerMedia  TikTok Community Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/17/20207 minutes, 48 seconds
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5 Underrated Hacks to Rank a Brand New Website | Ep. #1264

In episode #1264, we share the secrets of boosting the rankings of your new website. Increase your brand queries, submit your site to index, and offer a free tool on your website to up your discoverability. Tune in to hear how you can also reach non-English-speaking regions! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Five Underrated Hacks to Rank A Brand New Website.  [00:35] The more brand queries a site has, the easier and faster it is for them to rank.   [00:51] Combine push notifications, Facebook Messenger and email collection.   [01:14] Submit your website to index in Google Search Console.  [01:32] Find the pages who are in the top 1000 and ask them for a link.  [02:14] Buy a tool or widget on 1Kprojects or CodeCanyon and offer it on your site.   [03:18] Keep in mind that your English website is not competitive in all countries.  [03:33] Transcribe and translate your content to reach other regions.  [03:49] That’s it for today! [03:52] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Facebook Messenger Google Search Console Omni Calculator 1Kprojects  CodeCanyon Outgrow Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/16/20205 minutes, 15 seconds
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The Biggest Marketing Mistake Neil Made When He Started Off | Ep. #1263

In episode #1263, we share the biggest mistakes Neil made early in his career. Having a long-term perspective on success and doing the brand work yourself rather than handing it to someone else are two of the most significant lessons he has learned. Tune in to hear why you need to partner with people who have experience in the field before investing in anything. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Biggest Mistake Neil Made When He First Started.  [00:34] Neil’s age when he started his career and how long he has been at it.  [00:54] Paying other people to help with marketing and getting ripped off.  [01:19] Learning that it takes at least three years to do well.  [01:37] Do not keep changing businesses and constantly shift your focus. [01:50] Ensure that your business idea has a big TAM (total addressable market). [02:09] Cultivate a long-term perspective rather than focusing on the day-to-day.  [02:45] How Neil lost over $1 million by trying to start a hosting company.  [03:29] The need to partner with people who know the industry/field you are getting into.   [04:06] What went wrong when he tried to sell products in the education space.  [04:32] Build your brand yourself — don’t leave it up to someone else — and be all in.  [05:07] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Uber Airbnb Charlie Munger Harold & Kumar Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/15/20206 minutes, 41 seconds
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The Biggest Marketing Mistake Eric Made When He Started Off | Ep. #1262

In episode #1262, we disclose the biggest mistake Eric made in his early days in marketing. Opting for quality and impact is always going to be more sustainable and rewarding than trying to make quick money at the lowest cost. Tune in to how the why behind your ventures is so crucial to your success! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Biggest Marketing Mistake Eric Made When He Started.  [00:52] Eric’s Biggest mistake: always trying to go for the quick wins.  [00:58] Building affiliate sites and buying cheap articles and links.  [01:47] Often mistakes stem from wanting to make a lot of money quickly.  [01:55] Focus on making an impact and choosing quality content.  [02:13] The mistake of trying to make money in a niche you’re not interested in.  [02:28] The importance of understanding the why behind what you do.  [03:31] Learning that you can translate your skills to help real businesses. [04:41] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Textbroker  WickedFire  Simon Sinek on TED Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/14/20206 minutes, 5 seconds
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How to Build Multiple Income Streams at Once | Ep. #1261

In episode #1261, we discuss why and how you should go about building different income streams within your business. It’s not about having multiple businesses, but about knowing how to monetize the various aspects within your sphere. Tune in to hear how you can optimize the low hanging fruit in your business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Build Multiple Income Streams At Once.  [00:37] Why you should attempt to build multiple income streams, and examples of what we do.  [01:13] Developing a course that consistently makes you money.  [01:39] Think of creative ways to monetize what you are already doing.  [01:55] Taking one asset and putting multiple income streams around it.  [02:20] Avoid starting too many things and keep streams related to one another.  [02:47] The importance of having laser focus and when to expand.  [03:40] Be careful of shiny object syndrome and jumping from one thing to the next.  [04:30] Looking for low hanging fruit in areas that you have already invested in.  [05:11] Establish your product and audience before trying to generate income from it.  [05:37] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: DreamHost  Leveling Up Podcast ShoeDazzle Brian Lee The Honest Company Jessica Alba LegalZoom Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/13/20207 minutes, 9 seconds
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7 Ways SEO Will Change in The Next Decade | Ep. #1260

In episode #1260, we share our take on how SEO will change in the next ten years. Imagine being able to search by simply thinking about it – this is the direction Neuralink seems to be taking consumer experience in the next decade. Tune in to hear why we believe partnerships between different countries and tech companies will become increasingly important. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Seven Ways SEO Will Change in the Next Decade.  [01:19] Why SEO is not going anywhere as long as humans and robots exist.  [01:50] How Neuralink is changing the playing field on the human-computer connection.  [02:29] How search options and devices will expand in the next decade.  [03:11] Smart home devices like Alexa becoming even smarter and more developed.  [03:48] Search is going to become a remarketing game.  [05:02] The opportunity to boost SEO by translating content into other languages.  [05:46] Keeping in mind that while the US is the superpower today, it might change.  [06:02] Why video is going to be the future of content.  [07:14] The countries that will become more powerful and why partnerships will increase.  [07:57] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Gary Vaynerchuk Elon Musk Neuralink Alexa Google Home Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/12/20209 minutes, 17 seconds
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The Best Ways to Build Wealth as a Digital Marketer | Ep. #1259

In episode #1259, we share the most effective ways of building your wealth as a new digital marketer. Doing tons of freelance work and making sure that your pitches are concise and well-researched will make you stand out from the crowd. Tune in to hear why having a long-term perspective is most rewarding! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Best Ways to Build Wealth As A Digital Marketer.  [00:48] Doing freelance work as the best way to make money when you’re starting.  [01:00] Land gigs by getting on platforms like Fiverr and Upwork.   [01:23] Be succinct and show insight when reaching out to potential clients.  [02:08] Set yourself apart by researching the company you are pitching to.  [02:55] The value of putting yourself out there and being proactive.  [04:30] Keeping a long-term perspective rather than seeking out easy avenues only.   [04:36] Test out other people’s products first and learn where you can get traffic sources from.   [05:03] What to do once you see that your affiliate work proves successful.  [05:46] Also start building up your speaking career, and offer it free at first.  [05:56] That’s it for today! [06:22] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Fiverr Upwork Crunchbase AngelList Gary Vaynerchuk ClickBank Commission Junction Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/11/20207 minutes, 46 seconds
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This 8-Year-Old Makes $26M A Year From YouTube - Here's What You Can Learn | Ep. #1258

In episode #1258, we discuss the runaway success of an eight-year-old YouTube star, Ryan Kaji. Together with his parents, he has created the most lucrative YouTube channel on the internet. Tune in to hear all the lessons from his success that are also applicable to you! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How An Eight-Year-Old Makes $26 Million A Year From YouTube.  [00:47] More about Ryan and his YouTube channel called Ryan’s World.  [01:08] The Forbes article about the top YouTube influencers and what they’re making.  [01:47] How Ryan’s mother came up with the idea for Ryan’s World.  [02:13] Realizing that anyone can make money and that YouTube is a powerful platform.  [02:46] Recognizing that there is potential in almost all audiences.  [03:17] The importance of being consistent with your publishing schedule.  [03:46] Why diversifying your investments and sources of income is always a good idea.  [04:09] The first and second runner up of the most successful YouTube stars.  [04:48] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Ryan’s World on YouTube  Forbes Article  EvanTubeHD  Dude Perfect on YouTube Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/20206 minutes, 9 seconds
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How to Create A Luxury Experience That Delights | Ep. #1257

In episode #1257, we share all about creating luxury experiences for your customers and clients that do not cost you a fortune. It’s all about going above and beyond and trying your best to deliver on requests. Tune in to hear what sets Emirates and Qatar Airways apart from other airlines, and how you can apply these principles in your business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How To Create A Luxury Experience That Delights.  [00:36] What each of us considers to be luxury experiences.  [00:58] Why flying Emirates first class is the ultimate luxury experience.  [01:45] What Emirate and Qatar Airways offer that is like no other airline.  [02:30] The value of creating a luxury experience in your marketing and business. [02:47] Focusing on service and why creating the experience doesn’t have to be expensive.  [03:29] Consider hotels’ approach to service and apply it to your business.  [04:42] The key to white-glove service: try not to say “no”.  [05:21] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Emirates  Qatar Airways  American Airlines  Four Seasons The Ritz-Carlton Zig Ziglar Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/9/20206 minutes, 27 seconds
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How to Build An Ultra Engaged Audience That Buys From You | Ep. #1256

In episode #1256, we discuss different strategies for increasing your follower engagement. The most important thing to remember is to add value first before trying to pitch a product or service to your audience. Tune in to hear why it is crucial to respond to questions and comments on your social media platforms! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Build An Ultra-Engaged Audience That Buys From You.  [00:36] Why you need to have a highly engaged audience.  [01:00] Your number of followers will not determine your success in selling.  [01:12] What you want to achieve by building an email list.  [01:57] The correct ratio between emails that add value and those that pitch a product/service.  [02:16] People follow those who add value, not sell stuff all the time.  [02:29] Engage with your audience if you want them to be engaged.  [03:10] Avoid giving generic advice and personalize responses to your audience. [03:39] The value of responding to comments and questions on social channels.  [04:24] Why you need to start doing more video-based content.  [05:14] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Perry Marshall  Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook  Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/8/20206 minutes, 34 seconds
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The Best Podcast Tools for 2020 | Ep. #1255

In episode #1255, we talk about the best tools for podcasting in 2020! With the podcasting market still wide open and the barriers to entry as low as they are, putting some energy into creating platform this year is a great idea! Listen in as we share some of the easy and affordable tools you can use to get started and get growing. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Best Podcast Tools for 2020. [00:47] Google Drive and call recording over Skype with ecamm. [01:22] Zoom calls and utilizing the free service for interviewing guests. [01:56] The great service that Anchor offers for getting started with podcasting. [02:22] Podcast promotion through email and push notifications for better traction. [03:00] Transcription, subscriptions and payments through Descript and Supercast. [04:04] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Skype ecamm Call Recorder Zoom Anchor Spotify ConvertKit MailChimp subscribers.com ManyChat MobileMonkey Descript GroupOn Supercast Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/7/20205 minutes, 32 seconds
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The Podcast Setup That Helped Us Get to 27M Downloads | Ep. #1254

In episode #1254, we talk about the podcast setup that helped us reach $27 million dollars. Our journey here at Marketing School has been so rewarding and the podcasting market is still a gold rush and definitely something you should consider. Tune in to hear how easy it is to get started and build an audience. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Podcast Setup that Helped Us Get to 27 Million Dollars. [00:46] The current setup at Marketing School and how far we have come. [01:55] Sound quality, removing echos and dealing with high ceilings. [02:51] The bits and pieces that go into making our voices sound better. [05:02] Getting content out with low costs before upgrading. [06:12] Neil's home studio and why he is laying on the couch.  [06:35] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Heil PR40 Focusrite Scarlett Blue Yeti The Network Studios Shure Yelp Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/6/20208 minutes, 1 second
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This Can Bring 10x More Results Than a Super Bowl Ad | Ep. #1253

In episode #1253, we talk about how TEDx can get more results than a Super Bowl ad! With so many useful platforms out there, an expensive Super Bowl ad is not necessarily the way to go to reach the most people. Tune in to hear about some of the innovative ways you can use your ad-budget to build your brand. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Getting TEDx More Results than a Super Bowl Ad. [00:39] Channels that are being utilized by big companies to promote releases. [01:47] The expense and scarcity of Super Bowl adverts. [02:15] Using the Esports and Twitch platforms on a realistic and smaller scale. [02:47] The example of Ninja and the changes he made to his streaming schedule. [03:51] The gaming market and how many young people are playing. [04:27] Branding and the affordable ways of building yours through advertising. [05:11] That is it for today! [05:15] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Super Bowl League of Legends Star Wars Fortnite Disney+ Epic Games Esports Twitch Ninja Mixer Netflix Amazon Prime Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/5/20206 minutes, 47 seconds
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Why Luminary Is Failing | Ep. #1252

In episode #1252, we discuss our reasons why we think Luminary is failing as a business. Luminary is a podcast production studio that raised well over $100 million to try to build the Netflix for podcasts. If you’re going to launch a business, you have to look at consumer behavior and truly understand what your industry demands. Tune in as we go over all the points why we think Luminary’s roll out failed and how you can prevent that from happening in your own business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why We Think Luminary is Failing. [00:30] Who is Luminary, what is their business model, and why did their launch fail? [01:34] The importance of understanding consumer behavior before starting a business. [02:06] Why knowing your industry is key for launching a new business. [03:29] Structure of podcasts: why listeners aren’t interested in paid or B-list podcasts. [04:23] The pivot that Luminary needs to save their business. [04:59] Key lesson from this episode: give away everything fro free to build your audience. [05:51] That’s it for today! [06:02] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Luminary Netflix Disney+ Apple TV+ Joe Rogan Podcast New York Times Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/4/20207 minutes, 23 seconds
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How Success Gaps Can Guide Your Content Marketing | Ep. #1251

In episode #1251, we look at how you can use success gaps to steer your content marketing strategy. So what exactly is a success gap and what does success look like for your customers? The key is that it is not always about selling! If you can educate and help people with all their problems, you are more likely to succeed in the long run. Tune in today to learn more about how to build brand trustworthiness and help your potential customers find success. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Success Gaps Can Guide Your Content Marketing. [00:33] Success gap: what your customers need to become successful. [01:45] Importance of helping your customers solve their problems and be more successful. [02:18] Building brand awareness and trust to leverage word-of-mouth marketing. [02:40] Why content marketing is essentially another way to help your potential customers. [03:34] A tool to determine to best way to help your customers: Ubersuggest. [04:08] That’s it for today! [04:31] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: David Henzel Syed Balkhi OptinMonster The Success Gap Lincoln Murphy Reebok Ubersuggest Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/3/20205 minutes, 38 seconds
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The Latest Business Trends That Will Guide Your Marketing | Ep. #1250

In episode #1250, we go over all the latest business trends to guide your marketing in the new year. There are a lot of things going on in the business world that we do want to call out because these trends will certainly affect how you do your marketing. We cover important trends such as understanding the pitfalls of raising capital, why a strong brand is so effective for your business, the concept of purchasing web properties, and which marketing strategies to use as everything starts getting more expensive. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Latest Business Trends That Will Guide Your Marketing. [00:48] Understanding the good and bad of raising capital for your business. [02:11] Building a strong brand: leveraging influencers and the omnichannel approach. [03:41] Capitalizing on under-utilized web properties, arbitraging your way to better results. [04:52] How to stay competitive as marketing prices skyrocket: AB testing and conversation optimization. [05:51] That’s it for today! [06:02] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: SoftBank WeWork Wag Away Warby Parker Attention Capital Girl Boss Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/2/20207 minutes, 34 seconds
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7 Social Media Tools for 2020 & Beyond | Ep. #1249

In episode #1249, we are going over 7 social media tools for 2020 to help you manage and organize all that is happening in the space. We start off with social media management and reporting, why now is a great time to build your messenger list, how to better manage your social media channels, and why it is important to leverage the right tools for your success. For a jam-packed episode of all the best tools, stay tuned! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Social Media Tools for 2020 and Beyond. [00:39] Using SproutSocial to keep accountability within your team. [01:32] Gaining a competitive edge by building up your messenger list as quickly as possible. [02:10] The importance of using the right hashtags on Instagram: Ingramer. [02:45] How to easily create simple, professional content for Instagram with Canva. [03:16] Top tool for managing your YouTube channel: TubeBuddy. [03:42] Using vidIQ to maximize and optimize your YouTube traffic. [04:11] Using Spotify to get guiding insights on your podcast statistics.  [05:53] That’s it for today! [04:55] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Sprout Social ManyChat MobileMonkey Ingramer Instagram Canva TubeBuddy vidIQ SEMrush Ahrefs Ubersuggest Spotify   ►Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/1/20206 minutes, 9 seconds
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2020 Has Begun. Don't Forget These Oldies But Goodies To Grow | Ep. #1248

In episode #1248, we are going to go over some oldies but goodies to help you grow your business in the new year. Often times we focus so much on all the new tools, but today we want to talk about the old, tried and true strategies that still work really well. We dive into key strategies such as webinars, updating and repurposing old content, connecting with customers through text message, and more! Stay tuned to find out how to revive these old marketing goldmines to effectively grow your business.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:40] Today’s topic: Oldies but Goodies to Help You Grow. [01:06] The power of using webinars to build trust at scale and grow your business. [01:36] Our recommended webinar tool: Livestorm. [01:48] Updating your old content to revamp your business in the new year. [02:36] How to use text messages to connect with your customers directly. [03:52] Top texting platforms and leveraging push notifications to draw traffic to your business. [04:17] Why email should still be a core marketing channel in your business. [05:09] How to leverage and white label tools as the “new” content marketing.  [06:26] That’s it for today! [06:51] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: ClickFunnels Livestorm Twilio Facebook Messenger Mikael Yang ManyChat MobileMonkey CodeCanyon 1Kprojects Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/31/20197 minutes, 57 seconds
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Should You Sign Up For TikTok in 2020? | Ep. #1247

In episode #1247, we discuss whether or not you should sign up for TikTok in 2020. TikTok is the newest social network, mainly used for much younger people, allowing users to create short lip-sync, comedy, and talent videos. Listen in to hear more about why now is great time for your business to get in on the TikTok platform, how to take advantage of initial organic growth, and when to look out for opportunities to monetize.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Should You Sign Up for TikTok in 2020?. [00:31] What is TikTok and how do you use it? [01:32] Vine success stories: Logan Paul and Jake Paul. [02:40] The two schools of thought for how to use TikTok for your brand. [03:56] How to repurpose your content from other social media platforms for TikTok. [04:58] Why now is the best opportunity for organic growth on TikTok. [05:36] Focusing on LinkedIn for organic growth on the B2B side. [06:00] That’s it for today! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: TikTok ByteDance Vine Logan Paul Jake Paul Staples Center LinkedIn Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/30/20197 minutes, 27 seconds
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A $3000 Story. Was it Really Worth It? | Ep. #1246

In episode #1246, we talk about a $3,000 story and if it was really worth it or not? Have you ever invested in something and then wondered if it was actually money well-spent? For today’s show, Neil interviews Eric on his experience of spending $3,000 to go to a conference to discover if it was really worth the hype. Tune in to discover the importance of building a story for your brand, where to use it, and Eric’s three biggest takeaways from attending the event. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: A $3,000 Story: Was it Worth it or Not? [00:47] When it is better to opt for the book: better value for money. [01:09] Why Eric decided to build an external story for his brand. [01:43] What convinced Eric to attend the conference? [02:23] The story Eric created for ClickFlow: what do they do? [03:40] The process you go through at the conference: creating your brand script. [04:44] Brand script for ClickFlow: what does a brand script entail? [05:38] How to access a brand script template for your business. [06:14] Three biggest tips Eric learned from the conference. [07:50] Understanding where to implement or use your story in your marketing.  [08:31] That’s it for today! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Building a StoryBrand Yaniv Masjedi Nextiva Donald Miller StoryBrand Conference Clickflow Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/29/20199 minutes, 56 seconds
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The Best Marketers Are The Most Entrepreneurial | Ep. #1245

In episode #1245, we discuss why the best marketers out there are usually more entrepreneurial! Looking at our own experiences coming up in marketing and in particular the example of our friend Syed Balkhi, we can see the links between creativity, innovation, and success. Tune in to get some inspiration for how you can turn your marketing skills into a business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why the Best Marketers are the Most Entrepreneurial.  [00:34] Eric's practices around learning when he started out in the marketing game. [01:29] Why Neil values creativity over all else in marketing. [02:01] The example of Syed Balkhi and his career path in marketing. [03:31] Frugality and creativity; a winning combination. [04:44] Taking your marketing skills and applying them to a business of your own. [05:38] That's it. [05:43] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Syed Balkhi OptinMonster Awesome Motive WordPress Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/28/20196 minutes, 33 seconds
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How This Ad Lost One Company a Billion Dollars | Ep. #1244

In episode #1244, we talk about how Peloton lost a billion dollars in company valuation the day a new advert for their bike came out! The ad caused a big stir with claims of sexism and elitism and the share drop was very immediate. Tune in to hear our thoughts on what the real cost of this was and if it really hurt Peloton that badly! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How One Ad Lost a Company a Billion Dollars.  [00:34] A little about Peloton, what the company produces and its reputation. [01:15] The content of the ad in question and the story behind it. [02:12] The backlash against the ad and the resulting drop in value for Peloton. [02:40] Neil's own experiences buying his wife a Peloton! [03:40] Did this saga actually hurt the company and how badly? [04:26] Good press, bad press and neutral promotion. [06:08] Coming back from a negative press cycle and using it to your advantage. [06:57] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Peloton  SoulCycle Tesla  Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/27/20198 minutes, 25 seconds
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What You Can Learn From The Popeye's Chicken Sandwich | Ep. #1243

In episode #1243, we talk about what you can learn from Popeyes’ chicken sandwich feeding frenzy. As marketers we often forget how effective it can be to test your strategies before doubling down on the right one. Tune in today to hear more about the power of getting back to the basics with minimal viable products, how to use social as a marketing advantage, and why a little competition can create still positive press. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What You Can Learn from Popeyes’ Chicken Sandwich. [00:45] The story of Popeyes’ chicken sandwich: the feeding frenzy. [01:11] Capacity limit creates a shortage and increasing demand. [01:24] Recognizing the power of social media when it is used correctly. [01:54] Understanding when a “subtle” marketing approach is more effective. [02:15] Getting back to the basics of marketing: minimal viable product. [03:06] Importance of testing marketing strategies before doubling down on them. [03:43] The incredible revenue generating from the chicken sandwich wars.  [04:25] Chick-fil-A vs Popeyes: the positive press creating from the sandwich wars. [05:02] Learn how to test your marketing strategies on the Marketing School Live website. [05:43] That’s it for today! [06:04] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Popeyes Chick-fil-A Marketing School Live Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/27/20196 minutes, 43 seconds
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The Big Mistake You Are Making on Social Media | Ep. #1242

In episode #1242, we share the biggest mistake you’re making on social media. While repurposing content can be effective, it’s imperative to consider whether the content is appropriate for each new channel you publish to. Tune in to hear all about Gary Vaynerchuk’s awesome free resource that outlines everything you need to know regarding social media posts!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Big Mistake You’re Making on Social Media.  [00:47] Examples of how we repurpose content efficiently.  [01:19] Making the mistake of republishing content on an inappropriate channel. [02:00] Always keeping the norms of the channel (e.g. length of posts) in mind.  [02:20] Advice for publishing natively on Twitter and recent example of a successful Tweet.  [03:08] Putting thought into your posts rather than publishing the same across all platforms.  [04:02] Study the strategies of those who do well on various platforms.  [04:27] Keep in mind that some channels work in both directions while others don’t.   [05:20] Building a culture of experimentation to find out what works.  [05:55] The free resource that outlines key principles of posting on social media.  [06:31] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leveling Up Podcast  The Hard Thing About Hard Things  Ben Horowitz on Twitter Twitch  Gary Vaynerchuk  64 Piece of Content  Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/25/20198 minutes, 8 seconds
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How to go Omnichannel With Your Content in Under 30 Minutes | Ep. #1241

In episode #1241, we discuss how you can share to various channels in less than 30 minutes! Sprouting your content means that you make new pieces from an existing “seed” piece, therefore saving a great deal of time and money. Tune in to hear which tool we use to quickly publish your content on various platforms!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Go Omnichannel With Your Content in Under 30 Minutes.  [00:32] What we mean by “omnichannel” and the different types of content and platforms. [01:17] The misconception around Google penalizing for duplicate content.  [02:00] Keeping in mind that people’s attention spans are very short nowadays.  [02:29] The simple process we follow to spout our content from a “seed” piece.   [03:32] How one piece of content can become 70 pieces of content.  [04:19] Using a tool like IFTTT to connect your content to various platforms.   [05:14] Making your content native so that it is appropriate for the specific channel.  [06:35] Sometimes basic posts work the best.  [06:53] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Gary V (64 Pieces of Content) IFTTT Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/24/20198 minutes, 18 seconds
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How to Market Like Apple in 2020 | Ep. #1240

In episode #1240, we share the strategies for marketing like Apple in 2020. By creating more products that are integrated, Apple keeps customers reliant on them, and people keep coming back to buy the latest devices. Tune in to hear how Apple is diversifying into other markets to remain at the top of their game!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Market Like Apple in 2020.  [00:45] What Apple’s marketing approach used to be.  [01:09] Launching their products to influencers and letting them do the marketing.  [01:36] How utilizing influencers saves on costs.  [01:51] How integrating all their products get people to keep buying from them. [02:23] Integrate with other partners to pull customers and make them reliant on you.  [02:54] The positive change of Apple listening to feedback now.  [04:00] Apple’s easy-to-navigate website and all the benefits of simplicity.  [04:55] Integrating your other products and services at the checkout point on your website.  [05:32] Why you have to pay attention to your surroundings and diversify.  [06:56] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Apple  Cybertruck Amazon Netflix  Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/23/20198 minutes, 15 seconds
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How Storytelling Helps Increase Conversion Rates | Ep. #1239

In episode #1239, we discuss the benefits of creating a story around your business. Before people will invest in your product or service, especially with higher-priced items, they want to relate to you, and stories are a great way of making yourself more relatable. Tune in to hear what brands have made major successes with their storytelling!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Storytelling in Business.  [00:36] Examples of companies who have made stories part of their brand.  [01:01] Why storytelling is such a powerful strategy in business.  [01:22] Thinking of stories as rollercoasters and highlighting the ups and downs.  [01:55] The biggest benefit to being more relatable as a brand.  [02:28] Realizing that your story is about you being a guide for your customers.  [03:08] Picking the right time and place to share your story.  [03:35] How stories also help to sell higher-priced items.  [04:44] The importance of stating what your plan is for guiding people. [05:17] Encouraging and challenging customers to take action.  [05:49] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Beats by Dre Nike StoryBrand Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/22/20197 minutes, 7 seconds
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How to Leverage Facebook's Library | Ep. #1238

In episode #1238, we discuss how you can leverage Facebook Ad Library. Seeing what similar size brands are doing to double down on their ad campaigns is a great way for you to stay in touch with the latest trends in advertising. Tune in to hear which industries have the most creative affiliate marketers to watch!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Leverage Facebook Ad Library.  [00:32] All the information about ads that Facebook’s library provides. [01:00] An example of how this tool can show you everything about a brand’s ad activity.   [01:41] The biggest mistake people make – copying what the big brands are doing.  [02:08] Remembering that conversion rates for big brands are always going to be higher.  [02:31] Taking your cues from smaller, similar size companies and ads with lots of engagement.  [03:38] The industries in which you can see super creative affiliate marketers.  [04:37] Paying attention to those adds that are up for a long time. [05:03] That’s it for today! [05:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Facebook Ad Library Nike Amazon Microsoft Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/21/20196 minutes, 38 seconds
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How to Use Instagram Hashtags The Right Way | Ep. #1237

In episode #1237, we discuss how you can use Instagram hashtags optimally. If you wondered whether hashtags are still a thing – they are! Choosing a good mix of trending and specific hashtags will gain you more followers and extend the reach of your posts. Tune in to hear all about the awesome tool that can help you generate first-class hashtags!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Use Instagram Hashtags the Right Way.  [00:37] Why using hashtags on Instagram is still relevant and important. [01:19] Checking your post insights on a business account to see the reach of your post.  [02:08] Using a mix rather than only the biggest or trendiest hashtags.  [02:32] How to use a tool like Ingramer to generate a good mix of hashtags.  [03:13] The negative consequences of using hashtags that are too generic.  [04:09] Getting a higher conversion of new followers when using specific hashtags.  [05:10] The useful copying capability on Ingramer and saving the best hashtags.  [05:36] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Instagram Ingramer Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/20/20197 minutes, 1 second
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7 Unconventional Ways to Fund Your Marketing | Ep. #1236

In episode #1236, we share seven unconventional ways to raise money for marketing. Crowdfunding, revenue-based financing, trading services and getting a Small Business Administration loan are only a few of the innovative ways you can get your hands on the cash you need. Tune in to hear how monetizing your content can serve this purpose! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Seven Unconventional Ways to Fund Your Marketing.  [00:52] How you can go about crowdfunding your business following the Jobs Act of 2016.  [01:33] Leverage your community to help you market through blogging and guest posting.   [03:29] Funding through revenue-based financing using a service like Clearbanc.  [03:57] Considering your strengths and trading those for marketing services.  [05:09] The best thing about using the BizX platform to trade services.  [05:54] The benefits of getting your hands on a Small Business Administration loan in the US.  [06:39] Examples of funding your marketing through business development.  [07:53] Monetizing your content to raise money.  [09:04] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: TechCrunch Activision StartEngine Kickstarter ClickFlow Clearbanc LighterCapital BizX Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/19/201910 minutes, 58 seconds
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7 Alternative Ways to Monetize Your Content | Ep. #1235

In episode #1235, we talk about seven different ways to monetize your content! From subscriptions and affiliate marketing to native advertising and speaking gigs, there are so many ways that you can use what you are already doing to get paid. Tune in hear how to leverage your work and get your balance moving upwards! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Alternative Ways to Monetize Your Content. [00:55] Subscriptions and the smart model Chinese teachers are using. [02:53] Paid services; using blog and podcast content as a lead-in to income. [03:55] Affiliate marketing and making use of collaboration. [04:46] Native advertising and the idea of premium sponsored creation. [05:51] SEO-ranked content for rent; offering pages to other businesses. [06:47] Speaking gigs and ways to get booked for paid appearances. [07:43] Bundling content into different packages for everyone's benefit.  [08:36] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Substack Supercast Leveling Up Patreon New York Times ClickBank ShareASale Commission Junction Rakuten John Lee Dumas TechCrunch Gary V Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us: Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/18/201910 minutes, 5 seconds
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What You Can Learn From The Tesla Cybertruck | Ep. #1234

In episode #1234, we talk about the lessons you can learn from the Tesla Cybertruck! Recently unveiled by Elon Musk and Tesla, the Cybertruck has been a huge talking point, with its unique design and grand claims, in our conversation we unpack the marketing lessons that are illustrated by the unveiling and preorder process. Tune in to hear all about it! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What You Can Learn from the Tesla Cybertruck. [00:33] What is a Cybertruck? [01:39] The unveiling of the Cyberturck and the question of its windows. [02:40] Tesla's marketing strategy and the competition they set up. [04:12] Perception is everything, choose what you portray carefully! [05:25] The image of the Cybertruck and the impact that something that distinct makes. [06:00] Knowing your audience and pitching to them directly. [07:39] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Tesla  Cybertruck James Bond Bladerunner Cybertruck Unveiling Youtube Wesley Snipes Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/17/20199 minutes, 3 seconds
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How to Weaponize Your Data | Ep. #1233

In episode #1233, we share strategies for making the most of your data. Customer data platforms and sales enablement tools can help you to track customer behavior and thus target them in more personalized and effective ways. Tune in to hear what you can do to double down on every site visitor! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Weaponize Your Data.  [00:36] How the collection of data is increasing and becoming almost unmanageable. [00:53] Using customer data platforms to track customer behavior and target them.  [01:28] How sales enablement tools can help you weaponize your data.  [01:58] How BounceX helps you to get the maximum amount of revenue out of each visitor.   [02:57] The size of company that Bounce X works for and advice for smaller companies.  [03:40] An example of how IP and email addresses can be used for personalized marketing.  [04:57] The benefits of using Supermetrics to connect the data within Google Data Studio.   [05:40] The limitations of Google Analytics and how it differs from Google Data Studio.  [06:35] That’s it for today! [06:38] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Hull  Outreach SalesLoft  BounceX Coca-Cola Clearbit Supermetrics Google Data Studio Google Analytics Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/16/20198 minutes, 1 second
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Smartest Marketing Examples That We've Seen Recently | Ep. #1232

In episode #1232, we share some of the smartest marketing strategies that we have come across lately. You will hear great examples of how people are leveraging design to drive user enthusiasm on their websites, and getting past pesky pay to play algorithms by using platforms such as text. We also share two brilliant secrets for boosting your Instagram following and website traffic. There are some golden pointers in this episode so be sure to catch it! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Smartest Marketing Examples We Have Seen Recently. [00:36] What makes the Tinder Swindler article impossible to stop reading. [01:25] How to use charity donation options on your website to convert prospective customers. [02:16] A tip for achieving remarkability: use your own custom illustrations. [02:46] Two ways to initiate text marketing thus bypassing pay-to-play algorithms. [03:22] The value of email, community.com, and other channels for controlling reach. [04:13] A ‘content for close friends only’ strategy that boosts follower count by 40% in a month. [05:20] That’s it for today! [05:22] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: The Tinder Swindler Operation Smile Content Harmony Wait But Why Grant Cardone ManyChat community.com Facebook LinkedIn  TikTok Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/15/20196 minutes, 33 seconds
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7 Ways To Skyrocket Your LinkedIn Engagement | Ep. #1231

In episode #1231, we share seven strategies that you can use to boost engagement on your LinkedIn significantly. We highlight LinkedIn’s great capacity for going live and teach you how to leverage tagging, commenting, opening lines, SRT video files, and your social media ring to get that user engagement popping off! Find out some tips you won’t hear anywhere else right here today.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Seven Ways to Skyrocket Your LinkedIn Engagement. [00:30] The great capacity of LinkedIn for going live due to its organic audience. [00:52] Boosting virality through getting and replying to comments. [01:32] How a great opening line can act as a brilliant hook. [02:10] Using the pencil icon and SRT files when uploading video content. [02:27] Tag people in your posts, but make sure they are posts that add value. [02:52] The value of having a social media ring for building post momentum. [03:15] Some ways to build up a social media ring such as using texts or emails.  [03:50] That’s it for today! [03:53] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: LinkedIn subscribers.com Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/14/20195 minutes, 9 seconds
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What You Can & Can't Outsource with Social Media | Ep. #1230

In episode #1230, we give you some tips about when to pass off social media work to an employee or third party organization, and when to do it yourself. The audience that you have built around your personal brand can tell when the content you post hasn’t been written by you, so we recommend personability as far as tweets, stories, and photographs. Outsourcing can start to happen for things like checking social inboxes, video editing, and all those labor-oriented tasks that don’t require your personal touch. Hit play for the specifics! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: When You Can and Can’t Outsource with Social Media. [00:50] Why not to outsource the production of content associated with one’s personal brand. [03:34] Some thoughts on why personal photos get better responses than outsourced ones. [04:29] The value of storytelling and how Instagram stories tend to spread. [04:47] When Instagram stories can be outsourced: after you have made their content. [05:11] Outsource for labor such as video editing and other stuff you’re not good at. [05:31] How Twitter still stands as a great platform to have conversations on.  [05:45] Using Fiverr to outsource the creation of Instagram carousels. [06:40] Why it is a huge time saver having somebody to check social inboxes. [06:59] How helpful platforms like Hootsuite and Sprout Social are for data insights. [07:40] That’s it for today! [07:42] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Eric Siu on LinkedIn Eric Siu on YouTube Eric Siu on Instagram Ben Horowitz Andreesen Horowitz Gary Vaynerchuk Fiverr Hootsuite Sprout Social Twitter Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/13/20198 minutes, 48 seconds
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A Simple Marketing Game Plan For the First 30 Days of 2020 | Ep. #1229

In episode #1229, we give you four marketing strategies that you can use to kick off 2020 in the best way possible. We thought that rather than us telling you what to do for the whole year, we’d start by just breaking down the first month. Make sure you spend your January branching out from your best platform, solving business issues weekly, leveraging online tools to increase web traffic, and getting closer to your audience using the omnichannel approach. Don’t miss out on this one and remember to bookmark it so you can listen to it again just before 2020 starts! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: A Simple Marketing Game Plan for the First 30 Days of 2020. [00:46] How to kick off 2020 right by doing one thing each week of January! [00:57] Leveraging similar platforms to your best one as a way of growing your audience. [02:06] Solving issues weekly and what that can do to keep your head above water. [03:05] What offering free tools on your website can do to increase its traffic. [04:09] Using the omnichannel approach to connect to your audience better. [05:37] That’s it for today! [05:50] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram YouTube EOS Ubersuggest Code Canyon Gary Vaynerchuck Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/20197 minutes
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7 Marketing Trends for 2020 | Ep. #1228

In episode #1228, we discuss seven marketing trends that we see happening in 2020! 2019 has been a wild year and some things are falling by the wayside, while others are on the up. Our big predictions are the rise of voice search, tiered monetization, TikTok, business intelligence, AI, new communication strategies, and the only moat that will still exist in marketing! Tune in to sharpen your perspectives about what 2020 could bring you and vice versa. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Seven Marketing Trends for 2020. [00:30] How and why you should become compatible with voice search. [01:07] Ways that tiered monetization audience/creator arrangements have room to grow. [02:20] Why to focus on business intelligence and not just front end analytics. [03:27] The value of utilizing AI in any way possible for business optimization. [04:15] A drop in the effectiveness of email communication and how to get past it. [05:14] Why leveraging TikTok is still a great idea. [05:49] Personal brands are the only way to ward off other companies from copying you exactly. [03:20] That’s it for today! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jetson AI Shopify WordPress Substack Supercast Leveling Up Google Analytics Amazon Prime Google Data Studio Pattern89 Gmail Descript TikTok ByteDance Snapchat Vine Facebook Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/20197 minutes, 37 seconds
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What Marketing Investments We Are Making For The Next 10 Years | Ep. #1227

In episode #1227, we talk about what marketing investments we will be making for the next ten years. The trends we consider to be worth your capital in the coming years are data leveraging, platform integration, the freemium strategy, personal brand building, and the continuing rise of chat based business models. If you are looking for ways to think about growing a business in the long term be sure catch this one! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Our Marketing Investments for the Next Ten Years. [00:33] Find out how to use data to your advantage in an ethical manner. [01:24] Tap the audiences of other platforms by integrating into them with plugins/extensions. [02:37] Build great products and use the freemium marketing strategy. [03:49] The value of stopping focusing on immediate ROI but rather building a brand. [05:43] Why voice/chat text models are is still on the rise. [06:40] That’s it for today! [06:43] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Single Grain Google Data Studio Facebook Google Chrome WordPress Shopify Slack Dropbox Google Analytics Adobe Salesforce Supermetrics Marketo Openview Hubspot Uber ClickFlow Beats By Dre Dr Dre Lebron James Kobe Bryant Kylie Jenner Kylie Cosmetics Nike Twilio ManyChat Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/10/20197 minutes, 52 seconds
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7 Lessons Learn From Sam Oven's 36 Million Dollar Business | Ep. #1226

In episode #1226, we share the seven best lessons we learned from Sam Ovens’ presentation at our recent marketing workshop. We talk about money-draining tasks, distracting habits such as networking and cooking, and tips for practicing a healthy diet. We also share his lessons for optimizing your business through testimonials, thinking ahead, and obsessing over minor tweaks. Sam makes $36 million per year using techniques like these, so it would probably be a good idea if you checked out this episode! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Seven Lessons We Learned From Sam Ovens. [01:20] How networking can be a distraction from focussing on one’s business. [02:14] The value of quitting -$100 per hour activities such as drinking alcohol. [03:04] Get more energy from plant-based, non-processed foods, and fasting intermittently. [04:30] Using a food delivery service such as Thistle to cut out time spent cooking. [05:22] The success that comes by fine-tuning whichever of your campaigns is working best. [06:35] Evolve your business through future-focused thinking and observing great leaders. [07:40] The 3586 impromptu testimonials Sam has and how they create trust in his business. [09:33] That’s it for today! [09:36] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Sam Ovens Activision Blizzard SnackNation Thistle Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/9/201910 minutes, 55 seconds
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7 Hacks for Performing at an Elite Level | Ep. #1225

In episode #1225, we will be sharing seven hacks that you can apply to your life to start performing at a more elite level. Whether you are already super successful but want to optimize even further, or you’re just starting along your path to greatness, these seven hacks will be invaluable! We cover sleep and organizational habits, eradicating time-draining tasks, and also the incredible new Timeshifter app. Become your greatest self by hitting play and learning from the best now! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Hacks to Performing at an Elite Level. [00:30] Use Timeshifter to beat jet lag and perform optimally. [01:15] How to optimize life for convenience so that work can be focussed on. [02:39] Ways to get as much sleep as possible: room temperature, sobriety, etc. [03:39] Break down tomorrow’s tasks into chunks using a to-do list. [04:41] What the five through 30 model is and how it can optimize habits and organization. [05:40] The benefits of waking up at 04:00 and starting work at 05:00: no distractions. [06:26] Batch days by themes of tasks to guard what you spend time doing. [07:28] That’s it for today! [07:30] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Timeshifter TaskRabbit Matt Walker’s Sleep Ted Talk Petra ClickFlow Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/20198 minutes, 47 seconds
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How to Get 10k Followers a Week On Instagram Organically | Ep. #1224

In episode #1224, we share how you can organically grow your followers on Instagram by 10k, every week! We learned the benefit of Instagram carousels from Chris Do and the way he has used these to grow his following is simply remarkable! For a simple explanation of how you can do the same, listen in! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Get 10k Followers a Week on Instagram Organically. [00:34] Where we got this idea from; looking at Chris Do and carousels. [02:02] The immediate success that Neil experienced with this strategy. [03:10] Grabbing people's attention with the first image of carousel. [04:02] Maintaining interest and taking the audience on a journey. [05:08] Realistic results and what is possible with these tactics. [05:27] Comparing stats from before and after implementing this. [05:42] That’s it! [05:46] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: SaneBox Chris Do  Glengarry Glen Ross   ►Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below   Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/7/20196 minutes, 48 seconds
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How to Actually Translate Your Content (The Biggest Hack For 2020) | Ep. #1223

In episode #1223, we unpack how to translate your content to make the most of it! In 2019 there is an over-saturation of US-centric, english-language content but a lack in many other regions and languages. This means that by merely transcribing and translating your existing content you can enter into, and dominate, new markets with little effort and cost. Tune in to hear the basics of this easy process! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Actually Translate Your Content. [00:45] How Neil started with the strategy a few years ago. [01:04] The amazing results that Neil has experienced since implementing. [01:38] Some of the lessons that Neil learned about transcribing content. [02:40] The dangers of working with people who are not local and embedded in a culture. [03:50] Where to find people to do this transcription and translation work. [04:04] Building brands locally and back-linking from different regions. [04:48] Brand clarity and becoming known on social media and at conferences.  [05:41] Taking advantage of the white space that is currently available.  [06:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. [06:53] That’s it for today! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Upwork Howard Schultz Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/6/20197 minutes, 55 seconds
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7 Things Small Businesses Can Do To Grow Faster in 2020 | Ep. #1222

In episode #1222, we talk about the seven things that can help your business grow faster next year! From the usefulness of webinars and text messaging to the best ways to boost your YouTube rankings, we cover it all. Tune in to hear how you can get you business bubbling in 2020! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Things that Small Businesses Can Do to Grow Faster in 2020. [00:33] Looking back to old effective tactics such as webinars. [01:20] Translating and transcribing existing content for other regions. [02:10] Text messages and SMS marketing within the bounds of the law! [02:58] Maximizing YouTube views in the first 24 hours. [04:15] The trend towards texting and instant messenger marketing. [05:06] Updating old content instead of writing new posts all the time. [05:33] Using gifts to make marketing impressions on customers.  [07:05] That is it for today! [07:09] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Joe Erway Livestorm Zoom Moz Ahrefs HubSpot SEMrush Luxor Linens ClickFlow ManyChat Telegram Facebook Messenger Giftology John Ruhlin Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/20198 minutes, 28 seconds
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7 Lessons Learned From a Mastermind | Ep. #1221

In episode #1221, we talk about the seven lessons we learned hosting our own mastermind! We had such a blast hosting this event, meeting all the attendees, and listening to the great speakers, so we thought we would share the seven biggest takeaways we got from the experience. Tune in to hear about raising capital, hosting dinners, growing a following and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Lessons We Learned from a Mastermind. [00:33] The mastermind we hosted recently and the great time we had! [01:28] Attendees and the amazing quality of people who were there. [02:05] The democratization of capital and the different ways to raise funds. [03:08] Benefits of purchasing sites from non-profits. [04:12] Getting out there and doing in-person, active events. [05:16] A simple way to grow your Instagram following today! [06:14] Using dinners for mingling and networking of participants.  [07:01] Staying open to taking and giving help in the business world.  [09:16] Optimize yourself for best performance!  [10:32] That is it for today! [10:36] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Howards Marks Activision Blizzard StartEngine ClickFlow Fulcrum Events Jayson Gaignard Tony Robbins Dan Sullivan Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/201911 minutes, 48 seconds
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Marketing Checklist for 2020 | Ep. #1220

In episode #1220, we share our marketing checklist for the coming year. Monetizing voice-based traffic, using a customer data platform, and readjusting your SEO strategy are only a few of the tips we offer to help you stay relevant in 2020. Tune in to hear why you should sell on live, sprout your content, and add a checkout bump to your site!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: A Marketing Checklist for 2020.  [00:37] Listen to the last episode we did about the opportunities for 2020.  [01:02] The tools you can use to monetize voice-based traffic.    [01:20] What customer data platforms allow you to do and the increasing value of data.  [02:03] How to readjust your SEO strategy for 2020, including updating and translating content.   [02:54] Survey your audience before the end of the year.  [03:38] Go live to sell on social media once a week.  [04:05] The importance of sprouting your content and leveraging the omnichannel.   [05:10] Examples of how you can grow by offering a free product.   [06:09] Focusing on your brand and creating content.   [06:52] Why you must add a checkout bump to your site.  [07:25] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jetson AI  Segment Hull  Tai Lopez  Grant Cardone  Ubersuggest    ►Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/3/20198 minutes, 42 seconds
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7 Social Media Opportunities We’re Excited About for 2020 | Ep. #1219

In episode #1219, we share the expected social media trends for 2020. From TikTok and advertising on live to connecting with people through ephemeral content, we give you everything you need to stay ahead of the game in the coming year. Tune in to hear why posting natively is most effective!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Social Media Opportunities We’re Excited About For 2020.  [00:35] TikTok’s likely growth projection for the coming year.  [01:07] Why you should sell through live and examples of people who use it this way.  [01:39] Advertising and connecting with people through ephemeral content like stories.  [02:21] The benefits of re-using content by turning it into smaller bits. [03:18] What posting “natively” means and why you should implement it. [04:36] What to do when customers visit your checkout or lead page but don’t buy.  [05:22] The continuing growth of chat and its various platforms.  [06:02] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: TikTok  Grant Cardone  Tai Lopez  WeChat  QQ Snapchat  Instagram  Facebook Messenger  ManyChat  Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/2/20197 minutes, 17 seconds
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7 SEO Opportunities We’re Excited About for 2020 | Ep. #1218

In episode #1218, we talk about 7 SEO opportunities that we are especially excited about for 2020. We cover content translation, snippets, updating old content, keywords and much more! Tune in to hear how you can get your ranking up in the new year! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 SEO Opportunities that We are Excited About for 2020. [00:32] Content translation and transcribing and exciting new possibilities for this! [01:20] Using and tracking snippets for optimization. [02:01] Making the most of old content over only creating new posts. [02:45] Fact schemas and ranking higher on search result pages. [03:17] Google algorithm updates and what it means for search results. [04:20] Assessing your keywords and the tools to do this. [05:07] New tools with built in SEO capabilities. [06:04] That’s pretty much it for this episode! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: ClickFlow Matthew Woodward Quora MarketMuse Clearscope Ahrefs SEMrush Ubersuggest BrightEdge Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/1/20197 minutes, 23 seconds
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7 Ad Opportunities We’re Excited About for 2020 | Ep. #1217

In episode #1217, we unpack a list of 7 ad opportunities that we are really excited about for next year. We discuss new things on Google, chatbots, TV spots, LinkedIn and more! Listen in to hear all about it! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Ad Opportunities We're Excited About for 2020. [00:34] Google's new search-result forms and their amazing ease of use. [01:12] Re-marketing and long form videos. [01:58] Chatbots and new ground in the field of chat marketing. [03:08] The trend of driving traffic towards content and educational pages. [03:49] TV and streaming platforms; the evolving and unknown avenue of ads. [04:59] Push notifications and the conversion rates through this form of marketing. [05:21] TV spots and the usefulness of getting some of this real estate.  [05:54] The growth of LinkedIn and its organic reach. [07:08] That is it for today! [07:11] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: ManyChat Toolio Netflix Amazon Prime Hulu Comcast Spectrum Disney+ YouTubeTV CNBC Microsoft Bill Gates Steve Ballmer Tinysponsor Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/20198 minutes, 31 seconds
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How to Do An Audience Survey To Serve Your Customers Better | Ep. #1216

In episode #1216, we talk about how to do a survey in order to better serve your audience! We use the example of our recent Growth Accelerator event and the survey we did after the fact to gauge what the audience liked the most and their thoughts for improvement. Tune in to hear how you can use a survey to get closer to your people! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Do an Audience Survey. [00:31] Experiences at our recent Growth Accelerator event. [01:24] Some of the questions we used in our post-event survey. [02:45] Why certain people do not connect with certain types of content. [03:39] Maximizing what you already have before more growth. [04:30] Using open-ended questions and finding the common threads in answers. [06:40] Allowing space for people to add their own feedback for your benefit. [07:10] That’s it! [07:13] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: SurveyMonkey SaneBox Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/29/20198 minutes, 44 seconds
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If You Want to Grow Fast, You Need to do This | Ep. #1215

In episode #1215, we discuss what you need to do to rapidly increase your growth. Providing your audience with innovative, value-adding freebies is a great way to get people talking about your business. Tune in to hear why you have to be willing to take risks to reap big rewards! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: If You Want to Grow Fast, You Need to do This.  [00:36] Think about what you can give away for free, and we don’t mean an eBook or tool.   [00:57] Examples of the kinds of value-adding freebies you could give people. [01:10] Why eBooks are no longer a good option.  [01:36] The value of giving something that others would normally charge for.  [02:14] The shift towards machine learning and AI, and staying ahead of the curve.  [03:30] Considering how you can be 10 times better than your competition.  [03:53] Why these free offerings do not have to cost you a fortune.  [04:22] The importance of being willing to take risks.   [05:23] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Ubersuggest  ClickFlow  Kissmetrics  AWS CodeCanyon  1Kprojects  The Economist  Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/28/20196 minutes, 31 seconds
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How to Crush It When You Speak | Ep. #1214

In episode #1214, we share our top tips for crushing a speaking opportunity. The key is to find out exactly who your audience is so that you can tailor content accordingly. Tune in to hear some great advice for interacting with your audience and getting hold of their contact details!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Crush A Speaking Gig.  [00:49] The importance of developing your own voice and presence.  [01:12] Keeping in mind that your goal is to promote your brand, and get more business.  [01:35] How you can quickly expand your email list and collect leads.  [02:17] Getting connected with an intimate group through a cool LinkedIn feature.  [03:32] The benefits of frequently publishing content on LinkedIn.   [03:38] Knowing what kind of audience you will address and tailoring your message accordingly.  [04:02] Why you need to constantly engage with your audience: talk with, not to them.  [04:20] Ideas for interaction: asking questions, making jokes, etc.  [05:03] Avoid talking about yourself too much and having a long bio. [05:13] Asking the event organizer for more information on the audience, and avoiding cliches.  [06:07] The advantage of asking people to text you to get the presentation notes.  [06:33] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: LinkedIn  TED Twitter  Evernote  Twilio  Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/27/20197 minutes, 43 seconds
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How Eric Siu Saved His SEO Traffic from Tanking | Ep. #1213

In episode #1213, we discuss how Eric prevented his SEO traffic from dropping drastically. Failing to redirect correctly when redesigning and assuming that your developer knows the ropes are two big mistakes you should avoid. Tune in to hear which tools Eric used to prevent a traffic disaster!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Eric Siu Saved His SEO Traffic from Tanking. [00:53] What went wrong: not giving the developer a checklist when the site was redesigned.  [01:15] Going ahead with the redesign without having the correct redirects in place.  [01:44] Using Google Search Console to help point out issues with your site.  [01:54] Using monitoring tools such as Ahrefs, SEMrush, and SEO Spider.  [02:20] What happened once 404 issues were fixed.  [02:32] Ensuring that you don’t lose traffic by breaking the URL structure.  [03:49] Increasing the mobile site speed and maintaining the desktop speed.  [05:00] Why you don’t have to be perfect everywhere.  [05:44] Avoid making the same mistake by actively monitoring redirects and hiring appropriately.  [06:16] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Google Search Console  Ahrefs  SEMrush  Screaming Frog  ClickFlow  Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/26/20197 minutes, 31 seconds
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Marketing Trends for 2020 | Ep. #1212

In episode #1212, we share the top marketing trends for the coming year. You can expect to see wider use of chatbot software, voice search, and business intelligence (BI) tools. Tune in to hear why companies will continue to develop products only to give them away for free!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Marketing Trend for 2020.  [00:45] The growing popularity of software such as ChatBot and ManyChat.  [01:17] The benefits of combing chatbots with text tools such as Twilio.   [01:45] Some of the biggest companies in the chatbots space and the expanding market.  [02:13] How voice search will start to dominate searches through applications like Alexa.  [02:36] Companies building products and giving them away for free to generate leads.  [03:57] Learning what to optimize by using Pattern89 to run Facebook and YouTube ads.   [04:33] The excess of channels and data sources and the growing need for BI tools.  [05:27] Streamlining all the data sources through customer data platforms such as Hull.  [06:25] The emergence of companies that fill in the gaps.  [08:06] That’s it for today! [08:12] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   ►Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: ManyChat ChatBot  Facebook  Twilio  MobileMonkey Intercom Drift Alexa Jetson Ubersuggest Ahrefs SEMrush  Pattern89 TikTok Reddit Google Analytics Google Data Studio Hull  WordPress Shopify Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/25/20199 minutes, 36 seconds
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Templates We Use To Grow Our Businesses Faster | Ep. #1211

In episode #1211, we share all the best templates for accelerating your business growth. Whether to stay organized, test and implement new ideas or find out the projected cash you’ll have left at any given point, there is a formula for each. Tune in to learn more about the three must-read books for growing your business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Templates We Use to Grow Our Businesses Faster.  [00:50] When Traction is a great framework to use and how it helps you stay organized.  [01:43] Traction as the first, Scaling Up as the second, and 3HAG WAY as the third step.  [02:53] A growth plan for coming up with, implementing and testing new ideas faster. [04:37] Using Runway to show you how much cash you will have left at any given point.  [05:30] The ideal amount of cash to have in the bank when you are in startup mode.   [06:02] Accelerating growth by hiring experienced people.   [06:53] The awesome templates available from Point Nine Capital.  [07:38] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Traction Traction on Amazon Gino Wickman on LinkedIn Vern Harnish Scaling Up 3HAG WAY  Runway Point Nine Capital Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/24/20198 minutes, 56 seconds
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7 Practical Ways to Make Use of Data to Grow Faster | Ep. #1210

In episode #1210, we share seven practical ways to use data to grow faster. It is all about finding the right tools to help you optimize and automate your operations so that you can get the maximum benefit from your marketing efforts. Tune in to hear why you should use a data scientist and keep a record of everything you do for marketing.   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Seven Practical Ways to Use Data to Grow Faster.  [00:30] Why data is important – think machine learning and artificial intelligence.  [00:49] Google’s built-in AI that can help you optimize your ads.  [01:10] The tools you can use to make the most of your Facebook ads.  [01:29] How using the search bar inside Google Analytics can assist you.  [02:01] The helpful reports Google Data Studio provides for executives and agencies.  [02:23] Finding automated solutions for SEO such as BrightEdge, ClickFlow, and Distilled.   [03:08] Why you want to work with a data scientist and what you can expect to pay.  [03:54] Putting everything you’ve done in marketing on an Excel spreadsheet.   [05:20] Why you want to make use of APIs.  [06:16] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Google Facebook Pattern89 Google Analytics  Google Data Studio  Supermetrics  BrightEdge  ClickFlow Distilled  RankScience  Upwork Toptal  BuiltWith  SEMrush  Ahrefs  Zapier Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/20197 minutes, 30 seconds
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What You Can Learn from WeWork's Debacle | Ep. #1209

In episode #1209, we discuss the various problems that WeWork recently ran into. It is crucial to remain realistic about what your company is and what it offers rather than thinking it is more than it is. Tune in to hear what venture capitalists will likely look for in time to come! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What You Can Learn from WeWork’s Debacle.  [00:42] What WeWork is and the information that was recently uncovered about them. [01:35] Their IPO having to be canceled and SoftBank bailing them out.  [01:52] The crazy payout that the co-founder and former CEO Adam Neumann got.   [02:19] Learning that we as marketers cannot put lipstick on a pig: we need a decent product.   [02:34] How WeWork pitches themselves versus what they actually are.  [03:22] Being realistic about what you are as a company and what you are good at. [03:52] Learning to negotiate well even if things aren’t working out as you planned.  [04:09] The importance of taking care of your money and your people.  [05:09] What venture capitalists will likely push for in the future.  [06:07] That’s it for today! [06:09] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: WeWork  SoftBank  Secrets of Power Negotiating  Conductor Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/22/20197 minutes, 28 seconds
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How to Beat BERT, Google's Latest Algorithm Update | Ep. #1208

In episode #1208, we discuss how BERT helps to refine Google searches and queries. It is estimated that one in ten searches will be affected by this update and this portion is likely to be increasing even more. Tune in to hear practical examples of how BERT will help to produce relevant search results.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Beat BERT, Google’s Latest Algorithm Update.  [00:52] What BERT stands for and what its implication is for users.  [01:23] How this update helps with search queries and a practical example.  [02:10] Considering each search word to produce more specific context search results. [02:26] The portion of searches that will be affected by this change. [03:16] Google’s mission to understand what people are looking for.  [03:27] Why the number of searches BERT impacts will likely increase.  [03:43] The sites that are getting traffic from the BERT algorithm update.  [04:16] That’s it for today! [04:19] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: More about Google BERT Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/20195 minutes, 38 seconds
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A Simple Marketing Lesson You Can Learn From The Henokiens | Ep. #1207

In episode #1207, we share the secret to what has made the Henokiens so successful for over two centuries. Focusing on the big picture rather than on short-term goals is guaranteed to make your business more sustainable in the long run. Tune in to hear why you should pay closer attention to your stakeholders than your shareholders! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: A Simple Marketing Lesson from the Henokiens.  [00:46] Who the Henokiens are and what sets them apart from many others.  [01:04] The problem with the short-term perspective of most companies today.  [01:47] How certain companies manage to stand the test of time.   [03:30] Why you have to think long-term rather than focusing only on short-term solutions.   [04:25] Shifting the focus from shareholders to stakeholders and what it involves.  [05:03] Accepting that focusing on the long game will take more time.  [05:16] Why this approach is more difficult for us marketers.   [05:47] That’s it for today! [05:56] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: The Henokiens Vanderbilt family  Beretta  TerraCycle  TikTok Business Roundtable  Salesforce Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/20/20197 minutes, 17 seconds
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Which Pieces of Content Should You Update? | Ep. #1206

In episode #1206, we discuss the content that you want to keep updating. Start by identifying those posts that have experienced a drop in traffic and rewrite them to align with current topics and trends. Tune in to hear all about the new Clickflow feature that will help you to track down decaying content!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Which Pieces of Content to Update.  [00:29] The benefits of updating your content. [01:14] Writing four to five pieces a month and having a team to update three a day!  [01:34] Why writing every day is difficult to sustain.    [02:01] Using Google Search Console to see which of your posts dropped in traffic.  [02:35] Sending poor-performing pieces to be rewritten.  [02:55] The new feature in Clickflow to track decaying content.  [03:34] Why you want to track the efficacy of what you are doing.   [04:10] When to update video or podcast content.  [04:37] Paying attention to the content that is labeled with a year and the most popular ones.  [05:13] That’s it for today! [05:16] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Google Search Console  Clickflow Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/19/20196 minutes, 35 seconds
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Here's What You Can Learn From This 20 Billion Dollar Unknown Company| Ep. #1205

In episode #1205, we share the best things you can learn from Constellation Software. Through strategic acquisitions and looking for markets with a big total addressable market (TAM), they’ve managed to skyrocket to success. Tune in to hear more about the founder Mark Leonard and how they leverage the Berkshire Hathaway model.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What You Can Learn from a $20 Billion Company.  [00:32] Constellation Software: where they are based, their market cap, and company size.  [00:56] How they are unique and what they do with other software businesses they buy.  [01:52] Their model of simply maintaining the current revenue. [02:07] They type of companies they seem to be interested in buying and their criteria.  [02:43] How they’re making money from companies that are under the radar.  [03:13] You don’t have to do something well known to make money.  [03:36] Looking for markets that have a big total addressable market (TAM).   [03:52] The mistake of going after businesses that are in niches.  [04:23] Why you don’t need a lot of press — just look at Mark Leonard.  [04:37] Why Constellation follows the Berkshire Hathaway model.   [05:20] That’s it for today! [05:48] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Constellation Software Fortive SEMrush Ahrefs Mark Leonard  Berkshire Hathaway Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/18/20197 minutes, 6 seconds
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Customer Reviews Are Important (Here's How To Get More) | Ep. #1204

In episode #1204, we talk about why customer reviews are important and how you can actually get more. In our online society, reviews play a critical role in helping customers make their purchase decisions. Listen in to discover the tips and strategies for encouraging customers to leave reviews in both B2B and consumer-based markets.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why Customer Reviews Are Important. [00:31] The prominent role that reviews play in purchasing decisions. [01:13] B2B and consumer-based strategies for getting more customer reviews. [02:02] Using NPS software to encourage customers to write reviews. [02:32] Learning to capitalize on previous customer reviews to get more fresh reviews. [03:46] The positive impact of following up with customers to gain more positive reviews. [05:01] That’s it for today! [05:03] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Boostability AskNicely Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/17/20196 minutes, 22 seconds
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How to Use Intent to Shape Your Content & SEO | Ep. #1203

In episode #1203, we share how you can use intent to shape your content and SEO. The buckets of intent are the best way to gauge where in the sales process your potential customer is, drive them toward the point of purchase and engage them most appropriately. Tune in to hear how to organize your content within the funnel system and what percentage of content should belong to each funnel.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Use Intent to Shape Your Content and SEO.  [00:35] The three main buckets of intent: top, middle and bottom of the funnel.  [00:45] What top of funnel typically involves: information and education.  [01:32] How the middle of the funnel is different and refines searches by comparison.  [02:13] The bottom of the funnel: when someone is ready to buy and the keywords they’ll use.   [02:38] The importance of understanding how customers buy and how your content performs.  [03:07] Map out the percentage of content that will be top, middle and bottom of the funnel. [03:20] Examples of how to drive your customer from the top to the bottom funnel.  [03:53] Using Gliffy and other flow chart software to organize and communicate your ideas.   [04:10] Thinking carefully about the call to actions in converting people into customers.  [05:57] Targeting people based on the funnel category of the article they downloaded.  [06:29] Ensuring that you have the right email service provider.  [06:47] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Gliffy ScheduleOnce  ConvertKit Drip Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/20198 minutes
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How to Come Up With Unlimited Content Topics | Ep. #1202

In episode #1202, we share how we constantly find fresh content topics. There are plenty of tools available that can help you track down the titles and topics that are hot at the moment. Tune in to hear how brainstorming activities can get you ten viable topics on the table in less than five minutes! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Come Up with Unlimited Content Topics.  [00:58] Using the Ubersuggest and Answer the Public tools to find relevant topics. [01:20] Pick topics that resonate with you and not just for the sake of popularity.  [01:46] Doing a site colon command of competitors and what it shows you.  [02:39] Why Ahrefs’ content explorer and BuzzSumo are such helpful tools.  [03:15] How to leverage popular titles from other industries.  [04:15] Getting a group of industry friends together to brainstorm ideas.  [05:05] Looking on social media and on the web at what works for other popular people.  [05:33] How we come up with topics for this podcast.  [06:05] That’s it for today! [06:07] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Ubersuggest  Answer the Public  HubSpot Ahrefs  BuzzSumo  Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/15/20197 minutes, 28 seconds
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How Eric Siu Gets Ahead of His Competitors | Ep. #1201

In episode #1201, we talk about how Eric Siu gets ahead of his competitors! From attending events and going to bed early, Eric has a bunch of helpful tips and possible jumpstarts for you and your business. Tune in to hear what he does and find some new things for yourself! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Eric Siu Gets Ahead of His Competitors. [00:46] Scanning the media landscape for numbers from founders and startups. [01:15] What Eric does with this information and the things he pays attention to. [01:56] Holiday work and putting in the time to get ahead. [03:02] Looking at numbers and comparing these with competitors. [03:20] Blocking off time for peaceful strategizing. [04:19] Competing with bigger and more well-resourced competitors. [06:17] Getting up early in the morning, a focus on sleep and attending events.  [07:59] That’s it for today! [08:02] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Nathan Latka The Top Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/14/20199 minutes, 24 seconds
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How Neil Patel Gets Ahead of His Competitors | Ep. #1200

In episode #1200, we talk about how Neil Patel gets ahead of his competitors! From working in the holidays, allowing small amounts of downtime, and mapping out partnerships, Neil has some great strategies to share with everyone! Tune in to hear some inspiring ways to get ahead. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Neil Patel Gets Ahead of His Competitors. [00:43] Putting in the extra work and the difference input time can make. [01:40] Vacation time and what happens during those periods. [02:31] The integration of work and life; benefits of bringing these together. [03:35] Unusual call times and putting in the effort in order to win. [04:21] How Neil calendarises his partnerships and reaches out to people. [05:42] That’s it for today! [05:48] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Michael Moritz  Netflix Ubersuggest Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/13/20197 minutes, 4 seconds
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Business Books That Will Help You Grow in 2020 | Ep. #1199

In episode #1199, we talk about a few books that can help you and your brand in 2020! We share some choices that deal with customers, coaching, ambition and more, while also considering the benefits of less reading and more action. Tune in to find the right content that help you grow in the best way in the new year! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Business Books That Will Help You Grow in 2020. [00:41] Why a book is a such a great value proposition. [01:05] The Mom Test and figuring out what to build for your customers. [01:39] The benefits of reading no books at all in 2020! [02:20] Taking action instead of stockpiling knowledge that leads to nothing. [03:40] Allowing time for perspective every day. [04:15] Trillion Dollar Coach, Play Bigger and Traction. [05:55] That’s it for today! [06:00] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Seth Godin The Mom Test Audible Rob Fitzpatrick The Startup Chat Warren Buffett Trillion Dollar Coach Steve Jobs Eric Schmidt Play Bigger Traction Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/12/20197 minutes, 5 seconds
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This Can Make or Break Your SEO | Ep. #1198

In episode #1198, we discuss the main thing that is preventing you from achieving SEO success. Your leads won’t convert to sales if you haven’t spent time on customer development. Tune in to hear what you can do to better understand your customers’ pain points!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The One Thing That Can Make or Break Your SEO.  [00:32] How customer development is related to SEO.  [01:06] Constantly trying new ways to get traffic in the early days of business.  [02:11] Why traffic and ranking for everything shouldn’t be your goal. [02:50] The importance of figuring out what your customers’ specific pain points are. [03:16] What happens when you focus too heavily on keywords and not the people.  [03:42] Two highly recommended books on learning to understand your customer.  [04:49] Examples of things you can do to promote customer development.   [05:30] Realizing that customer development is an ongoing process.  [06:03] Keeping in mind that search patterns change as people become more educated.  [06:17] The type of companies that venture capitalists are looking for.  [06:47] That’s it for today! [06:48] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Marketing School TechCrunch SEMrush Ubersuggest The Lean Startup The Four Steps to the Epiphany  ClickFlow  Sicoya Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/11/20198 minutes, 6 seconds
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7 Practical Content Marketing Tips | Ep. #1197

In episode #1197, we share our top seven content marketing tips. One of the most effective and economical ways of keeping your content current is to update old material regularly rather than creating new content all the time.  Tune in to hear what you need to do to boost your content in 2020!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Seven Practical Content Marketing Tips.  [00:36] Avoid reusing the same information and relying only on the Skyscraper Technique.  [01:29] Be sure to sprout your content and make the most of the omnichannel strategy.   [02:12] How to leverage the land and expand strategy to optimize existing content.  [03:10] Testing the performance of titles and meta descriptions and tweaking when necessary.   [03:46] Translating and transcribing your content to increase your traffic.  [04:42] Don’t forget about emails – it’s the one channel you can control!  [05:18] Spend a lot of time revising old content rather than creating new material.  [06:44] That’s it for today! [06:46] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Marketing School BuzzSumo Ubersuggest  ClickFlow Google Search Console  Upwork  Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/10/20198 minutes, 10 seconds
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How You Can Learn Digital Marketing Faster | Ep. #1196

In episode #1196, we share the quickest ways to get skilled at digital marketing. Keeping up to date with industry news, checking out what competitors are up to, and attending conferences are a few of the ways you can get a handle on marketing. Tune in to hear which app will help you work through articles much faster!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How You Can Learn Digital Marketing Faster.  [00:55] Why you must keep up with all the marketing sites and news in the industry.  [01:29] Using the examples that people post to learn from. [01:45] Saving marketing-related posts and articles in the Pocket app and its cool audio feature.  [02:37] Studying everything that your competitors are busy with.   [03:15] A good example of learning from the competition – listen to their podcasts.  [03:51] Listen to Nathan Latka’s podcast where you get all the numbers!  [04:28] Why attending events are the most effective way to learn.  [04:55] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Marketing School AdAge Search Engine Land Pocket  Leveling Up  Tim Soulo on Twitter Ahrefs  Nathan Latka  Blinkist Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/9/20196 minutes, 18 seconds
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Alternative Ways to Fund Your Business | Ep. #1195

In episode #1195, we share several alternative (yet effective!) ways of funding your business. We give you all the details on crowdfunding, revenue-based financing, and the more traditional routes involving bank loans. Tune in to hear what you need to do to attract investors!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Alternative Ways to Fund Your Business.  [00:37] Why people should consider funding and the problem with bootstrapping. [01:02] The need for funding even if you are Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos. [01:47] Thoughts on crowdfunding and the various platforms you can use.  [02:22] A list of the main crowdfunding platforms and how much you can raise per year.  [03:03] The importance of having traction before attempting to raise money.  [03:27] How you can raise money through revenue-based financing.  [04:15] The models that companies like Lighter Capital use.  [05:05] Getting a traditional bank or SBA loan in the US and their interest rates.  [05:22] What the credit card company Brex is offering in terms of credit.   [06:01] The importance of having a formula that is already working.  [06:24] That’s it for today! [07:02] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jeff Bezos on Twitter Elon Musk on Twitter PayPal Tesla Kickstarter Indiegogo  CrowdEngine  StartEngine Republic  Wefunder MicroVentures Lighter Capital  SaaStr Clearbanc Brex  Activision  Disney  Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/8/20198 minutes, 14 seconds
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The Biggest Marketing Blunder Eric Made in 2019 (and What You Can Learn From It) | Ep. #1194

In episode #1194, we discuss Eric’s biggest marketing blunder of the year. Rebuilding a website can be tricky and there is a range of factors to keep in mind before you can roll out the revised version. Tune in to hear what is on our checklist that will help you to avoid making the same mistake!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Biggest Marketing Blunder of 2019.  [00:34] Trusting the developer instead of following the checklist when doing a website rebuild.  [01:21] Don’t assume anything about what a new developer might/might not know. [01:35] Communication is key: establishing the tracking, lead flow, redirections, etc.  [02:36] Why Neil never does website redesigns and how he approaches changes. [03:39] The checklist for making sure that you rebuild correctly.  [04:23] Doing big changes to a website during a slow period, such as over the weekend.  [04:50] Benchmarking with your old data and ensuring that internal links are right. [05:17] An example of how you would keep internal links effective.  [06:10] Make sure you have a backup! [06:22] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Single Grain  Zapier  Slack  Google Analytics Google Search Console Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/7/20197 minutes, 34 seconds
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How to Survive a Google Core Update | Ep. #1193

In episode #1193, we discuss the best strategies for overcoming the traffic drop that often results from updates. Creating a product such as a simple game, tool, or widget is an effective means of getting your traffic numbers climbing again. Tune in to hear what percentage your visitor numbers might be reduced and some of the novel ways to combat the problem!   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:28] Today’s topic: How to Survive a Google Core Update.  [00:34] Our recent experience with dropped visitor numbers. [01:05] An observation about the quality and the number of traffic for certain sites.  [01:14] How Core updates affect the traffic to a site and when it recovers. [02:00] Why it is not always possible to avoid hits when Google makes algorithm changes. [02:20] The trend that started in 2018 and not relying on search and social media.  [02:48] Thinking outside the box by generating your own traffic. [03:35] Gaining traffic by building your own unique product, such as a game or a tool! [04:27] Taking matters into your own hands as far as leads are concerned. [05:48] Another great example of a product you can create to get more traffic.  [07:45] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Crazy Egg Ahrefs WordPress CodeCanyon Search Engine Smackdown  HubSpot Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/6/20198 minutes, 57 seconds
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7 Free SEO Tools That You Have to Checkout | Ep. #1192

In episode #1192, we share with you the best free SEO tools that we’ve come across. Whether you need to track snippets, check the vitality of your content, get rid of spam or create the most effective tags, there is the perfect tool for it. Tune in to hear how to master SEO with these free applications!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Best Free SEO Tools to Check Out!  [00:47] SEO Ninja and their unique way of tracking snippets.  [01:06] All the great things Animalz Revive can tell you about your content.  [01:28] Coming up with new content ideas using AnswerThePublic.  [01:39] The browser extension that gives you a list of keywords from any web page.  [02:08] What you can do with the Reddit keyword research tool called Keyworddit. [02:20] Why the Google Analytics Referrer Spam Killer is the best! [02:45] CanIRank allows you to see if you can show up as number one for a keyword search.  [02:58] The tools that can tell you if your own or another person’s URL is penalized.  [03:36] BROWSEO: See what your website appears like to a search engine.  [03:48] Create the right tags with Aleyda Solis’s tag generator tool.  [04:21] That’s it for today! [04:22] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Ahrefs  Google Search Console  SEO Ninja Animalz Revive  AnswerThePublic  Wordtracker Scout Keyworddit  Google Analytics Referrer Spam Killer CanIRank  Panguin Tool  Keywords Everywhere BROWSEO  The hreflang Tags Generator Tool Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/5/20195 minutes, 32 seconds
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How Neil Grew His Instagram To 60k Followers In No Time | Ep. #1191

In episode #1191, we share how Neil grew his Instagram to 60k followers! With social media status being what is and all the theories floating around for how to grow your following on Instagram and other platforms, we thought we would weigh in on how Neil has experienced such rapid growth in his follower-ship! Join us to hear about leveraging your audience, grinding it out, and why partnering up might be your best tool for growth! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Neil Grew His Instagram to 60k Followers in No Time. [00:41] Posting content, videos and organic growth by leveraging brand equity. [01:42] Applying this lesson to other platforms aside from Instagram. [02:03] Looking at the example of Gary Vaynerchuk! [03:35] Using podcasting and collaboration as a means of brand marketing. [05:01] Leverage what you already have and make the most of your associations. [06:24] Go find someone to partner with! [08:50] There is a time for grinding and a time for leveraging. [09:47] Offering value to more established people and companies early on.  [10:45] There you have it! [10:52] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Gary Vaynerchuk Conan Wine Library Leveling Up Podcast Ubersuggest Backlinko Mashable TechCrunch GigaHome Gawker Media VentureBee ReadWrite Huffington Post Mark Cuban Zynga Tony Robbins LeBron James The Kardashians MoneyMap Robert Herjavec Shark Tank Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/4/201912 minutes, 10 seconds
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Is Your Traffic Flat? Do This | Ep. #1190

In episode #1190, we discuss what you can do if your traffic is flat! Whichever platform you are wishing to promote, our number one piece of advice is to go find someone who is an expert at that field; there are so many resources and people out there to help you out! Tune in to hear our thoughts on boosting your traffic and knowledge about bringing people on board. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What to Do if Your Traffic is Flat. [00:35] Hire experts or coaches if you have hit a wall! [01:20] There is always more to learn and someone who can help you. [02:38] Recurring costs versus one-time expenses and weighing them up. [04:32] The challenges of finding quality, outsourced labor. [05:02] Ideas for screening possible candidates from UpWork. [06:01] Learning from others' experience and building more expertise. [06:56] That is it for today! [06:59] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Hootsuite Video Influencers UpWork Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/3/20198 minutes, 19 seconds
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How to Plan Your 2020 Marketing Goals | Ep. #1189

In episode #1189, we share how you can plan your 2020 marketing goals! From ways to think about goals, KPI’s, and the ability to pivot at the right time, we cover everything you need to know going into the new year. Tune in to get inspired and equipped to make 2020 your best year yet! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Plan Your 2020 Marketing Goals. [00:35] Thinking of goals as a realistic percentage and the laws of slowing growth rates. [01:18] The Entrepreneur's Operating System and weekly meetings around KPI's. [02:02] Shifting strategies when necessary to maintain goals and growth rates. [02:23] Keeping it simple; taking stock of the past and present and mapping out the future. [04:03] Ways to improve your overall approach and grow your marketing in 2020. [04:55] The power of simplifying and getting away from overwhelm. [05:46] Breaking down your goals by quarter, month, week and day.  [06:35] End of year reviews and how they tie into new year planning. [07:12] That’s it for today! [07:21] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: EOS Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/2/20198 minutes, 38 seconds
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How to Plan For Black Friday and Cyber Monday This Year | Ep. #1188

In episode #1188, we talk about how to plan for Black Friday and Cyber Monday this year! We all know about the sales frenzy that happens every year over the weekend in question, but how can you make the most of it? Tune in to hear our strategies and ideas to get your shop in order to rake in some cash! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Plan for Black Friday and Cyber Monday this Year. [00:58] Getting set with retargeting pixels and consistency across platforms. [01:19] Making sure to leverage caching and CDM to avoid any stoppages. [02:14] Utilizing an omnichannel approach to capture the most sales. [02:48] Offering really good deals on a couple of your products to drive traffic. [03:38] The great boost that gift guides can give your sales. [04:21] The pros and cons of personalization for Black Friday. [05:42] That is it for today! [05:50] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Walmart Netflix Amazon Prime Shopify Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/1/20197 minutes, 2 seconds
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What Eric Learned Talking With Gary Vee’s Social Team | Ep. #1187

In episode #1187, we talk about the conversation we had with Gary Vaynerchuk's social team! As one of the leading content marketing personalities in the world, Gary Vee and his large content team has wisdom from which we could all benefit! Tune in hear the tips and ideas they gave us for LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What We Learned from Talking with Gary Vaynerchuk's Social Team. [00:45] Some of the reasons Gary does so well on social media! [01:03] The conversation and audit that Gary's team offered us. [01:45] Why to use carousels and how to make multiple impressions on visitors. [02:00] Tips for LinkedIn and how things have changed recently. [02:34] How long to make your videos on the YouTube. [04:01] Posting natively on Facebook and adapting it to the audience. [04:35] Why Gary Vee handles his own Twitter account.  [04:47] The hours of Gary's content team and why they differ from his agency.  [06:06] That is it for today! [03:09] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Gary Vaynerchuk Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/31/20197 minutes, 22 seconds
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Should You Even Use Twitter in 2020 | Ep. #1186

In episode #1186, we answer the question of whether or not you should be using Twitter in 2020. With a committed but stagnant user base, it can be hard to know if Twitter is even still worth your energy. Tune in to hear our thoughts on using Twitter for marketing and what strategies might still be useful to you and your business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Should You Even Use Twitter in 2020? [00:31] Twitter user numbers, growth and our own usage of the platform. [01:10] Is Twitter still worth using from a marketing perspective? [01:41] Examples of successful strategies on Twitter. [02:25] The downsides of traffic rates from Twitter and your tweets. [03:50] How you can use Twitter effectively in 2020. [04:10] Why LinkedIn and YouTube are mostly better options to pursue. [04:56] Some of the benefits you can still accrue from Twitter.  [05:28] That’s it for today! [05:31] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Twitter  Rand Fishkin Scott Galloway BuzzSumo Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/30/20196 minutes, 50 seconds
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The Biggest Mistake We’re Making In Social Media | Ep. #1185

In episode #1185, we dive into the aspects of social media that we get wrong. Being lazy or in a hurry often causes us to simply broadcast information rather than being thoughtful about the content we put up on these platforms. Tune in to hear whether you are posting too little or too much!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Biggest Mistake We’re Making in Social Media.  [00:35] Neil’s thoughts on why social media isn’t working so well for Eric. [01:04] Why we reduced the number of YouTube videos and blogs we post per week. [01:28] Two problems with the way Eric uses social media.  [01:46] Writing natively on social media platforms versus broadcasting all the time.  [02:02] What it means to post natively: creating content that the platform seeks. [02:48] Common mistakes: Not posting enough and having old, disengaged followers.  [03:16] That’s it for today! [03:23] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Marketing School Andrew Chen on Twitter Rand Fishkin on Twitter   ►Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/29/20194 minutes, 35 seconds
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7 Evergreen Books Guaranteed to Help You Grow | Ep. #1184

In episode #1184, we share with you our hit-list of 7 must-read books for leveling up in your business! The books we recommend will help anyone who is interested in learning more about startups, team management, simplicity, and making it happen in an engineering organization. Tune in to hear which outstanding authors and business moguls have made our ranking!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Seven Evergreen Books Guaranteed to Help You Grow.   [00:32] Suffering through startup world and the woes of being a founder in Ben Horowitz’s book. [01:16] More great advice about startups and how to win in Peter Thiel’s Zero to One.  [02:56] Why The Ideal Team Player should be required reading!  [03:22] Learn the value of being simplistic with Steve Krug’s Don’t Make Me Think. [04:22] The Phoenix Project: a resource for effectively managing an engineering organization.  [05:05] How multibillionaire Ray Dalio’s book Principles will help you grow in business.  [06:35] Multipliers as a must-read for anyone who is about to start working with other people.  [07:25] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Marketing School The Hard Thing About Hard Things Ben Horowitz on Twitter Netscape LoudCloud  Zero to One  Peter Thiel   The Ideal Team Player Patrick Lencioni  Don’t Make Me Think Steve Krug  Basecamp The Goal  Jeff Bezos on Twitter The Phoenix Project  Gene Kim Principles Ray Dalio on Twitter Multipliers Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/28/20198 minutes, 40 seconds
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When to Hire for Experience | Ep. #1183

In episode #1183, we share everything you need to consider when it comes to hiring someone who is still learning versus someone who is experienced. There are advantages and disadvantages to both, so it’s all about looking at the specific role you want them to fulfill. Some positions lend themselves more to one or the other. Tune in to hear more about which candidates to hire for executive, marketing, and SEO functions!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: When to Hire for Experience.  [00:29] Hiring someone who is learning versus someone with experience. [00:54] Experience is invaluable when your business is in the rapid growth stage.  [01:19] Why, when it comes to executives, you should always prioritize experience. [02:07] Past mistakes: waiting for people who you think have potential to learn on the job. [02:52] Considering RIO and the employees you want to hire when you are new.  [03:21] The pros and cons of getting younger people on board. [04:05] Considerations for hiring someone for marketing and SEO.  [05:22] That’s it for today! [05:26] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Marketing School Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/27/20196 minutes, 41 seconds
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Why Marketers Shouldn’t Buy The Latest Gadgets | Ep. #1182

In episode #1182, we talk about why marketers should not buy the latest gadgets! Just because there are a million amazing looking tools and pieces of technology out there, does not mean you should go and get all of them! Tune in to hear about how keeping it simple and functional can really work in your favor. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why Marketers Should Not Buy the Latest Gadgets. [00:45] It is not realistic for everyone in the world to upgrade all their tech. [02:01] When should you think about getting the latest tools? [02:45] Avoiding ADD around the newest shiny objects. [03:15] Spending money when it really benefits your marketing and business. [03:40] That is it for today! [03:42] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Marketing School Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/26/20194 minutes, 57 seconds
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7 Productivity Hacks We Use to Get More Out of the Day | Ep. #1181

In episode #1181, we share seven productivity hacks to help you make the most of your day! From sleep tools, to better to-do lists and useful literature to peruse, we cover a ton of stuff that will definitely help you! Tune in to learn how to optimize your workflow and minimize time wastage! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Productivity Hacks to Get More Out of the Day. [00:33] The foundational importance of sleep; tools to help you get it right. [01:58] Planning the day ahead, the night before. [02:45] Getting the most important task done during the morning! [03:18] Clearing out that email inbox every day! [03:41] Using the Getting Things Done framework. [04:15] Avoiding time wasting rereading and responding to emails. [04:54] The utility of Sanebox and scheduling reminders as emails.  [05:23] Bonus tip! How the iPad Pro has improved productivity for both of us! [06:36] That is it for today! [06:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Why We Sleep TedTalk Matthew Walker Oura Ring Chili Pad Getting Things Done David Allen Sanebox   ►Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/20197 minutes, 55 seconds
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The Most Important Google Analytics Report Other Than Goal Tracking | Ep. #1180

In episode #1180, we are talking about the most important Google Analytics report, other than goal-tracking. Spoiler alert! It's cohort reports! We talk about how useful these can be to your business and the basics of starting to utilize the data they provide. Tune in to give your marketing the edge it deserves! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Most Important Google Analytics Report, Other than Goal-Tracking. [00:37] Apart from goal-tracking, the cohort analysis is so important! [00:51] What you can see in these reports by just changing the duration of the period. [02:02] The different ways that cohort analysis can be used. [02:15] Learning how to read a cohort chart; the two main ways to read them. [03:04] The flow of a cohort chart and the basic directions you want the numbers to go! [03:12] That’s it for today! [03:16] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Cohort Analysis Goal Tracking Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/24/20194 minutes, 32 seconds
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How Long it REALLY Takes For a Business to be Successful | Ep. #1179

In episode #1179, we share how long it really takes for a business to become successful! There is always a period of learning and growing that happens with any business and we believe it often takes three years to experience profitability and stability, no matter who you are. Tune in to hear how we have learned this lesson with our different businesses! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Long it Really Takes for a Business to be Successful. [00:48] Ways to measure success; starting with revenue and profitability. [01:20] Managing the difficulties and pain of the first two years. [03:04] All the things that can go wrong in the early stages. [03:59] The rule of three; waiting out the teething years.  [04:19] That’s it for today! [04:21] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: ClickFlow CrazyEgg Ubersuggest Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/23/20195 minutes, 47 seconds
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Are You Leveraging This New Form of Marketing? | Ep. #1178

In episode #1178, we ask whether you are leveraging a great new form of marketing. Mobile text messaging as a marketing tool is becoming more and more attractive and companies are seeing great results from the creative ways that it can be used. Tune in to hear how you can apply it to your strategy! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Are You Leveraging This New Form of Marketing? [00:40] The use of emojis in text message advertising. [01:37] The surprising amount of sales from mobile text messaging. [02:20] Privacy rules and the US' own version of GDPR. [03:04] E-commerce marketing through text messaging and its efficacy. [03:23] Some useful tools that we use for this task. [04:08] Using text-based marketing for reminders for scheduled calls. [04:35] That is it for today! [04:37] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Luxor Linens Jonah Hill Angels and Entrepreneurs Call Loop Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/22/20196 minutes, 2 seconds
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7 Evergreen Marketing Tools to Keep In Your Toolkit | Ep. #1177

In episode #1177, we share seven evergreen marketing tools that should be in your toolkit! We go through Ahrefs Content Explorer, Ubersuggest, IFTTT, and more. Tune in to hear about the best things to be adding to your marketing stack!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Evergreen Marketing Tools to Keep in Your Toolkit. [00:33] The simplicity and effectiveness of Supermetrics. [01:03] Why you should check out Ahrefs Content Explorer. [01:25] Making use of Google's Search Console and Google Analytics. [01:58] The amazing time saving tool called IFTTT. [02:35] Go get Ubersuggest! It's free and pretty much unbeatable. [03:01] Getting a great mobile chat application that works for you. [04:05] Using SimilarWeb to get an idea of your competitors.  [04:25] That’s it for today! [04:28] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Supermetrics Ahrefs Google Search Console Google Analytics WordPress  Zapier IFTTT Ubersuggest SEMrush MobileMonkey Manychat SimilarWeb Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/21/20195 minutes, 43 seconds
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Creative Ways to Boost Your Site Speed | Ep. #1176

In episode #1176, we share some creative ways to boost your site speed! From online tools to little trade secrets, there are a ton of ways you can get your website loading that much faster and we dive into all the reasons for doing this! Tune in to hear how you can get up and running at the best speed possible! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Creative Ways to Boost your Site Speed. [00:29] How site speed can improve your search engine ranking. [01:03] The tools to measure and help you increase your site speed. [01:38] Creative and uncommon ways to increase speed! [02:28] Using WP Beginner to challenge yourself to even faster speeds. [03:30] All the different ways and small things you can do to speed up. [04:05] Finding a developer on UpWork to do all of this for you. [04:58] Reasons why people go after these improvements in the first place. [05:22] That is it for today! [05:26] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Amazon Shopify GTmetrix Lighthouse Pingdom WP Beginner UpWork Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/20/20196 minutes, 41 seconds
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Why MoviePass Failed As A Business | Ep. #1175

In episode #1175, we talk about why MoviePass failed. Most of us remember MoviePass from a while back, a service that promised something that seemed too good to be true. Well, it turns out that it was a bit too good to be true and we unpack what contributed to its demise. So tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why MoviePass Failed as a Business. [00:30] What was MoviePass? Do you remember it? [01:08] What we can learn from their business model. [02:41] Going for sustainability over initially undercutting competition. [03:01] The example of WeWork and high costs against income . [04:01] Reliable operators as the foundation of successful business. [04:40] That’s it for today! [04:41] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: MoviePass Crunchbase Helios WeWork Uber Lyft Blockbuster Netflix Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/19/20195 minutes, 55 seconds
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How Eric & Neil Handle Their Marketing To Do List | Ep. #1174

In episode #1174, we talk about how we handle our to-do lists and get our marketing things done! From prioritizing and cutting excess to methods and frameworks, we cover a ton of great ways to get things moving in the right direction. Tune in to hear how you can get the most of your goals and build as fast as possible. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How We Handle Our Marketing To-do List. [00:34] Approaching the lowest hanging fruit first, to move the needle. [01:12] Good resources for planning out your list of priorities. [02:20] Avoiding a laundry list of things to do. [03:05] Breaking things down to small accomplishable chunks. [04:12] Things to start doing, stop doing and keep doing. [05:01] Scaling out what is already working instead of new ideas. [05:26] That’s it for today! [05:29] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Traction  The One Thing 3HAG Way Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/18/20196 minutes, 51 seconds
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Email Newsletters and Podcasting is Trending Towards This | Ep. #1173

In episode #1173, we talk about the trend that email newsletters and podcasting is currently moving towards. We are seeing more paid subscription services for content creators, whereby subscribers can pay a small fee to get a direct content feed. Tune in to hear how this can be used to boost your income and whether it will replace other methods of income generation! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Current Email Newsletter and Podcasting Trend. [00:33] Paid newsletter subscriptions and giving more power to the content creators. [01:32] The amount of money you can make from these small subscriptions. [02:12] Comparing this model with advertising or Patreon. [03:22] Significant revenue requires a large amount of subscribers. [04:01] As influencer marketing grows steadily this trend will follow. [04:46] That’s it! [04:48] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Substack Andreessen Horowitz Acast Patreon Supercast Tim Ferriss Crunchbase Thrive Capital Index Ventures Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/17/20196 minutes, 1 second
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How to Do a Blazing Fast SEO Audit of a Website | Ep. #1172

In episode #1172, we discuss the best ways to do a blazing fast audit of a website! There are a ton of tools that make this process easy, cheap, and effective. Today we unpack which ones we use and why. So tune in get your website up to scratch!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Do a Blazing Fast SEO Audit of a Website. [00:35] The two tools that can help you with the auditing process. [01:12] Using Google Data Studio for daily reports on traffic, ads and more. [02:21] Making changes when things start to take a turn downwards. [03:40] Checking the calendar; sometimes a problem is just a holiday! [03:52] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: SEMrush Ahrefs Google Data Studio SuperMetrics Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/16/20195 minutes, 5 seconds
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How to Deal with All the New Marketing Updates | Ep. #1171

In episode #1171, we talk about how to deal with the new marketing updates that happen all the time! Across search engines and social platforms, algorithms are constantly evolving and this can heavily influence your traffic and engagement. Tune in hear how you can avoid the pitfalls and make the most of the way things transform! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Deal with All the New Marketing Updates. [00:30] Google's core update announcement and rollout. [01:25] Relying on organic traffic and what updates can do to this. [02:10] Lack of focus and going after all the different tools. [03:01] Utilizing an omni-channel approach to safeguard against damaging updates. [04:14] Managing changes in the algorithms through monitoring other successes. [04:35] Prioritizing and delegating the work of staying abreast of changes. [05:05] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Search Engine Roundtable Wall Street Journal Feedly Marketing Lab TickTock Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/15/20196 minutes, 28 seconds
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How to Get People to Respond to Your Emails | Ep. #1170

In episode #1170, we unpack how to get people to respond to your emails! From using questions and personal touches to the length and tone of your emails, we cover it all. Tune in to learn how to get your response rate all the way up! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Get People to Respond to Your Emails. [00:35] The main reasons it is important to get responses. [01:12] Using questions in emails as a way to boost engagement and delivery. [02:03] Personalized elements to add the human touch to communication. [03:08] Keeping things brief and to the point. [04:24] That’s it for today! [04:28] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: SalesLoft Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/14/20195 minutes, 41 seconds
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How Peloton Beat Soul Cycle | Ep. #1169

In episode #1169, we share with you all the reasons why we think Peloton beats SoulCycle. In terms of the user, Peloton has the advantage of home convenience, it works out cheaper, and it offers a competitive, gamified experience. Tune in to hear why exactly Peloton is such a compelling exercise tool!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Peloton Beat SoulCycle.  [00:32] What Peloton and SoulCycle are respectively and their different business models.  [01:13] What SoulCycle sold to Equinox for and Peloton’s $8 billion evaluation.  [01:31] Why we say Peloton is winning: home convenience, cheaper and product experience.   [02:06] Competing with friends from all over as one of the best things about Peloton.  [02:43] How Peloton’s gamified approach gets your competitive juices going.  [03:17] The usefulness of the dashboard on which you can measure your performance.  [04:06] How Peloton compels you to pay your monthly subscription and why they’re sticky.  [05:24] That’s it for today! [05:25] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Peloton SoulCycle  Equinox Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/13/20196 minutes, 39 seconds
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How to Get Your First Speaking Gig | Ep. #1167

In episode #1167, we discuss how you can get your first speaking gig and turn it into a paid activity over time. It’s all about applying until you get accepted and being consistent in showing up for these kinds of events. Tune in to hear where you should go to apply and what you should do to ensure successful delivery.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Get Your First Speaking Gig.  [00:30] Neil and Eric’s earliest speaking events and how they got started.   [01:25] Why you should care about getting a speaking gig.  [01:52] Considering how you can add value rather than the number of customers you can get.  [02:05] How you get asked to speak, doing it for free and when you start getting paid.  [02:45] Realizing that it takes time, gaining experience and increasing your price as you go.  [03:08] Examples of places where you can apply online and volunteer to speak. [03:40] Preparing good content, inquiring about the audience and asking what they want.  [03:57] Nathan Latka’s refreshing approach to his interview with Ashton Kutcher.  [04:47] The importance of speaking consistently and always asking for feedback.  [05:19] That’s it for today!  [05:20] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Agent Bryan Harris  Nathan Latka Ashton Kutcher  Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/20196 minutes, 41 seconds
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Where Podcasting is Going in 2020 | Ep. #1166

In episode #1166, we discuss the developments you can expect from the podcasting industry in 2020. Podcasting has grown exponentially over the past few years and it will become increasingly competitive, also in terms of its traffic and reach. Tune in to hear some of the innovative tools available to podcasters and all the reasons why you must get onto this platform today!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Where Podcasting Is Going In 2020! [00:30] NPR having different sources of revenue and how podcasting eclipsed broadcasting.  [01:07] The growing podcasting industry and the many new services and offerings. [01:38] How other platforms are supporting podcasting and helping it to grow. [02:24] Subscriptions and what tools such as Supercast allow you to offer your audience.    [04:01] Why podcasting audiences convert so well despite certain obstacles.  [05:01] Where most podcasts get their traffic from and how it will change in 2020. [05:43] Some staggering statistics about the evolution and development of podcasting.  [06:32] Great reasons to start a podcast as soon as possible!  [06:59] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: NPR Spotify Supercast Acast Supporting Cast Edison Research Triton Digital  Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/10/20198 minutes, 28 seconds
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7 Ways to Build Deeper Relationships with Your Customers | Ep. #1165

In episode #1165, we share with you all the effective ways of building and strengthening the relationships with your customers. Connecting in person, giving thoughtful gifts, starting off on a good foot, and being generous are only a few of the ways in which you can make a lasting impression. Tune in to hear more about spotting opportunities and establishing yourself as a problem solver!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Ways to Build Deeper Relationships with Your Customers.  [00:41] The value of connecting in person and why dinners are a great connection point. [01:35] Asking for honest feedback and trying to make their lives easier. [02:30] Giving quality gifts based on the interests of your customer. [04:20] The importance of starting off on the right foot and onboarding thoughtfully.  [05:18] Checking in with people and seeing opportunities to make introductions. [05:55] A specific example of going above and beyond.  [07:18] Maintaining an attitude of generosity, such as providing free trials or services.   [07:48] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Giftology GSVlabs GSV Passport  Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/9/20199 minutes, 2 seconds
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Google's New Link Building Rules | Ep. #1164

In episode #1164, we share the gist of Google’s new link building guidelines. As you will learn today, there are many great reasons why SEO builders would want to comply with these rules. Tune in to hear the nitty-gritty of their requirements and when it will be rolled out.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Google’s New Link Building Rules.  [00:30] Google announced the new guidelines around link building. [01:00] Requirements to start using Rel = “ugc” and Rel = “Sponsored” and its feasibility.   [01:42] What Google is trying to achieve with these new regulations.  [02:02] Should we be concerned about these rules? And why it would be beneficial to comply.  [03:15] The practical applications to consider. [04:06] How Google is providing a middle ground between link equity and no link equity.  [04:39] When it is being rolled out and when companies will implement it.  [04:52] That’s it for today! [04:55] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Google Ahrefs SEMrush Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/8/20196 minutes, 20 seconds
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7 Laws of Highly Successful Marketing Campaigns | Ep. #1163

In episode #1163, we give you the 7 laws of highly successful marketing campaigns! We go through testing, omni-channel approaches, influencers, advertising and more! Tune in to hear about how you can make your campaigns that much more successful. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Laws of Highly Successful Marketing Campaigns. [00:58] The importance of change and evolution in successful marketing campaigns. [02:49] Testing all the elements of your campaign across platforms. [03:29] The omni-channel approach and leveraging everything you can. [04:52] Channel partnerships and testing different collaborations. [06:17] The success of relevant influencers is very dependable! [07:45] Data-driven marketing and the formulas for success. [08:35] The amounts to spend on advertising; optimizing on front and backend.  [10:04] That's pretty much it for this episode! [10:07] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Expedia Oreo Kim Kardashian Mark Zuckerberg Tim Ferriss Michael Jordan Blake Griffin Kia influence.co Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/7/201911 minutes, 23 seconds
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The High Converting Landing Page Formula | Ep. #1162

In episode #1162, we unpack the formula for high-converting landing pages! From the centrality of your headline, to types of content, we give you the low-down. Tune in to get your landing page conversion rates booming! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The High-Converting Landing Page Formula. [00:33] The importance of headlines; getting and maintaining attention . [02:02] Considering your audience and the types of content they might connect with. [03:06] Use that data and run some A-B tests to optimize! [03:40] Creating appropriate pages for each scenario. [05:45] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: David Ogilvy UserTesting Land-book Swiped Dribbble Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/6/20197 minutes, 12 seconds
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7 LinkedIn Marketing Tips to Help You For 2020 | Ep. #1161

In episode #1161, we share 7 tips for LinkedIn marketing as you prepare for 2020. These tips can get your content and engagement all the way up, shared and gaining traction as you build your profile and business. Tune in to hear about tagging, channel partners, LinkedIn Live and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 LinkedIn Marketing Tips to Help You in 2020. [00:31] LinkedIn Live just launched! [02:35] Publish content on LinkedIn; videos, articles and other kinds of text-based content. [02:39] Tag usage when posting content. [03:03] Building channel partners and finding similar businesses and people. [04:12] Involving friends, associates and influencers in order to drum up engagement. [05:12] Reaching out to contacts to share you content on their profile. [06:58] Using LinkedIn Recruiter for starting conversations.  [07:32] That is it for today! [07:51] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Aaron Aegis Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/5/20199 minutes, 8 seconds
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How to Build a Company Your Customers Want to Be a Part of | Ep. #1160

In episode #1160, we discuss building a company that customers want to be a part of! The number one factor for creating this kind of brand or business is the customer and employee experience and their are a few simple and inexpensive ways to do this! Tune in to hear our thoughts on getting your business up there with the best of them. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Build a Company Your Customers Want to Be a Part of. [00:50] Experience, business and company culture; does it translate to revenue? [02:14] Employer branding, inward and outward facing experiences and recruiting. [04:10] Creating experiences, events and free swag for customers. [05:55] Separating yourself from the competition with unique offers and gifts. [06:41] Expensive does not equal effective; keep things thoughtful and fun. [07:20] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Beats by Dre Glassdoor In-N-Out Burgers Zoom InsideSales Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/4/20198 minutes, 47 seconds
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Should You Niche Down Your Agency? | Ep. #1159

In episode #1159, we discuss the benefits of niching down in your agency. We all know that niching down can help you build a stronger and more dedicated customer base but how much does it really help? And how far should you take this process? Tune in as we explore this great tactic for building a company! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Should You Niche Down Your Agency? [00:38] The amount that niching down can help your product or service. [01:30] Niching down versus serving companies across the board. [02:25] The one reason you should niche down now, if you are just starting out! [03:08] Gaining a better understanding through specific case studies. [04:01] How narrow to go when you niche down. [04:42] Picking something, getting it right and then expanding. [05:13] That’s it for today! [05:16] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: OmniCom Apple Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/3/20196 minutes, 28 seconds
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What is Experiential Marketing? | Ep. #1158

In episode #1158, we talk about experiential marketing and what it is! From big campaigns by the likes of Halo and Red Bull to long-running experiential spaces like Disneyland, creating memorable experiences for an audience is a really powerful way to market your brand. Tune in to hear the small ways you can use these ideas in your business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What is Experiential Marketing? [00:41] Some definitions and examples of experiential marketing. [02:55] Customer support and service as a valid type of experiential marketing. [04:23] Going above and beyond the status quo; give your audience more! [05:10] Committing to the delivery of great content is what will make an audience love you. [05:28] That’s it for today! [05:30] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Halo Harlem Globetrotters Andrew Wexler Red Bull  Occulus Disney  Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/2/20196 minutes, 38 seconds
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7 Customer Acquisition Ideas for the Rest of 2019 | Ep. #1157

In episode #1157, we are sharing 7 ideas for customer acquisition for the rest of the year! We run through collaborations, useful tools, expanding content, and more! Tune in today to get the best advice on increasing your customer count! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Customer Acquisition Ideas for the Rest of 2019. [00:33] Channel partnerships and cross-platform collaborations. [01:17] Utilizing affordable tools to manage your site and its data. [02:25] The process of content expansion to ease the need to create something new. [03:12] Voice search and the usefulness of Jetson AI. [03:48] AI for advertising and using Pattern 89 for this purpose. [04:21] Automating your SEO process with the tools that are currently available. [05:00] Chat programs, funnels and product tours with Intercom. [05:42] Make sure you check that out! [05:47] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: CodeCanyon 1kProjects Jetson AI Pattern89 Clickflow Distilled Intercom Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/1/20197 minutes, 4 seconds
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The High-Converting Landing Page Formula | Ep. #1156

In episode #1156, we explain the high-converting landing page formula! Your landing page and its contents are such a big deal in how you convert visitors to customers, so do not sleep on this important aspect of your business! Tune in to hear how you can up your conversion rate. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The High-Converting Landing Page Formula. [00:32] Answering objections with your landing page. [01:43] Creating the page once you have an idea of the landscape of objections. [02:01] The importance of headlines and making the most of your airtime. [02:40] Multiple visual aspects that explain your message. [03:22] Chat programs that answer users' questions. [04:05] Long and thorough versus short and to-the-point pages. [04:45] The inclusion of the relevant pixels on each page.  [05:08] Exit pop-ups, scrolling bars, testimonials and buy buttons!  [06:01] Frequently asked questions and congruent messaging across different pages. [06:20] Utilizing video and transcriptions for your landing page. [06:45] Keeping your site speed up; don't bog it down unnecessarily. [07:15] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Conversion XL SurveryMonkey UserTesting Copyblogger Breakthrough Advertising Crazy Egg Intercom Drift Swipe-Worthy Land-book Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/30/20198 minutes, 23 seconds
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SEO Advice For a Brand New YouTube Channel | Ep. #1155

In episode #1155, we share some SEO advice for brand-new YouTube channels. From making the most of your first 24 hours, hitting your social channels and email lists, to transcribing your videos, we cover it all. Tune in to get the low-down on how to get your channel rolling with a purpose! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: SEO Advice for a Brand-New YouTube Channel. [00:31] Using TubeBuddy for research and growth. [00:52] Leveraging your email list to grow your YouTube channel. [01:30] The value of push-notifications in getting your video viewed early. [02:05] Don't forget social media and all your other communication channels [03:07] The all-important first 24 hours and the effect on your ranking.  [04:50] All the platforms to utilize when doing that initial push for views. [05:22] Engaging the right people with your content to bolster your ranking.  [05:55] Transcriptions and uploading extra content to each video.  [06:21] Make sure you check that out! [06:23] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: YouTube TubeBuddy Subscribers WordPress YouTube Subscribe Widget Evan Carmichael  Rev Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/29/20197 minutes, 34 seconds
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How to Skyrocket Your Traffic in Two Days | Ep. #1154

In episode #1154, we talk about a simple way that you can skyrocket your traffic in two days! Although there are strategies we could talk about in a five minute podcast episode, we want to invite you to our upcoming in-person event in Malibu! Listen in to get all the important details. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Skyrocket Your Traffic in Two Days. [00:45] The upcoming in-person event we are hosting in Malibu! [01:45] How your pricing model can dramatically increase your revenue! [02:05] Growth hacks for 2020; user experience, click-through rates and data utilization. [02:50] Our event is not going to be a glorified, oversized conference! [03:27] The problem with many conferences and the value we are offering. [04:40] Make sure you check that out! [04:42] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/28/20195 minutes, 44 seconds
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How Do You Decide When to Monetize Your Podcast With Ads | Ep. #1153

In episode #1153, we discuss the option of monetizing your podcast! There are many considerations when thinking about ads and sponsors for your show and it is not something that you should rush into. Join us as we relay the most important factors in this decision. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: When to Monetize Your Podcast with Ads. [00:32] The ongoing discussion we have around monetizing this podcast. [01:48] Considerations of who to work with and what you are willing to give up. [02:39] The money that it takes grow a podcast, faster. [03:15] The number of listeners we recommend you acquire before you monetize. [04:25] Reinvesting ad money back into your podcast rather pocketing it. [05:10] That is it for today! [05:14] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Dreamhost iTunes  Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/27/20196 minutes, 31 seconds
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The Best Marketing Courses For Digital Marketers | Ep. #1152

In episode #1152, we talk about some of the best marketing courses for digital marketers. With so much free and paid learning content online, how do you decide which courses you should take and which option is best suited to you? Join us as we break down some surprising information on how you can make the most of your learning budget! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Best Marketing Courses For Digital Marketers. [00:35] Some of the courses that are available for free on YouTube. [01:35] Affordable courses and other places you can learn online. [02:12] Specializing in one channel rather than chasing general expertise. [03:08] Following through on your courses and staying updated as marketing evolves. [04:02] Considering paid options versus free content; the benefits of each. [05:57] The commitment that an audience makes when they pay for a course.  [06:50] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Brian Dean SEO That Works YouTube SEO HubSpot Google Adwords Coursera Udemy LinkedIn Learning Digital Marketer Slack Traffic Think Tank Ahrefs Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/26/20198 minutes, 2 seconds
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How to Get the Most Out of Google Analytics | Ep. #1151

In episode #1151, we discuss how to get the most out of Google Analytics. From independent bloggers to Google's own tools and services there is a wealth of ways you can improve your game, right at your fingertips! Tune in to hear us unpack everything you need to know about SEO and beyond! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Get the Most Out of Google Analytics. [00:30] Tapping into Avinash Kaushik's wealth of knowledge! [01:17] Using cohort reports for the time increments that suit you. [02:28] Adding annotations to track big events and changes in traffic. [02:47] Advanced segmentation; getting particular about your site's visitors. [03:05] Linking to Google Ads and Search Console! [03:17] Google's cross device feature and adjusting messages accordingly. [04:20] The usefulness of multi-touch attribution for a clearer picture. [04:51] E-commerce and goal tracking, and using Google Tag Manager. [05:10] The high quality benchmarking capabilities of Google Analytics. [05:46] That is it for today! [05:51] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Avinash Kaushik  Google Search Console Google Tag Manager Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/25/20197 minutes, 8 seconds
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Our Favorite Marketing Blogs for 2020 & Beyond | Ep. #1150

In episode #1150, we lay out our favorite marketing blogs for 2020 and beyond! We run through a whole host of useful resources for SEO optimization, algorithm updates, marketing costs, great copywriting, and much more! Join us today as we give you the tools you need to be the best marketer possible going into the new year. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Our Favorite Marketing Blogs for 2020 and Beyond! [00:40] Andrew Chen's blog and his monthly long-form essays. [01:13] Using Adage to stay abreast of trends in marketing and new opportunities. [02:18] ProfitWell's blog and new video series! [02:45] Conversion XL, VWO and the rising cost of marketing. [03:47] Monitoring Hot Pod News as the podcasting market continues to grow. [04:20] Product Hunt as a tool for seeing all the new products and tools being released. [04:51] Human psychology and the evergreen nature of great copy.  [05:15] Creating great landing pages with Land-Book. [05:15] The value of user on-boarding and retention! [05:42] Using Search Engine Roundtable to keep up to date on algorithm changes. [07:05] That’s it! [07:06] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Andrew Chen Uber Jason Horowitz Adage Alexa Jetson ProfitWell  Conversion XL VWO Hot Pod News Product Hunt Swipe Land-book User Onboard Search Engine Roundtable Feedly Nuzzel Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/24/20198 minutes, 14 seconds
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How to Leverage Content Marketing When You Are Selling Multiple Products | Ep. #1149

In episode #1149, we discuss leveraging content marketing when you are selling multiple products. There are many ways to market content, from videos and podcasts to events and more. We find these avenues really powerful, especially when you have an array of offers for your audience. Tune in to hear our strategies for driving sales and building your customer base! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Leverage Content Marketing When Selling Multiple Products. [00:35] Growing an audience through content marketing. [01:10] Free versus premium offers and targeting different areas. [02:03] Using categories and lists to drive sales and traffic. [02:54] Building from a foundation of content marketing and moving into different areas. [03:39] Keyword research and finding comparable and successful products and services. [04:12] That’s it for today! [04:18] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: UberSuggest ClickFlow HubSpot Tony Robbins Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/23/20195 minutes, 36 seconds
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How Often to Update Old Content | Ep. #1148

In episode #1148, we talk about the important idea of updating content and how often this should be done. A lot of content creators make the mistake of making new content constantly, instead of doubling down and improving already successful content that they have. Tune in to hear our thoughts on staying up to date and how often to efficiently give your content new life!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Often to Update Old Content. [00:34] The SEO benefits of updating your content. [00:57] New content creation versus updating already established articles and information. [02:06] Using tools to track the decay of your content over time. [03:10] Minimizing issues and loss of traffic to improve user experience. [03:39] Going in-depth on articles and doubling down on quality and currency. [04:29] The mistake of constantly creating new content over updating useful articles. [05:34] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Animalz Google Search Console Ahrefs Backlinko Toyota Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/22/20196 minutes, 49 seconds
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How to Keep Your Content Fresh and Interesting | Ep. #1147

In episode #1147, we discuss keeping your content fresh and interesting for your audience! With so much content creation happening online all the time, information needs to be updated and repackaged in order to keep readers engaged and enticed by what you are publishing. Join us as we break down a few simple ways to make sure you keep traffic directed towards your platforms. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Keep Your Content Fresh and Interesting. [00:33] What does it mean to have fresh and interesting content today? [01:37] Some tips for starting out as a content creator and the learning process. [02:48] Using design and graphics to spark interest and maintain attention. [03:50] An example of a visually appealing brand that stands out! [04:27] Rounding up today's strategies and tips for staying fresh. [05:43] That’s it for today's episode! [05:46] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Wikipedia Yelp  Abraham Lincoln JumpCut Backlinko Canva Infogram Fiverr FiveThirtyEight Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/21/20196 minutes, 54 seconds
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Avoid These Fatal Mistakes If You're in SaaS | Ep. #1146

In episode #1146, we talk about the fatal mistakes to avoid when working in software as a service! We look at some of our personal experiences, the stories of others, and deliver a handful of helpful directions to steer you away from danger. Tune in to get a compass and map for staying out of stormy waters with your business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Fatal Mistakes You Need to Avoid in SaaS. [00:52] Picking a total addressable market that is too small! [02:10] Market size versus pricing options to make enough money. [03:10] Waiting to launch to begin marketing your business. [03:40] Market research and avoiding building a product in a vacuum. [04:22] Recruiting early on; the timing of your hiring process is vital! [04:57] Start selling as soon as possible, even before it you are fully built. [06:13] Maybe we will do a part 2 on this! [06:27] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Dropbox CrazyEgg Kissmetrics Zoom Slack  ProfitWell Pricing Creativity Clickflow BuzzSumo Leave Some Feedback:  What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/20/20197 minutes, 38 seconds
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7 Creative Ways to Get More Links | Ep. #1145

In episode #1145, we share 7 creative ways to get more links to your business. From tools and broken links to websites that you can buy and merge your data into, we cover a ton of ways you can stimulate sharing and traffic and get more eyes on your content. Tune in to hear these great strategies for connecting with a larger audience.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Creative Ways to Get More Links. [00:37] Go find stat-based blog posts in your space and create infographics. [01:54] Product-led growth; the gift that keeps on giving! [02:30] Using ScrapeBox to find available spaces on the web to get more links. [03:45] Find broken links and offer to supply the site with updated content. [04:25] Look for neglected blogs and suggest keeping it alive by publishing. [05:29] Using badges to link back to your company. [06:27] Buy up websites that have not been updated and merge content.  [07:03] That’s it for today! [07:08] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Brian Dean Here's What We Learned About Organic Click-Through Rate Infogram ScrapeBox Ahrefs SEMrush Mixpanel Unsplash Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/19/20198 minutes, 22 seconds
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Organic Click-Through Rate Lessons on 5 Million Google Search Results | Ep. #1144

In episode #1144, we unpack the recent collaborative study on organic click-through rates. This study, conducted by Backlinko and Marketing School, shows findings from over 5 millions Google search results and has a ton of surprising statistics to help you understand your SEO. Tune in to get all the details on this study! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Organic Click-Through Rate Lessons on 5 Million Google Search Results. [01:10] A summary of the key findings of this study. [01:29] Why it's a 'winner take all' situation with search results . [02:57] The success rates of titles containing questions. [03:35] Keyword usage in titles and the resulting bump in click through rates. [04:48] The subtractive effect of including power words in your titles. [05:50] Evoking curiosity can make a big difference to your CTR. [06:10] There you have it! [06:30] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Backlinko ClickFlow Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/18/20197 minutes, 43 seconds
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How to Pick The Ideal Price | Ep. #1143

In episode #1143, we help you think about how to pick the ideal price! We cover customized pricing models, calculators, pricing according to value, adjusting prices over time, and more! Tune in to hear how you can boost your sales with the number one leveraging tool at your disposal. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Pick the Ideal Price. [00:55] A customized pricing model for high-end products and services. [01:15] Using a pricing calculator to pitch your business at the right level. [02:32] Starting from the foundation of value and how to have these conversations. [03:24] Adjusting your price as your services or products grow and evolve. [03:46] Existing services and products can diminish in value over time. [04:15] Avoiding under-pricing your business and the appearance of trust. [06:03] There you have it! [06:09] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: CrazyEgg Product Habits ProfitWell Pricing Creativity Diamond Foundry Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/17/20197 minutes, 20 seconds
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7 Highly Effective Habits to Make You A Better Marketer | Ep. #1142

In episode #1142, we lay out 7 highly effective habits that make you a better marketer! From mindset to technology, testing to data collection, we cover it all. Tune in to give your marketing game that extra boost it needs! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Highly Effective Habits to Make You a Better Marketer. [00:44] Staying open-minded and learning continually! [01:37] The running of constant tests; the best way to improve and succeed. [02:41] Writing practice and developing the ability to compellingly communicate your ideas. [03:52] Data is way more important than any gut feeling you have! [04:33] Patience is virtue; allow time to get to your goal. [05:41] Keeping up to date with technology and where it is headed. [06:47] Do not underestimate the power of relationships!  [08:01] That’s it for today! [08:12] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Stephen Covey Breakthrough Advertising Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/16/20199 minutes, 24 seconds
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Are Joint Webinars Worth It? | Ep. #1141

In episode #1141, we discuss whether joint webinars are worth the effort. The answer to this question depends on the audience; you do not want to collaborate with someone whose audience is not suited to you and your business. Tune in to hear how you can make the most of joint webinars, reasons that we avoid online summits, and simple strategies for setting up great value exchanges. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Are Joint Webinars Worth It? [00:35] The basic premise for a joint webinar. [00:58] The answer to the question depends on audience overlap. [01:29] Avoiding uneven exchanges and dangerous privacy concerns. [03:45] Hosting a summit; pre-recorded online conferences. [04:50] Why featuring on someone else's summit can be fruitless. [06:21] That’s it for today! [06:27] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: MobileMonkey Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/15/20197 minutes, 35 seconds
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How Spotify’s New Dashboard Can Help Podcasters | Ep. #1140

In episode #1132, we look at the new podcast dashboard from Spotify and the data it provides. This allows you to see who is listening to you and how often, some information on the users and what other media they are streaming. Tune in to hear all about these new features and the ways in which it can benefit your podcast! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Using Spotify's New Podcast Dashboard to Grow Faster. [00:40] More about these new features on Spotify. [01:10] The difference between 'streams', 'starts', and listener and follower counts. [02:12] Should be extend the format length of podcast? [02:22] Podcast data and stats can be really misleading! [02:55] The demographic stats for our show compared with our YouTube channels. [03:21] Who else our listeners are tuning into! [03:39] That’s it for today! [03:49] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Spotify Drake The Chainsmokers Ed Sheeran Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/14/20194 minutes, 54 seconds
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Advanced SEO Todo List For Sites | Ep. #1139

In episode #1139, we give you an advanced SEO to-do list for 2020! Following our episode on the basic steps to optimize searchability and traffic for your new website, this episode is about how to get rolling for next year since we are already in September! Tune in to hear about page speed, power pages, and more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Advanced SEO To-do List for 2020. [00:34] What does advanced SEO mean? [01:15] Using the FAQ schema smartly to occupy more real estate. [02:06] Speed is an important factor, load your HTML from CDN's! [03:22] Infographics, data-driven posts and product led growth. [04:02] Focus on your brand; Google looks at how many people are searching. [05:40] Power pages and making your landing pages as comprehensive as possible. [06:32] Assess similar, existent content and update and add to that. [07:22] Optimizing titles and descriptions to increase click-through rates. [07:52] Translation and transcription, expanding beyond English.  [09:09] That’s it for today! [09:14] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: WordPress YoastSEO Eric Smidt General Motors BMW MobileMonkey ManyChat Backlinko Google Search Console ClickFlow Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/13/201910 minutes, 26 seconds
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How to Convert Live Viewers Into Customers | Ep. #1138

In episode #1138, we discuss the conversion of live-stream viewers into paying customers. With so many strategic ways to use the live-streaming format for building an audience and generating revenue, it is important to master the basics from the get-go. Tune in to hear how you can use this easy opportunity to get more eyes on your product or service. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Convert Live Viewers into Customers. [00:30] The big thing about conversion from live-streaming across platforms. [01:40] Bad timing for advertising your offer! [01:55] Sending a live video to your audience after its streaming time. [02:15] Giving your audience what they want: the next thing! [02:40] Keeping everyone engaged and mixing things up. [02:55] It is important to relate a video to your product or service. [03:16] That’s it for today! [03:21] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: YouTube Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Spotify Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/12/20194 minutes, 30 seconds
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The Essential SEO Todo List For Brand New Sites | Ep. #1137

In episode #1137, we discuss the most important things on your to-do list when launching a new website. That's right, we are breaking down the most fundamental parts of SEO and how to get your site ranked higher and receiving more traffic. Tune in to hear all about the simple steps you can take to get your website off to a flying start. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Essential SEO To-do List for Brand New Websites. [00:38] First up, clean URL structures from the beginning. [01:20] Using the most highly reviewed CMS plugins. [01:56] Regular content creation in order to rank higher. [02:13] Building relationships with people, guest blogging and offering other value adds. [03:12] Going beyond text-based content and Google. [04:00] Local SEO and occupying more real estate on the search page. [04:24] Getting the basics right; analytics and helpful information provided by Google.  [04:46] That’s it for today! [04:50] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: WordPress SquareSpace Wix YouTube Alexa Jetson AI Webmaster Tools Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/11/20196 minutes, 1 second
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7 Tips on Live Streaming and Podcast at The Same Time | Ep. #1136

In episode #1136, we share several helpful tips for live streaming and podcasting at the same time. Frequently engaging with your audience, promoting your session ahead of time and being consistent in showing up with new content are just some of the ways in which you can optimize this marketing strategy. Tune in to hear what you can do to activate your discoverability.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Tips on Live Streaming and Podcasting at The Same Time.  [00:36] Engage with your community by making time to answer questions.  [01:23] Livestream with the help of all the social channels out there. [01:42] Promote ahead of time to get people prepared. [02:09] Try to be consistent with the frequency of your sessions. [02:34] Don’t forget to add hashtags and to tag the right people. [03:06] Ask for comments to boost virality. [03:36] Don’t forget to include a clear call to action.  [04:15] That’s it for today! [03:24] To stay updated and learn additional ways to get more traffic to your site, go to the Marketing School site for more information.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: YouTube Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/10/20195 minutes, 25 seconds
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Neil and Eric’s Secret Marketing Tools | Ep. #1135

In episode #1135, we share with listeners each of our favorite tools for marketing. There is a range of different data that is invaluable for optimizing your marketing efforts, while the Outreach tool has several great useful features that enable marketers to personalize their approach to clients. Tune in to hear what you must do to get the most out of these strategies and tools.   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Eric and Neil’s Secret Marketing Tools.  [00:39] How having a ton of clickstream and click-through data is helpful for marketers.  [01:00] Paying fees for data, the kind of data that could be gathered and using it optimally.  [01:33] Using .io as a data platform and employing it to identify B2B IP addresses. [01:51] How Clearbit contributes by enriching leads and checking their Alexa scores. [02:14] What the Outreach tool offers and checking the performance of sequences.  [02:29] Outreach’s feature that allows for a more personalized approach to clients. [03:04] Keeping in mind that these tools require work and/or resources.  [03:16] That’s it for today! [03:21] To stay updated with events and learn a new way to grow your business, go to the Marketing School site for more information.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Clearbit  Alexa Outreach  Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/9/20194 minutes, 33 seconds
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What's The Difference Between a Short 10 Minute Podcast Versus 45 Minute One? | Ep. #1134

In episode #1134, we share the key differences between short 10-minute and long 45-minute podcast episodes. While longer episodes are great for running ads, they are much more time-consuming than the shorter episodes that require far less preparation. Tune in to hear the pros and cons of each.    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:26] Today’s topic: The Difference Between A Short 10-Minute and Long 45-Minute Podcast.  [00:36] The characteristics of a long and short podcast.  [00:58] The primary factors to consider when choosing between the two. [01:45] Why longer episodes are best for ads and an example of someone who does it right.  [02:11] Being ready to do much more prep work with 45-minute podcasts. [02:53] How we get topic ideas for this podcast. [03:13] Considering your audience and presenting them with a choice between the two. [03:43] Why you should not change the format of your existing podcast.  [04:05] That’s it for today! [04:10] To stay updated with events and learn a new way to grow your business, go to the Marketing School site for more information.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Growth Everywhere Podcast Andrew Warner Mixergy  The Tim Ferriss Show  Victor Cheng Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below   Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/8/20195 minutes, 21 seconds
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Tumblr sold for $3M - Here’s What You Need to Know as a Marketer | Ep. #1133

In episode #1133, we discuss how the once-great Tumblr sold for a significantly lower price than before. After selling for a whopping $1.1 billion to Yahoo in 2013, it was recently acquired by Automattic for a mere $3 million. Tune in to hear all about the new opportunities it might hold for marketers.   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Tumblr Sold For 3 Million Bucks. [00:30] Some context about what Tumblr was initially sold for and its acquisition history. [00:55] A possible reason why the company might have been sold at such a low price. [01:17] Why Automattic is the best fit for Tumblr from a business perspective. [01:37] The amazing new opportunities for Automattic to control the web. [01:56] WordPress’s venture into e-commerce and how they might do the same with Tumblr. [02:15] The many benefits of WordPress for marketers and entrepreneurs.  [02:56] Why you should start engaging on Tumblr right now.  [03:12] That’s it for today! [03:17] For a new way to grow your business, go to the Marketing School site for more information.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Tumblr Yahoo  Verizon Automattic WordPress   Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/7/20194 minutes, 24 seconds
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How to Set Up Effective Channel Partnerships | Ep. #1132

In episode #1132, we talk about setting up effective channel partnerships and the benefit that can be garnered from this. We look at different types of partnerships, how to reach out, and the patience it takes to allow them to grow naturally. Listen in to get the best advice on building the most beneficial partnerships for your business!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Set Up Effective Channel Partnerships. [00:40] What is the definition of a 'channel partnership'. [01:12] Different ways to make use of this idea. [01:49] Reaching out, offering value and starting a relationship on the right foot. [02:50] The best kind of partnerships are based on mutual value adds. [03:25] Most of the best channel partnerships are cheap and effective! [04:19] Partnership generation; conferences and reaching out through email. [04:37] Patience through the slow building nature of relationships.  [05:01] Partnerships do not rely on algorithms and are a great source of diversification. [05:37] That’s it for today! [05:45] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: LegalZoom WordStream Shopify CrazyEgg HubSpot Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/6/20196 minutes, 52 seconds
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How to Get More Search From Google’s New Algorithm | Ep. #1131

In episode #1131, we discuss how to get more search hits from Google’s new algorithm. Tune in to hear how you can increase your rankings and visibility.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: How to Get More “Search” From Google’s New Algorithm [00:32] Google now transcribes podcast audio. [00:40] They will then rank you organically. [00:56] All you have to do is submit your podcast to Google Play. [01:15] You don’t have to create text-based content to do well. [01:40] Google is trying to make it easier for different types of content to rank. [02:04] Spotify is also transcribing content, as well. [02:17] Google zero-click searches are growing. [02:31] That’s it for today! [02:40] Go to Marketing School to check out a video that will help you grow your business and to sign up for our live Mastermind. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/5/20193 minutes, 44 seconds
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The Most Successful Marketers Are... | Ep. #1130

In episode #1130, we discuss what makes a successful marketer. Tune in to hear the traits of the most successful marketers in the business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic:  What Makes a Successful Marketer [00:30] Eric thinks the most successful marketers are entrepreneurial.  [00:39] They get things done and figure out things on their own. [00:49] Neil thinks the most successful marketers for large corporations tend to be very data-oriented. [00:58] The best marketers for smaller companies tend to be creative and scrappy, because they have fewer resources. [01:54] Neil looks for go-getter’s with good ideas. [02:17] Eric also wants someone who can figure things out on their own. [02:55] The more successful people take on more and create less work for others. [03:41] It’s important to have someone who creates great processes. [04:10] David Kim from HubSpot started out as an intern and was a quick learner. [04:46] That’s it for today! [04:51] Go to Marketing School to check out a video that will help you grow your business and to sign up for our live Mastermind. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/4/20195 minutes, 59 seconds
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Advanced SEO Hack That Gets Results in Less Than 30 Minutes | Ep. #1129

In episode #1129, we discuss an advanced SEO hack that gets you results in less than 30 minutes.  Tune in to hear the SEO hacks you should be implementing now. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: An SEO hack that gets results in under 30 minutes. [00:31] The hack is the Frequently Asked Questions page schema. [00:38] When you do a Google search, you’ll see suggestions of ‘People also search for’ topics.  [00:54] If you create an SEO schema on your website’s Frequently Asked Questions page, you’ll take up more real estate on the Google search results page and you will see an increase in click-throughs. [01:12] When Neil did it, his click-through rate doubled, which is the average increase people see with this trick. [01:25] Rand Fishkin talked about how zero-click searches have surpassed organic clicks, so you have to try to win clicks once users reach the search results page. [01:53] Neil argues that you don’t want to manipulate Google results because that will hurt you in the long run. [02:00] Think long-term and think about what’s best for the user. [02:05] As more sites do this, Google will choose the best content to put on its search results, so it won’t benefit you to simply self-promote. [02:23] Matthew Woodward did this on his site and his click-through rate increased from 3% to 8%. [02:43] He has a video on how to do this along with the code he used. [02:50] Once you add the code, you have to go to Google Search Console and submit to index, and you’ll start seeing changes in the search results within minutes. [3:03] That’s it for today! [3:15] To attend our Growth Accelerator Mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/3/20194 minutes, 29 seconds
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Is TikTok The Next Big Thing? | Ep. #1128

In episode #1128, we discuss whether TikTok is the next big thing.  Tune in to hear if you should be investing in this social platform. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic is whether TikTok is the next big thing. [00:30] TikTok is a social network that’s very popular in Asia and is climbing in the rankings on App Annie, which does metrics on revenue and other stats. [00:50] TikTok is on its way to making over $100 million and their valuation is in the billions of dollars. [01:00] The app does short videos, and people are creating funny content including music videos. [01:20] Their typical user drops off after 30 days, which is a problem. [01:34] One of the biggest Chinese tech conglomerates owns it and has put over $1 billion into it. [01:49] Platforms that aren’t sticky and aren’t retaining users tend to end up as fads. [01:56] Neil points out that marketers are always wondering if they should adopt the newest social media platform for their business. [02:05] It’s probably only worth the time and effort if a platform has continued to prove its popularity. [02:25] Even if your business isn’t using Instagram yet, it’s not too late because you don’t have to be the first to adopt a social media platform. [02:40] You should wait to leverage a platform until it hits the mainstream and you know it will work for you, and TikTok is not at that level yet. [02:56] Their user count is growing but they don’t have the reach that Facebook has. [03:03] With poor user retention, TikTok’s user count will probably stagnate and then start to drop. [03:30] Neil and Eric don’t think TikTok is the next big thing, but maybe it could be bigger one day. [03:38] A great social media network to leverage right now is WhatsApp. [03:49] That’s it for today! [03:55] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/2/20195 minutes, 6 seconds
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7 Marketing Tools For The 2nd Half of 2019 | Ep. #1127

In episode #1127, we share 7 marketing tools for the second half of 2019. Tune in to hear what tools you should be using. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: Seven Marketing Tools for the Second Half of 2019 [00:30] Number 1: Rafflepress is a new WordPress plugin that allows you to run contests. [00:54] Number 2: Google Data Studio allows you to create custom reports and dashboards from your existing Google data sources. [01:28] Number 3: Pattern89 does artificial intelligence for Facebook ads and YouTube to help you optimize your advertising. [01:46] Companies see an average of a 21% performance improvement on their Facebook ads using Pattern89. [01:53] Number 4: Jetson AI allows you to sell your products or services through voice search on home consoles like Google Home and Amazon Alexa. [02:51] Number 5: Hull.io is a customer data platform that uses the data you already have to generate leads for your business and build outreach strategies around them. [03:41] Eric recommends that only businesses with at least five figures of monthly website traffic consider using this tool because they will benefit most from it. [03:56] Number 6: Price Intelligently Calculator from ProfitWell is a tool to help you calculate the best pricing strategy for your business to help you make the maximum amount of money. [04:25] Their price optimization typically leads to a 15% increase in new revenue. [04:49] Number 7 is Intercom, an all-in-one customer engagement tool that lets you chat with them directly, create email campaigns, show them specifically tailored content, and more. [05:37] That’s it for today! [05:45]To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/1/20197 minutes
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How to Simulcast to Instagram | Ep. #1126

In episode #1126, we discuss how to go live on multiple social media platforms at once. As creators it is crucial to share your content on as many platforms as possible, so you can reach all your audiences in one effort. Tune in to hear how to simulcast to Instagram and why it’s important. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Going Live on Multiple Social Platforms. [00:30] What is simulcasting and why is it important? [01:01] Our favorite simulcasting tool: Restream. [01:16] The platforms we are missing at the moment. [01:42] How to re-stream to Instagram with Yellow Duck. [02:06] What to keep in mind when putting out content on Instagram. [02:35] Your audience and social platform will affect the type of content you put out. [02:51] The similarities between all “Live” platforms, even Mixer.  [03:20] That’s it for today! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/31/20194 minutes, 38 seconds
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Is Growth Hacking Still Relevant? | Ep. #1125

In episode #1125, we discuss growth hacking and if it is still relevant. Tune in to hear our thoughts! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: Is Growth Hacking Still Relevant? [00:40] Around 2012, one of Neil’s partners coined the term, “growth hacking”. [01:49] Growth hacking isn’t dead, but Neil doesn’t care for the term. [02:20] We’ve both been called growth hackers, but we prefer to be called marketers. [02:55] Evolve your skills as a marketer. Think about long-term growth. [03:11] Growth hackers think about the variables and long-term growth. [03:36] That’s it for today! [03:43] Go to Marketing School to check out a video that will help you grow your business and to sign up for our live Mastermind. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/30/20194 minutes, 51 seconds
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When's the Right Time to Jump into a New Social Network? | Ep. #1124

In episode #1124, we discuss when you should start using a new social network. Tune in to hear when you should leverage a trending new social network. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: The Right Time to Jump into a New Social Network [00:34] TikTok is a new social network that has taken off. [00:45] It’s easier if you’re an early adopter, but if you have the money, wait for the new site to establish itself. [01:15] Just because Snapchat is popular, doesn’t mean you can go in there and figure out how to monetize. [02:35] Neil’s rule of thumb is that if a social network has less than $1 billion market cap, he doesn’t pay attention to them. [02:50] Social networks are based off of user growth, not actual value. [03:15] If the network is growing and they are being talked about, look into it. [03:45] TikTok’s current revenue is well into the millions. [03:47] That’s it for today! [03:50] Go to Marketing School to check out a video that will help you grow your business and to sign up for our live Mastermind. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/29/20195 minutes, 3 seconds
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Should You Integrate Virtual Reality Into Your Marketing? | Ep. #1123

In episode #1123, we discuss whether you should integrate VR into your marketing. Tune in to hear if you should leverage this up and coming technology. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: Should You Integrate VR into Your Marketing? [00:36] Facebook bought Oculus for a lot of money. [01:03] VR is happening in gaming, but it’s not pervasive across different industries. [01:22] Neil sees AR being used more than VR. [01:35] It’s not realistic for VR to take off right now. [01:50] Neil thinks a future much like “Ready Player One” is on the horizon. [02:22] Halo just came out with a VR experience. [02:38] That’s it for today! [02:43] Go to Marketing School to check out a video that will help you grow your business and to sign up for our live Mastermind. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/28/20193 minutes, 58 seconds
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How to Become a Great Marketing Strategist | Ep. #1122

In episode #1122, we discuss how you can become a great marketing strategist. Tune in to hear how you can be great. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: How to Become a Great Marketing Strategist [00:37] Check out our episode on the difference between strategies and tactics. [01:22] You want to specialize in marketing. [01:35] You need to look at a lot of businesses and see what they are doing to grow. [02:25] Talk to people who have done it before and get their input. [02:35] Neil likes to offer people money for their time on the phone. [03:05] Don’t fire before aiming. [03:38] Remember to be patient, as it takes years of experience to be great. [03:45] That’s it for today! [03:49] Go to Marketing School to check out a video that will help you grow your business and to sign up for our live Mastermind. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/27/20195 minutes, 4 seconds
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Are Chatbots Still Relevant? | Ep. #1121

In episode #1121, we discuss if chat bots are worth using. Tune in to hear how they can possibly help your business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: Are Chat Bots Still Worth It? [00:38] Popular chat bot services are Intercom and Drift. [01:30] In general, they convert well and are worth it. [01:45] Just having a chat bot won’t work if you don’t create a logical funnel. [02:26] ManyChat is the Goliath in the industry and they work within Facebook. [02:51] Get in on the early days of chat bots, while they still work. [03:02] That’s it for today! [03:06] Go to Marketing School to check out a video that will help you grow your business and to sign up for our live Mastermind. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/26/20194 minutes, 18 seconds
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How to Supercharge Your Engagement | Ep. #1120

In episode #1120, we discuss how to supercharge your engagements. Tune in to hear how you can boost all of your social engagements. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: How to Supercharge Your Engagements [00:40] Encouraging comments will help bump your post. [01:01] Try responding to comments that you receive and engage followers. [02:12] This strategy doesn’t work as well as it used to, because algorithms detect if you’re outright asking for comments. [02:36] Play to the specific platform on which you are posting. [02:57] Live is a priority right now on LinkedIn. [03:25] Email blasts used to help boost engagements, but it isn’t working as well as it once did. [03:55] You need native engagements on social platforms. [04:18] That’s it for today! [04:23] Go to Marketing School to check out a video that will help you grow your business and to sign up for our live Mastermind. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/25/20195 minutes, 31 seconds
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How to Hire Amazing Designers For Cheap | Ep. #1119

In episode #1119, we discuss how you can find amazing designers on the cheap. Tune in to hear where we find quality workers for affordable rates. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: How to Hire Amazing Designers on the Cheap [00:40] Neil usually goes to Dribbble to find quality writers for inexpensive rates. [01:40] Make sure you find someone with a relevant portfolio and body of work. [02:16] Eric was hesitant to use Dribbble, but has found that the people he hired did good work. [02:40] Some freelancers on Dribbble can be high-ranking creative directors, but that won’t be listed on their profile. [03:01] When you find someone you like, keep them on and pay an hourly rate. [03:26] Follow Dribbble on Instagram, because they highlight top designers. [03:45] That’s it for today! [03:51] Go to Marketing School to check out a video that will help you grow your business and to sign up for our live Mastermind. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/24/20195 minutes, 4 seconds
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​Is it Good to Be "Jack of All Trades" in Digital Marketing | Ep. #1118

In episode #1118, we discuss whether it is useful to be a Digital Marketing Jack-of-All-Trades. Tune in to hear our take! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: Is it Useful to be a Jack-of-All-Trades in Digital Marketing? [00:44] Eric focused on one thing when he started out. [00:58] After that, he branched out, because there is little security is focusing on only one aspect of content marketing. [01:25] Get good at one thing and then branch out. [02:12] Neil agrees that you can specialize, but you need to learn how to do other things. [02:30] If you want to be a CMO, you need to know a multitude of things. [02:49] That’s it for today! [02:54] Go to Marketing School to check out a video that will help you grow your business and to sign up for our live Mastermind. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/23/20193 minutes, 59 seconds
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Does Live Cannibalize Your Video Audience | Ep. #1117

In episode #1117, we discuss whether going live cannibalized your video audience. Tune in to hear about our experiences with this. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: Does Live Cannibalize Your Video Audience? [01:02] It has not cannibalized our podcast audience.  [01:15] We always get viewers that had previously never heard of us. [01:30] It might cannibalize your audience in that you will get fewer total views. [02:25] We find that it boosts our subscribers overall. [02:50] To help prevent cannibalizing your content, create different content for live and your posted videos. [02:59] That’s it for today! [03:03]  Go to Marketing School to check out a video that will help you grow your business. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/22/20194 minutes, 18 seconds
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How Neil and Eric View Business Differently | Ep. #1116

In episode #1116, we discuss our different approaches to business. Tune in to hear where we differ and if it matters. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: Our Different Approaches to Business [00:33] Neil has been in business for 17 years, while Eric has been in business for 5. [00:55] Eric tends to be more patient. [01:25] The average person would say to invest your money, but Eric likes to redeploy any money he makes. [02:38] Neil is big on doing one thing and one thing only. [03:05] Eric likes to diversify more often. [05:25] Neil has a hiring philosophy, wherein he likes to hire people with a certain type and amount of experience. [07:00] At one point, Eric sold his home to float his business. [08:36] Neither of us is right or wrong, we just have different approaches to running a business. [09:22] The older we get, the more stuck in our ways we will be. [09:40] We don’t push each other to conform to each other’s ideals. [10:08] That’s it for today! [10:15] Go to Marketing School to check out a video that will help you grow your business. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/21/201911 minutes, 23 seconds
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Marketing Tactics on Which We Disagree | Ep. #1115

In episode #1115, we discuss marketing tactics on which we disagree. Tune in to hear why we don’t see eye-to-eye on everything. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: Marketing Tactics on Which We Disagree [00:36] Eric didn’t agree with Neil’s method of buying Facebook Likes. [01:05] It’s a method that worked, until it didn’t. [01:22] We agree on most things. [01:30] Eric goes live more than Neil does. [01:40] Neil has gotten better results when he focuses on big channels and big wins. [01:55] Eric is better at splitting his focus. [03:10] In general, Neil is quicker to execute things. [03:40] We are at different stages of our careers. [03:50] This is why our methods vary. [04:51] Different things work for different people. [05:30] That’s it for today! [05:33] Go to Marketing School to check out a video that will help you grow your business. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/20/20196 minutes, 42 seconds
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Is Patreon Worth It? | Ep. #1114

In episode #1114, we discuss whether Patreon is worth using. Tune in to hear if you should be using or ignoring Patreon. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: Is Patreon Worth It? [00:33] Patreon is a way to invite people to become monthly patrons and donate money to help you complete your artistic (or other) endeavors. [00:58] This is mostly a podcast and YouTube phenomenon. [01:18] Eric doesn’t think you can make a living using Patreon, so it’s not worth it. [02:22] In general, you can make way more money having a good product or service instead of asking people for money. [02:40] Think of Patreon money as extra or free money, instead of your main source of income. [02:49] That’s it for today! [02:54] To attend our Growth Accelerator Mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/19/20194 minutes, 7 seconds
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Our Favorite Marketing Channel | Ep. #1113

In episode #1113, we discuss our favorite marketing channels. Tune in to hear which methods we prefer. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: Our Favorite Marketing Channels [00:35] Eric loves streaming right now. [01:20] Neil’s favorite marketing channel is simply building a good product or service. [01:45] If you create a good product, it markets itself. [02:45] Leverage your great product by having good branding. [03:10] What is right for us, may not be right for you. [04:12] That’s it for today! [04:18] To attend our Growth Accelerator Mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/18/20195 minutes, 34 seconds
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Where Digital Marketing is Headed | Ep. #1112

In episode #1112, we discuss where digital marketing is headed in the future. Tune in to hear how you can prepare for the changing landscape of digital marketing. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: The Future of Digital Marketing [01:00] The offline and online world are merging. [01:10] There are smart refrigerators now and your oven may be able to help with recipes in the future. [01:30] Smart homes are becoming more common. [01:33] The Harlem Globetrotters parent company is doing a partnership with the game, “Halo”. [02:24] Zero-click searches are continuing to increase in frequency. [02:45] Optimize your titles and meta-descriptions to help with voice search. [04:10] If you get ahead of this, you will be ready when it is the dominant search method. [04:32] That’s it for today! [04:36] To attend our Growth Accelerator Mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/17/20195 minutes, 42 seconds
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Is it Too Late to Start a Podcast? | Ep. #1111

In episode #1111, we discuss if it’s too late for you to start a podcast. Tune in to hear if you missed the boat. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: Is it too Late to Start a Podcast? [00:33] There are over a billion blogs, millions of YouTube shows, and hundreds of thousands of podcasts in the US alone. [01:34] When starting a podcast, you have to be patient, because you won’t get traction right away. [02:30] It takes time to compound your audience. If you start now and stay consistent, things will pick up over time. [02:55] Don’t expect to make money right away. [03:05] If you seek to add value, you will do well. [04:15] The podcast numbers keep going up over time. [04:27] That’s it for today! [04:32] To attend our Growth Accelerator Mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/16/20195 minutes, 42 seconds
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How to 19x Your Content Output| Ep. #1110

In episode #1110, we discuss the many ways you can increase your content output to 19x it’s usual amount. Tune in to hear the many ways you can increase your output. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: How to Increase Your Content Output by 19 [00:40] Eric and Neil took the podcast and spread it across different platforms. [01:30] They could also turn the episodes into blog posts and repost them in other formats. [02:17] You can then re-post any blog posts on social media platforms. [02:40] Going live is another way to promote one piece of content. [03:20] Twitch streaming is also another new way to promote your content. [03:45] You need to have an omni-channel approach, because no one channel is the best way. [04:10] Apply the rule of seven. [04:18] That’s it for today! [04:31] To attend our Growth Accelerator Mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/15/20195 minutes, 52 seconds
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Should You Charge on an Hourly, Monthly or Yearly Basis? | Ep. #1109

In episode #1109, we discuss how you should structure your pricing plan. Tune in to hear how you should charge your customers. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: Your Pricing Plan [00:30] Should you charge hourly, monthly, or annually? [00:35] When you trade hours for dollars, you cannot scale. [02:04] You just need steady income, so make sure there is a contract for at least a year, no matter how you bill. [03:05] Monthly is fine, but yearly is ideal. [03:15] If you can’t get customers to commit to a year, get them to commit to less time, but not month by month. [03:40] Neil has made money by charging an hourly rate, so it’s not a complete fail. [04:02] When you’re starting out, take whatever you can get. [04:10] That’s it for today! [04:16] To attend our Growth Accelerator Mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/14/20195 minutes, 41 seconds
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Is AppSumo Worth It? | Ep. #1108

In episode #1108, we discuss if AppSumo is worth using. Tune in to hear what it is and if it is right for your business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: Is AppSumo Worth it? [00:30] AppSumo is like Groupon, but for applications. [00:57] They can blast your app to their mailing list and will split the conversions with you. [02:04] If you need the quick revenue hit, it’s worth it. [02:30] It could help you keep your business up and running. [03:18] In general, you will get more return from long-term partnerships than AppSumo. [03:41] That’s it for today! [03:47] To attend our Growth Accelerator Mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/13/20195 minutes, 3 seconds
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How to Leverage Product Hunt to Gain More Traffic | Ep. #1107

In episode #1107, we discuss how you can leverage Product Hunt to increase your traffic. Tune in to hear how to use this site to your advantage. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: Leveraging Product Hunt for Increased Traffic [00:32] Product Hunt is like Reddit. [00:45] We used to market our podcast on PH. [01:21] The key is to submit after midnight on PH. [01:30] Engage as much as possible. [02:34] Have good descriptions and reviews. [02:55] Make sure people share your posts. [03:18] Eric used to check PH every day, but that’s not necessary. [03:26] That’s it for today! [03:30] To attend our Growth Accelerator Mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/12/20194 minutes, 43 seconds
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The Best Kind of Growth (pre-tax growth) | Ep. #1106

In episode #1106, we discuss the best kind of growth. Tune in to hear which type of growth is best for your business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: The Best Kind of Growth [00:35] Spend less than you make. [00:45] “Revenue is vanity, profit is sanity.” [01:45] Financial advisors take a cut of what you make. [02:05] You want pre-tax growth, because you want to spend your money before taxes. [03:11] The best way to look at it is: If something works for you, go all in on that tactic. [04:30] Neil used to do some angel investing, but it has slowed down. [04:43] He has been investing in venture funds. [05:25] You can get a great return on investing in venture funds. [05:41] The best kind of growth is investing in yourself. [06:05] You build brand power by investing in yourself. [06:51] That’s it for today! [06:55] To attend our Growth Accelerator Mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/11/20198 minutes, 14 seconds
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You Should Spend the Majority of Your Time on These 2 Things | Ep. #1105

In episode #1105, we discuss how you should spend your time. Tune in to hear on what you should be focusing your energy. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: How You Should Spend Your Time [00:45] Branding! [01:45] Leveraging your brand can help you build a business. [01:54] Brands are defensible. [02:25] When you have a recognizable brand, you have a leg-up on the competition. [02:45] Branding can bring in higher conversions. [03:54] That’s it for today! [04:01] To attend our Growth Accelerator Mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/10/20195 minutes, 36 seconds
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Here’s What We Are Doing With Our Own Mastermind | Ep. #1104

In episode #1104, we discuss our future Mastermind group. Tune in to hear what our group is all about! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: Our Mastermind Group [01:00] We like hanging out with driven people. [01:05] We want it to be about 100-150 people. [01:15] We plan to have about three meetings per year. [02:04] We’re hoping people will share the tactics that helped them scale their businesses. [03:20] We’re going to share our knowledge of what works. [04:15] We want to make sure everyone joining the Mastermind is on the same professional level. [04:57] That’s it for today! [05:03] To attend our Growth Accelerator Mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/9/20196 minutes, 28 seconds
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The Most Successful People Do This | Ep. #1103

In episode #1103, we discuss habits that contribute to success. Tune in to hear what you should be doing to ensure your success. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: Habits That Contribute to Success [00:45] The most successful people take time to think. [00:55] Block out time just to strategize and contemplate your business. [02:05] Neil blocks out time for himself, but finds that the problem with this approach is that it doesn’t work for startups and small businesses. [02:38] Successful people find an opportunity and leverage it quickly. [03:20] Go after a big market and execute quickly. [03:40] Focus and be passionate about what you do. [04:05] Sitting down and thinking won’t work if you don’t have financial success first. [05:03] That’s it for today! [05:08] To attend our Growth Accelerator Mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/8/20196 minutes, 37 seconds
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How Much Should You Charge Clients? | Ep. #1103

In episode #1102, we discuss what you should charge your clients. Tune in to hear how you can figure out the right rate. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: How Much You Should Charge Clients[00:45] Neil bases his rate off of one simple thing. [00:50] Ask what the client’s budget is! [01:05] The scope of rates can really vary, so budgeting is important. [01:20] Figure out what it will take to achieve their goals. [02:15] Position the conversation around values. [02:30] Every client will say that they can spend unlimited money for absolute results. [03:03] Check out the book Win Without Pitching. [03:28] If you guarantee results, they may be willing to pay more for you than a competitor. [03:50] Offer three pricing options. [04:03] Charged based on value. [04:15] If you are worried about charging too much, you’re probably just starting out and are afraid to lose business. [04:30] Sometimes, in the beginning, you need to build a reputation before you build revenue. [04:46] That’s it for today! [04:52] To attend our Growth Accelerator Mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/7/20196 minutes, 52 seconds
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Are Masterminds Really Worth It? | Ep. #1101

In episode #1101, we discuss whether Mastermind groups or worth the time and money. Tune in to hear if you should be in a Mastermind. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: If Masterminds are Worth It [00:33] A Mastermind group is a discussion session centered around a specific topic, industry, or purpose. [01:15] You can have one with as little as 5 people. [01:48] The groups can also get as large as a couple hundred people. [02:05] Some groups make a profit and others are free. [02:33] In India, the groups are very costly. [03:10] Spending $10,000/year is worth it to Eric, because Masterminds helped save his business. [03:40] If it doesn’t work out, you probably picked the wrong Mastermind. [04:14] Ideally, other group members should be on your level or higher. [04:30] You don’t want someone to be just starting out, because they won’t help you. [04:54] That’s it for today! [05:02] To attend our Growth Accelerator Mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/6/20196 minutes, 52 seconds
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What’s the Best Way to Learn Marketing When You Don’t Have Your Own Site | Ep. #1100

In episode #1100, we discuss the best way to market, when you don’t have a website. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: The Best Way to Learn Marketing, When You Don’t Have a Website [00:33] Neil didn’t always have a website, so he built a Wordpress site. [00:38] The best place to learn about Wordpress is at WP Beginner. [01:05] You can intern, volunteer, read blogs, etc. to learn how to build a site, but the best way is to learn by doing. [02:10] We’ve talked about where to learn marketing before. [02:45] If you work for free, it’s a way to learn. [03:10] However, when you pay someone, people are more motivated. [03:23] That’s it for today! [03:27] To attend our Growth Accelerator Mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/5/20194 minutes, 45 seconds
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How Often Does Digital Marketing Really Change? | Ep. #1099

In episode #1099, we discuss how often digital marketing changes. Tune in to hear how you can stay up-to-date! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: How Often Digital Marketing Changes [00:50] When we include the year on things, it helps with click-throughs. [00:59] Every time you change the year, your clicks increase. [01:30] Marketing can change drastically because of algorithm updates. [02:00] When we create videos and podcasts, the advice changes as the algorithms change. [02:15] We’ve been recording for 3 years, so our new advice becomes contradictory. [02:54] Google made 13,000 changes to the algorithm in one year. [03:20] Digital marketing changes on a daily basis. [03:30] Always test and tweak in order to stay up-to-date. [03:33] That’s it for today! [03:40] To attend our Growth Accelerator Mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/4/20195 minutes, 12 seconds
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How to Respond to Poor Reviews | Ep. #1098

In episode #1098, we discuss how you should deal with poor reviews. Tune in to hear how we deal with negative reviews. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: How to Respond to Poor Reviews [01:00] The first thing you should do is see why you are getting poor reviews. [01:10] Then tell people how you are tackling the problem. [02:38] Eric’s business has a three-star review on Glassdoor. [02:56] He thinks they gave a thoughtful answer to the comment. [04:05] Eric and Neil don’t tend to give businesses bad reviews. [04:22] They prefer to deal with it in person or in a personal fashion. [04:56] That’s it for today! [05:05] To attend our Growth Accelerator Mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/3/20196 minutes, 21 seconds
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Does Rich Anchor Text Still Matter? | Ep. # 1097

In episode #1097, we discuss whether rich anchor text matters. Tune in to hear if this method of link building is still effective. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: Does Rich Anchor Text Still Matter? [00:57] Neil recently made a blog post about this. [01:10] He tried a bunch of link building tactics. [01:20] He found that anchor text is one of the biggest drivers in rankings. [01:48] If you overdo it with rich anchor text, the algorithm will catch it and your rankings will suffer. [02:30] Also remember to build links the “natural” way. [03:00] Investigate your competitors’ ratios of rich anchor text. [03:32] That’s it for today! [03:47] To attend our Growth Accelerator Mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/2/20195 minutes, 10 seconds
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When You Should Build Links to a Piece of Content | Ep. #1096

In episode #1096, we discuss when it’s the right time to build links to a piece of content. Tune in to hear when you should be focused on link building. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: When You Should Build Links to a Piece of Content [00:50] If content is ranking well and in striking distance of being top 3, you can use GSC or Ahrefs to help you. [01:30] If you don’t have domain authority, build your links on the top ten keywords. [02:22] Ahrefs has a tool that will help you see how many back links you would need to build. [03:00] If you have a big budget, but no domain authority, it would be wise to start building links. [03:13] That’s it for today! [03:20] To attend our Growth Accelerator Mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/1/20194 minutes, 35 seconds
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When Should You Upgrade A Piece of Content? | Ep. #1095

In episode #1095, we discuss when you should upgrade your content. Tune in to hear when and how content should be improved upon. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: When You Should Upgrade a Piece of Content [00:57] Upgrading means making your content better. [01:10] Better can mean more thorough or more relevant. [01:45] Using SEMRush, you can look at the top pages and see their stats. [02:31] You can upgrade manually. [02:50] Let us know what your roadblocks are to upgrading your content. [03:30] Within 30 days of upgrading, you should see results. [03:45] Look at the head terms for which you rank and weave the long-form versions into the content. [04:41] That’s it for today! [04:47] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/31/20196 minutes, 24 seconds
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The Difference Between Strategies and Tactics | Ep. # 1094

In episode #1094, we discuss the difference between strategies and tactics. Tune in to hear what the difference is and why it matters. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Difference Between Strategies and Tactics [00:45] Strategies are overarching concepts. [01:05] A tactic is a method of operation. [02:01] Tactics are what help you achieve your strategy.  [03:18] Focus on one strategy at a time. [03:42] A great tactic is spending 50% of your time updating old content. [04:17] That’s it for today! [04:48] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/30/20195 minutes, 59 seconds
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The Genius of Superhuman’s Marketing | Ep. #1093

In episode #1093, we discuss the tool Superhuman and how effective their marketing is. Tune in to hear why their marketing is ingenious.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Genius of Super-Human’s Marketing [00:38] Superhuman is an email client that helps you reach inbox-zero. [01:09] They raised $33 Million to build an email product. [01:34] They built a product that just works. [02:08] They created a wait list to generate further interest. [02:30] Superhuman is making $5 Million in annual revenue and their current waiting list is 180,000 people long. [02:50] Some think they are exaggerating their waiting list size. [03:50] Eric pays for Superhuman and he loves it. [04:17] He feels it helps him work quickly. [05:15] The question is whether $30 is worth saving 2 hours per month. [06:55] Often times, you have to fail before you succeed. [07:19] That’s it for today! [07:29] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/29/20198 minutes, 43 seconds
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Where Our Live Events Are Going From Here | Ep. #1092

In episode #1092, we discuss where our live events are going from here. Tune in to hear the purpose behind our future Marketing School Live events. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:52] Today’s Topic: Where Our Live Events are Going From Here [01:05] Our Marketing School Intensives are going to happen once per month. [01:15] We are going to test out the process to see how it goes. [01:24] Our goal is to help people improve and grow their businesses.  [02:38] We want to do these events the way we think they should be done. [02:51] We wanted to take the best parts of other live events and turn it into one event. [03:10] These events are for growth-oriented, open-minded people. [04:10] If what you’re doing works, do more of it. [04:28] That’s it for today! [04:35] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/28/20195 minutes, 45 seconds
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How to Increase Your Probability of Breakthrough Marketing Success | Ep. #1091

In episode #1091, Ryan Bonnici walks us through his marketing hacks. Tune in to hear how you can increase your probability of breakthrough marketing success. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:52] Today’s Topic: How to Increase Your Probability of Breakthrough Marketing Success [01:20] You should focus on traffic before you focus on conversions. [01:51] Ryan is really social and loves connecting with new people, so follow him on Twitter! [03:10] People don’t create content for all stages of the funnel, which they absolutely should. [05:31] The conversion rate at top-of-funnel traffic is obviously lower than at the bottom of the funnel. [06:10] Top marketers measure content at a topic level. [09:40] It’s important to do keyword research. [11:45] It’s important to have a good relationship with sales. [12:00] You need to have a strong common language between marketing and sales. [13:45] You need to set up an SLA. [15:40] It’s possible to extrapolate future success from current sales metrics. [17:40] It’s important to leverage good reviews. [18:00] HubSpot does a good job at being transparent. [18:25] Marketers need to have more say in packaging and design. [18:40] RxBar is a great example of transparent packaging. [21:00] There are not enough marketers that create and build strong personal brands. [21:27] The most important part of branding, is that you need to have a unique viewpoint. [22:35] Marketers must be willing to exist in the public eye. [24:34] Creating content is important to building your brand. [27:45] Beat your competitors at their own game. [29:31] BuzzSumo helps you see what your competitors are sharing, but not if the content is resonating with their audience. [31:15] Make sure to wrap your links, so you get more conversions. [31:30] If you’re scheduling a lot of content, you need to check when your audience is online. [33:05] Email Ryan if you want further content from him and his company. [33:32] That’s it for today! [33:41] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/27/201935 minutes, 5 seconds
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Marketing Tactics To Drive Business Growth with Yaniv Masjedi | Ep. #1090

In episode #1090, we offer a clip from Eric’s conversation with Yaniv from our Marketing School Live event. Tune in to hear them discuss Yaniv’s method for success. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:52] Today’s Topic: A Conversation with Yaniv from Nextiva [01:30] Nextiva’s core product is business phone service. [01:50] They have a team of over a thousand people and compete with large companies all over the world. [02:06] They are making over $170 Million in annual revenue. [04:26] Affiliates are a big part of their business. [05:41] It’s a great way to put content out on high-domain-authority sites. [06:08] Being relentless is the thing that made Nextiva the success that it is. [07:50] When hiring, Yaniv focuses on three principles. [07:55] Hire people who are great at what they do. [08:26] Surround yourself with “doers”. [09:12] Don’t hire assholes. [10:02] Disney used to test people before the interview even began. [13:15] Nextiva launches products fairly often. [13:30] People don’t often leverage a LinkedIn takeover: simple video posts from your whole team on the same day. [14:45] Gaetano DiNardi has mastered the art of engaging, viral posts. [15:40] Monthly, Nextiva spends half a million dollars on Ad Words. [16:11] Yaniv encourages the use of exit pop-ups. [19:33] The top complaint most employees have is poor communication. [20:01] So, Nextiva set out to fix that problem. [20:46] They realized people hate emails and reading, so they created a weekly video update. [23:24] The best part of Nextiva’s landing pages are reviews of the company being compared to their competitors. [24:22] Cameo is the best new tool that Yaniv has added to his workflow. [28:32] Yaniv does all his work on his iPad Pro. [30:20] Yaniv gets better at marketing by surrounding himself with other smart marketers. [30:38] He finds LinkedIn to be a great resource for articles and insights. [31:10] That’s it for today! [31:16] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/26/201932 minutes, 39 seconds
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How to Market in a Recession | Ep. #1089

In episode #1089, we bring you another portion of the Q & A from our Marketing School Live event in June. Tune in to hear us answer questions about the coming recession, HubSpot, and the future of voice search. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:52] Today’s Topic: Marketing School Live Q & A Part V [01:00] What impact will the recession have on CPA’s and the start-up world? [01:12] Paid media is getting more and more expensive. [01:27] If the costs go up, eventually, the ROI and costs will break even. [02:15] It doesn’t matter how the market is doing, people will keep going if there will be profitability down the line. [02:45] What are the most important metrics or KPI’s when it comes to marketing? [03:41] If you can build up a big enough brand, you can create demand with consumers. [04:45] What is Eric playing right now? [04:47] Eric is playing Fortnite and often plays Smash Brothers with his team. [05:10] Segment is encroaching on Hull’s space, but Hull still does it better. [05:45] Is there any other service besides HubSpot? [05:56] There are ways to fill in the gaps, but there aren’t many tools to compete with HubSpot. [06:15] If you tell a company what isn’t working, they will often work to improve their product or service. [06:45] Voice search is going to continue to grow. [07:25] No one has created a way for a consumer to ask a question and make a purchase.  [08:49] That’s it for today! [08:57] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/25/201910 minutes, 21 seconds
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What Will Digital Marketing Look Like in 20 Years? | Ep. #1088

In episode #1088, we bring you another portion of the Q & A from our Marketing School Live event in June. Tune in to hear us discuss the best way to do link building and the impact of digital marketing 20 years down the road. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:52] Today’s Topic: Marketing School Live Q & A Part IV [00:56] What is the quickest and most efficient way to do link building on a budget? [01:30] When you’ve created something really good to which it is worth being linked, people will reach out and help you. [02:12] Whatever industry you’re in, there are tools there to help you. [02:50] What is the endgame for Eric and Neil?  [03:00] What is the impact of digital marketing 20 years down the road? [03:30] Neil doesn’t quite have an endgame in mind, but he does have simple goals about spending time with family. [04:05] Neil doesn’t feel that he needs to make a lot of money. [06:22] Eric is happy with his position in life, as well. [06:45] In a few years, Neil believes the majority of ads you will see will be interconnected with your smart devices. [07:40] Your smart kitchen appliances could potentially make recommendations. [08:20] Social tools are no longer seen as utilities and the government may try to take over, because social media can influence elections. [08:47] That’s it for today! [08:57] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/24/201910 minutes, 18 seconds
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Will Publishing a Book Help You With Marketing? | Ep. #1087

In episode #1087, we bring you another portion of the Q & A from our Marketing School Live event in June. Tune in to hear us discuss whether SEO is different across the globe, if books are good marketing tools, and so much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:52] Today’s Topic: Marketing School Live Q & A Part III [01:03] Are SEO techniques different in different countries? [01:10] Sometimes Google will make changes in major markets first, but eventually it’s all the same everywhere. [01:50] Are books good marketing and branding tools? [02:00] The economics of publishing weren’t great for Neil. [03:00] Neil felt his publisher was unecessarily pushy. [04:02] Eric had a different goal than Neil did, when publishing his book. [04:25] Being able to leverage an audience is a powerful outcome. [05:20] The site Muscle for Life does well, because the site’s creator published kindle books and only pays for advertising on Amazon. [07:05] Why do Eric and Neil like Intercom best? [07:20] Intercom has greater functionality than MobileMonkey and ManyChat. [08:25] The biggest threat to the agency model is automation. [09:15] Incentive models are misaligned. [09:30] When they pay for performance, the incentives are much more aligned. [10:29] That’s it for today! [10:37] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/23/201911 minutes, 59 seconds
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Should You Start a Mastermind Group? | Ep. #1086

In episode #1086, we bring you another portion of the Q & A from our Marketing School Live event in June. Tune in to hear us discuss the use and creation of Mastermind groups. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:54] Today’s Topic: Marketing School Live Q & A Part II [01:50] What are good tips for putting together a Mastermind group? [02:10] What is your motivation for putting together a group in the first place? [03:15] Eric’s group meets every six months. [03:30] Before that, he had monthly dinners, but he didn’t curate the attendees as well as he should have. [03:54] Look at this template for Mastermind groups: Mastermind Talks. [04:25] You want to facilitate a bond between members. [04:55] You can always join a Mastermind, but creating your own can prove useful if you have your own business thesis. [05:25] Try to create a group where you surround yourself with people you would want to see all the time. [05:58] Neil found this was better, because meetings weren’t as conducive as frequent check-in’s were. [06:40] Hanging out with like-minded people will help you achieve your goals. [07:45] A lot of Neil’s friends aren’t in his industry, but they are similarly driven. [08:40] That’s it for today! [08:55] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/22/201910 minutes, 10 seconds
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How Do You Grow a Podcast Audience? | Ep. #1085

In episode #1085, we present a segment of the Q & A from our Marketing School Live event.  Tune in to hear some insightful questions from the conference attendees. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:54] Today’s Topic: Marketing School Live Q & A [01:40] What worked for us was doing a daily podcast. [02:00] John Lee Dumas agrees that publishing daily increases your reach and potential ad revenue. [02:38] Create a mobile exit pop-up to convince people to subscribe. [02:54] Pay bloggers with a similar audience to write a post about your show. [03:07] As people to rate, review, and subscribe. [04:25] We got our start after we finally had a face-to-face meeting at a Taco Bell. [07:00] The idea for workshops came from Mastermind groups of which we have been a part. [09:45] Reaching out to influencers for back links can be effective, but it’s not a sure thing. [10:10] That’s it for today! [10:17] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/21/201911 minutes, 40 seconds
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The Future of Digital Marketing According to Neil Patel | Ep. #1084

Episode #1084 is another special edition installment, recorded at our Marketing School Live event in LA.  Tune in to hear Neil discuss the future of digital marketing and what you can do to stay on top. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:54] Today’s Topic: The Future of Digital Marketing According to Neil Patel [01:30] When you work with companies of all sizes, you notice trends and patterns in the industry. [02:40] I see every single side of marketing. [03:20] There are at least a billion blogs on the Internet. [03:30] Do we honestly need this many blogs? [04:15] All companies are leveraging digital marketing. [06:22] We are all worried about another recession. [06:32] However, during the last recession, Google’s revenue went up. [07:32] Marketing is going omni-channel. [07:47] Google has the majority of the revenue, with Facebook a close second. [10:06] In general, social shares are declining. [10:25] Google doesn’t penalize for duplicate content. [12:25] If you don’t keep updating your content, you won’t maintain your rankings. [14:11] Conversion rate optimization is not sexy, but it’s effective. [14:35] It’s the smallest investment with the biggest ROI. [17:09] There are so many tools to use to compare your competitors stats with your own. [19:45] Growing traffic used to be a manual process, but can easily be automated using Clickflow. [24:05] Uber and Dropbox came in with so much hype, but when they went public, their stocks didn’t do as well. [24:40] For visibility and omni-channel marketing, always use the Rule of Seven. [27:01] Email and push notifications are still a great way to market. [30:00] The more you focus on conversions, the better off you will be. [30:14] Conventional CRO tactics won’t work anymore. [32:55] Personalized messaging is a great tactic. [33:12] Chat is responsible for 28% of Neil’s sales. [36:15] Anything you do in marketing and business should be researched and tested. [37:12] That’s it for today! [37:26] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/20/201938 minutes, 49 seconds
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7 Proven Marketing Hacks That Work Really Well | Ep. #1083

Episode #1083 is another special, extra-long installment of Marketing School. Eric discusses proven marketing hacks that work really well. Tune in to hear this free segment from the Marketing School Live event in LA. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:54] Today’s Topic: 7 Proven Marketing Hacks That Work Really Well [02:00] People get on the paid ads hamster wheel too often. [02:15] People also get stuck paying people for bad content. [02:55] Content MVP’s. [03:45] Top-performing content is often around 2000 words. [04:28] People forget about links. [06:07] Problogger is a great place to hire good writers. [07:30] HubSpot hires people just to update content. [09:33] Zero-click searches. [10:16] Eric and Neil do content sprouting. [10:30] Spin content out into different formats. [13:15] Improving metadata is important. [16:20] If you are a penny-pincher, you can use 1KProjects to find abandoned projects in which to invest. [18:32] Customer data platforms. [18:45] These are fairly new. [19:06] The hot thing right now is personalization and Hole.io allows you to do this. [22:41] Doing the right things at the right time is important in terms of sales. [25:15] Chatbots. [27:22] Intercom helps combine chat and email to make your marketing stronger. [28:20] AI for ads. [28:28] Pattern89 is AI for digital ads. [30:00] As long as you make time to do all of these things, you will succeed. [30:15] Consistency is key. [31:17] That’s it for today! [31:33] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   ►Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/19/201932 minutes, 56 seconds
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How To Design Your Thinking For Unstoppable Growth | Ep. #1082

In episode #1082, we give you the opportunity to hear Eric’s conversation with Syed Balkhi from the Marketing School Live event to talk about how to design your thinking for unstoppable growth.  Tune in to hear all about what Syed does and how he runs his business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:55] Today’s Topic: How To Design Your Thinking For Unstoppable Growth [01:15] Syed’s company creates Wordpress plugins.  [02:34] They have over 9 Million websites using their software. [04:31] Syed tries to be consistent and do the simple stuff that delivers over time. [05:15] Syed has personal health goals, because he gained a good deal of weight. [05:40] He applied a similar principle here and did the simplest things with consistency.  [07:58] An external success gap is the gap between what the product does and what the customers use the product for. [10:00] An internal success gap is what your product does and what the user thinks it should do. [10:10] Sometimes, there are things that the product can do, but doesn’t yet, because the company hasn’t anticipated all of the users’ needs. [10:43] Affiliate marketing is having a commision-only sales team. [13:05] If someone is ranking for the best article on marketing, you can reach out to them to try out your product. [17:32] Syed got his first customers through his blog that already had a big following. [17:41] He also used influencer marketing. [19:01] Content marketing is still key to success and Syed leverages this to attract more customers. [21:56] Syed has in-house writers, because he needs people with a certain level of expertise. [24:45] Publish Press is a great tool for tracking content. [27:05] Wordpress powers 34% of the web. [27:30] Syed sees it as the operating system of the web. [29:15] Hiring the right people has helped Syed, as is having a physical planner and blocking off his Fridays. [34:56] Syed found that building relationships (strategic partnerships) with other companies has proven successful. [37:40] Streaks has added a lot of value to Syed’s life; it’s a great accountability tracker. [38:08] The Content Template feature in SEMRush has proven helpful to his company, as well. [38:30] One book Syed recommends is Extreme Revenue Growth. [39:13] That’s it for today! [40:00] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/18/201941 minutes, 8 seconds
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Top 5 Favorite Facebook Marketing Hacks for 2020 and Beyond | Ep. #1081

In episode #1081, we offer a free listen to Larry Kim’s presentation from the Marketing School Live event in Los Angeles. Tune in to hear Larry discuss his hacks for Facebook marketing for 2020 and beyond. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:55] Today’s Topic: Larry Kim’s Top 5 Favorite Facebook Marketing Hacks for 2020 and Beyond [02:15] Larry is from Winnipeg and he’s obsessed with unicorns. [02:47] Larry started WordStream in 2008 out of a bakery he frequented. [03:00] Now the company employs over 300 people managing over $1 Billion in ad spend. [03:20] He sold the business one year ago. [04:22] Facebook is getting in trouble for questionable live streams and censorship. [04:55] The future of Facebook is private groups and messaging. [06:22] Live chats are a core growth marketing area on which to focus.  [08:40] Anything you can do with email marketing,  you can do with messaging. [11:35] Use a chatbot builder like MobileMonkey. [12:45] Surveys are a great way to get user feedback and you can do them using chatbots, so they are more conversational. [15:10] This helps improve conversions. [17:25] In order to improve experiences, you would want to create content around questions people have. [19:11] By making a person confirm that he is doing well in a conversation, you can use that to piggy-back upon and move onto the topic at hand. [19:47] No matter what you’re selling, try to take people on a conversational journey. [22:30] It’s never been easier to grow your email subscriber list. [23:20] Don’t wait for people to message, you have to be more proactive in getting leads. [23:40] A Comment Guard is a strategy for baiting users into messaging your company. [25:05] Another way to engage your audience is to ask an enticing question and offer the actual answer and further information. [28:12] Larry has changed the way he does Facebook ads, so that it sends people into his messenger funnels instead of a landing page. [30:44] After someone becomes a Messenger contact, you can input their info into a Drip campaign and attempt to use upsells. [31:15] You can also remarket people based on conversational criteria. [33:14] There are more daily active users on messaging platforms than on social media, yet less than 1% of companies have the ability to market to those users. [33:27] Engagements rates are 100x better than email marketing. [34:45] That’s it for today! [34:48] Please go to Marketing School for a free copy of Larry’s slides. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   ►Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/17/201936 minutes, 32 seconds
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Should You Charge For A Conference? Neil & Eric Debate | Ep. #1080

In episode #1080, we debate whether you should charge for a conference. Tune in to hear where each of us stands on this issue. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Should You Charge For A Conference? Neil & Eric Debate [00:51] As the day proceeded, Eric realized they could have charged for the event. [01:10] When your content is already free for the most part, it would have been more than fair to charge for the conference. [01:30] Also, charging would have guaranteed a higher attendance rate with higher quality attendees. [02:52] Neil disagrees with Eric’s assessment.  [03:10] Neil prefers to give away information for free. [03:35] Luckily, Intercom and others served as sponsors, which helped offset the costs. [03:51] Neil doesn’t want to make money off of people who are just seeking knowledge. [04:22] Eric thinks it put way too much stress on him and his team and another free event wouldn’t be worth it. [04:45] We are providing value and those surveyed said they would pay for another event. [05:30] Neil feels he didn’t work as much for this event, so he understands Eric’s perspective. [05:50] Tweet at Eric to give us your thoughts! [06:50] That’s it for today! [07:00] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/16/20198 minutes, 13 seconds
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7 Mistakes We Made From Our First Conference | Ep. #1079

In episode #1079, we discuss the mistakes we made while putting on our first conference. Tune in to hear what went wrong and how we dealt with it. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Mistakes We Made From Our First Conference [00:35] Check out the Marketing School Live videos we posted online! [00:50] We had a couple of last-minute hiccups, because there was a lot of miscommunication. [01:30] Another mistake was that the food was amazing, but there were no vegetarian options. [01:57] We didn’t have an emcee.  [02:45] Not charging for tickets hurt us a little bit. [03:00] There wasn’t an easy way to digest and download all the information we shared. [04:22] Eric underestimated the amount of work it would take to get butts in seats. [04:38] Neil thinks that even though people say they are going to come, not everyone actually shows up. [04:54] Last minute, they had a bunch of open seats that they needed to fill. [05:21] That’s it for today! [05:28] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/15/20196 minutes, 35 seconds
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How to Throw A Successful Live Event | Ep. #1078

In episode #1078, we discuss how to throw a successful live event. Tune in to hear how we did it! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Throw A Successful Live Event [01:07] For our first event, it went well. [02:17] Everything was laid out for us at the venue. [02:27] Eric gave the LA office a day off, because he needed them to come in on Saturday to help with the event. [03:00] We had speakers come in from all over the States. [04:30] Eric bartered with his friend to bring a food truck to the live event in exchange for two months of free services. [05:10] We prepared for about six months to put on this live event. [06:08] That’s it for today! [06:17] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/14/20197 minutes, 27 seconds
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How to Make Sense of Traffic Estimates From SEO Tools | Ep. #1077

In episode #1077, we discuss how to make sense of traffic estimates from SEO tools. Tune in to hear how we handle this data. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Make Sense of Traffic Estimates From SEO Tools [00:38] Examples of such tools include: UberSuggest and SEMRush. [01:20] When it comes to these tools, it’s hard to compare them. [01:35] You should use these tools to see how you stack up to your competitors.  [01:50] Always use the same tool for comparisons, so that the data will be similar.[02:50] When looking at these types of tools, Eric looks at trends. [03:30] If Eric sees the traffic value declining, he knows it’s not something worth emulating. [04:40] B2C traffic information tends to be more accurate. [05:00] You can rent out pages that rank for certain keywords. [05:40] That’s it for today! [05:50] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/13/20197 minutes, 2 seconds
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Here’s What You Should Do If You Lost Traffic From the June 2019 Update | Ep. #1076

In episode #1076, we discuss what you should do if you lost traffic from Google’s June update. Tune in to hear what you can do to salvage your rankings. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Here’s What You Should Do If You Lost Traffic From the June 2019 Update [00:45] The June update wasn’t named anything specific. [00:50] It was a core update and people lost a lot of keyword rankings. [01:30] Eric found that even though he lost keywords, the keywords for which they already ranked, got better. [02:40] There’s no clear trend, as it seems like a wash. [03:05] Look at the sites and pages that are ranking in the top ten and learn from what they are doing. [04:25] When these updates happen, it can be a crapshoot. [04:45] Updating content helps you maintain your rankings. [04:50] That’s it for today! [04:59] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just go to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/12/20196 minutes, 14 seconds
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How to Stay Up to Date With The Latest Marketing Trends | Ep. #1075

In episode #1075, we discuss how to stay up to date with the latest marketing trends. Tune in to hear our methods. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Stay Up to Date With The Latest Marketing Trends [00:38] Eric follows a few lists he made on Twitter (for Marketers and Entrepreneurs). [01:00] In addition to Twitter, he uses Nuzzle to show him the newest content from the people he follows. [01:42] Just because something is trending, doesn’t mean it is necessarily effective. [02:05] TikTok, for instance, is popular, but doesn’t have a good ROI. [02:12] Neil likes to see what the trends are and then searches for case studies around them. [03:05] This research helps him determine what to focus on in the future. [04:15] Mastermind groups created for this purpose has proven a helpful way to discuss and dissect marketing trends. [04:58] That’s it for today! [05:10] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just got to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/11/20196 minutes, 28 seconds
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Here’s My Favorite Social Network That You Aren’t Using | Ep. #1074

In episode 1074, we discuss the best social networks that you aren’t using. Tune in to hear which social networks are our favorites. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Here’s My Favorite Social Network That You Aren’t Using [00:40] Neil loves Reddit and thinks not enough people are using it. [01:03] Also, their ads are dirt cheap. [01:30] Discord is another option that Eric likes. [02:40] Neil hasn’t used it himself, as he is not into gaming and music. [03:07] That’s it for today! [03:17] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just got to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/10/20194 minutes, 33 seconds
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How to Effortlessly Create Amazing Content | Ep. #1073

In episode #1073, we discuss how to effortlessly create amazing content. Tune in to hear how! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Effortlessly Create Amazing Content [01:00] Our format is unique and we enjoy making this podcast. [02:01] You don’t have to plan out your content word for word. [03:10] If you’re not enjoying it, creating content becomes hard. [04:05] Timothy Sykes creates great content that helps him make money. [04:20] That’s it for today. [04:31] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just got to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/9/20195 minutes, 52 seconds
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How to Collaborate with Influencers | Ep. #1072

In episode #1072, we discuss how you can collaborate with influencers. Tune in to hear how you can get people to promote your business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Collaborate with Influencers [00:35] Influencers have a lot of power. [01:00] As long as you pick someone relevant to your product, a collaboration could only help. [02:32] Eric had Kevin from the office make a video for his company using the Cameo app. [03:42] Charity Buzz is another site or app that gives you access to well-known people who can promote your service or products. [04:15] Make sure you collaborate with people in your niche. [04:22] That’s it for today! [04:30] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just got to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/8/20195 minutes, 50 seconds
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7 Conversion Hacks to Test Before 2019 Ends | Ep. #1071

In episode #1071, we discuss 7 conversion hacks. Tune in to hear which hacks you should try out. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Conversion Hacks to Test Before 2019 Ends [00:33] 1: Intercom. [00:45] Intercom has expanded their products and features. [01:29] 2: Paid advertising. [01:45] Remarket people with a video when they don’t convert from the original ad. [02:31] 3: Hull [02:37] Customer data platforms like Hull help you target the right customers. [03:15] 4: Gong. [03:25] Gong helps record and analyze sales calls. [03:56] 5: Product-led growth. [04:22] Offering useful tools for free will help you provide value and increase conversions. [04:45] 6: Security. [04:57] Emphasizing increased site security often increases conversions, because people are worried about security. [05:43] 7: Run tests. [06:20] Offer free trials and other options based on ideas from Redpoint. [06:35] That’s it for today! [06:42] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just got to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/7/20197 minutes, 54 seconds
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Are Joint Webinars Really Worth It? | Ep. #1070

In episode #1070, we discuss whether joint webinars are worth doing. Tune in to hear if you should be doing joint webinars. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Are Joint Webinars Really Worth It? [01:00] We’ve both done them in the past. [01:10] In doing them, you are sharing lists and contacts. [01:30] They are effective and can work well, but if you don’t have a sales team or a system for closing sales, you won’t have increased revenue. [02:10] When doing a joint webinar, a person may only share as many leads as another gives. [02:40] You need to have a team ready to follow up on those leads. [03:00] If you are doing joint webinars, you need to find someone with similar amounts of leads. [03:50] Find someone whose customers would want your product. [04:05] That’s it for today! [04:12] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just got to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/6/20195 minutes, 22 seconds
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How to Recover Your Rankings After a Google Update | Ep. #1069

In episode #1069, we discuss how to recover your rankings after a Google update. Tune in to hear how you can avoid a slump. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Recover Your Rankings After a Google Update [00:45] Google updated recently, so you may have noticed a change. [01:00] When your traffic goes down, find the pages that suffered and update the content. [01:30] Google likes fresh content. [02:20] Make sure the quality of content remains high. [02:40] Neil has three full-timers whose sole job is to update content. [03:06] He spends $15,000-20,000/month on updating content. [03:51] That’s it for today! [03:55] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just got to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/5/20195 minutes, 13 seconds
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Is It Really Worth Building a Personal Brand? | Ep. #1068

In episode #1068, we discuss whether it is worth having a personal brand. Tune in to hear whether this matters. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Is It Really Worth Building a Personal Brand? [00:40] Happy Fourth of July to our American listeners! [01:00] Ramit Sethi has built a personal brand around finance. [01:15] He sells a lot of online courses and has published a book. [02:44] The biggest brands in the world have built such strong brands, it doesn’t matter if the face of the organization is still there or not. [03:50] If you are trying to build a lifestyle business, personal branding is key. [04:25] If you want to get into “big business” personal branding isn’t as important. [06:01] That’s it for today! [06:06] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just got to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/4/20197 minutes, 15 seconds
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7 Examples of World Class Content That Stand Out From The Rest | Ep. #1067

In episode #1067, we discuss 7 examples of world class content that stands out of the rest.  Tune in to hear what makes this content stand out. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Examples Of World Class Content That Stand Out From The Rest [00:51] 1: Mary Meeker’s Internet Trends Report. [01:20] She covers things we wouldn’t have thought of. [01:45] 2: Animagraffs. [01:55] They create great infographics. [02:05] 3: HotPod News. [02:55] 4: Backlinko. [03:30] If you have too many images, it makes it hard to update your content. Backlinko helped us figure this out. [03:51] 5: A16Z Podcast. [04:11] Their job is to identify trends. [04:20] 6: Gary Vaynerchuck. [05:08] 7: AngelList. [05:25] The creator of AngelList has a great podcast and is also a great guest. [06:02] That’s it for today! [06:12] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just got to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/3/20197 minutes, 32 seconds
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How Long Should Your Free Trial Be? A Data Driven Answer | Ep. #1066

In episode #1066, we discuss how long a free trial should last. Tune in to hear what the best timeframe is. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Long Should Your Free Trial Be? A Data Driven Answer [01:10] A free trial is allowing someone to use your product for free for a set period of time, before they are required to pay. [01:40] There is no timeline that necessarily converts the best, because it depends on the company or service. [02:10] Check out Redpoint to read more about this. [02:34] Redpoint thinks you should keep your trial to 7 days, but that doesn’t work for everyone. [03:00] Find out what made people pay for the service. [04:00] 37% of people do 30 day free trials. [04:08] 13% of people do the 7 day free trials. [04:12] 3% of people do the 21 day free trials. [04:25] At Clickflow, they are considering basing the free trial on usage instead of time. [05:20] Companies like Slack have higher rates for their free trials. It really varies. [05:40] Run tests and figure out what works for your company. [05:44] That’s it for today! [05:51] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just got to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/2/20197 minutes, 8 seconds
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Is Google Taking All of The Search Traffic? | Ep. #1065

In episode #1065, we discuss whether Google is taking all of the search traffic for itself. Tune in to hear if this is the case. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Is Google Taking All of The Search Traffic? [00:45] 48.96% of Google queries were solved this year. [01:40] Google is taking away clicks to websites, by putting the answer on the results page.  [02:10] THey’re not evil, just doing what is in their best interest. [03:35] You Have to leverage all the channels available to you. [04:15] Optimizing search results is the future. [05:00] Check out jumpshot. [05:03] That’s all for today! [05:14] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just got to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/1/20196 minutes, 28 seconds
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Relying On SEO Alone Is Dangerous. Here's What To Do Next | Ep. #1064

In episode #1064, we discuss why relying on SEO alone is dangerous. Tune in to hear what you can do. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Relying On SEO Alone Is Dangerous. Here's What To Do Next [00:40] SEO is a great traffic source. [01:05] You can’t rely on it, because of algorithm updates. [02:10] If you don’t use the omni-channel approach, you could lose 50% of your traffic after three years. [03:45] Try Rev to transcribe podcasts and videos. [05:00] Nowadays, you can’t just rely on SEO for one channel. [05:12] That’s it for today! [05:20] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just got to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/30/20196 minutes, 30 seconds
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Video Reach is Dying- Here’s What You Need to Do | Ep. #1063

In episode #1063, we discuss why video reach is dying. Tune in to hear what you need to do to avoid this! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Video Reach is Dying- Here’s What You Need to Do [00:45] It’s getting harder and harder to get reach with video. [01:35] You can’t just ask for comments anymore. [02:35] It’s important to collaborate with someone who can get you more reach. [03:50] Try simulcasting your videos. [04:03] That’s it for today! [04:20] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just got to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/29/20195 minutes, 35 seconds
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How to Get Away From The Paid Advertising Crack Pipe | Ep. #1062

In episode #1062, we discuss how to get away from paid ads. Tune in to hear how you can do it. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Get Away From The Paid Advertising Crack Pipe [00:40] Paid ads are something many people do. [01:33] The costs per click continue to increase. [01:45] Eventually, it won’t be worth the cost. [03:15] Consider taking data from Facebook ads. [04:00] Find ways to collaborate with people who have similar audiences. [04:22] The omni-channel approach is important. [05:06] Overstock does a lot of paid ads. [05:22] You can make money by getting customers to re-purchase products. [05:26] That’s it for today! [05:38] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just got to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/28/20196 minutes, 46 seconds
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Freemium VS Free Trial Which One Should You Offer? | Ep. #1061

In episode 1061, we discuss freemium vs. free trial services. Tune in to hear which one you should offer. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Freemium VS Free Trial Which One Should You Offer? [00:45] Freemium allows you to use the product for free with locked features. [01:30] Hubspot switched from a free trial to freemium. [02:00] Typically, trials give you access to all features, but for a limited time. [03:00] Spotify is a good example of freemium. [03:20] It comes with ads, but if you love it, you can pay for more features and no ads. [04:45] Freemium is a good way to generate more traffic. [06:18] Only 2-3% of freemium users convert. [06:34] That’s it for today! [06:45] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just got to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/27/20197 minutes, 58 seconds
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Tim Ferriss podcast goes ad free: Our thoughts. | Ep. #1060

In episode #1060, we discuss Tim Ferriss’ podcast going ad free. Tune in to hear our thoughts on this new tactic. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Tim Ferriss podcast goes ad free: Our thoughts. [01:15] He may get 3 Million downloads a month. [01:25] If he charges $100 CPM, he can make $3.6 Million per year. [01:45] As an experiment, he has asked people to donate for a subscription to his free podcast, because he has stopped running ads. [02:25]] Neil thinks Tim isn’t concerned with money anymore, so it doesn’t matter. [04:15] Tim is experimenting with this method. [04:30] This is just another monetization model that he is trying out. [05:15] At six months, if it is going well, this may be a method to copy. [05:35] Let people who can afford to experiment, do so in your place. [06:29] That’s it for today! [06:35] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just got to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/26/20197 minutes, 55 seconds
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How to Create a B2B Marketing Funnel | Ep. #1059

In episode #1059, we discuss how to create a B2B marketing funnel. Tune in to hear how we do it. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Create a B2B Marketing Funnel [01:02] B2B funnels are different. [01:40] At Single Grain, they have a B2B funnel: they do it through content. [02:15] After listening to the podcast, people may become interested in Single Grain. [02:30] The mid-funnel may be an e-book. [02:45] Then you want to get them to a live event. [03:46] Quizzes are great, as well. [04:00] There are so many steps to a B2B funnel. [04:25] Once you have a qualified lead, have them book a call. [05:25] Always drive people to a great landing page that offers something. [06:00] That’s it for today! [06:07] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just got to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/25/20197 minutes, 25 seconds
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How This Library Will Make Your Facebook Ads Perform Better | Ep. #1058

In episode #1058, we discuss how this library will make your Facebook ads perform better. Tune in to hear how you can improve your Facebook ads. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How This Library Will Make Your Facebook Ads Perform Better [00:40] Facebook’s ad library is where you can see all the ads running on Facebook. [01:10] Facebook is trying to be more transparent, which is why they created the ad library. [01:42] Eric can see what a Trump PAC spend on ads. [01:57] Make sure to click “See Ad Details”, which will break down the stats for you. [03:00] If you see an ad that didn’t run that long, it’s because it wasn’t successful, so don’t copy that ad! [04:30] There are so many great ideas you can find by looking at successful ads. [05:15] Make sure to check the stats of the ads. [05:35] Also, follow the ad to the landing page and see what makes that page a successful part of the funnel. [05:59] That’s it for today! [06:05] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just got to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/24/20197 minutes, 29 seconds
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How to Find Incredible Ad Examples | Ep. #1057

In episode #1057, we discuss how to find ad examples. Tune in to hear why you should refer to ad examples and where to find them. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Find Incredible Ad Examples [00:40] Advertising is expensive and competitive. [00:55] When you learn from other’s examples, you can see what works and how. [01:20] Facebook has a new ad library that will show you regular ads run by companies, political campaigns, etc. [02:25] Look at the landing pages, as well. [02:45] Land-Book is a great place to find landing page examples. [02:58] AdBeat is another great resource. [03:43] That’s it for today! [03:50] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just got to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/23/20195 minutes, 31 seconds
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What to Expect From Marketing School Live (Our Live Event!) | Ep. #1056

In episode #1056, we discuss what you can expect from our live event. Tune in to hear what’s coming up on June 20th. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What to Expect From Marketing School Live (Our Live Event!) [00:35] The event is June 20th! [00:40] There is a pre-event gathering on the Friday before. [01:10] There will be awesome fresh content at the event itself. [02:10] We will be there networking; it’s not a pitch-fest. [02:22] We are going to have mushroom coffee. [02:44] We will be recording a live version of marketing school. [03:30] We’ll also have some great speakers. [04:20] Syed from WP Beginner will be there. [05:21] The livestream will be free, but the recording will be available paid at a later date. [05:45] We look forward to seeing you all there! [06:25] Stay tuned for a secret announcement! [06:30] That’s it for today! [06:34] Our live event is happening in less than a week! We are almost at capacity, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/22/20198 minutes
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My Favorite Google Analytics Report (That You Aren't Using) | Ep. #1055

In episode #1055, we discuss the best Google Analytics report that you aren’t using. Tune in to hear what tool you need to start using. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: My Favorite Google Analytics Report (That You Aren't Using) [00:35] Cohorts is the new report. [00:45] It’s in beta right now. [00:55] It tracks how many people re-visit your site. [01:05] If people don’t re-visit, you can’t convert. [01:35] Don’t just focus on first-time traffic, but rather repeat traffic. [02:40] Cohorts will help you figure out how to get repeat traffic. [03:10] When optimizing your cohort you want to make sure it doesn’t go to zero. [03:57] That’s it for today. [04:00] Check out cohort! [04:20] Our live event is happening in less than a week! We are almost at capacity, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/21/20195 minutes, 47 seconds
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The Biggest Mistake You’ll Ever Make in Business | Ep. #1054

In episode #1054, we discuss the biggest mistake you’ll ever make. Tune in to what you’re doing wrong. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Biggest Mistake You’ll Ever Make in Business [00:36] Eric’s mistake was always switching up his methods and never following through on one thing. [01:50] Neil’s mistake was exactly the same. [02:05] Stay focused on one business and one main project. [03:10] Focus is important. Always double down on what works. [03:21] Focus is about saying “no” to things. [03:42] That’s it for today! [03:46] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/20/20195 minutes, 30 seconds
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Do Meta Tags Even Matter In 2019? (And How To Write Great Ones) | Ep. #1053

In episode #1053, we discuss whether meta tags matter. Tune in to hear if they matter and how you can improve yours. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Do Meta Tags Even Matter In 2019? (And How To Write Great Ones) [00:45] There are three main types of meta tags. [00:52] Meta keywords are useless. [01:25] When you spend a dollar on advertising, 80 cents goes to the headline. [01:50] Google “how to create magnetic headlines” and there are also headline generators. [02:40] You can always run tests using ClickFlow. [04:00] Title is a direct SEO factor. [04:15] That’s it for today! [04:17] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/19/20195 minutes, 56 seconds
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Should You Put Ads On Your Site? | Ep. #1052

In episode #1052, we discuss whether you should put ads on your site. Tune in to hear what we think about this tactic. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Should You Put Ads On Your Site? [00:35] We’ve talked about this in the past. [00:41] Neil doesn’t like putting ads on his site, because when he buys ads, he tends to not make the money that the advertiser is making. [01:30] If you don’t have a product or service, leverage ads, and promote someone else’s service. [01:45] Eric thinks it’s lazy to put ads on your site. [02:25] Between affiliate income, ad income, and product sales, the ad income is always the lowest. [03:00] Sometimes, you can’t even control which ads are placed on your site. [03:22] That’s it for today! [03:32] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/18/20194 minutes, 57 seconds
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How to Rank Higher Than Wikipedia | Ep. #1051

In episode #1051, we discuss how you can rank higher than Wikipedia. Tune in to hear how you can be one of the top-ranking search results. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Rank Higher Than Wikipedia [01:10] When doing keyword research, if Eric sees Wikipedia as one of the top results, he knows he can compete. [01:30] He follows the skyscraper technique to beat out Wikipedia and others at the top. [02:40] Backlinko ranks well, because his posts are high-quality. [03:45] Trying to compete with news sites will be the ultimate challenge. You can’t beat them. [04:15] Neil recommends updating your content whenever you get traction. [04:55] You’ll have a much better shot at beating Wikipedia if you combine a bunch of techniques (skyscraper, internal linking, etc.). [05:09] That’s it for today! [05:15] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/17/20196 minutes, 36 seconds
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How to Make The Most of Internal Linking | Ep. #1050

In episode #1050, we discuss how to make the most of internal linking. Tune in to hear how to improve internal links. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Make The Most of Internal Linking [00:38] Internal linking tells Google about your site’s other pages. [01:06] GSC is a free tool that will show you pages with good internal links. [01:25] Screaming Frog SEO Spider will crawl your site and give you thorough data. [02:40] The page that gets the most links is typically the homepage. [02:55] Link to your most important pages from your homepage. [04:05] Neil like sto create detailed guides and link to other relevant posts. [04:28] That’s it for today! [04:32] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/16/20196 minutes
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Prospects, MQLs, SQLs, Opportunities - What Do They All Mean? | Ep. #1049

In episode #1049, we discuss different types of leads. Tune in to hear the definitions of prospects, MQL’s, and SQL’s. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Prospects, MQLs, SQLs, Opportunities - What Do They All Mean? [00:45] Prospects are people who come to your site; all potential customers. [01:47] MQL’s are further down the funnel. [02:38] An SQL is a lead your sales team has found. [03:00] An SQL is probably a decision-maker. [03:50] That’s it for today! [04:11] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/15/20195 minutes, 46 seconds
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7 Reasons Why Your SEO Is Weak | Ep. #1048

In episode #1048, we discuss 7 reasons why your SEO is weak. Tune in to hear the 7 reasons. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Reasons Why Your SEO Is Weak [00:35] 1: You are not paying attention to your link velocity, [01:12] 2: Branding. [01:32] 3: Your site is too slow. [02:17] 4: Writing content once won’t help your rankings. [02:52] 5: You might have over-monetized your site. [03:30] 6: User experience. [04:22] 7: You might have too many technical issues on your site. [05:05] That’s all for today! [05:12] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/14/20196 minutes, 44 seconds
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Podcasts Are Appearing in Google SERPs. Here's What You Should Do | Ep. #1047

In episode #1047, we discuss how podcasts are showing up in SERPs. Tune in to hear what you should do in order to take advantage of this. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Podcasts Are Appearing in Google SERPs. Here's What You Should Do [00:35] Google had an IO event where they announced that this would happen. [00:55] You can see episodes and play them from the results page. [01:11] Google is also helping transcribe podcasts. [01:35] This is a sign that podcasting is becoming more popular. [02:42] A venture firm did a study on podcasts. [02:55] Once you have a podcast, make sure to create a website for it. [03:35] Podcasts audiences are different than video audiences. [03:55] Don’t expect results from day one. [04:04] That’s it for today! [04:09] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/13/20195 minutes, 36 seconds
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The Hardest SEO Signal to Manipulate | Ep. #1046

In episode #1046, we discuss the hardest SEO signal to manipulate. Tune in to hear why it’s so difficult and what you can do about it. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Hardest SEO Signal to Manipulate [00:38] Brand signals are the hardest to manipulate. [01:18] Brand signals is more likely to increase your traffic. [02:01] Neil’s “Who is Neil Patel” campaign was successful, but it took a great deal of money and effort. [03:12] Dry Bar is a business with great branding and brand signals. [05:15] Neil used to own a domain called “Subscribers”, which meant a lot of people were looking for other things and not his brand. [05:32] That’s it for today! [05:40] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/12/20197 minutes, 55 seconds
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Google's Top 3 Ranking Factors For 2019 | Ep. #1045

In episode #1045, we discuss Martin Splitt’s top three ranking factors for 2019. Tune in to hear if we agree with Martin. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Google's Top 3 Ranking Factors For 2019 [00:38] Google made their own Mythbusters episode about themselves. [01:00] Martin Splitt shared three top SEO factors on which people should focus. [01:10] Factor 1: Content creation. [01:42] Eric and Neil agree this is important. [02:25] When creating content, deliver a good customer experience. [02:52] Factor 2: Meta data. [03:05] Make sure you have meta tags to describe your content. [03:40] Eric and Neil think using ClickFlow will help with this task, but it’s more important to get clicks. [06:45] Factor 3: Performance. [07:20] Eric and Neil don’t believe that this is the most important thing on which to focus. [08:04] Brand queries are more important. [08:08] That’s it for today! [08:30] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/11/201910 minutes, 7 seconds
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3 Tips For Better Subject Lines | Ep. #1044

In episode #1044, we discuss tips for better subject lines. Tune in to hear what you could be doing better. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 3 Tips For Better Subject Lines [00:35] Salesloft has people sending millions of emails out. [01:33] Research shows that subject lines with just one word out-perform the average email by 87%. [01:50] This casual subject line mimics more casual emails you might receive from friends. [03:15] “Hey, Jane” performs better than just “Jane”. [04:00] The more “human” the subject line, the better. [04:15] Emails need to be under a certain word count to be successful. [04:30] Avoid bullet points, as emails with bullet points get lower reply rates. [05:45] Eric isn’t sure if you should omit opt-out links, because you will get spam complaints. [06:20] The more your list engages, the better your open rates, deliverability, etc. [06:35] That’s it for today! [06:40] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/10/20198 minutes, 52 seconds
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How Eric Siu's Marketing His Brand New Startup | Ep. #1043

In episode #1043, we discuss how Eric is marketing his new startup. Tune in to hear how he’s pushing his new product. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Eric Siu's Marketing His Brand New Startup [00:40] ClickFlow helps you grow your organic traffic faster by running SEO tests. [01:05] If you have a page with good impressions, but a bad click-through rate, ClickFlow helps you identify opportunities to improve. [01:30] It will help you optimize your content. [02:20] Most people can’t afford paid ads. [03:05] Eric will find lists of people (maybe VP’s) and he’ll use Hunter.io to find their email addresses. [03:30] He contacts them to ask for feedback on his software, instead of trying to sell it to them. [03:55] Then he will try to get them on a call. [04:45] If you are collecting emails using Drip, you are tagging people based on their interests. [05:05] Oz Content reaches out to people and lets them know they are doing a webinar instead of hard selling them. [06:56] Eric reaches out to influencers and others in his space and demos his software. [07:15] As these people see results, the good information gets passed on. [08:05] If you have a podcast, it also helps to have guests on. [08:30] That’s it for today! [08:34] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/9/20199 minutes, 42 seconds
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Why We Aren't the CEOs of Our Own Companies And Why You Shouldn't Be Either | Ep. #1042

In episode #1042, we discuss why we aren’t the CEO’s of our own companies. Tune in to hear why being your own CEO isn’t the greatest idea. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why We Aren't the CEOs of Our Own Companies And Why You Shouldn't Be Either [00:40] If you start small, you may have to be the CEO at first. [00:55] You should always consider whether you are capable of being the best CEO for your company. Consider what your skill set is. [01:30] Focus your time on what you are the best at doing. [01:45] Eric doesn’t like being a CEO and it’s not his strong suit. [02:25] We realized that there are people out there with more experience than us, who will achieve more as CEO’s than we would. [03:05] Berkshire Hathaway just had their annual meeting. [03:20] They don’t invest in tech, but rather focus on what they do know. [04:35] For us, it’s too crazy to take on the role of CEO, because of all the other projects we like to focus on. [05:07] That’s it for today! [05:14] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/8/20196 minutes, 33 seconds
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How Google's SERP Listing Will Decrease Your Organic Traffic (And How You Can Combat This) | Ep. #1041

In episode #1041, we discuss how Google will decrease your organic traffic. Tune in to hear how you can combat this problem. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Google's SERP Listing Will Decrease Your Organic Traffic (And How You Can Combat This) [00:45] Orbit Media wrote a post about this very topic. [01:13] If you ranked #1 in Google today, you would be 630 pixels down. [01:45] There are more ads now and a lot of other content before your listing. [02:00] People why are paying Google will get preferential treatment. [02:30] This is why an omni-channel approach is so important. [03:45] Building your brand goes a long way to combat this. [03:55] In the short term, you should focus on voice search. [04:41] You can use remarketing lists for search ads. [04:55] You can bid on the keywords that work best for you. [05:15] That’s it for today! [05:29] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/7/20196 minutes, 42 seconds
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What's New In Ubersuggest? | Ep. #1040

In episode #1040, we discuss new features in Ubersuggest. Tune in to hear how this tool has improved. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What's New In Ubersuggest? [00:45] Ubersuggest is an all-in-one SEO tool. It gives you almost everything you need for free! [01:30] They have a dashboard that helps you see all your info in one place. [01:45] Although they stopped showing traffic value. [02:38] Ubersuggest makes sure to show backlinks now, as well. [03:40] They have a bar chart for the number of keywords for which you rank. [03:55] They break down social shares for you. [04:15] They encourage leveraging the skyscraper technique by giving you all of this information. [04:35] It’s a free tool, so anyone can use it. [05:00] Anytime you do keyword research with Ubersuggest, you can see the overall trends of the keyword, graphs, and how difficult it is to rank for that keyword. [05:32] Neil copied BuzzSumo and made Content Ideas. [06:23] That’s it for today! [06:27] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/6/20197 minutes, 45 seconds
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Should You Buy Influencer Posts From Celebrities Like Kim Kardashian? | Ep. #1039

In episode #1039, we discuss whether you should buy influencer posts from celebrities. Tune in to hear if you should invest in this strategy. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Should You Buy Influencer Posts From Celebrities Like Kim Kardashian? [00:40] Kim K. charges an average of $300,000-500,000 per post. [02:15] You can get hundreds of thousands of followers when you team up with an influencer. [03:00] However, when someone promoted with Kris Jenner, he didn’t make his investment back. [04:01] A micro influencer may be a better bet, because they are more engaged with followers and have a more loyal fan base. [05:15] Neil looked into the numbers and found the ROI on a Kardashian-like influencer was abysmal. [05:51] Start with a micro influencer and see how it goes. [06:10] Testing is important. [06:45] Look at who people follow in your ideal category. [06:52] That’s it for today! [06:56] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/5/20198 minutes, 11 seconds
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How to Make $8,000+/mo From Podcasting With A Small Audience | Ep. #1038

In episode #1038, we discuss how you can make money while podcasting to a small audience. Tune in to hear how you can make $8000+/month. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Make $8,000+/mo From Podcasting With A Small Audience [00:41] Hot Pod News is about podcasting. [00:50] There is a podcast called “Disrupting Japan”. [01:01] The podcaster was able to get people to pay for a subscription to his podcast. [01:35] The podcaster did a number of things to get money. [01:40] He ran ads. [02:05] He spent 70% of the time reaching out to people for sponsorships. [02:22] However, he wasn’t happy because content became secondary. [02:30] So he got a full-time job instead. [03:15] You have to reach a certain level to hire team members. [04:10] Anytime you can monetize whatever you’re doing with ads, it means you are doing something wrong. [04:40] Sell your own products and services. [05:30] That’s it for today! [05:55] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/4/20197 minutes, 26 seconds
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Yet ANOTHER New SEO Report From Google That Will Help You Grow | Ep. #1037

In episode #1037, we discuss yet another SEO report that will help you grow. Tune in to hear what the new report is and how it will help. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Yet ANOTHER New SEO Report From Google That Will Help You Grow [00:45] It’s a more advanced page speed tool. [01:01] This tool is available through Google Search Console. [01:25] They color code speeds. [02:11] The faster your site loads, the higher your traffic. [02:41] It’s about speed to increase sales, not rankings. [02:54] For every second of delayed load time, it costs Amazon about a billion dollars. [03:52] That’s it for today! [03:58] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/3/20195 minutes, 30 seconds
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7 Simple Ways to Do Due Diligence On A Website | Ep. #1036

In episode #1036, we discuss 7 ways to do your due diligence. Tune in to hear the 7 steps you should take to fully investigate a website’s potential. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Simple Ways to Do Due Diligence On A Website [00:40] This is just a way of saying you need to comb a site and check everything out. [01:00] 1: Use Ubersuggest. [01:15] Check out organic keywords. [01:50] 2: Similar Web. [02:14] They break down the regions from which you are getting traffic. [03:02] 3: Ask for reports. [03:30] There are tons of reports you can ask for. [03:45] 4: Ask what changes the site has tested. [04:04] This will help you determine growth potential. [04:20] 5: SpyFu and AdBeat. [04:30] These tools will help you determine ad spend. [05:07] 6:Talk to the customers. [05:23] It will help you determine the needs of customers. [06:00] 7: Ask the company what they want. [06:20] Once you determine their needs, this helps you get to the heart of the issues at hand. [06:51] If you are not 110% sure, don’t move forward. [07:21] That’s it for today! [07:25] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/2/20199 minutes, 3 seconds
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What Marketers Can Learn From Live Stream Shopping in China | Ep. #1035

In episode #1035, we discuss what you can learn from Chinese live stream shoppers. Tune in to hear what you can learn from this new trend. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What Marketers Can Learn From Live Stream Shopping in China [00:45] Eric recently read a piece in the Wall Street Journal about this. [01:00] Live stream shopping is following an influencer while they are shopping in real time. [01:15] China does 220 of these types of live streams per month. [01:30] Certain shop collect a commission. [01:55] Neil thinks you will start to see this in the US within the next two years. [02:05] He thinks this will also include future virtual stores. [02:55] Figure out if this is something you can take advantage of somehow. [03:30] The combination of offline and online worlds will continue. [03:45] That’s it for today! [03:55] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/1/20195 minutes, 29 seconds
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A New SEO Report From Google That'll Show You Where to Focus Your Efforts | Ep. #1034

In episode #1034, we discuss a new SEO report from Google. Tune in to hear where to find it and why it will prove so useful. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: A New SEO Report From Google That'll Show You Where to Focus Your Efforts [00:45] The Discover Report comes from Google Search Console. [01:00] This feature allows you to see which pages and links have the most potential. [01:30] On your GSC overview, Discover is under “Performance”. [02:52] It’s so new that not everyone has the Discover Report link yet. [03:15] This will prove a powerful tool for upgrading existing content. [03:26] The report helps you focus your efforts on the right place. [03:34] That’s it for today! [03:41] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/31/20194 minutes, 49 seconds
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How to Find a Reliable Marketer | Ep. #1033

In episode #1033, we discuss how to find a reliable marketer. Tune in to hear how you can sort the wheat from the chaff. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Find a Reliable Marketer [00:41] If you are looking for a blogger, go to Problogger. [01:05] No matter which type of marketer you are looking for, you will find that many are unreliable. [01:45] Neil tests potential marketers. [02:15] Neil finds people by throwing them into the process and seeing if they sink or swim. [03:20] Getting people to do paid tests is a good way to measure future success. [03:45] If you have someone in your office, the interview process is important, as well as the testing. [04:22] At Disney World/Land, they test people to see if they will throw away trash they placed on the ground. [05:25] 95% of marketers say they can do things that they cannot. [06:30] Applicant tracking systems are helpful. [07:15] That’s it for today! [07:50] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/30/20199 minutes
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What Should You Look For in a Link Builder? | Ep. #1032

In episode #1032, we discuss what you should look for in a link builder. Tune in to hear what you need to think about when hiring a link builder. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What Should You Look For in a Link Builder? [00:36] You need content and links to succeed. [00:55] So, look for a good salesperson. [01:00] If they aren’t good at writing convincing copy or even selling themselves, they won’t be good. [02:00] If they can't articulate their process or if they don’t have one, you will have inconsistent results. [02:27] Eric would also want to know which tools they use. [02:55] When link-building you are leveraging tools and processes. If they can’t leverage tools, they will prove inefficient. [03:53] Ask what the most impressive thing they have done is. It will illustrate what they deem impressive and also show you more of their work. [05:00] It’s important to know open and response rates. [05:32] That’s it for today! [05:36] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/29/20196 minutes, 55 seconds
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The One (Simple) Tool That Accounts For Over 20% of Our Sales | Ep. #1031

In episode #1031, we discuss the one tool that accounts for a big percentage of our sales. Tune in to hear which tool accounts for 20% of all of our sales. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The One (Simple) Tool That Accounts For Over 20% of Our Sales [00:39] Intercom is the tool that accounts for over 20% of our sales. [01:02] We find that a lot of people collect leads, but the most quality leads come through chat bots. [01:50] Intercom is helpful in teeing up a conversation. [02:25] The reason so much revenue comes from Intercom, is because they have two great features. [02:40] Product tours are helpful and affective. [02:57] Account-based marketing has also proven useful. [03:40] Hull.io in conjunction with Intercom has proven successful for Eric. [04:45] Intercom also has a sales operations bot. [05:30] Start with chat bots and grow from there. [05:42] That’s it for today! [05:48] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/28/20196 minutes, 57 seconds
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7 Examples of Really Smart Marketing That You Should Copy | Ep. #1030

In episode #1030, we discuss really smart marketing techniques you should copy. Tune in to hear which ideas are worth emulating. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Examples of Really Smart Marketing That You Should Copy [00:35] 1: Native advertising. [00:45] We previously talked about Audi having a partnership with the studio that created The Avengers. [01:14] 2: Giveaways. [01:30] Giving away small things for free can bring in users and their contact info. [02:00] 3: A 30 day challenge. [02:15] It’s a way of engaging people. [02:42] 4: A free book funnel. [02:50] Give away a book, charge for shipping, then up or downsell. [03:25] 5: Superhuman. [03:31] It’s a great email tool that helps you quickly create an email campaign. [04:20] 6: Sell through live video. [04:30] Live pitches work. [04:55] 7: Minimum viable content. [05:15] Create content, see what sticks. [05:32] That’s it for today! [05:38] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   ►Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/27/20196 minutes, 48 seconds
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7 Marketing Tasks You Should Never Outsource | Ep. #1029

In episode #1029, we discuss 7 tasks you shouldn’t outsource. Tune in to hear what you really need to keep in-house. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Marketing Tasks You Should Never Outsource [00:35] 1: Data science. [01:05] You need to personally track your numbers, otherwise you will have trouble reaching goals. [01:20] 2: Podcast recording. [01:30] Record in-house, because you can’t rely on the quality of outsourced audio. [01:52] 3: Copywriting. [02:50] 4: Video. [03:08] The videographer will be working on other things and won’t be focused on your project. [03:45] 5: Chat bots. [04:03] If you and your team respond to the chats, you’ll have a better conversion and customer satisfaction rate. [04:46] 6: Experimentation. [04:55] Anyone can run tests for you, but only you know what you really need to test. [05:25] Don’t outsource innovation. [05:56] 7: Social media. [06:10] You need to know what’s going on there and interact with your clients in a substantive way. [06:27] That’s all for today! [06:33] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/26/20197 minutes, 46 seconds
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Which Marketing Tasks Should You Outsource? | Ep. #1028

In episode #1028, we discuss what tasks you can outsource. Tune in to hear the easiest and smartest things to outsource. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Which Marketing Tasks Should You Outsource? [00:35] Once you start to have consistent content and tone, then it’s time to hire writers. [01:13] Neil outsources outreach. [01:48] He also outsources link-building. [02:15] His team also brings in experts just to fine tune their processes. [02:50] You should outsource not to save money, but to get high-quality work. [04:10] In some cases, video editing may be something you can outsource. [04:30] Though Eric would like an in-house graphic designer, that’s something else you can outsource. [04:42] That’s it for today! [04:47] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/25/20195 minutes, 58 seconds
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How to Create an Amazing User Experience That Google Loves | Ep. #1027

In episode #1027, we discuss how to create amazing user experiences for which Google will reward you. Tune in to hear how you can do this. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Create an Amazing User Experience That Google Loves [00:40] Create something the user will love. [01:31] Run surveys to see why people aren’t having a good experience. [03:10] Think about the customer first and you will win in the long run. [03:40] Amazon’s goal was to provide the best user experience. [04:10] All of Eric’s products are Apple, because they provide a good user experience. [05:25] Please your customers and you will please Google. [05:51] That’s it for today! [05:56] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/24/20197 minutes, 6 seconds
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The Best Way to Monetize Your Site | Ep. #1026

In episode #1026, we discuss the best way to monetize your site. Tune in to hear our advice. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Best Way to Monetize Your Site [00:40] The best way to monetize is to “sell the Tilapia”. [01:20] The majority of your traffic is not going to convert. [01:35] If you can make money from this large chunk (the tilapia), you’ll be in good shape. [03:00] Make the most by remarketing, pushing products, etc. on this group that won’t convert. [04:00] Often, we don’t think we have the time to do this, but you do. [04:15] Whether you are pushing affiliate links or plugins, it’s another way to make cash. [04:49] That’s it for today! [04:54] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/23/20196 minutes, 10 seconds
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How to "Network" at Marketing Conferences | Ep. #1025

In episode #1025, we discuss how to network at marketing conferences. Tune in to hear our tips for effective networking. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to "Network" at Marketing Conferences [00:40] We have a conference coming up and want to give attendees tips. [01:28] Be interesting and interested. [01:45] Everyone’s favorite topic is themselves, so get them talking about themselves, but be genuinely interested. [03:02] Neil went to a marketing conference in London. [03:20] He made a point to talk to the one person no one wanted to speak with. [03:35] So, he gave the guy free marketing advice. [03:45] Giving free value is a great way to network. [04:45] Eric likes to take all collected business cards and put the info into Full Contact. [06:00] You can’t build a relationship with everyone, so don’t take it personally when people don’t want to speak with you. [06:33] That’s it for today! [06:38] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/22/20197 minutes, 46 seconds
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How Fortnite & Audi Capitalized On A Marvel Blockbuster Movie | Ep. #1024

In episode #1024, we discuss how brands capitalized on a Marvel blockbuster. Tune in to hear how they did it. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Fortnite & Audi Capitalized On A Marvel Blockbuster Movie [00:50] Avengers had the largest opening box office ever. [01:30] Fortnite used native advertising for Avengers. [02:21] Audi has had their cars in almost every Marvel film. [02:40] In Endgame, an Audi is featured prominently. [03:30] Product placement and branding is just another smart way to cut a deal. [03:45] Beats by Dre got every celebrity to wear their product. [03:58] Converse paid Will Smith to wear their sneakers in “I Am Legend”. [04:40] People want to be like their heroes, so native advertising makes sense. [06:10] If Captain America had a Nike logo on his shield, people would want to buy Nike products. [06:20] That’s it for today! [06:24] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/21/20197 minutes, 31 seconds
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The Art of Doing a Deal | Ep. #1023

In episode #1023, we discuss the art of the deal. Tune in to hear how to negotiate successfully. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Art of Doing a Deal [00:40] Everything you do with marketing is making a deal. [01:30] When hiring remote workers, you are hammering out a deal. [01:42] Make sure both parties love the deal. [02:25] Eric read a book from a former FBI director that discussed negotiating. [02:45] If you can’t get a deal done, have a backup plan. [03:25] The terms define the deal. [04:16] That’s it for today! [04:20] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/20/20195 minutes, 30 seconds
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The Forgotten Podcast Monetization Channel We Neglected to Mention | Ep. #1022

In episode #1022, we discuss the one monetization channel we previously neglected to mention. Tune in to hear us discuss this one channel! We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Forgotten Podcast Monetization Channel We Neglected to Mention [00:38] We talked about monetization about a month ago. [00:50] We forgot to talk about affiliate marketing. [01:40] Affiliate offers are either paid out monthly from revenue or a flat fee. [03:00] Lifetime value per company varies. [04:10] If a company does bad work, but pays well, it doesn’t matter. You won’t have success with them. [04:35] We previously discussed how to get started with affiliate marketing. [04:50] Rakuten and others are a great starting point. [05:28] That’s it for today! [05:33] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/19/20197 minutes, 8 seconds
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The Optimal Way to Get the Most Done in a Day Without Working | Ep. #1021

In episode #1021, we discuss how to get the most done without actually working. Tune in to hear the secret to being productive without actually producing anything yourself. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Optimal Way to Get the Most Done in a Day Without Working [01:05] We have a friend whose job it is to tell people what to do, but not actually to do anything himself. [01:26] Eric spent his whole day on an iPad and was able to delegate. [01:45] We are both more efficient on an iPad than a desktop. [02:10] Neil was doing tasks that he didn’t need to do, when he could have delegated. [02:50] Frame is a great place to get feedback on videos. [04:48] Neil still does push notifications, but he knows he should delegate. [05:05] Basically, delegate everything and you won’t have to do anything. [06:10] Puffin is a great app that will give your iPad a desktop format/view. [07:08] That’s it for today! [07:16] Don’t forget to check out Single Grain for more info about our free live event in June. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/18/20198 minutes, 27 seconds
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Neil’s Billion Dollar Mistake | Ep. #1020

In episode #1020, we discuss Neil’s billion dollar mistake. Tune in to hear where Neil went wrong. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Neil’s Billion Dollar Mistake [00:40] Kissmetrics was part of the mistake. [01:05] Neil’s former partner broke down their mistake in a blog post on Product Habits. [01:28] They built a product they thought was needed. [01:40] They learned no matter what you build, people don’t want to pay for things. [01:55] Version 2 required too much customization. [02:40] They found people couldn’t get a lot of value out of their Google Analytics. [03:05] Neil and his partner just needed to find what the gaps were, but it took them too long. [03:50] Kissmetrics feel behind the crowd. [04:10] They would often change directions, which was not a good idea and not great for the team. [04:30] They should have executed quickly, but they didn’t or couldn’t. [05:20] Neil thinks they made too many mistakes. [05:30] The biggest issue was a class action litigation. [06:00] They can only blame themselves. [06:04] They spent too many years building the wrong product and didn’t know how to innovate. [06:06] That’s it for today! [06:17] Don’t forget to check out Single Grain for more info about our free live event in June. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/17/20197 minutes, 23 seconds
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How Much Work it Takes to Build a “Popular” Podcast | Ep. #1019

In episode #1019, we discuss how much work it really takes to build a popular podcast. Tune in to hear what goes into a moderately successful podcast like ours. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Much Work it Takes to Build a “Popular” Podcast [00:40] We have a decent-sized podcast, but we’re no Joe Rogan. [01:02] We are consistent. [01:05] It takes commitment. [01:35] Eric has really put effort into Growth Everywhere and he has grown it slowly. [02:20] It’s always a lot of work to create and publish the content. [03:01] If you already have an audience, it makes it easier to gain listeners. [03:50] It will take a lot of effort. If you don’t want to be consistent, don’t waste your time. [04:40] That’s it for today! [04:44] Don’t forget to check out Single Grain for more info about our free live event in June. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/16/20195 minutes, 51 seconds
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How to Fight Negative Press | Ep. #1018

In episode #1018, we discuss how you can deal with any type of negative press. Tune in to hear how you can fight negative press. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Fight Negative Press [00:35] Negative press could be bad Google search results. [01:05] Neil has had a really bad write up about his company. [01:30] Overall, Neil feels he has done right by people and always refunds people’s money when they are unhappy. [02:05] Do reputation management through SEO link building. [02:50] Neil ignores all the bad press and feels it is all made up. [03:45] Neil also had bad article written about him in Wired magazine. [04:38] He also settled a class action lawsuit and lost a lot of customers because of the bad press. [05:00] If it hadn’t been for the bad press, Neil would have sold his company. [05:50] The current person writing bad posts about Neil is clearly fabricating elements of his story and posted anonymously. [06:08] That’s it for today! [06:15] Don’t forget to check out Single Grain for more info about our free live event in June. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/15/20197 minutes, 28 seconds
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How to Make Your Live Video a Guaranteed Success | Ep. #1017

In episode #1017, we discuss how you can make your live video a guaranteed success. Tune in to hear how to maximize your live streams. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Make Your Live Video a Guaranteed Success [01:00] Be hard-wired, [01:08] Know what you are going to say ahead of time. [01:20] You don’t have to script, but have a point. [01:30] Promote to your audience and alert them to live streams. [01:51] Don’t forget to engage. [02:05] Go live on all platforms at once. [02:15] Some people want to join live streams through specific avenues, so give them a choice. [02:49] Wirecast allows simulcasts. [03:05] Have a CTA for each episode to generate sales. [04:06] That’s it for today! [04:11] Don’t forget to check out Single Grain for more info about our free live event in June. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/14/20195 minutes, 29 seconds
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Should You Reveal Your Income? A Rebuttal from John Lee Dumas | Ep. #1016

In episode #1016, we hear John Lee Dumas’ rebuttal to our previous episode about why you shouldn’t reveal your income. Tune in to hear why he thinks income reports are vital! We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: John Lee Dumas’ Rebuttal on Why You Shouldn’t Reveal Your Income [01:20] I’m here to rebut the idea of not sharing your income. [02:00] I publish income reports because in 2011, I was trying to figure out my business plan. [02:25] I pored over income reports to get a sense of how someone else made real money. [02:45] In 2013, when I started making real revenue, I started publishing income reports to give people a guide map. [04:05] We are a small, lean profit-generating machine and these reports help us stay that way, because they give us insight into our own business. [04:30] Transparency is key. [05:15] I know our reports help others improve their businesses. [05:41] There are round-up posts were blogs and publishers point out the top income reports. [07:15] Eric and Neil are worried about people copying business ideas. I am not. [07:40] It can increase competition, but I welcome it. [07:55] They said you can open yourself up to litigation, but I have a good legal team, so I’m not worried. [09:15] That’s it for today! [09:23] Go check out John’s Podcast Entrepreneur on Fire. [09:31] Don’t forget to check out Single Grain for more info about our free live event in June. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/13/201911 minutes
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How to Grow Your Facebook Group from 0-10,000 Members Without Spending a Dime | Ep. #1015

In episode #1015, we discuss how to grow your Facebook group for free. Tune in to hear how you can grow your group without spending a dime. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Grow Your Facebook Group from 0-10,000 Members Without Spending a Dime [00:40] Groups have better engagement than fan pages, [01:22] Getting the first few thousand shouldn’t cost you anything. [01:45] Push your current audience to the group. [01:55] Use email and push notification blasts. [02:25] Go live on the group to increase engagement. [03:15] Leverage assets. [03:35] Try guest posts and direct people to your group. [03:35] Ask people in your group to ask others to join. [03:50] Offer incentives. [04:21] That’s it for today! [04:26] Don’t forget to check out Single Grain for more info about our free live event in June. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/12/20195 minutes, 49 seconds
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7 Steps to Getting Started with Affiliate Marketing | Ep. #1014

In episode #1014, we discuss the 7 Steps to Getting Started with Affiliate Marketing. Tune in to hear the most important steps to getting started! We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Steps to Getting Started with Affiliate Marketing [01:05] 1: Commission Junction is one of the many networks out there. [01:32] ClickBank is for info. [01:47] 2: Look for partnerships. [01:55] Why not add your product as a back-end offer to a more successful product? [02:15] Tai Lopez has a real estate course. [02:25] The last level of the course is another person’s course. [03:22] 3: Incentivize. [03:45] Incentivize affiliates or partners, otherwise, they won’t work as hard for you. [04:03] 4: Meet affiliates directly. [04:12] Attend a conference. [04:28] 5: Hire an affiliate manager. [04:50] You need someone to organize and run affiliate campaigns. [05:21] When Neil had no idea what to do, he read a book. [05:42] 6: Use software to track affiliates. [05:53] Try Has Offers. [06:15] 7: Make sure you treat affiliates as people. [06:30] They are your partners, not underlings. [06:51] That’s all for today! [06:55] Don’t forget to check out Single Grain for more info about our free live event in June. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/11/20198 minutes, 21 seconds
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How to Get Started with Paid Performance Marketing | Ep. #1013

In episode #1013, we discuss how to get started with paid performance marketing. Tune in to hear our tips for making this type of marketing work for you. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Get Started with Paid Performance Marketing [00:40] Affiliate marketing can be performance marketing. [01:05] Paid performance marketing is taking a financial risk, but getting paid per lead. [01:25] Neil thinks it is running paid ads. [01:40] Facebook loves paid ads. [02:02] Go to your competitors’ fan pages and look at their info and ads link. [02:26] SEMRush is good for this research, as well. [03:25] Tracking and attribution is important. [03:34] Leaddyno is a great tool for this. [04:02] De-risk yourself when starting out and start with a smaller budget that you can afford to lose. [04:41] Focus on one area before you focus on too many things and spread yourself thin. [05:19] That’s it for today! [05:24] Don’t forget to check out Single Grain for more info about our free live event in June. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/10/20197 minutes, 12 seconds
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How Podcasts can be Harmful (We Don’t Know Everything) | Ep. #1012

In episode #1012, we discuss how podcasts can be harmful. Tune in to understand exactly what we mean. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Podcasts can be Harmful [01:08] We just want to tell you guys we don’t know everything! [01:32] Don’t just take our word for anything, but fact check and explore yourselves. [01:50] Depending on market conditions, our advice has been wrong and we’ve had to retract or revise our advice. [02:25] All our advice is based on our experience. [02:37] When listening to a podcast, you really should consider the source. [03:05] Make sure the advice applies to your industry. [03:30] Just because you copy your competition, doesn’t mean it will work for you at any given time. [03:55] That’s it for today! [04:04] Don’t forget to check out Single Grain for more info about our free live event in June. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/9/20195 minutes, 48 seconds
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One Simple Hack to Driving Free Traffic | Ep. #1011

In episode #1011, we discuss one simple hack to driving free traffic. Tune in to hear which hack we like the most. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: One Simple Hack to Driving Free Traffic [00:50] Optimize your titles and meta-descriptions. [01:02] Upgrade content that performs well. [01:40] Use Ahrefs to track progress. [01:55] Use push notifications. [02:20] Neil gets a ton of visitors from push notifications. [03:30] However, messenger and push notification unsubscribe rates are high. [03:55] That’s it for today! [04:01] Don’t forget to check out Single Grain for more info about our free live event in June. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/8/20195 minutes, 31 seconds
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The Best SEO Tools for Beginners on a Budget | Ep. #1010

In episode #1010, we discuss which is the best tool for SEO on a budget. Tune in to hear what each of us thinks! We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Best SEO Tools for Beginners on a Budget [00:45] Ahrefs is the best bang for your buck. [01:22] If you have $0, use UberSuggest. [01:40] UberSuggest has great backlink information. [02:35] Eric prefers Ahrefs, but beginners may find it more complicated. [03:20] That’s it for today! [03:28] Don’t forget to check out Single Grain for more info about our free live event in June. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/7/20195 minutes, 6 seconds
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Is Pinterest a Good Platform on Which to Advertise? | Ep. #1009

In episode #1009, we discuss whether Pinterest is a good platform on which to advertise. Tune in to hear if you should be using Pinterest. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Is Pinterest a Good Platform on Which to Advertise? [00:35] Pinterest recently went public. [00:55] It works well for tangible products. [01:50] Pinterest is all consumer merchandise and topics. [02:10] B2B stuff didn’t perform that well. [02:20] They are good at organic growth, but are at the whim of Google. [02:45] Pinterest is great for decorating. [03:15] The people who do well on Pinterest have upsells and downsells. [03:33] Clickfunnels is great for selling. [03:41] That’s it for today! [03:45] Don’t forget to check out Single Grain for more info about our free live event in June. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/6/20195 minutes, 27 seconds
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When is it the Right Time to go Omni-channel? | Ep. #1008

In episode #1008, we discuss when it’s the right time to go omni-channel. Tune in to hear when you should leverage an omni-channel approach. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: When is it the Right Time to go Omni-channel? [00:40] We’ve talked about the rule of 7 before. [00:54] Attention spans are short. [01:15] You need to be visible in different areas, [01:25] Some people in Japan listen to MS on YouTube and that’s when we realized we had to focus more energy there. [01:40] If you are just starting out, don’t take an omni-channel approach. Focus on one thing. [02:40] You can no longer put all your eggs in one basket in order to grow. [03:05] Every channel is saturated, so it’s better to leverage all of them. [03:30] Apple started with the Mac, then branched out into other products, once they were successful. [03:54] That’s it for today! [04:17] Don’t forget to check out Single Grain for more info about our free live event in June. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/5/20195 minutes, 20 seconds
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How to Effectively Balance Multiple Projects at the Same Time | Ep. #1007

In episode #1007, we discuss how to effectively balance multiple projects at the same time. Tune in to hear how we balance so many things. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Effectively Balance Multiple Projects at the Same Time [00:45] We blog, podcast, run agencies, etc. [00:54] Most of our time is spent on marketing initiatives, but we are able to balance all this with our other duties. [01:21] Eric is working on his book Leveling Up. [02:10] It’s harder to make things work together when they are not all in the same industry. [02:35] Try to limit the industries in which you work. [03:10] Neil knows who on his team is good at a specific task, so he assigns each person a goal. [03:35] His team members are creative and this is helpful. [04:45] Someone came up with a concept on how to allocate resources at Google: 70-20-10. [05:03] 70% of your time should  be spent on revenue generating activities. [05:10] 20% of your time should be spent on adjacent activities. [05:24] 10% of your time should be spent on moon-shots (things that are long-shots and less likely to be successful, but should they work, would prove fruitful. [06:02] That’s it for today! [06:05] Don’t forget to check out Single Grain for more info about our free live event in June. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/4/20197 minutes, 13 seconds
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How to Uncover Your Competitor’s Facebook Strategy | Ep. #1006

In episode #1006, we discuss how you can figure out your competitor’s Facebook Strategy. Tune in to hear how you can figure out their plan of attack. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Uncover Your Competitor’s Facebook Strategy [00:42] We’re not talking about organic traffic. [01:01] Go to their Facebook page and there will be a link that says, “info and ads”. [01:25] This will show you every single ad they are running. [01:37] Go to their landing pages and see how they are converting people. [01:55] After you see how they are converting, you can replicate their process. [02:00] Facebook has their own library for ads. [02:07] If you go to the Facebook ads library, you should be able to find things in your niche. [02:30] Big Spy is a great tool that will show you everything running in the marketing category. [03:10] That’s it for today! [03:12] Don’t forget to check out Single Grain for more info about our free live event in June. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/3/20195 minutes, 9 seconds
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How Long it Really Takes to Rank in Google | Ep. #1005

In episode #1005, we discuss how long it takes to rank in Google. Tune in to hear what has changed over the last couple of years and what kind of lag time you should expect. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Long it Really Takes to Rank in Google [00:40] You can plug your site into GSC Index and will rank pretty quickly. [01:00] We’ve already covered this topic, but that was over two years ago and a lot has changed since then. [01:30] Nowadays, it takes a year or more to see results, unless you have strong brand queries. [01:45] If you have strong brand queries, you could rank within months. [02:10] This is about the whole domain, not just a page. [03:02] Once you have good domain authority, it will only take weeks to rank. [03:10] That’s all for today! [04:04] Don’t forget to check out Single Grain for more info about our live event in June. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/2/20195 minutes, 11 seconds
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How to Monetize a Podcast | Ep. #1004

In episode #1004, we discuss how to monetize a podcast. Tune in to hear how you can make money off of a free podcast. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Monetize a Podcast [00:32] The easiest thing you can do is run ads. [00:41] You can charge based on your CPM. [01:15] Another way to monetize is pushing your own product. [01:30] You can push courses, as well. [02:05] Another option is using Patreon, so you don’t have to run ads. [02:40] There are some people that will run listeners through a funnel for a product and get them on the email list to remarket them later. [03:25] There is a Chinese teacher who makes $8 Million per year through his educational podcast. [03:40] That’s all for today! [03:46] Don’t forget to check out Single Grain for more info about our live event in June. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/1/20195 minutes
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Why You Should Produce Less Content | Ep. #1003

In episode #1003, we discuss why you should, like us, produce less content. Tune in to hear why text-based content isn’t worth the trouble. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why You Should Produce Less Content [00:35] We have found that it is harder to rank when doing content marketing. [00:47] Writing regurgitated information just doesn’t cut it anymore. [01:03] So, now, we produce less content, but make sure that what we do produce is of the highest quality. [01:10] It’s not as competitive for video and audio content. [01:25] Eric and I have produced less text content lately. [01:40] Just because something works for us, doesn’t mean it will work for you. [02:10] In the tech space, there is a lot more noise and it’s harder to stand out. [02:24] Find new and novel topics in order to make a splash. [03:04] You can always repurpose audio and video content to make more text-based content. [03:49] That’s it for today! [03:53] Don’t forget to check out Single Grain for more info about our live event in June. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/30/20194 minutes, 58 seconds
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How We Make Millions, When We Suck at so Many Things! | Ep. #1002

In episode #1002, we discuss how you can make millions, even if you suck at a lot of things. Tune in to hear what we struggle with and how we work around our shortcomings. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How We Make Millions, When We Suck at so Many Things! [00:50] When we say “millions” we are referring to revenue, not profit. [01:17] Eric isn’t the best at executing things. [01:35] Neil is a terrible manager. [01:45] Eric spends too much time learning and not implementing. [01:55] However, when his team makes mistakes, he’s good at finding a solution. [03:15] The way to work with Neil is by showing results. [03:55] We can’t unlearn our life-long habits. [04:32] Neil is good at driving traffic and collecting leads. [04:50] However, most people are probably better at making money. [05:10] It’s important to hire people who are better than you at most tasks. [06:45] Eric is a jack-of-all-trades and can adapt easily. [07:05] He recently brought in someone who has experience running ad agencies to fill in the gaps in his knowledge. [08:16] Focus on your strengths and hire people who fill in the gaps! [08:59] That’s it for today! [09:06] Don’t forget to check out Single Grain for more info about our live event in June. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/29/201910 minutes, 35 seconds
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How to Uncover Your Competitor’s SEO Strategy | Ep. #1001

In episode #1001, we discuss how to uncover your competitor’s SEO strategy. Tune in to hear how you can figure out what works for your direct competition. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Uncover Your Competitor’s SEO Strategy [00:35] You could use great free tools like Ahrefs and SEMRush. [01:00] It’s about determining where they are getting the traffic. [01:15] Knowing which pages they update the most could prove useful. [01:56] In Ahrefs, you can see how quickly how their organic keywords are growing. [03:00] Everything needs to be based off of data. [03:20] Google has a new discovery portal: when you publish content, it shows you the ebb and flow of your traffic. [04:00] Fix the pages that aren’t working. [04:10] Look at your competitor’s link profile and see where they are getting their links from. [04:55] That’s it for today! [04:59] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/28/20196 minutes, 45 seconds
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7 Creative Ways to Make Your Blog Post Stand Out | Ep. #1000

In episode #1000, we count out 7 creative ways to make your posts stand out. Tune in to hear what you can do to make your content more interesting. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Creative Ways to Make Your Blog Post Stand Out [00:35] 1: Use custom data. [00:48] Pay a freelancer to do some data collection. [01:01] 2: Personalize your web pages. [01:40] 3: Add custom graphs and images. [02:07] 4: Unique data and a unique perspective. [02:40] Be careful about whose data you analyze and leverage. [03:32] 5: Use Kajabi. [04:15] By blocking off content, you make it more appealing. [04:33] 6: Write a good headline. [05:10] 7: Infographics. [05:20] People don’t use them as much, but that’s why they’re great to use again. [05:55] That’s it for today! [05:58] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/27/20197 minutes, 4 seconds
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How to Throw an Event Without Losing Money | Ep. #999

In episode #999, we discuss how to throw an event without losing money. Tune in to see how it can be done! We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Throw an Event Without Losing Money [01:07] Live events are great ways to connect with clients and other industry professionals. [02:30] To cover costs, have people and businesses sponsor the event. [03:05] You can also have VIP experiences that are a way to upsell. [04:45] Watch Grant Cardone and Russell Brunson, as they are great examples of on-stage selling. [05:00] Neil was asked a question at an event and wasn’t sure how to respond, because he is bad at selling. [05:42] That’s it for today. [06:26] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/26/20197 minutes, 32 seconds
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7 Marketing Tools That We Love | Ep. #998

In episode #998, we discuss 7 marketing tools that we love right now. Tune in to hear which new tools we think are the best. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Marketing Tools That We Love [00:35] 1: Cameo. [01:00] It’s a service where you pay famous people for personal messages. [02:45] 2: Wayback Machine. [02:55] Eric has been doing a lot of A/B testing lately. [03:20] He has been using this tool to look at all the variations of web pages and ads people have run over time. [04:20] 3: Livestorm. [04:35] Livestorm is a browser-based webinar tool. [04:50] Some like it better than Zoom. [05:10] 4: Kajabi. [05:30] Neil has been using this to realize free content locked behind an email gateway. [06:24] 5: Formidable Forums. [06:40] This is a way to make forums flexible. [06:58] 6: Content Explorer. [07:09] Great for checking in with competitors. [08:32] 7: Chartable. [08:43] This tool helps you see how you are trending on different podcast platforms. [08:57] That’s it for today! [09:17] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/201910 minutes, 26 seconds
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How to Make Broken Link-Building 10 Times Easier | Ep. #997

In episode #997, we discuss how to make broken link-building easier. Tune in to hear how you can streamline the process. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Make Broken Link Building 10 Times Easier [00:45] You are looking for broken pages and who links to those. [01:00] Then, reach out to the people and tell them you have a great replacement. [01:25] The Ahrefs Content Explorer will show you live and broken links. [02:15] Neil’s team likes to contact people who link to outdated content, as well. [03:30] Link builders in India and Pakistan have proven exceptional. [03:38] That’s it for today! [04:08] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/24/20195 minutes, 22 seconds
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How to Uncover Your Competitor’s Content Strategy | Ep. #996

In episode #996, we discuss how to uncover your competitor’s content strategy. Tune in to hear this great new way to get all the juicy details you want and need. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Uncover Your Competitor’s Content Strategy [00:45] Ahrefs has a new feature that allows you to see the details about your competition’s content. [01:20] We tested this by entering Backlinko into Ahrefs. [02:30] This is a great way to get a baseline for your own methods and if they measure up. [02:55] Ahrefs is getting into the Search Engine game. [03:05] So far, this new tool they have made is accurate. [03:15] Check out the content explorer for yourself! [03:27] That’s it for today! [03:54] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/23/20195 minutes, 1 second
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How LinkedIn’s Algorithm is Changing | Ep. #995

In episode #995, we discuss how LinkedIn’s algorithm is changing. Tune in to hear how it’s changing and what you can do in the meantime. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How LinkedIn’s Algorithm is Changing [00:45] LinkedIn’s algorithm is much more like Facebook’s now. [00:55] It’s harder to get videos seen. [01:22] Milk it while it lasts, until you can’t get any views from your videos. [02:25] Neil’s Facebook account used to do well, but now his views are down significantly. [03:00] Social sites command so much attention that you have no choice but to use them. [03:15] It doesn’t always make sense to buy ads, though. [04:00] That’s it for today! [04:26] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/22/20195 minutes, 37 seconds
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The Power of “No” | Ep. #994

In episode #994, we discuss the power of “no”. Tune in to hear why you shouldn’t automatically agree to client requests. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Power of “No” [00:50] The moment you say yes, you only open the door to more “yeses”. [01:15] Don’t do things out of your scope, because it will take all of your time and eat away at your profits. [01:40] Show that you have standards and backbone. [02:05] Have firm boundaries in order to protect yourself. [02:50] The more you cave in, the harder it will be for you. [03:00] Always have a reason why you’re saying no. Explain the downsides. [03:54] That’s it for today! [03:58] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/21/20195 minutes, 18 seconds
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How to Outrank Your Competition on YouTube | Ep. #993

In episode #993 , we discuss how you can outrank your YouTube competitors. Tune in to hear our secrets to ranking on YouTube. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Outrank Your Competition on YouTube [00:50] Ideally, you want to rank #1 for keywords. [01:05] VidIQ helps you track your ranking for various keywords. [01:59] YouTube will look at what happens to your video within the first 24 hours. If it doesn’t do well in that time frame, you won’t get promoted. [02:40] When Neil first made YouTube videos, he did well because his viewers had a high watch time. [03:10] Neil used to run paid promotions, but it didn’t do much for him. [03:30] He doesn’t optimize for subscriptions. [03:45] Push your videos in the first 24 hours of posting. [04:10] Neil has a lot of traffic from other countries. [04:20] So, he will send emails at times that work for other countries. [05:06] That’s it for today! [05:36] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/20/20196 minutes, 43 seconds
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Does AMP Still Help With SEO? | Ep. #992

In episode #992 , we discuss whether AMP still helps with SEO. Tune in to hear what we think about this Google service. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic:  Does AMP Still Help With SEO? [00:42] AMP stands for Accelerated Mobile Pages. [00:55] AMP helps speed up your page loads on mobile devices. [01:25] Google is caching, which is why it loads so quickly. [01:45] It strips a lot of stuff away to increase speed, so you lose out on a lot of conversions. [02:12] AMP helps somewhat in SEO. [02:22] In the United States, AMP doesn’t help with traffic. [02:45] In places like Brazil, the traffic increases. [03:05] If you are targeting less developed regions, AMP will still help you with SEO. [03:28] However, we can’t give a definitive answer. [04:05] By building on top of Google products, you risk losing control of your site. [04:36] That’s it for today! [05:15] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/19/20196 minutes, 20 seconds
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How Often Should You Scrub Your Email List | Ep. #991

In episode #991, we discuss how often you should scrub your email list. Tune in to hear how often you need to purge the rolls! We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Often Should You Scrub Your Email List [00:40] Everyone believes you need a huge email list. [00:45] If people don’t open your emails, there is no point to having them on the list. [01:05] Opens and clicks are the best way to gauge who is interested in your content, products, or services. [01:33] Eric purges his email list about once per month. [01:45] His team has a workflow that sends people through a re-engagement campaign. If they don’t open that email, they will be purged. [01:58] Mailchimp doesn’t like you scrub your rolls. [02:10] ConvertKit offers scrubbing automation. [02:30] Neil’s list gets scrubbed daily. [02:40] Make sure you send emails at least once per week. [03:34] If Neil has a 31% open rate, he’s in good shape. [03:55] If you have 15% or less, you may be losing revenue. [04:35] If you keep sending emails to those who don’t want them, eventually you will lose everyone. [04:55] This is because your emails will get marked as spam. [05:05] That’s it for today! [05:32] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/18/20196 minutes, 36 seconds
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The Best Podcast Analytics Tool for 2019 | Ep. #990

In episode #990, we discuss the best podcast analytics tool for 2019. Tune in to hear which tool we think is best. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Best Podcast Analytics Tool for 2019 [00:38] Analytics are pretty sucky right now. [00:45] Libsyn gives you episode stats, but it’s not that accurate. [01:10] It can give you a sense of what kind of content people like. [01:28] Chartable is a podcast analytics tool that works. [01:50] It creates charts for you to understand where you’re popular and with whom. [02:55] The Apple analytics tool isn’t that in-depth. [03:10] It’s better than nothing. [03:25] Chartable will help you compare yourself to your competition. [03:45] It’s the best tool for 2019. [03:55] That’s it for today! [04:01] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/17/20195 minutes, 51 seconds
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Where Content Marketing Is Heading in 2019 & Beyond | Ep. #989

In episode #989, we discuss where content marketing is heading. Tune in to hear what we think are the most important facets of content marketing. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Where Content Marketing Is Heading in 2019 & Beyond [00:45] As of a year ago, Neil starting writing blog posts again. [01:10] People used to post content just on their website. [01:25] People will now start to post in multiple locations. [02:05] You can’t just rely on social media channels, you have to take an omni-channel approach. [02:25] Referrals are a great way to do link-building. [03:25] Translations of your content helps build traffic. [03:40] Infographics will boost your visibility. [04:05] There are so many countries you can target, so translations will help you expand your reach. [05:30] Someone who reads your blog is 74% more likely to convert. [06:15] Just create more content! [06:18] That’s it for today! [06:58] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner.   Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/16/20198 minutes, 7 seconds
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When You Should Quit! | Ep. #988

In episode #988, we discuss when you should quit. Tune in to hear when and why you should give up on your business. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: When you should quit! [00:35] Many putting suck at quitting. [00:54] Whatever doesn’t help Neil’s core business, he doesn’t focus on it. [01:15] If you aren’t getting any traction, don’t drag it out. [02:00] Set “go” and “no go” dates. [02:38] When Eric got his start with the senior living business, he and his partners eventually started working on other things. [03:07] They mutually agreed to shut down their joint venture. [03:51] If you are not passionate about your venture, shut it down, because you naturally won’t invest time and money into it. [05:10] People who make money, don’t jump around. [05:25] Find the one thing that will work well for you that you can be passionate about. [05:55] That’s it for today! [06:21] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/15/20197 minutes, 27 seconds
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How to Hire Offshore Marketing Talent | Ep. #987

In episode #987, we discuss how to hire offshore workers. Tune in to hear how you can get good results from talent from other countries. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Hire Offshore Marketing Talent [00:40] Offshore means anyone in another country. [01:10] Make sure to define the responsibilities right away. [01:45] Know who you are looking for/what you need, then you can hire. [02:30] Neil has found when he wasn’t specific enough, the work wasn’t high quality, because it wasn’t what he needed. [03:02] Make sure to read each person’s reviews (if they have any). [03:35] Eric likes to use Upwork, OnlineJobs.PH, FreeeUp. [04:00] Set up a way to determine if applicants can follow very simple directions. [05:08] Neil also recommends looking for workers on ProBlogger and Dribble. [05:20] Forums are also a good place to look. [05:26] Have workers do paid tests before hiring full-time. [05:50] Make sure to run articles through copyscape. [06:22] That’s it for today! [06:30] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/14/20198 minutes, 2 seconds
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Pricing Secrets For Your Product or Service | Ep. #986

In episode #986, we discuss how to price your product or service appropriately. Tune in to hear if you can charge more for your product or service. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Pricing Secrets For Your Product or Service [00:55] Pricing is a great way to increase revenue. [01:10] If your product isn’t good, increasing pricing will not help you. [01:40] ProfitWell has a lot of free content on this subject. [01:50] Win Without Pitching is a good book on this matter, as well. [02:30] Eric’s office is coaching people on growing their businesses. [02:52] As long as you are providing high value, you can charge a high price. [03:30] When thinking about pricing, consider how to demonstrate that you will offer value for the price. [04:35] Hubspot went from paid to freemium and offered upgrades to more services for a price. [05:05] That’s it for today! [05:55] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/13/20196 minutes, 59 seconds
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Is Hiring a PR Firm Worth It?| Ep. #985

In episode #985, we discuss whether it is worth it to hire a PR firm. Tune in to hear if a PR firm would be helpful to your business. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Is Hiring a PR Firm Worth It? [00:45] PR Firms will help you get more coverage. [01:15] Some charge a retainer, which is a lot of money per month. [02:45] Paying as you go is a better model. [03:10] PR firms on retainer aren’t always the most productive or proactive. [03:30] You need something that is a good story. If you don’t have a good story, even the best PR firm won’t help you. [04:00] Don’t expect a ton of conversions or sales to come from even the best of PR campaigns. [04:20] PR is good for building brand trust. [05:00] For the vast majority of people, hiring a PR firm won’t be worth it. [05:20] Check out the book Purple Cow. [05:30] That’s it for today! [05:53]  We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/12/20197 minutes, 2 seconds
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7 Tools For Running A Successful Content Marketing Campaign| Ep. #984

In episode #984, we count down 7 tools for a successful content marketing campaign. Tune in to hear which 7 tools we like best. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Tools For Running A Successful Content Marketing Campaign [00:36] 1: Ubersuggest. [00:45] Free to use and great for researching keywords. [00:57] 2: Mailchimp. [01:05] Email blasts will always work. [01:57] 3: MobileMonkey. [02:10] Use this to blast via Facebook Messenger. [02:30] 4: BuzzSumo. [02:38] Great for seeing what your competitors are doing. [03:18] 5: SocialBlade. [03:30] Helpful to see social sharing information. [03:40] 6: VidIQ. [03:45] Helps with keyword and video optimization. [04:25] 7: Clickflow. [04:27] Eric’s SEO A/B testing software. [05:45] That’s it for today! [06:34]  We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/11/20197 minutes, 39 seconds
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When Should You Take Profits In Your Company?| Ep. #983

In episode #983, we discuss when or if you should take profits from your company. Tune in to hear when you should plan for this. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: When Should You Take Profits In Your Company? [01:02] Neil started a company when he was 16 and didn’t start taking profits until he was 20/21. [01:21] He thinks he was foolish for waiting so long. [01:35] If you need the money, take what you need to survive. [02:24] It’s also wise to reinvest your profits. [02:50] Things can go wrong, so putting profits aside for emergencies is smart. [03:35] Know your living expenses, so you can determine what you need. [04:05] Maybe you want to travel or live a good life; if that is important, take the profits. [04:41] Some companies don’t do dividends, because they are re-investing them. [05:20] Don’t expand beyond your core business. [06:46] That’s it for today! [07:30] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/10/20198 minutes, 37 seconds
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How to Combat Your Declining Social Media Traffic| Ep. #982

In episode #982, we discuss how you can combat your declining social media traffic. Tune in to hear what you can do to fight the decline. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Combat Your Declining Social Media Traffic [00:50] Even traffic on Neil’s LinkedIn video posts has declined. [01:15] Now, Neil is seeing his reach decline to less than 20,000. [01:40] Instagram Live is new, so they are boosting those posts. [02:05] Eric thinks you should try the omni-channel approach to avoid the decline. [02:25] Neil agrees that you need to leverage the newest channels to boost your reach. [02:45] You need to scrub those who don’t engage from your email lists. [03:10] Spend money on paid ads in order to target the right people. [04:20] Social media is a numbers game. [04:30] It’s also important to know what your audience cares about. [04:50] If people aren’t engaging, it’s probably because they don’t like your content. [05:15] Think about social media content as a form of testing. [05:25] Test out different types of content and see what works. [05:55] Grant Cardone is good at slicing up the content they have and repurposing it. [06;18] When repurposing content, post natively to the channel. [06:50] Don’t just assume marketing guys on social media are sleazy. Rather, you should learn from them. [07:11] That’s it for today! [07:40] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/9/20198 minutes, 46 seconds
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How to Grow Your SEO Traffic Consistently| Ep. #981

In episode #981, we discuss how to grow your SEO traffic consistently. Tune in to hear what you should focus on for long-term success. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Grow Your SEO Traffic Consistently [00:45] With SEO, traffic is always up and down. [00:53] Neil ignores algorithms. [01:10] When trying to get more traffic, Neil focuses on user experience. [02:30] Backlinks are helpful, but not the be-all, end-all. [02:45] For desktop and mobile, Single Grain is a fast site, which is key to customer experience. [03:53] If you are counting on algorithms, you are playing for the short-term. If you are planning for the long-term, don’t concern yourself with dips in traffic. [04:45] Remember to update years-old content. [05:36] Put the user first and consider the long-term outcome.[05:40] That’s it for today! [06:31] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/8/20197 minutes, 41 seconds
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When You Should Ignore SEO| Ep. #980

In episode #980, we discuss whether you should ignore SEO. Tune in to hear if you should ignore SEO when building a business. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: When You Should Ignore SEO [00:54] Maybe you shouldn’t do SEO in the beginning if you have investors. [01:15] Paid ads may work faster and better in the beginning. [01:55] If you don’t know which keywords to use, you won’t get results right away. [02:55] Once you know the right keywords and how to convert organically, that’s when you can focus on SEO. [03:20] It takes a long time to get rolling with SEO. [04:20] If you cut corners and decide you want to pay for cheap links, you will handicap yourself. [04:50] SEO has gotten tougher for newcomers. [05:05] Consider your long and short-term goals before diving into SEO. [05:20] That’s it for today! [05:45] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/7/20197 minutes, 45 seconds
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Should You Go Freemium?| Ep. #979

In episode #979, we discuss whether it pays to give out freemium services. Tune in to hear whether you should offer freemium plans to your customers. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Should You Go Freemium? [00:47] Freemium isn’t just SaaS, it works in so many different fields and categories. [01:04] Freemium is a service that is free with basic functions, but if you want more functionality, you need to pay. [01:43] Ora Brush is a free tongue cleaner, but they also sell other oral health accessories. [02:06] Some people will even give away free book chapters to encourage the purchase of the full book. [02:30] Hubspot’s CRM is free. [03:14] Profitwell is a services business that is free. [04:00] If you want 100 paying customers, you will need 2000 freemium users. [04:33] There is software for everything with competitors for each field. [04:55] It’s harder to convert and freemium will cost you money. [05:09] Freemium is a marketing channel. [05:55] Ubersuggest gets about 9700 visitors per day. [06:17] That’s it for today! [06:30] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/6/20197 minutes, 48 seconds
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Should a Blog Post Focus on One Keyword or Multiple Keywords for SEO? | Ep. #978

In episode #978, we discuss whether you should focus on one or multiple keywords in your blog posts. Tune in to hear how we approach blogging and keyword rankings. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Should a Blog Post Focus on One Keyword or Multiple Keywords for SEO? [00:35] One of our live viewers, Dinesh, recommended this topic. [00:55] NSFW sites usually rank for the most keywords. [01:05] Focus on one keyword first. [01:15] Once you rank for one, try to then build in other keywords. [01:35] Neil thinks you can do multiple keywords at a time. [01:45] Neil writes, doesn’t worry about keywords, and checks for which keywords the post naturally ranks. [02:00] Once he sees what his keywords are, he adjusts the post to fit more closely around those keywords. [02:06] SEO is a big hit-or-miss business. [02:32] Neil says to focus on the quality of your content before focusing on keywords. [02:58] Eric likes checking Ahrefs. [03:22] Look at the top pages on Ahrefs and see for which keywords they rank. [04:00] Clickflow is also useful for this. [04:06] That’s it for today! [04:10] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/5/20195 minutes, 22 seconds
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Does Podcast Advertising Actually Work? | Ep. #977

In episode #977, we discuss if podcast advertising actually works. Tune in to here if this method of marketing is a good idea. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Does Podcast Advertising Actually Work? [00:35] MeUndies advertises on podcasts. They make $75 Million a year. [00:48] They spent a third of their marketing budget on podcast advertising. [01:10] Eric thinks this is “stupid”. [01:40] Once you start advertising overly consistently, the message becomes lost on people. [02:15] People reach out wanting to advertise with us all the time. [02:40] It is estimated that Joe Rogan makes a killing with the ads on his podcast. [03:05] Knowing the audience is key. [03:15] It has to be the right product for the right people. [03:20] That’s it for today! [03:29] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/4/20194 minutes, 43 seconds
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What is the Ideal Amount of Blog Posts to Write Each Week? | Ep. #976

In episode #976, we discuss how often you should be blogging. Tune in to hear how often we blog. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What is the Ideal Amount of Blog Posts to Write Each Week? [00:35] Eric writes 3-6 posts per week. [01:22] Neil only writes 1 post per week. [01:52] Eric wants to reach 500,000 unique visits per week, which is why he is heavily pushing content. [02:25] Neil feels like the blogosphere is too competitive, so he likes to write on lengthy, meaty post per week. [02:51] Take the opposite approach of your competitors’ posts. [03:22] Eric’s USC professor friend wrote a blog post about unintended consequences. [04:00] Start off slow and steady. [04:10] That’s it for today! [04:13] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/3/20195 minutes, 23 seconds
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If You are Overwhelmed by All the New Marketing Tactics, Do This Instead | Ep. #975

In episode #975, we discuss what to do when you are overwhelmed by all the new marketing tactics. Tune in to hear what you can do to decrease the pressure you are putting on yourself. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: If You are Overwhelmed by All the New Marketing Tactics, do this Instead [00:38] Instead, focus on one channel. [00:58] If you are overwhelmed, just double down on what you are already doing. [01:25] Even though Neil is doing a bunch of different things, he still focuses on blogging. [01:42] Eric likes creating video content and he’s good at it. [02:40] Eric gets 1350 new subscribers per month and 64,000 views. [03:08] Just figure out what is right for you. [03:15] Neil is flyout out to SXSW and will be talking about SEO for text-based content. [04:05] If you are bad at Instagram, find someone who is good at it. [04:20] Hiring the right people is key. [04:48] Once you have volume, you can make these important hires. [05:05] That’s it for today! [05:09] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/2/20196 minutes, 19 seconds
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Why You Shouldn’t Share Income Information | Ep. #974

In episode #974, we discuss why you shouldn’t publicly share income information. Tune in to hear the dangers of being so forthcoming. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why You Shouldn’t Share Income Information [00:53] When things are going well for you and you share the details of your income, people will begin copying your methods. [01:05] You only invite competition and resentment. [01:25] Once, Eric referred a customer onto someone else. [01:38] He then got sued because the customer felt the other company wasn’t helpful and wanted Eric to pay back the amount of the money he felt he wasted. [02:10] Sharing income reports puts a target on your back. [03:05] You can share your income at the beginning, but once you start making more, scale back the sharing. [03:07] That’s it for today! [03:10] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/1/20194 minutes, 23 seconds
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What’s the ROI of a Live Event? | Ep. #973

In episode #973, we discuss what the ROI of a live event is. Tune in to hear what you can expect to get out of throwing a live event. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What’s the ROI of a Live Event? [00:45] We’re throwing a live event in June. [00:55] It costs roughly $20-30 a head to do an event the right way. [01:25] Since we’re not charging for the event, we aren’t making money. [01:40] People say if you charge, 40-50% of attendees will not show up. [01:50] People will pay and then no-show. [02:57] Sponsors are how you can make a profit. [03:50] Either ticket sales or sponsors will cover your costs. [04:15] Our goal isn’t to make money. [05:02] Clarion is an events company that goes around buying up conferences. [06:08] That’s it for today! [06:12] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/31/20197 minutes, 33 seconds
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Where Podcasting is Going Next | Ep. #972

In episode #972, we discuss the future of podcasting. Tune in to hear where we think podcasting is going next. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Where Podcasting is Going Next [00:35] Luminary is a company that is trying to be the Netflix of podcasting. [00:55] Their at the stage where they are producing their own shows and they charge a subscription fee. [01:15] Podcasting is becoming a maturing field. [01:45] Neil thinks podcasting is heading towards full integration into daily life. [02:30] He thinks it will integrate with Alexa and other smart home devices. [03:15] Mary Meeker does an internet trend report every year. [03:45] There is a gap in monetization for podcasts. [04:15] Anchor allows you to make podcasts and monetize. [05:02] AI isn’t where it needs to be yet, but it will soon be advanced enough to know when you want to listen to certain things. [05:15] That’s it for today! [05:20] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/30/20196 minutes, 37 seconds
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Is Luck Even a Thing in Business? | Ep. #971

In episode #971, we discuss if luck is even a thing. Tune in to hear if success is just a matter of good luck. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Is Luck Even a Thing in Business? [00:35] Neil met Guy Kawasaki and he said he would invest in luck over anything else. [01:10] Jim Collins wrote a post about the “Return on Luck”. [01:35] Being white and upper class was a benefit to the founder of Microsoft. [02:00] However, there are many people who grew up that way, so why are there so few people like Bill Gates? [02:20] Luck is great, but you have to work hard to capitalize on it. [02:45] Eric grew up in a middle-class family, but has had a good deal of success. [03:05] There is something to be said for hard work and execution, because you can’t pick luck. [03:30] Eric found his partner at Clickflow through a stroke of luck (by chance). [04:20] Don’t worry about luck, it will just happen. [04:28] That’s it’s for today! [04:31] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/29/20195 minutes, 42 seconds
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A Few Slick Ways to Get Ahold of Your Leads | Ep. #970

In episode #970, we discuss a few ways to get in touch with leads. Tune in to hear the crafty ways we try to reach leads. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: A Couple Slick Ways to Get Ahold of Your Leads [00:35] Try text messages. [00:40] Sending one with the person’s name and a question mark may be enough to get their attention. [00:45] It’s one way to start a conversation. [00:55] Facebook Messenger is another useful tool. [01:05] Mobile Monkey or ManyChat are ways to broadcast through Messenger. [01:20] Schedule a call right when you get their attention. [01:34] You can always follow up with text-based reminders. [01:48] ScheduleOnce and HubSpot will help you get this done. [02:15] Text message open rates are somewhere near 99%. [02:40] If you call a lead within the first five minutes, your chance of closing the sale will increase. [03:03] Throw a live event and invite your leads. [03:15] The in-person touch-point has proven successful. [03:41] That’s it for today! [03:44] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/28/20194 minutes, 53 seconds
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7 Creative Ways to Monetize Your Podcast | Ep. #969

In episode #969, we discuss 7 creative ways to monetize your podcast. Tune in to hear how you can actually make money from a podcast. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Creative Ways to Monetize Your Podcast [00:32] 1: Use advertising. [00:45] Some podcasts have ads before, during, and after the show. This is a great way to monetize. [01:10] Podcast attention is highly rated right now. [01:20] 2: Throw your own live event. [01:30] Charge admission. [01:58] People who listen to podcasts are often in a high income bracket. [02:11] MeUndies spends a third of their marketing budget on Podcasting. [02:30] 3: Subscriptions. [02:40] Asian Podcasters monetize through subscriptions. [03:16] 4: Sell info-products. [03:57] 5: Sponsorships and VIP experiences. [04:16] Our live event is sponsored and we are also offered premiere experiences at a cost, which is how we avoided charging people for the event itself. [04:27] 6: Affiliate commission. [04:45] Promote someone else’s product using a unique URL and get a kickback from the company you are promoting. [05:04] 7: Promote physical products. [05:15] One Podcaster promotes the Freedom Journal. [05:30] That’s a great income stream. [05:40] That’s it for today! [05:46] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/27/20197 minutes, 7 seconds
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The Best Slack Communities for Marketers | Ep. #968

In episode #968, we discuss which Slack community that is the best resource for marketers. Tune in to hear which community we both agree is the best. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Best Slack Communities for Marketers [00:33] Traffic Think Tank is a community run by Matthew Barbie, Nick Eubanks, and a third person. [00:56] It’s one of the most engaging Slack groups out there. [01:30] Neil signed up for the Authority Hacker course, because he liked their Facebook ad. [01:55] Traffic Think Tank is one of the favorite communities of Neil’s team. [02:15] Eric thinks he got value out of watching their videos. [02:41] TTT is always adding more content and the community around them provides value, as well. [03:10] That’s it for today! [03:16] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/26/20194 minutes, 30 seconds
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7 Creative Ways to Collect Email Addresses Without Being Spammy | Ep. #967

In episode #967, we count out 7 creative ways to add to your email list without being spammy. Tune in to hear our tactics for collecting email addresses. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Creative Ways to Collect Email Addresses Without Being Spammy [00:33] 1: Spin the Wheel. [00:45] As long as you offer something of value, people will be excited about it. [00:48] 2: Add little yellow boxes and get them to opt-in to offers. [01:03] 3: Block off content. [01:15] Make a portion of the content accessible only if someone enters an email address. This could also just be bonus content. [01:44] 4: Create cloaked links and drive people back to an offer. Try Pretty Links. [02:22] 5: Create quizzes. [02:34] Collect enough info for a full lead. [02:41] 6: Use Outgrow to put calculators on your site. [02:54] 7: Use MobileMonkey to opt-in to your Facebook Messenger list and your email list. [03:13] That’s it for today! [03:15] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/25/20194 minutes, 28 seconds
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How to Market When You’re a Nobody | Ep. #966

In episode #966, we discuss how you can market when you’re a nobody. Tune in to hear how you can build your following and gain conversions. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Market When You’re a Nobody [00:40] Eric and Neil are technically “nobodies”. [01:06] Look to see who is getting traction. [01:20] BuzzSumo will help you figure out what’s hot in your field. [01:35] You can also cross-link with popular people and sites. [02:30] When Eric first started in marketing, he began emailing Neil trying to connect/cross-link with his site. [03:30] Most people do not know us! [03:42] The more people who don’t know you, the more people you can convert. [04:00] Consider all the outlets you can use (podcasts, videos, etc.). [04:30] Neil’s audio engineer badgered Larry King, until he gave him an interview and it turned into a begrudging mentorship. [04:44] That’s it for today! [04:46] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/24/20195 minutes, 57 seconds
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What You Should do When People Complain About Your Product or Service | Ep. #965

In episode #965, we discuss what you should do when you get complaints about your product or service. Tune in to hear how you should handle negative feedback. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What You Should do When People Complain About Your Product or Service [00:38] It’s a good thing when people complain, because you get more value from this kind of feedback. [00:59] Look for recurring feedback, because then you know it’s an actual issue and not just a one-off. [02:05] Sometimes, people will complain, but it won’t make sense to address it. [02:30] Solve the problems that a majority of the complaints are about. [02:54] Eric likes to send NPS surveys. [03:00] His team uses AskNicely. [03:28] Neil likes Qualaroo. [03:45] SurveyMonkey has built-in feedback tools. [04:00] Complaints will humble you and make you better. [04:15] Speed is the key to responding to issues. [04:30] Show people that you are proactive and respond swiftly, so they hold a higher opinion of you. [04:37] That’s it for today! [04:49] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/23/20196 minutes
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When Does it Make Sense to Have Sales Reps? | Ep. #964

In episode #964, we discuss when you should hire a sales rep. Tune in to hear if you need a sales rep and when it’s worth it to hire one. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: When Does it Make Sense to Have Sales Reps? [00:41] You shouldn’t hire a rep without testing out sales yourself. [00:55] You need to have an understanding of the objections you will run into. [01:11] Try doing it yourself for 30-60 days. [01:30] Once you have a process, hire a rep. [01:48] Start-ups fail because of premature scaling. [02:45] If you hire prematurely, you will only end up having to fire people and losing money. [03:01] When you hire people, it may not even work out. [03:15] Have the rep do a paid trial to see what their skills are. [03:40] The CEO of Saastr, Jason Lemkin, has a blog post that breaks down the steps to hiring a sales rep. [04:20] Sales reps don’t solve everything. [04:21] That’s it for today! [04:45] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/22/20195 minutes, 57 seconds
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7 Questions to Make Sure Your Next Marketing Hire is a Slam Dunk | Ep. #963

In episode #963, we count out the 7 questions you need to ask a potential marketing hire. See which questions we think will guarantee that your next hire is a slam dunk. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Questions to Make Sure Your Next Marketing Hire is a Slam Dunk [00:36] 1: How do you get better at marketing? [00:41] What are you reading to enhance your skills and understanding of the field? [00:52] Marketing is ever-evolving, so you have to read blogs to stay up-to-date. [01:20] 2: What would you change? [01:30] If they can’t tell you how they would improve your business, how will they be as a hire? [02:07] 3: Have them do a paid trial. [02:55] 4: What do you do when an experiment fails? [03:06] A great way to understand their thought process. [03:30] 5: If you had $10 Million, in what would you invest? [03:50] A great way to gain insight into the potential hire. [04:05] Also a way to gauge how humble or arrogant they are. [04:11] 6: What do you think our competitors are doing that we are not, but should be? [04:56] 7: What is your most impressive marketing accomplishment? [05:00] This will give insight into how they think and what their skills are. [05:37] That’s all for today! [06:06] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/21/20197 minutes, 14 seconds
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How to Target Effectively on LinkedIn | Ep. #962

In episode #962, we discuss how to target effectively on LinkedIn. Tune in to hear how you can get the right people to engage with your content. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Target Effectively on LinkedIn [00:38] On LinkedIn, you can target job titles, specialties, or seniority. [00:56] Targeting job titles is the easiest option. [01:16] Although everyone has odd titles nowadays. [01:30] The specialties option allows you to search for job function. [01:42] Seniority helps you narrow down the level of employee you are seeking. [02:10] It’s all about the content you produce. [02:24] Post content that’s related to your business. [03:02] When your post is more specific, you will get engagements from real leads. [03:30] LinkedIn groups are an option. [03:45] Retargeting is another option. [04:00] It’s about layering the options, so you can laser-target. [04:15] That’s all for today! [04:49] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/20/20195 minutes, 55 seconds
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Do You Even Need to Blog Anymore? | Ep. #961

In episode #961, we discuss whether blogging is still relevant. Tune in to hear if this method is still effective. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Do You Even Need to Blog Anymore? [00:35] We still blog, but we try not to spend money on it. [01:15] You can’t please everyone with one format, which is why it is important to blog. [01:21] Blogs still generate more traffic from a Google search. [01:40] Podcasting only gets good traffic for the first 30 days. [02:08] When you blog, you have more control over the SEO. [02:35] People are able to find you more organically. [03:00] In general, the answer is yes, but that doesn’t mean you need to create thousands of blog posts. [03:45] If you’re going to blog, write about new, fresh ideas. [04:05] Once Google recognizes your site as “quality” it will push your results to the top. [04:18] That’s it for today! [04:49] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/19/20195 minutes, 57 seconds
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7 Dead Simple Social Media Marketing Tactics That Still Work Today | Ep. #960

In episode #960, we discuss 7 simple tactics that always work. Tune in to hear how you can use social media marketing to your advantage. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Dead Simple Social Media Marketing Tactics That Still Work Today [00:45] 1: Post your content repeatedly on social media. [00:55] Share a few times in the first 24 hours and you’ll get more hits than you normally would. [01:30] 2: Push things to your email list. [01:53] 3: Post a portion of your post on LinkedIn. [02:01] Make sure to link to your site so people can finish the post. [02:10] 4: Repurpose your content. [02:30] Make sure things are formatted for the sites you are using. [02:48] 5: A week after you’ve posted something, post the entirety of it to social media (like Facebook). [03:43] 6: Go back to basics. [03:59] Look at your engagements ( using TubeBuddy or similar) to get a sense of what performs well. [04:25] Create posts based around your most successful topics. [04:56] 7: Make sure you keep your paragraphs short. [05:22] Short sentences and paragraphs will get you more reach. [05:30] That’s all for today! [05:33] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/18/20196 minutes, 46 seconds
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The Craziest Content Marketing Tactic EVER | Ep. #959

In episode #959, we discuss the craziest content marketing tactics. Tune in to hear what we think are the craziest tactics out there. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Craziest Content Marketing Tactic EVER [00:37] Neil’s craziest tactic was when he stopped doing content marketing as often and started creating and giving away free software instead. [00:52] Product-led growth has served him well. [01:25] Not many people know how to build products, so take advantage of that marketing tactic. [01:50] A crazy tactic is to use the marketing channel or method that isn’t popular yet. [02:38] Another crazy tactic is the content sprouting approach (more or less omni-channel marketing). [03:30] Figure out what’s right for your business. [03:43] UberSuggest is still growing month-over-month. [03:48] That’s it for today! [03:52] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/17/20195 minutes, 6 seconds
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How Often You Need to Post on Facebook | Ep. #958

In episode #958, we discuss how often you need to post on Facebook. Tune in to hear how often you need to post on this platform and why. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Often You Need to Post on Facebook [00:40] The median time spent on Facebook has gone down over the years. [00:57] The median engagement rate for Instagram is only slightly higher. [01:20] Eric’s team is only posting twice per day, but Neil’s team tries not to exceed one post per day. [01:45] People can ask not to see your content, so it’s to your benefit to not flood the site. [03:15] Neil boosts some of his posts, but not all of them. [03:30] When Eric goes live, he simulcasts it on YouTube and Facebook. They also boost the live stream to their custom audiences through an agency accelerator. [04:18] That’s it for today! [04:24] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/16/20195 minutes, 53 seconds
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How Paid Advertising is Actually Dying | Ep. #957

In episode #957, we discuss how paid ads are dying. Tune in to hear why this method doesn’t give you a good ROI anymore. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Paid Advertising is Actually Dying [00:40] The revenue isn’t dying, but the costs are getting so expensive, it’s hard for businesses to get a good ROI. [01:10] So much VC money is getting wasted on ad spending. [02:05] You need to think about upsells and downsells. [02:40] Think of all the possible outlets you can use to push your upsells and downsells. [03:30] The biggest companies in China are not ad platforms, which is different here in the US. [03:50] In the US, the podcasting market is worth $314 Million, whereas in China it’s $3 Billion. [04:15] China is better at monetizing, but we’re getting there. [04:16] That’s all for today! [04:40] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/15/20195 minutes, 53 seconds
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If Your Business is About to Fail, What do You Do? | Ep. #956

In episode #956, we discuss what you should do if your business is failing. Tune in to hear how you can bring your company back from the brink. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: If Your Business is About to Fail, What do You Do? [00:35] When Eric took over Single Grain, it was about to fail. [00:54] Eric mapped out the worst case scenario and tried to plan for that. [01:15] Ultimately, it helped him turn things around and had contingency plans for various scenarios. [02:05] Khosla Ventures has great blog posts, including one called, “If/Then Planning”. [02:33] Look at your numbers. [02:52] Go back to basics: what was successful in the past? [03:10] Replicate your past successes. [04:15] Eric is focused and isn’t spread thin anymore. He used to burn a lot of money. [04:35] That’s it for today! [04:42] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/14/20196 minutes, 39 seconds
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7 Hacks to Boost Your Conversion Rate | Ep. #955

In episode #955, we discuss 7 hacks that will boost your conversion rate. Tune in to see how you can get your conversion rates through the roof. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Hacks to Boost Your Conversion Rate [00:40] 1: Personalization. [00:50] Try using Clearbit to help you personalize your pitch. [01:11] 2: Adding location to your copy. [01:52] 3: Don’t sleep on site speed. [02:10] 4: Remarketing videos. [02:34] Make sure you’re using the opposite pitch. [03:05] 5: Dynamic retargeting. [03:20] This is a more personal approach. [03:45] 6: Talk to your audience. [03:56] Whether on the phone or through a survey, you will see more conversions. [04:25] 7: Planning poker. [04:35] This is a way for the team to debate the finer points of certain A/B tests. [05:30] That’s all for today! [05:36] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/20197 minutes, 13 seconds
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How to Structure Your SEO Team | Ep. #954

In episode #954, we discuss how you should structure your SEO team. Tune in to hear how you should structure your SEO team for greater success. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Structure Your SEO Team [00:45] Neil does a region-based search for team members. [01:05] He likes to look internationally for people to write content for their native country. [01:45] Eric once worked for an SEO strategist. [02:05] On this team, there was a lead, a strategist, and a tactician. [02:25] This was for a large company, so this won’t necessary be smart to replicate at a smaller company. [02:45] For smaller companies, you can have a manager and team members that serve specific purposes, like social and link-building. [03:25] It’s very important to hire someone for content repurposing. [04:45] Eric used to post Marketing School on YouTube, but has since stopped, because it was hurting the channel. [05:15] Heavy content is important when you’re starting out. [05:41] That’s it for today! [05:47] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/12/20197 minutes, 38 seconds
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How to Hire a VP of Growth | Ep. #953

In episode #953, we discuss how to hire a VP of Growth. Tune in to hear how you should approach this type of hire. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Hire a VP of Growth [00:31] A VP of Growth is the person responsible for making your numbers go up. That could mean anything, really. They use whatever knowledge they have to increase all your numbers. [01:15] Ask for referrals. [01:30] Neil recommends researching your competitors and who their growth people are. [01:55] Shoot the growth people messages and introduce yourself. [02:10] Then ask these people for referrals (this may even include them). [03:40] Ask potential hires what they would do to grow your business and achieve your goals. This will help you understand their thought process and abilities. [04:40] Eric’s friend hired two growth people based on Eric’s recommendation. [05:50] That’s it for today! [05:57] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/11/20197 minutes, 31 seconds
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How to Structure Your Content Marketing Team | Ep. #952

In episode #952, we discuss structuring marketing teams. Tune in to hear how we structure our teams and what you can learn from our methods. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Structure Your Content Marketing Team [00:52] Eric’s team manages a dozen or so types of content. [01:50] Neil’s team manages about the same amount of content. [03:25] Each person on Eric’s team has a specific role. [04:05] They are a mix of full-time and contract workers. [05:45] Eric’s content is up significantly. [05:57] It generally doesn’t make sense to have everyone on your content marketing team be full time, as there is an ebb and flow to content creation. [07:30] That’s it for today! [07:34] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/10/20198 minutes, 54 seconds
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7 Unconventional Ways to Generate More Leads | Ep. #951

In episode #951, we discuss 7 unconventional ways to generate more leads. Tune in to hear what you can do to increase revenue. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Unconventional Ways to Generate More Leads [00:36] 1: Have a customer data platform, like Segment. [00:50] The ability to narrow down leads based on certain data is key to your success. Segment allows you to do this. [01:40] 2: Make sure you are getting all the information you need. [01:57] Lead Quizzes makes it easier to capture leads. [02:21] 3: Personalization. [02:30] Drift allows for personalization in chats. [03:00] 4: MaxMind. [03:15] Include city and location within your copy. [03:50] 5: Mad Kudu is a lead-scoring tool. [04:15] 6: Clearbit allows you to pre-populate information in forms. [04:30] 7: Live chat is a great resource. [05:15] Check out Subscribers.com. [05:24] That’s it for today! [05:31] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/9/20197 minutes, 1 second
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A Simple hack to Combine Facebook and Google Ads | Ep. #950

In episode #950, we discuss a simple hack to combine Facebook and Google Ads. Tune in to hear how you can use this hack. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: A Simple hack to Combine Facebook and Google Ads. [00:50] Rand Fishkin Tweeted about an interesting concept. [01:10] Links have a way of indicating from whence they came. [01:25] This makes it easier to figure out how to target someone. [02:05] Don’t forget the marketing rule of 7. [02:25] When someone engages with you on one platform, you can try to connect with them via other social channels. [03:00] The rule of 7 may be becoming the rule of 14. [03:50] Since you’re spending the money anyway, you may as well use all channels to target potential customers. [04:28] That’s all for today! [04:34] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/8/20196 minutes, 9 seconds
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7 New Marketing Tools that will help you Dominate in 2019 | Ep. #949

In episode #949, we discuss 7 marketing tools that will help you crush your competitors. Tune in to hear which 7 tools (and extra bonus tool) will allow you to dominate 2019. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 New Marketing Tools that will help you Dominate in 2019 [00:35] 1: UberSuggest. [00:42] The app now has a traffic analyzer. [01:15] 2: Meet Edgar. [01:30] This tool helps you schedule and share content. [01:40] 3: Exit Intel. [01:45] This tool is similar to Bounce Exchange, but it’s free. [02:30] 4: Lead Quizzes. [02:38] Drive people through the quiz flow and you can collect additional lead info. [02:50] 5: Hole.io or Segment. [02:55] These two tools are CDP’s. [03:37] 6: Clickflow. [03:45] Clickflow helps you A/B test your content. [03:55] 7: Outgrow. [04:10] This tool allows you to make calculators, which helps drive leads. [04:31] Bonus: Datanyze. [04:48] This tool is a web scraper and helps you determine what types of tech a given site is using. [05:27] That’s it for today! [05:34] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/7/20196 minutes, 50 seconds
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How SEO Will Change in 2020 (And You're Not Going to Like It) | Ep. #948

In episode #948, we discuss how SEO will change in 2020. Tune in to hear how you can prepare for the future of SEO. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How SEO Will Change in 2020 (And You're Not Going to Like It) [00:35] We have talked about this before. [00:45] Voice search is going to change everything. [00:55] 50% of searches will be voice searches by 2020. [01:02] Voice searches will pull from you website and give an answer, which means less traffic for you. [01:55] Optimize for featured snippets. [02:07] Consider on building your brand to avoid the dip in traffic you will get. [02:45] You have to build your brand. [03:05] When you add Amazon Polly to your site, it will take your posts and convert it to audio. [03:30] Some people would prefer to listen rather than read. [03:35] You need to start preparing for the future. [03:58] That’s it for today! [04:02] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/6/20195 minutes, 36 seconds
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A New Way to Get More Traffic From LinkedIn | Ep. #947

In episode #947, we discuss the new way to get more traffic from LinkedIn. Tune in to hear the new way you can market yourself on LinkedIn. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: A New Way to Get More Traffic From LinkedIn [00:33] LinkedIn Live is going to be the best new way to get more traffic. [00:47] They are pushing live extremely hard right now. [01:02] Just go live! [01:06] It’s doesn’t have to be great; either way you will still get more traffic. [01:40] Live is invite only right now. [02:03] This is the kind of thing that has a first-movers advantage. [02:19] Wirecast is integrated with LinkedIn, which is a great way to go live. [02:32] That’s it for today! [02:38] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/5/20194 minutes, 7 seconds
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7 Social Media Predictions That'll Come True in 2019 | Ep. #946

In episode #946, we count down 7 social media predictions for 2019. Tune in to hear what changes will come in the ensuing year. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Social Media Predictions That'll Come True in 2019 [00:35] 1: Live is going to get bigger this year. [00:58] 2: We’re going to see social networks pushing for more video content. [01:22] 3: Monetization is going to get better. [01:38] 4: The podcast market is going to get much bigger. [01:50] China’s podcast marketing is making millions of dollars. [02:18] 5: Comments are going to increase the virality of posts. [02:35] Social networks are going to rank things by the number of comments a given post has received. [03:40] Neil considers podcasts to be “social”. [04:03] 6: All social algorithms will start to behave the same way. [04:25] 7: A lot more people are going to go to YouTube to market. [04:46] That’s it for today! [04:50] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/4/20196 minutes, 28 seconds
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How to Master Omnichannel Marketing In 2019 | Ep. #945

In episode #945, we discuss how you can master the omnichannel approach. Tune in to hear how you can increase conversions in 2019. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Master Omnichannel Marketing In 2019 [00:42] We agree that omnichannel marketing is the best way to go. [01:10] We’ve discussed the rule of 7 before. [01:25] Make use of all the channels available to you. [02:08] Start off with similar channels. [02:17] If you start off with video content, tackle Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn. Etc. [02:56] You can convert a webinar into a blog posts and then convert blog posts into additional videos. [03:30] Pollinate the internet with your information. [03:45] Instead of hitting one resource, hit a bunch at the same time. [04:00] If you leverage this approach, you will see increased results. [04:15] Also, remarket your audience. [04:26] That’s it for today! [04:30] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/3/20196 minutes, 14 seconds
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What Percentage of Your Revenue Should You Allocate to Marketing? | Ep. #944

In episode #944, we discuss what percentage of your revenue should be allocated to marketing. Tune in to hear how much you should be spending. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What Percentage of Your Revenue Should You Allocate to Marketing? [00:45] We think budgets are useless. [00:55] Even Fortune 1000 companies agree with us. [01:15] If you could spend money and it’s profitable, why wouldn’t you keep scaling up? [01:30] Budgets should be based on profitability. [02:10] There’s nothing wrong with losing money on the front end. [02:35] If you have to have a percentage, most people would say 15% (or somewhere in that range). [02:55] Neil would start with as little at $100-1000. [03:47] If you have a service business, the more customers you add, the worse the service gets. It’s different when you have a product. [04:08] Focus on getting the ratio correct. [04:10] That’s all for today! [04:13] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/2/20195 minutes, 42 seconds
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How This One Simple Marketing Tool Will Power Up Your Sales | Ep. #943

In episode #943, we discuss the one marketing tool that will power up your sales. Tune in to hear which tool will help you increase your sales exponentially. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How This One Simple Marketing Tool Will Power Up Your Sales [00:34] Dux Soup is a LinkedIn tool that will help you visit profiles and message people. [00:46] We’re not sure if it breaks the TOS of LinkedIn. [01:05] When you visit profiles, it will give you their personal email address and allow you to tag and message people. [01:15] In other words, it’s just a way to help you stay top of mind (even though it may be breaking some rules). [01:33] If you’re in another country, this may not matter. [02:14] It’s so easy to create a digital marketing business, that you may have a lot of competitors. [02:25] In order to beat them, you need to stay top of mind. [02:47] Dux Soup Turbo integrates with Zapier. [03:02] This helps you add them to your CRM. [03:45] You need to have personalized messages, which Dux Soup allows you to do. [04:10] That is it for today! [04:13] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/1/20195 minutes, 50 seconds
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How to Get Exponential Results With Your Content Marketing | Ep. #942

In episode #942, we discuss how to get results from content marketing. Tune in to hear how you can amp up your content marketing game. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Get Exponential Results With Your Content Marketing [00:45] We have blog content that is mediocre in terms of production and quality. [01:18] You have to look for winning content. [01:45] Go look at your best-performing content and increase results there. [02:08] Look at the keywords driving most of your traffic on GSC, plug those into UberSuggest and re-write your content to make it longer and use the long-tail variations of the keywords. [02:42] The 80/20 rule is generally true. [03:00] Use Clickflow or GSC to split test your headlines. [03:33] A/B testing your content is important. [03:45] It’s a little effort for great results. [03:58] As other related sites or sites you’ve mentioned for a Tweet or share. [04:22] Pillar pages are well-designed chapters of information. [04:48] Each chapter should be 4000-5000 words. [05:00] The links are internal and interconnected. It’s a great way to increase rankings. [05:36] It’s a pain to update content, but it’s important. [05:47] That’s it for today! [05:51] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/28/20197 minutes, 23 seconds
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Neil Patel’s Instagram Strategy for 2019 | Ep. #941

In episode #941, we discuss Neil’s new Instagram strategy. Tune in to hear what you can learn from him. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Neil Patel’s Instagram Strategy for 2019 [00:40] Eric noticed that Neil’s Instagram was blowing up. [00:54] A few months ago, he thought he sucked at Instagram, but one of his employees started logging in and making great posts. [01:32] Neil leverages Instagram to bring in more traffic to his YouTube channel. [01:55] Micro content is what works on Instagram. [02:15] We do it to stay in touch with people, as well. [02:45] Eric thinks it’s the rule of 14 now, instead of 7. [03:00] Social media is hard to track/predict. [03:35] Build your audience first, then try to transfer that to your other outlets. [04:00] Creating an audience is a great way to grow your business and revenue/ [04:20] Eric likes to go live as often as possible. [04:45] Do what Tai Lopez does and go live on 5 different phones. [05:05] Going live on YouTube has accelerated Eric’s company’s growth. [05:56] That’s it for today! [05:59] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/27/20197 minutes, 51 seconds
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How to Rank One Page For THOUSANDS of Keywords | Ep. #940

In episode #940, we discuss how get one page to rank for thousands of keywords. Tune in to hear how you can crush your competition. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Rank One Page For THOUSANDS of Keywords [00:40] Eric’s team has a video that ranks for “engagement”. [00:55] But how do you rank for a couple thousand keywords? [01:15] When  you write long form content, Google will pick it up and rank you for more keywords. [01:40] All of Neil’s posts are long form. [01:50] The Power Page Concept is where you upgrade your posts to 10,000-20,000 words. [02:12] You can include sections or chapters. [02:40] Make sure the keywords for which you rank are driving traffic. [03:30] Take your most popular pages and find the main keywords for which you rank. Put them in any keyword tool and it will tell you all the long-tail variations of that term. Go back and use the long-tail variations. [04:38] You can hire people to write basic content, then check your analytics to see which are working. [05:01] Take those and apply the Power Page Concept. [05:16] That’s it for today! [05:25] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/26/20196 minutes, 52 seconds
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Why you Should Throw a Conference (And How You Can Do It For Free) | Ep. #939

In episode #938, we discuss the details of putting on our conference in Downtown LA. Tune in to hear the great advice we received about throwing conferences from a mutual friend. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why you Should Throw a Conference (and How You can do it for Free) [00:38] We’re going to talk about the details of our live event in Downtown LA. [00:55] Nextiva is throwing a conference called NexCon. [01:15] Our friend that puts on NexCon told us how to save money. [01:50] There are many ways to throw an event and we figured we could eat the cost. [02:02] However, our NexCon friend told us to get sponsors to defray the costs. [02:43] There are so many unique ways to get sponsors and have them sponsor different aspects of the conference. [03:09] The VIP experience will be limited, as it’s dinner with both of us. [03:25] People will often pay for unique experiences. [04:00] If you would like to be a sponsor, DM one of us. [04:12] Neil thinks all companies should throw conferences. [04:30] We don’t care about the money, we just want to meet our listeners and customers. [05:12] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/25/20196 minutes, 49 seconds
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Is it Worth it to Start a Digital Agency? | Ep. #938

In episode #938, we discuss whether it’s worth it to start a digital agency. Tune in to hear if an agency could help your cash flow. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Is it Worth it to Start a Digital Agency? [00:38] Neil started out with Advantage Consulting Services. [00:53] A lot of people start agencies and then parlay it into a software company. [01:15] It’s a good way to get cash flow for other projects. [01:54] Eric feels with every new client you ad, the service gets worse. [02:25] Neil started an agency because he gets so many leads, that he had no choice. [03:00] However, an agency doesn’t scale that well. [03:25] Consider keeping your agency lean to insure your cash flow. [04:40] Expansion is hurting Neil’s profits, but it’s still working for him. [05:00] It’s hard to scale an agency past $5 Million. [05:35] It’s not easy to grow an agency in the first place. [05:47] They don’t generate revenue the same way. [06:12] Go to this Single Grain page to watch a video about growing an agency. [06:54] That’s it for today! [06:57] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/24/20198 minutes, 38 seconds
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How to Effectively Collect More Emails In 2019 | Ep. #937

In episode #937, we discuss how to effectively collect more emails in 2019. Tune in to hear our tips and tricks. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Effectively Collect More Emails In 2019 [00:38] There’s a ton of pop-up email software out there. [01:05] The benefit is that they optimize and convert for you. [01:26] Exit Intelligence will design your pop-ups, manage your account, and make sure you  hit your desired conversion rate. [01:35] It costs about $3000 for the service. [02:10] Pop-ups don’t work as well as they used to. [02:25] Quizzes are a great device to get more emails. [02:40] Eric and Neil aren’t sure what the best method is anymore. [03:00] Eric is going to stick to creating free tools. [03:15] You don’t have to build a tool, just find what works for you. [03:28] You can buy tools or scripts instead of making them. [04:15] Live events/streams are a great gimmick for getting more email addresses.. [04:45] 1K Projects is a great resource. [04:50] That’s it for today! [05:00] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Don’t forget to continue listening to our podcast for further details. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/23/20196 minutes, 40 seconds
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How Embedding YouTube Videos Can Hurt Your Traffic | Ep. #936

In episode #936, we discuss how embedding YouTube videos hurts your traffic. Tune in to hear how you can avoid this mistake. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Embedding YouTube Videos Can Hurt Your Traffic [00:38] There used to be a way to turn of the feature where YouTube would suggest or autoplay related videos. [00:50] Now, you can’t turn it off, so you end up driving traffic to someone else’s channel. [01:10] If you add “rel=0” to the code, it will include videos from your channel instead of random ones. [01:33] YouTube tries to incentivize people to stay on their site. [02:15] Neil would attempt to keep people on his site instead of watching more videos. [02:32] It is getting harder and harder for him to do that when going up against YouTube. [03:05] To jack up his view count, Neil likes to send push notifications when he releases a new video. [03:15] When he drives people to his site, he gets a higher view count. [03:46] That’s it for today! [03:50] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Check out our website and continue listening to our podcast for further details. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/20195 minutes, 32 seconds
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Does Influencer Marketing Really Work? | Ep. #935

In episode #935, we discuss how influencer marketing really works. Tune in to hear how you can make influencer marketing work for you. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Does Influencer Marketing Really Work? [00:35] Neil has used tons of influencer marketing. [01:02] Chinese influencers are killing the game and making a lot of money. [01:20] There isn’t a lot of good monetization through Instagram. [01:33] The US is behind China in influencer marketing. [01:52] It worked well at first, but now more people are doing and are charging a lot more. [02:40] The amount being spent on campaigns ends up being less than you spend, which is not a good use of marketing funds. [03:06] Try to find micro-influencers to get a better ROI. [04:10] Eric reads an article about the Chinese influencer market. [05:22] The US is better at B2B marketing. [05:45] Go to Influence.co to find niche influencers. [05:53] That’s it for today! [05:57] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Check out our website and continue listening to our podcast for further details. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/20197 minutes, 29 seconds
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How to Create The Perfect Instagram Video Ad | Ep. #934

In episode #934, we discuss how to created the perfect Instagram ad. Tune in to hear what you have to do to make a splash. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Create The Perfect Instagram Video Ad [00:35] Neil doesn’t do too much with Instagram ads. He prefers the ROI of Facebook and YouTube. [01:09] Instagram isn’t the place to reach large B2B companies. [01:22] The Insta audience skews younger. [02:10] On Instagram, you have to hook people within the first ten seconds. [02:34] Eric’s friend used to have a YouTube page that had a bunch of viral posts. [02:51] Ultimately, he wanted to help other people create viral videos. [03:30] Search Growth Everywhere+Kong and you will find more information on his friend. [03:40] Always have a hook. [03:48] Talk about the problem, the available solutions, and your solution. Then offer a deal for your product or service. [04:30] Ideally, you are offering the best solution. [04:58] That’s it for today! [05:06] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Check out our website and continue listening to our podcast for further details. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/20/20196 minutes, 38 seconds
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Should You Coin Your Own Terms For Marketing? | Ep. #933

In episode #933, we discuss whether you should coin your own marketing terms. Tune in to hear if you should create new terms in order to promote your business. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Should You Coin Your Own Terms For Marketing? [00:36] We have talked about this in the past. Our mutual friend, Brian Dean came up with the skyscraper technique. [01:12] Most people are coining hundreds of terms, but only a handful are taking off. [01:35] Neil would rather ride the coattails of a term, rather than inventing one. [02:04] Let someone else build the demand, while you go in and fill it. [03:11] It’s ok not to be the first-mover. [03:25] Drift invented the term “conversational marketing”, but Hubspot came up with the more popular “inbound marketing”. [04:12] Eric prefers Neil’s method to inventing his own terms. [04:21] That’s it for today! [04:25] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Check out our website and continue listening to our podcast for further details. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/19/20196 minutes, 23 seconds
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What You Ought to Do With Your Old Content That Gets No Traffic | Ep. #932

In episode #932, we discuss what you ought to do with your old content that doesn’t get traffic. Tune in to hear our strategies for improving lackluster content. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What You Ought to Do With Your Old Content That Gets No Traffic [00:36] Everyone uses the “prune and crop” strategy, but most people use it incorrectly. [01:05] Using this, there is a good chance you could decrease your traffic. [02:20] HubSpot hires people to maintain and upgrade their content. [02:40] At Single Grain, we take the top 25 pieces and see if anything new is on the list. If the new content ranks, we check how many keywords for which it ranks. [02:57] If it ranks for hundreds of keywords, you are in good shape. [03:20] Neil has employees that are hired specifically to upgrade content. [03:46] They are tasked with upgrading the higher-ranked content. [03:53] Use Clickflow to A/B test your title tags. [04:30] See if you have internal links to your posts, if you don’t: add them. [04:53] Don’t forget to check comments to see where you need to improve. [05:24] BuzzSumo added the “evergreen score” and this helps you compare yourself to competitors. [05:58] An evergreen score is calculated by looking at the number of links going to a given page, number of social engagements, and how long the post has been live. [06:19] That’s it for today! [06:26] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Check out our website and continue listening to our podcast for further details. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/18/20197 minutes, 56 seconds
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7 Simple Ways to Promote Your Podcast | Ep. #931

In episode #931, we discuss 7 ways to promote your podcast. Tune in to hear how you can gain listeners. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Simple Ways to Promote Your Podcast [00:33] 1: Use Libsyn: it allows you to publish to multiple platforms at one time. [01:02] 2: Have an exit pop-up on your website for mobile visitors. [01:30] Anyone who visited Neilpatel.com on their phone got a pop-up before leaving the site. [02:15] 3: Promote your podcast in your email signature. [02:28] 4: Promote your podcast across multiple platforms. [02:48] 5: Use email marketing; it works! [03:20] 6: Advertise on other podcasts. [03:35] We advertised on Overcast and it proved helpful. [04:00] 7: Cross promote with other businesses in your sphere. [04:31] That’s all for today! [04:38] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Check out our website and continue listening to our podcast for further details. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/17/20196 minutes, 11 seconds
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How to Use Amazon for Content and Product Development | Ep. #930

In episode #930, we discuss how to use Amazon for content and product development. Tune in to hear how you can use reviews to your advantage. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Use Amazon for Content and Product Development [00:38] People feel compelled to write all kinds of reviews on Amazon, which gives you valuable insight. [01:06] Squatty Potty is a bathroom tool. If you wanted to make a product that competed, you would find out what the shortcomings are and make a superior product. [02:00] Neil loves the 1-3 star reviews, because it gives him good product development and content marketing ideas. [02:45] Look at marketing as finding problems and coming up with solutions. [03:22] The 4 and 5 star reviews don’t tell you as much as the other reviews. [03:42] 1 star reviews are usually just pissed out customers, so 2-3 star reviews will be the most helpful. [04:20] Look for feedback on ways to improve your competing product. [04:24] That’s it for today! [04:31] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Check out our website and continue listening to our podcast for further details. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/16/20196 minutes, 4 seconds
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Should You Rebrand Your Logo? | Ep. #929

In episode #929, we discuss whether you should rebrand your logo. Tune in to hear if a rebranding is worth the trouble. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Should You Rebrand Your Logo? [00:36] Slack recently rebranded their logo. [00:52] We are either neutral or against it. [01:17] People think the new logo looks like a swastika. [01:42] In general, think about how rebrands have gone historically. [02:00] Single Grain recently rebranded. [02:10] They created a story around the new logo and it fits their image more than the other one. [02:40] Eric and his team wanted to rebrand. [02:52] They wanted their logo to look more like a grain. [03:10] People really liked their rebrand. [03:22] Instagram rebranded. [03:33] People don’t like change and Eric didn’t like it himself. [04:00] If you think the rebrand is going to help your business, it probably won’t. [04:43] That’s it for today! [04:51] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Check out our website and continue listening to our podcast for further details. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/15/20196 minutes, 23 seconds
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What You Should Do in a PR Crisis | Ep. #928

In episode #928, we discuss how you should respond to a PR crisis. Tune in to hear how you can salvage your company’s reputation. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What You Should Do in a PR Crisis [00:38] The Fyre Festival debacle is a great example of a PR crisis for a lot of the people involved. [01:10] Celebrities were paid to promote this event and the event basically didn’t exist. [01:26] There are two documentaries about it on Netflix and Hulu. [01:40] In the weeks leading up to the Fyre Festival, they realized they weren’t ready to throw the event. [02:15] The result was an insane situation. [02:38] Typically, it’s good to admit when you’re wrong, instead of doubling down like the Fyre Festival organizers. [03:00] Deal with a crisis by being transparent. [03:11] Be willing to take advice about what to do to remedy the problem. [03:35] Treehouse allowed some people to buy the service at a lower cost and pissed off the people who paid more. [04:07] Eric made a point to apologize to the CTO and investors. Admitting his mistake was helpful. [05:05] Also, Treehouse was called out for divulging sensitive information about their users, when they were not. They had to do a lot of damage control. [05:48] That’s all for today! [05:56] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Check out our website and continue listening to our podcast for further details. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/20197 minutes, 22 seconds
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The Secret to Winning With Social Media | Ep. #927

In episode #927, we discuss the secret to winning with social media. Tune in to hear how you can crush the social media game. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Secret to Winning With Social Media [00:40] Slowly, we’re starting to do more and more social media posts. [01:10] Social platforms want people to be on their platform for long periods of time, so they see more ads. [01:20] If you post on social media, you get rewarded for popular content. [01:40] Whatever resonates with people will get circulated more by the site. [01:50] Engagement is the secret to winning. [02:08] We haven’t done that well on Instagram, because we are not optimized for Instagram. [02:35] Some people think longer content is better, but that isn’t accurate. [02:53] If you create long-form content, it doesn’t guarantee that you will get the full engagement out of that. [03:01] Check out “The Winning Formula For a Hot Script” by Sunny Lenarduzzi. She has a formula to keeping people engaged. [03:30] You will find that people will stay on your videos longer if you follow her format. [03:55] The formula applies to different forms of social media. [04:10] Ask for comments, as they have more value than likes. [05:44] That’s all for today! [05:52] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Continue listening to our podcast for further details. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/13/20198 minutes, 1 second
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7 Simple Ways to Promote Your Blog | Ep. #926

In episode #926, we discuss 7 simple ways to promote your blog. Tune in to hear the easiest steps you can take to promote yourself. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Simple Ways to Promote Your Blog [00:33] 1: Use advertising! [00:41] You have many options and it’s the most viable way to promote. [00:52] 2: Comment on other blogs in your field. [01:07] Leave thoughtful comments on related blogs and make sure you leave your name and web address. [01:30] 3: Guest posts and collabs. [01:40] No matter which format you use, this will help get your name out there. [01:56] 4: Repurpose your content on Quora. [02:07] You can get thousands of views per month. [02:38] 5: Email marketing. [02:48] Email lists are great ways to promote your business. [03:07] You can also buy email drops from other lists. [03:16] 6: Push notifications. [03:25] This is a good way to bump up the number of visitors to your site, [03:36] 7: Use different social tools. [03:50] Scheduling posts is key. The more you can automate the better. [04:02] That’s all for today! [04:10] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Continue listening to our podcast for further details. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/12/20195 minutes, 51 seconds
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Is It Worth Writing a Book? | Ep. #925

In episode #925, we discuss whether publishing is worth the hassle. Tune in to hear if publishing has helped our careers. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Is It Worth Writing a Book? [00:40] Eric is writing a book called, Levelling Up. [00:47] It’s about entrepreneurship. [01:15] There are many steps to publishing, the first of which is writing a proposal and pitching your book. [01:49] Neil has a New York Times bestseller on the market. [02:05] He feels it didn’t help increase his speaking fees or business. He would not publish again. [02:50] His book was unrelated, so he feels it would have helped to write a book that was more relevant to his business. [03:22] Selling books isn’t as effective as getting new visitors to your website. [03:43] Eric thinks Neil will come around to publishing. [04:50] That’s it for today! [05:00] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Continue listening to our podcast for further details. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/11/20197 minutes, 3 seconds
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How to Come Up With Unlimited Amount of Content Ideas | Ep. #924

In episode #924, we discuss how you can come up with unlimited content ideas. Tune in to hear how we do this every week. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Come Up With Unlimited Amount of Content Ideas [00:58] The Single Grain team goes to “content church” where they get together and brainstorm different ideas. [01:30] If you 25 new ideas from your team, one idea can be spun out into several kinds of content. [02:04] Use UberSuggest to check out how keywords are trending and ranking. [02:25] Every writer has their own ideas. If you give writers a topic, they won’t perform as well. [02:45] Have your writers pitch ideas. [04:25] If you have ideas for us, pitch us! We love hearing suggestions. [04:56] That’s all for today! [05:38] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Continue listening to our podcast for further details. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/10/20196 minutes, 37 seconds
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A Brilliant Example of Conference Marketing | Ep. #923

In episode #923, we discuss a brilliant example of conference marketing. Tune in to hear who and what we are talking about. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: A Brilliant Example of Conference Marketing [00:35] Drift is a chatbot company. [00:55] Drift is sponsoring Saastr, but instead of getting a booth, they are offering a VIP experience for the conference. [01:30] Check out what they are offering. [02:50] Neil no longer uses Intercom, because it is too expensive. [03:10] Meanwhile, Drift is being creative and trying something new. [03:26] Just because something isn’t a good ROI, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try it. [04:55] Burning money to be a leader is worth it if you’re a big company like Drift. [05:22] “Conversational Marketing” is similar to inbound marketing. Drift coined this term in order to compete with Intercom and similar competitors. [05:55] That’s all for today! [06:30] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Continue listening to our podcast for further details. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/9/20197 minutes, 28 seconds
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We're Throwing a Free Marketing Conference For You | Ep. #922

In episode #922, we discuss our free live event! Tune in to hear why and how this free conference in downtown LA came about. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: We're Throwing a Free Marketing Conference For You [00:41] We promised we would throw a conference once we reached 1 Million downloads. [01:01] We have now reached that mark and will be throwing the event in downtown L.A. [01:20] We don’t have a venue yet. [01:30] The event will be a whole day with food and guest speakers. [01:45] We might even do a live Marketing School Q&A. [02:15] We will put out the information on our Marketing School homepage. [02:50] This could be a great networking opportunity. [03:25] If this event goes well, we will probably put on more events in the future. [04:45] Neither of us is going to plan the event, members of our team obviously will. [05:17] That’s it for today! [05:40] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Continue listening to our podcast for further details. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/20196 minutes, 38 seconds
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How to Produce 300 Blog Posts a Month | Ep. #921

In episode #921, we discuss how you can produce 300 blog posts a month. Tune in to hear how this feat is even possible. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Produce 300 Blog Posts a Month [00:45] Eric and Neil have discussed created new, unique content. [01:10] Now, they want to discuss quantity instead. [01:26] You need a team to help you achieve 300 posts per month. [01:55] It isn’t the rule of 7 anymore, it’s probably more like the rule of 15. [02:20] You have to be omnipresent. [02:45] There’s nothing wrong with covering the basics instead of coming up with the newest content. [03:15] The omni-channel approach is the way to get yourself seen. [03:35] American Journalists are struggling right now. Find the people looking for work so they can help you create quality content. [05:25] Upwork is a great resource for talented writers. [05:43] That’s it for today! [05:47] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles. Continue listening to our podcast for further details. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/7/20197 minutes, 13 seconds
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How Podcasts Can Make You More Money (Even If You Don't Listen to Them) | Ep. #920

In episode #920, we discuss how podcasts can make you more money. Tune in to hear how podcasts can be lucrative. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Podcasts Can Make You More Money (Even If You Don't Listen to Them) [00:40] Bundle podcasts and offer them as a deal, similar to a book funnel. [00:57] Russell Brunson did this with his podcast and it worked. [01:20] If you don’t have a podcast, contact podcast creators, license their podcast, and repurpose their episodes. [01:55] Once someone buys from you, you can always re-pitch them. [02:40] Think of starting a service that categorizes podcasts. [03:00] Russell Brunson’s podcast scheme earned him thousands of dollars. [03:40] When someone checks out, try to sell them more stuff using a service like ClickFunnel. [04:14] Book funnels work really well, but we haven’t had the time to do it. [04:35] We will accept offers to help us write a book or monetize our podcast. [04:43] Check out Frank Kern to see how he did his funnel. [04:57] That’s it for today! [05:01] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/6/20197 minutes, 33 seconds
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7 Traits That Make Amazing Content Marketers | Ep. #919

In episode #919, we discuss the 7 traits that make amazing content marketers. Tune in to hear what traits you need to be successful. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Traits That Make Amazing Content Marketers [00:35] 1: Consistency. [01:00] You have to be consistent to be successful. [01:10] 2: Creativity. [01:20] Think outside the box. [01:30] 3: Being data driven. [01:40] You have to make decisions based on data. [02:15] 4: Hiring non-Ivy Leaguers. [02:20] Sometimes, Ivy League alumni are too smart for their own good. [02:30] Neil had trouble understanding a Dartmouth graduate that he interviewed. [02:57] 5: Being open minded. [03:29] 6: Passion. [03:40] Do what you love and your content will fare much better. [03:51] 7: Resourcefulness. [04:01] Resourceful people are hustlers and can find great solutions to big problems. [04:38] That’s it for today! [04:44] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/5/20196 minutes, 26 seconds
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How to Find Your Passion | Ep. #918

In episode #918, we discuss how to find your passion. Tune in to hear how we found ours and you can too! We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Find Your Passion [00:38] As a kid, Neil thought he wanted to be a Doctor. [00:54] At first, he just wanted to make money, but that wasn’t a good way to find his passion. [01:25] What you’re naturally good at, tends to be what you are passionate about. [01:40] It makes it feel less like work, when you enjoy what you do. [02:15] When Eric was 9, he stole his mom’s credit card and signed up for MSN. [02:35] He then learned HTML and built his own site. [02:45] Once big games started coming out, he began to play them and was really good at them. [03:00] He thought he could be a professional gamer, but that wasn’t a career then. [03:15] He almost flunked out of college, but eventually found something that interested him. [03:57] That’s all for today! [04:17] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/4/20196 minutes, 15 seconds
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7 Ways to Get Cheap Marketing Labor | Ep. #917

In episode #917, we discuss 7 ways to get cheap marketing labor. Tune in to hear where you can find quality, affordable workers. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Ways to Get Cheap Marketing Labor [00:35] 1: Upwork. [00:45] This is a way to find the best freelancers out there. The best ones are usually the freelancers who have made the most money. [01:10] 2: Check forums and communities on social media sites and blogs. [01:45] 3: Craigslist is another good resource. [02:02] You can find great writers and interns through this site. [02:22] 4: Sites like Moz have lists or tools to find digital marketing providers. [02:58] 5: Check college boards. [03:26] 6: Post a job listing on your podcast or blog site. You will be surprised. [03:57] 7: WeWorkRemotely is a place to post listings and find great freelance/remote workers. [04:19] That’s it for today! [04:25] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/3/20196 minutes, 12 seconds
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The Key to Marketing! | Ep. #916

In episode #916, we discuss the key to marketing. Tune in to hear what makes us so successful. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Key to Marketing! [00:35] The key is consistency. [01:00] We not only talk about an omni-channel approach, we use it ourselves every day. [01:25] The people who are best at marketing have a focused message. [02:01] We have never missed one day of recording Marketing School. [02:25] Though we are not the smartest or richest, we are successful because we are consistent. [02:36] We figured out what we loved, so it makes it easy to remain consistent. [03:40] When we wake up in the morning, we are happy. [04:22] The goal of life should not be to make money, but to find something you enjoy doing. [04:30] That’s all for today! [04:39] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/2/20196 minutes, 30 seconds
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What Tai Lopez and Grant Cardone Can Teach You About Marketing | Ep. #915

In episode #915, we discuss what you can learn from Tai Lopez and Grant Cardone. Tune in to hear what they could teach you about marketing. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What Tai Lopez and Grant Cardone Can Teach You About Marketing [00:40] You will notice that guys like Tai Lopez are flashy. [00:50] They also produce a lot of content. [01:45] Guys like Tai know how to target the right people. [02:02] He also repeats core messages over and over. [02:25] Tai knows his audience. [03:02] Grant Cardone has his own studio. [03:14] It would seem he and Tai spend a lot of money on the content they create. [04:06] We do the similar things in that we repeat core messages and know our audience. [04:30] Tai Lopez is known for his social media presence. [04:40] Instead of assuming their ads are spammy, click through and see for yourself. [05:10] Webinars are a great funnel. [05:20] Tai and Grant do a lot of partnerships with other sites and businesses. [05:40] Collaborations are key. [05:59] That’s it for today! [06:03] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/1/20197 minutes, 46 seconds
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The Best Twitter Traffic Hack | Ep. #914

In episode #914, we discuss our best Twitter traffic hacks. Tune in to hear how we drive traffic with Twitter. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Best Twitter Traffic Hack [00:54] If you can get people engaged, they will visit your site. [01:21] Eric makes lists of people he enjoys following. [01:35] When someone writes a tweet storm, he likes to jump in and get a conversation going. [02:21] When you link up to an article through a tweet, it drives traffic. [02:37] The best source of traffic is a clip of a video that directs to the full video link. [02:47] People who watch a video are more likely to convert. [02:59] That’s all for today! [03:20] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/31/20195 minutes, 12 seconds
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How to Only Produce Blog Posts People Want to Read | Ep. #913

In episode #913, we discuss how you can produce blog posts people will want to read. Tune in to hear how you can get more hits. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Only Produce Blog Posts People Want to Read [01:00] Content marketing is hit or miss. [01:15] A lot of the content we produce does not get read. [01:42] Go to BuzzSumo and it will show you your competitors most popular content. [01:50] Also try UberSuggest, which will help you track keyword trends. [02:00] Ahrefs will show you Google’s most popular search results, so you can see how your competitors rank. [02:11] Google Search Console is another great tool that helps you figure out what keywords and topics to go after. [02:48] Take all of your information that you have gathered using the above tools and combine the results. [03:10] Always try to provide a new, unique spin on the topic at hand. Have a point of view. [03:50] You have to have more “at bats”. [04:00] The more opportunities you have, the more likely it is for you to get a hit. [04:30] Look at content from a social and search perspective. [05:10] Check sites with similar posts and reach out to them. Get them to cross-link your post. [05:32] Share new posts on all social media sites. [05:57] Going live on YouTube can actually get you more views. [06:30] That’s all for today! [06:35] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/30/20197 minutes, 54 seconds
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The Number 1 Marketing Channel You Have to Leverage | Ep. #912

In episode #912, we discuss the number 1 marketing channel you have to leverage. Tune in to hear which channel will benefit you most. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Number 1 Marketing Channel You Have to Leverage [00:45] Omni-channel is the number 1 marketing channel you have to leverage. [01:10] The market is so flooded, that you have to have an omni-channel approach. [01:30] The content re-usage framework explains how to take on this approach. [02:00] Have a process to follow, it will make work and life easier. [02:15] Create processes for each type of marketing. [02:45] This is the way to create more quality content at scale. [03:00] Don’t be too rigid with your process. [03:10] Eric’s team is on YouTube, LinkedIn, podcasts, blogs, and social media posts. [03:27] Neil’s team leverages SEO, social media, podcasts, and paid ads. [04:02] We have to create a ton of content, so you will too. [04:30] The Google algorithm keeps changing and makes things extremely competitive. [05:15] You have to be more patient and persistent. [05:25] Speaking engagements get you fewer conversions than they used to. [06:04] That’s all for today! [06:08] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/29/20197 minutes, 35 seconds
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How to Juice LinkedIn | Ep. #911

In episode #911, we discuss how you can juice LinkedIn. Tune in to hear how to use this site to your advantage. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Juice LinkedIn [00:45] No one ever talks about LinkedIn. [01:06] The organic reach is extremely powerful right now. [02:00] Eric made a video, posted it on LinkedIn and tagged several relevant people. That post got a ton of views with little effort. [02:25] It’s hard to get that same amount of reach on Facebook. [02:37] LinkedIn is hungry for video content, so upload any kind of video and you will get traffic. [03:30] Get people from your company to engage with your post. [03:48] Timing doesn’t matter on LinkedIn. [04:18] If you and your team share WiFi, jump off the network to engage with your posts, that way the likes and shares come from different IP addresses. [04:46] That’s it for today! [04:52] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/28/20196 minutes, 3 seconds
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Does Podcasting Make Good Money? (What We Learned From 16 Million Downloads) | Ep. #910

In episode #910, we discuss how and if podcasting can make good money. Tune in to hear how a podcast may be a lucrative endeavor. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Does Podcasting Make Good Money? (What We Learned From 16 Million Downloads) [01:08] Joe Rogan’s podcast gets 100 Million downloads per month. [01:21] The podcast makes $40 Million a year. [01:40] We are not interested in monetizing our podcast, as we are not going to make anywhere near that much money. [02:28] When Neil spoke at a recent conference, people inquired about the free event in LA. [02:47] More than ten people approached Neil about the LA event. [03:00] Podcasting is good for branding. [03:35] They don’t want to pollute the brand by advertising on the show. [03:47] When creating a podcast, you should have a goal. [04:10] This show has cost us more money than we’ve gotten out of it. [05:07] The free event will end up costing us money, but will pay out great dividends. [06:15] Building up good will pays off in the end. [06:40] Entrepreneur on Fire made over $45,000 last month. [07:12] That’s it for today! [07:16] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/27/20198 minutes, 36 seconds
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How SEO Will Change in 2019 | Ep. #909

In episode #909, we discuss how SEO is going to change in 2019. Tune in to hear what adjustments you will need to make. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How SEO Will Change in 2019 [00:46] Content marketing is going to change. [01:02] Unless you are writing something that is new, it won’t rank. [01:20] If you want to stand out, try “newsjacking”, which is jumping on a trend and using it to advance your own cause. [02:28] Voice search is increasing in popularity. [02:31] By 2020, half of all searches are going to be voice searches. [02:45] Check out Backlinko for advice on how to prep your business for voice search. [02:51] Amazon Poly will take all your long-form text and turn it into an audio file. [03:06] Amazon Poly increases dwell time on your site. [03:30] YouTube SEO will be more popular. [03:45] It’s important to go after other search engines like YouTube. [04:45] Chat bots cut down on your speed score. [04:55] It will be important to optimize for speed. [05:15] Update your content on a regular basis. [05:40] That’s it for today! [05:45] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/26/20197 minutes, 11 seconds
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Hard Work Isn't The Key to Success | Ep. #908

In episode #908, we discuss why hard work isn’t the sole factor in success. Tune in to hear what success is actually made of. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Hard Work Isn't The Key to Success [01:02] Just because you put in hours, doesn’t mean you will be successful. [01:45] The key is working more efficiently, not more. [01:54] Neil doesn’t schedule meetings on Fridays. [02:35] Always make time for yourself. [02:42] If you’re creative, you can be successful. [03:00] In order to scale, it’s important to have processes. [03:15] Hire people who are smarter than you. [04:26] When hiring, ask yourself if you would work for this person and if you admire them. [05:15] If a person’s references don’t check out, it’s a big red flag. [06:04] That’s it for today! [06:10] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/25/20197 minutes, 31 seconds
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How to Make Your Content Go As Far As It Can | Ep. #907

In episode #907, we discuss how you can make your content go the distance. Tune in to hear what techniques you should be leveraging to get the most bang for your buck. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Make Your Content Go As Far As It Can [00:38] We are going to be talking about an omni-channel approach a lot more this year. [01:30] To get the most out of your content, repurpose it and spread it across several different mediums. [02:00] You will generate more traffic and leads by repurposing content. [02:15] Check out the Content Re-usage Framework. [04:18] Eric reached out to Ahrefs to promote the podcast. [04:30] The cross-promotion was beneficial to both parties. [05:03] That’s it for today! [05:10] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/24/20196 minutes, 24 seconds
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Being Dumb Will Make You More Money | Ep. #906

In episode #906, we discuss how being dumb can make you more money. Tune in to see what we actually mean by this! We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Being Dumb Will Make You More Money [00:50] You don’t have to be good at everything to do well. [01:08] Eric can’t code and he’s not detail oriented. [01:25] He is aware of what his talents are and where he could improve. [01:45] Neil is good at HTML and PHP, but “sucks” at management. [02:45] Neil’s mom told him he had no common sense. [03:35] There is so much information out there, so it’s important to audit yourself and make sure you have just enough, but not too much on your plate. [04:10] Make sure you hire the right people who will excel at things the you do not. [05:15] Be really good at what you enjoy and find people to fill in the gaps. [06:15] Remember to be humble and accept weaknesses in yourself. [06:52] That’s all for today! [06:58] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/23/20198 minutes, 24 seconds
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How Digital Marketing Will Change in 2019 | Ep. #905

In episode #905, we discuss how digital marketing will change in 2019. Tune in to hear what changes are on the horizon. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Digital Marketing Will Change in 2019. [01:10] Marketing is shifting in ways that many people don’t appreciate. [01:25] When we started, not a lot of people were doing content marketing, but now there is too much content. [02:10] Google ranks content based on quality and newness. [03:00] Neil has been doing a lot of live videos lately. [03:35] One piece can become ten thanks to content repurposing. [04:45] Leverage an omni-channel approach. [05:00] Leverage the personal approach, as well. [05:48] In 2020, voice search will be 50% of all searches. [06:30] Machine learning is also on the rise. [07:00] That’s it for today! [07:07] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/22/20198 minutes, 33 seconds
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Is Marketing Really Just Marketing? | Ep. #904

In episode #904, we discuss whether marketing is actually an engineering problem. Tune in to hear our verdict. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Is Marketing Really Just Marketing? [00:40] There is someone from Pinterest who talks about how everything is just an engineering problem. [00:50] Isn’t marketing just another engineering problem? [01:14] Who would be better at marketing: a person or a machine? [01:35] Marketers are also the people that come up with ways to automate marketing. [02:10] If you look at Google, it was created by Engineers. [02:25] Engineers are the ones solving a lot of problems. [02:35] People that are running marketing nowadays are “growth hackers”. [03:00] Dropbox grew through a referral program. [03:30] Eric and Neil need Engineers to help them with their marketing solutions. [04:20] Marketing is really just an engineering problem. [05:15] How can someone learn to be more creative? [05:30] Draw inspiration from different areas/industries. [05:48] That’s it for today! [05:52] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/21/20197 minutes, 41 seconds
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I Got Hit by a Google Algorithm Update and I Can't Recover | Ep. #903

In episode #903, we discuss how to recover from an algorithm update. Tune in to hear how you can prevent your traffic from going on a permanent decline. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: I Got Hit by a Google Algorithm Update and I Can't Recover [00:54] If your traffic isn’t going back up, you need to diversify. [01:08] Try different forms of SEO (YouTube). [01:20] An omni channel approach is so important. [01:47] It’s helpful to be paranoid as a business owner. [02:01] Once you get one channel working, move on to the next best channel. [02:35] Once you have diversified, you can afford to take more risks in the future. [02:51] You used to be able to achieve success through one channel, but times have changed. [03:31] The average millionaire has 7 revenue streams. [04:20] Neil has 13 revenue streams. [04:52] Be hungry and paranoid. [04:54] That’s it for today! [04:59] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/20/20196 minutes, 9 seconds
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How to Meet Millionaires | Ep. #902

In episode #902, we discuss how to meet millionaires. Tune in for tips on how to ingratiate yourself with the wealthy. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Meet Millionaires [00:41] Millionaires go to events that have a cost associated with them. [00:54] A lot of millionaires go to Summit. [01:15] TED attracts a lot of wealthy people. [01:53] Eric likes to plan out what events he is going to attend each year. [02:10] He is going to an EO University event in Portugal. [02:23] If you just try to meet them just for the sake of meeting wealthy people, you will be unsuccessful. [02:45] You will attract people with money if you offer solutions they may not have thought of. [03:13] Don’t charge for advice or services, just offer your help. [03:33] Neil met a wealthy guy by helping him for free for over a year. [04:30] You have to understand why people befriend each other. [04:45] Connect on your common interests. [05:18] Provide value and go deep. [05:25] Treat millionaires the same as you would anyone else. [06:09] That’s all for today! [06:13] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.!   Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/19/20197 minutes, 29 seconds
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How to Control Page 1 of Google (Not Just Rank #1) | Ep. #901

In episode #901, we discuss how to control Page 1 of Google’s search results. Tune in to hear how you can dominate. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Control Page 1 of Google (Not Just Rank #1) [00:38] Why not rank #1 and #2? [00:52] Neil’s stamp occupies both Quicksprout and Neilpatel.com, so he has twice the authority in the rankings. [01:10] Ranking 0 means you can occupy the answer box. [01:32] A lot of this comes down to title tags. Google looks at who is generating clicks. [02:00] Use Clickflow to check your pages and run A/B tests. [02:15] Don’t duplicate your content. It can be similar, but not the same. [02:33] This will also help when cross-linking. [02:52] 8 out 10 will read your headline, only 2 out of 10 will click through and read the rest. [03:05] If you don’t want to spend money on Google Ads, you can remarket for search ads. [04:04] Consider creating multiple sites. [04:15] This includes social profiles and guest-posting. [04:30] Buffer grew through guest-posts. [05:22] Having a few competing sites is a lot of work/upkeep. [05:32] Remember to update your content. [06:00] Use Ahrefs Link Intersect, as this will show you everyone who links to your competitors, but not your site. [06:15] That’s it for today! [06:23] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/18/20197 minutes, 33 seconds
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How You Can Do SEO Without Build Links | Ep. #900

In episode #900, we discuss how to do SEO without building links. Tune in to hear what other types of SEO you can do. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How You Can Do SEO Without Build Links [00:40] If you have a good product, you don’t have to fight for links, content, or attention. [00:56] Ubersuggest is popular in and of itself. Link building wasn’t necessary. [02:06] Use Ahrefs or SEMRush to see how your site and keywords are ranking. [03:00] Leverage social sites to get more press. [03:15] Reddit has subreddits for everything and is a great resource. [04:18] Our sites already have domain authority, so our tactics will be different. [05:00] Eric’s team is planning to create more products and sites that are practical. [05:56] There are paid tools that have more features than Ubersuggest, but they aren’t free! [06:11] That’s it for today! [06:15] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/17/20197 minutes, 34 seconds
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How to Self-Motivate | Ep. #899

In episode #899, we discuss how to self-motivate. Tune in to hear how you can stay motivated each and every day. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Self-Motivate [00:55] If you’re truly passionate about your product, it will keep you motivated. [01:13] Do what you love, so it never seems like work. [02:05] With each new project/domain, Eric learned something new. [02:46] As long as you’re improving over time, you will eventually reach your goal. [03:25] When Neil worked on projects he hated, he wasn’t motivated. [03:44] Enjoy what you’re doing, because money isn’t enough of a motivator for most people. [04:00] If you need more money, cut back on things in your personal life. [04:15] Read the book, Scaling Up. [05:10] Figure out what is important to you and frame your life around that. [05:23] That’s it for today. [05:29] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/16/20196 minutes, 36 seconds
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Day in Life of a Newbie SEO | Ep. #898

In episode #898, we discuss a day of the life of a new SEO. Tune in to hear what we did when starting out. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Day in Life of a Newbie SEO [01:05] Eric made Light Show Videos and thought the site was going to be a hit. [01:30] He thought people would want to see laser light shows from music festivals. [01:48] He did keyword research and found high volume keywords. [01:58] Then he created content by finding YouTube videos of light shows and writing about them. [02:32] He then started reaching out to similar sites and got a few cross-links. [02:50] He ranked #1 for keyword “light shows”, but he found that he wasn’t making money. [03:20] Neil created a job board, but he wasn’t getting any traffic. [04:08] He also did outreach and tried to make connections. [04:23] After changing his email template, he got 1 response. [04:41] It takes a lot of fine tuning to be successful. [05:20] Double down on what works. [05:33] Don’t just focus on traffic, remember to track revenue. [05:57] That’s it for today! [06:02] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/15/20197 minutes, 15 seconds
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How to Find an Angel Investor | Ep. #897

In episode #897, we discuss raising money through Angel Investors. Tune in to hear how you can get your business initial funding. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Find an Angel Investor [00:34] Go to AngelList. [00:45] This is the easiest way to get started. [00:52] Eric just raised his original money through friends and family. [01:10] Eric only asked other entrepreneurs, so it wasn’t as awkward. [01:17] Y Combinator Safe Note is a simple agreement for future equity. [01:34] It took him 2 weeks to raise $100,000. [01:51] Find relevant investors (those who understand your field). [02:18] You have to be ok with getting a “no”. [02:40] Look up how other major businesses raised money. [03:30] When raising money through Angel Investors, make sure your pitch is solid and contains all pertinent information investors would want to know. [04:20] Don’t just go through the motions. [04:49] If you don’t have a solid business network, go to conferences to build one. [05:27] You can also put your product up on Product Hunt, as a lot of VC’s check out that site. [05:29] That’s all for today! [05:33] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/14/20196 minutes, 41 seconds
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7 Facebook Ad Hacks That'll Crush it in 2019  | Ep. #896

In episode #896, we discuss Facebook ad hacks. Tune in to hear the 7 hacks that will help you crush 2019. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Facebook Ad Hacks That'll Crush it in 2019 [00:33] 1: Run Messenger ads, as they are inexpensive. [01:07] 2: Turn off Instagram ads when running Facebook ads. [01:22] You will get the lowest ROI on Instagram. [01:35] 3: The story ads are performing well, so try one before they become too popular. [01:48] 4: Make remarketing videos. [02:00] 5: Facebook has an A/B testing option that you should try. [02:18] 6: Click on your competitors “Info & Ads” link that will help you compare stats. [03:31] 7: Don’t just duplicate your ads. [03:50] Share one page post and stop splitting social stats. [04:20] That’s it for today! [04:26] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/13/20195 minutes, 37 seconds
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7 YouTube Ad Hacks That'll Crush it in 2019  | Ep. #895

In episode #895, we discuss useful YouTube ad hacks. Tune in to hear which hacks will help you crush 2019. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 YouTube Ad Hacks That'll Crush it in 2019 [00:35] 1: Make an offer with a countdown. [01:00] 2: Use YouTube to drive people to another video, instead of your site. [01:30] This is a less expensive CPA. [01:43] 3: Use a tool like TootBuddy, which allows you to find your tag rankings and other useful stats. [02:11] 4: Drive ads to your videos for higher engagement. [02:41] 5: Use videos for retargeting. [02:52] Cram your message in as quickly as possible. [03:18] 6: Drive ads to a sort of “choose your own adventure”. [03:40] The options allow the customer to customise their experience. [03:53] 7: Custom Intent Audiences are great ways to target the right customers based on search history. [04:31] That’s it for today! [04:38] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/12/20195 minutes, 52 seconds
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The Number 1 Hack to Converting Visitors into Leads | Ep. #894

In episode #894, we discuss the best conversion hack. Tune in to hear how you can turn visitors into leads. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Number 1 Hack to Converting Visitors into Leads [00:38] The company Groove had a business called, “Crew”. Crew had a quiz called, “How Much to Make an App?” [01:00] Quizzes tend to increase conversions. [01:20] The Ask Method is about the method of uses questions and quizzes to increase sales. [02:15] Try Lead Quizzes and Outgrow to create quizzes. [02:32] Make sure your questions provide value to your visitors. [02:52] When it comes to leads, there are various ways to follow up. [03:05] Eric uses email to follow up. [03:32] Neil likes to schedule phone calls with leads. [03:48] That’s all for today! [03:51] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/11/20195 minutes, 10 seconds
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The Secret to Facebook's Organic Algorithm | Ep. #893

In episode #893, we discuss the secret to Facebook marketing. Tune in to hear the secret to Facebook’s algorithm. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Secret to Facebook's Organic Algorithm [00:38] Everyone thinks it’s about getting likes and shares. [00:56] There is no way to guarantee that everyone will see status updates. [01:15] Focus on getting the highest number of comments on your posts. Facebook values comments. [01:50] The key is asking the right question. [02:50] The whole purpose of social networks is to be social. [03:20] Be creative. [03:40] Don’t forget to engage with people yourself. [04:10] That’s it for today! [04:16] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/20195 minutes, 26 seconds
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You Have to Try This Marketing Strategy in 2019 | Ep. #892

In episode #892, we discuss the marketing strategy you need to try. See what you can change up in 2019. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: You Have to Try This Marketing Strategy in 2019 [00:40] The Blue Ocean Strategy assumes that a red ocean means blood in the water (a lot of competition), whereas a blue ocean means less competition. [01:30] Hubspot got into the CRM space a few years ago. [01:56] They coined the term “inbound marketing”. [02:42] The web is changing. [03:10] Infrastructure and engineering are easy now, because of AWS and being less costly. [03:15] Freemium is a way to separate yourself from the crowd. [04:22] Start in the blue ocean before diving into the red. [04:55] Content marketing is hard to get into, because so many people are doing it. [05:15] Find alternative content outlets. [05:55] Be consistent and your fans will find you [05:59] That’s it for today! [06:03] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/9/20197 minutes, 16 seconds
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7 Content Marketing Hacks That'll Crush it in 2019 | Ep. #891

We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here!  In episode #891, we discuss content marketing hacks. Tune in to hear hacks that will help you crush it in 2019. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Content Marketing Hacks That'll Crush it in 2019 [00:36] 1: The Skyscraper Technique. [00:49] Producing posts or videos better than the top ranked results. Google the method. [01:19] 2: Take your most popular content and update it. [01:41] Improving content will keep your rankings up. [02:00] 3: Stand out from everyone else. Find ways to be different. [02:44] 4: Don’t solely focus on text-based content. [03:12] 5: Have an omnichannel approach. [03:28] Google the Content Reusage Framework to give you some guidance on this. [03:55] 6: Use Clickflow to A/B test your headlines. [04:08] 7: Do keyword research with Ubersuggest. [04:50] That’s it for today! [04:55] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/8/20196 minutes, 12 seconds
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7 Social Media Hacks That'll Crush it in 2019 | Ep. #890

In episode #890, we discuss social media hacks. Tune in to hear which hacks will help you crush 2019. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Social Media Hacks That'll Crush it in 2019 [00:33] 1: Have an omnichannel approach. [01:18] 2: Use the “Info & Ads” button on Facebook, this will help you see the ads a given person is running. [01:35] 3: Do live streams. [01:57] 4: Encourage comments and respond to them. [02:30] 5: Collaborate with others who have similar audiences. [03:45] 6: Remarket everyone who didn’t check out on various social sites. [04:05] 7: When running ads on YouTube, make sure you split your ads between different channels, so it won’t affect your watch time in the long term. [04:19] That’s it for today! [04:22] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/7/20195 minutes, 39 seconds
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7 SEO Hacks That'll Crush it in 2019 | Ep. #889

In episode #889, we discuss 7 SEO hacks. Tune in to hear how you can crush it in 2019. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 SEO Hacks That'll Crush it in 2019 [00:35] 1: Have a sidebar within your blog and link to your cornerstone content. [00:55] 2: Don’t forget about footer links. [01:05] 3: Take the terms for which you rank and use a keyword research tool. Find the long-tail phrases and put them into the page that is ranking. [01:50] 4: Amazon Polly will help you increase dwell time on your site. [02:15] 5: Build a brand. [02:30] Make sure people return to your site to build a strong brand. [02:58] 6: Our mutual friend has a Wordpress Plug-in called YouTube Subscribe. Use this to embed other people’s videos, but have the subscribe button link to your channel. [04:30] 7: Don’t forget about YouTube SEO. [05:10] This will ensure that your video will rank. [05:20] That’s it for today! [05:23] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/6/20196 minutes, 36 seconds
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7 Google Ads Hacks That'll Crush it in 2019 | Ep. #888

In episode #888, we discuss Google Ad hacks. Tune in to hear how you can crush it in 2019. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Google Ads Hacks That'll Crush it in 2019 [00:45] 1: Custom-intent audiences. [01:01] Anyone searching for “red shoes” can get a red shoes ad. [01:20] The CPA is low. [01:30] 2: Create a remarketing video for all the people that didn’t check out. [01:50] Do an opposite pitch in this video. [02:10] 3: Don’t forget to connect your YouTube ads with analytics. [02:50] 4: Stop driving people back to the same landing page. [03:27] 5: Don’t forget about CPA bidding. [03:42] Once you get a few conversions, switch your bid amount. [04:15] 6: Run ads on Gmail. [04:35] 7: Don’t forget about Google Display Network Responsive Ads. [04:55] Have a responsive image. [05:05] That’s it for today! [05:10] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/5/20196 minutes, 24 seconds
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7 Marketing Lessons You Can Learn From Fortnite | Ep. #887

In episode #887, we discuss the marketing lessons you can learn from Fortnite. Tune in to hear what they did to become so successful. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Marketing Lessons You Can Learn From Fortnite [00:40] Fortnite is free to play. [00:55] Freemium is a great way to entice people. [01:12] Acquire the volume first, then collect revenue. [01:30] You don’t have to be perfect right off the bat. [01:40] Adapt and add new things later. [02:08] Fortnite has taken elements from other games. [02:41] They use channel-based marketing. [03:55] Don’t forget to engage with your community. [04:25] Especially talk to the most popular people in your community. [04:49] There’s no such thing as bad press. [05:05] Neil has gotten bad press before, but it didn’t matter. Their traffic went through the roof. [05:35] Fortnite allows cross-platform play. [06:10] When you allow for that, you allow for a bigger community. [06:16] That’s it for today! [06:20] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/4/20197 minutes, 35 seconds
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What You Can Learn From the Chinese About Business | Ep. #886

In episode #886, we discuss what you can learn from the Chinese. Tune in to hear why “copying” isn’t a bad thing. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What You Can Learn From the Chinese About Business [00:35] Eric has been reading a book AI Superpowers. [00:54] As China was becoming a big world power, they had a lot of catching up to do when it came to the internet/technology. [01:15] So, there was a lot of copying. [01:28] Look at what other people are doing and out-execute them. [02:05] Copying caught them up, but now they are the innovators. [02:20] The Chinese don’t just work five days, 9-5. [02:35] If you love what you’re doing, you won’t get burned out. [02:50] You don’t need a life. [03:10] The Chinese work 9am-9pm, 6 days per week. [03:33] Eric and Neil work 7 days per week and they don’t get burned out. [04:15] Even in America, copying is becoming more acceptable. [04:45] All the apps with “Stories” copied Snapchat. [05:25] Noah Kagan copied a lot from HelloBar. [06:00] WeChat is a powerful app. [07:03] Leverage the best concepts and apply them to your business. [07:26] That’s it for today! [07:34] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/3/20198 minutes, 57 seconds
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How Sending Fewer Emails Will Generate You More Traffic | Ep. #885

In episode #885, we discuss how sending fewer emails will actually generate more traffic. Tune in to hear why you should send fewer emails. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Sending Fewer Emails Will Generate You More Traffic [00:40] Gmail and other providers all have filtering systems in place. [01:30] Stop emailing people who do not open your emails on a regular basis. [01:45] Mailchimp will help you figure out which people to cut from your list. [02:25] Convertkit has tools that will help you with this, as well. [02:54] Look at your email list and make sure you’re not sending emails to a general account and prune any of those addresses from your list. [03:45] Email isn’t dead yet, so it’s important to look at this! [03:49] That’s it for today! [03:53] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/2/20195 minutes, 14 seconds
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How to Start Off Strong in The New Year | Ep. #884

In episode #844, we discuss how to start the year off strong. Tune in to hear what you can do to have a solid 2019. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Start Off Strong in The New Year [01:03] Eric likes to look over his year and see what worked and what didn’t. [02:15] Neil wants you to have three weekly marketing meetings (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday). [02:25] Your team can keep reflecting on the past week and what they could improve. [03:00] Team members should submit ideas and then implement them each week. [04:20] Block off time for different tasks. [05:50] Take different elements of our ideas that resonate with you and put them into play. [05:57] That’s it for today! [06:01] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/1/20197 minutes, 3 seconds
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You Have to Do This in 2019 if You Want to Dominate Google | Ep. #883

In episode #883, we discuss the one thing you have to do to dominate in the Google rankings. Tune in to hear how you can succeed. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: You Have to Do This in 2019 if You Want to Dominate Google [00:34] Branding is so important. [01:02] If you have a strong brand, Google will rank you higher. [01:10] Check your ranking with Google Trends. [03:13] The only way to build a brand is to be omnipresent. [03:33] You have to market in all aspects, but you have to stick with it for years to be successful. [04:25] Coca-Cola took years before they were the hit brand they are today. [04:50] Be methodical and see what resonates with your audience. [05:06] That’s all for today! [05:10] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/31/20186 minutes, 14 seconds
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If You Ignore This SEO Strategy You've Already Lost | Ep. #882

In episode #882, we discuss which SEO strategy you shouldn’t ignore. Tune in to hear how you can beat everyone to the punch with this newer form of SEO. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: If You Ignore This SEO Strategy You've Already Lost [00:35] The big trend right now is YouTube SEO. [01:06] The one thing that isn’t competitive right now is YouTube SEO. [01:45] On YouTube there isn’t a long waiting period to achieve results. [03:00] Put your ads on a different channel, so it doesn’t affect your watch time. [03:25] Optimize your video by putting keywords in the description and title. [03:40] Include a transcript via an SRT file. [03:51] Rev is helpful for this task. [04:48] Tube Sift is helpful for searching keywords. [05:15] Consider your thumbnail image and make sure it is click-worthy. [06:10] That’s it for today! [06:14] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/30/20187 minutes, 36 seconds
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What No One Tells You About Content Marketing | Ep. #881

In episode #881, we discuss what no one tells you about content marketing. Tune in to hear what you need to know about keeping traffic up on your posts. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What No One Tells You About Content Marketing [00:35] The key isn’t just writing new content and promoting it. [00:55] You have to update your old content. [01:07] Kill off your irrelevant content. [02:05] Have a methodical process for updating and repurposing your content. [02:30] Eric’s team kept adding paragraphs to old content that was doing well and each time they added new copy, visits jumped up significantly. [03:37] You should be evaluating your content once per year, but ideally once every few months. [04:09] That’s it for today! [04:13] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/29/20185 minutes, 34 seconds
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How to Sell Anything on Facebook and Instagram | Ep. #880

In episode #880, we discuss how you can sell anything on Facebook and Instagram. Tune in to hear our methods for selling on social sites. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Sell Anything on Facebook and Instagram [00:35] Eric has been doing ads for consulting and software on Facebook and Instagram. [01:05] On Instagram story ads, people are encouraged to swipe up for more info. [01:12] They are then led to a landing page, where they can opt-in to emails. [01:17] After that, they get to see the training video. [01:15] Once they have done that, they can fill out an application and then they schedule a phone call through Schedule Once. [01:55] Build a connection with people before you pitch them. [02:20] Send people to pre-sales pages. [02:40] Don’t be shady. [02:50] If you can get guest posts on sites like the Huffington Post, this will drive traffic to your site. [03:15] If people go to an authoritative site, they will trust your products or services. [04:30] Videos are easier, cheaper, and you have to make people jump through fewer hoops. [05:25] That’s it for today! [05:28] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/28/20186 minutes, 49 seconds
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The Truth About Content Marketing and Success | Ep. #879

In episode #879, we discuss the truth about content marketing success. Tune in to hear how you can be successful in the long term. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Truth About Content Marketing and Success [00:33] Everyone is trying to come up with viral content, but viral content won’t perform well in the long run. [00:55] It’s better to create evergreen content. [01:15] A guy on Shark Tank went viral and couldn’t meet demands, because they didn’t have enough product. [01:45] He bought more inventory, but then couldn’t sell all of it, because the moment had passed. [02:12] Once you get one channel working, start building out to become omnipresent. [03:04] Everytime we have tried creating viral content, it never works. [03:40] You have to spend more time and effort to build a brand. [03:56] That’s it for today! [04:00] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/27/20185 minutes, 9 seconds
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Here's What I Did When My Google Traffic Tanked | Ep. #878

In episode #878, we discuss what we did when our Google traffic tanked. Tune in to hear how we kept our businesses up and running. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Here's What I Did When My Google Traffic Tanked. [00:38] Google is always going to win, no matter how hard you try. [01:00] We don’t rely on one channel and neither should you. [01:10] When generating leads, Eric will send out more email blasts, videos, paid ads, etc. [01:55] It’s important to diversify. [02:15] Neil’s team lost a lot of traffic, because they hid a lot of content behind an iframe. Their traffic dipped 25%. This was before Google could read iframes. [03:12] When you are omnipresent, you are just running good defense. [04:00] Don’t just look at the days your traffic dipped, go back 30 days to see what could have caused the dip. [04:13] That’s it for today! [04:20] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/26/20185 minutes, 40 seconds
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Our Marketing Predictions for 2019 | Ep. #877

In episode #877, we make our marketing predictions for 2019. Tune in to hear what’s to come! We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Our Marketing Predictions for 2019 [00:45] Everything is moving to live video. [01:00] If you create YouTube or Facebook videos, you will get more social engagement. [01:36] Really sophisticated AI is a long way off, but it’s getting better each year. [02:20] Machine learning and AI will one day make SEO a lot easier. [02:55] SEO will evolve in 2019. [03:15] Repurpose old content in an attempt to remain omnipresent. [04:30] Marketing is becoming a lot more expensive. [04:45] Free products and services are going to be big this coming year. [05:33] Google Profitwell’s Product Led Growth study. [05:55] That’s all for today! [05:58] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/25/20187 minutes, 7 seconds
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How to Craft an Irresistible Headline | Ep. #876

In episode #876, we discuss how you can craft an irresistible headline. Tune in to hear our tricks for great headlines. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Craft an Irresistible Headline [01:05] 8 out of 10 people will read your headline, 2 out of 10 will read the rest of the copy. [01:40] Don’t bait people, instead survey people using Survey Monkey. [02:25] David Ogilvy, the father of advertising, said 80 cents of the dollar is spent on the headline. [03:00] Have a hook. [03:12] Swiped has some of the best copywriters in the world, so draw inspiration from them. [04:18] Run an A/B Split Test using variations of the title. [05:22] Keep your hook the same, but change a small element of it to target different people. [05:28] That’s it for today! [05:33] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/24/20186 minutes, 58 seconds
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7 Landing Page Hacks to Test in 2019 | Ep. #875

In episode #875, we discuss 7 landing page hacks. Tune in to see which ones you should test in 2019. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Landing Page Hacks to Test in 2019 [00:35] 1: Using a tool like Landbot to make a conversational landing page. [00:51] If you want an example of this, go to the Marketing School site. [01:15] 2: Have them schedule a call right after you collect the lead (using Schedule Once). [01:40] 3: Write concise copy. [01:54] Swiped has good examples of this. [02:10] 4: Do the opposite of what everyone else is doing. [02:30] Right now, people are using Google Sign-in. Try doing something else that helps assuage people’s privacy concerns. [03:21] 5: Post a video on your landing page. [03:44] 6: Create a longer landing page. [04:15] 7: Incentivize people. [04:52] That’s it for today! [05:00] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/23/20186 minutes, 5 seconds
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Key Marketing Lessons Learned From Red Bull Vs. Monster Energy Drink | Ep. #874

In episode #874, we discuss key marketing lessons we learned from the Red Bull vs. Monster Energy beverage war. Tune in to hear what lessons can be derived from this story. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Key Marketing Lessons Learned From Red Bull Vs. Monster Energy Drink [00:55] Red Bull isn’t just a drink, but a brand. [01:03] A few years ago, they had a man ride a balloon near the Earth’s atmosphere and jump. [01:26] Red Bull got $100 Million in earned media from this stunt and their stock price jumped 7%. [01:40] Red Bull focuses on a simple product and extreme marketing. [02:00] Red Bull is all about building a community. [02:45] They love putting their logo on cars, teams, etc. [03:15] Monster is smaller. They came from Hanson Juices. [03:45] They rebranded from Hanson Energy to Monster Energy. [04:05] Red Bull owns 43% of the market share, while Monster owns 39%. [04:15] What works for one, may not work for another. [04:30] Consider that what works for your competitors may not work for you. [04:35] Use last-mover’s advantage: find the gaps in the market and fill them in. [05:20] 5 Hour Energy Drink looked at the market and filled in the gaps. [05:40] 5 Hour Energy is marketed towards 9-5er’s. [06:00] That’s it for today! [06:05] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/22/20187 minutes, 20 seconds
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A Simple Little Hack to Generate More Visitors (Without Spending on Ads) | Ep. #873

In episode #873, we discuss a simple hack to generate more visitors. Tune in to hear how you can increase your traffic and social media presence without spending money. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: A Simple Little Hack to Generate More Visitors (Without Spending on Ads) [00:40] Get your employees and team members to promote your products and content on social media. [02:04] You are earning views without having to pay for them. [02:25] Trade social media favors. [03:12] Eric’s team upvoted or liked his LinkedIn content and it helped promote his post. [04:30] This tactic has helped put people on the map. [05:01] That’s all for today! [05:05] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/21/20186 minutes, 24 seconds
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Our Master Marketing Plan for the New Year (Part 2) | Ep. #872

In episode #872, we discuss Eric’s marketing plan for the new year. Tune in to hear Eric’s tactics for success in 2019. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Our Master Marketing Plan for the New Year (Part 2) [01:01] Eric’s traffic is currently around 200,000/month. [01:05] Just a couple of years ago, they were only at 4000/month. [01:25] What has been working is constantly upgrading and repurposing content. [01:45] It’s important to be omnipresent, so his team will be doing live videos soon. [02:08] They’re going to test sponsoring live events, as well. [02:25] Eric is sponsoring the Growth Marketing Conference. [03:00] Eric will not be giving software away. He’s targeting mid-market to enterprise businesses. [03:30] Eric’s team doesn’t make YouTube videos yet, but they plan to do that moving forward. [03:50] Ask yourself “What can I start doing?” and “What can I stop doing?” [03:55] Asking yourself these questions will help you succeed in the new year. [04:00] That’s it for today! [04:10] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/20/20185 minutes, 31 seconds
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Our Master Marketing Plan for the New Year (Part 1) | Ep. #871

In episode #871, we discuss Neil’s master marketing plan for the new year. Tune in to hear what Neil plans to do in 2019. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Our Master Marketing Plan for the New Year (Part 1) [00:35] On this episode, we’re going to discuss Neil’s master marketing plan. [01:01] Marketing is heavily saturated. [01:22] Neil intends to blog more, podcast, and make YouTube and live videos. [01:45] He intends to release more free software. [01:57] If he can gobble up market share, he can figure out how to monetize those users. [02:20] The main part of his plan is as follows: release SEMRush features, BuzzSumo features, and a Moz-like SEO Analyzer for free. [02:35] He predicts he will reach 3 Million visits per month if he does this. [02:55] Neil has already started to do some of this, so it’s already increased his traffic. [03:05] That’s it for today! [03:10] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/19/20184 minutes, 51 seconds
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7 Facebook Ads Tips For 2019 & Beyond | Ep. #870

In episode #870, we count out 7 Facebook Ad tips. Tune in to hear some lucrative Facebook tactics. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Facebook Ads Tips For 2019 & Beyond [00:38] 1: Eric’s team starting running Facebook and Instagram Story ads. Original cost per acquisitions was $8-9, but now it’s at $4-5. [01:00] You can make quick videos, because they don’t need to be well-produced. [01:30] 2: Make your own content, do not use a professional photographer. [02:11] Self-produced content converts better. [02:33] 3: Use Many Chat or any chat program. [02:55] Try to get people to converse on Facebook Messenger. [03:44] 4: When you collect a Facebook lead, send them to a Schedule Once page. [04:05] This is a great way to schedule calls with leads. [04:22] 5: Direct Heroes Instagram bots are great. [04:55] 6: Test out different ways to generate sales. [05:15] 7: Share and promote content. [06:10] That’s it for today! [06:18] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/18/20187 minutes, 32 seconds
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How Books Can Make You More Money (Even if You Don't Read Them) | Ep. #869

In episode #869, we discuss how books can make you more money. Tune in to hear how a book can increase your sales numbers. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Books Can Make You More Money (Even if You Don't Read Them) [00:40] Frank Kern was able to make money from books by giving one away. [00:52] Book funnels work. [01:10] Even though the buyers only pay for shipping, your costs will still be low. [01:20] However, you won’t make much back. [01:34] You recoup costs by getting the buyers to buy from you again. [01:45] Keep upselling once you hook them. [02:00] Use the book to liquidate your advertising costs. [02:35] Russell Brunson has a great book funnel. [03:16] Test your back-end offers before offering a book funnel. [03:55] Scribe is a company that helps people create and publish books. [04:26] The book funnel works best when you’re running ads for it. [04:56] That’s it for today! [05:00] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/17/20186 minutes, 25 seconds
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The Best Marketers Do This | Ep. #868

In episode #868, we discuss a tactic that the best marketers use. Tune in to hear what you can do to up your game. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Best Marketers Do This [00:40] The best marketers document. [01:04] Whatever tactic you’re using, document it so that it’s repeatable for other people on your team. [01:35] You won’t know what is working unless you document it. [02:22] Eric documents anything he has done two or three times. [02:36] Tracking in Google Drive was difficult, so Eric’s team had to come up with alternative solutions. [03:00] Create an internal workplace Wiki to track everything. [03:45] Looop is a great training option, as is Trainual. [04:15] If you are going to document, get the whole company on board. [05:03] It’s a chore, but in the long run you will appreciate the work you put into documenting everything. [05:50] Make sure you have someone organizing the documentation process. [06:04] That’s it for today! [06:10] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/16/20187 minutes, 40 seconds
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7 Email Marketing Hacks That You Aren't Leveraging (But Should) | Ep. #867

In episode #867, we discuss 7 email marketing hacks that you probably aren’t leveraging. Tune in to hear what tactics you shouldn’t take for granted. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Email Marketing Hacks That You Aren't Leveraging (But Should) [00:45] 1: Have a super-signature at the bottom of your email. [01:12] 2: Clean your lists. [01:40] If you keep sending emails to people who don’t open them, Gmail will push them to spam. [02:41] 3: Use Sender Score to see if you are being blacklisted. [03:04] 4: Re-send your email to those that didn’t open it (with slight tweaks). [03:48] 5: Instead of putting a bunch of links in your email, keep it simple. [04:10] 6: Don’t send HTML based emails with templates. [05:06] 7: Write nine word emails. [05:15] When you do this, it should be right to the point. [05:33] It’s a great way to get a conversation started. [05:49] That’s it for today! [05:52] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/15/20187 minutes, 15 seconds
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The #1 Job Email Marketing Is Supposed To Do | Ep. #866

In episode #866, we discuss the #1 thing email marketing is supposed to do. Tune in to hear what you should be getting out of your email marketing campaign. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The #1 Job Email Marketing Is Supposed To Do [00:35] Email marketing is supposed to get your reader curious enough to continue opening emails. [01:15] Neil’s friend from HubSpot believes that once someone subscribes to your email list, they will typically buy right away or within the first 30 days. [01:45] Generally, you generate more revenue by getting people to open the first few emails and pitching right off the bat. [02:31] Neil likes to drive people to his webinar right from the email. [02:50] He feels this generates more immediate revenue. [03:35] Ben Settle has an email list called Email Players. [03:50] He popularized the idea of “Seinfeld Emails”. [04:15] Every Tuesday, Neil writes custom emails to promote his blog posts. [04:28] That’s it for today! [04:38] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/14/20186 minutes, 3 seconds
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The One Thing You Have to Do Before You Start Doing SEO | Ep. #865

In episode #865, we discuss the one thing you have to do before you start doing SEO. Tune in to hear what your first step should be. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The One Thing You Have to Do Before You Start Doing SEO [00:36] Look up your competitors in Ahrefs or SEMRush. [00:44] These tools will show you their most popular pages, the terms for which those pages rank, their positions, and total traffic value. [01:02] This information will help you determine what you should target. [01:45] Once you find one competitor, you can find others using the above listed tools. [02:10] When you are looking at information on Ahrefs, you can see the content gap. The content gap is the content that your competitors are covering that you are not. [02:36] Use the Keyword Difficulty Tool to see how hard it would be to rank for a given topic. [02:50] BuzzSumo will give you an idea of competitors’ social shares. [03:10] That’s it for today! [03:25] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/13/20184 minutes, 49 seconds
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7 Quick Hacks to Boost Your Click-Through-Rate | Ep. #864

In episode #864, we discuss 7 hacks to boost your click-through rate. Tune in to hear these quick and easy hacks. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Quick Hacks to Boost Your Click-Through-Rate [00:32] 1: Write a better title. [00:55] Try to bring people to the point of sale. [01:05] 2: Leverage curiosity. [01:20] Try to have a juicy hook. [01:52] 3: Improve your meta description. [02:30] 4: Use adjectives. [02:40] Using words like “effortless” really draw people in. Using descriptors in your titles helps to get people interested in your article. [03:25] 5: Make sure you use a good thumbnail in YouTube. [04:00] Your thumbnail even matters on Facebook. [04:15] 6: Use rich snippets. [04:30] There is usually a plugin in Wordpress to help with something like this. [04:38] 7: Use a tool like Clickflow or Google Search Console to optimize your click-through rates. [05:15] That’s it for today! [05:18] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/20186 minutes, 36 seconds
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How to Do Internal Linking The Right Way | Ep. #863

In episode #863, we discuss how to do internal linking. Tune in to hear how to do it the right way. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Do Internal Linking The Right Way [00:35] Neil has seen people overuse this technique: putting rich anchor text in the footer. [01:00] A lot of people put rich anchor text in the footer, but if you overdo that, you will get hit with a penalty. [01:25] Be more selective with this particular tactic. [01:45] Create content around long-tail phrases. [02:25] If you look at Zappos, they structure their site really well. [02:45] Each category page leads to further, more specific categories. [02:55] This is great, because it has a logical flow that makes it easy for Search Spider to crawl through. [03:25] Make sure your sitemap is logical. [03:50] Interlinking throughout your content is a successful tactic. [04:24] That’s it for today! [04:30] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/20185 minutes, 58 seconds
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The 12 Days of Christmas (Marketing Edition) | Ep. #862

In episode #862, we discuss a great holiday marketing campaign idea. Tune in to hear how you can run a 12 Days of Christmas marketing campaign. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The 12 Days of Christmas (Marketing Edition) [01:10] When Eric was at Treehouse, they did a 12-day giveaway. [01:40] They even partnered with other companies to help sweeten the deals. [01:52] Use Viper or King Sumo Giveaways to run your giveaway campaign. [02:40] Most people use these campaigns to increase revenue, but others use it to gain loyal customers. [03:25] That’s it for today! [03:31] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/10/20185 minutes, 3 seconds
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How to Get More Search Traffic in 30 Days (Without Paying for It) | Ep. #861

In episode #861, we discuss how you can get more search traffic in 30 days. Tune in to hear what you can do to bump up your traffic. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Get More Search Traffic in 30 Days (Without Paying for It) [00:35] Everyone has search traffic, but how do you get more really quickly? [01:02] Use Google Search Console and look at the pages that are getting the most traffic. [01:15] Try Keyword Tool or UberSuggest and type in the keywords that are driving people to your site. [01:25] Take the long-tail variations and include them in your copy. [02:03] Eric used this technique and has increased his traffic by 20% month over month. [02:41] Eric and his team took content that was out of date and updated it! [03:05] Use the content re-usage framework to help guide you through the process of updating content. [03:50] That’s it for today! [04:00] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/9/20185 minutes, 22 seconds
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7 Last Minute Holiday Marketing Ideas | Ep. #860

In episode #860, we discuss 7 last-minute holiday marketing ideas. Tune in to hear 7 great ways to promote your business this holiday season. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Last Minute Holiday Marketing Ideas [00:50] 1: Leverage the 12 days of Christmas. [01:02] Each day, you can have a special offer. [01:32] 2: Have a special, one day event. [02:20] 3: Discount your most popular or profitable items, so you can an influx of traffic and sales. [03:08] 4: Have a photo-sharing contest on social media. [03:26] Make sure the contest is product-centric and also offer your product as a prize. [03:48] 5: The spinning wheel (like Wheel of Fortune). [04:07] A prize wheel is a great way to attract people. [04:24] 6: Have a gift card bonus. [04:34] As an example, for every $100 in gift cards someone buys, offer an additional amount, like $25 for free. [05:07] 7: Cross-promote your products and services with another company. [05:24] That’s it for today! [05:33] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/20187 minutes, 4 seconds
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How to Get Sales and Marketing to Work Together | Ep. #859

In episode #859, we discuss how to get Sales and Marketing departments to work together. Tune in to hear how to unify these separate teams. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Get Sales and Marketing to Work Together [00:38] You will often see the Marketing and Sales departments working against each other. [01:15] Figure out what would align both teams. [01:40] Neil has found that getting these two teams to work together is hard, unless you have a CRO. [02:30] Having a CRO is expensive, so if you can’t afford to hire one, having weekly meetings with both teams will be beneficial. [03:35] CRO’s are worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. [04:00] If you’re running a small business, you’re going to have to be the glue that keeps these teams working together. [04:20] Use the Traction framework. [04:27] That’s all for today! [04:34] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/7/20186 minutes
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Why Dwell Time Matters for SEO (and How to Increase It) | Ep. #858

In episode #858, we discuss why dwell time matters for SEO. Tune in to hear how you can increase your dwell time. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why Dwell Time Matters for SEO (and How to Increase It) [00:36] Dwell time is how long people spend on your page. [00:46] Google factors this in when ranking your site. [01:05] The longer a visitor stays on your site, the more engaged they are. [01:57] Look at your pages with the most search traffic and figure out the highest ranking keywords. [02:30] If you make sure that your webpage answers the questions people are searching for, it will increase your dwell time. [02:41] A friend of ours has an app called “YouTube Subscribe Bar”. [03:00] When you write a post, find a relevant video on YouTube, plug the embed code into the app, and it will not only embed the video, but allow you to post a link to subscribe to your channel instead of the video creator’s channel. [03:50] If you’re not sure what people want, make a survey asking them. [04:04] That’s it for today! [04:20] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/6/20185 minutes, 32 seconds
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7 Tools Will Help You Kick Butt in 2019 & Beyond | Ep. #857

In episode #857, we discuss tools that will help you kick butt next year. Tune in to hear which tools are going to help you succeed. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Tools Will Help You Kick Butt in 2019 & Beyond [00:45] Gong can be used for sales and to help coach your team. [02:00] Ahrefs Link Intersect lets you compare yourself to three of your competitors. [02:40] Loom lets you record your screen. [03:06] It will also let you draw on the screen and have a call to action at the end of your video. [03:33] EverWebinar will help you create great webinars. [04:15] Wirecast allows you to livestream and simulcast your events. [04:57] VidIQ is a great video tool that will help you get more views. [05:17] Zoom is a great conference call and webinar tool. [06:00] This tool is perfect for increasing engagement. [06:20] Neil prefers WebinarJam. [07:00] That’s it for today! [07:10] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/20188 minutes, 29 seconds
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How to Create a Marketing Plan for 2019 | Ep. #856

In episode #856, we discuss how to create a marketing plan for 2019. Tune in to hear what things you should think about to help you create a plan. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Create a Marketing Plan for 2019 [00:48] Traction is a great resource to use and live by. [01;05] Use each quarter to plan for the next one. [01:55] Use Zoom to meet with your remote team. [02:10] Scale up everything that worked. [02:35] Think about how to increase lifetime value of customers. [03:45] Think about something extreme you can do. [03:53] Take something that is working and double down on it. [04:07] Think about what to eliminate. [04:31] What ideas can you use from other industries and apply it to your business? [04:56] What can you steal from competitors? [05:12] That’s it for today! [05:49] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/20187 minutes, 5 seconds
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How Often Should You Re-Write Your Content? | Ep. #855

In episode #855, we discuss how often you should update your content. Tune in to hear how often you should be doing this. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Often Should You Re-Write Your Content? [00:40] Neil goes through his content once per year. [01:20] Hubspot has employees specifically for content repurposing. [01:45] Problogger is a great place to find some of the best writers to help repurpose your content. [02:40] If your traffic dips, you’ll find that if you stay on top of updating your content, you will have fewer dips. [03:09] That’s it for today! [03:14] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/3/20184 minutes, 38 seconds
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The One SEO Tactic We Use That You Don't | Ep. #854

In episode #854, we discuss the one SEO tactic we use, but you probably aren’t. Tune in to hear what you should be doing to increase your traffic. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The One SEO Tactic We Use That You Don't [00:45] The one tactic you’re neglecting is upgrading your content. [01:15] Take the pages that are getting you the most search traffic and improve the content. This will get you even more traffic. [02:05] After Eric upgraded some of his content, it increased his number of visitors by 4x. [02:45] People like to link to top ranking pages. [03:22] See which of the top keywords you already have and add more of the top-ranking keywords and paragraphs of text that relate to said keywords. [04:45] Use Ahrefs to check your keyword rankings. [05:17] That’s it for today! [05:26] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/2/20186 minutes, 37 seconds
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The One Twitter Tool You Have to Use But Aren't | Ep. #853

In episode #853, we discuss the one Twitter tool you have to use. Tune in to hear what vital tool you need to start using. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The One Twitter Tool You Have to Use But Aren't [00:36] The tool you should be using is SparkToro. [00:44] It will tell you how many of your followers are bots, among other things. [01:14] SparkToro checked Trump’s account and found that 61% of his followers are bots. [01:22] The tool also gives you a klout score. [01:50] We both use Twitter as an immediate news source. [02:10] SparkToro also gives you the latest marketing news, as well. [02:40] This tool will help you identify your real followers, which is key towards increasing engagement and conversions. [03:10] That’s it for today! [03:18] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/1/20184 minutes, 40 seconds
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How Long Does It Really Take For Marketing to Kick In? | Ep. #852

In episode #852, we discuss how long it takes for marketing to start working. Tune in to hear when you should expect to see results. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Long Does It Really Take For Marketing to Kick In? [00:40] In general, no matter what type of marketing channel you’re using, it will take at least three months to a year to see results. [01:15] If you can break even in 90-120 days, you’re in good shape. [02:12] The thing that takes the longest is branding. [03:25] You want to see results months over months. [03:40] When testing, cut the things that are losing money and try something else. [04:08] The moment you stop optimizing, is when a competitor swoops in and takes your slice. [04:35] Have a sense of urgency, but be patient. [04:52] That’s it for today! [04:57] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/20186 minutes, 20 seconds
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The Majority of Your Customers Won't Come From Marketing (It Will Come From This) | Ep. #851

In episode #851, we discuss why the majority of your customers won’t come from marketing. Tune in to hear where these customers are coming from. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic:  The Majority of Your Customers Won't Come From Marketing (It Will Come From This) [00:50] Create a good product or service and you will gain customers from word of mouth. [02:01] People talk about Tesla because it’s like driving a computer. It’s sleek, new, and exciting. This gives them great word of mouth advertising. [03:10] They recently announced a new product. [03:22] That was enough marketing for them. The buzz has already begun. [03:40] Surface advertises a ton, but They don't have to spend as much on marketing because people like them. [04:45] They love to use celebrity marketing to do the talking for them. [05:05] Be remarkable and people will talk about you. [05:20] That’s it for today! [05:25] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/29/20186 minutes, 42 seconds
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Should You Focus on Link Building in 2019? | Ep. #850

In episode #850, we discuss whether link building is still relevant. Tune in to hear what you should focus on in 2019. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Should You Focus on Link Building in 2019? [00:40] Spend time on it, but don’t let it be your primary focus. [01:15] Take an omni-channel approach to marketing. [01:35] Moz and Search Engine Land take up most of the listings. Bigger brands take up more space. [01:51] Focus on building your brand; the omni-channel approach is key to this. [02:45] You won’t succeed immediately. [02:55] Creating content and building a funnel will help you gain momentum. [03:15] It’s not a numbers game, it’s about quality. [04:00] Google doesn’t want to penalize everyone, they want to show the most relevant sites. [04:25] Try to do it right and use useful and relevant information. [04:45] Some of our podcast information is contradictory, because things have changed over the past year. [05:30] Once you have momentum, the site will continue to grow. [06:02] That’s it for today! [06:10] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/28/20187 minutes, 20 seconds
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How to Keep Your Team Up to Date With Marketing | Ep. #849

In episode #849, we discuss how you can keep your team up to date with marketing. Tune in to hear how you can stay on top of marketing trends. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Keep Your Team Up to Date With Marketing [00:45] Eric went to a conference where he listened to how one company tracks employee progress. [01:38] Tweet at Eric if you would want to hear more about tracking employee progress. [02:05] Once a source stops broadcasting, they are no longer a reliable source, [02:22] Neil’s company does a Lunch and Learn once per week: free food and a seminar. [02:45] Create Skype or Slack groups for FYI’s. [03:15] The key is just to encourage constant learning. [03:45] Eric’s team has a show and tell. Everyone gets 5 or 10 minutes and people vote on who is offering the best information. [05:30] Consider lunch and learn events, conferences, and other in-person events. [06:00] Figure out what jives with your team members and adapt the learning methods to them. [06:11] That’s it for today! [06:29] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/27/20187 minutes, 39 seconds
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How to Put On A Simple Brand Building Event | Ep. #848

In episode #848, we discuss how to put on a simple brand building event. Tune in to hear what you can do to help build your brand with a live event. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Put On A Simple Brand Building Event [00:35] Last year, we had a Q&A event in LA. [01:15] We spent $3000 and made $2500, so we only lost $500. [01:30] Start small and be ok with losing money. [01:40] It’s important to have the right audience in attendance, [02:25] Having the right people will give you a greater ROI. [03:26] If you want to speak to the people you want to reach, think about what they would pay, what they would want out of the event, etc. [03:50] Most companies generate some amount of business from networking. [04:30] If it’s not high-ticket, you will lose money. [05:12] If you are small, start small and have just one audience draw speaking at your event. [05:53] That’s it for today! [05:57] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/26/20187 minutes, 24 seconds
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How Eric Got His Podcast Banned | Ep. #847

In episode #847, we discuss how Eric got his podcast banned. Tune in to hear what Eric did and how he fixed the situation. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Eric Got His Podcast Banned [00:40] Initially, when making Growth Everywhere, there were only a few ways to promote a podcast. [01:14] You would see which podcasts your desired audience was listening to and then use the same keywords from those podcasts. [01:50] They started cracking down on “keyword stuffing”. [02:15] His team realized that they weren’t discoverable to new listeners, so they had to change their keywords. [02:36] They also had to reach out to the support. [03:08] If you add keywords in the description, but not the title, you will be fine. [03:18] That’s it for today! [03:21] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/25/20184 minutes, 47 seconds
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The Best SEO Tool That You Haven't Tried | Ep. #846

In episode #846, we discuss the best SEO tool you haven’t tried. Tune in to hear what tool you need to use every day! We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Best SEO Tool That You Haven't Tried [00:34] Ahrefs is the best tool! [00:47] There are features you probably aren’t using. [00:54] The Link Intersect lets you compare three competitors’ domains to your own. [01:30] When someone links to multiple sites in the same industry, they are likely to link to your site in that same industry. [02:50] Eric and Neil are probably only using a few features themselves, but they try to make the most of Ahrefs. [03:25] Spend time using the Link Intersect and use the data you gain from that. [04:31] That’s all for today! [04:42] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/24/20186 minutes, 1 second
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What Should You Do When Marketing is too Expensive? | Ep. #845

In episode #845, we discuss what to do when marketing becomes too expensive. Tune in to hear what your best bets are. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What Should You Do When Marketing is too Expensive? [00:36] Each year, the costs go up. [00:45] The majority of companies spend the most on Google Adwords and then Facebook ads. [01:05] Those channels produce good ROI. [01:19] However, the best ROI comes from conversion optimization. [01:46] Profitwell is a pricing services company. [02:14] Profitwell has discussed how the cost of acquiring customers continues to rise. [02:36] They have found that content marketing remains effective. [03:25] When leveraging CRO, it’s about improving the lifetime value of each customer. [03:47] Clickfunnels will help you maximize your funnel. [04:40] It’s rare that people focus on the lifetime value of their customers. [04:47] That’s it for today! [04:52] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/20186 minutes, 24 seconds
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How to Know Every Company That Visits Your Site | Ep. #844

In episode #844, we discuss how you can figure out who is visiting your site. Tune in to hear which tools can help you figure this out and what to do with the information. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Know Every Company That Visits Your Site [00:35] Lead Feeder looks at the IP addresses of those visiting your site, which pages they visited, and how long they stayed. [00:56] They will often provide a dashboard that shows the contacts and LinkedIn profiles of visitors to your site. [01:32] Making sure you are GDPR compliant is important, so talk to a lawyer. [01:50] If your goal is to go after the Microsoft’s of the world, reaching out to top execs is extremely difficult. [02:10] It’s much easier to approach top level execs at mid-sized companies. [03:05] Response rates are much higher at smaller companies. [03:15] Make sure you include the use of chat tools like Drift or Intercom. [03:30] Clearbit is also a great email tool. [03:58] Listen to the Growth Everywhere Drift episode with the VP of Marketing. [04:38] That’s it for today! [04:41] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/22/20186 minutes, 1 second
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How Content Marketing Will Change in 2019 | Ep. #843

In episode #843, we discuss how content marketing will change in the coming year. Tune in to hear how you can get ahead of the trends. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Content Marketing Will Change in 2019 [00:50] We are more conscious of doing omni-channel marketing. [01:40] Content is most likely old and regurgitated, which affects rankings. [02:23] Content marketing is played out. [02:45] You have to produce new, cutting edge content or it won’t rank well. [03:44] Build good will with live events. [04:01] It is so important to build actual relationships with people in order to succeed. [04:10] That’s it for today! [04:15] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/20185 minutes, 42 seconds
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7 Growth Hacks That Will Help You Drive More Sales  | Ep. #842

In episode #842, we discuss 7 growth hacks that will help you to drive more sales. Tune in to hear how you can increase your sales rates. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Growth Hacks That Will Help You Drive More Sales [00:33] 1: Full Contact. [00:45] At networking events, people still trade business cards. Full Contact takes the information off scanned business cards and helps you organize it. [00:58] It works in conjunction with Zapier. [01:22] It reduces time spent on data entry. [01:28] 2: Gong. [01:44] Gong will help you determine how a pitch went. [02:05] You can use the data to help optimize conversion rates. [02:54] 4: Schedule Once. [03:10] This will help you schedule Sales Rep calls and target the correct leads. [03:41] 5: Reducing Friction. [04:05] The cost per acquisition for a webinar lead was around $12, which is pretty high. It recently dropped to $4. [04:20] 6: Integrate with Twilio. [04:40] You can send text reminders for scheduled sales calls. [05:05] 7: Front. [05:15] Once you have people opt in to emails or messages, you integrate Front with Twilio and send text messages and share those conversations with others on your team. [06:02] That’s it for today! [06:10] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/20/20187 minutes, 26 seconds
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How SEO Will Change in 2019 | Ep. #841

In episode #841, we discuss how SEO is going to change in 2019. Tune in to hear what is on the horizon for Internet marketing. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How SEO Will Change in 2019 [00:44] The change is going to regard branding. [01:05] Over the last few years, the more links you build, the higher your rankings. [01:25] Links are still powerful, but brands rank and retain their rank long term. [02:22] If you build a brand, you are virtually indestructible. [03:05] To build a brand, you need to engage in many different marketing aspects: SEO, social, content marketing, etc. [03:25] You used to be able to build a brand through a single channel, but now you need to leverage every channel you can. [03:45] SEO alone doesn’t work as well as it used to. [04:15] Eric got a lead that came in through a YouTube video posted on Facebook. [04:45] Be patient: you won’t see much action in the first 3-6 months of building your brand. [05:08] That’s it for today! [05:22] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/19/20186 minutes, 34 seconds
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Have No Audience? Do This | Ep. #840

In episode #840, we discuss what you should do to build an audience. Tune in to hear how you can build a following. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Have No Audience? Do This [00:45] Try going live. [01:21] Drive traffic to a live video and try to build good will. [01:45] You can promote a live stream to your email lists or other social lists. [02:01] Social networks push live content. [02:20] If you’re going to do live content, use YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Periscope. [02:52] Live content boosts your engagement numbers. [03:45] Retarget the top 5-10% of people that watch your live video. [04:50] Brendon Burchard recorded a livestream of an online course. [05:15] Afterwards, that video can become a reusable asset. [05:30] You can talk about other people’s products and services if it will benefit your audience and help you build your number of followers. [06:05] A lot of money doesn’t need to be spent creating live streams. [06:27] Wirecast allows you to simulcast live streams. [06:55] Neil is going to stop speaking at conferences and only do live streams. [07:25] That’s it for today! [07:40] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/18/20189 minutes, 12 seconds
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Here's The Secret Instagram Weapon No One Is Talking About | Ep. #839

In episode #839, we discuss the secret Instagram weapon no one is talking about. Tune in to hear about this new method of Instagram marketing you need to implement. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Here's The Secret Instagram Weapon No One Is Talking About [00:48] Direct Heroes is a chatbot for Instagram. [01:00] It works through DM’s. [01:25] If you are a brand, you can ask people to DM you and from there, you can set up automatic responses. [02:08] On social platforms, the best way to drive conversions is to engage your followers. [03:05] Drift has written great content on conversational marketing. [03:25] 2% of Eric’s leads are from conversational marketing. [04:22] It’s important to use the chatbots to drive people to other content, an email list, or some other aspect of your marketing funnel. [05:25] Our tickets are too expensive, so manning chats wasn’t worth our time. [06:08] One of Eric’s friend runs a company called LTV Plus. They are chat agents that man your bots. [06:46] That’s it for today! [06:57] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/17/20188 minutes, 16 seconds
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How To Make Your SEO 10x More Effective  | Ep. #838

In episode #838, we discuss ways to make your SEO 10x more effective. Tune in to hear the one thing you may not be doing. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How To Make Your SEO 10x More Effective [00:48] Conversion rate optimization is the thing to do. [01:35] It’s the one thing in marketing that, while unpopular, is the most effective. [02:40] Conversion XL is a great blog for ideas and inspiration. [02:46] Conversion-Rate-Experts is another great resource. [02:57] Quicksprout is a third resource to check out. [03:08] If you are looking for a paid solution, look at Visual Website Optimizer. [04:00] Quantitative data will be helpful in determining where you lose people. [04:20] Using SurveyMonkey, you can get feedback you wouldn’t get from data. [05:35] You’re going to have to run a ton of tests to get statistical significance. [06:15] If you don’t have a ton of traffic and you’re in the B2B space, you may not want to optimize for sales, but rather for leads. [06:46] That’s all for today! [07:14] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/20188 minutes, 41 seconds
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What Goes Up Must Come Down | Ep. #837

In episode #837, we discuss traffic patterns. Tune in to hear why losing traffic is normal. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What Goes Up Must Come Down [00:40] The stock market is having a bad week. [00:55[ The SEO market is fluctuating, as well. [01:12] Eventually, everyone’s traffic goes down. [02:05] There are always cycles in business. [02:20] Every marketing channel changes their algorithm. [03:00] Keep innovating and trying new channels. Never let your foot off the gas. [04:08] Marketing is now an omni-channel industry. There isn’t just one way to do things anymore. [04:33] That’s it for today! [04:38] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/15/20186 minutes, 38 seconds
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Do You Really Need to Write 1890 Word Blog Posts to Rank on Page 1? | Ep. #836

In episode #836, we discuss the appropriate length for blog posts. Tune in to hear how long your posts should be. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Do You Really Need to Write 1890 Word Blog Posts to Rank on Page 1? [00:45] Brian Dean is the one who came up with this theory. [01:08] Google looks at each industry separately. [02:05] You don’t need long form content to succeed. [02:40] There a lot of things you can do to rank. [02:52] In the B2B industry, longer is better. [03:03] B2C, length isn’t as important. [03:54] Use SEMRush or Ahrefs to look at the top ten results in your industry. [04:11] See what the trend is for length. [04:32] That’s it for today! [04:40] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/14/20186 minutes, 11 seconds
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How Google Search Console Can Help You Avoid a Penalty | Ep. #835

In episode #835, we discuss how the Google Search Console can help you avoid a penalty. Tune in to hear how GSC can help you. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Google Search Console Can Help You Avoid a Penalty [00:35] Most people have a drop in traffic at some point. [00:50] Large drops indicate a penalty, otherwise, it’s normal. [01:03] GSC tells you when you have errors; you will receive emails. [01:20] Don’t wait for your traffic to drop, check which the traffic status of your pages on a monthly basis. [01:45] Compare the content of top ten ranked sites with yours. [02:18] Check the Search Analytics section on GSC, make sure you click CTR, Impressions, and Clicks. [02:50] Then go to the “Pages” section. [03:00] Look for pages with a high impression count and low click-through rate. [03:15] This means you don’t have a good enough title or meta-description. [03:30] Low for B2B is below 1% CTR. [03:50] When optimizing title tags, click through to individual pages and click the “queries radio” button. This will show keywords and data. [04:44] Check to see where you are having page speed issues, as well. [04:57] Look at GSC once per week. [05:10] Build that into your workflow. [05:33] SEO is no longer about building links and optimizing code, it’s about optimizing the user experience. [05:39] That’s it for today! [05:44] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/13/20187 minutes, 13 seconds
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How Often Should You Login to Google Analytics? | Ep. #834

In episode #834, we discuss how often you should be logging in to Google Analytics. Tune in to hear why checking every day is never a good thing. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Often Should You Login to Google Analytics? [00:55] You can get addicted to checking your stats. [01:26] It’s not helpful. Go be productive instead! [01:50] If you check everyday, there are diminishing returns. [02:35] Take the time you would have spent checking your stats and do something actionable that will generate traffic. [03:15] Instead, just sign up for GA alerts. [03:50] Make sure you are comparing your stats from today to yesterday or this week to last. [04:20] If you have a team, put a dashboard up (mount a TV) and use Cyfe. [04:50] That’s it for today! [04:54] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/12/20186 minutes, 22 seconds
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The One SEO Tool You Aren't Using But Should | Ep. #833

In episode #833, we discuss the one SEO tool you aren’t using. Tune in to hear what you should be using and how it will help your business. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The One SEO Tool You Aren't Using But Should [00:35] Google Trends is the tool you aren’t using. [01:00] When brand mentions go up, so does traffic. [01:35] A trusted brand ranks higher. [01:45] Google Trends shows how your brand is ranking over time. [02:05] Google Trends is just a graph, but you can compare different businesses to your own. [03:34] In the title of your blog post, include your brand name. [03:45] Write amazing content. [04:05] People who spend a lot on video ads have higher trend ratings. [04:35] Podcasts or videos build a strong relationship with customers and strengthen your brand. [04:51] Use WireCast allows you to simulcast to different live platforms all at once. [05:15] Create live streams: It will increase engagement. [05:45] This will also help your static content. [05:52] That’s it for today! [05:57] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/11/20187 minutes, 37 seconds
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How to Expand Your SEO Campaign Globally | Ep. #832

In episode #832, we discuss how you can expand your SEO campaign. Tune in to hear how you can target international markets. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Expand Your SEO Campaign Globally [00:46] Neil is now targeting various countries throughout the world via his website. [01:15] Neil once travelled to an event in Brazil and it convinced him to target that market. [02:08] He went after Brazil first because he bonded with the audience from the event. [02:25] The second time Nail expanded to another international market, he realized you need people native to that locality. [02:56] You can’t just hire translators, you need people on the ground. [03:30] Neil gets 100,000 visitors per month from Germany. [03:43] Brazil brings in over 230,000 visitors. [04:00] When you translate your content, it will take a year to get off the ground in those markets. [04:05] Don’t translate all of your content, make sure you curate it for each market. [05:19] That’s all for today! [05:24] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/10/20187 minutes, 5 seconds
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How Do You Market in a Brand New Industry? | Ep. #831

In episode #831, we discuss how you can market in a brand new industry. Tune in to hear what you can do to kick things off in a new industry. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Do You Market in a Brand New Industry? [01:00] Google is excellent for demand fulfillment. [01:15] If a lot of people are looking for a given item, it will be easier to find and thus fulfill that demand. [01:32] If it’s a new product, go to Facebook and create content in order to drive traffic and promote your business. Create demand!1 [01:57] Get people to blog or write articles about you. [02:30] Facebook ads work extremely well. [02:40] Influencers are key: maybe pay them to talk about or promote you. [03:15] Hoverboards blew up because people were instagramming about them. [03:30] If you have an email list, barter with a popular influencers. Try to have something to offer. [04:10] That’s it for today! [04:15] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/9/20185 minutes, 48 seconds
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What's The Purpose of Blogging if it Doesn't Generate Sales? | Ep. #830

In episode #830, we discuss the purpose of blogging. Tune in to hear why you should keep blogging. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What's The Purpose of Blogging if it Doesn't Generate Sales? [00:40] It took 3-4 years to generate revenue on Quicksprout. [01:15] When Eric came to Singlegrain, they were getting 3000-4000 visits per month. [01:20] Now, they are getting around 170,000 visits per month. [01:24] It took 2 years to get the ball rolling. [01:45] Most clients come from word of mouth. [01:55] Blog posts won’t generate leads. [02:10] When people link to your content, that will help your domain authority among other things. [03:14] Neil's website gets good traffic, but it took him 2 years to get there. [03:45] Once you get a good amount of traffic, you will find that there are greater opportunities for leads. [04:00] Legion Athletics has done well through promoting content. [04:15] Be crafty: use surveys, listservs, etc. to generate leads. [04:40] Blog because you can take your blog traffic and direct it towards other pages on your site. [04:50] Blogging generates indirect sales. [05:25] Hubspot thinks nurturing is useless and doesn’t generate revenue. [06:00] Go to Singlegrain and join the email list. [06:10] The list has a super-signature. [06:30] Neil has recorded a thank you video depending on to which list you subscribe. [07:03] That’s it for today! [07:15] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/8/20188 minutes, 43 seconds
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7 Content Marketing Hacks You Aren't Leveraging (But Should) | Ep. #829

In episode #829, we discuss the 7 hacks you aren’t leveraging. Tune in to hear which basic hacks you are overlooking. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Content Marketing Hacks You Aren't Leveraging (But Should) [00:57] 1: After you send an initial email blast, wait 3 days and then go to your email solution (ConvertKit) and resend the email to everyone who didn’t open the first one. Make sure to change the subject line. [01:31] 2: Split test your titles and meta-descriptions. Try using ClickFlow. [02:05] 3: Use push notifications and get people to opt-in through their browser. [02:53] 4: If you want a 16% email opt-in rate, use a spinning contest widget. Try Privy. [03:35] 5: Make sure you are putting your name in the title tag. [04:45] 6: Remember your root domain. [05:12] Leverage internal linking. [05:20] 7: Use MobileMonkey to blast out your latest blog posts through Facebook Messenger. [05:54] That’s all for today! [06:00] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/7/20187 minutes, 32 seconds
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How to Deal With Google's Ever Changing Algorithm | Ep. #828

In episode #828, we discuss how to deal with Google’s algorithm. Tune in to hear what you can do if your traffic slows down because of changes to the algorithm. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Deal With Google's Ever Changing Algorithm [01:17] When traffic tanks, Neil likes to check Search Engine Roundtable. [01:22] Also check out forums like BlackHatWorld to see what the chatter is. [01:40] Unless you see huge tanks, there is not much you can do. [01:52] The most important thing you can do is diversity your traffic. [02:10] This will put you ahead of the game, instead of dealing with problems after your traffic tanks. [02:40] When Gmail released the “Promotions” tab, Facebook saw a dip in traffic, because their emails were getting sorted out of the inbox. [03:25] CYA and diversify right out of the gate. [03:45] Even when things are going well, it can’t last forever. [04:18] The people who typically get hit by changing algorithms are people who don’t focus on SEO. [04:37] Every year, you should be updating your content. [05:30] Look at data from different sources to determine if action is necessary. [05:42] Overall, having an omni-channel approach is key. [06:00] Don’t just assume you’ve been penalized when your traffic slows. [06:11] That’s all for today! [06:17] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/6/20187 minutes, 48 seconds
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How Developers Drive More Traffic Than Marketers | Ep. #827

In episode #827, we discuss how developers drive more traffic. Tune in to hear what they can do that marketers cannot. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Developers Drive More Traffic Than Marketers [00:40] Dropbox and Facebook didn’t grow through paid ads, but through leveraging developers. [01:10] The tactics people have used in the past won’t work now. [01:20] A new tactic is to create tools. [01:32] If you give away a free tool, traffic will increase. [01:53] Tools have a cheaper cost per acquisition. [02:20] It’s called product-led growth. [02:21] Hubspot used to charge for their CRM, but they now have their own chat tool and website grader that they offer for free. [03:00] They lock people out from certain features, which is a great tactic. [03:20] Get creative. Use design and development as well. [03:58] Check out ProfitWell. [04:10] They will show you what the cost per customer is or should be. [04:33] That’s all for today! [04:38] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/5/20186 minutes, 5 seconds
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How Much Is Your Business Worth (And How Do You Sell It)? | Ep. #826

In episode #826, we discuss if you should sell your business and how. Tune in to hear what you should consider before selling your business and what steps to take in order to do so. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Much Is Your Business Worth (And How Do You Sell It)? [00:40] There are a couple of websites that can help you with valuation. [00:48] Digital Exits has different calculators to use. [01:07] FEInternational publishes a lot of different content. [01:25] If you want to sell your site, but aren’t sure what it’s worth, check out Empire Flippers or Flippa. [01:30] These sites will also tell you how much similar sites are worth. [02:01] BizBuySell is another great resource. [02:12] These sites have a lot of inventory you can check out. [02:30] If you have a business that’s worth any sort of money, keep in mind that there is a recession on the horizon. [02:55] Ask yourself if you want to sell at the peak and then buy back at a low point. [03:21] Adventures is a resource Eric recommends. [03:53] Ask yourself if you love your business. If you don’t see long-term potential, go find something you love instead. [04:33] Research website brokers to find the right one. [04:44] You can also find someone to run your business for you as an alternative. [05:00] That’s it for today! [05:10] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/4/20187 minutes, 22 seconds
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Should You Sell Ads on Your Site? | Ep. #825

In episode #825, we discuss whether you should sell ads on your site. Tune in to hear why this may or may not work for you. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Should You Sell Ads on Your Site? [00:50] If you are selling ads on your site, people are leveraging your site and making more money than you are. [01:30] Neil used to think ads were useless. [01:42] However, his friend who runs Astrology Answers monetizes by selling astrology-related items and ads were great additional revenue. [02:21] It’s important to test this out. [02:35] Neil doesn’t monetize in India, so ads could be a way to generate extra income without hurting his revenue stream. [03:45] Test out ads to see if it will help, but don’t use it as your main source of income. [04:10] That’s it for today! [04:15] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/3/20185 minutes, 45 seconds
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Why Copying Your Competition Doesn't Work Anymore | Ep. #824

In episode #824, we discuss why you shouldn’t copy your competitors. Tune in to hear how you can beat the competition without copying their tactics. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why Copying Your Competition Doesn't Work Anymore [00:37] In marketing, things change constantly. [01:40] What has worked for others in a given time span, won’t work in the future because it has already been done to death. [02:20] Copying means you are not the visionary, you are the follower. This will leave you with an inferior product or service. [03:10] Every few months, Google rolls out algorithm updates. [03:30] SEO from 10 years ago won’t work today. [04:15] If you look at Drift or Intercom, they didn’t copy the competition. [04:41] Drift always changes how they launch new features. [05:15] Product Hunt didn’t work for Neil as well as it did for Drift. [05:40] Always look for new channels and make sure you’re taking an omni-channel approach. [06:12] That’s it for today! [06:20] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/2/20188 minutes, 1 second
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How to Network with Rich People | Ep. #823

In episode #823, we discuss how you should network with rich people. Tune in to hear how you should court the wealthy. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Network with Rich People [01:05] There are a lot of people that want to network with the wealthy. [01:20] Typically, if you want to network, you need to figure out what they do for fun or provide some sort of value. [02:25] Sometimes, networking can be indirect: you may end up connecting with a friend of the wealthy person you are trying to snag. [03:40] We’re speaking in generalities, but obviously, the advice works. [04:00] Don’t act like a fanboy, treat rich people like regular people, because they are regular people. [05:00] Neil doesn’t get fan attention, but in general if people have questions, he will answer them. [05:20] Neil treats everyone the same. [05:35] Once someone treats you like you’re different, it’s a turn-off. [06:30] Neil had a great experience of meeting someone in an airport. [06:50] The person followed up and so Neil followed up in return. [07:00] That’s it for today. [07:11] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/1/20189 minutes, 1 second
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The One Tool That'll Change Your Business | Ep. #822

In episode #822, we discuss the one tool that will change your business. Tune in to hear what this new, revolutionary tool is and what it does. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The One Tool That'll Change Your Business [00:40] The sales tool is technically for anyone with a team that runs sales or presentations. [00:55]  The tool is called “Gong”. [01:10] Our mutual friend, Mike, told another friend who told Neil. [01:25] Eric heard about it a similar way. [01:43] Gong is a sales coaching tool. [02:30] It’s impossible to have your VP of Sales sit in on every call. With Gong, this person can search through every sales call and figure out where the issues are. [03:07] Gong has a call recorder function that makes this possible. [03:22] It helps you train your team in less than two weeks. [03:35] It decreases onboarding times. [04:10] The tool is not just for managers. [04:16] Team members can listen to their own calls. [05:30] It’s all about getting the team to review their own work and increase self-improvement skills. [05:54] Gong pulls transcripts and points out issues. [06:10] It will also show your talk time ratios. [06:39] That’s it for today! [06:47] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/31/20188 minutes, 11 seconds
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What Should You Do if Paid Ads Don't Work? | Ep. #821

In episode #821, we discuss what you should do if paid ads aren’t working. Tune in to hear how you can fix this failure. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What Should You Do if Paid Ads Don't Work? [00:34] People keep running ads that aren’t working. You don’t need to cut the ads, just pause them. [01:01] Just because you spend money, doesn’t guarantee revenue. [01:30] Back at Treehouse, Eric paused ads when he first got there. [01:50] Pausing campaigns allows you to look at the data and determine what the issues are. [02:30] If you are constantly spending, you won’t have time to reflect and ask the right questions. [03:20] If your ads aren’t working, use SEMRush and see what your competition is bidding on. [03:50] This will give you an idea about what your direction should be. [04:40] In most cases, you should be retargeting. [04:55] Facebook recently gave you the ability to compare your ads to competitors. [05:15] If your Facebook ads stall out, change your ad and messaging. [05:30] People have banner blindness. [05:36] that’s all for today! [05:42] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/30/20187 minutes, 10 seconds
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How to Scale Your Link Building | Ep. #820

In episode #820, we discuss how to scale your link building. Tune in to hear what you should be doing to create linkable assets. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Scale Your Link Building [00:58] The prerequisite is that you need amazing content. [01:10] The first thing you want to do is use BuzzSumo and Ahrefs. [01:18] Check keywords for similar content using these tools. [01:43] There is another tool called PitchBox: it helps you scale your outreach when it comes to link building. [02:05] They show you your targets when reaching out to people. [02:16] You can also use ScrapeBox. It will scrape the entire Internet to find everyone who links to other sites and content that is related to your topic. [02:40] When mass-emailing, look out for GDPR. [02:53] Use Hunter to find emails for the right targets. [03:06] Find people who already have popular articles about your topic and use Canva to create an infographic using this information. [03:40] HubSpot’s website grader will grade your website. [04:00] If you can build a linkable asset, you will get a lot of people linking to your content. [04:22] You can try to buy a linkable asset. [04:31] Don’t just focus on links, but also social shares. [04:42] If you can find other popular blog posts about your topic, find the people who retweeted the post and hit those people up. [05:10] Start a conversation about sharing your content. [05:29] That’s it for today! [05:34] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/29/20187 minutes, 3 seconds
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How to Compete in a Saturated Market | Ep. #819

In episode #819, we discuss tactics for competing in a saturated market. Tune in to hear how you can get an edge over the competition. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Compete in a Saturated Market [00:38] Neil recently released version 2.0 of UberSuggest. [01:01] I looked at the big players in the space and found that most of the major players aren’t making a ton of money. [01:19] Moz is making around 50 Million, Ahrefs is between 30-100 Million, and SEMRush is between 50-100 Million. [01:39] Google does over 100 Billion in ad revenue. [01:50] I found their models were all wrong, so I just released it all for free. [02:30] When you’re in a saturated market and there is no clear winner, you take the best of what everyone is doing. [03:00] Most people don’t use all the features from each service, so take the best ones. [03:40] The main differential in Neil’s product is that it is user-friendly and free. [04:15] Learn from what other people are doing. [04:45] My goal is to build an all-in-one marketing suite that helps others generate traffic. I’m not trying to compete with other SEO software. [05:15] Version 3.0 will allow you to put in a URL and it will tell you what the top pages, keywords, traffic, and will break it down by region. [05:28] That’s it for today! [05:34] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/28/20187 minutes, 2 seconds
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How Often Do You Need to Adjust Your On-Page SEO? | Ep. #818

In episode #818, Eric and Neil discuss how often you need to adjust your on-page SEO. Tune in to hear how attentive you should be regarding this matter. Eric and Neil have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Often Do You Need to Adjust Your On-Page SEO? [00:40] Neil hasn’t updated in over a year. [01:00] You should probably adjust once per quarter. [01:15] Eric and Neil are too controlling, which means they didn’t make the time to get to it, because they are determined to do it themselves. [01:50] Neil optimized his own website. [02:00] He doesn’t typically set dates to optimize his SEO, he does it as he gets Search Console errors. [2:35] If your on-page SEO is solid, you don’t need to change it, but you should run tests. [03:12] Optimize your title tags using Clickflow. [03:30] When you do it manually, you don’t get reminders. [03:55] Most people don’t look at their on-page SEO until they get slapped by a Google update or their traffic drops off. [04:08] The messiest sites have the worst on-page SEO. [05:21] Check out the product Neil prefers to the WP Engine. [05:37] That’s all for today! [05:41] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/27/20187 minutes, 9 seconds
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How to Scale Your Content Marketing | Ep. #817

In episode #818, we discuss steps to scaling your content marketing. Tune in to hear each step you need to take to make sure your content ranks. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Scale Your Content Marketing [00:48] Step 1: Find an editor who can manage writers and come up with good topics. Check out ProBlogger. [01:18] Step 2: Go out and hire writers. The editor may be able to help with this. [01:36] Always hire the editor first. [01:48] Step 3: Have the writers submit topic ideas. [02:15] Remember the Content Reusage Framework. [02:30] Step 4: Hire someone who helps with promoting. [02:48] Step 5: Come up with rubrics for content guidelines and promotion. [03:02] Once you have a system or guideline, there will be a consistent voice, tone, and format for your blog. [03:30] Once again, reference the Content Reusage Framework to repurpose your work. [04:03] Step 6: Have a content calendar. [04:15] Once the content is out, you promote it. All of this should be in the calendar. [04:52] That’s it for today! [04:56] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/26/20186 minutes, 19 seconds
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How to Build a 6 Figure Software Business in 10 Months | Ep. #816

In episode #816, Eric and Neil discuss how to build a 6 figure software business in under a year. Tune in to hear the secrets to their successes. Eric and Neil have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Build a 6 Figure Software Business in 10 Months [00:36] Eric has created a software company called ClickFlow. Clickflow takes Google Search Console data and will then tell you how many people are clicking on your title. [01:05] Clickflow helps you A/B test your title tag in order to get the max amount of clicks. [01:20] Clickflow is a subscription service that charges monthly or annually. [01:27] They are now making six figures in less than ten months. [2:00] Eric didn’t have a built-in audience to leverage. He achieved his goals with hard work. [02:20] He did a lot of cold outreach. [02:30] He emailed people with the subject line, “Feedback”. [02:45] He targeted websites he thought would be a good fit and had good rankings. [03:02] People actually responded and bought the software off the cold email outreach. [03:50] He did hit a small segment of his email list (300 or so) and sent a couple lines in an email and managed to pre-sell $10,000 for the tool. [04:20] He used that money to help build the tool. [05:15] Eric met one of the Co-Founders of ClickFunnels. [05:31] Russell Brunson and Grant Cardone’s TedX talk serves as a webinar. [05:47] They also offered software and courses for free or little money. [06:00] Bundling the offer makes everything more valuable. [06:10] Eric bundled his software and some courses and this allowed the company to make some cash up front. [06:50] It’s all about targeting the right audience. [07:04] Clickflow has a lower-level price to start. [07:20] The majority of their revenue comes from the larger accounts. The smaller accounts churn, because they don’t get that much value from the software. [07:50] Large companies like doing annual plans. [08:15] Eric landed some large companies through cold outreach. [08:22] They use a tool called Outreach, which automates your outreach. [09:05] If you use Datanyze, you put in search parameters. [09:25] LinkedHelper or Hunter will help you scrape private email addresses from LinkedIn. [09:55] Load the emails into Outreach and set up an email sequence. [10:50] You don’t need a built-in audience, you just need to do outreach. [11:20] That’s all for today! [11:37] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/201812 minutes, 58 seconds
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My Failed Attempt at Content Marketing | Ep. #815

In episode #815, Eric and Neil discuss their failed attempts at content marketing. Tune in to learn from their mistakes. Eric and Neil have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: My Failed Attempt at Content Marketing [00:40] Whenever a new game comes out, there are marketers who jump at the chance to write guides for the hottest releases. [00:57] Eric was one of those people and when Portal 2 came out, he made a website that served as a guide for the game. [01:05] He then decided he was going to write crappy articles and then get a bunch of links from black hat websites. [01:27] His traffic spiked, but then after a week, Google caught on to him and his site and traffic ceased. [01:44] Neil’s worst attempt at content marketing was creating a form called, “Traffic and Conversion”. [01:58] He got hit by a webmaster notification tool that said his content was spammy. [02:04] He realized a lot of people were spamming his form, so he cleaned it up. [02:11] The lesson he learned was that user-generated content doesn’t rank as well as original, curated material. [03:19] It takes time to build a following and a lot of it comes down to promotion. [03:31] Content and links are the most important factors of SEO. [03:45] You have to figure out how to promote your site, product, content. Etc. [03:57] Promotion always matters. [04:00] Another of Neil’s failed attempts was with a site “Online Poker Lowdown”. [04:05] He ranked on page one for the term “online poker”, but it dropped because there was very little useful information. [05:00] Quality matters! [05:06] If your content sucks, you will lose your ranking. [05:45] Instead of hustling, create content about topics you like. [06:19] That’s it for today! [06:24] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/24/20187 minutes, 46 seconds
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Ugly Is the New Sexy: What You Can Learn From Southwest Airlines | Ep. #814

In episode #814, Eric and Neil discuss what you could learn from Southwest Airlines. Tune in to hear which tactics you should rip from this company. Eric and Neil have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Ugly Is the New Sexy: What You Can Learn From Southwest Airlines [00:50] Titles are key, which is why they titled this episode as such. [01:04] Neil tries to avoid Southwest, because he finds they are always delayed. [01:40] Eric’s last Southwest flight was delayed and problematic. [02:10] When Southwest first launched, they focused on serving three cities in Texas. [02:27] It took Southwest three years to get rolling and gain more customers. The first flights were sparsely populated. [02:44] The lesson here is to niche down at first. [02:54] Southwest has a hub and spoke model of business. [03:20] The airline does a lot of layovers, which allows them to ensure fuller flights and better prices. [04:15] You can either be efficient or offer exceptional service, but you can’t have both. [05:05] Southwest is not the best priced airline, but they have a “cool atmosphere” and free alcoholic beverages. [05:45] Optimize for efficiency, but allow for mistakes/refunds. [06:15] Think of your business as a funnel and check for leaks. [06:42] That’s it for today! [06:48] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/23/20188 minutes, 22 seconds
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Conferences Will Lose You Money Unless You Do This | Ep. #813

In episode #813, Eric and Neil discuss conferences and their value for small businesses. Tune in to hear how you could actually lose money attending unless you heed their advice. Eric and Neil have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Conferences Will Lose You Money Unless You Do This [00:35] Most people attend the wrong conferences. [00:55] There are conferences where people are paying $20,000 to attend. [01:10] Even if you get paid to speak, doesn’t mean you're going to generate an ROI. [01:14] The audience may not be the right fit for your company. [01:54] If you’re at a conference with lower-level people, they might not be able to close deals with you, as they aren’t decision makers. [02:30] If you are an introvert, you have to bring the party to you: throw a dinner and interact with a smaller group of people. [02:51] This is a good way to control some of the outcome. [03:30] Focus on the smaller events, as it’s much easier to close a deal. [03:46] Get cards, get info, and follow up. [04:33] Don’t be tacky, throw the dinner just to meet people and make connections. Don’t go for the hard sell. [04:54] That’s it for today! [04:59] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/22/20186 minutes, 32 seconds
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How We Grew Marketing School to Over 750,000 Monthly Listeners | Ep. #812

In episode #812, Eric and Neil discuss how to grow your podcast. Tune in to hear what you need to do to make your podcast a success. Eric and Neil have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] How We Grew Marketing School to Over 750,000 Monthly Listeners [01:10] They promoted the podcast through email blasts. [01:26] They begged others to promote through their lists, but you can pay people to promote through their email lists. [02:03] The content tilt was that their podcast is about two guys who love marketing. [02:25] They haven’t missed a show for two years. [02:40] Consider what your spin is, in order to set yourself apart. [02:54] Eric and Neil are picky about their titles. [03:05] They love to create clickbait-y titles. [03:15] Appealing titles help you. [03:35] They check out other ideas through BuzzSumo to see what is popular. [03:45] They also see what is popular on YouTube. [04:18] Before they even record, they start with the title. [05:22] They look at their Libsyn stats. This will show you which episodes do well. [05:51] Based on this, they know which topics to use in the future. [06:05] Apple Analytics is still in beta, but it’s starting to kick out info about podcast performance. [06:30] The live event is a great offer to get more listeners. [06:57] iTunes lists the last 300 episodes. It’s valuable to post as many as you can. [07:32] If you are interested in corporate training, tweet at Eric. [07:44] That’s all for today! [07:51] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/21/20189 minutes, 16 seconds
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Amazon Sellers May Go Out of Business If They Don't Do This | Ep. #810

In episode #810, Eric and Neil discuss the pitfalls of being an Amazon seller. Tune in to hear how you can avoid losing your shirt. Eric and Neil have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Amazon Sellers May Go Out of Business If They Don't Do This [00:45] Eric went to an Ecommerce conference and Amazon was the talk of the conference. [01:00] When it comes to Amazon, there is a lot of “short-termism”. [01:20] When you work on Amazon, you do not control the customers. [01:45] Marketing has now moved to being an omni-channel approach. [02:20] Amazon is growing, but as it grows, there will be more and more competition. [02:35] Because of this, you need to diversify. [04:20] As an Amazon seller, you will find that shady marketers will screw up your revenue. [04:45] Amazon sellers’ revenue can go to $0, because other sellers can flag you and get you banned (for no real reason). [05:15] If you have your own website, you won’t have to rely on Amazon as your only channel. [06:09] That’s it for today! [06:12] If you are interested in corporate training, tweet at Eric. [06:25] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/20/20187 minutes, 51 seconds
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7 Ecommerce Marketing Tools That'll Skyrocket Your Growth  | Ep. #811

In episode #811, Eric and Neil discuss 7 marketing tools that will skyrocket your growth. Tune in to hear which tools you should be using. Eric and Neil have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] 7 Ecommerce Marketing Tools That'll Skyrocket Your Growth [00:41] 1: HelloBar helps you collect emails and emails help you build and control your audience. [01:01] 2: Cart Abandonment Software (ReJoin, etc.) are helpful. [01:25] This will help you increase your sales by 10%. [01:43] 3: Skubana is inventory management software. [02:18] They have a “god mode” that allows you to use one system to track everything and they won’t take a percentage of your revenue. [02:40] 4: Izooto will help you track people who visited your site, but didn’t make a purchase. [03:15] It’s a great way to increase conversions through directed push notifications. [03:35] 5: Jungle Scout helps you find products that are on the uptick. It tracks sales numbers. [04:15] 6: Bounce Exchange is very expensive, but it’s the most complex service for ecommerce. [04:30] It helps track shopping carts from device to device. [05:04] 7: Intercom is a chat bot and can integrate with other apps, like Stripe. [05:24] They have chat agents available 24/7. [05:36] Bonus: LandBot is a great landing page tool. [05:45] It’s another chat bot. [05:49] That’s all for today! [05:53] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/19/20187 minutes, 21 seconds
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Are All Links Created Equal? | Ep. #809

In episode #809, Eric and Neil discuss whether all links are created equal. Tune in to see if you are linking to the right sources. Eric and Neil have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Are All Links Created Equal? [00:50] Think about it from an algorithmic perspective. Would you treat every link the same? [01:05] No, because not all links are equal. [01:30] People used to think you needed the highest domain authority links out there, but that is a Moz metric, not a Google metric. Google doesn’t consider domain authority. [02:00] Instead of going for domain authority, go for the most relevant link. [02:30] Getting contextual links these days is the most effective method. [03:15] Don’t just link to one website. There will be diminishing returns. [03:33] You also want the link to be rich in anchor text. [04:25] Neil spends more money on this than most people, which he admits is a way to cheat. [04:40] Think logically: if it makes sense, if you link to different sources, you will rank higher. [05:02] Build relationships with different sources. [05:20] That’s it for today! [05:24] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/18/20186 minutes, 59 seconds
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My Failed Attempt at SEO | Ep. #808

In episode #808, Eric and Neil discuss their early failures. Tune in to hear what not to do if you want long-term success. Eric and Neil have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: My Failed Attempt at SEO [00:38] When Eric started doing SEO, he wanted to white and black hat stuff. [00:55] He made a website called Lightshow Videos. [01:10] WIthin a month or so, he was ranked #1 for lightshow videos. [01:20] However, it doesn’t matter where you rank if you don’t get any volume. [01:40] Neil’s first site was a job board. [01:47] He realized the sites that had the most amount of traffic, had the most pages. [02:00] He scraped Google and looked for the most popular pages, then recreated those on his site. [02:05] He then started getting thousands of visitors per month. [02:14] Once he added Ad Sense, Google then became wise to his scheme and his traffic slowed down. [03:00] Eric once made a website about getting rid of pimples. [03:15] He hired writers off of Text Brokers and had them write 300-500 word articles. [03:30] Traffic slowly increased, but then remained stagnant. [03:50] Eric learned that you get what you pay for: quality matters! [04:22] Don’t get too greedy with link building. [04:31] Neil acquired a site called “Battlefield Bypass”, which was a park that was once the site of a Civil War battle. The site had a bunch of government backlinks. [04:41] Then he moved on to online casinos. [05:00] Neil would dominate rankings by backlinking to popular sites. [05:30] He was getting results, but it would only last for a couple of months. [05:55] The point is: Aim for long-term success. [06:09] That’s all for today! [06:18] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/17/20188 minutes, 11 seconds
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The Best Alternative to Facebook Ads (Hint: It's Not Google) | Ep. #807

In episode #807, Eric and Neil discuss the best alternative to Facebook Ads. Tune in to hear what you should be doing to grow your business. Eric and Neil have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Best Alternative to Facebook Ads (Hint: It's Not Google) [00:45] The best alternative is Growth Hacking. [01:07] Amazon’s version of growth was undercutting everyone on prices. [01:20] Zappos version of growth was giving free fast shipping. [01:33] You have to get creative and figure out what others in your industry aren’t doing yet. [01:40] Eric and Neil know someone who does $150 Million in business a year. [01:55] His businesses come from channel partnerships or affiliate marketing. [03:17] If you are just starting out, focus on channel partnerships and affiliate marketing. [04:28] Neil uses push notifications to get more traffic to his website. [04:45] It’s a simple way to get more repeat visitors. [05:10] If you go to Single Grain or Marketing School, they have chat bots set up that are intended to start a conversation and send people to the correct funnel. [05:40] Leverage what you have already. [06:04] Neil considers free tools a marketing play. [06:18] He gets over 5000 brand queries per day just because of his free tools. [06:35] That’s it for today! [06:45] Eric and Neil are trying to get 1 Million downloads. When they do, they are going to throw a live event. Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! [08:00] This live event is the ultimate growth hack. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/16/201810 minutes
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Should You Really Start a Podcast? | Ep. #806

In episode #806, Eric and Neil discuss whether you should start podcasting. Tune in to hear if you are the right kind of person for a podcast. Eric and Neil have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Should You Really Start a Podcast? [01:05] Podcasts often have listeners with high rates of income. [01:20] Do most people have time to create podcasts? [01:35] It is not realistic for most people to create a podcast. [01:45] Figure out your personality: if you love video, do that. If you prefer writing, write blogs. If you are a great speaker, podcast! [02:30] The biggest factor for success is hiring out/offloading the work. [03:15] Neil loves blogging and is good at it. It comes more naturally to him. [03:35] Eric prefers podcasting. [04:05] You’re not going to like the quality of the podcast early on, but if you keep it up, you will improve. [04:30] Make sure you have expertise in the field about which you are speaking. [05:02] The average podcast gets 191 downloads per month. [05:10] It takes times to build an audience. [05;27] Record in batches, don’t just do one per day. [05:30] That’s it for today! [05:34] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/15/20186 minutes, 57 seconds
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Earth Shattering Blog Post | Ep. #805

In episode #805, Eric and Neil break down a step-by-step guide to writing earth-shattering blog posts. Tune in to hear what steps you should take to up your click-through rate. Eric and Neil have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Earth Shattering Blog Post [00:36] Earth shattering is something you want to link to, share, or tell your mom about. [01:00] Step 1: Format your blog post as Intro, Body, Conclusion. [01:20] End your blog post with a question to get more comments and engagement. [01:36] Step 2: Bucket Brigades. [02:20] Step 3: Every single claim needs to have cited sources. [02:48] Step 4: Use images and videos. [03:20] Optin Monster created a plug-in called YouTube Subscribe. [03:36] This helps you embed the video. [03:49] Amazon Polly will also help you from an SEO perspective. [04:05] Step 5: Make sure your headline will knock people’s socks off. Keep it short. Seven words is a nice length, on average. [04:40] It shouldn’t be too long, but also needs to be descriptive. [04:50] Get ideas from BuzzSumo. [05:25] Having compelling arguments will set you apart, [05:40] Step 6: Have someone proofread your content. [05:55] Step 7: Promote your work! [06:07] Find people that have mentioned or linked to similar content using BuzzSumo. [06:25] Reach out and build a relationship, so you can share links to each other’s works. [07:41] That’s it for today! [07:45] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/14/20189 minutes, 3 seconds
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What Should You Do When You Are Not Hitting Your Numbers | Ep. #804

In episode #804, Eric and Neil discuss what you should do when you are not hitting your numbers. Tune in to hear why experiments are necessary for marketing. Eric and Neil have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What Should You Do When You Are Not Hitting Your Numbers [00:35] Back when Eric was at Treehouse, he was only one month into the job and the revenue was flat. [01:00] The CEO pulled him aside and said they would let him go if he didn’t improve the numbers. [01:09] Eric paused their ad spend and audited everything they were doing marketing-wise. [01:30] He saw some trends and bet everything on YouTube advertising. [02:00] If you are not hitting your numbers, your system isn’t working. [02:20] It’s important to perform drastic experiments. [03:10] Run traction meetings. [03:22] Within the meetings, always have an experimentation section for the content team. [04:30] The traction ICE model helps you break things down. [05:00] Neil rolled out a webinar the other day and changed up the lead-flow. The sales team went crazy. [05:55] Changing it up is timeless wisdom! [05:56] That’s it for today! [06:00] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/13/20187 minutes, 36 seconds
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How to Nail Your Social Media Marketing | Ep. #803

In episode #803, Eric and Neil discuss how to nail your social media marketing. Tune in to hear why engagement is the key to your success. Eric and Neil have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Nail Your Social Media Marketing [00:37] Everyone thinks you need to do so much. [00:50] Social media is about the community: if you don’t take time to build relationships, you won’t do well on social media. [01:00] Hubspot sucks at Facebook, because they are not taking the time to reply to comments and really engage followers and friends. [01:35] If you have 100,000 followers, but very few engage, Facebook won’t show others your content. [01:56] If you have a lot of engagement (sharing, etc.) Facebook rewards you with boosting your content. [02:25] Neil has a Facebook group with thousands of members and they are all engaged. [03:16] At first, the Marketing School group wasn’t getting much engagement. [04:00] It’s important to create and then nurture your connections. [04:18] That’s it for today! [04:22] Eric and Neil are trying to throw a live event. Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/12/20185 minutes, 59 seconds
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The #1 Thing You Need to Do to Grow Any Business Successfully | Ep. #802

In episode #802, Eric and Neil discuss the #1 thing you need to grow a business successfully. Tune in to hear what you absolutely must do to be a success. Eric and Neil have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The #1 Thing You Need to Do to Grow Any Business Successfully [00:35] The #1 thing is not a marketing tactic, it’s people. [00:50] Without a great team, you are not going to grow your business. [01:37] CEO’s have three responsibilities: Keeping money in the bank, driving the vision, and recruiting. [01:47] The Dropbox CEO recently talked about how recruiting is always top of mind for him. [02:16] Bill Gates said the first 20 people at Microsoft built the company. [03:03] If an employee isn’t a cultural fit, they aren’t going to stick around. [03:15] Only hire people who are smarter than you and from whom you can learn. [03:25] Make sure you really interview each applicant and talk to their references. Figure out if they are truly a good fit. [03:47] Always test people out. [03:56] Make sure multiple people on your team interview each person. [04:11] Make sure they lay out a plan of action for their first few weeks or months at the company. [05:05] Do indirect reference checks (basically, be a detective). [05:30] Sometimes, Eric has gotten glowing reviews and other times, he has gotten more realistic information. [06:15] You have to have each person ask different types of questions in the interviews. [06:32] The CEO of Drift secretly tests people in interviews: he gives each candidate a cup of water and sees if they throw it away at the end of the interview. [06:35] Eric also does this and doesn’t hire anyone who doesn’t clean up after themselves. [07:18] If you can get people who can do the work, but won’t be a long-term fit, you are rolling the dice on mercenaries. [07:48] That’s it for today! [07:54] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/20189 minutes, 19 seconds
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The SEO Playbook: The First 7 Steps You Have to Take | Ep. #801

In episode #801, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 steps you have to take when creating a site from scratch. Tune in to hear the 7 most important steps in the SEO playbook. Eric and Neil have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The SEO Playbook: The First 7 Steps You Have to Take [01:08] #1: Keyword research. [01:20] Use UberSuggest or another keyword research tool and look for the keyword with the most traffic, least competition, and the highest CPC. [01:40] This will give you an idea of the keywords that will drive traffic. [01:57] Keywords with a high CPC leads to higher revenue for you. [02:43] #2: Write skyscraper content. [02:56] If you look at Wikipedia, they rank high because their content keeps getting longer and longer. [03:35] #3: Share the content. [03:45] Go to BuzzSumo, see who shared similar content, then hit them up and ask them to share your content. [04:35] #4: Repurpose your content. [05:00] Reference the content reusage framework: spin your content off onto different mediums. [05:28]  #5: Start doing on-page SEO. [05:36] Use the Yoast SEO plug-in, optimize your title tags, optimize your meta-descriptions, link the right keywords. [06:02: #6: Leverage the process you have created. [06:34] Go to ProBlogger and hire people to create your content. [07:04] #7: Expand internationally. [07:12] Translate your content, adjust it to the local market, and make sure you note what region you are targeting through Ahrefs. [07:37] That’s all for today! [07:44] Tweet at Eric and let them know if you enjoyed this format. [07:52] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/10/20189 minutes, 24 seconds
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The Best Way to Compensate Marketers | Ep. #800

In episode #800, Eric and Neil discuss the best way to compensate marketers. Tune in to hear how you should be paying your marketing team. Eric and Neil have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Best Way to Compensate Marketers [00:32] Before they started recording, Eric and Neil were discussing how the writers at Agora Financial do Billions in business. [01:07] On a podcast, they heard, a man was offered a job at Agora. The company offered to pay his rent for the first 6 months on the job, but the salary was small. [01:27] However, he was offered a dollar for every lead he was able to generate, as well as 1% of every sale that resulted from his leads. [01:47] In general, the best marketers are compensated in relation to their performance. [02:35] Once your business is established and you have built up a steady revenue stream, you may be able to get employees to take a small base plus performance incentives. [03:12] Everything is driven by incentives. [03:41] One of Eric’s friends recommends this: get the company to front $10,000 in ad spend for one month and you don’t pay the agency anything. If it works out, then you take on all the risk and grow from there. [04:38] Agora has their numbers down (they know what each customer is worth, etc.). If you are a new company, you may not have this information locked down and you may not be able to pay based on performance. [05:00] That’s it for today! [05:04] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/9/20186 minutes, 31 seconds
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What Should You Expect From SEO In The First 30 Days | Ep. #799

In episode #799, Eric and Neil discuss expectations for SEO within the first 30 days. Tune in to hear where your site should be after 30 days. Eric and Neil have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What Should You Expect From SEO In The First 30 Days [00:35] If you are doing it yourself and you’re changing things every day, you should see an uptick in impressions. [01:08] If you are using an agency, in the first 30 days, there will be a lot of planning and brainstorming. [01:22] Within 90 days, you will see a change in impressions. [01:40] Eric has a cool webinar about his product “Clickflow”. [02:24] A lot of established companies suck at SEO. [03:12] When Eric started with SEO, he had a site called “Light Show Videos”. He also had a site called, “How to Get rid of Pimples”. [03:22] He wrote content and didn’t see any progress in the first 30 days. After 90/120 Days, he started to see improvements. [03:48] Patience is key! [04:23] Over time, SEO has become harder. [04:45] Overall, you need 2 full years to get things rolling. [05:07] Within the 2 year mark, you start to see growth. Then, by year 3 people really grow or plateau. [05:44] That’s it for today! [05:52] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/8/20187 minutes, 11 seconds
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How You Can Grow Your Traffic By Blogging Less  | Ep. #798

In episode #798, Eric and Neil discuss how you can grow your traffic without having to churn out new content. Tune in to hear what you can do to grow your traffic. Eric and Neil have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How You Can Grow Your Traffic By Blogging Less [00:40] On Wordpress alone, over 2 Million blog posts are being posted every day. [00:47] Backlinko only has 30 blog posts; they were aiming for quality over quantity. [01:30] Look at the most popular content posted by your competitors, post something similar that is ten times better. [02:31] If you take the time to write a quality, in-depth article, people won't’ ignore you. [02:54] Eric thought he was entitled to more traffic early on; no one should expect overnight results. [03:35] Mark Suster would write a blog post and then make sure his friends posted the content on Facebook. [04:15] If no one reads your content, it’s not going to rank. [05:10] That’s it for today! [05:15] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. They will throw a live event once they reach their goal. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/7/20186 minutes, 44 seconds
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One Simple Hack That Will Make Your Content Spread Like A Wildfire | Ep. #797

In episode #797, Eric and Neil discuss a simple hack that will make your content spread. Tune in to hear how you can increase your subscribers, readers, followers, etc. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: One Simple Hack That Will Make Your Content Spread Like A Wildfire [00:38] This is about content collaborations (specifically on YouTube). [01:01] Eric has 11,000 subscribers on YouTube and they pick up 20-30 new subs per day. [01:15] So, they made a video for a channel with 40,000 subs and vice versa. [01:25] They gained 150 subs from this collaboration. [01:56] This also works with webinars. [02:15] ConvertKit grew through collaborations and webinars. [02:50] Even podcasts are a great way to collaborate. [03:30] Think about what you can offer and make sure it’s a win for both sides. [03:42] You can also pay people for the privilege of collaborations or promotions. [04:15] This helped Neil boost his fan base. [04:16] That’s it for today! [04:20] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. They will throw a live event once they reach their goal. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/6/20185 minutes, 41 seconds
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When Should You Give Up On A Lead  | Ep. #796

In episode #796, Eric and Neil discuss when, if ever, you should give up on a lead. Tune in to hear how you should proceed with sales. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: When Should You Give Up On A Lead [00:35] Once people opt-in, Neil “sells them” right away. [01:20] Neil’s Sales Team will reach out a couple of times, schedule a call, see if they are qualified, pitch the customer, and then try to close. [01:50] If a lead reaches out, get them within the hours, but ideally within 5 minutes. [02:02] Once you get on a call, follow up within three business days if you don’t close over the phone. [02:22] Stagger your communication, so you don’t badger people. [02:38] Texting works and people tend to respond better to that. [03:14] Most sales teams have found that if you call within the first five minutes, you will double your revenue. [03:55] Acceptance rate from webinars are 100%. [04:20] Don’t give up on a qualified lead until they tell you to beat it. [05:05] If you want to call within one minute, get autodialers. [05:27] That’s it for today! [05:30] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. They will throw a live event once they reach their goal. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/5/20186 minutes, 59 seconds
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How to Keep Your Ad Cost Down Even As More Competitors Jump On Board  | Ep. #795

In episode #795, Eric and Neil Discuss how to keep your ad costs down. Tune in to hear how you could be saving money instead of losing it! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00;27] Today’s Topic: How to Keep Your Ad Cost Down Even As More Competitors Jump On Board [00:41] It is a given that no matter what, more people will sign up to use social media sites. [01:25] Ad costs will go up the more people get on board. [02:05] Keep in mind, that whether it is Google or Facebook, the goal of every ad platform is to show the results with the highest quality, not who paid the most. [03:00] It’s all about the keywords you use! [03:15] Whichever generates more clicks, generates more income. [03:26] Always test your copy and see what works. [04:02] Eric recently look at some of his ads: the cost per acquisition for image ads was $12, while video was $4-5. [04:22] You have to have good messaging that is targeted at your audience. [04:35] You need to test over and over. [04:43] In the early days of advertising, some people posted images of breasts to get a higher click-through rate. These days, you need to have relevant images and content. [05:28] Rotate your ad images and update your copy. [05:43] When people ran ads on TV and Radio, they found that their CPC’s went down drastically because people were seeing them everywhere. [06:16] That’s it for today! [06:20] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. They will throw a live event once they reach their goal. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/4/20187 minutes, 50 seconds
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How Pepsi Defeated Coke In Two Battles (And What You Can Learn From It)  | Ep. #794

In episode #794, Eric and Neil discuss how Pepsi managed to defeat Coke in two ways. Tune in to hear what you could learn from this soda giant. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Pepsi Defeated Coke In Two Battles (And What You Can Learn From It) [00:36] Coke is still the biggest beverage company in the world and they have a  larger market cap. [00:57] There is a book about this topic possibly called Fizzled and a podcast called “Business Wars”. [01:10] Pepsi went out of business a couple of times [01:15] When Coke was ahead and 10 Cents a bottle, Pepsi said for 5 Cents, you get double the amount of soda. [01:55] When you do something price-wise like Pepsi did, it’s a great way to gobble up market share and take over. [02:20] Uber and Lyft tried similar techniques and helped the companies grow exponentially. [02:55] Michael Jackson was hot in the 1980’s. [03:10] Pepsi was losing market share, so they paid Michael millions of dollars to do an ad. [03:35] This one spokesperson boosted their sales. [03:55] Freemium and free trials are great ways to undercut your competitors and get more business. [04:45] Choose your spokespeople wisely. [05:41] Pepsi tried to replicate the Michael Jackson effect with Britney Spears and Beyonce and it didn’t work. [06:07] That’s it for today! [06:12] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. They will throw a live event once they reach their goal. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/3/20187 minutes, 25 seconds
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Our Favorite SEO Strategy That You Aren't Leveraging!  | Ep. #793

In episode #793, Eric and Neil discuss some oft-ignored SEO strategies. Tune in to hear what techniques you should be leveraging. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Our Favorite SEO Strategy That You Aren't Leveraging! [00:39] International expansion is one of the largest sources of Neil’s traffic. [01:02] There is no competition on the internet outside of the English language. [01:22] Eric likes content expansion. [01:32] Convert your video ideas to a blog, then to a podcast, etc. [02:55] Neil gets a large percentage of his traffic from countries outside the United States. [03:20] Make sure you use Ahrefs Lang for international expansion. [03:45] Eric’s company has grown by 12% each month. [04:05] Once you have content that works for you, you can expand and grow your business. [04:12] That’s it for today! [04:20] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. They will throw a live event once they reach their goal. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/2/20185 minutes, 38 seconds
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My Content Marketing Isn't Working. What Should I Do?  | Ep. #792

In episode #792, Eric and Neil discuss what you should do when your content marketing isn’t getting you any traffic or sales. Tune in to hear how you can turn things around. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topics: My Content Marketing Isn't Working. What Should I Do? [00:40] When Eric joined Singlegrain, their traffic was flat. [01:03] They audited their work and found the articles were low-quality and the algorithm wasn’t picking anything up in their content. [01:52] There are two camps: Blogger with no traffic, blogger with traffic but no sales. [02:10] If you don’t have traffic, try using SEMRush to figure out what is going wrong. [02:20] If a keyword has a high CPC, it means that the traffic is worth more. [03:00] If you aren’t making sales, you probably need to be more aggressive and use exit pop-ups, sliders, opt-ins, email marketing, drips, etc. [03:30] You will start seeing revenue when you create funnels. [03:47] Ahrefs has a keyword difficulty tool that shows how difficult it is to rank for a given keyword. [04:35] Your content may not take off right away, but if you use the aforementioned techniques, it will go well for you. [04:52] If you aren’t generating revenue, try quizzes. [05:22] That’s it for today! [05:31] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. They will throw a live event once they reach their goal. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/1/20186 minutes, 48 seconds
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How to Craft an Irresistible Hook | Ep. #791

In episode #791, Eric and Neil discuss how you can figure out your messaging. Tune in to hear how you can create an irresistible hook. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Craft an Irresistible Hook [00:36] A Hook is something that draws people in. [01:10] If you think about Squatty Potty (the bathroom accessory), they did $20 Million in revenue. [01:36] They ran a commercial where a Unicorn was pooping rainbow ice cream and the spokesperson then ate said ice cream. [02:15] Neil is testing out a headline hook right now. [02:30] He also offers free resources. [02:45] BuzzSumo is a helpful tool to help you figure out what your hook could be. [03:20] A lot of it has to do with messaging. [03:30] Squatty Potty figured out their messaging. [03:52] Try using Survey Monkey or Qualaroo to figure out customers’ pay points. [04:20] Check out the Harmon Brothers’ ads. [05:30] You can hire people, but that is expensive. It’s better to figure out the messaging and hook on your own. [06:30] That’s it for Today! [06:35] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. They will throw a live event once they reach their goal. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/30/20187 minutes, 55 seconds
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Why You Shouldn't Reveal Your Revenue Numbers | Ep. #790

In episode #790, Eric and Neil explain why you shouldn’t reveal your revenue numbers. Tune in to hear why secrecy is always the best policy. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why You Shouldn't Reveal Your Revenue Numbers [00:45] Neil never talks about his revenue. [01:00] He is worried about people copying his tactics. [01:30] Why feed the competition? [01:45] You shouldn’t get mad, just don’t reveal your numbers. [02:30] True Ventures is an example of an ethical VC firm. [02:57] Eric has a podcast where he grills people about their actual numbers. [03:15] However, Eric has never revealed his company’s numbers. [03:40] Get all the information you can, but don’t share your information! [04:24] When you hear stats and numbers from others, it’s not always accurate. [04:40] Make sure the data is accurate before you decide to copy their techniques. [04:48] That’s it for today! [04:55] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. They will throw a live event once they reach their goal. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/29/20186 minutes, 23 seconds
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Here's a Hack to Shoot Past Your Competitors | Ep. #789

In episode #789, Eric and Neil discuss how you can shoot past your competitors. Tune in to hear this great hack! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Here's a Hack to Shoot Past Your Competitors [00:45] Mitchell Harper says that when you want to shoot past your competitors, do your opposition research and take their tactics. [01:55] Showcase as many episodes as possible in iTunes. [02:15] You can get a lot of data just by listening to other people’s podcasts. [02:50] Neil would never write an article breaking down his team’s entire strategy. [03:10] Take what you can from your competitors! [03:16] That’s it for today! [03:21] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. They will throw a live event once they reach their goal. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/28/20185 minutes, 56 seconds
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This Is Going to Disrupt the SEO Industry | Ep. #788

In episode #788, Eric and Neil talk about the one thing that is going to disrupt the SEO industry. Tune in to hear what their predictions are for the future of SEO. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: This Is Going to Disrupt the SEO Industry [00:42] Voice search is going to disrupt the SEO industry. [01:28] We can’t predict when it will take over, but it is becoming more popular. [01:38] Right now, it is used for quick information, not for in-depth purchasing research. [02:50] Eric thinks it is still business as usual, until he sees the scales tipping. [03:10] Brian Dean wrote an article on Backlinko about voice search. [03:27] In general, a strategy for voice search isn’t needed yet. [03:50] Try to keep your rankings up. [04:10] Just be aware of the trend. [04:20] That’s all for today! [04:24] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. They will throw a live event once they reach their goal. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/27/20185 minutes, 53 seconds
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Our Favorite SEO Hack | Ep. #787

In episode #787, Eric and Neil talk about their favorite SEO hacks. Tune in to her what hack you should be using. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Our Favorite SEO Hack [00:40] Neil’s current favorite hack is brand-building. [00:50] When you build a brand and become visible, it’s easier to get rankings. [01:15] Stronger brands tend to rank higher. [01:55] Put as much money and energy into helping people by providing solutions to their problems. This is the best way to build a brand. [02:10] Eric likes the content re-usage framework. [02:35] It’s a process that scales really well. [03:05] Retaining a customer is less expensive than acquiring a new one. [03:55] Jeff Bezos said that “smart people change their minds often.” [04:08] That’s it for today! [04:13] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. They will throw a live event once they reach their goal. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/26/20185 minutes, 46 seconds
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Our Biggest SEO Mistake | Ep. #786

In episode #786, Eric and Neil talk about their biggest SEO mistakes. Tune in to learn from their missteps. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Our Biggest SEO Mistake [00:40] Neil’s biggest mistake was always being short-sighted. [00:50] He has been doing this for 17 years and he wishes he had looked more towards the future. [01:15] He would constantly revamp his site, buy links, try to manipulate Google rankings, but none of that led to long-term success. [01:50] He burned through so much money using quick hacks like adding Wordpress links to the footer on his site. [02:10] He wishes he spent his money on long-term projects. [02:30] Eric learned a lot of white hat stuff doing an internship, but someone turned him onto black hat sites and ideas. [03:05] Unfortunately, the black hat ideas are greedy and short-sighted. [04:10] Their biggest mistake was not a tactic, but just being short-sighted and greedy. [04:35] Pick your opportunities wisely. [05:21] That’s all for today! [05:28] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. They will throw a live event once they reach their goal. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/25/20187 minutes, 9 seconds
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How Neil's Email Management Strategy Capitalizes On Remarkable Opportunities | Ep. #785

In episode #785, Eric and Neil discuss email management strategies. Tune in to hear how you can stay on top of your email inbox. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Neil's Email Management Strategy Capitalizes On Remarkable Opportunities [00:40] As long as Eric has known Neil, he has responded to every email. [01:15] Neil says he’s OCD and can’t help it, which is why all of his emails get answered and his inbox is empty. [02:45] Neil also had a long email signature for a while, that he only recently cut out. [03:04] Neil put the Gmail app on his phone. [03:20] Whenever you open up an email, deal with it then and there. [03:30] Neil checks his email every hour for five to ten minutes. [03:50] Eric also builds in time to check his emails. [04:33] Neil woke up to 190-something emails this morning. [04:53] If you email Neil, he responds personally. [05:04] If you submit a support inquiry, it goes to his team. [06:18] Respond, otherwise you are leaving money on the table. [06:45] Be transparent in all your interactions and make sure the email signature matches who sent the email. [07:04] That’s it for today! [07:07] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. They will throw a live event once they reach their goal. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/24/20188 minutes, 36 seconds
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Why You Should Change Your Lead Forms to Applications | Ep. #784

In episode #784, Eric and Neil discuss why you should change your lead forms to applications. Tune in to hear how this could make a big difference in your conversion rates. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why You Should Change Your Lead Forms to Applications [00:45] Eric was trying to get people to move from a webinar to purchasing a course and software bundle. [01:25] Using Zoom, he added a button that would bring them to a purchase page. [02:05] Instead of sending them to a checkout page, Eric changed it to an “application”. [02:27] Now it goes to this link. [02:40] If you to Consulting.com, they have a good example of an application page. [02:54] The first thing you do after following the link is schedule a call. [02:58] After that, you fill out a survey about your business. [04:20] Eric and his team did a strategy call. [04:55] Once you switched to the application, their conversion rate went up. [05:05] They then made three sales for $6000 total. [05:35] The guy that recommend Eric switch to an application said the change was anywhere from 15-20%, but they did better than that. [07:15] Make sure you text people with reminders for scheduled calls. [07:30] It’s helpful to make people promise to show up for the call. [07:52] Schedule your calls within 48 hours of taking the webinar. [08:04] That’s all for today! [08:07] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. They will throw a live event once they reach their goal. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/23/20189 minutes, 34 seconds
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How to Throw Your Own Mastermind | Ep. #783

In episode #783, Eric and Neil discuss putting on a Mastermind group or conference. Tune in to hear how Eric put on a Mastermind weekend. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Throw Your Own Mastermind [00:45] Eric through his own Mastermind. [00:55] He has been part of an Entrepreneurs’ group for a while. [01:00] Recently, they were in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and it inspired him to do a four-day Mastermind group. [01:36] It is important to surround yourself with the “right” people on a regular basis. [01:54] Eric mandated that there be no technology during the Mastermind, so there would be no distractions. [02:15] The 9 people that attended were friends and/or acquaintances. [02:35] When doing a Mastermind, make sure it includes people you don’t talk to on a regular basis, so you get fresh perspectives. [03:05] Eric has already implemented some great ideas he got from the Mastermind. [03:45] Eric didn’t make money, but total cost was $3000 for the weekend. [04:05] He decided that everyone would pay at cost. [04:25] His main purpose was not to make money, but to learn. [04:45] The things learned will last longer than the money that could have potentially been made. [05:15] Eric is looking forward to doing it again. [05:25] In order to get people to attend, Eric sent an email to a select group of people (he created the parameters based on the desired outcome of the Mastermind). [05:55] He sent a simple email invitation. [06:10] The response rate was less than 100%, because all but one invitee attended. [06:51] Keeping it small (max 15 people) is for the best. [07:20] That’s all for today! [07:27] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. They will throw a live event once they reach their goal. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/22/20188 minutes, 47 seconds
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How to Deal With Shit Talkers | Ep. #782

In episode #782, Eric and Neil discuss how they deal with shit-talkers. Tune in to hear how you can deal with the negativity. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Deal With Shit Talkers [00:40] Shit talkers don’t necessarily hate you, but they can still screw up your brand. [01:11] Eric loves being talked about, because it makes him feel successful. [01:40] Neil thinks he has the most shit-talkers in the industry who do not like his work. [02:15] Don’t talk the shit talk to heart, take it as constructive criticism. [02:33] At least you are getting some form of feedback. [03:20] Neil once emailed a shit-talker back and thanked him for the feedback, then asked him if he implemented any of his tactics. [03:45] He wanted to know if the shit-talker used tactics and found they didn’t work. [04:00] Do not take negative feedback personally. [04:34] Always focus on improving your work. [04:54] That’s it for today! [05:00] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. They will throw a live event once they reach their goal. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/21/20186 minutes, 31 seconds
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The Number 1 Marketing Channel You Are Taking For Granted (But Shouldn't)  | Ep. #781

In #781, Eric and Neil discuss the marketing channel you are taking for granted. Tune in to hear what you should be leveraging, but are probably neglecting. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Number 1 Marketing Channel You Are Taking For Granted (But Shouldn't) [00:35] The number one search engine in the world is Google. [00:45] The second search engine is YouTube. [01:45] YouTube can suck you in for hours without you realizing. [02:08] Neil recently sent an email out about whether he boosted others’ traffic. [02:20] He received thousands of replies and is responding to all of them. [02:45] Most of the respondents have said that Eric has, indeed, helped them boost their traffic with his podcast, videos, and blogs. [0322] Based on their YouTube comments, Eric and Neil find they get a higher rate of interaction with YouTube. [03:45] Google is now putting more resources into YouTube. [04:22] If you are going to go on YouTube, upload the same content to Facebook and LinkedIn. [04:41] Include keywords in your title and description. [04:42] Make sure to upload a transcript (use Rev). [05:32] Eric has watched a Fortnite player for forty minutes; he finds it entertaining. [06:02] Growth Everywhere is rebranding to “Level Up”, in honor of Eric’s gamer background. [06:16] That’s all for today! [06:18] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. They will throw a live event once they reach their goal. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/20/20188 minutes, 8 seconds
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How We Are Going to Get to 1 Million Podcast Downloads Per Month  | Ep. #780

In episode #780, Eric and Neil discuss how they are going to reach 1 Million downloads per month. Tune in to hear how they are going to do this and why they set this goal. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How We Are Going to Get to 1 Million Podcast Downloads Per Month [00:50] They know their podcasts stats aren’t as high as some other more popular podcasters. [01:10] They want their download numbers to increase because… [01:54] ...They want to help more people! [02:16] If Eric and Neil reach 1 Million downloads, they will reach more people. They also think this community of listeners will help them learn something new, in turn. [03:18] It has been over two years of podcasting and they know they are performing a needed service. [03:51] Incentives are a great way to get what you need from customers. [04:20] Some ideas Eric and Neil are going to test out are: premiere seats for those that rated and reviewed. [05:22] Look into how you can incentivize your team to do better work. [05:28] That’s all for today! [05:34] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. They will throw a live event once they reach their goal. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/19/20186 minutes, 55 seconds
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How to Convert More Leads Into Sales With This Ninja Hack  | Ep. #779

In episode #779, Eric and Neil discuss how to convert more leads. Tune in to hear their great hack. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Convert More Leads Into Sales With This Ninja Hack [00:52] When doing a webinar, Neil required that people give a name and email address, as well as a phone number. [01:40] For those who couldn’t make the webinar, they would offer a link to a different webinar. [02:14] Eric has found that you could use Front to hook in your Twilio and respond directly to people who want to attend the conference. [03:02] If people didn’t convert after the webinar, Neil would text them. [03:30] Texts that converted well, “Hey” or “[Name]?” [04:10] Try ringless voicemail or send a text to those who didn’t convert. [04:23] That’s it for today! [04:25] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. They will throw a live event once they reach their goal. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/18/20185 minutes, 40 seconds
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What Should You Do With Your Keywords That Rank on The Middle of Page 1 | Ep. #778

In episode #778, Eric and Neil discuss what you should do with your keywords that rank in the middle, but not the top of the first search page. Tune in to hear how you can improve your rankings. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What Should You Do With Your Keywords That Rank on The Middle of Page 1 [00:44] Adjust the title or meta-description. [00:55] Clickflow is a tool that will help you adjust the title and meta-description. [01:20] Go look at the content that ranks above you. [01:33] See what they are doing that you are not. [02:25] Stone Temple did a case study on keywords, how they rank, and if they matter. [02:54] When it  comes to Google, user experience and link-building matters. [03:25] Everyone thinks the best way to rank for keywords is to get the sites that link to your competitors, to link to you. [03:34] The best link is the from the exact page that ranks for the term for which you would like to rank. [04:44] If you have something that already ranks well, chances are that that page ranks for a bunch of other keywords, as well. Use clickflow and find which keywords are getting impressions. If you don’t have those actual keywords on the page: add them! [05:32] That’s all for today! [05:35] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. They will throw a live event once they reach their goal. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/17/20187 minutes, 4 seconds
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What Should You Do With Your Blog Posts That Generate Traffic And No Revenue  | Ep. #777

In episode #777, Eric and Neil discuss what you should do with blog posts that generate traffic and no revenue. Tune in to hear what you can do to turn things around. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What Should You Do With Your Blog Posts That Generate Traffic And No Revenue [00:40] Neil has tons of posts that rank, but they aren’t what his clients are looking for. [01:04] You can put in affiliate links or promote other products and services, which will help generate revenue. [01:20] Eric’s friend ranks for a page that is about a product or service he doesn’t offer, so he goes to a company that does offer that service and charges them to rent the page. [01:45] You could partner with someone else who has the ideal audience. [02:38] A relevant pop-up can be helpful. [02:50] Pop-ups can help you generate leads. [04:14] It is important to create a process to be on top of redirecting traffic, so that they don’t just bounce. [04:45] Nurturing customers is really tough. [05:00] When you have a business development relationship, it can be an amazing fit that allows you to not worry about taking on more work. [05:54] At the end of the day, business is a people game. [06:05] That’s all for today! [06:10] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. They will throw a live event once they reach their goal. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/16/20187 minutes, 42 seconds
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Why Blogging Too Often Will Hurt Your Rankings | Ep. #776

In episode #776, Eric and Neil discuss why blogging too often may hurt your rankings. Tune in to hear why you should consider blogging less. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why Blogging Too Often Will Hurt Your Rankings [00:45] A site has “x” amount of authority. [01:05] You’ll find that if you start blogging more over time, a lot of your content will become outdated. [01:32] Old pages will drop in rankings, but eventually your whole site will suffer because of outdated posts. [02:20] Refer to the Content Reusage Framework. [02:22] A VC named Tomasz Tonguz did a study on the value of temporal content vs. evergreen content. [02:47] The difference between a news site and an evergreen site is that your rankings will spike from time to time, whereas evergreen content stacks in rankings over time. [03:25] Focus on writing better content, which will help your rankings. [03:45] The majority of your posts will not generate much traffic. [03:55] 20% of your content will make up 70% of your traffic. [04:13] Go to SEMRush or Ahrefs and look at what is popular on your competitors’ sites. [04:30] BuzzSumo will also show you what people love. [05:02] Follow the data. [05:19] That’s it for today! [05:35] Go to here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. They will throw a live event once they reach their goal. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/15/20187 minutes, 14 seconds
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Why We're Going to Do An In Person Event (and You Should Too)  | Ep. #775

In episode #775, Eric and Neil discuss the reason they want to do a live event. Tune in to hear why you should also consider putting on a live event. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why We're Going to Do An In Person Event (and You Should Too) [00:50] Eric and Neil don’t monetize their podcast nor do they run ads. [01:24] On their site for this podcast, they only collect emails and surveys. [01:42] If their goal is to impact more people, they realized an in-person event would be a great opportunity. People were also asking for a live event in the surveys. [02:45] Charlie Munger talks about aligning incentives. [02:56] Eric and Neil are incentivized to reach that 1 Million download milestone. [03:12] They did a test even last year in downtown LA. [03:32] People had different ranges for what they found too cost prohibitive in terms of attending a conference or live event. [03:42] Eric and Neil are making this live event free, so they don’t exclude any interested parties. [03:58] They will also be recording the event, so no one has to miss out. [04:13] Eric and Neil are hoping to build a larger community. [04:28] No matter what you do, consider putting on a live event as a way of connecting with your clients and audience. [05:40] Live events are the best ways to market your brand. [05:45] That is all for today! [05:47] Go to here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/14/20186 minutes, 54 seconds
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When to Keep, Cut, and Consolidate Your Content  | Ep. #774

In episode #774, Eric and Neil discuss when it’s ok to prune your content. Tune in to hear if you should ever flush old content. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: When to Keep, Cut, and Consolidate Your Content [00:54] You may find that some of your content is outdated. [01:22] Consolidate if you have five pages that discuss the same thing, combine them, because Google won’t know which one to rank first. [02:15] Search engines want to eliminate redundancy. [02:55] Removing old, outdated content can be a good idea, but often less content means less traffic. [03:05] People who prune content, prune the quality content that won’t affect traffic. [03:35] SuperMetrics or Screaming Frog are two great tools to use to crawl your website. [03:45] If these tools find pages that aren’t getting any traffic at all, it might be a good idea to prune those pages. [04:18] Use Google Analytics to look at your content that isn’t performing well. [04:35] When you cut those pages, you may lose more traffic than is being shown by GA. Remember you may be cutting out internal links when deleting content! [05:00] Before you cut, always try to improve the content. [05:25] Cross link all your content, as it will help boost rankings for all of your pages. [05:26] That’s all for today! [05:30] Eric and Neil are going to do a live event if they reach 1 Million downloads per month. So, please rate of review! [05:53] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/13/20187 minutes, 38 seconds
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What You Should do About Pages That Rank But Don't Meet User Intent  | Ep. #773

In episode #773, Eric and Neil discuss what you should do about pages that rank, but don’t meet user intent. Tune in to hear how you can fix this issue and keep your rankings. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What You Should do About Pages That Rank But Don't Meet User Intent [00:55] People will bounce really quickly if your page doesn’t meet their needs. [01:26] Go to GSC and look at all the key phrases for which you are getting impressions (not just clicks!). [01:40] These key phrases aren’t keywords, they are problems; people are searching because they are trying to solve a problem. [02:14] If you find that your page is ranking for something it doesn’t entirely cover, you can make content that centers on those search terms. [02:30] Otherwise, you can take a risk and alter the content on the page. You may lose rankings, even though you are changing it to suit the key phrases for which you are ranking. [03:30] Search engines don’t put websites that meet their algorithm requirements at the top of the page, they put whatever site helps the user the most. [03:39] Even if the changes you are making aren’t the best for Google, but are good for the user, Google will catch up and increase your ranking. [04:00] Survey your users and tailor posts to their problems. [04:13] That’s it for today! [04:17] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveaway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/12/20185 minutes, 18 seconds
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How to Push Your Rankings From Page 2 to Page 1 | Ep. #772

In episode #772, Eric and Neil discuss how to push your rankings to the first page of search results. Tune in to hear how you can easily boost your rankings. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Push Your Rankings From Page 2 to Page 1 [00:35] If you are ranking in the top 3, your click-through rates from organic search results will be higher. [01:38] People rarely go to page 2 of their search results. [02:03] Go into Google Search Console and look at the keywords for which you are getting impressions. [02:14] Make sure you address the problems people are searching for within your content. [02:41] Change the title of your page. [02:59] Use Ahrefs or Majestic and reach out to people who have linked to pages similar to yours; make the case as to why your page is better and convince them to link to you. [03:30] Internal linking also helps. [03:45] Build links, optimize your content, and optimize your title tags. [04:26] That’s it for today! [04:28] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveaway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/11/20185 minutes, 31 seconds
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Should You Build Rich Anchor Text Links Still? | Ep. #771

In episode #771, Eric and Neil discuss whether you should build links using rich anchor text. Tune in to hear if you should be focusing your energy on anchor text. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Should You Build Rich Anchor Text Links Still? [00:54] If too many links are rich in anchor text and contain a keyword, search engines will know that you’re trying to manipulate them and you won’t rank as high. [01:10] Go to Ahrefs and type in the URLs that are at the top of page 1 for the terms for which you are trying to rank. [01:45] If you are building links naturally, you won’t be able to control the anchor text all the time. [02:25] Once the cup is overflowing, you will be hit with an algorithmic penalty. [02:55] Only focus about 5-10% of your energy on anchor text. [03:33] Links impact rankings, but so does the content on your page. [03:55] If you only focus on rich anchor text, your rankings are unsustainable. [04:30] That’s it for today! [04:33] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/10/20185 minutes, 36 seconds
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What Percent of Your Links Should Point to Your Homepage | Ep. #770

In episode #770, Eric and Neil discuss what percentage of your links should point to your homepage. Tune in to hear if there is a magical percentage that will help your homepage rank higher. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What Percent of Your Links Should Point to Your Homepage [00:40] Eric and Neil don’t know what percentage of their links lead to their homepages. [01:04] It doesn’t always make sense to link something back to your homepage. [01:26] Your homepage won’t convert as well as other pages, so it’s important to use it to discuss your products and services and make pages that are about the specifics of your offerings. [02:03] There’s no magic percentage that works the best. [02:25] Look at your metrics and determine the right percentage for yourself. [03:03] Even if your homepage converts well, you can’t rank your homepage for a bunch of terms. [03:22] Just focus on internal pages. [03:32] If you already have a lot of links to your homepage, pick the main pages that you want to rank higher and link to those. [04:25] Be careful with your anchor text. Make it flow naturally. [04:37] That’s it for today! [04:40] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/9/20185 minutes, 41 seconds
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Which Social Network Is The Best For Video | Ep. #769

In episode #769, Eric and Neil discuss which social network is the best for video. Tune in to hear which network you should be focusing on. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Which Social Network Is The Best For Video [00:45] There are so many social networks. [00:54] Twitch is now one of the main networks along with Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter. [01:25] Eric got more views on LinkedIn than he did on Facebook. [01:40] Neil thinks LinkedIn performs the best for video, because they want it more and promote it harder. [02:02] However, you shouldn’t limit yourself to LinkedIn. [02:20] You have nothing to lose by posting to a site that doesn’t have your ideal demographic. [02:35] The content repurposing framework is a good model for this. [03:17] Even if you are in B2C, there’s nothing wrong with uploading to LinkedIn. [03:31] The CEO of Cheddar is great at uploading tons of video content. [03:50] Just keep uploading anywhere you can! [04:10] YouTube drives long-term traffic, so don’t forget to post there. [04:50] Even if your YouTube numbers are smaller in the short-term, they will grow larger in the long-term. [04:55] That’s all for today! [04:59] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/8/20185 minutes, 59 seconds
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How to Launch Like Apple | Ep. #768

In episode #768, Eric and Neil discuss how you can launch a product like Apple does. Tune in to hear how you can create hype. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Launch Like Apple [00:44] Apple has a PLF: Product Launch Formula. [01:03] Jumpcut likes to take you through three or four videos over a few days. [01:20] The final one pumps you up to buy. [01:42] Apple creates early buzz. [01:50] There are leaks and rumors. [02:00] They always announce at conferences. [02:40] People always know that if they don't’ act fast, the product will sell out and it will take longer to get the product. [03:10] Apple creates scarcity. [03:50] They know how to manufacture a feeding frenzy [04:17] Even though there is no reason to camp out for products anymore, people still do it, because Apple knows how to create hype and manufacture urgency/scarcity. [05:00] Influencers will help you create buzz. [05:13] That's it for today! [05:16] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/7/20186 minutes, 16 seconds
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How GDPR Changed Link Building | Ep. #767

In episode #767, Eric and Neil discuss how the GDPR has changed link building outside the US. Tune in to hear how you must go about link building now that the regulation has made it harder. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How GDPR Changed Link Building [00:37] GDPR = Global Data Protection Regulation. [00:54] There are now a lot of restrictions about what you can do in terms of data collection. [01:15] It has made link-building harder. [01:53] You can’t just email blast people anymore. [02:05] A simple way to build links, is to go to their site and message them through their contact form. [02:45] Be careful how you contact businesses in the UK. [03:10] There are a lot of lawsuits happening right now. [03:20] That’s it for today! [03:23] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/6/20184 minutes, 25 seconds
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How to Hire Full-Time SEOs That Don't Suck | Ep. #766

In episode #766, Eric and Neil discuss how to hire solid SEOs. Tune in to hear how you find great SEOs that don’t suck. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Hire Full-Time SEOs That Don't Suck [00:35] Don’t just believe the resume. [01:00] The real test is to see what changes they would make to your website and if they can implement specific changes. [01:40] Test them out on a temp basis before you hire full-time. [02:05] Good SEOs have “burnt” their own websites. [03:10] The more seasoned you are with running experiments, the better a hire you will be. [03:35] Ask potential hires about their weaknesses and really get into the nitty gritty. [04:05] Make sure they know how to modify basic HTML code. [04:23] You want people who can take action. [04:32] Go to the Marketing School website and find our post about SEO interview questions. [04:40] Check out the potential hire’s website. [04:59] That's all for today! [05:01] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/5/20186 minutes, 3 seconds
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How to Find the Best Young Marketing Talent | Ep. #765

In episode #765, Eric and Neil discuss how to find the best marketing talent. Tune in to hear how you can find young, motivated workers. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Find the Best Young Marketing Talent [00:37] Eric’s interns have always been great. [01:06] Singlegrain often uses Angellist to find the best people. [01:31] It is important to have a hiring process. [01:58] You can find young talent via blogging and social sites, but the best way to find great talent is to have interns. [02:20] Neil’s company looks for interns who really want a career in marketing. [02:30] They train them to grow with the company. [02:52] When you get them young, they aren’t jaded. [03:30] Be a “T-Shaped” marketer. [04:18] If you want people who are “up to speed”, look for people who did internships at other marketing agencies. [04:42] Most agencies won’t hire their interns. [05:08] Pay your interns! [05:18] By paying interns, you set a good precedent. [05:30] That’s it for today! [05:34] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/4/20186 minutes, 33 seconds
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Which Marketers Should You Listen To  | Ep. #764

In episode #764, Eric and Neil Discuss whose advice you should follow. Tune in to hear how you know who to trust. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Which Marketers Should You Listen To [00:45] Take what most people say with a grain of salt, until you've tested out the tactics. [01:05] Until you run tests, you don’t know if a tactic will drive results. [01:40] Podcasts and books are great for ideas. [02:25] If someone gives you a tactic and it works, you can begin to trust his or her advice. [03:03] It’s not about the person, it is about the strategy. [03:24] A Canadian SEO gave Neil a 40% increase in search traffic. However, the other advice wasn’t helpful and didn’t work. [03:55] Neil knew there was a risk in working with this company, because only one piece of advice worked. [04:35] You have to be open-minded when listening to advice. [05:29] That’s it for today!! [05:33] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/3/20186 minutes, 33 seconds
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How to Reduce Your Refund Rates | Ep. #763

In episode #763, Eric and Neil discuss how you can reduce refund rates. Tune in to hear how you can provide better service to avoid refund rates. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic:  How to Reduce Your Refund Rates [00:35] First, understand why people are asking for refunds. [00:58] When someone wants a refund, ask them why. [01:11] Whether that is an email or a survey, the info will be helpful. [01:27] Once you have about 50 answers, you will probably start to see a pattern. [01:45] Jump Cut has an action-based guarantee. They will refund if the customer proves they went through the entire online course they offer. [02:20] Their refund rate dropped to 5%. [02:42] Expand your refund period. The longer it drags out, the fewer refunds you will have. [03:01] Adjust your pricing. [03:25] Offer to drop the price instead of refunding. [03:47] When you do that, customers like and respect you more. [04:10] Offer products and services for a limited or set period of time. [04:59] That’s it for today! [05:03] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/2/20186 minutes, 5 seconds
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Why You Should Only Stick to One Marketing Channel | Ep. #762

In episode #762, Eric and Neil discuss why you should stick to one marketing channel. Tune in to hear why focusing on one channel is so important. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why You Should Only Stick to One Marketing Channel [00:36] When Eric has tried too many channels at once, he has failed. [00:50] Doing too much spreads you too thin and can lead to disastrous results. [01:06] Focus on the thing that is most successful. [01:30] Marketing is not just one channel, it has to encompasses everything. [01:50] Each individual should focus on their strongest skill set. [03:10] Neil is not great at Instagram, so he doesn’t bother with it. [04:00] Look at the most successful marketers. They crush it at social media, but they don’t ignore the other channels available (they just have another team member take care of it). [04:19] That’s it for today! [04:34] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/1/20185 minutes, 35 seconds
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How Many Marketing Funnels Do You Need | Ep. #761

In episode #761, Eric and Neil discuss how many funnels you need. Tune in to hear why more funnels doesn’t always equal greater success. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Many Marketing Funnels Do You Need [00:40] ConvertKit and Drift are useful funnels. [00:55] Using too many gets confusing. [01:11] Neil has one marketing funnel. [01:27] He segments inside the funnel, so by segmenting he can pitch offers based on the path the customer follows. [01:44] Even people who love funnels, tend to pare it down to one main funnel. [02:08] With too many funnels, you can easily lose track of things. [02:44] Once you have one advanced funnel, it’s easier to improve upon it. [03:08] Testing and improving on efunnel is better than having multiple, complicated funnels. [03:40] Base your upsells and downsells from the info gained in the first funnel. [03:55] Make your funnel like a “Choose Your Own Adventure”, so it can be personalized to each visitor. [04:25] It’s important to see how people interact with your brand. [04:44] That’s it for today! [04:48] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/31/20185 minutes, 49 seconds
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Should You Place a Phone Number on Your Website? | Ep. #760

In episode #760, Eric and Neil discuss putting a phone number on your website. Tune in to hear if this is a necessary tactic. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Should You Place a Phone Number on Your Website? [00:38] Eric gets 10-15 calls per day. [00:56] Neil thinks it’s a waste of time to field random calls. [01:15] Use chat services instead. [01:30] Most of the calls are junk. [01:45] Consider segmentation and only reveal your number to US visitors. [03:00] It’s easier to collect a lead and call them. [03:35] You can use Drift or Intercom to help segment your visitors and leads. [03:57] That’s all for today! [03:59] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/30/20185 minutes, 1 second
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Low Hanging Fruit - SEO Tactics That Easy And Effective | Ep. #759

In episode #759, Eric and Neil discuss easy SEO tactics. Tune in to hear some of the easiest things you can do to improve your traffic. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Low Hanging Fruit - SEO Tactics That Easy And Effective [00:40] Make the most of what you have already. [01:25] Upgrade posts and content. [01:45] Remove the dates from URLs. [01:55] Making URLs more generic is beneficial for your Google ranking. [02:33] Shorten URLs to increase your traffic. [02:57] Neil has deleted content before. [03:15] Pruning your content could negatively affect your traffic. [03:57] When pruning, look at what the post is doing for you. If it isn’t performing well, it won’t hurt to delete, but it’s better to fix what’s there. [04:45] Speed up your site. [04:50] GTMetrix will help you see how fast your site is. [05:08] You may find that there are useless tags slowing down your load times. [05:28] The best hack is building a brand. [05:37] This is the most reliable long-term tactic. [06:15] That’s it for today! [06:19] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/29/20187 minutes, 18 seconds
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How to Find Cheap Freelancers That Don't Suck | Ep. #758

In episode #758, Eric and Neil tell you how you can find freelancers that don’t suck. Tune in to hear how your hiring process could be improved. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Find Cheap Freelancers That Don't Suck [00:43] Eric has been using AngelList to find freelancers, while Neil has been using Upwork and Problogger. [01:20] Eric has found great recruiters on Upwork. [02:00] Make sure you choose people who have good reviews, high success ratio, and a lot of completed projects. [02:30] Neil likes to skype with potential freelancers. [03:00] Just talk to people and figure out what they can do for your business. [03:20] Basecamp has written about their hiring process. [03:50] Pay potential employees for a small test project. [04:15] This will give you an idea about the quality of their work. [05:10] Neil would find freelancers and test out 5 at the same time. [05:26] That’s all for today! [05:28] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/28/20186 minutes, 30 seconds
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7 Powerful Marketing Tools You May Not Have Heard Of | Ep. #757

In episode #757, Eric and Neil discuss 7 powerful marketing tools. Tune in to hear about some lesser-known marketing tools. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Powerful Marketing Tools You May Not Have Heard Of [00:35] 1: Supermetrics is top of mind for Eric, because they are putting together reports for an all-hands meeting and it helps to make powerful reports. [01:11] 2: Clickflow is Eric’s tool, but Neil likes it because it allows you to do A/B testing. [01:58] 3: Bonjouro allows you to customize and personalize videos to your customers. [02:30] 4: Profit Well helps you find the lifetime value of your customer. [03:33] 5: LTV Plus has agents that can man your chatbots. [04:23] 6: AimTell creates push notifications that helps bring traffic to your website. [05:00] It also helps send notifications to those who did not purchase anything. [05:22] 7: Answer Force provides an agent to man your phone lines. [05:54] This is helpful if you are in a service business. [06:06] That’s all for today! [06:11] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/27/20187 minutes, 10 seconds
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Is It Better to Charge a Monthly Fee or a One-Time Fee | Ep. #756

In episode #756, Eric and Neil discuss whether it is better to charge a monthly fee or a one-time fee. Tune in to hear which is more lucrative. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Is It Better to Charge a Monthly Fee or a One-Time Fee [00:40] If you have a monthly fee, look at the lifetime value of your customer. [00:45] Think about charging a one-time that is more or equivalent to your LTV and see if that generates more revenue. [01:05] People like the concept of a one-time fee. [01:24] It’s a much more appealing marketing message. [01:33] You have to be testing! [02:37] If your average customer only lasts one year, it’s more beneficial to charge up front. [02:56] Neil tested out up-front payment and a payment plan and found that up-front was the best system for his business. [03:25] If you charge a one-time fee for a lot of stuff, this holds greater appeal. [04:05] It’s all about the lifetime value of your customer: this is the best way to determine your pricing structure. [04:43] If you’re doing a subscription thing, you can use a dashboard that will track your clients and payments. [05:04] Price Intelligently is a great resource. [05:18] If you want to try a monthly fee, consider sticking with an up-front fee, but test it out first. [05:40] That’s all for today! [05:44] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/26/20186 minutes, 45 seconds
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Should You Give Up On Marketing Campaigns That Don't Work Initially | Ep. #755

In episode #755, Eric and Neil discuss whether you should give up on marketing campaigns that don’t work right away. Tune in to hear whether you should stay the course or drop dead weight. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Should You Give Up On Marketing Campaigns That Don't Work Initially [00:40] Singlegrain is trying to do what ClickFunnels has done in terms of bundling software with online courses. [01:00] Eric made an elaborate webinar and found that people really liked it. [01:17] However, no one bought immediately afterwards. [01:35] Eric was so disappointed, but he decided it would take more work to succeed pitching bundles. [02:04] The feedback he received let him know that he was downplaying his teaching skills too much. [02:15] So, sometimes you need to take a step back and re-jigger things and understand that everything takes time. [02:35] Don’t give up. [03:00] Marketing isn’t easy: you’re not going to get the results you want unless you put in a lot of work. [03:10] It could take a year before you start to gain traction. [03:40] Even though Neil gets 1 Million visits a month, he is still hungry for more. [04:02] If you are willing to roll with the punches, you will succeed. [04:15] Don't’ just do the webinar, follow up with emails! [04:30] If a campaign stops working, don’t give up on it. Figure out what needs to be added (upsells, downsells) or updated (your landing page, etc.). [04:50] Never give up on things that work. Always attempt to fix it before giving up. [05:09] That’s all for today! [05:13] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/25/20186 minutes, 18 seconds
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How to Reduce Your Marketing Spend Without Hurting Your Traffic | Ep. #754

In episode 754, Eric and Neil discuss ways to reduce spending. Tune in to hear what you can do to cut spending without affecting your traffic. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Reduce Your Marketing Spend Without Hurting Your Traffic [00:40] It’s the most expensive at the very beginning. [00:53] You’ll find that over time, the methods you use to get traffic will go into automatic maintenance mode. [01:00] If something is in maintenance mode,  you shouldn’t be spending as much money. [01:18] Why spend the same amount of money when it takes a third of the effort to get results? [01:30] If you take your eye off the campaign, numbers get worse. [01:45] Make sure you are always looking at the basics, optimizing, and cutting what doesn’t work. [02:02] You will struggle to find where you can cut. [02:12] Neil recommends looking at credit card statements to understand your expenses and where to cut. [02:30] Cutting small things will have an impact and you will save money. [02:45] Singlegrain was using over 30 tools in the beginning. [02:54] Now, they are down to 15 tools. [03:10] You will waste money on marketing when you are not looking at your bills every month. [03:20] That’s it for today! [03:28] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/24/20184 minutes, 28 seconds
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Best Way to Write a Cold Email | Ep. #753

In episode 753, Eric and Neil discuss the best way to write a cold email. Tune in to hear why you shouldn’t pitch someone right off the bat. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Best Way to Write a Cold Email [00:35] When Eric started emailing people, he would write epic novels. [00:53] It’s important that your emails are concise. No one wants to read a novel! [01:03] Make sure you personalize it in some way. [01:15] For instance, Neil like bottled water, so you could find a way to incorporate that into your pitch. [01:40] Don’t make a sales pitch, pitch a call or a smaller ask. [02:00] Neil has found that when you pitch in your very first email, it is so much harder to close or convert that customer. [02:07] Build a conversation. [02:22] Ask people for their feedback, then maybe get on the phone with them. [02:28] Ask if certain changes would sweeten the pot for the customer. [03:26] Build a relationship before you pitch your customer. [03:52] Most people fail at emailing because they pitch in the very first email. [04:07] Take the Neil Patel template and customize it. [04:20] Taking the extra step to personalize your emails will up your conversions. [04:33] That’s all for today! [04:36] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/23/20185 minutes, 36 seconds
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The Easy Alternative to Content Marketing | Ep. #752

In episode #752, Eric and Neil discuss an easy alternative to content marketing. Tune in to hear how you can get great content for free. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Easy Alternative to Content Marketing [00:38] Have your users create content for you! [00:44] Consulting.com and its proprietor didn’t enjoy content marketing, but he thought it would be a great idea to get users, customers, etc. to created video testimonials for him. [01:34] Consulting.com has thousands of video testimonials that ultimately help drive sales and conversions. [02:10] Kissmetrics asked everyone who was part a competition they were running to write a piece for the blog. [02:28] Because of this, they got 7 blog posts per week for free. [03:05] The content was also high-quality. [03:15] Yelp and Trip Advisor do so well because they have user-generated content. [03:30] Screen the content to make sure it’s quality work. [03:45] Listen Notes pulls people’s reviews and notes about podcasts from the web and curates them. [04:09] That’s all for today! [04:14] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/22/20185 minutes, 15 seconds
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How to Hire Marketing Interns | Ep. #751

In episode #751, Eric and Neil discuss how to properly hire interns. Tune in to hear tips on making the most of internships. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Hire Marketing Interns [00:45] Interns are awesome because they aren’t jaded and are basically blank slates. [00:55] They are often quick learners and you can train them to have a future in your company. [01:35] Eric had an intern that didn’t have a college degree, but he is one of their best employees now. [01:55] You never know where good talent will come from. [02:05] One intern earned his spot at Singlegrain by writing an 800-word blog post about what he would do to improve the site. [02:18] Eric pays his interns. [02:25] AngelList has been a great resource for finding interns. [02:36] Neil goes to colleges directly. [02:48] The schools help with recruiting. [03:10] As your potential interns what they are looking for in a career. [03:25] Don’t make false promises. [03:45] Don’t string interns along with the hopes of getting a full-time job, if that won’t be an option. [04:40] Sometimes, Eric teaches at USC, which gives him a great opportunity to find interns. [05:05] Ask your interns to do an assignment, like a video to show off their skills. [05:40] Make the internship mutually beneficial, so the interns get as much out of their position as you do. [05:58] That’s all for today! [06:02] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/21/20187 minutes, 6 seconds
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How to Get More Traffic From The Google Page Speed Update | Ep. #750

In episode #750, Eric and Neil discuss how you can get more traffic just by making your site load quickly. Tune in to hear how you can speed up your website. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Get More Traffic From The Google Page Speed Update [00:55] Page speed has always been a factor, but now they are rolling out page speed algorithm updates. [01:45] Eric’s site was run through GTMetrix to show him what was slowing it down. [02:21] He then cleaned up the slow parts and tested out the site again. [02:48] He got a substantial bump in visitors once he sped up his site. [03:25] Neil uses Google AMP and MaxCDN to make sure his site loads quickly and is routing through local servers across the globe. [03:45] Neil’s site also uses lazy loading, so things load as you scroll. [04:07] Make sure to compress images and reduce javascripts. [04:30] Bad code will ruin a site. [04:53] Make sure to make the most of what you already have instead of chasing new, shiny objects. [05:34] That’s it for today! [05:38] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/20/20186 minutes, 38 seconds
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Are The Riches Really In The Niches? | Ep. #749

In episode #749, Eric and Neil discuss whether riches are in the niches. Tune in to hear whether you need to focus on a niche market. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Are The Riches Really In The Niches? [00:55] If they are, then why do we do different things? [01:15] In the beginning, you can go after a niche, because it is too expensive to go after a huge category. [01:20] Once you are established, you should expand and get beyond a niche market. [01:22] For example, ConvertKit tried to compete in the email marketing space and it didn’t work out. When they changed course to be a service for bloggers, they started succeeding. Now, they are Seva and have a larger business. [02:00] It is hard to make millions working within a niche. [02:35] If you are going to swing, swing for the fences. [02:54] If you don’t have a lot of cash, go for a niche. If you have the money, go for a huge market from day one. [03:25] Eric interviewed someone who works for Kahuna. [03:44] They focused on one area and then expanded their knowledge in that area. [04:10] In this case, the company wasn’t working before they focused on a niche. [04:41] Sam Evans found that when he “niched down”, he was able to have more success. [05:10] Now, Sam and Consulting.com target anyone who hates their job and has some sort of expertise. Then he teaches these people how to become consultants. [06:05] He has since had members create testimonials for his service. [06:100] That’s it for today! [06:17] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/19/20187 minutes, 17 seconds
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How to Learn the Best Marketing Hacks From the Top 1%  | Ep. #748

In episode #748, Eric and Neil discuss how you could learn the best marketing hacks from the top 1%. Tune in to hear how you can get the best hacks from the best people. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Learn the Best Marketing Hacks From the Top 1% [00:40] When learning marketing, you are not getting the best tactics from the best people. [01:15] Marketers don’t necessarily want to reveal their best, most effective tactics. [01:30] If they share everything that is working, the more people that use that tactic, the less effective it becomes. [02:08] If you network enough, eventually, people will share tactics with you. [02:28] Eric and Neil share tactics all the time. [03:07] You can throw dinner parties, attend conferences, join groups like EO or YPO and you will build relationships. [03:25] You don’t need internet-famous people to get people to attend your events. [03:45] The goal is to build relationships and learn from others in your field. [05:00] Build relationships without expectation and you will earn people’s trust. [05:05] That’s all for today! [05:10] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/18/20186 minutes, 13 seconds
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How Seinfeld Emails Will Grow Your Sales  | Ep. #747

In episode #747, Eric and Neil discuss how Seinfeld emails can increase your sales. Tune in to hear why you should be writing Seinfeld emails. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Seinfeld Emails Will Grow Your Sales [00:45] Ben Settle has a service called “Email Players” and shares a bunch of email marketing tactics. [01:20] Seinfeld Emails are so-called, because the emails don’t talk about the product or anything related to your business (it’s an email about nothing), but then you find a way to tie it in to your product. [02:26] There are so many different email sequences. [03:25] If people just wrote emails for different parts of their sequence, their conversions would go up. [03:40] You need to send out as many emails as you can. [03:50] Sam Evans earns over $20 Million/year doing his consulting course. [04:00] He puts out an email every single day. [04:25] It’s not just using the Seinfeld method, it should be about storytelling. [05:06] That’s all for today! [05:10] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/17/20186 minutes, 9 seconds
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The Best Way To Build Links Without Building Them | Ep. #746

In episode #746, Eric and Neil discuss the best way to build links without actually building them. Tune in to hear the long-term method for link building. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Best Way To Build Links Without Building Them [00:34] Relationships! [00:38] When you get to know more people, they will naturally link to you. [00:52] Neil knows a lot of people in the industry (including Eric). He and Eric have linked to each other without even asking. [01:20] Neil links to Eric not only because he is a friend, but because his content is good and relevant to his business. [01:50] You shouldn’t ask your friends and taint the friendship. [02:04] Noah Kagan did a video about this very subject. [02:25] Build relationships without expecting anything and it will pay dividends in the future. [03:10] Attend conferences, join slack groups, join LinkedIn groups to build relationships. [03:33] Everyone starts at zero and it will pay to build relationships. Say yes to everything at first. [04:05] You can also close business deals by having relationships. There are so many reasons to network, [04:35] Don’t expect immediate results; it may take more than a year. [04:55] That’s it for today! [04:58]  If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/16/20186 minutes, 1 second
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The Land and Expand Content Marketing Strategy | Ep. #745

In episode #745, Eric and Neil discuss the “land and expand” content marketing strategy. Tune in to learn about this method and how to apply it to your site. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Land and Expand Content Marketing Strategy [01:05] Eric and Neil have a domain for this podcast, but they haven't been paying much attention to it. [01:55] Over the last seven days, they have gotten over 1000 visitors. This means they get about 6000 visitors per month. [02:12] They are planning to expand the content to see if it positively affects their traffic. [02:30] If you take all the pages you have and just add more content, you are wasting your time; look at which page gets the most traffic and expand upon it. [03:18] Use AHREFS and see how your keywords are ranking. [03:20] If the keywords drive 500-1000 visits per month, go ahead and expand. Otherwise, ignore that page or those keywords. [03:45] Within 30 days you may see an increase in traffic, but never more than double your current traffic. [04:42] That’s all for today! [04:45] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/15/20185 minutes, 47 seconds
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How to Add Long-Tail Keywords to Your Content  | Ep. #744

In episode #744, Eric and Neil discuss how to add long-tail keywords to your content. Tune in to hear how you can rank for long-tail keywords. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Add Long-Tail Keywords to Your Content [00:33]  If you type in Singlegrain.com or NeilPatel.com and use the Top Pages on the AHREFS or SEMRush sites, you can see how your pages rank and for which keywords. [01:20] Look at all your content that is ranking and go to Google Search Console, where you will see the impression count, keywords, etc. [01:50] Whatever someone is searching for, they are looking for a solution. [02:01] When using keywords, make sure you are offering relevant content regarding said keywords. [03:11] If you have a competitor that ranks above you for a certain keyword, you can take that URL and plug it into AHREFS. Then you can see all the keywords for which they are getting traffic and impressions. [03:35] From there, you can judge whether you re able to adjust your content to include the keywords for which your competitors are ranking higher. [03:55] It costs 6-7x more to acquire a new customer vs. maintaining existing customers. [04:52] That’s all for today! [04:57] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/14/20185 minutes, 57 seconds
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How to Maintain a 30% Open Rate On Your Email List As It Grows | Ep. #743

In episode #743, Eric and Neil discuss how to maintain a 30% open rate for your emails. Tune in to hear how to grow your list and stay out of the spam folder. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Maintain a 30% Open Rate On Your Email List As It Grows [00:45] Typical open rates are between 10-15%. [00:54] Most people would say to clean out your email list, but you won’t get any growth this way. [01:18] Ask your subscribers questions. [01:46] Try to have a conversation with the email recipients. [02:35] If you are launching a course, you should ask for people to share their journeys with content marketing, as well. [03:01] Emailing a questions once per month will help to ensure that you stay at the top of people’s inbox. [03:40] Make sure you don’t end up in the spam box by staying relevant. [03:56] That’s it for today! [04:00] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/13/20185 minutes
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A Simple Way To Come Up With The Most Effective Marketing Ideas | Ep. #742

In episode 742, Eric and Neil discuss simple ways to come up with effective marketing ideas. Tune in to hear some simple hacks. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: A Simple Way To Come Up With The Most Effective Marketing Ideas [00:40] Spy on your competition! [00:55] AdBeat is a way to see all the ads a company is running and how their spend trends are running. [01:30] This also shows you which ads have been used for the longest period of time. [01:43] Go to your competitors’ web sites. [01:45] Track the changes that they make, because it will give you an idea of what is helping them grow. [02:00] If you go multiple times, you will get “cookied” and you will see all their ads and campaigns. [02:36] AHREFS Content Gap is a way to see all the different keywords your competition is ranking for that you are not. [03:09] Take those keywords to UberSuggest and you will get more ideas about how to use them. [03:25] Use BuiltWith to see what tech your competitors are using. This will give you an idea of how to expand. [03:50] If your competitors are using A/B Tests, it means they are sophisticated enough to make changes and boost conversions. [04:20] Facebook has added the “info and ad” section. This allows you to see all the ads one person or company is running. [04:52] Go to niche marketing conferences and pick up new marketing tactics. [05:14] Everyone is friendly and will prove helpful. [05:25] These conferences are a great place to pick up new hacks from reliable sources. [06:04] War Room is a good example of a niche conference. [06:24] That’s all for today! [06:28] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/12/20187 minutes, 32 seconds
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What Should You Do With All of Your Visitors Who Don't Buy  | Ep. #741

In episode #741, Eric and Neil discuss what you should do with visitors who don’t buy. Tune in to hear how you should follow up with people who didn’t convert. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What Should You Do With All of Your Visitors Who Don't Buy [00:34] Survey those customers who do not buy. [00:50] If you have 100 visitors, you will be lucky if 5 people make a purchase. [01:06] Sure, you could look at Google Analytics, but you won’t know why people aren’t converting. [01:30] If you survey your audience, you can learn from mistakes and boost conversions. [02:15] SurveyMonkey and Qualaroo are great tools to use. [02:30] Eric also likes TypeForm. [03:20] Eric likes the question “Were you considering joining the Digital XP Accelerator?” because the answers let him know that the messaging wasn’t aligning with people’s pay-points. [04:06] Follow up with an email or phone call and try to convince those surveyed to buy. [04:20] Even if they don’t buy, this will give you a clearer idea of why they did not. [04:41] That’s all for today! [04:46] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/11/20185 minutes, 55 seconds
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What Should You Do When You're Not Growing | Ep. #740

In episode #740, Eric and Neil discuss what you should do when you aren’t growing. Tune in to hear how you can stimulate growth. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What Should You Do When You're Not Growing [00:45] If Eric is in a rut, he likes to take a break. [01:08] Clearing his head allows him to move forward and come up with better/new ideas. [01:25] When people stop growing, it is because they are relying on old tactics. [01:37] Neil likes to run drastic experiments to test out new ideas. [01:53] Growth is often boosted by unorthodox methods. [02:00] At Crazy Egg, they grew quickly by switching the homepage from a long sales page, to a much shorter, concise page. [02:15] They also tested the “sign in with Google” option, which worked out well. [02:35] After those methods began to hurt them, they switched it up again. [03:15] In general, if growth slows down, do the opposite of what you are currently doing. [03:30] Eric has a friend that does video advertising. [03:55] His secret is that he does the opposite of what people expect or request. [04:15] Think about how you can turn ideas on their heads. [04:55] That’s all for today! [04:58] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/10/20186 minutes, 5 seconds
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The New Way to Do Competitive Analysis | Ep. #739

In episode #739, Eric and Neil discuss news ways to do Competitive Analysis. Tune in to hear about new techniques. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The New Way to Do Competitive Analysis [00:38] Facebook is a great way to do competitive analysis. [00:55] There is a sidebar on Facebook ads that says “info and ads” that will show you all the ads someone is running. [01:11] You can put a pixel on your website, build an audience, and use tools like SimilarWeb to see who you share an audience with. [01:40] Make sure when doing CA, that the audience is similar to yours. [02:32] The idea behind using the new FB ads feature is more transparency. [03:00] Instead of having to come up with ideas from scratch, you can use other’s ads to show your clients what’s out there and build a campaign from there. [03:24] That’s all for today! [03:28] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/9/20184 minutes, 32 seconds
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The Unorthodox Strategy We Use to Come Up WIth Topics For Our Blog | Ep. #738

In today’s episode, Eric and Neil discuss unorthodox strategies for coming up with blog topics. Tune in to hear how you can spin any topic. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Unorthodox Strategy We Use to Come Up WIth Topics For Our Blog [00:45] They don’t have many strategies at Neil’s org, but rather one simple method. [01:10] Neil writes about personal experiences. [01:25] Neil wants people to know they can’t get his content anywhere else. [01:52] When he shares personal stories, he gets 12x more comments. [02:25] Growth Everywhere doesn’t have a headline or title until after the interview. [03:15] At Single Grain, employees are required to come to a meeting with multiple blog ideas. [03:45] A blog should be about what you want to share, but also what people would want to read. [04:10] As a blogger, you can come up with unique stories for any industry. You just have to put your personal spin on things. [04:45] Ben Settle came up with the concept for “Seinfeld Emails”. [05:25] Emails that are about nothing, but somehow tie back into what you’re selling. [05:30] That’s all for today! [05:36] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/8/20186 minutes, 37 seconds
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Is Cheaper Better? | Ep. #737

In episode #737, Eric and Neil discuss whether cheaper is better. Tune in to hear if you are shooting yourself in the foot by charging less. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Is Cheaper Better? [01:00] Some people say you pay what you get for, but sometimes cheaper is better. [01:30] There is a diamond company that makes the stones in a lab. When they sell them for less, no one wants them. When they sell them for the same price as mined diamonds, they sell out. [02:00] The quality is the same, but the diamonds are made in simulated conditions. [02:28] If two advertising companies charge two different rates, most people will pay the higher rate for a smaller company and more focused attention. [03:05] People often question the quality of something if it’s too low of a price. [03:30] There is no exact science to setting a price point, so do your research and run tests. [04:20] That’s it for today! [04:24] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/7/20185 minutes, 28 seconds
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Why Marketers Change Their Minds a Lot | Ep. #736

In episode #736, Eric and Neil discuss why marketers change their minds so often. Tune in to hear why marketers are a fickle bunch. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why Marketers Change Their Minds a Lot [00:45] Eric and Neil originally said they wouldn’t use Outbrain or Taboola. [01:00] Since then, those companies have improved their methods. [01:24] At first, the Facebook ads platform was weak. [01:45] Often, marketers change their minds because circumstances change. [02:05] What worked yesterday, may not work today. [02:20] Market conditions are always in flux. [02:38] Neil always told people not to advertise on Instagram, but he has since changed his tune to some degree. [03:00] It’s not good for cold traffic, but works for further exposure. [03:30] Have a framework whereby you can re-test methods that were previously unsuccessful. [04:10] That’s all for today! [04:13] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/6/20185 minutes, 16 seconds
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How to Do Content Marketing on a Budget | Ep. #735

In episode #735, Eric and Neil discuss how to do content marketing on a budget. Tune in to hear what steps you can take to save some money. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Do Content Marketing on a Budget [00:45] Right now, Eric is cutting his content marketing budget. [01:00] They decided to collaborate or work on getting guest posts. [01:47] KissMetrics grew by reaching out to other content marketers and offering a platform. [02:27] You can get people to write for free if you offer publicity and other opportunities for exposure. [03:15] There are a lot of writers out there writing well-researched long-form content. [03:52] Infogram or Canva are great ways to repurpose content and turn it into infographics. [04:35] The content re-usage framework is a great line of thinking and a great way to save money. [05:32] That’s it for today! [05:36] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/5/20186 minutes, 38 seconds
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How to Build Links (Without Being Sleazy) | Ep. #734

In episode #734, Eric and Neil discuss how to build links the right way. Tune in to hear what makes link-building sleazy. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Build Links (Without Being Sleazy) [01:00] Having a simple widget or tool is a great way to provide a service without being sleazy. [01:25] Neil likes to release free copies of paid tools. [01:56] HubSpot overtook Drift by offering a free service. [02:30] Yelp offers widgets that helps restaurants link-build. [02:45] Email outreach isn’t sleazy, even though people think it is. [03:02] To not be sleazy, you have to offer value. [03:46] Aim to build relationships instead of just reaching out for links. [04:15] Use data to help you find out your best people to reach out to. [04:43] That’s it for today! [04:47] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/4/20185 minutes, 51 seconds
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This One Little Thing Can Screw Up Your Company (So Don't Do It) | Ep. #733

In episode #733, Eric and Neil discuss the one thing that can screw up your company. Tune in to hear what you absolutely should not do. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: This One Little Thing Can Screw Up Your Company (So Don't Do It) [00:35] Don’t rebrand! [00:44] Companies who are successful and make money still feel the need to rebrand. [01:12] ConvertKit is changing their name to Siva, even though they are doing well. [01:34] They wanted to rebrand, because no one knows what “convert kit” means, anyway. [01:57] It makes sense to rebrand if you are changing your product, but otherwise, it doesn’t make sense. [02:35] The Growth Everywhere podcast is rebranding. [03:00] If you don’t have a ton of traction, feel free to rebrand. Don’t consider it if you’re making millions. [03:57] That’s it for today! [04:01] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/3/20185 minutes, 4 seconds
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How to Educate Leads That Aren't Ready to Become Customers | Ep. #732

In episode #732, Eric and Neil explain how to educate leads. Tune in to hear how you can grow your customer base through education. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Educate Leads That Aren't Ready to Become Customers [00:45] There is a time to be aggressive and a time to go easy. [01:20] In everything they do, Eric and Neil try to educate people who aren’t ready to buy. [01:46] You put in all this work during year one, by year three you start to see results. [02:08] It takes time to manifest results. [02:20] Neil looks for what makes his ideal customer. [02:40] He will create content that helps companies grow, because they can become customers once they have achieved greater success. [03:40] The rule of seven is key. Make sure your name keeps getting out there. [04:13] Make sure you are surveying customers to make sure you know what they are looking for. [04:40] Always drop the name of your company and contact info in everything you do. [05:05] TOFU, MOFU, and BOFU are important concepts. [05:30] Use lead scoring, as it will tell you whether someone is top of funnel. [05:43] That’s it for today! [05:47] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/2/20186 minutes, 49 seconds
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How to Generate High Quality Traffic on a Budget | Ep. #731

In episode #731, Eric and Neil discuss how you can generate traffic on a budget. Tune in to hear what makes traffic “high quality” and how you can generate it. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Generate High Quality Traffic on a Budget [00:50] How do you define high quality traffic when starting off? [01:10] Look at how well the traffic converts in terms of collecting email sign-ups. [01:31] When you have traffic that converts, you know it’s the right traffic. [02:45] Outreach through guest posting is a great budget-friendly way to grow. [03:14] ConvertKit is an email marketing solution. [04:05] Use this tool to reach out to potential partners. [04:22] Go to people who have your ideal traffic and partner up, cross-promote, bundle. [05:30] Do tons of business development and partnerships. [05:47] When you’re starting out, say yes to most deals. [06:05] That’s all for today! [06:08]  If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/1/20187 minutes, 8 seconds
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Why Google Analytics is Useless Without This...  | Ep. #730

In episode #730, Eric and Neil discuss why Google Analytics is useless without this one thing. Tune in to hear what you might be missing. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why Google Analytics is Useless Without This... [00:42] Eric doesn’t always buy a product or service when he visits websites. [01:05] Google Analytics will never tell you why someone left your site without buying. [01:15] GA provides quantitative data. [01:20] Qualitative data is more elusive. [02:07] Go to your lowest hanging fruit first. [02:50] Affiliate marketers struggle because they operate in a vacuum. [03:08] Qualaroo, SurveyMonkey, Google Surveys are great ways to get qualitative data. [03:38] 30 or more responses will serve as enough data to be actionable. [04:15] User Testing and Usability Hub are great tools. [04:37] Make sure the person testing is your ideal customer, otherwise, the data won’t matter. [05:16] That’s it for today! [05:22] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/31/20186 minutes, 26 seconds
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7 Questions You Ought to Ask Your Audience | Ep. #729

In episode #729, Eric and Neil discuss 7 questions you ought to ask your audience. Tune in to hear what types of questions you should be asking. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Questions You Ought to Ask Your Audience [00:50] #1: Tell us all of the topics you are interested in regarding Marketing. [01:30] If you are covering food topics, ask your audience what their diet is based on. [01:45] You want to see who your audience is and how they skew (vegan, meat eaters, etc.). [02:07] #2: What else would you like to see on this page? [02:20] This will help you to understand what your page is lacking from the customer’s POV. [02:36] Under 30 responses is not enough data to make an effective change. [03:10] #3: What are you goals in the next year? [03:18] Use Surveymonkey for long form answers of this nature. Make a word cloud out of your responses. [03:58] #4: What did you think about X? (The product or service they purchased). [04:20] This will help you determine if things are working or if you need to improve. [04:51] #5: Why didn’t you buy? [05:00] There will be a huge contingent of people who didn’t purchase your product or service. This is an opportunity to find out why. [05:47] #6: Ask a question that determines the “pay point” of your audience. [07:14] By asking questions related to a problem, it will help you collect more leads and actionable information. [07:45] #7: Use a tool like TypeForm and send them down a question funnel. [08:07] That’s all for today! [08:10] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/30/20189 minutes, 13 seconds
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Why You Should and Shouldn't Spend Money on Marketing Courses | Ep. #728

In episode #728, Eric and Neil discuss the pros and cons of taking online marketing courses. Tune in to hear both sides of this argument. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why You Should and Shouldn't Spend Money on Marketing Courses [00:45] If you end up paying for something, you’re more likely to take action. [00:52] People can find what a course is selling for free elsewhere. [01:20] If you pay for it, there is still a chance you won’t take action. [02:00] It depends on your personality type when it comes to taking action. [02:20] Eric sees people offering online courses as taking advantage of others. [02:33] They may not actually be experts and credibility isn’t required to teach online courses. [02:51] Eric feels it is preying on people’s insecurities. [03:26] Look into the person selling the course; check credentials. [04:15] Some courses are being taught by people who just teach courses and don’t have actionable information. [05:12] That’s all for today! [05:15] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/29/20186 minutes, 20 seconds
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How to Rank For Thousands of Keywords Fast  | Ep. #727

In episode #727, Eric and Neil discuss how you can rank for thousands of keywords. Tune in to learn how you can earn a high ranking overnight. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Rank For Thousands of Keywords Fast [00:44] Neil’s strategy to ranking for thousands of keywords, is to write a blog post that is only a few thousand words. [00:52] A shorter blog posts allows you to test the waters and see if it is ranking and getting social shares. [01:10] See what search queries are leading people to your article. [01:23] Tailor your articles to those search queries; when people have a problem, offer a solution. [02:05] Look for relevant keywords that aren’t on your page and add them in. [02:36] Adjust your content to benefit the user. [02:40] If the user doesn’t like your article, because you are just stuffing in keywords, your user metrics scores will tank. [02:50] Backlinko is good at doing all of this. [03:08] There is on epic post about this on Backlinko. [03:25] If the majority of your traffic is from mobile devices, having one long page is difficult. [03:54] Make sure to know your audience and how they access content before creating anything. [04:09] Whatever content you have that is ranking, look at your competition and see how they are ranking for similar articles and keywords. [04:30] Use AHREFS to check all this information. [04:50] Using the AHREFS Content Gap Tool will help you compare yourself to competitors. [05:21] That’s it for today! [05:25] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/28/20186 minutes, 28 seconds
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How to Grow Your Marketing Through Partnerships | Ep. #726

In episode #726, Eric and Neill discuss ways to grow your marketing through partnerships. Tune in to hear what makes a great partnership. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Grow Your Marketing Through Partnerships [00:40] Partnerships can be collaborating with SEO software and doing joint webinars or doing an affiliate partnership. [01:06] Neil thinks a partnership means a win-win, where everyone benefits from the collaboration. [01:33] When doing collabs, if what you are promoting for the partner doesn’t meet your audience’s needs or interests, nothing will come of this joint venture. [02:01] Neil has over 100,000 YouTube subscribers. If someone who wanted to partner with him only had 2000, he would decline. [02:22] If you have a small amount of followers, you need to up the ante to make it worth your partner’s while (payment, etc.). [03:00] However, most partnerships will not be equal. [03:15] Figure out what you can leverage and how the partnership would be beneficial. [03:40] Joint webinars are a great way to partner up with other companies and people. [04:15] Virtual conferences have hit Neil up for email blasts, but he didn’t do it, because the numbers didn’t move him. [05:00] Neil and Eric both do partnerships. [05:34] When Eric was at Treehouse, to get started, they made a partnerships page. [05:50] Neil thinks when you’re starting out, bundling is a great way to create a mutually beneficial partnership. [06:18] Use AppSumo, which is a place that runs promotions or offers. [06:38] Be careful with AppSumo, though: they take a percentage from what you make. [07:06] That’s all for today! [07:08]  If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/27/20188 minutes, 16 seconds
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7 Simple Hacks to Generate More Upsells | Ep. #725

In episode #725, Eric and Neil discuss how you can generate more upsells. Tune in to hear 7 great hacks! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Simple Hacks to Generate More Upsells [00:33] #1: If someone is buying from you, add an upsell immediately after their purchase (on a thank you page). [00:52] #2: Upsells won’t work unless you’re offering speed and automation. [01:27] #3: Make sure you have urgency built into your upsell. [01:44] #4: Check out bumps. [01:54] When checking out on ClickFunnels, they always have an offer on the check-out page, where you can tick a box and buy something cool for a good rate. [02:22] #5: Downsell. [02:34] #6: Use Google Correlate. [02:45] This will help you to see what people are buying/searching for right after they buy your product. [03:20] #7: Make sure your upsell is relevant. [03:35] If you sell an SEO course, then a design course, it might not make sense. [03:50] That’s it for today! [03:55] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/26/20185 minutes
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The 11 Billion Dollar Marketing Channel You Aren't Leveraging (But Should)  | Ep. #724

In episode #724, Eric and Neil discuss the channel you aren’t leveraging. Tune in to hear what new channel you need to try. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The 11 Billion Dollar Marketing Channel You Aren't Leveraging (But Should) [00:35] You aren’t leveraging the App Store! [00:38] Apple reported they have generated over $11 Billion in revenue from the App Store. [00:46] The Google App Store adds in even more revenue. [01:00] However, so few people are creating apps for their sites or products. [01:18] If you’re not on there, you are losing out! [01:35] It’s not a competitive space. [01:50] If you want more traffic, look for channels that are still growing. [02:10] A mutual friend of Eric and Neil’s used WP to build an app. [02:21] WP is how Marketing School and Growth Everywhere have apps. [02:40] Google Momentum is a great productivity add-on. [02:55] They just figured out how to start monetizing it. [03:30] Eric and Neil will try to leverage new channels all the time. If they don’t work, it’s not a big loss. [03:58] Look for tools like Buildfire, which will help you easily create and leverage an app in about an hour. [04:13] That’s it for today! [04:17] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/25/20185 minutes, 21 seconds
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7 Marketing Lessons We Learned From Running Software Companies | Ep. #723

In episode #723, Eric and Neil count out the 7 lessons they learned from running software companies. Tune in to hear what lessons apply to your business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Marketing Lessons We Learned From Running Software Companies [00:43] A lot of the lessons Eric and Neil learned, could work for ecommerce and other internet-based businesses. [01:05] #1: It’s not all about the conversion plan. Optimize for lifetime value. [01:25] People typically pay for software on a month-to-month or annual basis and people often have to renew plans; this is a consistent revenue stream. [02:17] #2: It’s all about on-boarding. [02:40] First impressions matter and that applies to software, as well. [02:53] #3: You end up losing about 5% of your revenue because user’s credit card numbers expire. [03:08] To fix this, companies like GoDaddy sign up for a service called Visa and Mastercard Updater; Visa and Mastercard will automatically update user’s credit card details for a small fee. [03:50] #4: Use the “Jobs to be done” framework. [04:40] Set aside time for customer development. [04:48] #5: You only have one shot with customers. If someone uses your product and doesn’t like it, they will never come back. [05:07] First opinions tend to stick in the software world. [05:42] BuzzSumo and AHREFS did well because they created exceptional products. [06:30] #6: Get your pricing right! [07:03] Everyone is going upmarket. Charge for the value you think you are delivering. [07:23] #7: Pay attention to market trends and conditions. [07:30] KissMetrics was getting trounced by a competitor and didn’t adapt quickly enough. [08:01] That’s it for today! [08:03] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/24/20189 minutes, 10 seconds
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What You Ought to Do When a Social Network Stops Driving You Traffic | Ep. #722

In episode #722, Eric and Neil discuss what you should do when a social network stops driving traffic to your site. Tune in to hear what your options are. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What You Ought to Do When a Social Network Stops Driving You Traffic [00:40] Neil has close to a million Facebook followers. When he had a few hundred thousand, he spent $400,000 on Facebook ads to gain a “shitload” of new followers. [01:10] Neil thinks of Facebook like a well. You want to have your own well, so you can keep getting water without spending money. [01:40] Neil’s strategy worked for a very long time, then Facebook changed their algorithm. [02:55] Twitter was better in the past, but overall the user growth hasn’t been great lately. [03:16] If you are able to build your own email list, you control that at the end of the day. [03:40] The cool part about Google is that they have learned not to penalize links, they just don’t count bad ones. [04:15] The possibilities are endless and you should leverage more than just one channel. [04:44] Eric went from 4000 Twitter followers to 10,000, but traffic coming to his site has gone down. [05:07] Just because you are on these channels and your follower count is growing, doesn’t mean that you are going to do well. [05:20] Look for the social network or channel this is starving for your content. [05:49] That’s it for today! [05:58] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. [06:33] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveaway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/23/20187 minutes, 29 seconds
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7 Dead Simple SEO Tactics That Still Work Today | Ep. #721

In episode #721, Eric and Neil count out 7 simple SEO tactics. Tune in to hear what you should be doing on your site. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Dead Simple SEO Tactics That Still Work Today [00:33] #1: Upgrade your content. [00:40] Look at Wikipedia and Trip Advisor: there is constantly updated user content. [01:01] #2: Google Correlate. [01:04] It’s a great tool for keyword research. [02:06] #3: The Skyscraper Technique. [02:15] Go out and look for top five posts about a certain keyword. [02:30] Make content that improves upon the original resource. [02:41] #4: Infographics. [02:50] KissMetrics was popular because of their use of this visual content. [03:07] Go to BuzzSumo and look at the popular articles in your field and create infographics about the material. [03:43] #5: Use Google Search Console. [03:50] Look at top pages and top keywords that are ranking. [04:00] Add any keywords you don’t have. [04:08] #6: Use Google Search Console to search for top keywords. Integrate the most popular keywords. [04:50] #7: Go out and look at what content you can delete. [05:25] You can drive traffic this way or possible even lose traffic. [05:40] Neil thinks you should keep old content and just add updated versions. [05:46] That’s it for today! [05:49] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveaway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/22/20186 minutes, 50 seconds
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You're Spending Too Much Money! | Ep. #720

In episode #720, Eric and Neil discuss why marketers overspend. Tune in to hear why you are spending too much money. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: You're Spending Too Much Money! [00:40] In marketing, everyone is about spending money. [01:15] When people hit Eric up, they are looking for advertising and SEO, but rarely conversion rate optimization. [01:40] SEO and content marketing are the best or most popular services. [01:57] If you're spending all this money on marketing, why wouldn’t you hire someone to reduce your expense by cutting the fat? [02:12] Hire someone full-time to just do conversion rate optimization. [03:00] Consider ways your office space can produce revenue. [03:22] AWS did $12 Billion in revenue. [03:35] Take the expense you have and figure out creative ways to make them profit-generating machines. [03:50] Example: your office could be an event space. [04:10] Optimize to get more out of your resources. [04:20] Be more creative with how you spend your money, [04:50] Eric and Neil love marketing so much because there is so much room for creativity. [05:25] That’s it for today! [05:28] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveaway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/21/20186 minutes, 29 seconds
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Do Midroll Ads Really Work? | Ep. #719

In episode #719, Eric and Neil discuss the efficacy of midrolls. Tune in to hear whether you should drop the midrolls or keep them. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Do Midroll Ads Really Work? [00:40] In podcasts, there are always ads in the middle of the show. [00:50] Most podcasters use this format, where they run ads in the beginning, middle, and the end. [01:35] Eric was looking at their Apple Podcast retention rates. [01:50] Because Growth Everywhere has a midroll, he checked the retention rates. [02:09] He lost 50% of people at the midroll, but it increased after the ad. [02:30] So, keep your midrolls, because people will just skip them, but will continue to listen and stay engaged. [03:20] Perhaps create a customized landing page to increase ROI. [03:50] Andrew Warner integrates his ads into the podcast episode, which increases sign-ups. [04:22] If you auto-insert ads, people will skip them. If you pay people for custom plugs, that will generate more revenue. [05:12] What Warner does is “native advertising”. [05:30] This way makes it less predictable. [05:50] That’s it for today! [05:56] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveaway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/20/20186 minutes, 58 seconds
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The Number 1 Reason People Don't Buy From Your Site | Ep. #718

In episode #718, Eric and Neil discuss the reason people don’t buy from your site. Tune in to hear what could be blocking your conversions. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Number 1 Reason People Don't Buy From Your Site [00:52] 95-99% of visitors will not convert and this happens because your website is pitching too much and you are not answering objections. [01:23] If you don’t answer people’s objections, you are not going to increase your conversion rate. [01:36] Google Russell Brunson/Grant Cardone 10X speech. [01:45] As they pitch, they talk through objections. [02:32] This pitch created a buying frenzy. [02:48] Pamphlets were also put under people’s seats. [02:57] At Crazy Egg, they ended up hiring a company called Conversion Rate Experts. [03:06] They had an amazing consultant, John Jack. [03:22] John suggested they answer objections on their site; they followed his advice and conversion rates went up. [03:35] If you are not sure how to answer objections, survey your customers. [03:52] Look for the most common responses. [04:10] Crazy Egg has objection handling on their pricing page, checkout page, etc. [04:40] That’s it for today! [04:42] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveaway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/19/20185 minutes, 43 seconds
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How Much Should You Spend on Marketing Software Per Month | Ep. #717

In episode #717, Eric and Neil discuss how much you should spend on marketing software. Tune in to hear why you might be over-spending. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Much Should You Spend on Marketing Software Per Month [00:40] Eric probably spends $2000/month, while Neil spends $500/month and still thinks that’s too much. [01:10] Everyone pays for more and more software solutions. [01:33] Neil was speaking at a conference and his coworker suggested they get Google Analytics 360; Neil balked because it would cost $100,000. [01:51] Most people who pay for software solutions don’t take action with the data. [02:00] If you want to buy something, make sure you need it and will use it. [02:35] Eric uses a ton of software. [03:00] Marketing software has a lot of the same features. [03:15] So many enterprises are using marketing tools. [03:30] It is so easy to get software/marketing ADD. [03:53] Pare down your costs every quarter. [04:14] Neil tracks his daily expenses. [04:30] A lot of the free tools offer solutions that are just as helpful. [04:57] That’s it for today! [05:02] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveaway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/18/20186 minutes, 3 seconds
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Why You Shouldn't Copy Billion Dollar Companies | Ep. #716

In episode #716, Eric and Neil discuss why you shouldn’t copy the strategies of billion dollar companies. Tune in to hear why corporations don’t have all the answers. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why You Shouldn't Copy Billion Dollar Companies [00:42] A lot of the things big companies do, don’t make sense. [00:55] Companies like Slack have the high valuation. [01:13] They ran a commercial, but the commercial didn’t completely explain what Slack actually is. [01:50] If you are in marketing, you have to have good messaging and a good story. [02:15] Your product is not a consumer-based product and is probably more complex. [02:45] Eric watches The Man in the High Castle and he recommends it. [03:00] However, the recent marketing campaign for this show involved covering the inside of subway cars with full Swastikas. It was a confusing ad campaign. [03:30] If you don’t know the show, this campaign was probably jarring. [03:50] You have to be smart with your branding and think of long-term repercussions. [04:43] You want to answer objections. [05:00] That’s all for today! [05:02] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveaway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/17/20186 minutes, 4 seconds
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Why You Should Repeat Your Message Over and Over Again | Ep. #715

In episode #715, Eric and Neil discuss repetition in marketing. Tune in to hear why it’s important to repeat yourself! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why You Should Repeat Your Message Over and Over Again [00:48] They repeat messages over and over, because people won’t absorb your message the first time they read it. [01:07] Tony Robbins uses the same technique. [01:45] If you keep putting your message out there, people are more likely to convert, and you will become the authority in your field. [02:25] Eric and Neil talk about marketing and SEO so often, that they often come up in marketing and SEO conversations. [02:45] They know how to stay top-of-mind. [02:51] Check out the book Top of Mind. [04:01] When repeating, you must do it across multiple channels. [04:35] Think about creative ways you can repeat your message. [05:25] Even though Neil has written blog posts about other topics, he often posts about the same thing, to make sure his point gets across. However, you can repeat yourself via a citation. [06:29] That’s all for today! [06:33] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveaway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/16/20187 minutes, 32 seconds
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A Response: Neil's Response to Critics On His New SEO Strategy | Ep. #714

In episode #714, Eric and Neil discuss the response to Neil’s SEO strategy. Tune in to hear why people think Neil’s strategy will fail. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: A Response: Neil's Response to Critics On His New SEO Strategy [00:55] Neil had a concept where most of the marketing tools out there have tons of features that no one uses. [01:25] He figured he could build more usable versions and give them away for free. [01:40] Eric subscribed to a marketing podcast and the Marketing Director for AHREFS was on the show. [01:52] He and the two hosts ended up critiquing Neil’s strategy. [02:29] Most people don’t do anything with the “history”. [02:58] Neil believes his strategy is obvious. [03:25] Neil is unaware of the public response to his actions. [03:50] People think Neil is underestimating server costs and other expenses. [04:02] Critics also believe he is building up towards a paid tool. [04:20] Neil has no such plans. [04:54] The first version of Neil’s free tools will not have any link data. [05:55] Neil wants to add BuzzSumo-like reporting. [06:25] There are already basic capabilities in his free tools. [06:47] If no login is required for the tools, will someone create scrapers and destroy Neil’s server costs? [07:10] Neil thinks it is possible, but that it wouldn’t hurt him. [07:31] That is all for today! [07:59] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveaway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/15/20189 minutes, 3 seconds
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How to Run and Manage Your Marketing Experiments  | Ep. #713

In episode #713, Eric and Neil discuss how and why you need to manage your experiments. Tune in to hear how you can manage marketing experiments successfully. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Run and Manage Your Marketing Experiments [00:35] Neil likes to use Trello to manage his marketing experiments. [00:45] Everyone puts their ideas on the board and then they pick the best ones. [01:00] Don’t spend six months on something that doesn’t work. Start with smaller experiments. [01:22] Eric uses Asana Premium to organize his experiments. [01:58] GrowthHackers Northstar is a great tool, but Neil thinks they won’t be around much longer. [02:25] Make sure you’re spending time and energy on things you can get done quickly. [02:50] Everyone had a different perspective, which is why it’s great to get input and ideas from everyone on your team. [03:31] Only 1 in 12 experiments actually succeeds. [03:48] Neil thinks that stat means that whoever is running your experiments sucks. [04:05] Don’t forget to do qualitative studies. [05:15] If you’ve been running experiments for a long time, this is when you need to do something more drastic and crazy to move the needle. [05:45] Northstar uses the ICE Framework. [06:07] Eric recommends that you read Managing Oneself by Peter Drucker, a management guru. [06:45] You should have a feedback analysis tool to see who on your team is killing it. [07:05] If you’re not being scientific about your experimentation process, you are going to fly off the rails. [07:30] Don’t operate solely off your “gut feeling”; use qualitative and quantitative data to come to your conclusions. [07:44] That’s it for today! [07:47] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveaway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/14/20188 minutes, 49 seconds
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Good Marketers Copy, Great Marketers Steal | Ep. #712

In episode #712, Eric and Neil discuss why great marketers steal. Tune in to hear why you should be jacking tactics from other marketers. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Good Marketers Copy, Great Marketers Steal [00:45] Growing up, Eric played a game called “EverQuest”. [00:48] He had no strategy and saw a German player using a specific strategy and used that strategy to win a tournament. [01:17] In marketing, there is nothing wrong with stealing (except when it’s plagiarism). [01:33] Copying successful tactics is a good idea. [02:35] GrowthHackers is a great resource, as is Sparktoro. [02:54] Eric and Neil both use the traction framework, which means they run a lot of experiments. [03:40] Figure out what other successful marketers are doing and use their tactics to your benefit, [04:00] It’s not about being the first, it’s about being better. [04:15] Facebook steals a lot of stuff from their competitors. [04:45] Look at what you can convert and use for your own purposes. [05:00] That’s all for today! [05:03] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveaway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/13/20186 minutes, 3 seconds
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The Most Exceptional Marketing Campaign in 2018 | Ep. #711

In episode #711, Eric and Neil discuss exceptional marketing campaigns. Tune in to find out who are the best marketers in the game. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Most Exceptional Marketing Campaign in 2018 [00:48] Neil loves Billy Gene’s videos. [01:22] Neil thought his “Wolf of Wall Street” themed video was so effective. [01:50] Eric prefers Grant Cardone. [02:25] Eric once watched an hour and a half interview with Grant and he liked it because he was emotional and honest. [03:43] Tai Lopez also does a good job of leveraging lifestyle marketing. [04:05] Grant Cardone has multiple shows. [04:15] He is a great example of consistency and quality. [04:35] Billy Gene and Grant Cardone are neck and neck when it comes to leveraging lifestyle marketing. [05:00] Look at their techniques and see what you can learn from them. [06:22] Look at their campaigns and see if you can borrow strategies and apply them to your business in a way that works for your brand. [06:40] If someone’s marketing tactics rub you the wrong way, don’t dismiss them; see what you can learn. [07:21] That’s all for today! [07:26] If you are interested in getting a software bundle from Eric and Neil, tweet at Eric and let them know! [07:45] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/12/20188 minutes, 46 seconds
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How Clickfunnels Built Their Way To $100M ARR | Ep. #710

In episode #710, Eric and Neil discuss how Clickfunnels earned their success. Tune in to hear how Clickfunnels beat the competition. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Clickfunnels Built Their Way To $100M ARR [00:40] Clickfunnels is a SAS Product that is a monthly subscription service. [01:00] They claim you can use their product to do everything you need to build a site and promote it. [01:15] Leadpages and Infusionsoft are their direct competitors, who they have since surpassed. [01:45] They reached $100 Million ARR without raising capital. [02:10] Once you set up a funnel, it continues to work. [02:30] They not only sell the product, but also training to make sure you use it correctly. [03:20] If you Google Grant Cardone/Russell Brunson 10X, they sold a huge bundle that made them a lot of money. [04:30] Clickfunnels does a ton of webinars. [04:50] They also use affiliate marketing to grow their business. [05:25] They stand out from the pack because they are very generous with their commissions. [07:06] Russell Brunson is a creative marketer. [07:30] Clickfunnels doesn’t have salespeople or a marketing team and they still beat their competitors. [08:44] That’s all for today! [08:55] Tweet at Eric if you are interested in a software bundling offer. [09:10] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/11/201810 minutes, 10 seconds
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The One Marketing Channel You Aren't Investing in But Should | Ep. #709

In episode #709, Eric and Neil discuss the one marketing channel you are probably neglecting. Tune in to hear what important channel you haven’t leverage yet. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The One Marketing Channel You Aren't Investing in But Should [00:42] Branding is the one thing in which most business do not invest. [01:05] Big corporations are smart enough to spend big bucks on branding. [01:25] Think about all the things at the airport that are branded (the bins at security, the walls of your gate). [02:12] Most of the money comes from awareness campaigns. [02:35] The rule of seven applies here. [02:45] Awareness campaigns can help your company more than you think. [03:33] Neil believes in branding. [03:50] Neil doesn’t track all his branding campaigns; he believes it works. [04:15] There is a great Hubspot post about tracking your branding ROI. [04:40] Eric feels he is better at the less flashy aspects of marketing, which is why he does branding. [05:55] Nintendo has been around for 130 years. [06:16] Nintendo stood the test of time, because they have always had consistent branding. [06:57] That’s it for today! [07:01] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/10/20188 minutes, 2 seconds
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Bundling: The Marketing Hack That You Aren't Using | Ep. #708

In episode #708, Eric and Neil discuss a marketing hack you aren’t using. Tune in to hear why bundling can drive up your revenue. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Bundling: The Marketing Hack That You Aren't Using [00:36] Alex Becker teaches a course and has marketing automation software. [00:59] He uses the webinar to sell his software and other courses. [01:18] Eric used to partner with software and education companies and they would bundle software and offer giveaways. [01:40] This makes people feel like they are getting a lot of value. [02:15] HighRise and Basecamp offered bundling and the revenue went up for both companies. [03:00] Work out a bundling deal with someone in your industry. It’s a great idea to drive revenue. [03:33] GoDaddy has so many products that they offer as a bundle with web hosting. [04:25] If you have to offer upsells on top of bundling, you’re doing it wrong. [05:15] You need to comply with GDPR laws if you are bundling, especially if you are working with other companies. [05:40] That’s it for today! [05:44] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/9/20186 minutes, 44 seconds
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This is Why Your Blog Isn't Loved by Google | Ep. #707

In episode #707, Eric and Neil discuss why your blog isn’t loved by Google. Tune in to hear the one big mistake most people make. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: This is Why Your Blog Isn't Loved by Google [00:35] People like using web addresses that stick to the format “blog.domain.com” [01:08] Eric and Neil believe this is a mistake. [01:25] When Eric’s past companies switched from a sub-domain to a sub-folder, traffic increased. [02:30] If you’re going to switch, you have to change all of your internal links plus 301 them. [03:00] A lot of work is involved in switching over. Use Screaming Frog to make sure you changed everything over correctly. [03:45] You have to make sure you have an excel sheet your engineers can follow. [04:50] Go post by post when moving everything. [05:00] This is also an opportunity to update and delete content. [05:15] Make sure all your info is up to date. [05:22] That’s it for today! [05:27] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/8/20186 minutes, 28 seconds
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You Need to Switch Email Service Providers | Ep. #706

In episode #706, Eric and Neil discuss why you should switch email service providers. Tune in to hear why you shouldn’t remain complacent. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: You Need to Switch Email Service Providers [00:38] Neil ended up switching because deliverability sucks after a while. [00:50] Neil has been having good luck with ConvertKit. [01:15] They make sure that the emails only go to people who consistently open Neil’s emails. [02:15] Deliverability dops because people either don’t clean their lists or because of spammers. [02:31] Neil doesn’t have his own IP, ConvertKit allows him to be on other IP’s. [02:43] Eric uses Drip. [02:50] Drip is more focused on ecommerce as opposed to ConvertKit who focuses on bloggers and online training courses. [03:15] Neil doesn’t believe it matters who the company targets; emails are emails no matter what you do. [04:00] ConvertKit does a lot of the work, so Neil doesn’t have to even think about it. [04:27] Eric may have been converted to ConvertKit because of Neil. [04:43] That’s it for today! [04:46] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/7/20185 minutes, 47 seconds
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Why Eric Loves Conferences and Why Neil Hates Them  | Ep. #705

In episode #705, Eric and Neil discuss their feelings about conferences. Tune in to hear why Eric loves them and Neil thinks they are a waste of time. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why Eric Loves Conferences and Why Neil Hates Them [00:45] Eric likes that he can connect with distant acquaintances and friends. [01:05] It gives you the chance to deepen connections. [01:30] Neil hates them, because he sees the dinners as a distraction. [01:50] He believes you can pick up more information watching YouTube videos, which is less expensive than a conference. [02:12] Neil thinks people don’t implement the things they learn at conferences. [02:50] He doesn’t see a direct correlation between attending conferences and increased revenue. [02:58] Most marketers also go to the wrong kind of conferences. [03:15] Eric agrees you need to be more selective about which conferences you attend. [04:05] If you don’t expand your horizons, you will keep getting the same info from the same people. [04:49] If you are at the beginning of your career, there is probably more value to conferences. [05:05] Networking through Skype, Slack, or Telegram is also effective. [05:30] Neil has been turning down paid speaking gigs, because he doesn’t see the value in conferences. [06:01] Go to free networking events or even thrown your own. [06:20] Try to make a list of the people you want to meet, so you have some focus. [06:44] That’s it for today! [06:46] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/6/20187 minutes, 45 seconds
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Why We Suck at Instagram (and You Should To)  | Ep. #704

In episode #704, Eric and Neil discuss why they don’t worry about sucking at Instagram. Tune in to hear why it’s ok to suck at Instagram marketing. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why We Suck at Instagram (and You Should To) [00:45] Neil only has one image uploaded at this point. [01:05] The cool part about  Instagram is that it gives you a window into other people’s lives. [01:30] If it’s a viable way to get business, why don’t Eric and Neil use it? [01:40] They want to play to their strengths and there also isn’t enough time in the day to focus on Instagram. [02:10] The two biggest spends/revenue producers are Adwords and Facebook. [02:40] Nail the basics first, then expand. [03:05] Grant Cardone has an insane studio set-up, because he has a whole team. [03:35] When you’re starting out, you aren’t yet mastering anything. [03:47] Focus on a few basics, before trying your hand at Instagram. [04:25] When you are good at video and pictures, then you can worry about Instagram. [05:11] You need 10,000 followers to do well on Instagram and it’s hard to reach that level. [05:52] A lot of people have fake bot followers, which affects the account’s reach. [06:09] That’s it for today! [06:13] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/5/20187 minutes, 13 seconds
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The SEO Hack You've Never Optimized For  | Ep. #703

In episode #703, Eric and Neil discuss ways to optimize your website. Tune in to hear how you can increase conversions with simple SEO tricks. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The SEO Hack You've Never Optimized For [00:40]  No one is focusing on site speed, which is important. Hosting deeply affects your rankings. [00:55] Google has a mobile-first index, which means fast sites will get ranked higher. [01:22] You also need to use a content delivery network. [01:48] There is a Google Page Speed tool or GT Metrix which will help you measure speed. [02:30] Eric’s website was too slow for 3G. They used GTMetrix to discover all their tags were slowing them down. [02:56] Ping Them is another great resource. [03:10] Don’t take servers for granted. [03:30] Optimize for faster load times, which will help with your conversions. [03:51] WP Engine has been a great resource for this. [04:33] However, WP Engine has been charging exorbitant rates. [05:20] Content Distribution Networks distribute your content through servers all throughout the world (it pings your content to closer networks). [06:01] Cloudflare is another option besides WP Engine. [06:50] That’s it for today! [06:54] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/4/20187 minutes, 54 seconds
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7 Simple Hacks to Get You The Most Engagement on Your Facebook Ads | Ep. #702

In episode #702, Eric and Neil discuss the seven ways to get more engagement on your Facebook ads. Tune in to hear some neat tips and tricks. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Simple Hacks to Get You The Most Engagement on Your Facebook Ads [00:40] 1: Hit the “Boost Post” button in Facebook and drive it as a message. [00:55] This is a way to build up Messenger subscribers. [01:07] 2: When creating a Facebook ad, they give new ads premiere placement to judge its performance. [01:38] If you keep rotating your ads, you will get premiere placement and your cost per click will go down. [02:00] 3: Go for cost per engagement bidding. [02:05] Facebook is going to optimize for people who are apt to engage with your ad. [02:55] 4: Most visitors aren’t going to be buyers. So, you should set up a remarketing ad for those people. [03:33] 5: Ask for engagement in the ad itself. [03:48] You can coax people into commenting, liking, etc. [04:04] 6: Make sure you are using video ads. These drive the most conversions. [04:22] Don’t forget to use CC’s on your videos, so people can watch without sound. [04:50] 7: Run a contest. [05:10] If you over a giveaway or contest, it will help you get more engagement. [05:30] That’s all for today! [05:37] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/3/20186 minutes, 35 seconds
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Here's What Happens When You Buy Links  | Ep. #701

In episode #701, Eric and Neil discuss what happens when you buy links. Tune in to hear why this isn’t the best practice. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Here's What Happens When You Buy Links [00:35] When Eric was first doing SEO, he would peruse black hat forums. [00:47] Wicked Fire has a lot of offers for paid tools. [01:01] Eric would buy links for sites and his sites would shoot up in the rankings. [01:15] He was using cheap content brokers and they would blast a bunch of links, his rankings would increase, but then go back down after a couple days. [01:45] Neil tried this with sponsoring an online poker contest. [02:05] Sometimes these things work, but more often than not: you get burned. [02:27] It’s cheaper and smarter to build your own site with quality content. [02:41] Your rankings will maintain when you build your own site. [03:26] Always play the long game. [03:40] Build an audience. [03:50] Investors are burned from buying high-ranking SEO sites. [04:00] Sites that are built just to get to the top never last. [04:54] Don’t waste your time buying links. [05:02] That’s it for today! [05:06] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/2/20186 minutes, 7 seconds
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How to Get a Blue Checkmark on Social Media  | Ep. #700

In episode #700, Eric and Neil discuss the blue check mark and what it means. Tune in to hear how you can become a verified user on social media. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Get a Blue Checkmark on Social Media [00:35] The blue check mark means that you are “verified”. [01:05] On Twitter, there is a form where you can submit your name and argue why you should be verified. [01:30] It’s a way for famous people to safeguard their reps and not be easily impersonated. [01:50] To be verified on YouTube, you need more than 100,000 subscribers. [02:05] Proving that there are impersonators is another easy way to get verified. [02:25] If you are running ads on Facebook, you can talk to the ads manager about getting verified. [03:13] Don’t pay people who claim they can help you get verified. They are scammers! [03:30] A blue check mark hasn’t gotten anything for Eric or Neil, so it may not be worth it. [04:09] That’s it for today! [04:12] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/1/20185 minutes, 12 seconds
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7 Productivity Hacks For Marketers | Ep. #699

In episode #699, Eric and Neil count out productivity hacks. Tune in to hear the seven things you should be doing to enhance your success. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Productivity Hacks For Marketers [00:32] #1: Build checklists. [00:45] Eric’s team has a blogging checklist for all the writers they employ. [01:05] Checklists help you standardize processes. [01:12] #2: Use “If, then, this, that”. [01:20] When you publish, push to social media outlets, push to email, etc. [01:45] It will save you time not to do these things manually. [01:48] #3: Use dashboards. Try Domo or Scythe. [02:02] It’s a great way to track analytics. [02:11] #4: Stick with one marketing tactic at a time. [02:25] Don’t spread yourself thin and become adept at whatever you do. [03:00] #5: Use BuzzSumo alerts. [03:12] This will keep you up to date on how you are doing versus your competitors. [03:26] #6: Use Un-enroll Me. [03:36] It will help you unsubscribe from unwanted junk mail and clear your inbox. [03:50] #7: Use Supermetrics. [04:00] The reports are the most in-depth reports you can get. A great resource when presenting to investors. [04:25] That’s all for today! [04:28] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/30/20185 minutes, 30 seconds
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Why We Don't Blog Daily (and You Shouldn't Either)  | Ep. #698

In episode #698, Eric and Neil discuss why daily blogging is unnecessary. Tune in to hear what pace at which you should be producing content. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why We Don't Blog Daily (and You Shouldn't Either) [00:36] Neil used to blog seven times per day as an experiment. [00:55] It got him a ton of traffic, but he burnt out working at that pace. [01:15] HubSpot gets a ton of traffic and posts multiple articles on a daily basis, but they are able to keep that pace. [01:40] If you want to scale up and generate more traffic, blog every single day. [01:52] If you’re in the B2B world, don’t blog every day. It’s unnecessary. [02:13] The Kleiner-Perkins Internet Trends report comes out every year. [02:35] It is a popular guide that serves a huge community. [02:50] If you want high-quality leads, don’t blog every day. Write content that shows off how smart you are and what you have to offer. [03:15] Techcrunch is no longer the end-all, be-all that it used to be. [04:05] When you are starting out, doing one really good piece per week or month will do the trick. [04:25] Eric and Neil record three times every two months and record in batches of 20. This gives them a lot of shows in advance. [04:55] This helps them stay top-of-mind and provide high-quality content. [05:15] If you can’t provide value, don’t blog or podcast. [05:45] Everything has been done to death, which is why blogging is a hard game. [05:59] That’s all for today! [06:02] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/29/20187 minutes, 3 seconds
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Why We Spent $46,452 on Marketing School | Ep. #697

In episode #697, Eric and Neil discuss why they spend so much money on this podcast. Tune in to hear why giving something away for free can be a good idea. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why We Spent $46,452 on Marketing School [00:42] Eric and Neil enjoy doing this podcast. [01:15] They struggled with quality and methods at first, but eventually found their stride. [01:21] Now, they spend money on intro and outro music, editing, studio time, etc. [01:40] Ads and hosting are another expense. [02:05] Neil doesn’t like spending money if he doesn’t have to. [02:49] Eric thinks he has made at least $100,000 from producing this podcast, while Neil thinks he has made $0. [03:22] Neil does the podcast because he believes in the “rule of seven”. [03:40] The podcast is one of the seven touchpoints he uses to remain top-of-mind. [04:20] Marketing is going to get harder and harder, so having multiple touchpoints is important. [05:00] Eric and Neil could make more money monetizing the podcast, but they have decided it’s more beneficial to keep it free. [05:15] This podcast was on the Entrepreneur Network, but they didn't want to read ads during the show, so they got booted. [05:50] Conservatively, they could be making $200,000/year off the podcast alone. [06:10] They believe you should do things for free as long as you enjoy it and something good comes from it. [06:50] They are playing the long game. [07:10] Sometimes, they get great ideas while working on the podcasts the end up making them money. [07:50] That’s it for today! [07:53] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/28/20188 minutes, 51 seconds
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The Internet Doesn't Start and Stop With Facebook and Google | Ep. #696

In episode 696, Eric and Neil discuss why Google and Facebook aren’t your only options. Tune in to figure out where else you can market yourself. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Internet Doesn't Start and Stop With Facebook and Google [00:35] Facebook and Google are the two largest platforms out there. [01:05] There are still so many different advertising platforms you can use besides the top two. [01:20] Figure out where your audience is hanging out. [01:25] In general, you will make more money from Facebook and Google AdWords, because they scale more quickly. [01:35] However, other avenues can be nearly as successful. [01:46] The people who are doing the best right now, have teams who are reaching out to different outlets and working out custom partnerships. [02:00] These teams are cutting out the middle-man. [02:24] People are still using direct mail and it still works for certain targets. [03:13] Figure out who your audience is and how they would like to be targeted. [03:35] Pay-per-click ad costs go down when you simultaneously run ads on other outlets. [04:05] You need to keep your brand top-of-mind. [04:15] A midwestern businessman runs a billboard ad for a few months per year and it increases his business. [04:40] No one wants to do billboards anymore, but they still work! [05:00] Zappos advertised on the bins at airport security and it was genius. [05:07] That’s all for today! [05:11] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/27/20186 minutes, 10 seconds
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You Shouldn't be an Entrepreneur First, You Should be an Employee | Ep. #695

In episode #695, Eric and Neil discuss why you should work for someone else before you start your own company. Tune in to hear why you should learn the ropes from someone else. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: You Shouldn't be an Entrepreneur First, You Should be an Employee [00:38] Neil hasn’t been an employee since he was 18 or 19 when he worked at Hollywood Video. [01:02] Eric found the structure about being an employee was helpful to understanding what makes a company work. [01:35] He switched jobs often, because he was chasing the next opportunity. Each time, he learned something new about what makes a successful company. [02:15] You should start out as an employee, because you need to try things out to see what you like. [02:35] Bill Ackman, successful hedge funder, thinks you shouldn’t start your own company until you’ve worked in the industry for some time. [03:15] You need to learn from others before you go out and make your own mistakes. [03:40] If you learn from other’s good examples first, you are more likely to succeed in the future. [04:18] The Ali Baba CEO, Jack Ma, made a video about this very topic and he agrees with Eric and Neil. [04:48] You don’t have to make all your money when you’re young. [05:05] Be prepared to fail before you succeed. [05:17] That’s it for today! [05:20] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/26/20186 minutes, 21 seconds
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One Simple Hack That'll 10X Your LinkedIn Views | Ep. #694

In episode #694, Eric and Neil discuss a simple hack that will up your LinkedIn views. Tune in to hear what you should be doing to increase your LinkedIn presence. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: One Simple Hack That'll 10X Your LinkedIn Views [00:36] Lead Quizzes founder, Jeremy Ellins, has given Eric and Neil some great advice. [00:54] Jeremy posted a video of an interview and tagged certain influencers on LinkedIn. [01:40] Tagging influencers gets their attention and will get them to comment. [01:55] The influencer has to be relevant to what you are doing. [01:58] Ultimately, the download’s on Jeremy’s podcast doubled. [02:20] Eric and Neil get request to re-post and comment on LinkedIn pages and most times, it gets their attention. [02:42] “Bro Language” does really well. [02:55] Bro language is concise, to-the-point sentences. It’s not always great prose, but it gets the job done. [03:30] Bro language is becoming overused and is getting filtered out, but as long as you don’t use it too often or at length, it can still be effective. [04:12] That’s all for today! [04:14] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/25/20185 minutes, 15 seconds
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Should You Raise Venture Capital | Ep. #693

In episode #693, Eric and Neil discuss the pros and cons of raising venture capital. Tune in to hear why the juice may not be worth the squeeze. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Should You Raise Venture Capital [00:40] Neil still raises venture capital. [00:50] If your idea is huge and you’re trying to swing for the fences, it is hard to do without raising venture capital. [01:18] It depends on what you’re trying to do with your business. [01:40] Rand Fishkin got so diluted while running Moz, that it ended up hurting him in the long run. [01:55] He could have sold the business for a profit, but did not take advantage of this opportunity. [02:20] His VC’s dissuaded him from taking what would have been a great deal. [02:35] VC’s can often steer you away from a clear vision, because they have their own desires. [03:25] Instead of trying to take money to make life easier up front. Think about the long term consequences. [03:50] You could end up in a fundraising cycle. [04:15] Build an audience first, so you have some leverage when you go to VC’s. [04:35] Neil met with some private equity guys in New York. [04:52] Neil didn’t want to do monthly or quarterly meetings, nor did he want to be beholden to investors. [05:15] Raising money is more painful than just working for yourself and getting to call all the shots. [05:25] Read Vivid Vision; it will help you figure out your goals. [05:44] That’s all for today! [05:48] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/24/20186 minutes, 49 seconds
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How to get Rich People to Respond to Your Emails, When You're a Nobody| Ep. #692

In episode #692, Eric and Neil discuss how you can get wealthy people to respond to your emails. Tune in to hear how you can tempt people into business deals. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to get Rich People to Respond to Your EMails, When You're a Nobody [00:34] Loom is a tool that allows you to make screencast videos up to 10 minutes long. [00:54] Someone sent Eric a personalized Loom video that address Eric and his business. [01:11] Eric responded, but was ultimately not interested in pursuing a partnership. [01:30] The response rate is a lot higher with personalized videos. [01:45] Your best technique is to reach out to wealthy heads of companies and let them know what their business is lacking and how you could help them improve. [02:30] Neil tried this technique once with a man who owned a social networking site for older people. [02:45] Not only did Neil get a response, but he was connected to the CEO. [03:01] Eric and Neil once reached out to Zynga. [03:25] They had a conversation, but the deal never materialized. [03:45] Neil sent someone a package in the mail with cash inside. [03:57] The note said the person could keep the money, but asked that they just get on the phone with him for 5 minutes, because he had valuable information for them. [04:36] Take Neil’s idea and make it your own. [04:45] When you are speaking to someone’s needs, it will get their attention. [05:00] If you are consistent, you will be successful. [05:10] There are plenty of people having reputation issues. If you acknowledge their dilemma, you can get them on the phone by offering a solution. [06:24] That’s it for today! [06:28] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/23/20187 minutes, 28 seconds
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Why You Shouldn't Read Books | Ep. #691

In episode #691, Eric and Neil Discuss why you shouldn’t just read books all day. Tune in to hear why you need to limit the time you spend absorbing information. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why You Shouldn't Read Books [00:40] People spend so much time reading, that they end up taking little action. [00:55] If you don’t spend time implementing ideas within your business, this is problematic. [01:30] Someone wrote a post about when it’s time to learn and when it’s time to earn; it is important to delineate time for actionable ideas. [01:50] Experimentation is the ultimate teacher. [02:02] Make mistakes and learn from them. [02:15] Don’t read random books, read books that address your specific problems. [03:10] Make sure to take notes and take action on your ideas after reading. [03:35] Eric and Neil aren’t advocating ignorance, they’re saying limit your time absorbing information and spend more time enhancing your company. [04:26] That’s it for today! [04:31] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/22/20185 minutes, 33 seconds
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How to Rank Higher on Google (Without Doing SEO) | Ep. #690

In episode #690, Eric and Neil discuss how you can rank higher on Google without using SEO. Tune in to hear why optimizing user experience is key. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Rank Higher on Google (Without Doing SEO) [00:58] Check out Google Rank Brain. [01:10] There are backlinks, etc. but there is an ultimate factor that tells Google a result is relevant. [01:40] When you’re looking at user experience, bounce rate, etc., that is the ultimate signal that the result is relevant. [02:07] User experience is one of the most important aspects of a website. Optimize user experience. [02:20] Try UserTesting or UsabilityHub to examine your site. [02:45] Nothing beats talking to your users and hearing what they like and don’t like. [03:00] Once you have a big enough sample size, you can improve your site and rankings based on the solid amount of feedback. [03:25] If you are also trying to optimize for load times, try using GTMetrix to see how your site fares. [03:40] Eric’s site takes 10 seconds to load on mobile devices, which is far too long and it needs to be optimized. [04:15] When optimizing for usability, you need to test twice: once for desktops and another time for mobile devices. [04:30] You shouldn’t have separate mobile and desktop versions, just one killer site that works for everything. [05:15] Even if someone has an LTE or 4G phone, does not guarantee fast connections at all times. [05:36] When optimizing for user experience, make sure you’re running A/B tests. [05:58] Neil tested the pop-ups on his site and how it affected user experience on mobile and desktop. [06:27] That’s it for today! [06:33] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/21/20187 minutes, 31 seconds
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7 Essentials to Building a Million Dollar Business | Ep. #689

In episode #689, Eric and Neil count out the essentials to building a million dollar business. Tune in to hear what steps you should take to achieve success. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Essentials to Building a Million Dollar Business [00:38] 1: You have to have something that people actually want. [00:54] 2: Go out there and find all the competitors and hit up their customer list; offer the same product to them for less. [01:25] When you’re starting off, you don’t have as many expenses and you can do free or low-cost work. [01:48] 3: Having a great team is the most important facet of any company. [02:00] Read the book Who? to learn how to build a great team. [02:11] 4: Get an office! [02:35] Having a physical location makes communication easy and it is helpful when building a solid team. [03:22] When Singlegrain was starting, they left an office space, but things got much easier once they all moved back into the same office space. [03:40] 5: Become a media company. [04:08] 6: You have to have upsells and downsells. [04:18] Stop trying to close new sales and focus on existing customers. [04:48] Marketing costs are lower and profit margins are higher. [05:00] 7: Focus in on one marketing channel. [05:10] Trying to do too many things at once will kill your business. [05:25] That’s all for now! [05:27] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/20/20186 minutes, 27 seconds
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How to Out-Market a Multi-Billion Dollar Company | Ep. #688

In episode #688, Eric and Neil discuss how you can out-market a multi-billion dollar company. Tune in to hear how you can beat out some of the biggest names in the game. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Out-Market a Multi-Billion Dollar Company [00:52] Allbirds shoes have raised over $27 Million in funding. [01:18] Nike and Adidas are shaking in their boots over this company. [01:35] Eric and Neil wouldn’t worry, they would just undercut Allbirds’ pricing. [01:56] The reason Allbirds is succeeding, is because they built up a great fan community. [02:20] Your first 1000 fans are the most important. [02:30] Eric likes Allbirds because they are comfortable, cool, and cheap. He found out about them through word-of-mouth. [02:50] Eric then went on and told about 20 people about Allbirds. He’s so enthusiastic about the brand. [03:50] Allbirds started by running a bunch of Facebook ads. [04:00] Eric would crank away at podcasts, while Neil would target influencers. [04:30] Neil would also guest post and focus on content marketing. [04:55] When releasing your product, get the community involved in feedback, which will make them feel more involved. [05:23] Eric is an investor in Unity Influence, which connects people with influencers. [06:00] That’s all for today! [06:05] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/19/20187 minutes, 5 seconds
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The Best Hack to Building Thousands of Backlinks Fast | Ep. #687

In episode #687, Eric and Neil discuss the best hack for building thousands of backlinks. Tune in to find out the simplest way to get more site traffic. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Best Hack to Building Thousands of Backlinks Fast [00:45] Go to AHREFS and see which of your competitors is getting the most traffic. [01:15] Take your competitors top blog posts and turn them into infographics. Use 99Designs or Dribble. [01:38] Contact all the people who like the top blog posts and direct them to your infographic. [02:30] There was a HubSpot employee whose data Neil cited and used. When Neil’s infographics based on his work got more traffic, the HubSpot employee was understandably pissed. [02:53] News Jacking covers this topic of poaching/re-imagining others’ work. [03:12] Neil bought out another site that now redirects to NeilPatel.com. [03:55] Look up the skyscraper technique on Backlinko. This will help you re-imagine blog posts. [04:22] That’s all for today! [04:24] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/18/20185 minutes, 24 seconds
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Haters Gonna Hate- How to Deal With Negativity on Social Media | Ep. #686

In episode #686, Eric and Neil discuss dealing with haters. Tune in to hear how you can face negativity head-on. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Haters Gonna Hate- How to Deal With Negativity on Social Media [00:45] Eric and Neil have received negative or snarky comments on their YouTube channel. [01:25] The moment you think you are the best at anything, is when someone swoops in and steals your crown. [01:45] It feels like you're making progress when you have haters. [02:02] Neil did the “Who is Neil Patel?” campaign. Some of the paid models were wearing less than enough clothing. [02:30] Men and women came after Neil for his supposedly sexist campaign. [03:10] If you try to please everyone, you end up pleasing no one. [03:22] Ultimately, the campaign was successful. [03:37] If you don’t have haters, you’re doing something wrong. [03:50] Pushing boundaries will always provoke people. [04:30] Neil has released free tools that undercut his competitors, which got the industry talking. [05:10] Focus on your end goal and ignore the hate. [05:30] Always apologize when you have done something wrong, but don’t give in to negativity. [06:10] Haters have internal stuff going on and it’s more about them than it is about you. [06:18] That’s all for today! [06:22] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/17/20187 minutes, 20 seconds
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How Much Should Your Charge For Your Product or Service | Ep. #685

In episode #685, Eric and Neil discuss pricing. Tune in to hear how you can figure out the right price for your product or service. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Much Should Your Charge For Your Product or Service [00:40] How does one settle on pricing for a product? [00:48] Neil completely made it up. There was no logic behind his pricing. [01:35] If the market for your product is saturated, compare yourself to your competitors. [01:55] You can charge the same or more if your product is comparable. [02:20] Make sure you are price-matching or charging just under your competitor’s rates. [03:35] Price Intelligently is a great resource. [04:00] @Patio11 is a pricing nerd, who has written great posts about pricing products. [04:35] As yourself what price is too expensive and what price is so low it would make you question the quality of the product. [05:12] Crazy Egg has a partner that helps you chart out your rates. [05:50] Never take advice blindly, always run A/B tests. [06:51] Pricing is the biggest lever that you can pull. [07:04] Some companies adjust pricing as often as four times per year. [07:15] Do your due diligence and go with what seems right. [07:28] Domo is valued at $2 Million, but there are comparable products that are worthless. Why? [08:27] That’s it for today! [08:33] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/16/20189 minutes, 34 seconds
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How to Rank at the Top of Google Without SEO or Paid Ads | Ep. #684

In episode #684, Eric and Neil discuss one way you can rank without using SEO or paid ads. Tune in to hear how you can rank without all the work. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Rank at the Top of Google Without SEO or Paid Ads [01:05] Neil doesn’t always come up with his own marketing strategies. [01:22] When Eric owned the elder care website, it wasn’t ranking. [01:50] They clicked on the top-ranking site, which was poorly curated. They bought out the site to use it to climb in the rankings. [02:45] Neil used this method to help his sites rank higher. [02:52] It’s a more affordable approach to ranking higher. [03:45] Everyone has a number at which they would agree to sell. [04:30] Buy a site that has diversified traffic, instead of just one stellar keyword ranking. [04:50] Buy a site with a good traffic portfolio. [04:53] That’s all for today! [04:57] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/15/20185 minutes, 59 seconds
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How to Get Paid $10,000 For an Hour Speech | Ep. #683

In episode #683, Eric and Neil discuss how you can get paid speaking gigs. Tune in to hear how to land these lucrative opportunities. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Get Paid $10,000 For an Hour Speech [00:36] If you’ve never done public speaking, you should, because it’s the quickest and easiest way to make money. [01:00] If you don’t get paid, you can get compensated in other ways. [01:25] Figure out what you want and negotiate for that (accomodations, leads, etc.). [01:45] It took Eric 2 years to get a paid speaking gig, but it Neil 4-5. [02:00] Don't expect the get paid from day one. [02:35] Make a speaking engagements page on your website. [02:45] Make sure you get images and footage of you speaking. [03:25] Get comfortable asking about budget and audience demographics. [03:53] Create YouTube videos that show you giving a speech/webinar. It will help you generate public speaking leads. [04:35] Bryan Harris has a helpful tool that helps people find speaking engagements. [05:25] Speaker bureaus are a great way to get gigs, but don’t sign an exclusive deal with anyone. [05:45] Self-publish books and send them to corporations as a marketing campaign. [06:45] Speaking engagements can always lead to other opportunities. [07:22] Be patient and scrappy. [07:45] It may take a while to land gigs. [08:00] Offer bonuses like meet and greets with conference attendees. [08:30] That’s it for today! [08:34] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/14/20189 minutes, 34 seconds
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How GDPR Affect Your Marketing Efforts | Ep. #682

In episode #682, Eric and Neil discuss GDPR. Tune in to hear how you can become GDPR compliant. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How GDPR Affect Your Marketing Efforts [00:52] This is something the EU came out with two years ago. As of May 25th 2018, this is something that anyone who does business with the EU will have to put into effect. [01:50] You have to be really transparent with your data collection. [02:05] It’s all about transparency. [02:38] You also need a system in place that allows people to wipe their information from your database. [02:50] If you aren’t working with or in the EU, you don’t have to worry about GDPR. [03:33] Neil’s site has an opt-in tick box for anyone in the EU. [03:58] The penalty for violating GDPR is €20 Million or 4% of the year’s revenue. [04:38] You can’t auto-tick boxes anymore. [04:55] Eric found his conversions rates got better, even though he couldn’t auto-opt-in for people. [06:00] Neil tested his conversions and has not seen any changes by implementing GDPR. [06:33] They decided to implement these rules universally. [07:12] Look at your privacy policy and terms of service to see if they align with GDPR rules. [07:18] Disclaimer template has lawyers that can look over your business and figure out if your are GDPR compliant. [07:54] If you want a good example of a business that is trying to be GDPR compliant, check out Slides.com. [08:24] If you’re within the US, check out Privacy Shield. [08:40] That’s all for today! [08:42] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/13/20189 minutes, 45 seconds
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The Best Way to Survey Your Audience | Ep. #681

In episode #681, Eric and Neil discuss the best way to survey your audience. Tune in to hear how and why you should survey your customers and why it is so vital to improving your business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Best Way to Survey Your Audience [00:35] There are two types of data: quantitative and qualitative. [00:45] Google Analytics tracks quantitative. [00:56] Over 95% of your traffic (and maybe more) don’t convert. Why? [01:10] The Google numbers won’t tell you. You have to talk to your customers through phone, email, and text. [01:20] Surveying is qualitative data. When combined with quantitative, you will be able to greatly improve your business. [01:44] Eric was recently reading the blog “Wild Audience”. The site surveyed him. [02:00] The questions he answered were a way to qualify visitors and segment them into the right campaigns. [02:40] Survey Slam was recommended by “Wild Audience”. It’s a WordPress plugin that costs $97 for the developer license. [03:10] You leave money on the table by not putting people into the right classification. [03:18] Don’t ask too many questions at once and make sure they aren’t biased. [03:40] Make sure your questions are open-ended, so you don’t accidentally bias the survey. [04:22] You can use a word cloud to combine your qualitative feedback. [04:29] From there, you can look at what the commonalities are and make decisions based on the insights you gain. [04:49] When people are done with the survey, make sure to show them a Thank You page that will drive a conversion. [05:21] That’s all for today! [05:24] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/12/20186 minutes, 25 seconds
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Here's What You Should Put on Your Thank You Page | Ep. #680

In episode #680, Eric and Neil discuss what you should be doing on your Thank You page. Tune in to hear how you can use this page to drive more conversions. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES [00:27] Today’s Topic: Here's What You Should Put on Your Thank You Page [00:38] Make the most of your “Thank You” page. [01:20] Eric put a video on his page, thanking people for joining the community. It’s a way to drive another conversion or get the viewer to share the page. [01:48] Neil also has a video that explains what his customers’ options are, which directs them to more conversion paths. [02:30] For Ecommerce businesses, someone already has to buy a product to get to your Thank You page. [02:45] Try to offer relevant upsells to these people. [03:15] Try to target people based on their presumed needs. Survey your customers! [03:30] Once you know what they are looking for, offer similar upsell items. [04:06] Amazon is great at Ecommerce upsells. [04:30] On the Thank You page, make sure your upsells are one-click and easy to use. [04:55] Convert Flow knows what kinds of things people have purchased from your website and will offer them upsells automatically, based on the information they have collected. [05:10] That’s all for today! [05:12] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/11/20186 minutes, 12 seconds
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Why Videos Are Better Than Text Even Though They Don't Rank on Google | Ep. #679

In episode #679, Eric and Neil discuss why videos are better than text content. Find out why you need to be incorporating videos into your marketing. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why Videos Are Better Than Text Even Though They Don't Rank on Google [00:41] Eric thinks videos are better than text. YouTube is the #2 search engine in the world and videos can rank on the front page. [00:55] Because we all have faster internet, video content in rising in popularity more so than before. [01:05] Neil thinks text generates long-term search traffic that can’t be beat. [01:28] In an ideal world, you would do video and text. [01:45] Video is time consuming, harder to rank, harder to go viral, etc. [01:57] Even so, the people who watch are more engaged and conversion rates are higher. [02:10] Incorporating video into your blogs is a great method. [02:40] At conferences, Eric and Neil get great responses from the videos they post. [03:00] If you can’t get high view counts, get other sites to embed your video. [03:10] Add subtitles and translations to your videos to reach a wider audience. [03:25] Anchor.fm can make a video for you from your audio podcast. You can then post it to Instagram and Facebook. [04:05] Eric and Neil know recording in a studio is better than recording a podcast at home. [04:30] Neil’s office does sales presentations over video. [04:45] They also do a lot of video conferencing. Because of their casual dress code, everyone keeps a dress shirt around to throw over their more casual clothes. [04:55] Videos build relationships and deeper connections. [05:08] That’s all for today! [05:12] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/10/20186 minutes, 12 seconds
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A Really Cheap Way to Get Kim Kardashian to Promote Your Business | Ep. #678

In episode #678, Eric and Neil discuss cheap ways you can get celebrities to promote your business. Tune in to hear how you can get affordable celebrity plugs! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: A Really Cheap Way to Get Kim Kardashian to Promote Your Business [00:38] There is a site called Charitybuzz where celebrities post causes that are important to them. [00:53] You can bid money for a celebrity’s time and the money will go to their charity. [01:00] Tai Lopez probably uses this site. [01:15] You can get videos, podcast audio, etc. from big celebs. [01:25] You can’t be aggressive with your product, but you can do a meet and greet or get photos, video, audio and in effect promote your business. [02:08] Eric and Neil have had people do free work for them (they offered). [02:16] These people did their research and offered a solution in order to build a relationship. [02:33] Eric and Neil have a mutual friend who built a relationship with Neil, simply by being persistent. [02:58] People look at you in a different light when celebrities get involved. [03:18] It’s surprising how many of these celebrities have less money than you think. [03:26] Logan and Jake Paul crush Instagram, YouTube and their income is $1 Million per month. If these are the cream of the crop, think of others who probably don’t make as much, but have a similar influence level. [03:51] That’s all for today! [04:16] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/9/20185 minutes, 20 seconds
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Sex Still Sells | Ep. #677

In episode #677, Eric and Neil discuss how sex is still used in marketing. Tune in to hear what they think about this method of advertising and whether you should be using it. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Sex Still Sells [00:40] The most popular people on the internet still use sex to sell. [00:56] We’re still at a place in marketing, where sex sells. [01:24] When you see Trump in the news all the time, it’s because he is generating reactions, which is kind of selling. [01:35] Using sex is problematic, whether you are leveraging men’s or women’s sexuality. [01:53] You’ll get a lot of haters, but you will also get a lot of conversions. [02:00] There was a case study done by affiliate marketers where they posted a Facebook ad and the image was of a woman’s breasts. The click-through rate was extremely high, but it was also extremely distasteful. [02:32] GoDaddy used Danica Patrick to sell their service. [02:55] That was tasteful. [03:05] Beats used the Kardashians, but in a way that wasn’t overtly sexual. [03:30] Now is not the time to use overly aggressive sexual marketing, because of the current political and cultural climate. [03:42] The world is evolving to become more inclusive and less exploitative. [04:10] If you have to use sex to make your business work, your product or service may not be the best. [04:55] If you search “International Women’s Day Ads” or “Most Empowering Ads for Women”, this will give you an idea of how sex can sell in a non-exploitative way. [05:26] That’s all for today! [05:30] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/8/20186 minutes, 30 seconds
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Content Marketing Doesn't Work The Way You Think | Ep. #676

In episode #676, Eric and Neil Discuss the two schools of thought on content marketing. Tune in to hear how your conversions rates can be affected. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES [00:27] Today’s Topic: Content Marketing Doesn't Work The Way You Think [00:37] There are two schools of thought on content marketing: The first is: Write a lot of content and you will get rankings, traffic, and generate a ton of sales. [01:02] Someone will not convert the same way if they visit your home page vs. your blog post, because the intent is to read, not to buy. [01:20] You just have to keep in mind how conversions work. [01:38] The second school of thought is that quality wins over quantity every time. [01:50] Backlinko writes infrequent, high-quality content. [02:07] HubSpot posts the most content, but their quality isn’t as good. [02:44] However, they still do extremely well in rankings, conversions, etc. [03:08] Backlinko is worth less than HubSpot. [03:40] Guest contributors can bring in new audience members and get you more conversions. [04:01] It’s all about finding high-ranking keywords and flooding the marketplace, which is what HubSpot does well. [04:20] It’s all about creating a framework/system for posts and guest posts. [04:35] Read the post from Tomasz Tunguz of Red Point Ventures about how content marketing compounds. [04:48] You will have hits and misses, but the more you post, the more likely you are to be successful. [05:00] Content marketing will boost your site authority. [05:20] That’s it for today! [05:26] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/7/20186 minutes, 25 seconds
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Neil Patel's Personal Marketing Strategy | Ep. #675

In episode #675, Neil breaks down his long and short-term strategies for success. Tune in to hear what keeps Neil in business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Neil Patel's Personal Marketing Strategy [00:50] Neil used to have an ad agency 16 years ago. The way they grew the business was through cold-calling clients. [01:13] Once blogging became a thing, he decided to use it to generate leads. [01:42] Right now, Neil still spends a lot of time and money on content marketing. [02:00] They get 2 million visits per month thanks to content. [02:20] If you don’t keep releasing more and more new content, your numbers won’t go up. [02:37] They are now buying and merging other businesses. [03:08] They spend 80% of their money on giving away free marketing tools. [03:24] Giving away free stuff is the best way to generate traffic. [03:45] Neil thinks creating tools are a good long-term plan. [04:48] Over the next few years, after continuing to give away tools and grow the business, Neil will semi-retire, leaving his team in charge. [05:15] He has already wound down public speaking engagements. [06:01] That’s all for today! [06:11] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/6/20187 minutes, 13 seconds
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How First Mover Advantage Can Kill Your Business | Ep. #674

In episode #674, Eric and Neil discuss the First Mover Advantage. Tune in to hear why being first may not make you the best. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic:  How First Mover Advantage Can Kill Your Business [00:50] Coca-Cola is the beverage king. They are the first mover. [01:11] The first mover advantage helped Coke become the dominant brand. [01:26] Peter Thiel has a concept that says whoever the first to market is, gets a huge advantage. However, you also end up with a lot of high costs and inefficiency. [02:17] Last mover advantage is taking what has been done and improving upon it. [02:31] Being the last in is a huge advantage. [03:23] Moz was the first marketing tool out there, but other brands that came after have overtaken them. [03:35] SEMRush and AHREFS are go-to’s and improved upon what Moz does. [03:58] YouTube did really well at first, because they didn’t have to deal with the lawsuits other sites did. [04:30] Napster was a great service, but they had to deal with lawsuits and they got destroyed. [05:18] As tech evolves, it also gets cheaper. [05:30] When Moz released their financial info, it was found that they spent hundreds of thousands on server costs. [05:40] This is something you can spend a lot less on now. [06:09] That’s it for today! [06:13] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/5/20187 minutes, 16 seconds
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Eric Siu's Personal Marketing Strategy | Ep. #673

In episode #673, Eric describes his long and short-term goals for Singlegrain. Tune in to hear what makes Eric so successful! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Eric Siu's Personal Marketing Strategy [00:55] Daily, Eric’s team is focused on retaining clients (services and sales). [01:15] He personally wants to remove himself from the business almost entirely. [01:38] What is working is podcasting, video, SEO, content marketing, and referrals. [02:00] Big clients may start small, but if you can build trust, you will be able to expand into a bigger account. [02:35] Podcasting is 15-20% of sales. [02:45] 0% comes from video, because they are just starting to use it. [02:53] 50-60% comes from content marketing and SEO. [03:10] Most of his money is spent on content marketing and SEO. [03:18] Eric found Vivid Vision really helpful when planning long-term goals. [03:32] Eric’s long-term goal is to have Singlegrain be self-sustaining. [03:45] People tend to poach great marketing talent. He wants to build-on flexibility, so they always feel engaged and challenged, so he won’t lose them. [04:29] If he could go back and change his initial approach, he would only focus on one area of marketing. [04:42] In the beginning, he wishes they didn’t switch from tactic to tactic too quickly. [05:16] Patience is key! [05:23] Eric’s long-term vision is to have buy and grow many different businesses. [05:55] That’s all for today! [06:00] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/4/20186 minutes, 59 seconds
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The Genius of HubSpot's Marketing | Ep. #672

In episode #672, Eric and Neil gush about HubSpot’s stellar marketing. Tune in to hear how you can be more successful like HubSpot. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Genius of HubSpot's Marketing [00:35] HubSpot is a CRM and they are a large, publicly traded company who coined the term “inbound marketing”. [01:00] HubSpot’s marketing is so good, because they aggressively use content marketing; they looked at the data and saw what moved the needle. [01:20] They check what ranks for their competitors and copies that topic/style. [01:45] HubSpot also hires the best. [01:57] In order to maximize their content marketing, they have two full-time employees who repurpose all their content. [02:08] They call them ’historical content managers”. [02:20] HubSpot also finds ways to offer free tools that are similar to successful paid versions. [02:30] They are ruthless. [02:52] Website Grader was a great resource and helped HubSpot get backlinks and traction. [03:20] They have created a large community by creating a conference series. Their own users throw HubSpot conferences around the world. [03:45] David Cancel says one of the biggest winners was creating the agency partner program. [04:05] They love creating symbiotic relationships. [04:36] HubSpot is getting 70% open rates using Facebook Messenger. [04:43] When they did this, chatbots were new. [05:00] Sales rep’s close ratios are the same from free tools as the ratios for content. [05:20] That’s all for today! [05:41] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/3/20186 minutes, 44 seconds
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What Kind of A/B Tests Should You Run to Improve Your Sales | Ep. #671

In episode #671, Eric and Neil discuss which A/B you should run to improve your sales. Tune in to hear what will help you up your conversions. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What Kind of A/B Tests Should You Run to Improve Your Sales [00:40] Add pop-ups to your site! [00:42] You can use tools like Opt-in Monster, Sumo, and HelloBar to do this. [00:52] From there, you just try to drive people to a conversion. [01:08] Headlines and copy affect conversions more than most things. [01:20] Get on the phone with your customers and ask what got them on board. [01:35] You’ll find people will say a lot of the same things. [01:39] Take what worked and incorporate it into your headlines and copy. [01:53] You need to make sure your copy is cohesive throughout your site. [02:00] Urgency is key. Have deadlines. [02:09] Use Deadline Funnel to create a countdown. [02:17] When something seems limited, it makes it more appealing. [02:30] The final email you send out before the deal expires is usually what gets the most conversions. [02:45] Having all your form fields on one page can be overwhelming. Break your checkout process into a couple or a few parts. [03:07] Conversions will go up by at least 9%. [03:22] Test your pricing every now and again. [03:25] BugSnag changed their pricing several times during their first year in business. [03:47] When doing customer development, ask them what prices are deal breakers. [04:03] Play around with button color, text size, and images. These things don’t necessarily affect conversion as much as people say, but it counts as content. [04:25] When people aren’t buying, Neil surveys them to see what didn’t work. [04:35] Do a remarketing campaign addressing these negatives (maybe using video). [04:54] Also run a test using the video. [05:04] Try short-form vs. long-form copy and see what performs better. [05:30] Optimize your ads. [05:40] On Facebook, add video and a lot of text content. [05:56] The conversion rate goes through the roof. [06:07] Test out freemium, free trials, etc. [06:37] That’s it for today! [06:41] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/2/20187 minutes, 42 seconds
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How to Consolidate Your Marketing| Ep. #670

In episode #670, Eric and Neil discuss how you can consolidate your marketing. Tune in to hear how you can get back to basics. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Consolidate Your Marketing [00:36] When you look at anyone in marketing trying to grow a company, they don’t know what to do first or even how to do them. [01:03] Eric has about 40 tools in his marketing stack, which is crazy, because that’s the number after they consolidated everything. [01:14] It’s overwhelming. The operations guy keeps telling him to prune the tools. [01:31] When you shut a tool down, you drop the ball on five things, so it’s a slow process. [01:58] Some of the tools Eric stopped using have resurfaced, because his team has decided to retest them. [02:40] Eric’s team tried to shed a link cloaking tool, which has since been reincorporated. [02:50] The point is that paying for all these unnecessary tools is like death by a thousand cuts. [02:55] Neil says stick to the basics. [03:05] He posts social media content manually. [03:20] Neil’s team uses Google Analytics, Google Search Console, HubSpot, SEMRush, and a product management solution. [03:44] SAP and Oracle combine a lot of tasks into one product. [04:05] Eric’s team needs to get better at consolidating. [04:15] When your team is testing tools you’ve already gotten rid of, they are wasting time. [04:44] Using Segment is going to allow you to consolidate your data. [05:05] Prune every quarter. [05:15] Whenever you have too much going on, look at what’s driving results and dump the rest. [05:45] Decision fatigue is at play here. [05:55] That’s it for today! [05:59] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/1/20187 minutes
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How to Reach Influencers | Ep. #669

In episode #669, Eric and Neil discuss tactics for reaching influencers. Tune in to hear how and if you should be trying influencer marketing. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Reach Influencers [00:34] Influencer marketing is getting bigger and bigger. [01:01] Go after micro-influencers first. People on their way up are easier to get. [01:15] Micro=5,000-20,000 followers. [01:27] Search for specific hashtags, see who is geographically close to you, and get in touch. [01:36] You will find these upstarts are open to collaboration. [01:43] There are Instagram pods, where people follow and promote each other. [02:01] Influencer marketing doesn’t work the way most people think. [02:14] When one of the fit tea guys started using influencer marketing, it was low cost and converted well. [02:31] Over time, as more products and influencers came around, influencer marketing didn’t work as well. [03:00] The only way to really get a good ROI today, is to pay relevant influencers who have the customers you are targeting. [03:15] Going after Kim Kardashian won’t work unless you have a mainstream product her audience will love. [03:37] You can reduce costs by only paying for the first 12 or 24 hours of the posted image. [03:46] After a week, the view count is going to be so small, it doesn’t matter if it goes up or not. [04:18] Do what most people aren’t: have contests to encourage engagement. [04:44] That’s it for today! [04:50] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/31/20185 minutes, 52 seconds
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Where do Neil and Eric Spend Their Marketing Dollars? | Ep. #668

In episode #668, Eric and Neil break down their marketing dollars. Tune in to hear what the biggest marketing costs are and how you can avoid overspending. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Where do Neil and Eric Spend Their Marketing Dollars? [00:51] Eric spends about $10,000-$15,000/month on blog content. [01:12] Neil spends about $4,500/month on video content. [01:24] Podcasting costs Eric and Neil $700/month each. [01:40] They spend the same on video content. [01:48] Eric’s team just starting ramping up/retargeting their ads and spent $3000-$4000. [01:54] Neil spends most of his money on making and giving away free tools, which costs around $80,000/month. [02:12] Building tools takes up a lot of time. [02:20] Neil’s team found it is cheaper to buy out other companies than to spend money on marketing. [02:50] Building free tools gets you organic traffic. [03:02] If they were to add in salaries, that would only add an additional $25,000 to the mix. [03:15] Neil’s numbers include salaries in his estimation. [03:33] Editing blogs costs about $2000/month, but Neil doesn’t pay for translations. [03:52] If you build up brand equity, you can get a lot of work for free. [04:10] One strategy for people with a minimal amount of capital: find people to partner with. You will get stuff for free and both of you will gain a new audience. [04:35] Guest posts are really helpful. [05:28] That’s it for today! [05:32] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/30/20186 minutes, 34 seconds
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What Marketing Channel is Really Causing Your Sales? | Ep. #667

In episode #667, Eric and Neil discuss which channels are causing your sales. Tune in to hear how you can track this information. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What Marketing Channel is Really Causing Your Sales? [01:03] If you are direct-response marketing, using Wicked Reports can help you succeed. [01:20] Wicked Reports will find out when your leads opted in, took actions on your website, and will track how profitable that lead became months down the line. [02:02] Google Analytics also has multi-channel attribution. [02:27] When thinking about multi-channel attribution, you will find that some channels drive the majority of your revenue. However, marketing is all about the rule of 7. [03:30] You can’t always put a price on good will. Some of your social media work won’t show up in analytics. [04:20] Segment will take your data points and push it to your CRM. [04:46] That’s all for today! [04:49] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/29/20185 minutes, 52 seconds
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So You're Making Money Now... What's Next? | Ep. #666

In episode #666, Eric and Neil discuss what to do with your success. Tune in to hear what your next steps should be. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: So You're Making Money Now... What's Next? [00:48] Neil’s current salary is $0 and he dumps all profits back into his company. [00:55] He has no other passions, so what would he do with the money? [01:10] Neil thinks a business is like a baby and they only want to nurture their baby. [01:30] Take the absolute minimum salary that you would need. Don’t forget you have to pay taxes on your income! [01:45] Putting your profits back into your business is the best ROI. [02:15] The best bet is always the one you take on yourself. [03:05] If you have other aspirations besides your business, that’s cool, but if you want to further your business, always reinvest in it. [03:32] If you’re content and don’t care for more money, take the money and do what makes you happy. [03:50] OR you could hire people to run your business and take it to the next level. [04:22] If you want more, but aren’t a great leader, hire the right people to run your business. [04:45] Be ok with letting go of control. [04:56] Read the book Rocket Fuel for inspiration. [05:10] The COO Alliance is the only organization in the world that wants to help the number 2 leader in every company. [05:37] Invest in your number 2, because they will be the driving force of your company. [05:44] That’s it for today! [05:47] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/28/20186 minutes, 50 seconds
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Forget Starting a Business, Do This Instead | Ep. #665

In episode #665, Eric and Neil tell you what you should do instead of starting a business. Tune in to hear why you don’t have to start your own business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Forget Starting a Business, Do This Instead [00:46] Neil thinks starting a business is one of the hardest things to do. It is far easier to buy a business. [01:25] Buy a company and grow it. [01:48] Income Store has over 800 websites. They buy other websites and promise a return to their investors. [02:09] They brought in $28 Million last year. [02:29] If you think you can’t afford to buy a business, you can always do cellar-based financing where you pay a monthly fee. [02:53] You can do a lot of creative things to cut costs and improve profits. [03:05] You can also only buy a portion of the company and include a clause where you can buy them out in the future. [03:34] FE International has great content about buying businesses. [03:45] Buy Biz Sell, Flippa, and Empire Flipper are also great resources. [04:02] If you are looking for low-cost deals, Flippa and Empire Flipper are good for that. [04:34] Neil’s favorite business purchases are blogs that aren’t properly monetized. [04:45] Buy a business once you have proven that you can grow someone else's business. [05:00] Use those skills to grow your own site. [05:30] Grow things on your own and once you're confident, buy a business. [05:34] That’s all for today! [05:37] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/27/20186 minutes, 40 seconds
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A Stupidly Simple Way to Increase Your Time on Site by 19% | Ep. #664

In episode #664, Eric and Neil discuss a simple way to increase your time on site. Tune in to hear what you can do to give users a great experience. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic:  A Stupidly Simple Way to Increase Your Time on Site by 19% [00:35] Time on site meaning, time visitors spend on your site. [00:41] If you can increase the time spent on your site, Google will see this and up your ranking. [00:50] If you have a high time on site, you're less likely to get hit by the Google Panda Update. [00:56] The panda update is all about measuring quality. [01:30] If your time on site is low, it’s a negative signal. [01:50] You want to deliver a good experience. [01:53] Amazon recently came out with a product called Amazon Polly. [01:57] Amazon Polly takes your text and converts it into an audio file. [02:14] Using this increased Eric and Neil’s dwell time by 19%. [02:25] Use the Polly WordPress plugin. [02:50] Make sure you add videos to your blog posts! [03:04] This has increased Neil’s dwell time. [03:25] Embed the videos wherever it makes sense. [03:55] Use Pocket on your mobile device: it’s a text-to-speech tool. [04:05] It will read articles to you. [04:08] That’s it for today! [04:12] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/26/20185 minutes, 14 seconds
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Your Traffic Is Going to Tank and You Won't be Able to Fix It | Ep. #663

In episode #663, Eric and Neil discuss why your traffic is going to tank. Tune in to hear how you should deal with this problem. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Your Traffic Is Going to Tank and You Won't be Able to Fix It [00:52] A lot of paid advertisers change their algorithms, so you can’t control your output. [01:13] There will inevitably be a time in your business when traffic declines. [01:20] Not everything is in your control. Just accept it and diversify your traffic sources. [01:45] An omnichannel approach will help you maintain your traffic. [02:00] The easiest channels to go after are: content marketing, paid ads, social sharing, link building, and building an email list. [03:00] There are a ton of channels. Experiment and see what works. [03:30] Eric’s team uses Northstar from Growth Hackers. [03:39] It’s a project management tool that helps you be more methodical. [04:22] Cross-posting video content is helpful and gets you organic traffic. [04:45] Remember to re-target people. [04:55] Webinars are another great option for driving new traffic to your site. [05:05] That’s it for today! [05:10] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/25/20186 minutes, 12 seconds
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What The Oldest Brand in The World Can Teach You About Marketing | Ep. #662

In episode #662, Eric and Neil discuss what old brands can teach you about marketing. Tune in to hear how classic brands stay relevant. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What The Oldest Brand in The World Can Teach You About Marketing [00:35] Stella Artois is the oldest brand in the world. [01:00] The old brands last because they are boring. They repeat their marketing over and over. [01:15] It’s also key that they are a great product. [01:30] Stella and other older brands take pride in creating a good product. [01:45] They also try to stay relevant. [02:00] Their ads are prevalent and they attempt to stay top-of-mind. [02:40] Old brands do well when they adapt to fit with trends. [03:31] Stella made special cans for the Cannes Film Festival. [03:54] Someone told Neil that Stella Artois is considered “crappy”. Here in the U.S., it has a different reputation. [04:11] Perception is everything. [04:30] Influencers are important to hyping up your product. [04:49] That’s all for today! [04:55] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/24/20186 minutes
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Should You Ever Change Your Company Name? | Ep. #661

In episode #661, Eric and Neil discuss whether you should ever change your company’s name. Tune in to find out if they think this is a fatal error or a smart move. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Should You Ever Change Your Company Name? [00:35] Moz was formally SEOMoz, but they went through a process where they had to change domains. [00:57] When you change domains, you lose 5-10% of your link juice. [01:10] Moz wrote a blog post about their name change and how it affected the company. [01:20] If you are going to make the change, make sure that you have your SEO bases covered. [01:28] You could potentially lose traffic and revenue. [01:31] If you change the name of your company/domain, you will need a 301 Redirect for the homepage and all the internal pages. [01:50] The main reason to change your name is if the name keeps you pigeon-holed. [02:06] If you have a ton of negative press you can’t fix, it’s a good idea to change your company’s name. [02:10] Comcast had a lot of bad press that was unavoidable. [02:33] They changed their cable product to Xfinity and tried to rebrand. [02:56] It helped to bury the negative press. [03:27] From a reputation management standpoint, a name change makes sense. [03:44] Eric knows a person who was sued by the SEC. His name was so tainted by this, that he had to legally change his name to avoid the stink. [04:01] TechCrunch had MobileCrunch, but eventually dropped it to be under one name. [04:26] If you have a strong brand, consider reputation management before you scrap your name. [04:33] When Eric first took over Singlegrain, he didn’t change the name because there was no equity in the website. [05:15] That’s all for today! [05:19] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/23/20186 minutes, 21 seconds
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How Often Do You Really Need to Blog | Ep. #660

In episode #660, Eric and Neil discuss how often you need to blog. Tune in to hear how often you should be blogging and why it matters. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Often Do You Really Need to Blog [00:35] Some people say quality, others say quantity. [00:48] Hubspot has a $4 Billion market cap. [01:02] They also get 6 million visitors per month. [01:26] From a traffic perspective, you want to blog as much as possible. [01:33] This means 4-10 times per day! [01:36] Look at how many posts Business Insider, HuffPo, Mashable, and Buzzfeed generate each day. [01:46] Quantity is key if you just want traffic. [02:00] Neil posts once per day. [02:30] HuffPo has a contributor network. The more contributors, the more content. They are playing a numbers game. [02:56] Neil’s site is more balanced, because the quality is much higher than sites that publish a bunch of stories each day. [03:38] You absolutely must be consistent. [03:55] Neil likes blogging frequently, but also makes sure the quality is high. [04:22] There isn’t an exact formula with blogging. [04:30] Take the posts that are doing well (Google Analytics) and update them to include your highest-ranking keywords. [05:20] You need to remain top-of-mind. The more you can publish, the more touch points you will have. [05:45] Eventually, being top-of-mind will earn you more traffic and conversions. [05:50] That’s all for today! [05:54] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/22/20186 minutes, 56 seconds
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The Introvert's Guide to Networking | Ep. #659

In episode #659, Eric and Neil discuss how you can be an introvert and still network effectively. Tune in to hear how you can overcome shyness and build connections. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Introverts Guide to Networking [00:48] Eric is an introvert, so networking was a struggle. [01:18] Eric and his friend had no idea what to do at their first event. Then they realized that other people were just as introverted. [01:40] At future events, they just introduced themselves to anyone in the room they wanted to speak with. It was a simple opening to future connections. [02:08] Storytelling is an important way to connect with others. [02:15] When people feel that they know and understand you, they will connect with you. [02:40] When people feel a commonality, they are more likely to work and connect with you. [03:00] Don’t force connections, just find truths and similarities that can facilitate a bond. [03:35] Don’t be the person just throwing their business cards at every single person. [03:55] Start with building ONE strong relationship. [04:20] You can throw dinners for like-minded people (Mastermind Dinners). [05:01] It’s not how many people you meet, but the quality of the connections. [05:15] Drinking isn’t necessary, but it loosens people up. [05:32] Once you’re used to networking, try to have real conversations with people. Go deeper. [06:08] That’s it for today! [06:12] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/21/20187 minutes, 14 seconds
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How to Be Creative When You're Not Creative | Ep. #658

In episode #658, Eric and Neil discuss how you can be creative when you are not a creative-minded person. Tune in to hear where you can find inspiration. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Be Creative When You're Not Creative [00:34] At a retreat in Cabo San Lucas, Eric met a man who makes commercials for companies like Burger King. [00:50] His tip about creativity was zig when everyone else zags. [01:15] If a customer requests something, see if turning their approach on its head would be more effective. [01:50] If everyone is moving away from Snapchat, you should go towards it. [02:05] See what your competition is doing and see if you can build on what they are doing or flip their ideas. [02:32] Blogs and podcasts are more popular than ever. [02:49] Listen to Growth Everywhere and use the strategies that others have used to grow their businesses. [03:04] Take creative ideas that worked for others and run experiments using these techniques. [03:24] If an approach is working for someone else, see if it will work for you and figure out how you can build upon it. [03:45] Everything is an iteration of something else. [04:13] Draw creativity from your surroundings. [04:28] Remember to learn continuously! [05:00] Mastermind groups, marketing conferences, diving into people’s numbers will help you gain insight into what works. [05:35] Nathan Rabka had a guest on his show and the guest made up numbers about their growth. [05:57] Everyone lies and be careful to spot the misleading information. [05:58] That’s all for today! [06:00] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/20/20187 minutes, 3 seconds
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7 LinkedIn Marketing Tricks That You Have to Deploy | Ep. #657

In episode #657, Eric and Neil count out the 7 LinkedIn marketing tricks you must use. Tune in to hear what you could be doing do boost your visibility on LinkedIn. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 LinkedIn Marketing Tricks That You Have to Deploy [00:33] Tip 1: Consistently post videos to YouTube and make sure you link to them through LinkedIn (LinkedIn tends to promote video content). [01:05] Tip 2: Use LinkedIn Autofill as a means to get people on your email list with minimal effort on their part. [01:45] Tip 3: Videos ads for LinkedIn are expensive, but well worth it. [02:20] Tip 4: Don’t post as often on LinkedIn. Only post your best content. [03:23] Tip 5: Use Duck Soup or LinkedIn Helper when visiting profiles: it collects their info for later contact. [04:07] Tip 6: Make sure your profile is set to let people know you are looking for full-time work. [05:05] Tip 7: Growth Pods came from Instagram, but are now available on LinkedIn. It’s a way to boost your likes and visibility. Band together with similar people and like each other’s posts. [06:20] That’s all for today! [06:27] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/19/20187 minutes, 27 seconds
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Here's What Donald Trump Can Teach You About Social Media | Ep. #656

In episode #656, Eric and Neil discuss why Trump has such an effective social media strategy. Tune in to hear how and why you should use his so-called technique. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Here's What Donald Trump Can Teach You About Social Media [00:35] Every time Trump tweets about Amazon, the stock value goes down (however, it always bounces back). [01:02] The reason his tweets are effective is that he is “super emotional”. [01:18] Whether you agree or disagree with him, his messages are always emotional. [01:54] When you get emotional with your tweets, your followers are more likely to engage (with hate or love). [02:30] He is a “master marketer”. [02:47] He knows how to manipulate the media and continues to use his platform to his advantage. [03:06] He apparently has a strong brand. [03:25] It’s a game to him and he knows how to play it. [03:40] Take time to reach out to people and find out who your most loyal followers are; find out what they want to hear from you. [04:32] Make sure you convey emotion and make sure it appeals to your most loyal followers. [04:52] That’s it for today! [04:56] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/18/20185 minutes, 58 seconds
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The Art of Speaking: How to Market Your Business From a Stage | Ep. #655

In episode #655, Eric and Neil discuss how you can market your business at speaking engagements. Tune in to hear if it’s wise to use the hard sell while on stage. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Art of Speaking: How to Market Your Business From a Stage [00:35] Neil has been speaking for over ten years. [00:45] He never joined Toastmasters, he is just naturally outgoing. [01:11] Neil creates his slides, but doesn’t rehearse, because he doesn’t want to sound robotic. [01:55] You have to cater your approach to each audience. [02:12] Anyone can read slides, it takes someone with public speaking abilities to keep an audience engaged. [02:33] Eric and Neil never do a hard sell in their speeches. [02:47] Russell Brunson makes a lot of money from his public speaking engagements. [03:15] He spoke at the 10X conference and made $3 Million because of that event. [03:30] Russell is great at creating the “FOMO” feeling. [04:00] Some conferences want speakers to sell their businesses. [04:55] The hard sell has rubbed people the wrong way. [05:03] Leadpages is a way to get people on your email list. [05:28] Give people a link to your product or get them on your email list. [05:45] Special offers are also a great way to get leads. [06:30] It’s worth it to play the long game. [06:51] That’s all for today! [06:53] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/17/20187 minutes, 55 seconds
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How to Grow Your Business Through Ringless Voicemails | Ep. #654

In episode #654, Eric and Neil discuss ringless voicemails. Tune in to hear how you should be using this tactic. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Grow Your Business Through Ringless Voicemails [00:37] Ringless Voicemail is a way to drop a voicemail without ringing through. [01:01] If someone opts into your email list, this is a great way to thank them and direct them to a webinar or other service. [01:37] A lot of people check their voicemails and it’s a personal touch. [01:55] Eric and Neil agree they wouldn’t answer a call from an unknown number, but they would check the voicemail. [02:17] Sly Broadcast or Stratix Network are ringless voicemail services. [03:00] Don’t call, but if you also send a text, people will at least read it. [03:18] Form fill and Zapier are tools that will help you round out this process. [03:37] The more automated a process, the smoother it will go. [04:04] That’s it for today! [04:09] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/16/20185 minutes, 8 seconds
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One Simple Hack That'll Make Your Leads More Valuable | Ep. #653

In episode #653, Eric and Neil talk about the simple hack that will help you get more valuable leads. Tune in to hear how you can up your conversion rate. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: One Simple Hack That'll Make Your Leads More Valuable [00:33] Lead scoring is getting more details, a number, or ratio on your leads. [00:46] The issue is, your sales team will talk to leads that they may not close and the closing ratios will go down. [01:09] You want to give your sales team leads that they can close. [01:29] Hubspot will lead-score for you. [01:45] Neil lead scores by using a customer’s URL and how much traffic they think you get (SEMRush and Alexa help with this). [02:00] Neil and his team look at so many facets of a client’s background that will help them understand whether they will be a good lead (country, spending habits, job title, etc.) [02:28] Eric loves using ClearBit to do some of this work. [02:57] From there, you can use MadKudu will look at all the actions people take on your site and what they’ve opted in for and score the lead that way. [03:25] If you use lead-scoring tools in conjunction with something like Drip or Intercom, it makes the work easier for you. [03:39] LinkedIn autofill gives you all the info based on someone’s profile and it’s more accurate than ClearBit. If the customer is logged into LinkedIn, it will pre-populate all their data. [04:38] Conversational bots always help drive people to the right funnel. [05:09] That’s it for today! [05:14] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/15/20186 minutes, 16 seconds
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Affiliate Marketing Made Simple_A Step-by-Step Guide | Ep. #652

In episode #652, Eric and Neil discuss affiliate marketing. Tune in to hear what steps you should take to be successful at affiliate marketing. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Affiliate Marketing Made Simple_A Step-by-Step Guide [00:44] Affiliate marketing is performance-based marketing. [01:15] It has a bad rep, because some affiliates are really aggressive and don’t put out quality work. [01:59] Read Affiliate Program Management: An Hour a Day [02:45] It’s important to have an affiliate manager. [03:10] If you can find the right affiliate, they will help you scale your business. [03:22] TapFiliate is less expensive and great. [03:35] Get Ambassador is another good affiliate service. [04:00] A lot of affiliates won’t work for you if your funnel isn’t fine-tuned. [04:10] ConvertKit is a great recruitment tool. [04:33] They reach out to ideal customers and do joint webinars with blogs that have the target customers. [05:05] Educate and offer a deal, otherwise webinars won’t convert as well. [05:30] There’s a company that made $88 Million last year and all they do is affiliate marketing. [06:30] You have to make sure that you understand affiliate marketing, so you don’t lose your shirt. [06:47] When paying out your affiliates, don’t do net 30, do net 60. [06:59] That’s it for today! [07:02] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/14/20188 minutes, 4 seconds
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When SEO Goes Wrong How to Fix Your Declining Search Traffic | Ep. #651

In episode #651, Eric and Neil discuss how you can fix your declining traffic. Tune in to hear how you can fix problems with your SEO. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: When SEO Goes Wrong How to Fix Your Declining Search Traffic [00:54] When you haven’t changed anything and traffic declines, it could be the link algorithm, your content is outdated, or user experience isn’t that good. [01:22] Read Search Engine Journal, Search Engine Land, Search Engine Roundtable to see if you’re up to date on algorithms and changes to sites. [01:50] Use SEMRush and Moz to see indicators of change. [02:25] Look for correlation across the board. [02:38] Rusty Bricks looks for chatter on forums to see what problems arise for traffic. [02:55] It’s important to have quantitative and qualitative data. [03:00] Wicked Fire and Blackhatworld are good resources. [03:30] When traffic dropped for Neil, they ran experiments and tracked everything. [04:10] Make sure you are diversifying. [04:30] Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. [04:47] Sometimes your rankings may drop due to a change you made on your own website. [05:44] Always track your changes. [05:55] Don’t panic and be willing to take risks. [06;15] Look at it quarter over quarter. [06:40] WP Engine is great because you can revert to previous versions of your site. [07:04] That’s it for today! [07:07] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/13/20188 minutes, 5 seconds
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How Often Should You Run Experiments? | Ep. #650

In episode #650, Eric and Neil discuss how often you should be running experiments. Tune in to hear when, why, and how you should be running experiments. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Often Should You Run Experiments? [00:39] Eric thinks you should be running experiments every single week. [00:55] For Eric’s site, they run experiments on the site itself and the business. [01:05] They use North Star to run these experiments and Eric loves the Leaderboard function. [01:45] The more experiments you run, the better off you are. [01:52] However, it’s hard to run experiments when you don’t have enough traffic. [02:04] Once you get enough conversion points (500 per month), you can run 1-2 experiments per month because you will be able to see micro and macro conversions. [02:28] A micro conversion could be someone going to your checkout page. [02:36] A macro conversion could be more sales in general. [03:00] If you’re a small business, it’s ok to track micro conversions only. [03:22] In the short run, if you can’t optimize for conversions and sales, your experimentation should be around traffic generation. Use Similar Web, SEMRush, and AHREFS. [04:15] Managing Oneself is a short booklet that talks about the importance of feedback analysis. [05:14] There isn’t one experiment that will make you a major success, but rather a lot of little things that add up. [05:36] Make sure to break down the experiments to focus on tiny aspects of your business. [06:28] Running experiments over time lets you see what your strengths and weaknesses are. [06:44] That’s all for today! [06:46] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/12/20187 minutes, 49 seconds
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Is Twitch Worth Your Time? | Ep. #649

In episode #649, Eric and Neil discuss whether Twitch is worth your time. Tune in to hear why you might want to consider a new outlet. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Is Twitch Worth Your Time? [00:37] YouTubers are starting Twitch channels. [00:54] First and foremost, it claims to be the sixth most trafficked website in the world. [01:20] They have 15 Million daily active users. [01:28] 81% of users are male and 55% are between the ages of 18 and 34. [01:47] The numbers are impressive. [02:12] There are a ton of gamers on Twitch. Just because they are gamers, doesn’t mean they aren’t interested in other things. [02:39] Twitch is fourth in traffic in the US. [04:00] You don’t need a professional set-up. [04:11] There is a misconception that high-quality video is the only option. [04:52] If you create video, why wouldn’t you post it on every site available? [05:50] The content re-usage framework applies here. [06:11] If you’re already doing the work, you may as well post to Twitch. [06:26] That’s all for today! [06:30] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/11/20187 minutes, 33 seconds
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What Runs First? How to Prioritize Your Marketing | Ep. #648

In episode #648, Eric and Neil discuss how to prioritize your marketing. Tune in to hear what you should be doing before anything else. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What Runs First? How to Prioritize Your Marketing [00:50] If you are improving every week by 1-2%, this means you are improving by 50% per year, which is a good place to be, [01:16] Look at the funnel first: you can see in Google Analytics what’s working and what isn’t. [01:41] From there, you can determine what to focus on. [01:57] Look at what’s causing the biggest drop-off and run AB tests. [02:38] If you have a leaky bucket, you wouldn’t pour more water in. [02:53] Make sure your funnel is optimized before you drive a lot of traffic to it. [03:00] Both Eric and Neil know a man named Shaun Ellis who was on the growth team for Dropbox. [03:10] He went on to create Growth Hackers. They have since released a growth management tool. North Star. [03:40] North Star uses the ICE model (Impact, Confidence, Ease) [04:36] Average your scores in each category. [04:44] North Star allows you to test different hypotheses. [05:15] The problem with the ICE framework is that it only works if someone in your company knows marketing really well. [05:52] Once you fix your funnel, it’s all about driving traffic to your site/funnel. [06:00] The best traffic is paid traffic. [06:12] For paid traffic, you can try Facebook, Taboola, Outbrain, etc. [06:30] Measure traffic based on the ROI. [07:04] That’s all for today! [07:07] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/10/20188 minutes, 10 seconds
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How Posting Less Frequently on Social Media Will Get You More Traffic | Ep. #647

In episode #647, Eric and Neil discuss why you should post less frequently on social media. Tune in to hear what you should be doing instead. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Posting Less Frequently on Social Media Will Get You More Traffic [00:36] Eric used to use a tool Meet Edgar, but he doesn’t use it anymore because the engagement was too low. [00:55] By decreasing their social media posts, they focused on quality content instead. [01:30] MeetEdgar made the team lazy about social media traffic. [01:45] It should always be quality over quantity when it comes to social media posting. [02:24] If you keep posting crappy content, social media sites might bury your posts. [03:05] Don’t post for the sake of it, focus on high-quality content. [03:23] Neil would be lazy and just post a link to Facebook, but now he makes sure to add titles and descriptions, as well. [03:53] The VP of Marketing at Sales Hacker will write mini blog posts on social media, then add links to the full content. He will also tag people in the posts. [05:00] Post at least two to three times per week. Grant Cardone has great content, but doesn’t do well because he posts too often. [05:21] That’s all for today! [05:25] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/9/20186 minutes, 26 seconds
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How to Use Social Media to Dominate Google's Search Results | Ep. #646

In episode #646, Eric and Neil discuss how you can use social media to dominate Google’s search results. Tune in to hear how you can leverage social media to rank higher in Google. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Use Social Media to Dominate Google's Search Results [00:40] You have to create a lot of content. [00:50] You can use social media to rank for your brand, but also for a lot of other keywords or terms. [00:56] If you search for anything, Google will also bring up Twitter results. [01:30] By participating in all social media sites, you can show up for everything! [01:45] Eric helped an alarm company push up the results for their social profiles and buried their one negative Forbes review. [02:35] Link to your social profiles from your website. [02:52] The domain authority to these sites is so high already, that Google will push the results higher. [03:08] Participate actively on social media. [03:24] Make sure you engage other users on social media. [03:48] Listen to Eric and Neil’s episode about getting your social media profiles up and running/link building. [04:00] Make sure you cross-promote your social profiles once per month. [04:20] Get personal: social is meant to be about you. Talk about your team instead of the product. [05:00] That’s all for today! [05:03] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/8/20186 minutes, 5 seconds
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Here's How SEO is Going to Change in 2019 | Ep. #645

In episode #645, Eric and Neil discuss how SEO is changing. Tune in to hear what will become of SEO next year and how you can adapt. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: [00:38] SEO is heading towards voice search. [00:40] However, it’s not just SEO, it’s the world. Consider Amazon’s “Alexa”. [01:03] Search is changing, because people will ask an AI assistant as opposed to Googling. [01:56] There is a tool that was developed to help with semantic searches. [02:08] It looks for the meaning of what you are looking for (ex. What is love? And it will produce results that offer resources to answer that question). [02:50] AI and semantic searches are melding together. [03:09] Alexa the product is better at SEO, but the voice device outranks it. [03:25] Mobile is huge now. [03:33] If you are using a mobile phone, the search index you see is different than what you would get on a desktop. [03:50] It’s unclear how to monetize voice search thus far. [04:04] You need to be there, so once it’s monetized, you can jump on it. [04:46] Eric and Neil now have their podcast on Alexa and they are getting more listens. [05:20] That’s it for today! [05:22] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/7/20186 minutes, 22 seconds
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You Should Never Rely on SEO or Social Media Marketing | Ep. #644

In episode #644, Eric and Neil discuss why you should never rely on SEO or social media marketing alone. Tune in to hear why and how you should diversify your efforts. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: You Should Never Rely on SEO or Social Media Marketing [00:35] With social media sites, you are never in full control of your own destiny and you never want to put that in someone else’s hands. [01:00] Paid ads are great, but costs can go up or you can get banned. [01:26] Leverage SEO and Social, but you also need to diversify into things like paid advertising, email marketing, etc. [02:04] Be patient, get ONE thing working before you diversify. [02:47] When relying on social media channels, take your profits and diversify as quickly as possible. [03:05] Spend the money earlier on. [03:20] Once you have that multi-channel approach, make sure you are creating really high quality content. [04:00] Slow and steady wins the race with SEO. [04:11] It takes time and money to create great content. [04:44] Going for short-term hacks will screw you in the long run. [05:14] That’s all for today! [05:16] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/6/20186 minutes, 18 seconds
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The Best Marketing Tools For Under $100 | Ep. #643

In episode #643, Eric and Neil discuss the best marketing tools for under $100. Tune in to hear which marketing tools are free or low cost and still get the job done. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Best Marketing Tools For Under $100 [00:33] Eric likes BuzzSumo, because it lets you track your brand, certain keywords, and traffic coming into your site. [00:56] Neil likes SpyFu. It’s not as popular as SEMrush and AHREFS, but it’s a lot less expensive and has a lot of good data. You get similar results, so if you can’t afford the other services, this is a great option. [01:16] Wistia has a good free version you can use to make and post videos. [01:50] Sumo is a great way to collect emails and remarket to people. It’s an all-in-one free tool. [02:18] Frame.io streamlines the video-making process. It may run you over $100/year. [02:42] Survey Monkey is a great tool to help you get feedback from your customers; this is a way to qualitative data. [03:14] For heat mapping, Crazy Egg can’t be beat. [03:26] Convert Kit is for email blasts. While it doesn’t have full automation, it’s a useful and easy-to-use tool for marketers. [04:29] You don’t have to pay for these tools every month. Sometimes, you can use the free option and always upgrade for a month at a time. [04:40] That’s it for today! [04:50] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/5/20185 minutes, 51 seconds
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The Social Network That'll Drive You More Traffic Than Facebook | Ep. #642

In episode #642, Eric and Neil discuss the social media site that will drive more traffic to your site. Tune in to hear which social network you should be leveraging and what tactics you need to use. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Social Network That'll Drive You More Traffic Than Facebook [00:36] The social network that will get you more traffic than Facebook is LinkedIn! [00:45] It’s not popular, but it works better. [01:05] After the Microsoft acquisition, LinkedIn has stepped up their game. [01:14] When you post on LinkedIn, the post stays up longer and you get more engagement. [01:27] Facebook can do whatever they want, while LinkedIn is starving for content and needs to compete. [02:02] If you want organic traffic, use LinkedIn. [02:12] When Neil posts a video on LinkedIn, he gets anywhere from twice to seven times as many views as he would on Facebook. [03:03] To succeed on LinkedIn: take your video content and put it on LinkedIn. [03:11] To succeed on LinkedIn: Take the audio from your video content, turn it into a podcast and post on LinkedIn. [03:33] To succeed on LinkedIn: Post your blog posts on LinkedIn. [03:45] However, with blog posts you should put the title, first two paragraphs, and then a link to your site for the rest. [04:01] Engage with other groups and members. [04:16] That’s it for today! [04:20] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/4/20185 minutes, 21 seconds
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The Simplest Way to Bring People Back to Your Website | Ep. #641

In episode #641, Eric and Neil discuss the simplest way to lure people back to your site. Tune in to hear how you can increase your traffic and conversions. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Simplest Way to Bring People Back to Your Website [00:55] You either collect emails or get them to opt into push notifications. Then you have to continually urge them back to your site. [01:10] You can also get people to follow your social profiles, but they don’t convert. [02:00] Subscribers is a great email service, but you can also use ManyChat to push people back to your site. [02:40] Try retargeting, as well. Google Retargeting and you will probably come across Neil. [03:07] It is just putting a pixel on your site that alerts ad networks and lets them track visitors. This will then allow ad networks to spot your visitors and post relevant ads in their browser that will send them back to your site. [03:20] However, retargeting is expensive. [03:27] Neil agrees that email is a great technique and likes Mobile Monkey. [03:45] It’s harder to get traffic from Facebook ads now, so you should leverage sure things like email and chatbot marketing. [03:53] That’s it for today! [03:58] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/3/20185 minutes
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The Marketing Tactic You Must Master in 2018 | Ep. #640

In episode #640, Eric and Neil discuss the marketing tactic you need to master this year. Tune in to hear what one tactic you should be leveraging. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Marketing Tactic You Must Master in 2018 [00:33] Surprise: it’s branding! [00:49] Neil recently performed a survey to discover what causes people to engage with his brand. [00:57] He made sure it was an open-ended survey. [01:05] The answers were either that they saw him at a conference or watched his videos. [01:55] The reason Eric and Neil simulcast their podcasts on video is because people enjoy and engage with the videos more. [02:14] Even though it costs more upfront, it will pay off financially in the long run. [03:00] The market is very fragmented right now; the way people market and engage with content varies. [03:38] Make sure that you spread your content across the many different social media platforms, because you will reach different people on each one. [04:35] There are a lot of websites that get a lot of traffic, but bring in little revenue; so, Neil’s company has been buying them out in order to pick up the traffic. [05:10] That’s it for today! [05:14] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/2/20186 minutes, 14 seconds
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The Three Best Marketing Strategies | Ep. #639

In episode #639, Eric and Neil discuss the three best marketing strategies. Tune in to hear what three things you should be doing to increase your conversions. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Three Best Marketing Strategies [00:46] Posting less on Facebook, actually gets you more traffic. [01:14] Share your best pieces and you will get higher engagement. [01:40] Eric’s office has printed out and posted the Content Re-usage Workflow. [02:00] The framework says to start with a foundation, which will then give you options to spin the content down the line. [02:54] Google Analytics can now show you each person’s entrypoint to your site and what is causing a conversion. [03:05] Take the conversion data and take the low click-rate stuff and repurpose it. [04:15] Traffic that doesn’t convert isn’t worth your time. [04:37] That’s all for today! [04:44] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/1/20185 minutes, 44 seconds
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Small Things Make The Biggest Difference | Ep. #638

In episode #638, Eric and Neil discuss why the small things can make a big difference. Tune in to hear how many different facets go into creating a successful business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Small Things Make The Biggest Difference [00:36] At a past job, Eric took the footer links on the homepage and added more that said “Learn Web Design” and “Learn Web Development”. These small changes helped to improve the domain authority. [01:23] The Dropbox referral program isn’t what made their company, even though it helped. [01:35] Their explainer video was also a small thing that helped make a difference without making the only difference. [02:00] Dropbox offered a lot of little things to help create the powerhouse they are today. [02:15] It’s never just one thing, but rather a lot of little things that make up a successful company. [02:45] It’s like a video game: you are constantly leveling up. [03:38] Think about building things up, but remember not to do it in isolation. [04:00] Figure out how you can do one small marketing thing each and every week. [04:05] Even though you won't’ necessarily see the results every week, it will pay off in the near future. [04:20] When Eric started at Single Grain, the web traffic was 4000/month. Now, it is 100,000+/month. [04:30] This improvement was made over the course of four years. [04:41] Never expect immediate results. [05:16] Eric remembers grinding away until he got results. [05:44] It’s all about the journey! [06:06] For the first year that Eric was podcasting Growth Everywhere, he would spend six hours putting together all the facets of creating and uploading an episode. [06:17] He only got 9 downloads per day, but kept grinding away until he got more listeners. [06:30] Now, they get 80,000 listeners. [06:44] There was no one thing that made the podcast big, it was a combination of factors. [06:48] That’s all for today! [06:49] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/30/20187 minutes, 52 seconds
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SEO Will Never be as Good as Paid Ads! | Ep. #637

In episode #637, Eric and Neil explain why paid ads are better than SEO. Tune in to hear why you should be focused more energy on paid ads. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: SEO Will Never be as Good as Paid Ads! [00:34] Content pages generally rank higher than product pages. [00:59] While paid ads are expensive, you can direct traffic to pages that will generate the most cash. [01:10] The conversion rate is higher, because visitors will land on a page that is selling them something. [01:29] You just can’t control SEO as well as you can paid ads. [01:57] With paid ads, you can scale as much as you need to. [02:20] VC’s really like pouring money into SaaS companies. [02:44] Google and Facebook wouldn’t be worth what they are, if it wasn’t for paid ads. [03:30] People are moving campaigns from TV to the Internet. [04:05] Focus on paid ads before SEO, especially if you have a product or service. [04:34] That’s it for today! [04:37] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/29/20185 minutes, 39 seconds
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Is It Worth Spending $200 Per Blog Post? | Ep. #636

In episode #636, Eric and Neil discuss whether it is worth spending money on blog posts. Tune in to hear where your money should be going. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Is It Worth Spending $200 Per Blog Post? [00:33] Yes, it is worth the money! [00:45] The cost per blog depends on the industry. [00:50] It’s not about how much you pay, but rather if it is on the right topic, using the right keywords, etc. [01:05] You can’t be pushing or schilling in the post, it needs to educate. [01;20] Neil writes long-form blog posts. [01:40] It costs him well over $200 per blog post. [02:05] Start with a strong foundation and build from there (videos, webinars, facebook ads). [02:23] Singlegrain went from 4000 visitors per month to over 100,000 by using this strategy. [03:15] Every quarter, open up a tool like AHREFS, see the keywords for which you rank well and improve upon them or replicate that content. [04:01] Once you build a strong blog foundation, you can expand into other areas of media. However, don’t neglect your blog posts as a result. [04:15] You will get higher ROI by fixing up old content. [04:42] Clickflow is a tool to help you figure all this out. [04:58] If you spend money on a post, remember that it keeps generating traffic each and every month. [05:18] Google “Tom Tunguz and compound marketing” and you will get a great blog post about this very subject. [05:41] That’s it for today! [05:44] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/28/20186 minutes, 48 seconds
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95% of You Will Ignore This SEO Strategy | Ep. #635

In episode #635, Eric and Neil discuss an important SEO strategy. Tune in to hear what you may have been overlooking. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 95% of You Will Ignore This SEO Strategy [00:36] Branding is what separates good companies from the bad. [01:30] If you don’t know how popular a brand is, it’s hard to outrank them. [02:00] Neil’s strategy used to be: create good content, create value, wait for results. [02:04] This wasn’t the best strategy. [02:15] His best branding strategy was the “Who is Neil Patel?” campaign. [02:45] BuzzSumo has a great alert system that will help you track your brand. [02:51] Neil likes to use Google Trends, which is free. [03:03] Google Search Console is also a great way to track your progress. [03:10] GSC tracks farther back than 90 days, which is more helpful when gauging progress. [04:15] The stronger your brand, the higher your domain authority. [04:40] That’s it for today! [04:44] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/27/20185 minutes, 48 seconds
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The Straightest Road to Success | Ep. #634

In episode #634, Eric and Neil discuss the easiest way to be successful. Tune in to hear why experiments are key. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Straightest Road to Success [00:33] The key to success is experimentation! [00:51] A lot of people forget to build out an experimentation framework. [01:02] Neil will split his team into four groups and each group will submit ideas each week for “crazy” experiments they can run. [02:38] Each group needs to run experiments every week. [02:46] GrowthHackers created North Star, which helps you track experiments over time. [03:00] Northstar is a free service. [03:18] Try Google Experiments as another tracker. [03:34] Build experimentation into the fabric of your company. [04:00] It’s ok if experiments fail! [04:28] By doing radical experiments, you can learn how to grow your company at a fast pace. [04:50] Read Crazy Egg to learn more about experimentation. [05:01] That’s all for today! [05:04] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/26/20186 minutes, 8 seconds
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Don't Fall in Love With an Idea | Ep. #633

In episode #633, Eric and Neil discuss why you shouldn't fall in love with an idea. Tune in to hear what you should love in order to be successful. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Don't Fall in Love With an Idea [00:35] Most startups start with a totally different idea than what they are doing presently. [00:54] Don’t fall in love with an idea, fall in love with an industry. [01:55] As long as you stick with your industry, you can build upon that experience, as opposed to shifting to something else entirely. [02:18] It’s like compound interest: the moment you stop investing, you lose all that interest. [02:53] Stay in your lane. [03:01] In a Nathan Latka podcast interview, the discussion was about sticking with one industry instead of branching out into the unknown. [04:02] You need to love what you do, but make sure you love the industry. [04:20] Elon Musk had ZipTo, then Paypal, then SpaceX. Because he jumped industries, he struggled much longer before his success. [05:23] It’s like WOW: you need to keep levelling up. [06:00] That’s all for today! [06:04] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/20187 minutes, 6 seconds
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Stop Copying Your Competition | Ep. #632

In episode #632, Eric and Neil discuss why you shouldn’t copy your competition. Tune in to see why past techniques may not work for you today. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Stop Copying Your Competition [00:38] What worked for your competition won’t necessarily work for you. [01:17] The problem with content marketing is that there is now a lot more competition. [01:40] Whereas Neil had success within the first three months, it would take people a year to do the same today. [02:18] Costs of paid ads have gone up and bigger brands drive prices even higher. [03:00] What people were willing to spend years ago, was a lot less than you would have to spend today. [04:00] Just because one tactic worked for another company, doesn’t mean it will work the same way for you. [04:15] Dropbox referral programs worked in the past, but they probably wouldn’t work now. [04:50] If you’re in business to make money, you should do something else. [05:03] You have to be three steps ahead of everyone; think about what will be popular in the future. Spot trends. [05:40] Take chances and shoot for the moon. [05:50] That’s all for today! [05:53] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/24/20186 minutes, 54 seconds
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Don't Overthink Shit | Ep. #631

In episode #631, Eric and Neil discuss why it’s important to not overthink shit. Tune in to hear why overthinking could be ruining your business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Don't Overthink Shit [00:34] Everyone loves to come up with complex funnels. [00:48] When you make it complex, stuff is more likely to break down. [01:12] Start simple, then expand. [01:22] When Eric started, his channel was SEO. They wrote content and did a lot of guest posting. [01:43] They tried a complex marketing funnel, but it didn’t work. [01:55] They also were podcasting at the same time and then layered in content marketing once they got the hang of everything. [02:27] Just focus on the things that you are good at. [02:40] Don’t take on too much and you can layer things in later. [03:14] Why build a crazy marketing/sales funnel, when you haven’t tried a simple one in order to see if it would even work? [03:50] The boring growth is often the most sustainable growth. [05:06] Wait until the next marketing method has been effective and monetized by others, then jump on the bandwagon. You don’t have to be the first! [05:33] That’s all for today! [05:36] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/23/20186 minutes, 38 seconds
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How Successful Marketers Think | Ep. #630

In episode #630, Eric and Neil explain how successful marketers think. Tune in to hear what you should be doing to become a more successful marketer. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Successful Marketers Think [00:35] Successful marketers are numb to failure. [00:45] Most experiments are going to fail, but as long as you continue to improve by 1%/week, that will be a 50% gain over the course of a year. [01:13] Consistency is key! [01:20] It takes time to get things right, but you have to stay the course. [01:45] Eric writes thousands of blog posts, even though he has terrible grammar. He knows it is important to follow through and be consistent. [01:50] Be a T-shaped marketer. [02:30] Spot trends! If you are not good at spotting trends, keep reading news sites and stay on top of things. [03:25] Things change so quickly in marketing. [04:45] If you are not thinking about ROI, you are not going to succeed in the marketing world. [05:20] It’s important to be data-driven; the numbers do not lie. [05:59] Don’t be afraid to shake up whatever industry you are in. [06:12] Neil is willing to do this by taking competitors products or services, copying them, and then offering them for free. [06:51] That’s all for today! [06:57] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/22/20187 minutes, 59 seconds
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How to Start in SEO | Ep. #629

In episode #629, Eric and Neil Discuss how to get started in SEO. Tune in to hear what’s changed and how you can get a successful start doing SEO. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Start in SEO [00:45] The biggest thing that Eric and Neil are seeing right now is that the path to success has changed. [01:18] If you spend a year practicing SEO on your own website, that’s no longer the way to go. [01:35] You should practice on someone else’s older website. [01:52] Hit up a ton of people offering your services for free. [02:00] It’s easier to grow a business than it is to start one. [02:25] During a TED Talk Eric saw, a Harvard Professor outlined the three elements of trust: authenticity, empathy, and logic. [02:45] When you develop your skills for free, you will eventually earn clients. [03:14] You will probably have to email 15-17 people before you get a solid “yes” when it comes to offering your services for free. [03:40] Make sure that the person to whom you offer your services is as committed as you are. [03:59] Even if you are working for free, make sure you get a contract to get the time that you need. [04:38] A semantic search tool was just released from a developer at Google. [04:57] Be aware that this is the future of searching and it will affect your SEO. [05:42] SEO and Sales are similar. [05:58] SEO is trying to sell yourself and get a link. [06:04] Victor Antonio has a great YouTube page about sales. [06:24] Most new SEO workers focus on traffic from relevant keywords, which Neil thinks is a terrible idea. [06:37] Just because you get more relevant traffic, doesn’t mean you get more sales. [06:50] Instead, look at Google Analytics, see where your ROI is coming from, focus on increasing traffic to the landing pages with the most revenue. [07:21] That’s it for today! [07:25] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/21/20188 minutes, 26 seconds
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6 Minutes For the Next 60 Years of Your Entrepreneurial Journey | Ep. #628

In episode #628, Eric and Neil have a 6-ish minute chat about planning for the long-term. Tune in to hear why you should always focus on long-term goals and solutions. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 6 Minutes For the Next 60 Years of Your Entrepreneurial Journey [00:36] When you think about starting a business, most people think about “what problem should I solve?” [00:54] But you should also ask “will this problem that I’m solving still be relevant in the ensuing years?” [01:08] You don’t want to have to create a new business every few years. [01:30] Eric thinks Singlegrain will still be around in 20 years, but that it will have to evolve. [02:10] Five years into his business, Eric believes he still has a long way to go. [02:36] If you come up with a short-sighted solution, then you will have to start a new business every few years. It is easier to grow a business than it is to start one. [03:00] Elon Musk has a long-term plan to work towards getting people on Mars. [04:07] Often times, the most difficult problems to solve are also the most boring, but the boring stuff stands the test of time. [05:00] Neil believes marketing will always be around as a industry. [05:45] Focus on your strengths and then see how you can expand upon that. [06:10] Do the boring stuff! [06:36] Don’t focus on the short-term solutions or businesses. [06:53] That’s all for today! [06:58] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/20/20187 minutes, 59 seconds
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How to Find a CMO | Ep. #627

In episode #627, Eric and Neil discuss how you can find a CMO. Tune in to hear what you should be doing to grab your next successful CMO. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Find a CMO [00:33] They get hit up all the time for people looking to fill this position, but it is the hardest position to fill. [00:55] Tap into referral networks. [01:05] When Eric was hired at Treehouse, he was referred in. [01:27] Don’t just hire a CMO, have someone prove in a lesser position that they can deliver results for you. Have people work their way up. [02:55] Instead of having a CMO, just make the marketing department work together to guide the mission. [03:41] Contingency firms whose focus is on hiring executives is another way to go. [03:48] They will cost you a lot of money, but will deliver on the mission. [04:34] Org structures are different now, so it changes how you can operate. [04:38] To recap: referral networks work, contingency firms work, having NO CMO works. [04:48] That’s it for today! [04:50] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/19/20185 minutes, 51 seconds
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To Focus or Not to Focus, The Marketer's Dilemma | Ep. #625

In episode #625, Eric and Neil discuss where and how to focus your energy. Tune in to hear what you should actually be focusing on! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: To Focus or Not to Focus, The Marketer's Dilemma [00:50] People have different concepts of how marketing works. [01:02] Your tactics all depend on what your business is, what its status is, etc. [01:37] Pick a tactic that is working the best for you and focus all your energy on that. [01:55] Once that tactic is operating to its best abilities, add in other tactics. [02:24] Eric worked at a company that tried a bunch of different tactics and found video marketing worked the best, then focused all their energy on that. [03:14] Neil met the Legal Zoom/Shoedazzle CEO; he told Neil to have laser focus. [04:10] Steve Jobs said that he is better at saying “no” than other people. [04:40] If your growth rate is accelerating, hit the gas. If it’s decelerating, think about what you can improve. [04:55] That’s all for today! [05:02] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/18/20186 minutes, 4 seconds
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Why We Don't Watch The News | Ep. #626

In episode #626, Eric and Neil explain why they don’t watch the news. Tune in to hear why  television news is a waste of your time. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why We Don't Watch The News [00:33] The news media is just another business. [00:45] It’s a viewership-driven business and they thrive on ad revenue. [01:00] Instead, Eric follows different people on Twitter and gets his news from that. [01:20] TV news is just noise! [02:21] You can get your news by browsing news sites instead. [02:34] If something really important or big happens, you will most likely find out about it on Twitter or social media, anyway. [03:15] By not spending time posting on social media, you gain a lot of hours back. [03:44] To beat your competition, focus on your business and what matters as opposed to being obsessed with frivolous social media posts. [04:40] The Economist Espresso is one or two paragraphs and summarizes the most important stories. [05:00] “If you want to do well, stop wasting your time” -Neil [05:07] That’s all for today! [05:10] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/17/20186 minutes, 12 seconds
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How to Get More Out of Your Day | Ep. #624

In episode #624, Eric and Neil discuss how you can get more out of your day. Tune in to hear how you should be organizing your life. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Get More Out of Your Day [00:40] Google “Michael Hyatt Perfect Day”, which will explain how to block out your day. [00:53] Eric and Neil record at a set time every week. [01:07] Thursdays are Eric’s content days. Fridays are for his SAS products. [02:05] Eric will do networking events, dinners, etc., because it is a priority for growing his business. [02:40] Figure out your end goal and cut everything else out. [03:00] Neil doesn’t do networking events, rather he does actual tasks. [03:15] He feels that if he hasn’t accomplished his goals, he can’t rest, so he doesn’t care about work/life balance: he works through illnesses and holidays. [03:29] Mark Schuster did a blog post “Learning Before Earning”, which you should read. [04:09] The book, The One Thing, tells you to pick your most important goal and to just focus on that. [05:06] Building or fostering good habits is key. [05:15] You have to rank things to determine which is the most urgent/important. [05:42] Check out Rescue Time: It will show you how you are spending your time and allow you to cut the fat. [06:15] Delegate! [07:10] That’s all for today! [07:16] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/16/20188 minutes, 20 seconds
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Here's A Unique Way To Keep Your Brand Top Of Mind | Ep. #623

In episode #623, Eric and Neil discuss how you can stay top of mind. Tune in to hear what you should be doing to remain popular. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Here's A Unique Way To Keep Your Brand Top Of Mind [00:38] If you look at Drift, every time they launch a new feature, they always have a lot of fanfare and masquerade it as a product launch. [01:26] In 2017, Neil bought UberSuggest and relaunched it as a free tool in 2018. [01:45] He used Product Hunt to promote it. [02:15] Neil publishes to his blog 7 days a week! [02:32] You have to be relentless in order to stay top of mind. Tom Brady is a great example of relentlessness. [03:00] There is no one specific thing you can do to stay popular, but rather you have to try everything. [03:42] The rule of 7: someone has to see something 7 times before they convert. [04:10] By putting yourself out there, eventually, you will become top of mind. [04:51] Zoom doesn’t run a lot of ads, but they have billboards everywhere in San Francisco. They even bought a sponsorship at the arena where the Golden State Warriors play. [05:28] That’s all for today! [05:31] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/15/20186 minutes, 32 seconds
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Running Out of Marketing Ideas? Do this  | Ep. #622

In episode #622, Eric and Neil discuss what you can do when you run out of marketing ideas. Tune in to hear where you can find inspiration to get you out of a rut. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Running Out of Marketing Ideas? Do this [00:45] Eric opens Feedly, which has a bunch of marketing blogs, which can give him a bunch of ideas. [01:17] Nuzzle takes all of his Twitter followers and shows him who they are following. [01:34] Basically, go out and research in order to get new ideas. [01:47] Instead of doing more things, improve what you are already doing. [01:53] Try using Buzzsumo, SEMRush, AHREFS in order to see what your competitors are doing. [02:14] Re-write your competitors work and improve upon it. [02:46] Whatrunswhere shows you what banner ads your competitors are leveraging. [03:15] Keep things fresh: go look at your channels and update/upgrade them. [03:42] Crowdsource your ideas! [04:50] Listen to competitors’ podcasts, which will give you great ideas. Find out their numbers, see what’s working, and leverage this information to your advantage. [05:32] Eric did an episode of Growth Everywhere and his interviewee’s competitor was listening and reached out to Eric. [06:01] The competitor picked up some useful info, just from listening to the podcast. [06:25] That’s all for today! [06:29] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/14/20187 minutes, 32 seconds
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Marketers Are Full of Shit | Ep. #621

In episode #621, Eric and Neil explain how marketers are full of shit. Tune in to hear how you can decipher a bullshitter from a talented marketer. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Marketers Are Full of Shit [00:34] Marketers always talk a big game, but their results speak for themselves. [01:08] When hiring marketers, make sure whatever they claim to have done is backed up by proof. [01:45] Eric’s friend had to fire his marketing guy, because the marketer used up too many resources. [02:16] You must absolutely require proof of success and pay them for a trial period (run a series of paid tests). [02:48] Always test out a working relationship before you pull the trigger. [03:20] Neil doesn’t care what your title is, he is only focused on efficacy and results. [03:43] Eric and Neil can easily provide proof of their results. [04:05] “What is the most impressive win of your marketing career thus far?” is Eric’s favorite interview question. Once you start pressing for details, you can tell whether a candidate is lying. [04:40] Neil likes to show candidates his website and ask what they would do to fix any issues. [05:05] This is a great way to see if they can think on their feet or improve upon anything. It shows you if they know what they are talking about. [05:41] That’s all for today! [05:43] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/13/20186 minutes, 44 seconds
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7 Unorthodox Marketing Hacks You Ought to Leverage | Ep. #620

In episode #620. Eric and Neil discuss 7 unorthodox marketing hacks. Tune in to hear what you could be doing to drive conversions. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Unorthodox Marketing Hacks You Ought to Leverage [00:35] #1: When driving people to your website, less than 5% will convert. For the 95% that don’t convert, re-market them with an opposite pitch (logical vs. emotional). [01:22] #2: Every month, when Drift launches a new feature, they treat it as a product launch, which helps to keep them top-of-mind. Product Hunt is a great tool for this. [02:22] #3: There is a program on LinkedIn that gives a special button that populates their LinkedIn info into a form, so they have less work to do. This will increase your leads and conversions, because there is less work to be done [02:59] #4: Build a repurposing framework. Think about all the content you can take even further (turning a blog post into a video, social media post, webinar, etc.). [03:36] #5: To increase your traffic, start doing things people wouldn’t normally do. [04:01] The best way to get people from your blog to your landing page/product page is to place banner ads within your blog. [04:27] #6: Offer something for free for the cost of shipping. [04:57] Russell Brunson built his company by doing this. [05:10] #7: Give people options in your ads. [05:22] Within the first 30 seconds of a video about learning guitar, the instructor offered a link for beginners and a link for more advanced students. [06:04] That’s it for today! [06:06] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/12/20187 minutes, 7 seconds
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How to Audit Your Content in 5 Minutes | Ep. #619

In episode #619. Eric and Neil discuss how you can audit your content in 5 minutes. Tune in to hear how you can quickly improve your content. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Audit Your Content in 5 Minutes [00:34] Eric likes to use Screaming Frog Spider, an SEO tool that allows him to crawl his website like a search engine would. [01:06] There’s an annual fee, but it’s a great way to audit your content. [01:12] Neil likes to make a list of all his Wordpress content, see which topics are duplicates, then plugs that into Google Search Console. Once he sees which ones are ranking, he will combine the similar posts and update his links. [02:04] This is the quickest way to audit your content and this will increase your rankings. [03:05] Using a tool like AHREFS allows you to do content gap analysis, while also offering a look at your competitors. [03:25] Content auditing doesn’t take long! [03:43] Click flow helps to optimize organic click-through rates to drive your traffic up. [04:12] That’s all for today! [04:15] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/11/20185 minutes, 17 seconds
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Why You Shouldn't Hire Harvard Graduates | Ep. #618

In episode #618, Eric and Neil discuss why Ivy League graduates aren’t always the best marketers. Tune in to hear why you shouldn’t hire a Harvard grad. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why You Shouldn't Hire Harvard Graduates [00:35] People who come from Ivy League schools are smart and they are not saying not to hire them. [01:20] What you need to do, is hire people based on how creative they are and their past work. [01:38] If a candidate can turn a dud into a stud, they can probably do great work for you. [01:55] People who go to good schools are good at following instructions. When it comes to getting creative and thinking outside the box, they may not be able to do that. [02:40] When Eric was 22, there was a Harvard grad who was in the same position as Eric. The Harvard grad appeared to have no chutzpah and would come in and only do what he was told. This motivated Eric to work hard and be creative. [03:25] Affiliate marketers are the most creative, because they don’t operate based on rules. [04:15] People that operate outside boundaries and make difficult numbers work, are often successful affiliate marketers. [04:36] That’s all for today! [04:38] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/10/20185 minutes, 40 seconds
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Our Favorite Marketing WordPress Plugins of 2018| Ep. #617

In episode #617, Eric and Neil count out their favorite WordPress plugins. Tune in to hear what plugins you should be using to optimize your posts. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Our Favorite Marketing WordPress Plugins of 2018 [00:35] YouTube Subscribe Bar allows you to embed videos and include a subscribe button. However, the subscribe button will subscribe viewers to your channel instead of the channel from which the video was posted. [01:13] Yoast SEO Plugin has an XML sitemap generator. They create XML sitemaps the correct way, whereas other plugins do not. [01:37] Tools like Pretty Links help to shorten links and make them more visually appealing. [02:05] Exit Pop Ups works well with Hello Bar and Neil likes it because you can make your background an animated GIF. Animated GIFs tend to up your subscribers. [02:27] Wordable allows you to write a post in Google Sheets and then push it directly to Wordpress. [03:18] Gravity Forms is a great way to do integrations and collect payments. You can hook it in with Woocommerce or Zapier. [03:52] WP Embed Code Generator, which is great for creating embed codes for your infographics, so other people can use them. [04:09] A Blogging Checklist is an oldie, but a goodie. The checklist is an easy form for everyone to follow. It’s a dummy-proof solution. [04:46] That’s all for today! [04:49] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/9/20185 minutes, 49 seconds
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7 Social Media Hacks That'll Make You Stand Out From The Noise | Ep. #616

In episode #616, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 hacks you can use to stand out from the crowd. Tune in to hear what you should be doing to make an impression. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Social Media Hacks That'll Make You Stand Out From The Noise [00:42] #1: Neil took the most popular influencers and had them take photos of themselves holding signs that said, “Who is Neil Patel?”. Over the years, he has closed deals because people remembered this campaign. [01:26] #2: Allbird has custom illustrations and videos on Instagram. That kind of thing will help you stand out. [02:06] #3: See what’s working for your competitors and is getting them the most shares. Then, create similar content or posts. [02:38] #4: Social Blade shows stats for YouTube. You can see channel’s growth rates and what helped them achieve that growth. This will help you figure out what tactics to copy. [03:23] #5: Increase engagement by boosting posts to people on your fan page. [04:11] #6: Build pods with like-minded people and power-like each other’s posts. [04:38] #7: Figure out what each social network is missing. Facebook is trying to work on video, LinkedIn has a lot of gaps, etc. If you give the social network what they are lacking, they will promote it. [05:34] That’s all for today! [05:36] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/8/20186 minutes, 40 seconds
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Which Marketing Channels Have The Best ROI | Ep. #615

In episode #615, Eric and Neil debate which marketing channel has the best ROI. Tune in to hear on which channel you should be focusing your energy. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Which Marketing Channels Have The Best ROI [00:35] Content marketing is one of the best options for good ROI. [00:40] On the other hand, Neil thinks using paid ads are the best. [01:06] You have to think of scalability and return on investment. [01:30] With content marketing, you could spend $1 Million and generate $10 Million, whereas with paid ads, you could spend $50 Million and generate $100. [01:40] If you combine those two channels, you could have a “monster” business. [02:00] One channel could work better than the other depending on the business. [02:25] A woman Neil met at a conference gets all her business through Facebook ads. [02:50] Another company grew solely off of social media paid ads, which proves this is a popular and successful method. [03:15] If you layer paid ads with content marketing, you will have twice as much business. [03:42] If you want to know which will produce the highest ROI for you, run some tests. [04:02] If you are not sure which channels to use, check out what is working for your competitors using SEMRush or BuzzSumo. [04:20] Think about where your audience is “hanging out” and tailor your approach. [04:42] If you need to need to go back to Marketing 101, read The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing. [04:46] That’s all for today! [04:49] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/7/20185 minutes, 50 seconds
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The Only 10 Marketing Tools You Need | Ep. #614

In episode #614, Eric and Neil count out the 10 marketing tools you absolutely need. Tune in to hear which tools you should be using to help increase your revenue. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Only 10 Marketing Tools You Need [00:45] Marketers use too many tools and it was proven in a study. [01:01] #1: AHREFS is the tool that is great for competitive analysis or even analyzing your own performance. [01:30] #2: Google Analytics helps you track what is effective and compare yourself to your competition. [02:14] #3: Zoom is all-in-one webinar software. You can live chat with your team or have your webinar viewed by up to 10,000 people at a time. [02:52] #4: BuzzSumo is a way to track social media shares. [03:08] #5: Convert Kit or Drip as email service providers. Use something that is intuitive like these products. [03:39] #6: Crazy Egg is a heat-mapping tool that Neil helped to create. It does heat-map recording, scroll maps, AB tests, etc. [04:03] #7: Clickflow or Google Search Console (Neil is one of the co-founders of Clickflow). These products allow you to see which ones of your articles are popping and which are not. You can then optimize your titles and content using these tools. [04:20] #8: Subscribers is a great way to get people back to your website (you can use any chat bot as well). [04:55] #9: Sprout Social or Buffer are social media management tools. You can manage multiple accounts from one place. [05:19] #10: HubSpot helps to track sales-qualified leads and offers a lot of free tools. [05:37] That’s it for today! [05:40] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/6/20186 minutes, 44 seconds
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Why We Work So Hard  | Ep. #613

In episode #613, Eric and Neil explain why they work so hard. Tune in to hear why they spend so much time working and whether it is worth it. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why We Work So Hard [00:43] Neil says he works so hard because he loves what he does and he also has nothing better to do. [00:50] He loves it so much it doesn’t feel like work for him. [01:01] Eric loves playing games and finds that marketing is a fun game for him (in terms of strategizing). [01:58] He is addicting to winning. [02:30] One of Neil’s partners said marketing is like a drug. [03:03] Eric sees systems of processes and finds them to be like puzzle pieces. [03:35] Business is a game that never ends. [04:01] Though Neil clearly grew up an Upper-Middle Class kid, he still had aspirations of being “rich” and privileged. [04:12] Eventually, he realized money doesn’t equate to happiness, but the challenges of the job were satisfying. [04:38] Figure out what your motivation is and once you find that, keep pushing forward. If you don’t love what you do, don’t do it! [05:32] Eric believes that when you work all the time, you get to meet a wide array of interesting people, which is beneficial and it evens out all the hours worked. [06:04] That’s it for today! [06:07] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/5/20187 minutes, 8 seconds
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The Craziest Marketing Tactic Ever | Ep. #612

In episode #612, Eric and Neil discuss their craziest marketing schemes. Tune in to hear some out-there ideas that may work for you, as well. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Craziest Marketing Tactic Ever [00:36] The craziest thing Eric has ever done was bet an entire company (54 employees, 5 months of cash in the bank). [01:02] He bet everything on video marketing in order to hit numbers. [01:19] He was even surprised that it worked. The company now does $25 Million/year in business. [01:39] At the same time, Neil was spending $20 to acquire a customer and generating $200. [02:02] The craziest thing Neil has ever done was to launch the “Who is Neil Patel?” campaign. Though he got a lot of hate for it, it proved to be very successful. [02:42] It caused everyone to Google his name, which made his brand query shoot up, his search traffic skyrocketed, and his ranking improved. [03:12] You can achieve this by creating quizzes or paying celebrities to be part of an ad campaign, as examples. [03:50] Marketing works whether people love or hate the campaign. [04:32] Buying websites is another great way to improve your ranking. [04:55] Eric wanted to rank for elder-care related keywords, so he bought out some elder-care sites. [05:45] The site would then redirect to their main landing page. [05:52] That’s it for today! [06:01] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/4/20187 minutes, 4 seconds
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How to Do SEO Without Writing Content | Ep. #611

In episode #611, Eric and Neil discuss how you can improve your SEO without writing more content. Tune in to hear what steps you can take to increase site traffic without having to write new content. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Do SEO Without Writing Content [00:35] Use Google Search Console to see which pages have a high impression count, but low click-through rate. [01:01] In order to increase traffic to your site, improve your title or meta-description. [01:26] Neil’s most popular pages are the ones with a tool, his blog, and his homepage. [01:44] Whatever business you’re in, create a tool for it. You don’t have to do this from scratch! You can buy a script for what you need. [02:18] Buy other websites via BizBuySell, Flippa, or FE International. [02:49] Brian Dean runs Backlinko, has thirty-something blog posts and gets near 200,000 visitors per month. [03:05] He gets good traffic by improving his existing content. [03:33] You can generate traffic and raise your ranking by improving your website’s design. [03:37] Neil was the co-founder of Kiss Metrics and they added a lot of infographics to their site, which increased traffic. [04:01] That’s all for today! [04:04] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/3/20185 minutes, 6 seconds
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How to Double Your Leads With These 7 Hacks | Ep. #610

In episode #610, Eric and Neil discuss 7 useful hacks that will double your leads. Tune in to hear what you could be doing to increase your business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Double Your Leads With These 7 Hacks [00:33] Hack 1: Use the most relevant lead magnet. [00:38] A lead magnet is an ebook, a checklist, etc. [01:07] Hack 2: Remarket visitors to your site. [01:15] Show them a landing page with the opposite pitch of your main landing page. [01:33] Remarketing is effective, because people come to your site via different pages. [01:55] Hack 3: Use a pop-up tool to collect leads. [02:02] Great pop-up tools: Hello Bar and Opt-in Monster. [02:21] Hack 4: If you are doing B2B, use LinkedIn’s pre-populating forms. [02:48] Your conversion rate will go up, because it fills out the form for the potential customer, saving them time and effort. [02:52] Hack 5: Use chat bots. [03:02] You can use Facebook’s free tool, Intercom, Drift, or Many Chat. [03:33] Hack 6: Get people to subscribe or opt-in via push notifications. [04:05] Try using Subscribers. [04:40] Hack 7: Build tools and give them away for free. [05:12] UberSuggest is a great example of this. [05:20] That’s all for today! [05:22] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/2/20186 minutes, 23 seconds
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Do You Really Need More Backlinks to Outrank Your Competition? | Ep. #609

In episode #609, Eric and Neil discuss whether you really need more backlinks to outrank your competition. Tune in to hear what you can do to improve your ranking. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Do You Really Need More Backlinks to Outrank Your Competition? [00:34] Eric doesn’t think you need more backlinks. [00:54] Sometimes, a wikipedia post will rank higher than others because they have domain authority. [01:15] However, Eric and Neil don’t even check their domain authority anymore. [01:21] When you’re starting off, this is something you need to check, but once you are more established, it doesn’t matter. [01:41] Neither Eric or Neil even knows how many backlinks they have. [02:15] To win business, Eric’s company will show companies how many backlinks they have as compared to their competitors. [02:30] Once you’ve been working with a customer for a year or two, you produce good content, build natural links, create videos, create podcasts, and you no longer check on backlinks. [03:00] The simplest way to outrank your competitors: go to Google Search Console, check your URL’s with a lot of impressions, but low clicks, then re-write it by fleshing it out and adding in pertinent keywords. You will find that your ranking for those keywords will increase and you will outrank your competitors without having to build more links. [03:30] Sometimes, checking backlinks is based merely on ego, as nothing annoys people more than their competitors having more backlinks and higher domain authority. [03:55] Clickflow is a great tool that shows you when your impression count is too low. This means you should improve the title or meta-description. [04:16] Sometimes, adding popular keywords to your title will help boost your ranking. [04:42] That’s it for today! [04:46] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/1/20185 minutes, 48 seconds
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Email Marketing Is Dying (and Here's What You Should Do Next) | Ep. #608

In episode #608, Eric and Neil discuss what you should do in light of the fact that email marketing is dying. Tune in to hear what avenues you should pursue to mitigate the loss of traffic through email marketing. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Email Marketing Is Dying (and Here's What You Should Do Next) [00:34] Everyone thinks no one uses email anymore, which is a false assumption, especially if you work in the corporate world. [00:55] Although email marketing is dying, that is only for the younger demographics. [01:15] Email isn’t as effective as it used to be, but as long as you leverage all the other channels, you can still do well. [01:40] Combine emails, push notifications, and chat bots; you will get back some of the traffic you lost through email marketing. [02:00] Neil spoke to someone who works in Dubai and he still makes all his money through email marketing to an older audience. [02:21] Eric loves to use Subscribers.com, Many Chat, and text messaging to market to a younger audience. [02:58] Sly Broadcast is a great tool that Eric loves. [03:18] This tool will allow you to drop a voicemail into someone’s inbox without having the phone ring. [03:40] Cut the fat on the tools, though. Too many tools spreads your focus too thin. [04:25] Neil’s team uses fewer than 10 tools internally. [04:32] They use Skype, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, AHREFS, SEMRush, Subscribers, Hello Bar, Hubspot, and possibly one or two more at the most. [05:00] Don’t go beyond ten tools, because it is overwhelming. [05:15] If you want to do well and remain actionable, using too many tools will prevent that. [05:30] That’s it for today! [05:32] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/31/20186 minutes, 31 seconds
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We Bought $100,000 Worth of Backlinks (and Here's What Happened Next) | Ep. #607

In episode #607, Eric and Neil discuss what happened when they purchased backlinks. Tune in to hear whether this is still a valid marketing method. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: We Bought $100,000 Worth of Backlinks (and Here's What Happened Next) [00:40] Eric and Neil no longer buy links, but did so during the earlier parts of their careers. [00:55] They purchased random sites with no relevance to their industries. [01:30] Link buying is bigger than it used to be and Google isn’t banning any of the purchased sites. [01:55] Sites will spend $100,000 on backlinks, but they are not getting the traffic that they used to. [02:02] Google is now using a lot of factors such as brand queries, user metrics, on-page SEO, Hummingbird, and Rank Brain. [02:45] Paid advertising is the biggest trend right now and it’s working. [03:00] Buying links is the old SEO, instead you should think about ways to repurpose and create great content. [03:26] Neil uses blogging, video, and podcasting as marketing methods. [03:31] This all can lead to bigger and better opportunities. [04:12] That’s it for today! [04:16] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/30/20185 minutes, 16 seconds
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How to Outrank Your Competitors by Copying | Ep. #606

In episode #606, Eric and Neil discuss how you can outrank your competitors simply by copying them. Tune in to hear how and what you should be copying. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Outrank Your Competitors by Copying [00:53] Single Grain went from 4000 visitors/month to 100,000 visitors/month by copying great ideas from his competitors. [01:20] Take the best techniques, posts, podcasts and spin it to make it more useful. [01:36] Dr. Axe is a website that crushed the competition. [01:58] Dr. Axe checked which of their competitors’ URLS were getting the most traffic, had the fewest backlinks, and then wrote better versions of those pages. [02:57] This got them to 20 Million visitors per month. [03:34] AHREFS is one of Eric and Neil’s favorite tools. It can do a content gap analysis, which will help you see where others are failing. Fill in that gap! [04:25] Neil wrote The Beginners’ Guide to Online Marketing. It cost him around $20,000 or $30,000. [04:51] It was a combination of the strongest pieces out there; he made it more detailed, easier to digest, and combined text with infographics to make it more appealing. [05:05] A lot of people are doing 10x or 100x content. [05:20] Think how you can apply Neil’s techniques to your product or service in your industry. [05:52] If you continually create new content on the same topic, Google won’t know which page to rank higher, so they won’t rank them well at all. [06:07] Make sure your pages are more detailed and don’t repeat content. [06:11] That’s all for today! [06:13] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/29/20187 minutes, 15 seconds
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Quantity vs Quality: What's Better For Link Building? | Ep. #605

In episode #605, Eric and Neil discuss whether you should focus on quantity or quality when it comes to link building. Tune in to hear what you might be doing wrong. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Quantity vs Quality: What's Better For Link Building? [00:43] Neil finds that neither proves more useful than the other. Slow and steady wins the race. [01:02] This means whether you post ten links per month or three with high quality content, consistency is the only thing that matters. [01:52] You never consider link-building when you’re starting your business, but it matters. [02:20] When starting out, focus on letting people know who you are and what your brand is. [02:45] Eric builds the majority of his links on Singlegrain. [02:56] He and his company focus on quantity and find that quality isn’t always a factor. [03:15] Now, Singlegrain pulls in 100,000 visitors per month. [03:25] Don’t post junk, but quality rarely matters. [03:45] Don’t always link back to your homepage, rather provide relevant information. [04:25] Though it’s not the sexiest answer, time is always your friend and visitors will grow in time if you remain consistent. [04:28] That’s all for today! [04:31] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/28/20185 minutes, 32 seconds
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How to Convert Your Visitors Into Repeat Visitors | Ep. #604

In episode #604, Eric and Neil discuss ways you can convert site visitors into repeat visitors. Tune in to hear how you can increase your conversions and revenue. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Convert Your Visitors Into Repeat Visitors [00:45] 25-30% of Single Grain’s visitors are repeat visitors. [00:48] Most people will have this percentage of repeat visitors. [01:12] Collect email addresses and re-market to them. [01:30] People on your email list will be the highest converting channel. [01:36] Emails account for 30% of Overstock’s sales. [01:55] Made a lead magnet. [02:10] Use Beacon.by to make checklists and ebooks. Other helpful tools are: Canva and Hello Bar. [02:40] Use multiple channels; try push notifications. [02:45] To facilitate this, try Subscribers, Push Crew, or One Signal. [03:00] Chat bots are still effective (not as much as last year). You can get 40% of those people to your website. [03:24] You can use RSS to blog. [03:50] It’s a quick and easy way to blast everything. [04:10] Neil write his emails manually, which may make his blasts more successful. [04:30] Tailor your titles and content to each outlet (email, social, etc.). [05:00] Use email, push, chat bots, and any new marketing channel to get people to your site. [05:14] The goal is to engage with people as many times as possible. [05:55] Check out Neil’s guides on Quicksprout. [06:12] If you Google online marketing, Neil is always one of the top results. [06:38] Don’t forget about retargeting! [06:50] That’s all for today! [06:52] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/27/20187 minutes, 53 seconds
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How to Growth Hack Your Company by Copying Hubspot | Ep. #603

In episode #603, Eric and Neil discuss ways you should emulate HubSpot. Tune in to hear the ways in which HubSpot is successfully converting people into customers. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Growth Hack Your Company by Copying Hubspot [00:35] Eric had one of the HubSpot VP’s, David Cancil, who is now the CEO of Drift, on Growth Everywhere. [00:47] David said that Hubspot got a lot of its clients/sales from it website grader tool. [01:04] When it comes to software, you want to give away something everyone wants. [01:18] Even if you release a cheaper version of coveted software and give it away for free, you will get a lot more traffic. [01:43] You can even apply this to physical products. [02:10] “Marketing is a race to the bottom.” -Neil [02:25] Neil bought and re-launched UberSuggest; did little to no marketing; and offered free versions of his competitors apps or software. [02:50] Russell Brunson offered a free book for which you only had to pay shipping. [03:15] Outgrow is a great free tool you can use and customize to suit your needs. [03:35] Lead Quizzes and the book Ask help you figure out what kind of questions you should be asking your customers. [04:10] Quizzes aren’t effective unless the product is relevant to the result of the quiz. [05:05] Hubspot personalizes the site to each visitor and welcomes you back by name. [05:24] Personalizing the experience will help conversion rates. [05:35] Amazon is also good at personalizing their experience. [06:05] You can easily use Upwork or CodePen or Top Down to hire workers/developers. [06:35] Product tools are the best way to market. [07:15] That’s all for today! [07:18] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/26/20188 minutes, 19 seconds
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7 Simple Copy Hacks That'll Allow You to Sell Anything | Ep. #602

In episode #602, Eric and Neil count out 7 hacks that will help you increase your revenue. Tune in to hear these great hacks! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Simple Copy Hacks That'll Allow You to Sell Anything [00:35] #1: Take a look at what everyone in your space is doing. [01:03] Focus your copy on a niche instead of directly competing with others content. [01:33] By tailoring to a specific audience, your conversions will go up. [01:54] #2: Check out Backlinko. [02:01] All the posts are easy to read. Model yoru content after this. [02:40] #3: Integrate testimonials and case studies that prove your point. [03:10] Make sure you include more than one testimonial. [03:20] Make it more of a story. [03:33] #4: Emaildrips will help you draw inspiration on what to do next. [03:59] #5: Do the opposite pitch of what is on your landing page. [04:30] Most of your visitors won’t convert, but re-market to your core audience. Send them to a different landing page and try a more emotional pitch. [05:10] #6: Generate a sense of urgency (Swiped is a great resource for this). [06:15] #7: Make sure you have a relevant call to action. [06:45] Relate your calls to action to everything you see on your homepage. [07:04] That’s all for today! [07:06] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/25/20188 minutes, 8 seconds
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The One Essential Thing That Most Marketers Miss | Ep. #601

In episode #601, Eric and Neil discuss the one thing that Marketers tend to overlook. Tune in to hear what you might be neglecting in your business plan. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic:The One Essential Thing That Most Marketers Miss [00:50] You can’t build something great without a great team. [01:22] Hiring and recruiting are the biggest marketing hacks out there, but people often don’t think about this. [01:41] Algorithms always change and it makes it hard to stay popular or “on top”. [02:20] It doesn’t matter what channel you’re marketing through, but rather your brand is most important. [02:41] Focus on providing an amazing customer experience. [02:48] Use Zappos as an example of great customer service, [03:51] The CEO of Priceline realized that at the end of the day, it was all about his team and the people that make up the company. [04:49] Who? Is a great book that will teach you about the psychology of team building. [05:04] Primal Branding is another good resource. [05:18] Instead of spending time and money on logo and image, spend the time with your customers. [05:45] That’s it for today! [05:47] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/24/20186 minutes, 48 seconds
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How to Generate Traffic From Instagram When You Have No Followers | Ep. #600

In episode #600, Eric and Neil explain how you can generate traffic on Instagram. Tune in to hear how you can leverage social media in order to grow your business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Generate Traffic From Instagram When You Have No Followers [00:40] Make sure you’re using the right tags. [00:43] There are tools like RiteTags to help you with this. [01:04] Promote your Instagram on your other social accounts. [01:10] Get the most engaged people to follow you. [01:18] The more engaged your followers, the more viral your post will end up being. [01:28] Eric finds the most engaged users in his industry and engages them on social media. [01:52] Start doing stories and when people watch, get them to go to your website. [02:13] Instagram Pods are a way of getting people together and like each other’s posts. [02:57] Eric likes Unity Influence, which is a platform where you can find influencers (NOTE: Eric has invested in this company). [03:22] When someone likes 20 pictures all at once, it doesn’t have as great an effect. If someone likes your photo and nothing else, your post will get a bigger bump. [03:54] Eric hired a company that kept reposting other people’s motivational quotes and doing power likes. [04:05] This doesn’t actually add value, so if you’re going to do something like that, you may as well use Canva. [04:25] You also need to have the right content that caters to your target audience. [04:32] Also, consider buying another Instagram account. [04:45] The account that you buy doesn’t have to be active before you buy it, but it should be in your field. [05:20] That’s it for today! [05:23] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/23/20186 minutes, 26 seconds
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How To Run A Virtual Marketing Team | Ep. #599

In episode #599, Eric and Neil discuss how you can run a virtual marketing team. Tune in for tips on how to manage remote workers. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How To Run A Virtual Marketing Team [00:33] Neil was listening to Masters of Scale and the CEO of Zoom was talking about how 50% of their talent are remote workers. [01:05] Eric hires people from all over and they work remotely. [01:17] He does it not because remote workers are cheaper (they aren’t), but because they are talented. [01:45] Eric and Neil have been tapping into the virtual market for 10-15 years. [02:07] When running a virtual team, people have to specialize. [02:31] Neil finds that communication is better when everyone is on site. [03:10] 1:1 meetings are key for direct reports. [04:17] When you want people to perform their best, give them KPIs and other marks to hit; goal-setting is key. [05:40] Eric’s team uses Bonusly, which allows you to award points to people, which then translate to online dollars. It becomes a recognition tool that encourages a bit of competition. [06:15] On the agency side, they use HubStaff, which tracks the time of your employees. [06:36] It’s important to have a record of the time your virtual employees are working. [06:54] This doesn’t mean you should be a micromanaging snoop! [07:25] If you have to do this, they are probably not the right employee. [07:40] Virtual employees need to have a lot of discipline. [07:55] Eric and Neil operate their businesses using the Traction model. [08:24] Eric read The Coaching Habit and thinks it contained useful information for running a business. [08:52] That’s all for today! [08:54] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/22/20189 minutes, 56 seconds
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7 Crazy Marketing Experiments That Will Change Your Business | Ep. #598

In episode #598, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 crazy ways you can improve your business. Tune in to hear how you can attract more customers and increase revenue! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Crazy Marketing Experiments That Will Change Your Business [00:40] #1: Run brand-related experiments. [01:04] Google relies on many factors when it comes to ranking and if people are searching for you, your rank will probably be higher. [01:47] #2: Build a repurposing framework. [02:35] Over 10% of podcast listeners make over 6 figures! [02:53] #3: Create your own podcast or advertise on some. [03:20] #4: Build a remarketing funnel that uses videos to tell your story. [04:19] Video has ten times more brand awareness than text or other forms of marketing. [04:30] #5: Showcase your daily life. [04:45] By documenting your work life, you will find that you will have an engaged community. [05:18] #6: What’s old is new again. [05:29] While people are spending on digital, this doesn’t negate the efficacy of older methods. [06:09] #7: If you are selling a high-ticket item and selling to wealthy clientele, consider sending a courier to their home or office with $1000 in cash and a note explaining that you want 30 minutes of their time. [06:50] A lot of people will take the call. [07:02] That’s it for today! [07:04] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/21/20188 minutes, 6 seconds
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How to Market an ICO | Ep. #597

In episode #597, Eric and Neil discuss how you should market an ICO. Tune in to hear tips on how to approach marketing this new industry. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Market an ICO [00:33] An ICO is an “Initial Coin Offering”. [00:36] A lot of people are releasing cryptocurrencies. [01:03] If you are a marketing agency, when working with an ICO, you have to “cover your ass”. [01:55] Some of the ICO’s have bad websites. [02:21] They’re using bad animations and insider lingo that doesn’t help to further their business. [02:40] You will do much better if you don’t use insider lingo and instead create a simplistic video explaining your product and its value. [03:10] Keep it simple! [03:17] ICO are now maxing out their Telegram groups (which means they have more than 75,000 people in that group). [03:45] One way to grow your telegram group is to blast your email list. Eric did this when working with Polygram. [04:00] The first email drove people to the Telegram group. [04:15] They also airdropped tokens for free because of referral programs, etc. [04:44] Celebrity endorsements aren’t the best idea. Instead, use crypto-influencers, as they draw in the right type of customer. [05:20] Right now, there are a lot of people writing white papers. You want the write type of people writing these (professors, influencers, etc.). [06:00] You can use Inbound Junctions to create press for your ICO. [06:07] Leverage email lists. [06:10] Promote partnerships with other ICO’s. [06:15] Create a Reddit channel. [06:31] Engagement is so important. [06:50] Have people manage communities and chat rooms. [07:12] Facebook has banned any sales ads referencing cryptocurrency. [07:53] That’s all for today! [07:55] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/20/20188 minutes, 58 seconds
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How to Convert Leads into Customers | Ep. #596

In episode #596, Eric and Neil explain how you can convert leads into customers. Tune in to hear what steps you can take to increase your sales revenue. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Convert Leads into Customers [00:34] Eric and Neil both get leads from their website, but only convert about 5% into customers. [00:52] Converting comes down to nurturing, because you have to coax people into being ready to buy. [01:05] If 5% of your leads are qualified, you could follow up in various ways, but it could take a long time. [01:48] Eric’s company sends an introductory email. [02:02] He has also created a great channel via the Growth Everywhere podcast. [02:29] Nurture people with content over and over. [02:39] Most of your site visitors and leads will buy right away, but many will be hard to convert over time. [03:03] Real-person engagement helps convert people who aren’t sure. [03:14] This means attending conferences, hosting live events, Facebook Live Q&A’s, etc. [03:40] When you do polls using Zoom, you can ask people questions that will help you find new ways to approach your customers. [04:05] See which of the people you are trying to convert are in your area and make sure they attend a live event. [04:54] You should also be engaging your customers on social media, which is a great way to convert. [05:16] When people have questions or problems, don’t pitch your product, just be there to answer questions and prove yourself useful. [05:46] That’s it for today! [05:58] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/19/20186 minutes, 52 seconds
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How to Engage with Your Social Media Fans When They Keep Ignoring You | Ep. #595

In episode #595, Eric and Neil discuss the best ways to engage people on social media. Tune in to hear what you could be doing differently. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Engage with Your Social Media Fans When They Keep Ignoring You [00:36] Facebook recently tweaked their algorithm, which means you will probably have to pay more for paid ads. [00:56] Even if you do it wrong, you will get more engagement. [01:15] Neil used to only do text-based articles, but he found that videos gives him more reach and engagement. [01:41] Create more than one type of engagement. [02:27] Offer a giveaway that encourages referrals in order to participate. [03:01] Video is the content that currently drives the most engagement. [03:20] Eric and Neil were called out on their Facebook page for not engaging their followers and just leaving the page to operate on its own. [03:36] Ultimately, the person who called them out was right. [03:52] If you see people asking industry-related questions on social media, even if they are not asking you specifically, respond to them! This is a great way to get more customers and fans. [04:30] At the end of the day, Eric and Neil messed up and broke their process. [04:58] One way to engage your audience is to help people out when they are contacting you to ask questions. [05:03] Join industry-related groups on Facebook and get in the mix. [05:16] Messenger bots are a great way to engage people, as well. Try Mobile Monkey. [05:36] Do your best to integrate live feed options provided by Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, etc. [06:15] Make personalized messages for each site visitor, which will help to engage them (via chatbots). [06:46] That’s it for today! [06:48] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/18/20187 minutes, 52 seconds
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7 Unique Marketing Systems that Work | Ep. #594

In episode #594, Eric and Neil count the 7 unique marketing systems that always work. Tune in to hear what steps you should be taking to increase your revenue. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Unique Marketing Systems that Work [00:36] #1: Neil likes doing three meetings each week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday). [00:49] Every Monday, they split up into teams of three and brainstorm ways to further the business. On Wednesday, they implement those ideas, and on Friday they discuss the results. [01:18] #2: At Eric’s company, they have an “innovation meeting” twice a month. [01:25] They do it over lunch in a conference room and they discuss movements in the industry. Everyone must participate and share. [02:10] #3: Create a team and a system to make your content more popular. [02:19] In Neil’s company, they have a team that specializes in improving previous content. [02:54] #4: Refer to Traction: The Entrepreneur’s Operating System. [03:14] Eric’s team has this type of meeting every Monday. These meetings involve scoreboards, to-do lists, and quarterly rocks. [03:45] This allows his team to systematically move forward. [03:53] #5: A re-test system. Things that worked a year ago are not going to work today. [04:09] Google, Facebook, or LinkedIn authorization used to drastically increase conversions, but now, because of privacy issues, in some cases it is decreasing conversions. [04:36] When running AB tests or marketing experiences, list them out and note the results for each one. [04:43] Take all the winners and re-test them a year from then. [05:08] #6: Personalized and scale your marketing. [05:24] Clearbit has a nice API, which Eric’s company uses to enrich emails and chats. [05:46] On Growth Everywhere, Eric spoke with the CEO of Drift. The CEO spoke about how they like to tailor their website to each customer. [06:29] #7: The Zebra System: if it looks like a Zebra, walks like a Zebra, eats like a Zebra: it’s a Zebra. [06:37] Whoever your ideal customer is, it is now a Zebra. Within your marketing framework, make sure you are only targeting Zebras. [06:47] Campaign Monitor grew by doing email marketing for designers. [06:52] Convert Kit grew by doing email marketing for bloggers. [06:55] There’s nothing wrong with picking a niche. [07:09] As you’re focusing in on a specific demo, you’ll find that as you grow, you will start getting away from your Zebra. Don’t do that too early, because it will hurt your revenue. [07:18] Build a check-in every quarter to make sure your marketing is still focused on the Zebra. [07:31] Once you are hitting over $8 Million in revenue, then you can consider expanding your focus. [07:49] That’s all for today! [07:52] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/17/20188 minutes, 54 seconds
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Is it Worth it Spending Money on a Nice Office? | Ep. #593

In episode #593, Eric and Neil debate whether you need to spend money on a nice office. Tune in to hear the reasons you may need a great office space. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Is it Worth it Spending Money on a Nice Office? [00:51] In a collaborative environment, it’s good to have everyone in the same space. [01:14] Eric pays about $11,000 for three sections in co-working spaces. [01:35] Now, they’re moving into their own dedicated space. [01:49] Offices are good for recruiting, it’s a great space to bring clients into, and it’s nice to have a home base. [02:13] If you are looking to build a culture, you need to have your own dedicated space. [02:27] A crappy space creates a crappy feeling. [02:45]However, Neil thinks it’s a waste of money to have a nice office, even though offices do serve an important purpose. [03:10] He would rather save money on the office and spend it on food or other community-related activities and things that build culture. [04:07] Nice offices are good for creative businesses and it helps create a positive perception. [04:40] Marketing warrants a nice office, in Eric’s opinion. [05:01] Neil prefers to sublet for a year at a time. [05:54] He thinks it’s too risky to sign up for years at a time. [06:20] Consider whether your industry warrants having a nice office. [06:29] That’s all for today! [06:32] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/16/20187 minutes, 36 seconds
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You Made a Bunch of Money. Now What? | Ep. #592

In episode #592, Eric and Neil discuss what you should do with your profits. Tune in to hear in what you should be investing. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: You Made a Bunch of Money. Now What? [00:45] If you make six figures, pay your expenses and live a minimalist lifestyle. [01:05] Put all your money back into your business. [01:28] Ray Dalio’s book has been helpful for determining what to do with your money. [01:54] Ray is a hedge fund manager; his book discusses the benefits and diversifying. [02:18] Warren Buffett typically makes ten to twenty investments at a time. [02:37] Invest back in yourself! [02:50] Invest back into your business! [03:22] Neil would take his profits and invest in more businesses. [03:40] He lost a lot of money this way. Focus on your core business. [03:44] Neil spoke with Brian Lee, head of Shoe Dazzle and Legal Zoom. He told Neil to have laser-sharp focus on his core business. [04:14] Only consider expanding when your core business has leveled off. [05:23] Eric watched a video about how to get richer. [05:45] He learned that taxes are 30-50%. [06:06] Eric recommends starting an LLC to run your expenses through. [06:21] That’s all for today! [06:25] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/15/20187 minutes, 27 seconds
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 The Little Known Secret to Generating More Revenue From Every Customer | Ep. #591

In episode #591, Eric and Neil discuss the secret to engaging your customers in order to produce greater revenue. Tune in to hear the main thing you can do to generate sales. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Little Known Secret to Generating More Revenue From Every Customer [00:54] When you first sign up with Intercom, they have a great on-boarding email. [01:35] On-boarding is the biggest lever you can pull to generate more revenue. [01:53] When you buy a meal at McDonalds, they are always upselling (Fries? Super size?) [02:22] Upsell or downsell when people are checking out. [03:12] The upsell could be a software that does the work for you. [03:32] Your solution should be both speed and automation. [03:49] Dotcom Secrets is a great book about upselling and on-boarding. [04:05] Eric recommends Appcues, a cheaper option, or Intercom, which is known for their chat feature. [04:34] On-boarding isn’t just the first week, it’s about keeping customers engaged. [05:03] Customers who are successfully on-boarded are more likely to buy products and services. [05:40] That’s it for today! [05:42] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/14/20186 minutes, 46 seconds
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The Secret to Delivering a Remarkable Customer Experience | Ep. #590

In episode #590, Eric and Neil talk about delivering a remarkable customer service experience. Tune in to find out what it takes to create amazing experiences for your customers. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Secret to Delivering a Remarkable Customer Experience [00:35] If you really want to create amazing experiences that your customers love, you have to care about them. [01:00] Zappos goes above and beyond to delight their customers (fast shipping and easy returns). [01:45] Amazon bought Zappos some time ago and they are also a customer-focused company. [02:20] When Eric was in Japan, he stayed at the Prince Gallery and he found the customer service aspects remarkable. [02:36] He felt special and even minor details were attended to. [03:00] Think about creating remarkable experiences. [03:05] The Ritz Carlton does training in terms of customer experience and service; you can send your team there (for an expense), but they will learn a great deal. [03:30] Neil stayed in the Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas and he saw notes that were left for employees and the customer service mantras they lived by. [04:25] They went above and beyond at no extra cost to Neil (except for tips). [04:55] The problem with affiliate marketing, is that you are really doing it for yourself. [05:27] That’s all for today! [05:29] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/20186 minutes, 32 seconds
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Why You Should Hire Developers as Marketers | Ep. #589

In episode #589, Eric and Neil explain why you should hire developers to work as marketers. Tune in to hear why developers are so good at marketing. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why You Should Hire Developers as Marketers [00:35] Neil think developers are really good at understanding data and making changes. [00:54] They are amazing marketers because they are creative, make changes, and run tests without relying too heavily on others. [01:04] Marketers on the other hand, may have good ideas, but have to figure out how to get them implemented by someone else. [01:26] During Eric’s time at Treehouse, the CTO was a developer who would help him get things done. [01:36] The CTO didn’t know marketing, but learned as he went. [01:52] Engineers/Developers are self-motivated. [02:27] What Neil loves, is that they believe in the “quick and dirty” approach. [02:53] The one danger in hiring developers as marketers, is that they will sometimes run a lot of bad tests and you will lose revenue. [03:22] When you run a test and things go wrong, you will absolutely lose money. [03:52] Make sure that you have an individual contributor and also managers. [04:30] Neil thinks you should be paying $150,000-$200,000 for a good developer who understands marketing. [04:41] It doesn’t make sense for you to hire someone into this position unless you already have a business that is producing millions in revenue and you need more growth. [05:10] You don’t always have to pay a lot for good talent, but those with experience will cost more. [05:25] That’s all for today! [05:28] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/12/20186 minutes, 30 seconds
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7 Unusual Marketing Tools That'll Help You Grow | Ep. #588

In episode #588, Eric and Neil discuss marketing tools that can help you grow your business. Tune in to hear which tools Eric and Neil swear by. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Unusual Marketing Tools That'll Help You Grow [00:37] Tool #1: Frame.io is a cool tool that allows you to leave feedback on videos to help push them through the creation process. [01:17] Tool #2: Zapier helps automate a lot of your marketing apps. It can connect with HubSpot or Drip. [01:50] Your marketing team doesn’t have to create systems to organize their output, because Zapier does it for you. [02:00] Tool #3: TubeBuddy allows you to AB test different thumbnails, schedule things ahead of time, and see which tags are viable for your YouTube videos. [02:15] It can also show you how other channels are doing in comparison to yours. [02:27] Tool #4: Full Story allows you to do user recordings “on steroids”. [03:00] Tool #5: Front is a collaborative email inbox. [03:15] You can assign emails to other people and make it available to them. [03:30] It also syncs with Base. [03:52] Tool #6: Clearbit helps you to connect with a lot of existing tools like Drip. It lets you know important background info on email and chat identities, so you know who the viable customers are. [04:44] Tool #7: Snip.ly lets you take posts and overlay your offer or content. [05:25] It helps to re-target people. [05:47] That’s it for today! [05:53] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/11/20186 minutes, 56 seconds
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Here's the Very First Email that You Should Send to Customers | Ep. #587

In episode #587, Eric and Neil tell you what to put in the very first email you send to customers. Tune in to hear why on-boarding is so vital to your success. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Here's the Very First Email that You Should Send to Customers [00:35] Send an email that helps them throughout their journey and experience. [00:47] Setting them up properly will give customers a positive experience and makes them more likely to remain satisfied customers. [01:24] Getting people on-boarded the right way is key. [02:10] On-boarding is one of the most important levers you can pull and can translate to long-term growth. [02:30] Intercom’s initial email explains how everything works and how you can get started. [02:49] Pat Flynn will send an email introducing himself and uses the tags in Convert Kit. [03:20] Neil’s Co-Founder did a test with About.me and he was able to get their revenue to increase 40 or 50%, just by creating a nice “getting started flow”. [03:52] Make sure to include a checklist or steps, so that people have a path to follow. [04:15] Intercom has a chat or email on-boarding feature that allows you to choose a path that works for you. [04:43] That’s all for today! [04:48] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/10/20185 minutes, 48 seconds
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How to Get Money out of Rich People | Ep. #586

In episode #586, Eric and Neil explain how you can get rich people to part with their money. Tune in to hear how you can convince rich people to invest or become clients themselves. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Get Money out of Rich People [00:43] Eric has gotten money from people by networking and then identifying what their companies’ challenges were and coming up with solutions. [01:04] He waited a few months to hit these people up for money. [01:30] Get to know people before you ask for money! [01:50] Give help, show your value, and offer something. [02:15] Always ask what challenges they are facing, which is a great conversation starter. [02:45] Have multiple touchpoints and remain top-of-mind. [03:20] Nextiva was founded by the guys who created Endurance International and iPowerWeb. [03:40] Eric didn’t pitch the Nextiva founder; the founder reached out to get Eric speak at a conference. [04:00] Eric went because he saw Steve Wozniak would be speaking at this conference. [04:10] They then developed a relationship and he came to Eric to ask for help. [04:27] Usually, this is unique, but the key is they had established a relationship before the topic of business was broached. [05:24] That’s it for today! [05:28] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/9/20186 minutes, 30 seconds
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7 Age-Old Sales Hacks that Still Work Today | Ep. #585

 In episode #585, Eric and Neil give you seven simple hacks that will increase your business. Tune in to hear how you can improve your ROI. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Age-Old Sales Hacks that Still Work Today [00:38] Hack #1:  Build a dream 100 (a list of clients you want to go after). [01:00] You can even build a dream 25, if that seems like a more attainable or realistic goal. [01:05] Hack #2: When trying to close a deal with a Fortune 100 company, send an email to the CEO that points out some weaknesses and solutions. [02:23] Hack #3: “The fortune is in the follow-up” -John Maxwell [02:42] If you follow up with the right people a couple of times, you will eventually receive a response. [03:10] Hack #4: Give before you ask. [03:20] Solve problems and educate people and they will be likely to become a paying customer. [03:50] Hack #5: Do something that stands out. [04:02] Some people bring a bottle of champagne or order tacos for the whole office, which will be sure to make you stand out. [04:37] Hack #6: Go to conferences. [04:46] Conferences are great places to get leads and will definitely increase your ROI. [05:17] Hack #7: Make your target the star. [05:35] Think about how you can make your target person or business a feature of your blog, podcast, video, etc. and it will entice them to work with you. [05:57] That’s all for today! [06:00] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/8/20187 minutes, 2 seconds
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Lavish Business Costs that Are Actually Worth It | Ep. #584

In episode #584, Eric and Neil explain why spending lavishly on business expenses is worth it. Tune in to hear what you should be spending your money on! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic:  Lavish Business Costs that Are Actually Worth It [00:38] Masterminds, which can cost $20,000/year, allow you to build great relationships with high caliber people. [01:22] If you have extra money, fly Business or First Class, because you can meet really interesting people who are valuable to network with. [02:35] Attend and speak at conferences. [02:49] “Brain Dates” at conferences allow you to speak to people you normally wouldn’t have the chance to speak with. [03:20] Even though they are expensive, it’s worth the splurge for the networking. [03:34] Spend a lot of money on your team. [03:45] Richard Branson told Neil, “You don’t build a big company without the team; it’s the team that makes the company. Don’t forget to take care of your team members.” [03:58] Gifts, bonuses, and perks like free lunch keep team morale up. [04:32] When you invest in your team, they will stick out the hard times. [05:15] Think about what your core values are and figure out how to help your team better their skills. [05:53] Consider nice clothes and expensive watches, which gives you the appearance of success and changes the way you are perceived. [06:22] Neil spent thousands of dollars on clothing and accessories and his business relationships improved. [07:10] Eric and Neil agree that credit card fees are worth it, because of the benefits and leeway they provide. [07:30] Spend lavishly on dinners! Take care of your guests and don’t cheap out. [08:05] That’s it for today! [08:10] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/7/20189 minutes, 11 seconds
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How to Boost Your Conversion Rate by Offering Bitcoin as a Payment Option | Ep. #583

In episode #583, Eric and Neil explain how you can boost your conversion rate by accepting bitcoin as a payment option. Tune in to hear if your business can handle a shift towards cryptocurrency payments. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Boost Your Conversion Rate by Offering Bitcoin as a Payment Option [00:45] On average, bitcoin has a daily fluctuation rate of 5%. [01:15] There are a lot of people who use bitcoin, so even though most people don’t, you could open up your business if you offer bitcoin as a payment option. [01:40] You will lose money in the short-term, but in the long run, you will make more. [02:06] Eric spent the most marketing dollars on Coinmarketcap.com and they only accepted cryptocurrency as payment. [02:28] Bitcoin has gone up in price, meaning that Coinmarketcap.com made money just by hanging on to it. [03:05] Stripe recently removed bitcoin as a payment option, because they didn’t think it was practical. [03:20] However, bitcoin is still popular. [03:45] If your margins aren’t that large, don’t accept crypto, because you may suffer cash flow issues. [04:08] You can always sell some off to pay for costs, but don’t accept crypto if you don’t have high margins. [04:21] That’s all for today! [04:25] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/6/20185 minutes, 29 seconds
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The Fact That You're Not Growing Fast Enough Because of 1 Thing - You're Too Patient | Ep. #582

In episode #582, Eric and Neil explain why you shouldn’t be too patient. Tune in to hear why patience in the short-term will kill your business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Fact That You're Not Growing Fast Enough Because of 1 Thing - You're Too Patient [00:36] The moment you’re too satisfied, someone is going to come around and beat you at your own game. [00:56] The moment you’re patient in marketing, means you have decided to remain complacent. [01:15] Consider your business a fight to the death. [01:40] There are two things to consider: short-term, there needs to be urgency; long term, it’s important to be patient with some aspects of your job. [02:20] Business takes time, but in the short-term experiment! [02:40] Neil always says, “what else could we do to get better results right away?” [03:11] Push forward and look for new ways to grow. [03:30] Do the tactics that require long-term patience, but consider other marketing avenues at the same time. [04:09] Look for people who focus on one aspect of marketing and follow their example in that area. [04:40] It’s important to hire specialists, but also have a rhythm or cadence where people can be held accountable. [04:56] Read Rocket Fuel, it's about the concept of having a visionary and integrator on your team. [05:11] Also read Traction.[05:39] Get the tool 15Five, that checks in with your team each week and helps you keep your finger on the pulse of your company. [05:50] Neil does Monday, Wednesday, Friday meetings with progressive goals for each meeting. [06:35] He rewards his team for results. [06:51] That’s it for today! [06:59]Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/5/20188 minutes, 4 seconds
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How You Can Beat Your Competition When They Have More Money and Have Been in Business Longer | Ep. #581

In episode #581, Eric and Neil explain how you can beat your established, monied competition. Tune in to hear steps you can take to beat your competitors at their own game! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How You Can Beat Your Competition When They Have More Money and Have Been in Business Longer [00:36] Neil gives away stuff for a cheaper price. [00:49] You can always undercut your competitors by offering the same thing for less. [01:16] Use the newest and greatest tech, because the competitors are probably using old, archaic technology. [01:26] Neil is going to do this to compete with Moz. Moz charges $99/month for their SEO tool, so he’s going to offer his SEO tool for FREE. [01:44] He can do what their doing for under $10,000. [02:01] These other companies have boards, executive teams, etc. While Neil can make decisions and act more quickly, because he doesn’t have to have all these groups weigh in. [02:16] Go where the competitors aren’t going. [02:25] These other agencies aren’t doing content marketing, podcasts, speaking engagements, or releasing tools. Zig where they zag. [03:00] Dropbox wasn't the first cloud in the game, but they offered their services for free! [03:10] Take your existing users and get them to help promote you for a reward. [03:45] Eric recommends reading Zero to One, which will help you figure out other avenues of marketing and competition. [04:05] When you want to beat your competition, if you are starting out, it’s a good idea to niche down. [04:35] When you’re competing with bigger companies, look at what they are not focusing on. [04:52] Translate your services into other languages and markets, which will help you remain competitive and may be a smaller pool. [05:30] Neil does this and finds there is less competition abroad and is winning in those markets. [05:43] That’s all for today! [05:48]Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/4/20186 minutes, 50 seconds
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What You Ought to Know About Amazon Advertising Before Everyone Else | Ep. #580

In episode #580, Eric and Neil discuss what you must know about Amazon advertising before anyone else. Tune in to hear how you can leverage Amazon Advertising for your business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What You Ought to Know About Amazon Advertising Before Everyone Else [00:35] Eric read a report that stated Amazon did $60 Billion in ad revenue and grew by possibly 60%. [01:12] Neil believes the stats are that Amazon ad revenue could reach $4.5 billion in 2018. [01:29] Eric and Neil suggest you start getting into the Amazon ad revenue game. [02:01] If you are doing America-based advertising, it’s time to pay attention. [02:09] Amazon Echo presents an advertising opportunity. [02:30] The profit margins on advertising are huge. [02:44] In another five to ten years, they may have wiped out brick and mortar retailers. [03:02] There are a lot more areas of advertising when you consider options with Amazon. [03:30] Make sure you jump on board, play with the advertising, and fine tune! [03:45] With the purchase of Whole Foods and the opening of the Amazon Go store in Seattle, they are taking over retail. [03:52] Eric and Neil saw a report that said Amazon is considering taking on FedEx. [04:25] It’s a new channel, whoever leverages it first will benefit the most. [04:55] That’s all for today! [05:01] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/3/20186 minutes, 3 seconds
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How You Can Leverage Content Marketing When You Suck at Writing | Ep. #579

In episode #579, Eric and Neil explain how you can create great content when you suck at writing. Tune in to hear great tips on creating killer content with less-than-stellar writing skills. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How You Can Leverage Content Marketing When You Suck at Writing [00:45] Just because you’re not good at writing, it’s ok! Everyone starts somewhere. [01:04] Think about your strong suit (what Eric calls your “content foundation”) and build out from there. [01:15] If Eric and Neil didn’t like writing, they could have just started with this podcast. [01:25] They have the podcast transcribed by Rev and they also get shownotes written by Podcast Motor; this means that things are being written without them having to write a single word. [01:46] Go to Jobs.problogger.net and hire a writer. [02:12] Use short and to the point paragraphs; this makes it easier to skim. [02:27] Use subheadings in your posts. [02:32] You need to have an intro with a hook. [02:55] A strong headline is key to getting readers. [03:22] Copyblogger will give you some examples of great headline formulas. [03:41] When you hire a writer, always give them an outline and make sure to get on the phone with them, so you’re on the same page. [04:06] You don’t have to be a good writer, you just have to be able to communicate well with a good writer. [04:25] Gary Vee doesn’t even write his own blogs; he gives ideas and outlines, but the content is written by someone else. [05:01] If you’re producing content, use the content re-usage workflow as a framework. [05:28] Content marketing is a 12-18 month journey from inception to results. [05:35] If you’re not the best writer and you can’t afford to hire someone, use Eric and Neil’s framework and just go out and write. The more you write, the better at it you will get. [05:55] You may notice that Neil has awful grammar and cannot spell; it’s ok, because he is providing valuable information. [06:35] That’s it for today! [06:38] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/2/20187 minutes, 41 seconds
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How You Can Discover Affordable Marketing Channels That Have Huge Potential | Ep. #578

In episode #578, Eric and Neil talk about more affordable marketing avenues. Tune in to hear how you can spend less money marketing your business.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How You Can Discover Affordable Marketing Channels That Have Huge Potential [00:40] It’s important to figure out who your target audience is and where they “hang out”. [00:58] Similar Web is a great way to see where your audience is. Alexa is another great option for this. [01:30] It’s important to see how people are using things. [01:45] The easiest marketing channels tend to get crowded fast, which causes cost to go up. [02:00] Similar Web will also tell you about email lists. [02:38] Neil likes to hit up websites directly. [03:14] Most people in the marketing world are doing online transactions, which means face-to-face meetings carry more weight. [03:54] Podcasting is underpriced attention. [04:05] Podcast advertising is affordable based on metrics Eric and Neil have used. [04:24] What’s old sometimes becomes new again. [04:35] Direct mail is making a bit of a comeback. [05:11] Neil pays for email blasts through various bloggers (he pays them to email their lists). [05:45] You can do outreach to the blogs to work out custom deals. [05:59] Only pay out Net 30 or Net 60. [06:10] That’s it for today! [06:13] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/1/20187 minutes, 16 seconds
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How Long Should You Spend on Marketing Before You Give Up? | Ep. #577

In episode #577, Eric and Neil talk about when you should give up on marketing. Tune in to hear if, how, and when you need to call it quits. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Long Should You Spend on Marketing Before You Give Up? [00:41] Neil gives up on tactics, instead of marketing as a whole. [01:00] He’ll try out five to ten tactics and keep whatever works. [01:20] In many cases, if you don’t experiment, you will just spin your wheels. [01:50] Eric was hanging out with the Zapier CEO and they agreed it is difficult to hand off marketing. [02:45] There are constantly new tactics, so you need to incorporate those into your workload. [03:15] Keep trying to improve all the time and integrate new techniques into your workflow. [03:35] You won’t see traction with SEO within the first six months. [04:00] Ahrefs will help you track your impressions and any traction you’re getting. [04:40] Be patient when working with long-term solutions. [04:45] With paid advertising, you need to make it work right away, because you will lose a lot of money otherwise. [05:48] You should look to grow your organic keywords by 10% month by month; for SEO, you should look to grow your top three keywords by 10% month by month. [06:07] That’s all for today! [06:11] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/28/20187 minutes, 13 seconds
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How You Can Steal Business Away From Your Competition -- While Charging More Money | Ep. #576

In episode #576, Eric and Neil explain how you can get away with charging more and still be successful. Tune in to hear what “niching down” is and why it can help your business.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:  [00:27] Today’s Topic: How You Can Steal Business Away From Your Competition - While Charging More Money [00:38] Niche down! [00:51] Make your business really specific (ex. a Facebook ad agency that specializes in working with educational companies). [01:08] You can charge more because you’re niching down and have specialized skills. [01:37] Campaign Monitor set out to be email marketing for designers. Niching down allowed them to make money and gain success, because they kept the job specific. [02:38] Drip just rebranded to be e-mail marketing for e-commerce. [03:07] Look at your “dream one hundred” and reach out to them and do a free analysis. [03:28] When you tailor your messaging to target a specific group, it will be easier for you to make things happen. [03:50] Apple started with a single computer and now have a whole line of products. [04:08] When you’re working in a niche, your conversion rates will go up. [05:15] You are able to charge more and make more, because there is less competition and you are offering a very specific service. [05:45] Eric’s company specializes in helping SaaS, e-commerce, and educational companies. [05:55] You can’t be everything to everyone! [06:01] That’s all for today! [06:05] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/27/20187 minutes, 8 seconds
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Something Google Doesn't Want You to Know | Ep. #575

In episode #575, Eric and Neil discuss the secret that Google doesn’t want you to know. Tune in to hear how branding and industry niches play a part. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Something Google Doesn't Want You to Know [00:36] Google is emphasizing brands right now. [00:52] The most popular brands within a niche will be the top results. [01:20] If you focus on building a brand, you will do better in the long run. [01:41] Neil noticed that by leveraging branding, his ranking skyrocketed. [02:00] He took a lot of the currently popular models and had them hold up signs that said, “Who is Neil Patel?” [02:09] This caused people to increase searches for Neil. [02:23] He ranked high for online marketing after that. [02:55] Warren Buffett talks about building a moat (something to protect your business). [03:21] The new moat is building a brand. [04:22] By dominating the brand within your niche, you are guaranteed to do well. [05:03] By leveraging marketing channels with your brand, it will lead to success, but it will take a while to build. [05:24] It took 2-2.5 years for Eric to build his brand. [06:02] You can’t sell a personal brand, but you can sell a corporate brand with ease. [06:27] When you have a brand, you have more options available in terms of marketing. [06:45] A lot agency owners try to drag each other down, because it is so competitive. [07:04] Your brand opens you up to greater opportunities. [07:10] Listen to past episodes on how to build a brand. [07:23] That’s all for today! [07:27] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/26/20188 minutes, 28 seconds
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How You Can Make Your Content Addictive | Ep. #574

In episode #574, Eric and Neil explain what makes content addictive. Tune in to hear specific ways you can create addictive content.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:  [00:27] Today’s Topic: How You Can Make Your Content Addictive [00:52] Eric tends to follow long-form case studies. [01:10] He likes reports, custom data, and short videos. [01:28] Eric prefers Alex Becker’s content, because his videos are concise. [01:42] Neil thinks evergreen content is addictive. It should have these factors: entertaining, educational, or actionable. [02:06] Some visual aspect is always helpful. [02:18] The “How a Car Engine Works” animagraffs is a great example. [03:12] Brian Dean has a great SEO blog and Eric always reads his content, because there is always a unique spin. [03:48] Bucket brigade: a format where each paragraph is two to three sentences max. [04:15] Brian Dean attracts a lot of social sharing because of his great posts. [04:35] Neil finds that people like text and images in one post. [04:56] He is considering integrating podcast clips into his content. [05:15] Keep testing your audience to see what they want; it will vary from industry to industry. [05:35] Use BuzzSumo to find popular topics in your industry and to see when it was popular. [06:15] Design is an important facet of addictive content. [06:58] That’s it for today! [07:02] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/25/20188 minutes, 4 seconds
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The One Thing That No Marketer Is Going to Tell You | Ep. #573

In episode #573, Eric and Neil explain why you can’t count on standardized techniques to grow your business. Tune in to hear why success is a numbers game.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The One Thing That No Marketer Is Going to Tell You [00:35] The best tactics are not what's in marketers’ podcasts and blogs. [01:10] Marketers will not share their number one “thing”. [01:40] Marketers won’t necessarily know how to grow your business; their tactics will be standardized. [02:19] Facebook was naturally awesome, your product may not be that good. [02:30] Even the best marketers may not know how to solve your growth issues. [02:50] It’s all experimentation and it’s a numbers game. [03:37] Marketers will steal each other’s tactics and try to use them, even though they may not work for their specific problem. [04:08] Make sure you have a system of process to follow when experimenting. [04:29] Don’t expect the world from marketers: what worked in the past, won’t work today; what worked for one business may not work for another. [05:22] That’s it for today! [05:25] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/24/20186 minutes, 28 seconds
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The Simplest Way to Make 6 Figures as a Marketer | Ep. #572

In episode #572, Eric and Neil explain ways that you can easily make 6 figures as a marketer. Tune in to hear how to prove yourself to be a valuable asset. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:  [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Simplest Way to Make 6 Figures as a Marketer [00:37] Go work for someone! [00:56] Working for someone was educational and lucrative for Eric. [01:45] Don’t switch jobs too frequently, because you will be seen as a job hopper. [02:10] However, switching companies can be more lucrative (raises, better benefits). [02:28] The easiest way to make 6 figures is to do a tear-down of a website. [02:52] Break down in Google Docs or Word where they can improve and how to fix it. [03:20] Email the document to the founder and CEO in separate chains. [04:29] There’s a good chance they will find you valuable and pay you just to solve the problems you outlined. [04:55] Eric used this method and emailed the CEO of Zynga. [05:19] It doesn’t matter if you’ve been marketing for 20 years or 1 year, identifying a problem and pointing out the solution is an easy way to prove yourself valuable and put you on the road to 6 figures. [05:52] Eric recommends chasing opportunity rather than salary, in most instances. [06:10] You don’t have to build a product, you could always do performance marketing. [06:35] That’s all for today! [06:39] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/23/20187 minutes, 42 seconds
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Is It Worth It to Pay $20K for a Mastermind? | Ep. #571

In episode #571, Eric and Neil explain why it may be worth paying to join a Mastermind group. Tune in to hear if joining a Mastermind is right for you and how you can get the most out of the membership.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Is It Worth It to Pay $20K for a Mastermind? [00:35] There are many Masterminds out there. [01:30] In the last episode, we talked about investing in yourself and attending these events is also investing in yourself. [01:51] Neil doesn’t attend these events anymore. [02:03] He has built up a great circle over the years and doesn’t necessarily need to go to Masterminds anymore. [02:28] Eric built a custom Mastermind, where they would have dinner and talk about business. [02:39] If you want to figure out how to set up your own Mastermind, Google “Mastermind Talks” or “Mastermind Dinners”. [02:47] Eric considers his Entrepreneur’s Organization to be a Mastermind group. [03:05] Creating this group has been the best decision he’s ever made. [03:37] Neil never joined EO, even though he’s been pitched on it. However, if he was just starting out, he would join. [04:10] When picking a Mastermind, you want to be with like-minded people. [04:29] If you’re a newbie, there is nothing wrong with joining a Mastermind with more experienced people, though experienced people should not join a Mastermind with a ton of Newbies. [04:40] Look for a Mastermind with people who share your mindset. [05:07] Make sure everyone has a similar philosophy. [05:22] EO streamlines the Mastermind process and is a worldwide org. [05:51] Once you’re in a Mastermind, after a year or two, you’ve already gained most of the knowledge you will need. [06:04] Neil recommends switching up Mastermind groups so the info doesn’t become static or stale. [06:40] That’s all for today! [06:43] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/20187 minutes, 44 seconds
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How the Rich Get Richer | Ep. #570

In episode #570, Eric and Neil discuss how the rich get richer. Tune in to hear in which businesses you should be investing in. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How the Rich Get Richer [00:37] The way Neil makes more money is that he “invests in what he knows”. [00:53] He invests in his business and its marketing. [01:08] If you invest in yourself, you’ll get the highest ROI. [01:15] Neil has lost the most money investing in things he didn’t really understand. [01:48] Warren Buffett says the best investment you can make is in yourself. [01:55] There are two ways to invest in yourself: knowledge and your business. [02:15] When you invest in yourself, no one can take that away from you. [02:59] Once you build a business, you’re able to see your goals more clearly and see that you should invest in yourself. [03:50] Neil was doing a wire transfer the other day and the banker tried to pitch him on investments. [04:20] The perfect response to this kind of pitch is to tell them you don’t believe in investing. [05:08] Eric and Neil regret investing in long-shot, but great-sounding opportunities. [06:04] That’s all for today! [06:07] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/20187 minutes, 11 seconds
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How to Market to the Wealthy | Ep. #569

In episode #569, Eric and Neil explain different ways that you can market your business to the wealthy. Tune in to hear tips on gaining traction with wealthy business people. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Market to the Wealthy [00:35] Any kind of podcast can be marketing to the wealthy. [00:40] At least 15% of people who listen to this podcast make over six figures a year and listen to four or five hours of podcasts in general. [01:06] You can either create your own podcast or advertise during one. [01:20] Using Frank Kern’s method: Create a letter where you ask for five minutes of someone’s time and then send an envelope full of cash. [01:40] Tell them they can keep the money even if they don’t give you the five minutes. [02:18] Eric looked into attended/speaking at TED or Summit. [02:30] Some of the highest quality of people are at these large conferences. [02:50] Basic approaches also work: go on interviews, go on podcasts, reach out to bloggers with large audiences. [03:42] Try to get published on TechCrunch, Mashable, etc. [04:00] Networking is helpful and important. [04:18] When writing SEO content about super-technical aspects of your business, you’re more likely to reach the wealthy. [04:40] Eric and Neil have a live event that was successful, because a lot of people from different organizations showed up. [05:04] Join business organizations. [05:11] To be in EO, you have to make at least $1 million per year. [05:15] You can join EO Accelerator with under $1 million per year, as this is for younger people or startup businesses. [05:41] Without EO, Eric wouldn't have been able to save his business. [05:56] Eric has DM’d billionaires on Instagram and has made successful connections that way. [06:15] That’s all for today! [05:17] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/20/20187 minutes, 28 seconds
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How You Are Doing Inbound Marketing All Wrong | Ep. #568

In episode #568, Eric and Neil talk about the difficulty of inbound marketing. Tune in to hear why inbound marketing isn’t an exact science and how you can use it to your advantage. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How You Are Doing Inbound Marketing All Wrong [00:34] Eric recently lost a deal to a content marketing agency. [00:47] The other agency was promoting processes and the execution plan was to create 500-600 word blog posts once per month. [01:04] Eric believes this was a weak approach, as 500-600 words is brief and you must provide quality overall. [01:44] Inbound marketing is not an exact science. [02:00] Generally, the formula for this unpredictable aspect of marketing is: you put in X and get back ? [02:33] In the long run you can make it more predictable. [03:00] Content marketing is building a lot of goodwill over time and you’re not trying to see an ROI immediately. [03:35] Being omnipresent, running ads, building out a funnel is all part of inbound marketing. If you’re able to build a machine like that, then you can stack paid ads on top. [03:48] ClickFunnels is doing something like $5-6 million a month because of his tight inbound marketing strategy. [04:25] When thinking about inbound marketing, you have to look at it as, are you willing to make an investment to potentially build up goodwill for a brand? [04:33] Eric spends $25,000/month on inbound marketing. [04:40] Some of that money includes salaries for content marketers. [05:10] For each closed deal, it costs Eric’s company $15,000 and they bring in at least $30,000. [05:58] Single Grain was getting 3,000-4,000 visits per month and all the leads were coming from Neil. It took two years to get that site rolling. [07:00] If you create junky content, you’re not going to get ROI, you’ll only lose money. [07:58] Think of inbound marketing as karma points and don’t focus too hard on ROI. [08:08] That’s all for today! [08:10] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/19/20189 minutes, 14 seconds
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What Facebook's New Algorithm Update Means for Marketers in Early 2018 | Ep. #567

In episode #567, Eric and Neil discuss the new Facebook algorithm and how it will affect your marketing strategy. Tune in to hear how you can still be seen after the algorithm shift.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What Facebook's New Algorithm Update Means for Marketers in Early 2018 [00:36] Mark Zuckerberg recently announced a new algorithm that is supposedly about connecting people. [01:00] Facebook makes money off of advertising. [01:11] Your ads will have a tough time showing up organically, so get ready to spend money. [01:30] Historically, they have updated their algorithm for years, but this always increased their ad revenue.   [02:01] Neil has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars trying to “buy fans”. [02:17] Every time Facebook updates its algorithm, it will be harder and harder for you to gain traction with your ads. [02:25] Don’t buy fans, instead spend the money to drive traffic to blog posts and websites. [04:00] Neil spent money on something that didn’t help his business, while Eric spent money on ads. [04:35] YouTube isn’t as “harsh” with their algorithm. [04:53] Anything Facebook sees as a weakness in their site, they try to improve upon using an updated algorithm. [05:15] Facebook needs to promote video more than anyone else. [05:34] Social networks are attention-based and they are constantly trying to buy your attention. [06:02] That’s it for today! [06:04] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/18/20187 minutes, 8 seconds
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How You Can Use the New Facebook Analytics | Ep. #566

In episode #566, Eric and Neil talk about the new Facebook Analytics tool. Tune in to hear why and how you should be using it. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How You Can Use the New Facebook Analytics [00:50] In the recent months, Facebook has added the ability to look at funnels. [01:23] Now, you have the ability to check on funnels through a dashboard. [01:37] Amplitude is a great tool in conjunction with Facebook ads. [01:55] Neil feels that the data is still really off. [02:20] Even when you’re looking at conversions in Google Analytics, the numbers are always higher. [02:40] You have to be able to cross-reference your data (either internally or externally). [03:00] It’s free and in your best interest to look at Facebook analytics even if the numbers are a little off. [03:12] Think of touch-points, as well; think of this as a way to get more insights from your Facebook marketing efforts. [04:00] You need to track email as well as revenue. [04:13] That’s it for today! [04:15] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/17/20185 minutes, 23 seconds
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How to Deal with Content Burnout | Ep. #565

In episode #565, Eric and Neil explain how to deal with burnout. Tune in to hear some tips on what to do if you reach your breaking point when it comes to content creation and still be successful. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Deal with Content Burnout [00:45] The people that succeed are very consistent. [01:18] If it ties in with your goals, you just have to power through it. [01:35] Once you get past the breaking point, you get a second wind. [02:02] When you’re burnt out, the quality of your content decreases. [02:18] Take a break instead of producing content when you’re burnt out. [02:50] Neil doesn’t take vacations. [03:00] Eric worked two to three hours per day on vacation. [03:30] When they were cranking through topics really quickly, they lost podcast listeners. They went back to the drawing board, refocused, and are now gaining listeners. [04:16] Eric and Neil both create content in advance, so they can have breaks. [05:00] That’s it for today! [05:02] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/16/20186 minutes, 6 seconds
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How to Make Your Ads Scale without Decreasing Your ROI | Ep. #564

In episode #564, Eric and Neil discuss ways you can scale your ads without decreasing your ROI. Tune in to hear simple ways you can increase your conversion rate and make more money.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:  [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Make Your Ads Scale Without Decreasing Your ROI [00:40] Make sure that you’re running your ads to one post ID on Facebook. [01:08] Leverage more than one channel. [01:38] When you run all the paid channels at one time, your ROI goes through the roof because people are seeing you everywhere. [02:05] Look at your funnel through a full funnel attribution standpoint. Use Wicked Reports. [02:49] Run a ton of A/B tests. [03:19] If you run A/B tests, you can start generating more sales. [03:28] Have upsells and downsells. [03:50] Continually try to offer clients more services. [04:12] Eric helped a client with strategy, but also upsold him and added more value. [04:51] Neil loves ClickFunnels to help scale up ads. [05:35] Russell Brunson talks about three highest converting funnels: free offer, webinar funnel, high-ticket funnel. [06:05] Neil used the webinar funnel. [06:18] You’ve got to know your numbers. [06:33] That’s all for today! [06:35] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/15/20187 minutes, 37 seconds
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The Bare Minimum You Should Do With Every Blog Post You Publish | Ep. #563

In episode #563, Eric and Neil lay out what they do with their blog posts and how it helps them succeed. Tune in to hear some great blogging tips!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Bare Minimum You Should Do With Every Blog Post You Publish [00:38] Neil thinks he’s published 6,000-7,000 blog posts. [00:57] Neil always has a simple checklist for writing blog posts. [01:12] When using BuzzSumo, you need to look at what has worked in the last year. [01:33] Go after social traffic and search traffic (SEMrush). [01:52] Come up with better headlines, outline the post, then complete it. [02:11] Go above and beyond and be super thorough. [02:21] Add custom images from stock photos or graphs. [02:31] Email everyone you link out to in your post. [03:00] Reach out to everyone who shared similar articles and direct them to your article. [03:38] Take the article and put it into Ahrefs and see who links to it. [04:05] Eric’s strategy: automate the process of sharing to your social channels using Zapier. [04:39] Blogging Checklist is a great plug-in for WordPress. [04:55] Have a word count, image count, source count, etc. and put it on the checklist. [05:24] Think about how to upgrade or repurpose your content. [05:43] That’s it for today! [05:45] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/20186 minutes, 48 seconds
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Should You Ever Buy a Multimillion Dollar Home? | Ep. #562

In episode #562, Eric and Neil discuss why you should probably not buy an expensive home. Tune in to hear on what you should actually be spending your money on. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Should You Ever Buy a Multimillion Dollar Home? [00:34] The home Eric just sold was worth close to a million. [00:43] Neil has lived in some big homes. [00:55] Neil had an expensive condo on the Las Vegas Strip because the builder was selling them for less than their value. [01:20] Neil doesn’t think homes are valuable and a waste of money. [01:34] Neil’s friend has a two-bedroom condo and believes real estate is one of the worst investments. [01:52] You could make more money investing in Tech. [02:00] If you are interested in real estate, look up Grant Cardone, who has a funny YouTube channel all about it. [02:09] Eric’s mom is a real estate agent and she is always pushing him to buy a home. [02:31] Eric and Neil would rather invest in businesses and themselves. [03:19] All the homes Neil has ever purchased were for investments. He believes in staying in hotels and dumping money back into tech. [04:00] Instead of wasting money on a down payment, put it back into your business. [04:13] You are better off renting. [04:54] Warren Buffett talks about staying in your lane. [05:10] Eric and Neil focus on investing in what they are good at or that they understand. [05:38] If you choose to have a big home, use it to have dinners for entrepreneurs. [05:57] Dinners led to $200,000 in deals for Eric’s company. [06:15] Eric originally paid for dinners, but then found a way for his guests to pay for it. [06:23] He used Eventbrite and put a price on the ticket to dinner. [06:37] That’s all for today! [06:39] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing goodies giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/13/20187 minutes, 42 seconds
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How to Market Your Business for Less Than $1,000 | Ep. #561

In episode #561, Eric and Neil discuss how you can market your business for under $1,000. Tune in to hear how you can market your business for free! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Market Your Business for Less Than $1,000 [00:47] “Hand-to-hand combat” works in the beginning (making interpersonal connections). [01:17] It’s all about using cash flow from your first few deals to invest in basic marketing concepts. [01:43] Find people (via social media) who are unhappy with their marketing service and pitch them. [02:13] Offer free marketing in exchange for their positive testimonials. [02:24] One customer took a screenshot of his analytics and passed that on to other VCs. [02:45] Digital Telepathy did work for big names for free in exchange for having their name on the client’s website. [03:48] Look at Twitter List and Similar Web to get started. [03:57] Hunter.io is good for email marketing. [04:01] You can set up a mail-merge using GMASS. [04:12] There are plenty of free versions of helpful tools. [04:24] Listen to Eric’s other podcast, Growth Everywhere, to hear from your competitors and how they have succeeded. [05:00] Copy other people's tried and true methods! [05:25] One person listened to an episode of Growth Everywhere to pick up tips and now has a seven-figure business in Barcelona. [06:19] That’s it for today! [06:20] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/12/20187 minutes, 25 seconds
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How Unhappy Customers Will Make You Grow - As Long As You Do This | Ep. #560

In episode #560, Eric and Neil discuss ways that unhappy customers can actually help you grow as a business. Tune in to hear how you can turn failure into future success. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Unhappy Customers Will Make You Grow - As Long As You Do This [00:55] Eric’s business grew 139% in 2017, but there was an “incident” and they lost 40% of their clients. [01:31] So they called an all-hands meeting and found out why they lost the clients. [01:50] Eric then reached out to the clients to see what their experience had been. [02:02] If you talk to your customers, it will help you figure out what needs to be fixed. [02:26] Neil calls former clients to see why they left and he performs surveys every month for current clients. [03:14] There is a process in place now at Eric’s company to help retain clients. [04:22] You need to do whatever it takes to improve. [04:36] Talking to unhappy customers helps you grow as a business. [05:18] If you please the majority of the customer base, they will remain loyal. [05:37] Eric personally reaches out to happy clients and he finds out what their goals are for the coming year. [06:24] That’s all for today! [06:26] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/11/20187 minutes, 26 seconds
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When You Should NOT Use Freelancers | Ep. #559

In episode #559, Eric and Neil explain when and why you should not hire freelancers. Tune in to hear how the allure of low-priced freelancers may end up costing your company more. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: When You Should NOT Use Freelancers [00:36] When you are looking for someone to do paid ads or an involved marketing activity, ideally this will be a full-time hire that you work with directly. [01:01] Freelancers have a few clients at a time and cannot give you their full focus. [01:25] As you’re trying to scale, you’ll find they won’t move as quickly as they want. [02:06] Because you are paying for their time, try to use time-trackers like HubStaff that takes screenshots of what your freelancers are doing. [02:54] As you start growing, freelancers will sometimes take your trade secrets and use them with other clients. [03:40] Freelancers are cheaper than employees, but it may hurt you in the long run. [04:02] Is it cost or is it price that is important to you? [04:15] If you hire the least expensive freelancer, what will it cost your company when you don’t get results? [04:49] If price is more important, you will probably lose out and cost your company more. [05:03] A full-time person may cost more up front, but cost your company less in the end. [05:15] When starting out, use freelancers. When you are trying to scale and grow, it is wiser to use full-time employees. [05:39] That’s it for today! [05:41] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special edition of Crazy Egg, the heat mapping tool. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/10/20186 minutes, 46 seconds
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How Newsletters Are Dead: You Should Do this Instead | Ep. #558

In episode #558, Eric and Neil explain why newsletters are dying out and how chatbots are the next big thing. Tune in to hear how to leverage your chatbots for better results. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Newsletters Are Dead: You Should Do this Instead [00:45] Eric and Neil still have newsletters, but engagement is dropping. [01:01] It’s harder to get results because it can get filtered out or lost in the shuffle with the tons of emails everyone gets everyday. [01:26] You need to come up with new ways to connect. [01:38] Build up communities via social media and other outlets. [01:54] YouTube and chatbots have been great outlets for Eric and his clients. [02:11] Alex Becker does email a lot, but he is focused on building up his messenger subscribership. [02:36] Though newsletters are unpopular, they are still effective. [02:45] Eric and Neil have been moving towards shifting this message to chatbots. [03:15] Growth Everywhere added the Facebook Messenger App and they have seen great results from that. [03:38] ManyChat has growth tools that are helpful. [03:54] One of Eric’s most profitable campaign is shifting to chatbots. [04:15] Collect emails through things like content upgrades. [05:05] Always collect emails, because you don’t know when Facebook will change their algorithm and traffic will drop. [05:15] Zapier can work with ManyChat. [05:30] The bot will collect the email and it will be sent to your CRM and your webinar provider. [05:54] That’s all for today! [05:56] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special edition of Crazy Egg, the heat mapping tool. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/9/20186 minutes, 56 seconds
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What We Learned by Spending $11K on YouTube Advertising | Ep. #557

In episode #557, Eric and Neil discuss what they learned by putting a lot of money into YouTube Advertising. Tune in to hear killer tips for marketing yourself or your business on YouTube. Time-Stamped Show Notes:   [00:27] Today’s Topic: What We Learned by Spending $11K on YouTube Advertising [00:36] $11K is an arbitrary number. Chances are they have spent more than $100,000. [01:20] Eric found that when he started running ads on YouTube, his subscriber count doubled. [01:50] Neil did a test where he turned off his paid ads in early January. [02:18] His suggested video count continued to grow. [02:45] In general, it was higher than when he started ads. [03:06] He is trying to boost viewership and branding. [03:42] Most people run ads for views, but Neil was aiming to gain subscribers. [04:06] Tai Lopez is a great example of what to do using social media and YouTube. [05:15] He now has the most popular cryptocurrency-based podcast on a certain streaming service. [06:10] If you build your brand, you can use that to grow anything in the future. [06:20] That’s it for today! [06:22] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special edition of Crazy Egg, the heat mapping tool. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/20187 minutes, 26 seconds
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5 Creative Ad Hacks That Will Double Your Sales | Ep. #556

In episode #556, Eric and Neil lay out five hacks that will help you increase your sales. Tune in to hear how you can convert more clicks into customers. Time-Stamped Show Notes:  [00:27] Today’s Topic: 5 Creative Ad Hacks That Will Double Your Sales [00:35] Hack #1: Use video re-marketing ads. [00:54] Create a video ad that shows what people will get when they purchase your service or product. [01:15] Hack #2: Use Facebook Analytics. [01:52] You will see diminishing returns on paid Facebook ads. [02:20] Agora is a great site that broke down the difference between 7, 8, and 9-figure earners. [02:39] Hack #3: You need to have upsells and downsells. [02:56] Hack #4: If you are able to consolidate your ads through one Page Post ID, it will help bring your CPCs and CPAs down. [04:03] Hack #5: Use the rule of 7: if people see you seven times, they are more likely to convert into customers. [05:10] Neil flooded the market with different types of ads on different platforms and he converted a large number of people. [05:44] Overall, the ROI numbers went through the roof. [05:49] That’s it for today! [05:51] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special edition of Crazy Egg, the heat mapping tool. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/7/20186 minutes, 56 seconds
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How to Market a Blockchain Company | Ep. #555

In episode #555, Eric and Neil discuss ways in which marketing blockchain companies is like being in the Wild West. Tune in to hear their thoughts on successfully navigating this new technology. Time-Stamped Show Notes:   [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Market a Blockchain Company [00:47] One of the blockchain companies Eric is working with is very traditional. [00:51] They are doing media buys on a site with a lot of traffic, drive people to the landing page, and then get them on the email list. Then, they use a chat program, Telegram. It’s a high-level funnel. [01:34] The marketing is still very traditional. [01:42] It reminds Eric of the Wild West, because it’s new territory and people are getting paid in new currency. [02:16] Most people aren’t using traditional channels. [02:46] Banner ads and press aren’t doing much anymore. [03:03] Celebrity endorsements are passe. [03:15] You need to be focusing on the technology. [03:33] While it may be easier to raise money on the blockchain, that doesn’t mean it’s right for the long-term success of your business. [03:49] A lot of people raise money, but then don’t update their investors. [04:05] If you’re getting millions, you should at least update your investors. [04:42] Neil feels there is zero accountability in the startup industry right now. [05:18] In terms of marketing, “All the things that we talk about on this podcast are going to work.” -Neil [05:22] If you are looking to start a marketing agency, now is a good time, because everyone is doing things that have already been done. [05:43] Your brand is priceless. [05:54] Warren Buffett always writes a one-page update for his investors and top-level employees. [06:21] That’s it for today! [06:23] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special edition of Crazy Egg, the heat mapping tool. [06:31] Tweet at Eric if you would like them to curate their podcast content. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/6/20187 minutes, 40 seconds
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Daily Habits Shared by the World's Most Successful Marketers | Ep. #554

In episode #554, Eric and Neil share some of their daily habits that they believe contribute to their success. Tune in to hear some great tips for being productive!  Time-Stamped Show Notes:   [00:27] Today’s Topic: Daily Habits Shared by the World's Most Successful Marketers [00:36] You have to continuously learn, because things are always changing. [00:42] Eric is always checking Feedly to keep abreast of issues and changes in marketing. [01:30] Neil, one of the world’s most successful marketers, likes to make to-do lists and break things down into daily tasks. [01:42] He finds he learns the most from events and meetups. [02:15] Eric learned some vital techniques from the book The One Thing. [02:20] He uses Evernote to organize his to-do lists. He puts one thing at the top as the one major thing he absolutely must get done that day. [02:57] The tool that Neil looks at every day: Google Analytics. [03:20] He uses GA because it helps him see issues before they are even publicly announced. [03:43] He also uses Gmail and Skype daily, Ahrefs and SEMrush several times per week. [04:00] Daily tools that Eric uses: Pocket, Slack, Asana. [05:10] Neil likes Trello, as it allows him to see all his agency’s projects at once. [05:45] Daily meditation, journaling, and exercise are other great daily tools. [06:11] Neil’s daily habits are: waking up at 5am, working out for 30 minutes or so, eating breakfast, meetings throughout the day. [06:57] The more you can optimize your life, the better. [07:29] Neil also tries to take a walk every single day to clear his mind. [08:24] If you don’t want to spend money on expensive exercise classes, you can buy a walking/standing desk. [08:36] That’s it for today! [08:38] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special edition of Crazy Egg, the heat mapping tool. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/5/20189 minutes, 41 seconds
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What Most Marketing Agencies Won't Tell You | Ep. #553

In episode #553, Eric and Neil reveal some important things that big agencies won’t tell you. Tune in to hear what you should know before signing on to work with a major marketing agency. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What Most Marketing Agencies Won't Tell You [00:37] There are good and bad clients. [00:45] They measure this using the labor efficiency ratio. [01:04] When the whales are profitable, you are going to spend more time on that client. [01:24] Most agencies are pitching a dream, but they aren’t always able to deliver. [02:10] When you go to Chipotle or Taco Bell, you’re expecting the same thing every time. [02:20] When you have an agency with hundreds of clients, you are looking to deliver the same experience every time, to everyone. [02:32] Eric recommends that you actually have an in-house marketing person to have a laser focus on your goals. [03:12] Maybe start with an agency, then hire someone full-time, then consider using an agency again. [03:32] When you are starting out, you say “yes” to everything simply because you need to earn revenue. [03:40] When you’re established, you can be a lot more selective. [03:53] Eric feels the quality of his work suffered when he was doing every aspect of marketing and was trying to deliver on things that weren’t his or his agency’s strengths. [04:34] The quality of paid ads and SEO is better now, because he isn’t spread so thin. [04:56] People on Eric’s team want to add services, but he’s trying to temper that. [05:22] When working with an agency, you have to ask them what their strengths are. [06:04] You only want to work with people on things that they are good at. [06:22] Full-service agencies are big, brand names, with great revenue, but the quality suffered because they couldn’t possibly specialize in anything. [07:00] That’s it for Today! [07:04] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special edition of Crazy Egg, the heat mapping tool. [07:09] Tweet at Eric @Ericosiu and let him know if you want them to curate their podcast content. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/4/20188 minutes, 16 seconds
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How You Can Get the World's Top Marketers to Share Their Secrets with You | Ep. #552

In episode #552, Eric and Neil explain how you can get the best marketing tactics from other marketers. Tune in to hear how you can learn the latest techniques and get ahead.  Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How You Can Get the World's Top Marketers to Share Their Secrets with You [00:36] Once people start to share a tactic, it starts to get over-used. [01:00] So how do you learn about great tactics without becoming one of many using the same technique? [01:24] Neil thinks marketers like to party, spend money, and talk themselves up. [02:25] The creator of Growthhackers.com created the site because he wanted to have a community to share tips. [02:52] Marketers are going to try to outdo each other; by putting together a panel or roundtable, you will learn great techniques because they will all spill the beans just to impress each other. [03:36] You also want to share your tactics with others in order to get information back. [03:55] Neil likes to share tactics that work, but are kind of on their way out. [04:37] Sharing techniques that are new and on their way up, it will get spread around and overused. [05:07] The key is to be really careful who you share things with. [06:10] If you want marketers to share their secrets with you, your best bet is to go to conferences. [06:24] Conferences are where everyone wants to show off. [06:35] That’s it for today! [06:37] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special edition of Crazy Egg, the heat mapping tool. [06:42] Tweet at Eric @Ericosiu and let him know if you want them to curate/bundle their podcast content. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/3/20187 minutes, 59 seconds
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The Difference Between 7-, 8- and 9-Figure Businesses | Ep. #551

In episode #551, Eric and Neil lay out what makes a 7-figure business, 8-figure business, and 9-figure business. Tune in to hear great tips about how to gradually scale up your company. Time-Stamped Show Notes:   [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Difference Between 7-, 8- and 9-Figure Businesses [00:46] 7-figure businesses want a return on investment. [01:00] You want a 5:1 return, on average. [01:15] 8-figure businesses want to break even on their ad spend. [01:53] 9-figure businesses are willing to lose money at first. [02:13] They know the worth of a return customer down the road. [02:30] To compete, you need to outspend and have a funnel that converts very well. [03:00] “He who spends the most to acquire a customer, wins.” [03:58] Russell Brunson may lose money on the initial sale, because of his skill at setting up funnels he will recoup that money in the end. [04:30] It's hard to build a big business, unless you are willing to lose money up front. [04:45] You have to have the stomach for losing money. [05:00] The Microsofts and the HubSpots probably lost money their entire first year in business. [05:25] To build a successful 7-figure business, you have to hit product market fit. [05:41] 8-figure businesses capitalize on past successes and drop what isn't working. [06:15] 95% of the time, it's a process problem. 5% of the time it's a people problem. [06:54] When you're looking to go from 7, 8 or 9 figures, you need to look to your teams to start scaling up. [07:30] You have to know what you want and go for it! [07:34] That's all for today! [07:36] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special edition of Crazy Egg, the heat mapping tool. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/2/20188 minutes, 41 seconds
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The Marketers Checklist: 7 Stats You Need to Check Every Single Week | Ep. #550

In episode #550, Eric and Neil briefly lay out seven important stats you need to track. Tune in to hear what you should absolutely be checking in on every week. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Marketers Checklist_7 Stats You Need to Check Every Single Week [00:38] #1: Check week over week search engine traffic. [00:59] Make sure you haven’t been affected by a Google update or penalty. 5 or 6% is a big change. [01:42] #2: Check cost per acquisition. [02:20] Look at gross profit LTB and fully loaded cap. [03:00] If you are not improving your LTB, you can’t compete. [03:25] #4: Check critical conversion rates [03:45] It can make a massive impact on your business. [03:56] #5: Check international traffic and conversion numbers. [04:15] When it’s big enough, consider translating to increase conversions. [04:50] If you don’t check, you won’t know where to expand! [05:00] #6: Track organic keywords. [05:05] Use Ahrefs or SEMrush to track. [05:30] You need to know which keywords will have big business implications. [05:52] #7: Use Google Search Console to check your impression count. [06:18] Your impression count may increase before your click count. [06:35] Try clickflow.io which will help you track this. [06:41] That’s it for today! [06:43] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special edition of Crazy Egg, the heat mapping tool. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/1/20187 minutes, 48 seconds
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Marketing School Live: The #1 SEO Tip to Skyrocket Your Brand | Ep. #549

In episode #549 (a special episode for you!), Eric and Neil re-visit a live Marketing School show they did. Tune in to hear their number 1 SEO tip – as well as how they make their personal lives work in terms of being an entrepreneur.  Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Marketing School Live: The #1 SEO Tip to Skyrocket Your Brand [00:32] Today is a re-broadcast of a previous live episode. [01:05] Content marketing has led both Eric and Neil to all their other marketing techniques. [01:30] Use content as the framework for building a strong link profile. [01:52] Quicksprout was getting 850,000 hits per month. [02:12] Now, NeilPatel.com is getting the same amount of hits using content marketing. [02:38] In Brazil, they are getting fewer visitors than their competitors because they are newer to that market. [03:00] Use Google Analytics to determine which one of your pages is the most successful. [04:12] Neil’s girlfriend doesn’t like him working all the time, but they try to work around it. [05:25] Busy entrepreneurs should probably date other busy entrepreneurs. [05:30] That’s it for today! [05:32] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special edition of Crazy Egg, the heat mapping tool. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/31/20186 minutes, 34 seconds
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What Bitcoin Can Teach You about Marketing | Ep. #548

In episode #548, Eric and Neil discuss what Bitcoin has taught them about marketing. Tune in to hear how you can leverage trends for success. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What Bitcoin Can Teach You about Marketing [00:45] Everyone is talking about bitcoin. [01:10] Bitcoin is an explosive trend right now. [01:44] If you can leverage a sexy topic and sell products around it, you can make a TON of money. [02:50] 3D printing stock exploded because it was trending for a time. [03:18] Ride the wave! Always take advantage of any product or technique’s popularity. [03:33] 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing is a great resource for understanding how to ride the wave. [04:15] Keep in mind, once everyone has caught onto the popular, buzzworthy, trend, it won’t last. What goes up, must come down. [04:55] Time it right and always be early to the trend. [05:40] Be patient and shoot for long-term goals. [06:15] If you believe in something, stay the course until you achieve success. [06:38] Bitcoin is only ten years old. It may take another ten years to see greater success. [07:04] If you are not a long-term believer in what you are doing, don’t waste your time on it. [07:16] That’s all for today! [07:18] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special edition of Crazy Egg, the heat mapping tool. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/30/20188 minutes, 22 seconds
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How to Achieve Your Goals in 2018 | Ep. #547

In episode #547, Eric and Neil explain the best way to set and achieve your goals. Tune in to hear the easiest way to make sure your company succeeds.  Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Achieve Your Goals in 2018 [00:35] Eric recommends having a structure where you are operating off the Scaling Up Methodology or the Traction method. [01:20] Work backwards from your goal to determine the steps to success. [02:00] The main reason people don’t achieve their goals, is because they set their bar too high or their goal is too big. [02:30] Break your goal into smaller goals with small steps (“bite-sized, daily tasks”). [03:22] The ONE Thing is a great resource to help you set your goals. [04:26] IBM salespeople would crush quotas because their goals were set really low. [04:57] Neil finds that when he achieves small tasks, he can see how it will or won’t help him achieve his ultimate goal. [05:20] Better to waste a few hours than a whole month. [05:36] 15Five is a great tool that Eric’s team likes to use. It helps you understand how you are doing in terms of achieving your goal or goals. [06:41] Audit yourself every quarter! [07:22] To hit goals and succeed, you need to work with your team and be aligned with each other’s goals. [08:54] That’s it for today! [08:56] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special edition of Crazy Egg, the heat mapping tool. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/29/201810 minutes
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How You Can Compete with the Shady Marketers Without Breaking the Rules | Ep. #546

In episode #546, Eric and Neil talk about what shady marketers do and how you can succeed in spite of them. Tune in to hear how Eric and Neil earn good will with their marketing techniques.  Time-Stamped Show Notes:   [00:27] Today’s Topic: How You Can Compete with the Shady Marketers Without Breaking the Rules [01:05] Shady is: bending the rules, using unethical techniques, or avenues that aren’t on the up and up. [01:32] Facebook has always been big on skin care advertisers. Unfortunately, they offer free trials that aren’t actually free. [02:00] Blackhat SEO’ers would create link wheels, where they would take a web 2.0 properties and link them to each other. [02:34] Instead of making spammy articles, what if you linked all your guest posts together? [02:51] Thinking long term is key to your success, even when learning from shady techniques. [03:36] Yes, the shady marketers may be beating you right now, but they won’t be around forever. [03:53] Affiliate marketers will burn your brand if they have to, but that won’t work for them in the long term. [04:32] Neil does more of everything that will pan out in the long term and ignores the bad marketing techniques. He likes to create more good will around his brand. [05:18] The Skyscraper Technique is more or less what Neil is doing. [06:00] Don’t worry about what your competition is doing if they are shady! [06:25] That’s it for today! [06:27] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special edition of Crazy Egg, the heat mapping tool. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/28/20187 minutes, 30 seconds
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How to Get Access to Influential People | Ep. #545

In episode #545, Eric and Neil discuss how to access influential people in your space. Tune in to hear some tips on reaching out to people, getting their attention, and building a relationship. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Get Access to Influential People [00:35] First and foremost, start a podcast! [00:50] Have a unique spin on what you’re doing. [01:32] When Eric started, he would spend six hours per week on the podcast only to get 9-30 downloads per day. [02:07] However, it helped Eric to build his network. [02:26] Interviewing people will make it a little harder to build a business relationship after the fact. [03:14] If you don’t get respect, you can’t call on people for favors. [03:30] Offer your services to people to gain respect. [04:28] People often offer to work for free just to make a connection. [05:28] Figure out a person’s interests to work a better angle to establish a relationship. [06:22] A YouTube marketer offered Neil a way to gain more viewers. [07:22] Now, the marketer is a friend and network connection of Neil’s. [07:50] It’s easy to find a person’s email (try Hunter.io). [08:02] Take a risk and email people offering them something you think they would need. [08:43] That’s all for today! [08:45] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special edition of Crazy Egg, the heat mapping tool. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/27/20189 minutes, 50 seconds
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The Cleverest Marketing Campaigns that We Have Seen | Ep. #544

In episode #544, Eric and Neil describe the best marketing campaigns they have seen. Tune in to hear some innovating marketing ideas!  Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Cleverest Marketing Campaigns that We Have Seen [01:00] A lot of the YouTube marketers are creating very emotional stories, using them as ads, and making millions of dollars per month. [01:22] Billy Gene used a “Wolf of Wall Street” parody that proved so effective, it reached people in Brazil. [02:06] Eric saw a very effective Lyft ad while watching YouTube videos. [02:25] Lyft was able to evoke emotion based on a true life story about a survivor of the Vegas hotel shooting. [02:55] They leveraged an emotional event to market their business. [03:52] Re-market videos on YouTube on Facebook: show people what their lives will be like if they use your product or services. [05:00] If you are pitching based on emotion and that doesn’t work, re-market them using logic. [05:21] Full Story shows people what they can do with your website. [05:50] It will show people how to use your website and it’s highly customizable. [06:33] You can follow up with people after they’ve seen how your site works using Full Story. [07:02] Russell Brunson was giving away free MP3 players, but he created a funnel that got people to purchase his products and services. [07:45] He created video campaigns on how to retire using click-funnels. [08:18] Dollar Shave Club sold to Unilever for over a billion dollars. [08:43] Think about how to put a creative spin on things, like Squatty Potty and their bizarre/humorous ad campaign. [09:25] That’s all for today! [09:27] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special edition of Crazy Egg, the heat mapping tool. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/26/201810 minutes, 30 seconds
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How Successful Entrepreneurs Think | Ep. #543

In episode #543, Eric and Neil discuss what makes an entrepreneur tick. Tune in to hear how you can think like a successful entrepreneur.  Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Successful Entrepreneurs Think [00:42] When Jeff Bezos started Amazon, he was 30 years old. [00:56] He was a stock trader before he quit to start Amazon. [01:12] He started with selling books and branched out from there. [02:00] People are always looking for profits, but he was unconcerned. [02:22] Jeff Bezos was able to think in the long term, which helped him achieve success. [03:06] All billionaire entrepreneurs are similar in that they are awkward, but believe they can do whatever they want. [03:55] Elon Musk made a $170 million exit from PayPal, but he still had to live with a friend, because he bet it all on his next venture. [05:02] The most common principle that you need to learn is that you’re going to make mistakes. [05:14] Successful entrepreneurs learn from mistakes. [06:52] If you can think like an entrepreneur, you’ll have a leg up on everyone else. [07:23] That’s all for today! [07:25] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special edition of Crazy Egg, the heat mapping tool. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/25/20188 minutes, 30 seconds
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How to Become an Overnight Success | Ep. #542

In episode #542, Eric and Neil explain the reality of overnight success. Tune in to hear why being an overnight success may not be the key to long-term success.  Time-Stamped Show Notes:  [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Become an Overnight Success [00:36] There is no such thing as an overnight success. [01:37] Elon Musk just kept working on what he found interesting for years, but was still considered an overnight success. [02:06] Eric worked for years to get where he is. 2017 wasn’t a great year, but 2018 is looking better. [02:29] Jeremy Lin, the basketball player, was considered an overnight success, but he is not a household name. [03:12] He kept working until he began to overage 18 points per game. [03:27] The only overnight successes are people who have pulled off crazy stunts, but they are forgotten about fairly easily. [03:55] Gambit, right out the gate did 30 million in revenue and tanked the following year. [04:50] The results from hard work last longer than recognition from stunts. [05:32] Warren Buffett built an empire off of hard and consistent work. [05:51] Money magnifies your personality. [06:08] Focus on becoming a better person, not an overnight success. [06:35] That’s it for today! [06:37] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special edition of Crazy Egg, the heat mapping tool. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/24/20187 minutes, 43 seconds
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How SEO Is Dying and What You Should Focus on Next | Ep. #541

In episode 541, Eric and Neil discuss how SEO, as we now know it, is slowly dying out. Tune in to hear how SEO is morphing and what you can do to continue successfully marketing your company.  Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How SEO Is Dying and What You Should Focus on Next [00:34] SEO the way you’re used to it, is changing. [00:56] Voice search is going to change the way we search and use SEO. Google is starting to focus heavily on voice commands. [01:30] The end result is that you will most likely be sent to the top paid result. [02:13] You have to focus on where your audience’s attention is. [02:45] How can you market to people and grab their attention? [02:57] You have a lot of different targeting options: Google, Facebook, Twitter, etc. [03:40] By experimenting, you will learn what is working for you. [04:17] Leverage paid ads, social media marketing, or business development. [04:35] Run one or more experiments per week. [05:38] When one channel tanks, you won’t be out of luck, because you are trying a few different channels. [06:14] You can re-target people based on the content that they visited. [6:55] That’s it for today! [06:57] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special edition of Crazy Egg, the heat mapping tool. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   ►Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/23/20188 minutes, 1 second
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The Ultimate Advice for Every 20 Year Old | Ep. #540

In episode #540, Eric and Neil discuss the very best advice for people who are just starting out. Tune in to hear what one piece of advice they wish they had heeded when they were in their twenties.  Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Ultimate Advice for Every 20 Year Old [00:33] At 20, Eric was unsure of his future. [00:59] You have to roll with the punches, stay the course, and be patient. [01:05] When Eric went to Japan, he met a number of business owners, including one who focused solely on marketing within Pachenko games. [01:30] 20-25 years into the business, he now has 20 offices around the world, a publicly traded marketing agency, and $200,000,000 in business. [01:58] The key is to be open-minded and to constantly be learning from others. [02:20] Stay with a project: good things will happen if you put in the work. [02:45] When Neil started out, he attempted to do too many things at once, instead of focusing on one project. If he had focused, he would probably be more financially successful. [03:12] As you are creating your business, your game plan is probably going to change, as will the industry in which you are investing. [03:55] In most cases, the business you start will most likely not be the business you end up with. [04:43] Warren Buffett didn’t get to where he is right away. He reached success at the middle point of his career. [05:03] Gary Vee started out helping his dad with a wine store, moved it online, began marketing it online, then eventually his career path became about marketing. He grew and adapted. [05:34] Things don’t blow up overnight: it takes hard work and persistence. [06:18] When Jeff Bezos started Amazon, they had little to no profit margin; today, it is a major corporation that brings in tons of revenue. [06:50] He’s a good example of a guy who stuck to his guns. [07:05] Once you focus on one thing, don’t be afraid to disrupt things. [07:18] Neil’s version of disruption is that he is creating software, but he wants to make it free and accessible to all; he believes software should be free. [07:50] Check out all the tools at NeilPatel.com or Quicksprout.com. [07:54] They just launched A/B testing and WYSIWYG, where any website can be CMS. [08:15] Ultimately, the message is to be patient, focus on one project, and stay the course. [09:00] Eric has other businesses, but they cost him time and money. If he could go back, he would only focus on the agency. [09:35] He thinks the agency would be five times as successful if he had focused solely on that. [09:44] That’s it for today! [09:46] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special edition of Crazy Egg, the heat mapping tool. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/22/201810 minutes, 56 seconds
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The Marketing Advice You Need to Hear, But Don't Want To | Ep. #539

In episode #539 of Marketing School, Eric and Neil talk about some hard choices all marketers will have to make in the future. Tune in to hear about the future of marketing and what you can do to survive in the industry.  Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Marketing Advice You Need to Hear, But Don't Want To [00:37] Facebook Ad costs are on the rise. They had more advertisers than inventory in the US this last year. [01:05] SEO is changing because of voice searches. [01:25] Marketing is going to change so much over the next few years, that whatever you’re doing now will probably be defunct. [01:50] AI is going to affect the future of marketing. [02:15] In the next five to ten years, we will see more change than we saw in the last ten or fifteen. [02:42] Eric and Neil are aware of what is coming and are trying to plan ahead. [02:57] Build a micro-brand, stay connected, and adapt! [03:42] If you have a team, make sure people are experimenting with and testing methods. [04:12] The data from this will help you adapt. [05:00] Google Authentication was performing well for a few years before it started tanking. [05:10] The market is moving at such a quick pace, things that worked 6 months to a year ago, will no longer be effective. [05:24] Rocket Fuel is a great book to refer to. It’s about being a visionary and an integrator. [05:49] Managing Oneself is another good resource. It talks about feedback analysis and will help you understand how to take stock of your strengths. [06:43] Hire people with skills that are complementary to your own. [07:00] Eric and Neil believe you need to be prepared for the future of marketing. Learn to adapt! Be comfortable with being uncomfortable. [07:22] That’s it for today! [07:25] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special edition of Crazy Egg, the heat mapping tool. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/21/20188 minutes, 33 seconds
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What You Should Do When Your Revenue Tanks | Ep. #538

In episode #538 of Marketing School, Eric and Neil discuss what you should do when your revenue tanks. Tune in to hear why you should have a plan of action for this eventuality and tips on how to overcome this hurdle.  Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What You Should Do When Your Revenue Tanks [00:37] Everyone has their ups and downs, no business keeps climbing forever. [00:53] Microsoft once invested in Apple, so that they wouldn’t go bankrupt and Microsoft wouldn’t end up facing antitrust lawsuits. [01:15] Revenue often tanks, because companies are distracted. You can’t lose focus on your main revenue source. [01:45] Revenue also drops, because companies stop innovating their core products. [02:15] Rocket Fuel is a great book about a visionary and an “integrator”. [02:45] You need to have preventative measures in place for when your revenue takes a dip. [02:55] Even consider short-term loans from places like Kabbage. [03:10] Someone from IBM once made a billion dollar mistake. The CEO simply called it a “billion dollar lesson”. [03:41] It’s important to have a plan for when your revenue tanks and learn from the mistakes that led you down this path. [04:45] Once everyone is on the same page with the same goal, you can get your company back on track. [05:00] Neil puts a person in charge of each aspect of the funnel or business process. [05:30] Once your revenue tanks, create your action plan. [05:52] Neil believes in firing the squeaky wheel, as opposed to considering it a lesson learned. [06:15] Survey your clients about their satisfaction levels. [07:04] Have a weekly sales meeting cadence, so it’s quick, informative, and concise. [08:10] Eric likes to use Ask Nicely for his surveys. [09:03] That’s it for today. [09:06] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special edition of Crazy Egg, the heat mapping tool. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/20/201810 minutes, 11 seconds
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Do We Think Tai Lopez Is a Scammer? | Ep. #537

In episode #537, Eric and Neil discuss whether Tai Lopez and other Internet marketers are scammers. Tune in to hear some surprising thoughts on this issue and how others could even learn from supposed scammers. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Do We Think Tai Lopez Is a Scammer? [00:36] Because they are in the marketing world, Eric and Neil are often asked this question. [00:43] Eric doesn’t think that Tai Lopez is a scammer and actually respects his hard work. [01:15] Neil knows Tai personally. [01:17] This conversation could also be about Sam Evans, Billy Gene, or Alex Becker. Neil sees all of these people as smart and creative marketers. [01:40] Tai is a very forthright person with no need to put up a front. [02:03] Instead of asking if someone is a scammer, try to learn from their techniques. [02:25] You don’t have to be in their world, but take the stuff that works for these marketers and apply it to your business. [02:37] Sam Evans is often considered a scammer, but he has over 3,000 positive video testimonials on his website. [03:00] Everyone thinks these guys are scammers because there are a lot of affiliate marketer scammers. It is also because when people buy their products, the users don’t actually use the product. [03:40] If you take free, effective material from your blog and put it behind a paywall, people will inevitably complain and claim your tactics don’t work. In the end, it will come out that they didn’t even apply the tactics to their businesses. [04:45] Gossip doesn’t help you or anyone grow your business. It’s a waste of energy. [05:20] Instead of worrying who is a scammer, look at the products and techniques and use what works for your business. [05:51] That’s it for today! [05:53] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special edition of Crazy Egg, the heat mapping tool. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/19/20186 minutes, 58 seconds
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The Killer Conversion Hack that Marketers Don't Really Want to Share | Ep. #536

In episode #536, Eric and Neil discuss the one major marketing hack that professional marketers don’t want to share. Tune in to hear why “urgency” is key to making vital sales. Time-Stamped Show Notes:  [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Killer Conversion Hack that Marketers Don't Really Want to Share [00:37] The killer conversion hack is urgency. [00:48] Neil thinks that 50% of his sales came from urgency. [01:00] Eric was taken in by a limited-time sale on Bonobos, so he knows that urgency is effective. [01:45] It has to be true scarcity or urgency to convince people to buy. If you do it too often, it’s like crying wolf. [02:20] For people who don’t complete the purchase, you can remarket all of those people with a video ad on YouTube and Facebook [03:35] The urgency you are establishing could be based on rising price (limited time discount offer), instead of scarcity. [04:01] Put countdown clocks within your emails to your list. [04:39] A ton of traffic still comes in after the offer expires. Make sure to adjust your landing page to reflect this, but offer them a head’s up about the next sale if they give their contact information. [05:07] Look at the Jeff Walker Launch Sequence for reference. [05:30] Send multiple emails on the day before the sale ends or even on the final day. [06:11] Eric launched a product using urgency: it wasn’t based on expiration, but a one-time lower price offer. [07:03] That’s it for today! [07:13] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special edition of Crazy Egg, the heat mapping tool. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/18/20188 minutes, 20 seconds
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How You Can Build a 6-Figure Business in Under 90 Days with YouTube Ads | Ep. #535

In episode #535, Eric and Neil discuss ways that YouTube ads can help you build a successful business. Tune in for their tips on how to create dynamic, long-form ad videos. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How You Can Build a 6-Figure Business in Under 90 Days with YouTube Ads [00:35] Billy Gene is one of the most creative YouTube marketers as of late. [01:12] The first step to building a 6-figure business with YouTube, is to make video ads. [01:39] The Bold Agency is targeting the viewers of Gary Vee videos. [02:10] Alex Becker is funny and informative, which is helpful to drawing in customers. [02:45] You must sell something information-related. [03:06] Alex Becker sells marketing information software and has an elaborate funnel. [03:40] Have a clear demographic in mind when creating your business and ads. [03:57] Create an ad that tells a story, a benefit, and educates people in some way. An example of this is Alex Becker’s style for his ads. [05:14] Run a webinar! The easiest way to drive conversions is through webinars. You can use Webinar Jam or Ever Webinar. Aim to make it 60 minutes long, with 30 minutes of education before your sales pitch. [06:22] Don’t sell your product for more than $2000, because your conversions will tank. [06:55] Give discounts and special offers in order to drive sales. [07:12] Have a cut-off for the discount, which will create a sense of urgency and exclusivity. [07:45] Consider collaborations with other up-and-comers. [08:28] Eric once bet an entire company (Treehouse) on his YouTube advertising plan. [08:50] If you don’t know how to make a webinar, check out Russell Brunson’s Perfect Webinar Formula or even his book, Dotcom Secrets. [09:11] That’s all for today! [09:17] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special edition of Crazy Egg, the heat mapping tool. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/17/201810 minutes, 22 seconds
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7 Productivity Hacks that Will Make You a More Efficient Marketer | Ep. #534

In episode #534, Eric and Neil count out 7 productivity hacks that will help you run your business more efficiently. Tune in to hear these great time-and-energy-saving hacks. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Productivity Hacks that Will Make You a More Efficient Marketer [00:34] Hack 1: Use Rescue Time, it’s a tool that analyzes how much time you spend on social media sites. This will give you something to compare with your analytics and give you an idea of where to spend more of your time. [01:23] You have to optimize your time and spend it on the sites that are getting you the highest ROI. [01:49] Hack 2: For mobile, Moment is an app that shows you how much time you’re spending on the phone and different apps. [02:28] Hack 3: Use Trello. It has boards that help you track all of your projects and their various phases. [03:32] Hack 4: TubeBuddy helps with posting videos to YouTube (tagging, etc.) [04:10] Hack 5: Use Google Analytics to help track your best performing pages and see which SEO is working and which needs improvement. [05:47] Click Flow is another great tool for tracking SEO. [05:58] Hack 6: Zapier helps organize your workflow and saves you time. [06:57] Hack 7: Buffer or Hootsuite social media schedulers can be used to schedule posts 10-20 times per day. Doing this will boost your Twitter traffic. [07:58] Meet Edgar is another social media scheduler that will help you plan ahead and score more Twitter traffic. Always re-post your blog entries! [08:50] That’s it for today! [08:52] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special edition of Crazy Egg, the heat mapping tool. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/16/20189 minutes, 58 seconds
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How to Handle Clients that Always Want More for Less | Ep. #533

In episode #533, Eric and Neil discuss how to manage clients who are never satisfied and ask for work above and beyond their contract. Tune in for some great advice on how to satisfy clients and remain profitable. Time-Stamped Show Notes:  [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Handle Clients that Always Want More for Less [00:43] In the early days, Neil would give his clients whatever they asked for. [00:47] However, the moment you give in to unnecessarily demanding clients, you find that your margins decrease and it becomes a vicious cycle of rewarding complaints. [01:05] What he learned from this, was that it is of the utmost importance to structure your deal properly from the get-go. [01:18] When a company asks for something above and beyond the terms of the contract, tell them it won’t be possible, but that you can renegotiate/draw up a new proposal. It is important to set boundaries! [01:58] Once you do too much for free, you will lose money, and you will always have unhappy clients. [02:20] You have to track how much time you spend on each client to determine profitability. [02:40] You can always draw up a Zero-Dollar Change Order, just to have a written trail of the changes in terms. [03:15] The third of fourth time the client tries to adjust the terms, point to the free Change Orders, and tell them you will have to charge them in the future. This way, you are protecting yourself. [03:49] iProspect charges based on an hourly rate. They will do whatever the client wants, because they are still getting paid for their time. [04:41] The hourly rate model is simple and straightforward, which prevent confusion and hard feelings. [05:27] Neil still does flat-rate pricing, but internally they track client hours and the ensuing costs. [05:42] Hubstaff is an invasive time-tracker, but works well for Eric and his company. [06:02] Toggl and Harvest are other great time-tracker options. [06:17] Ogilvy will charge by the hour, but will charge additionally for face-to-face work. [06:56] That’s all for today! [06:58] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special edition of Crazy Egg, the heat mapping tool. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/15/20188 minutes, 5 seconds
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What You Should Do After You Hit 7 Figures in Revenue | Ep. #532

In episode #532, Eric and Neil discuss what to do once your business hits 7 figures. Ultimately, there are two paths you can take. Tune in to hear their advice about optimizing your business for growth or stability.  Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What You Should Do After You Hit 7 Figures in Revenue [00:34] Eric believes that once you hit 7 figures, why not strive for even bigger numbers? [01:18] Look at what works and double down on that. [01:47] Invest in what you can control. [02:10] Neil thinks that what you do to get to 7 figures, isn’t necessarily what will get you to 8. [02:58] 7 figures are hungry to make money right away, while 8 figure businesses look more to long-term investments. [03:24] If you can spend more money on acquiring customers than your competitors, it’s much easier to grow your business. [03:37] Celebrate that your business has reached 7 figures, but then think about what else you can do to optimize your business. [04:29] Really good marketers consider “scaling”. [04:51] Once you get beyond the strategies that helped you reach 7 figures, think about what systems and processes you can build to reach 8 figures. [05:58] You have to be able to convey your vision to others (employees and investors), so that they can get on board and help you reach 8 figures. [06:20] Some people do not care for money and just want to live a quiet, relaxing life. [06:48] If you are one of these people, optimize your business for profit and don’t try to reach 8 figures. [07:12] Once you optimize your business, don’t spend too much and save your cash in order to float the “chill” lifestyle you desire. [07:42] Mergers and Acquisitions are another way to make quick, stable money. [08:15] If you look at Dentsu or Ogilvy, they have a number of different services and have grown through M&A. [08:42] Hitting the 7 figure mark is rare! [09:33] Once you reach 7 figures, you can’t take your foot off the gas. [09:44] Remember to CYA (Cover Your Ass): always have two to three months of expenses in the bank. [10:23] That’s it for today! [10:26] Go to singlegrain.com/giveaway if you want to get in on a special giveaway opportunity!  Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/14/201811 minutes, 31 seconds
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Our Favorite Google Analytics Hacks that Actually Help You Grow | Ep. #531

In episode #531, Eric and Neil talk about how Google Intelligence can help you understand analytics and grow your business. Tune in to hear which analytics are key to interpreting content performance. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Our Favorite Google Analytics Hacks That Actually Help You Grow [00:35] For mobile or desktop, there is a thing called Google Intelligence. It’s a program much like Siri or Alexa. [00:45] You can ask Google Intelligence questions about your website’s analytics and it will give you answer much like Siri or Alexa would. You do not actually have to know anything about analytics. [01:14] Neil likes to create segments for each different type of traffic source, which helps him to understand and parse the data. [02:23] Creating segments will help you fine-tune your marketing decisions. [02:28] Make sure that you are linking up Google Search Console and Adwords with Google Analytics. Combining the data will make your life easier. [02:48] Kaushik.net is a blog with advanced segments you can duplicate, as well as using some templates he has built. [03:29] There is an article on Medium that has a few analytics hacks you can use. [03:37] Neil likes to see how quickly his site loads. [04:04] Look at your most popular pages and see the load times. Speeding them up will help boost your conversions. [04:41] Utilize Google Tag Manager. When you connect Tag Manager to analytics, you can check scroll depth and other cool analytics that will help you determine how engaged people are. [05:19] GTM Measure School is a great YouTube channel that will help you figure out Tag Manager hacks. [05:29] If you’re a content marketer, it’s important to know there is a tool within Google Analytics called “Content Groups”. You can set up content grouping to figure out how certain content is performing. [05:52] Content marketing is a hit or miss game, so you want to analyze topics and trends and see what is performing well. [06:02] By grouping your content, you will be able to better analyze content performance. [06:58] That’s it for today! [07:00] Go to singlegrain.com/giveaway if you want to get in on a special giveaway opportunity! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/13/20188 minutes, 4 seconds
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Learn the Real Secret to Ranking on Page 1 (& What Most Marketers Won't Tell You) | Ep. #530

In episode #530, Eric and Neil tell you the real secret about how to raise your Google ranking. Tune in to hear the honest truth that other marketers won’t tell you. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Learn the Real Secret to Ranking on Page 1 (and What Most Marketers Won't Tell You) [00:37] Eric and Neil rank for a number of keywords or terms. [01:08] When trying to rank for those terms, they did not create pages specifically for them. [01:25] Eric has created hundreds of pages for Single Grain, but the majority do not rank well; it’s a quantity game. [01:34] There was no difference between the pages that ranked and those that did not. [01:47] Neil and Eric create a massive amount of content, because it’s a hit or miss game.There is no guarantee that the content will be a hit. [02:31] For the posts that rank, they have a process that involves Google Search Console. [02:56] Step 1: Install Google Search Console. [03:08] Step 2: Go to the Search Analytics section. [03:17] Step 3: Click on three buttons/check boxes on the top left (“CTR”, “Impressions”, and “Clicks”). [03:36] Step 4: Click on the radio button for “Pages”. [03:47] You want to see the pages that have a high impression count, but a low click-through rate. [04:17] Low click-through rates are the low-hanging fruit you want to optimize. [04:26] By changing the titles of these, it can help you change your click-through rate. [04:50] So, create a lot of content, see what performs the best in Google Search Console, go in and fine-tune your content (make it super detailed and try to maximize the traffic you can get from them. [05:15] No one knows why some pages rank and others don’t. That’s the big secret! [05:33] If you want the most traffic, you need to focus on quantity. [05:42] Write at least one article per day and don’t overlap your topics. [06:02] They built ClickFlow to help you manage the Google Search Console process. [06:26] Focus on creating quality content in mass quantities; over time, Google will start to see your site as an authority, which will cause your domain authority rise, and whenever you write new content, it becomes easier to rank. [07:10] Make sure you go after keywords that monetize. [07:27] That’s it for today! [07:29] Go to singlegrain.com/giveaway if you want to get in on a special giveaway opportunity! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/12/20188 minutes, 32 seconds
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How to be Insta-Famous Without Taking Off Your Clothes | Ep. #529

In episode #529, Eric and Neil discuss strategies for becoming "Instagram Famous." Tune in to her great tips on building relationships, growing your following, and attracting Likes. Time-Stamped Show Notes:  [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to be Insta-Famous Without Taking Off Your Clothes [00:37] Everyone on Instagram is either a celebrity or rich. The majority of the Insta-famous people are basically half-naked attractive people. [01:28] Eric follows Founder Magazine, because he likes their content and he believes they are adding value to his life. Tai Lopez is another account that Eric thinks ads value. [02:43] The more emotional content you use, the more engagement you will get. [03:13] If people don’t connect with you or your images, you won’t gain followers. [03:29] Engage with other users and respond to comments on your page as well as on other account pages. [03:57] Instagram tracks followers and likes; if the ratio is off, you won’t get promoted on the app. [05:10] Think about who you can build a relationship with via social media. This will help you grow your engagement and add followers. [05:45] You have to be able to tell a story in order to draw people in. [06:31] Partnerships with other users (photos, contests, etc.) will help you gain followers [07:02] If your content is truly amazing, it will get discovered. You always have to “one-up” people. [07:53] That’s it for today! [07:55] Go to singlegrain.com/giveaway if you want to get in on a special giveaway opportunity! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/11/20188 minutes, 59 seconds
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How to Get Paid to Speak Even if Nobody Knows You | Ep. #528

In episode #528, Eric and Neil explain how you can be an event speaker without being a household name. Tune in to hear how you can eventually earn money and a following speaking at conferences. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Get Paid to Speak Even if Nobody Knows You [00:34] Neil shares the story about his early days of public speaking [01:00] He didn’t get paid at first and had to cover his own expenses. [01:26] A Harvard Football player now gets paid $25,000 for speaking gigs at financial firms regarding sales training. [01:33] The football player continuously reached out to every speaker bureau and eventually, they offered him paid gigs. [01:42] He also self-publishes books and then mails them out to the companies and people for whom he would like to work. [02:10] When you first start out, reach out to different conferences and offer your services. [02:26] The first speaking gig that Gary Vee (Gary Vaynerchuk) ever did, he asked for $5,000, because he wasn’t sure what kind of money he could get. [02:41] Now, Gary gets $100,000 per event. [03:11] Bryan Harris came out with a tool to help people get speaking gigs. [03:30] Make a prospect list to help you set your goals. [03:37] You can hire telemarketers from Upwork for about $30/hour to help you do cold calling. [03:52] It would be worth speaking for free at popular conferences, because it will help you build up your speaker resume. [04:34] Neil spoke about Wikipedia at the Search Engine Strategies Conference. He did not generate any revenue, nor did he gain any followers. [04:54] After doing a few more events for free, he eventually began to ask for money. [05:14] Go to the speaker bureau sites and see where those people are speaking, because those are the conferences that are paying. [05:25] Neil charged $5,000 for his first paid gig. [05:37] Eventually, he began charging more money. [06:03] That’s it for today! [06:05] Go to singlegrain.com/giveaway if you want to get in on a special giveaway opportunity! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/20187 minutes, 7 seconds
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How to Create a Webinar in Less than 45 Minutes | Ep. #527

In Episode #527, Eric and Neil explain how you can quickly and easily create webinars. Tune in to hear some great tips for creating webinars and an explanation of why these could be key to your success. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Create a Webinar in Less than 45 Minutes [00:35] For those of you who already have content, you can turn it into a webinar. [01:01] For reference, look at The Content Reusage Workflow. [01:09] Eric recently looked at old content and repurposed some of it for a webinar. [01:21] However, if you don’t have any content yet, go to BuzzSumo, look at what topics are performing well, and then make your own webinar about those topics. [01:52] Check out SlideShare to see what the most popular presentations are. [02:18] You need to figure out how to transition people into leads or sales. [02:22] You want to do at least 30 minutes of education before you go into your pitch (max 15 minutes). [02:40] Follow all of that up with an offer for further webinars and opportunities. [03:20] Your pitch must be relevant to the topic covered in your webinar. [04:02] If you are selling a service, you can download a lead magnet or you can just offer your services at a discount for the first ten people to sign up. Create offers or opportunities. [04:42] Eric recently released a tool and offered a discount to the first people to sign up. [05:20] When you establish urgency, it causes people to take action. [05:37] Make sure to tease offers at the beginning of your webinar, so viewers will stay until the end. [05:52] If you are scheduling calls or selling a service, use Schedule Once to plug your offer. [06:04] If you are selling a product, use Webinar Jam’s countdown clock to help create the sense of urgency. [06:23] When you’re getting started, Google Hangouts is a great way to create free webinars. [06:27] Zoom and GoToWebinar are paid services you can also opt to use. [06:32] LeadPages is a great way to create landing pages for your site/webinar. [06:46] That’s it for today! [06:48] Go to singlegrain.com/giveaway if you want to get in on a special giveaway opportunity! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/9/20187 minutes, 50 seconds
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How to Write a Killer Blog Introduction that Really Hooks the Reader | Ep. #526

In episode #526, Eric and Neil discuss the ways in which you can hook readers with a killer blog introduction. Tune in to hear their tips for creating great blog posts. Time-Stamped Show Notes:  [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Write a Killer Blog Introduction that Really Hooks the Reader [00:34] Neil likes something hard-hitting and quick, when it comes to blog entries. [00:56] Statistics really draw him in. [01:21] Conversational-style writing is also really appealing to Neil. Hooking people with a personal story is usually successful. [01:38] Neil likes to write in the first person, as it makes it seem more personal. [03:10] Eric likes reading things that are written by marketing copywriters, because they know how to write a good hook. [03:37] Eric likes looking at The Boron Letters and the book Breakthrough Advertising. [04:07] Perry Marshal said that your goal when writing an email is to hook them into the next email. [04:28] It’s important to focus on how to keep readers interested. [04:42] It must be authentic and fit your personality. [05:40] Take the signal that makes sense to you and adjust it to fit your style. [05:46] That’s it for today! [05:48] Go to singlegrain.com/giveaway if you want to get in on a special giveaway opportunity! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/8/20186 minutes, 52 seconds
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The Best Way to Market to Individuals Who Make Over $150K a Year | Ep. #525

In episode #525, Eric and Neil discuss the best way to market to people making more than $150K per year. Tune in to hear the exciting ideas they have to boost your reach and potential earnings. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Best Way to Market to Individuals Who Make Over $150K a Year [00:37] There was an article on the Salesforce Blog about podcasts. According to the article, 16% of the people who listen to podcasts make over $150,000/year. [01:01] In addition, that 16% listens to roughly five hours of podcasts per week. [01:07] So, if you want to target that 16%, you should consider starting a podcast to increase your traffic and sales. [01:18] Marketing School gets about 550,000 listens per week. [01:38] If you don’t want to create a podcast, you can simply advertise on a podcast. [01:55] You can target your ads towards a certain income group on Facebook. [02:28] You can target prominent Venture Capitalists on Twitter or similar types of people. [02:40] Eric likes the idea of targeting people through podcasts. The attention you get from a podcast is unparalleled. [03:05] If you create your own podcast, you can run your own ads to get more subscribers and listeners. [03:21] Eric and Neil considered using Russell Brunson’s method, which required giving away pre-loaded MP3 players. [03:55] iTunes has yet to open advertising for podcasts, but Spotify currently allows it. [04:00] Eric and Neil are planning to expand their marketing plan in 2018. [04:40] Wealthy people tend to listen to podcasts to gain skills that will make them more successful and effective at whatever it is that they do. [05:10] You can do AVM, which is targeting specific companies and accounts. [05:31] If you are delivering the right content to the right people at the right time, you are likely to close sales at a higher rate. [05:51] Marketing School episodes got shorter in 2017, but they started to focus on quality as well as quantity. They want to provide the best possible content to gain more followers. [06:44] Eric and Neil are keen to get your feedback on this podcast. If you like what you’ve been hearing, please leave a review! [06:47] That’s it for today! [06:49] Go to singlegrain.com/giveaway if you want to get in on a special giveaway opportunity! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/7/20187 minutes, 51 seconds
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What You Should Do When You Get Hit by a Google Algorithm Update | Ep. #524

In episode #524, Eric and Neil discuss what to do when you get hit by a Google algorithm update. Tune in to hear why diversification is so important. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What You Should Do When You Get Hit by a Google Algorithm Update [00:42] Eric likes to check Search Engine Roundtable, because they talk about algorithmic updates and signals from different SEO tools (Moz Cast). [01:02] He tries to correlate this information with things happening on his site and what steps he can take to fix the problems. [01:17] In December, Eric and Neil noticed their search traffic declining. So, they knew an update was happening. [01:48] They noticed people who were talking about losing their rankings. [01:57] SEroundtable is calling the current algorithm the “Maccabees Update”. [02:10] There is a trend where blogs are getting fewer hits. Sometimes you just have to wait it out and weather the storm. [02:55] Changing too many things in your content, could have adverse effects. [03:10] You don’t want to be reactionary. [03:41] Wait it out and follow the advice of the people at sites like SEroundtable. [04:13] You have to diversify. If you get hit with an algorithm change, that could be the difference between six or seven figures of business. [04:38] Organic traffic at Single Grain is about 60-70%. [05:02] To diversify his website, Eric would focus on emails. [05:20] Neil gets 50% organic traffic. [05:39] Eric tries to diversify further by focusing on the multiple touchpoints you can use to reach out to new followers (YouTube, etc.) [06:23] Neil is getting a million views per month. [06:50] Paid ads is a great way to get your numbers up. Companies wouldn’t keep spending money unless there was an ROI. [07:05] You can use services like Taboola and Outbrain, re-marketing pixels, and social media as marketing channels. [07:20] Tweet ten times per day and see if it increases your website traffic. Experiment! [07:40] Come up with ways to get increased traffic through your different marketing channels. [07:44] Use push notifications. [07:57] Drift or Facebook Messenger are great live chat options to gain followers. [08:07] You can tie Facebook Messenger in with Zapier. [08:21] Use the signals they are using to gauge their traffic and success. [08:41] That’s it for today! [08:43] Go to singlegrain.com/giveaway if you want to get in on a special giveaway opportunity! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/6/20189 minutes, 46 seconds
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How to Exponentially Increase Your Social Media Traffic | Ep. #523

In episode #523, Eric and Neil explain how you can increase your social media traffic whether you have funding or not. Tune in to hear some basic ideas about how to gain new followers and increase your reach on social media. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Exponentially Increase Your Social Media Traffic [00:35] Within your content, block off specific pieces of it and make people Tweet or Share it to gain access to the full content. [01:07] This is an easy way to gain 700-1000 more followers. [01:53] Eric still likes using paid advertising. Even if you’re starting with a small budget, you can drive more clicks or page views by using Twitter ads. [02:37] They are allocating a certain amount of dollars to YouTube ads in order to promote their new video series. If you don’t have that kind of money, a few dollars a day can make a difference. [03:08] GaryVee (Gary Vaynerchuk) runs ads for his Youtube page and those have proven effective. [03:23] If you’re trying to get more social traffic, cross-promote throughout all your social media accounts. [03:50] Neil also puts re-marketing pixels on his site. [04:10] The rule of seven: if someone sees you online seven or more times, you are more likely to convert them into a follower/subscriber. [04:25] Eric really likes Meet Edgar, because it allows you to schedule posts across your different social media accounts. [05:00] He also likes If This, Then That or Zapier. When you have a new post, it will pull from the blog RSS feed and automatically posts it for you. [05:24] HootSuite, Buffer and the aforementioned scheduling tools can also hurt your business. You will get a bigger and better response from using Facebook’s own scheduling tool. [05:45] Neil tweets 40 times per day and can get 30,000 visitors per month! [05:39] Continually posting or re-posting content can get you more traffic. [06:10] That’s it for today! [06:11] Go to singlegrain.com/giveaway if you want to get in on a special giveaway opportunity! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/5/20187 minutes, 16 seconds
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How to Get Your First 1,000 Facebook Fans Without Paid Ads | Ep. #522

In episode #522, Eric and Neil outline ways that anyone can gain more Facebook fans without having to use paid ads. Tune in to hear their stellar advice on how to build a strong following. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Get Your First 1,000 Facebook Fans Without Paid Ads [00:36] Facebook is still important because they link back to other social media apps. [00:58] Blast your email list or whatever social assets that you have. [01:12] In your very first email, link to your Facebook page. [01:24] Use an exit pop-up on your website. For this, Neil likes to use Hello Bar on his Quick Sprout site. [01:33] Using this tactic, Neil gets about 1,000 fans per week [02:00] Think about who you can partner with for things like joint webinars; this will expand your reach. [02:40] You could get 50-100 more followers/subscribers doing collaborations. [02:58] If you want a lot of fans, join Facebook groups that relate to your business and participate. This means that you have to get in on conversations or even start them. [03:32] You can take shortcuts, but shortcuts won’t get you loyal fans. [03:41] “Give before you ask.” -Neil Patel [03:47] Neil and Eric give a ton of free advice in order to get return customers and to build an active and enthusiastic fan base. [04:17] Eric thinks giveaways are helpful to building a fanbase. KingSumo or Vyper are great ways to facilitate this. [04:59] Neil likes content gates: he blocks off certain content and makes it “premium” content that is only available to Facebook fans. [05:28] That’s it for today! [05:30] Go to singlegrain.com/giveaway if you want to get in on a special giveaway opportunity! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/4/20186 minutes, 34 seconds
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How to Start Being Successful with Marketing | Ep. #521

In episode #521, Eric and Neil discuss how you can start to be successful with marketing. Tune in to hear specific ways you can achieve daily success as a content marketer. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Start Being Successful with Marketing [00:33] Establish a goal first, so you are not just shooting in the dark. [00:51] When you don’t have any set KPIs, it’s hard to nail anything down. [01:16] Once you have your KPIs, you want to break them down into specific small tasks that you need to complete in order to achieve them. [01:33] This way, as a marketer, you have a daily plan in order to hit your numbers. [01:48] A more specific goal would be to say, “I need to rank on Google for all the marketing-related terms.” [01:52] Then you do that by writing content and break your tasks down from there. You keep setting goal, upon goal, upon goal. It helps to break everything down into smaller bite-sized tasks. [02:26] You have to hold people accountable. [02:30] Their goal is to reach a certain number of YouTube viewers. To do this, they use a tool called 15Five and it checks in on your goals. [03:09] Document the process! [03:20] By the end of Q4, their goal is to have everything documented. In order to hand off your process to a new person and keep it seamless, you need to document your work. [03:55] You can use an internal Wiki to document your processes. [04:04] Document your wins and your losses so you can learn from them. [04:30] Eric and Neil found that when they gave more information before they asked them to become a lead, they are much more qualified and you collect more leads. [04:46] When they document, they also put in time stamps, because every six months to a year, they re-test they processes. [05:05] If you force people to Google Authenticate, you may lose business because people are worried about privacy. [05:44] You want to be able to have a feedback loop, but also use outside sources to gain knowledge about your company. Always be learning and innovating. [06:26] You’re going to make mistakes, but the key is to document and systematize everything. [06:47] Be ok with failure. [06:53] Eric received an anonymous feedback comment saying, “Less surprises, more planning.” However, they like to try new things very quickly and jettison whatever didn’t work. [07:30] That’s all for today! [07:32] Go to singlegrain.com/giveaway if you want to get in on a special giveaway opportunity! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/3/20188 minutes, 35 seconds
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6 Minutes of Marketing that Will Get You Ready for 2018 | Ep. #520

In episode #520, Eric and Neil talk about the year ahead in marketing and cover it all in six minutes. Tune in to hear what’s going to change and how to stay ahead of the curve in 2018. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 6 Minutes of Marketing that Will Get You Ready for 2018 [00:35] It’s important to start looking at video and working on your video strategy. [01:10] The rate at which video is growing, it’s important to grab a slice of that pie. [01:30] Even Instagram has video! [01:42] Look at the struggling platforms. Facebook is trying to compete with YouTube, but they want different types of content from YouTube. You will get way more reach with certain types of video on Facebook. [02:25] Neil has 900,000 Facebook fans, 30,000 LinkedIn Connections, but his video views on LinkedIn equate to same amount as Facebook. [02:50] Snapchat has been getting their butts handed to them by Instagram. So, they’re willing to do whatever it takes to win. They will tweak their algorithms to your advantage. [03:13] LinkedIn will get you more listens and views than YouTube. [03:26] Twitter clicks get you pennies, but the clicks are connections being made. [04:15] Really focus in on the one thing that has been working for you and then double down on it. [04:40] How Eric and Neil have doubled down: Eric and Neil now sit next to each other in the studio, they post their show on Spotify, and they do live episodes at various conferences. [05:00] Ad costs are going to rise in 2018. [05:14] As the costs rise on AdWords and Facebook, you will have to: create a funnel, push upsells, and push downsells. [05:30] Without a funnel, it will be harder for you to compete. [05:49] Live chat is going to get exponentially better in 2018. Facebook has added the ability to add free Facebook Messenger Live Chat to your site. Drift has added a developer platform. Intercom will continue to innovate, as well. [06:12] That’s your six minutes! [06:13] Go to singlegrain.com/giveaway if you want to get in on a special giveaway opportunity! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/2/20187 minutes, 18 seconds
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Simple Marketing Tips that We Would Give Our Younger Selves | Ep. #519

In episode #519, Eric and Neil give a few tips that they wish they had known when they were first starting out. Tune in to hear important tips that will help you succeed at content marketing. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Simple Marketing Tips that We Would Give Our Younger Selves [00:34] Happy New Year! Welcome to 2018! [00:44] Tip #1: Build a brand. [01:08] One of the biggest thing Neil learned, is that you must always build your brand. Tactics are not as important as branding. [01:37] Whether you like a brand or not, the bigger it is, the more successful it is. [01:53] This doesn’t mean you can’t be a micro-influencer. Unity Influence compiles micro-influencers. [02:20] The first site Eric created was called “Light Show Videos” and he was obsessed with rankings, but when he tried to sell his site, he only got a $50 offer. [02:49] He would look at Black Hat Forums and Wicked Fire to learn all of the tactics that he thought would help him build his site. [03:05] To play the long game, you must build a brand. [03:33] It’s about long-term reach and flipping it into other opportunities. [03:51] Tip #2: It takes time, but you should always play the long game. [04:09] When speaking with a mentor, the ex-President of JBL, even he said it takes time to build a brand. [05:00] Tip #3: If you are a consumer-based marketer, stick with that. If you are a B2B type of person, stick with that and don’t switch back and forth. [05:41] Neil has a loyal following right now, so it would probably serve his audience to build upon his current brand. [06:10] Stay within your “circle of understanding” and build upon that. [06:35] An episode of “The Profit” covered the story of a Hollywood star who tried to start a brick-and-mortar store. Because it was beyond her skill set, it is not succeeding. [07:16] That’s it for today! [07:17] For our daily giveaway, go to singlegrain.com/giveaway for a special treat. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/1/20188 minutes, 20 seconds
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How Traveling Helps You Become a Better Marketer | Ep. #518

In episode #518, Eric and Neil explain why it is very important to travel in order to successfully market to other countries and regions. Tune in to hear how traveling will help alter your perspective and the differences between some countries around the world.  Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Traveling Helps You Become a Better Marketer [00:34] Eric just got back from Japan and the trip gave him a lot of perspective. [00:49] He was invited to speak at an event and was given the opportunity to meet a lot of Japanese marketers. [00:52] He learned that LinkedIn isn’t popular there and people are more traditional in the work force. [01:15] A guy Eric met has his employees working from 7am to 10pm, which is a big difference from the American work culture. [02:15] The majority of the people in this world do not live in the US. If you really want to learn how to market to people in other countries, you have to travel. [02:35] Neil learned that Brazilians prefer to purchase from Americans over Brazilians. [02:42] In Brazil, when you do a payment plan, the law states that you must see the payment plan through. [03:06] Without traveling, you won’t understand what drives people to purchase. [03:22] The US is a melting pot, so traveling will be helpful to understand places within the country. [04:00] Eric met the CEO of a marketing agency and realized that in Japanese culture, it’s important to woo and entertain your clients in person. [04:47] Once you sign with an agency, the relationship spans years, unlike in the US, where people jump around a lot. [05:18] The cost to acquire a customer in Japan is more than in the US. [05:44] Their LTV (Life-Time Value) in Japan is almost double what it is in the US. [05:59] What Eric and Neil do in Japan wouldn’t work in the US. [06:25] In Germany they are very efficient, while Amsterdam is more laid back. [07:06] That’s all for today! [07:08] Go to singlegrain.com/giveaway for a special giveaway.  Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/31/20178 minutes, 15 seconds
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Why You Should Play the Long Game | Ep. #517

In episode #517, Eric and Neil explain why you should be patient and play the long game. Tune in to hear what's changed in content marketing over the years, how long you can expect to wait to see results, and how many followers you need before things start really snowballing. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why You Should Play the Long Game [00:35] When Eric and Neil first started, you could get results within six months. [00:52] Now there are many potential marketing channels, so it takes different techniques and more time. [01:15] Now, it takes a year to a year and a half. [01:20] In the US, during 2017, Facebook had more advertisers than inventory. [01:37] The question is: when is it going to be too expensive to do paid advertising? [01:48] Go for the organic route, do it for two or three years: you will succeed. [02:13] The Panchenko marketing agency started small, but now is publicly traded and does $200,000,000 in business, [02:54] Americans tend to move onto the next thing over and over, while business people in Japan stick with on business for years. [03:15] Neil has been doing content marketing for sixteen years. [03:45] Neil started with blogging, but it has become so much more. Always play the long game. [04:04] Now, Eric and Neil get to call the shots about what they choose to invest. [04:30] Eric’s cousin works at a B2B marketing agency and gets most of his customers from old content he created. [05:00] This doesn’t mean new stuff isn’t working, it just means it will work in the future. [06:23] Eric has a great metric for content marketing. The URR (Unsolicited Response Rate) is important to gauge how well your content is working. [07:16] Once you get to 10,000 or so followers, it will continue to snowball from there. [07:31] That’s it for today! [07:32] Go to singlegrain.com/giveaway for a special giveaway. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/30/20178 minutes, 34 seconds
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What the ROI Is of Content Marketing | Ep. #516

In Episode #516, Eric and Neil discuss ROI and how it takes time to see the results of your hard work. Tune in to hear why patience is a virtue when working with content marketing. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What the ROI Is of Content Marketing [00:51] With any kind of content marketing, it takes time; about a 12-18 month journey. [01:05] Eric’s first podcast, Growth Everywhere was only getting nine downloads per day during his first year. [01:22] By the second year, he was still only getting thirty downloads per day. Now he’s pushing 100,000 per month. [01:48] Meeting face to face is helpful to ROI. [02:03] When they started, content marketing was text-based. Now it goes across all mediums and channels. [02:48] The Sexy Confidence YouTube channel gets millions of views per month. [03:16] It may take you a year to two years to see results from your content marketing. [03:33] If you got into content marketing four or five years ago, you would probably see ROI in six months. [03:44] If you want to do these kinds of things, spend the money up front. [03:50] Neil is spending $600,000-$700,000 per year on content marketing. [04:22] Eric did a breakdown of all their clients and 66% come from relationships based on the content they have created. The rest of it is because of SEO. [04:46] Literally everything that they do is content marketing. [05:28] The people with the most patience are the most successful. [05:37] There is a marketing agency in Japan that only focuses on Pachenko, which is a gambling game. They made $200,000,000 per year, but only had a few employees and a little bit of profit the first year. [06:28] This podcast gets 550,000 downloads per month, but they know it will take time to grow further. [07:00] For B2C, content marketing is helpful for building a brand. [07:44] A good example of B2C are Jake Paul's and Logan Paul's YouTube channels. [08:05] Hubspot has some good studies on content marketing. [08:16] That’s all for today! [08:17] Go to singlegrain.com/giveaway for a special giveaway.  Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/29/20179 minutes, 20 seconds
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How to Hold Marketers Accountable | Ep. #515

In Episode #515, Eric and Neil discuss how although marketing is fundamentally quite gray (“We’ll help get you some impressions.”), nowadays you are able to hold marketers accountable. Tune in to learn how to make things less ambiguous by assigning your team specific, bit-sized tasks and goals. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:28] - Today's topic: How to Hold Marketers Accountable [00:32] - Marketing is fundamentally quite gray (we’ll help get you more reach, some impressions, etc.), but nowadays you are able to hold marketers accountable. [00:50] - However, it’s still easy to make things ambiguous and wiggle out of being held accountable. [01:10] - As manager, you want to hold your team accountable, too. [01:15] - Eric likes to hold his team accountable for just one priority metric, like a CPA (cost per acquistion) goal or a certain return on ad spend. [01:45] - If you’re not tracking these numbers, it’s too easy to get off your goal. [02:04] - Neil finds that if you give a marketer too many things to do, they won’t perform well, so he breaks down everything into small, bite-sized pieces for his team. [02:19] - For example, at Crazy Egg, he has a team that just focuses on everything from visitors to putting in a URL/signing up. Then he has another team that focuses on everything from signing up to paying. Then he has another team that focuses on everything from payment to installing the product. Etc. [03:15] - Give people one marketing task. [03:54] - Eric recommends reading the book The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results [04:30] - One metric that Eric looks at for the client fulfillment team is retention. [04:55] - Another metric he might look at is traffic or email conversions for the blog. [05:20] - It's all about FOCUS, and the one thing that most companies get wrong: they want their marketers to be accountable, but they just say “Go market our business.” Instead, you should be assigning specific tasks to each marketer on the team. [05:55] - When you use a “lagging” metric like revenue, that’s a little difficult for people to hit. Instead, from an SDR’s perspective, you should tie them to a more active metric than just sales appointments, like number of calls made per day. [06:54] - That's it for today! Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for a special giveaway. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/28/20178 minutes
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How We Convert Visitors into Customers | Ep. #514

In Episode #514, Eric and Neil discuss marketing funnels to convert visitors into customers. Contrary to what you may believe, you don’t need to have a complex funnel, so when you’re just starting off, keep it simple. Tune in to hear specific examples of simple funnels. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:28] - Today's topic: How We Convert Visitors into Customers [00:55] - Everyone thinks you’ve got to have these complex marketing funnels, but when you’re starting off, complex funnels are a disaster. [01:18] - Start simple. Neil just launched a new website that pitches agency services and his flow is really simple: you put in a URL, they analyze your site, and before they give you the results, you enter in your contact details. That’s it. [02:04] – They key, espeically for lead generation, is to give some sort of value before you ask for their information. [02:20] - Eric has talked about the use of live chat on your site before, and now it’s even easier. Recently Facebook added the ability for you to add live chat that points directly into Facebook Messenger – and it’s free right now. [02:40] - And then you can drive people into a simple, many-chat chat funnel. [03:00] - If you visit the Single Grain website and give them your email, they use Clearbit to enrich the lead to figure out what your company is about, what the employee size is, what the revenue count is, and how much money your company has raised. [03:35] - Again, give the site visitor something of value, like helping them analyze something, or give them a great piece of content. [04:15] - There are so many types of lead funnels you can do, like give away a free book. [05:06] - Or offer a free hour-long educational webinar, and then get people to sign up and provide their email. Works for B2B and B2C. [05:30] - Check out Russell Brunson’s (co-founder of ClickFunnels) book DotCom Secrets: The Underground Paybook for Growing Your Company Online [06:13] - That's it for today! [06:15] - Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for a special giveaway. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/27/20177 minutes, 16 seconds
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How to Buy Back Your Time so You Can Make More Money | Ep. #513

In Episode #513, Eric and Neil discuss how important it is to find places where you can buy back your time so you can focus on what’s important to your business and making money. They also share some apps that will prove helpful in showing you how to become more efficient with your time. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:28] - Today's topic: How to Buy Back Your Time so You Can Make More Money [00:52] - Hiring people for certain jobs doesn’t mean you think you’re better than somebody else. [01:10] - Hiring others can allow you to focus on the high-leverage things you can be doing. [02:04] - Eating at restaurants and ridesharing services are examples of ways you can buy back your time. [02:17] - Hiring people to help you do things gets you the leverage to have the maximum impact. [02:24] - It is easier to buy back your time now than ever before. [03:12] - Focus on your efficiencies. [03:35] - Use the RescueTime app to show you the places where you are inefficient. [04:07] - Applying the Pareto Principle to relate to how time relates to making money. [04:28] - Use the Moment app to see how much time you are spending on your phone. [05:11] - Google a task prioritization chart and use that to see where you are spending your time and on what tasks. [06:34] - That's it for today! [06:45] - Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for a special giveaway. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/26/20177 minutes, 38 seconds
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The Biggest Thing that Will Change in Marketing in 2018 and Beyond | Ep. #512

In Episode #512, Eric and Neil talk about how marketing is where all the attention is and today that attention is split in many different ways. Tune in to learn how marketing has evolved from just content marketing to much more, the need to be omnipresent, and how audiences differ not just on channels but also on devices. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] - Today's topic: The Biggest Thing that Will Change in Marketing in 2018 and Beyond [00:45] - Years ago most marketing being done was strictly content marketing. [01:19] - Attention is so very split now and because of that a marketing plan needs to use all available channels. [02:33] - Some examples of people, such as Tai Lopez, who are making the most of all channels. [03:10] - Make sure you are omnipresent. When people start telling you that they are seeing you everywhere, you’re doing something right. [04:19] - People are seeing what’s happening in the world through social media and it often serves as a major new source. [05:20] - In the beginning focus on one channel and then develop a plan on how to branch off and build your omnipresence. [06:00] - The audience is different not just from channel to channel, but also on devices, as in mobile vs desktop. [07:20] - What it means to be a T-shaped marketer. [08:12] - That's it for today! [08:14] - Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for a special giveaway. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/25/20179 minutes, 19 seconds
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How to Turn Shit into Sugar | Ep. #511

In episode #511, Eric and Neil discuss how it's possible to turn a failing company around. Tune in to hear their advice for turning shit into sugar. Time-Stamped Show Notes:  [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Turn Shit into Sugar [00:32] Before Eric worked for Single Grain, they were an SEO agency. When Google made adjustments, Single Grain turned to shit, because what they were doing no longer worked. [01:00] When Eric took over, the balance was negative. [01:31] In the first year, his podcast was only getting nine downloads per day, but he kept going because he knew something great was beginning to happen. [01:49] He knew he would make things happen if he stuck to his goals. [02:04] Eric was afraid to lay people off, but when things are shitty, you have to make quick decisions in order to turn things around. [02:22] Getting help from his peers was extremely helpful. [02:39] Neil has learned that anytime you think you can turn shit into sugar, it doesn’t happen overnight. [03:02] Analyze your business and its problems. Set goals to attack the issues. [03:32] It typically takes well over a year to turn a company around. [03:49] When things are really bad, you can fix it if you don’t give up and have a good team around you. [04:11] The numbers should start improving once you have goals and people in place. [04:21] When Eric was leading the marketing team at another company, they only had funding for another five months. [04:42] He decided to cut everything on the marketing side and focus on the one thing that had the potential to be effective. [04:54] He bet the entire company on one marketing channel. [05:03] Sometimes, you have to have to the guts and focus to bet it all on one channel. Once it works, you can expand your approach. [05:24] Eric recommends learning how to play poker; it may help you learn how to deal with ups and downs. [05:40] Neil recommends you read Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business, because it will help you turn your shit into sugar; it will help you organize your plan of attack. [06:15] That’s it for today! [06:17] Eric and Neil recommend the Problem Solvers podcast, because there is a great episode about the Hello Fresh CEO. To listen go to singlegrain.com/solve. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/24/20177 minutes, 32 seconds
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How We Live in a World Where Common Sense Is No Longer Common | Ep. #510

On episode #510, Eric and Neil discuss how logical conclusions are not always the best marketing techniques. Tune in to hear how they flip the script and explain why common sense is no longer common. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How We Live in a World Where Common Sense Is No Longer Common [00:40] Even ignoring the current political climate, the world is crazy right now. [01:00] E-commerce checkout pages: does it convert better to have all the form fields on one page or does it make sense to break it down into two steps and force people to click through? [01:14] Most people would break it down into two steps, because it converts better than the first option. [01:40] You get people to micro-commit by breaking it down into two steps. [02:00] Most people would assume it would be common sense to put it all on one page. [02:20] Mike Chang (fitness expert) would ask you to fill out a quiz to see if you qualify to buy his product. [02:44] This converted into greater sales. [02:52] Instant Checkmate has a similar tactic: they make you wait to see the information. [03:20] It goes against logic and common sense, but this method converts to more sales. [03:40] It also goes against logic to have a long-form landing page, but it converts better. [04:35] Common sense is not common all the time. 50% of the info they give you is true, but the other 50% is based on your knowledge and experience. [04:50] Just because something seems logical, doesn’t mean it is going to convert to greater sales. [05:15] When you switch things up and think outside the box, you get better results. [05:49] That’s it for today! [05:53] Eric and Neil recommend the Problem Solvers podcast, because there is a great episode about the Hello Fresh CEO. To listen go to singlegrain.com/solve. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/23/20177 minutes, 9 seconds
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5 Tips to Become the Best Marketer | Ep. #509

In episode #509, Eric and Neil give 5 tips on how to become the best marketer. Tune in to hear their insightful list and why retaining new information is an important facet.  Time-Stamped Show Notes:  [00:27] Today’s Topic: 5 Tips to Become the Best Marketer [00:34] Tip #1: Run an experiment every single week. [00:49] At Crazy Egg, they used to have people sign up using Google Authentication, which increase conversions by 30% because it was so much easier. [01:14] Because people are now worried about privacy, just asking for name, email, and password is more effective. [01:29] Tip #2: Create your own Mastermind (a group of like-minded people who come together to learn what they don’t know) [01:51] Find a few people in your area and meet up about once a month. [02:28] Tip #3: Learn from other podcasts. [02:37] Podcasts with founders usually reveal growth numbers and how they got there. [03:45] Tip #4: Create content! Creating content helps you articulate your thoughts. [04:20] Tip #5: Pay for information. [04:35] If you pay for information, it forces you to actually retain and appreciate the info. Because you have absorbed this information, you are then able to go implement it. [05:05] That’s all for today! [05:07] Eric and Neil recommend the Problem Solvers podcast, because there is a great episode about the Hello Fresh CEO. To listen go to singlegrain.com/solve. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/22/20176 minutes, 20 seconds
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How to Sell Millions Without Ever Opening Your Mouth | Ep. #508

On episode #508, Eric and Neil explain how you can make money without having to speak. Tune in to hear the steps to making this possible and other great silent marketing tips. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Sell Millions Without Ever Opening Your Mouth [00:34] Start with blogs: you start to build an audience this way. [00:59] After building an audience, you can then sell them something. [01:15] Neil believes blogging is one of the most powerful tools out there. [01:43] Eventually, through following free advice or info from a blogger, you’ll end up digging deeper into their resources and buying something. [02:25] A woman who worked for Blackberry was following Neil’s advice and if he'd had an option to offer marketing services, she most likely would have spent money on him. [03:30] By building and audience, you are building a relationship. [03:51] Eventually, you will have to open your mouth, but at the beginning you can build a relationship with written content. [04:17] Go to BuzzSumo, type in your industry’s keywords, and it will show you the most popular articles based on those keywords. Go write better versions of that content! [04:30] Once you have written the better article, go back to BuzzSumo and find the original article. Click on the “view shares” button, which will show you everyone who has shared that content. [04:41] Hit up everyone who shared that content with a simple email that lets them know you wrote a similar article which will most likely interest them. [05:28] A tried and true SEO tactic is guest posting on larger blogs. [05:55] Link building is still important. [06:10] Singlegrain didn’t have a strong link profile, so they did a lot of guest posting, which got them a higher domain authority. They piggybacked off that and starting building a strong foundations. [06:41] Dr. Axe went to SEMRush, put in competitor URL’s, and they wrote better versions of the most popular articles. [06:54] Take the most popular competing articles and put them into Ahrefs and see which pages have the most backlinks. The ones with the most views, but the fewest backlinks are the articles you want to re-write. [07:27] That’s it for today! [07:29] Eric and Neil recommend the Problem Solvers podcast, because there is a great episode about the Hello Fresh CEO. To listen go to singlegrain.com/solve. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/21/20178 minutes, 47 seconds
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Why Marketing Is Your Most Important Education | Ep. #507

On episode #507, Eric and Neil explain why they believe that marketing is the best education you can get. Tune in to hear how being good at marketing is not just a business maneuver, but an important life skill. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why Marketing Is Your Most Important Education [00:44] Learning to be good at marketing, gets you what you need in business and in life. [00:57] Neil loves marketing because, no matter what you’re doing in life, you’re pitching, selling, building relationships. [01:20] If you don’t know how to talk to people or communicate effectively, you are not going to do well in life. [01:30] If you ask your boss for a promotion, beyond doing a good job, you also have to market yourself in order to get that promotion. [02:07] You must figure out how to relate to people, communicate effectively, and position yourself so that you’re looked upon positively. [02:50] Neil did an experiment where he updated his wardrobe in order to look stylish and professional. He ended up closing more deals. [03:30] The reality is that your physical appearance is part of how people perceive you and is just as important as being good at your job, as it’s part of how you are marketing yourself. [04:05] That’s it for today! [04:07] Eric and Neil recommend the Problem Solvers podcast, because there is a great episode about the Hello Fresh CEO. To listen go to singlegrain.com/solve. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/20/20175 minutes, 30 seconds
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Why You'll Lose Money by Going to College | Ep. #506

In episode #506, Eric and Neil explain why they believe college is an outdated process that isn’t necessary for everyone. They believe you can learn everything you need to know about marketing through Internet research, online courses, and real-world experience. Tune in to hear more about their thoughts on why college may be an expensive waste of time.  Time-Stamped Show Notes:  [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why You'll Lose Money by Going to College [00:59] Neil believes the advice and information you’re going to learn in college is outdated. [01:14] The internet has the most recent and updated information about your field. [01:56] Eric says that if you are motivated enough, you can learn just as quickly. [02:00] Eric always disliked school, because it was a process or system he didn’t enjoy. [02:45] Eric learned everything about marketing that he uses after college on his own time. [03:15] The only time you need college is if you’re going to be an engineer or a doctor. [03:28] Education is not a waste of money, but you will lose money, because what you learn is outdated and you can learn more updated, useful info learning in the real world. [04:35] Udemy and Udacity are great places to learn what you need a la carte and it will cost significantly less. [05:05] The traditional college process is broken and there are better ways to learn nowadays. [05:15] That’s it for today! [05:17] Eric and Neil recommend the Problem Solvers podcast, because there is a great episode about the Hello Fresh CEO. To listen go to singlegrain.com/solve. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/19/20176 minutes, 34 seconds
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The Best Financial Advice for Getting Rich as an Entrepreneur | Ep. #505

On Episode #505, Eric and Neil discuss the best financial advice for getting rich as an entrepreneur. Tune in to hear what Eric and Neil say is the best possible thing to do in order to achieve financial and professional success. Time-Stamped Show Notes:  [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Best Financial Advice for Getting Rich as an Entrepreneur [00:35] Eric poses the question: When you’re starting out and you make money, what are you going to do with said money? [00:50] Eric’s best advice is to re-invest your profits in your company. [01:02] Elon Musk has said that the best investment is in yourself; it’s something you can control. [01:21] Neil’s advice is to focus on one thing in terms of your investments. [01:45] If you want to get rich and do well, focus on one thing and become an expert at it. [02:43] Figure out what you’re the best at and monetize it. [03:03] Neil attempts to monetize being a great digital marketer. [03:30] Eric says to think of being successful as a circle. Think of the edge of the circle as achieving success and you will never reach the edge of the circle if you aren’t focused on one point along the edge. [04:18] Warren Buffett only invests in things he completely understands, which is why he doesn’t invest in Microsoft. [04:45] That’s it for today! [04:47] Eric and Neil recommend the Problem Solvers podcast, because there is a great episode about the Hello Fresh CEO. To listen go to singlegrain.com/solve. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/18/20176 minutes, 9 seconds
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4 Fundamental Things You Need to Master in Marketing | Ep. #504

On episode #504, Eric and Neil discuss the four fundamental things you need to master in marketing. Tune in to hear what these four elements are and how they can massively improve your business. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 4 Fundamental Things You Need to Master in Marketing [00:34] Element #1: Consistency when it comes to running tests. [01:10] Neil finds that what works in marketing today, won’t necessarily work tomorrow. By running tests, you figure out what is working and what is not. [01:35] For instance, Neil decided to use Google Authentication as a method of signing up for his email list, which produced better results than asking for names and addresses. [02:05] Element #2: Having a growth mindset. Looking at your peers, assessing new options, and not being closed-off. [02:46] Element #3: Be data driven. Numbers are all that matter! [03:21] When Neil spoke with his team recently, they listed changes they wanted to make, but the changes weren’t based on data. [04:00] Element #4: Think about the process. [04:05] Google the “Toyota Production System”, which is the method by which they make their cars. [04:15] Even Eric and Neil have a process for their podcast. When you systamize things, they become easier to achieve. [05:00] That’s it for today! [05:02] Eric and Neil recommend the Problem Solvers podcast, because there is a great episode about the Hello Fresh CEO. To listen go to singlegrain.com/solve. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/17/20176 minutes, 24 seconds
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The Quickest Way to Make a 6-Figure Income as a Marketer | Ep. #503

On episode #503, Eric and Neil talk about the quickest ways to make a 6-figure salary. Tune in for great tips on how to build your customer and financial base! Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Quickest Way to Make a 6-Figure Income as a Marketer [00:48] The best way to start building up your salary is to start consulting. [00:55] If you charge $1,000/client, you only need about 8 clients per month to get you to your goal. [01:15] Even if you don’t have traffic or good sales, there’s a simple strategy you can use to build your foundation (see following points) [01:32] Go to CrunchBase, because they list all the recent venture-funded startups. Look for companies that were started on $5-10 million. Find the investors, founder, and CEO. [02:15] Email the lead investor with the subject line of the company name in which they just invested. [02:45] Neil emailed a lead investor and broke down how he was going to lose money on this particular investment. [03:23] If you follow Neil’s steps, the lead investor should follow up and they may even hire you to help fix their marketing issues. [03:55] The response rates are huge, because investors want a return on their money. [04:28] Figure out your email blasts and call lists, but focus on the quality, not the quantity, which will increase the response rate. [05:53] Just follow the CrunchBase tip and you will reach your goal within three months. [06:00] That’s all for today! [06:02] Eric and Neil recommend the Problem Solvers podcast, because there is a great episode about the Hello Fresh CEO. To listen go to singlegrain.com/solve. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/16/20177 minutes, 20 seconds
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How Billionaires Are Different From Millionaires | Ep. #502

On episode #502, Eric and Neil talk about what makes billionaires different from millionaires. Tune in to hear about the attitude and outlook that drive these successful people. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s topic: How Billionaires Are Different From Millionaires [00:35] Eric shares his experience speaking with billionaire, Naveen Jain. [00:59] Based on his encounter, he believes billionaires are more hands-on, think bigger, and respond more quickly to calls and emails. [01:38] Neil thinks billionaires are really big on solving problems. [02:31] Eric uses AirBnb as an example of being a company based on problem solving. [02:54] Uber is another example of a company that made money solving a basic problem. [03:26] Jeff Bezos has been quoted as saying, “Your margin is my opportunity.” [04:05] Billionaires are billionaires because they think “big”. [04:20] Money indicates how much value someone brings at the end of the day. [04:37] Billionaires don’t know when to quit; never say die. [05:02] Elon Musk’s ex-wife says billionaires are like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. [05:33] Warren Buffet is the final example of a archetypal billionaire. [06:14] That’s all for today! [06:18] Eric and Neil recommend the Problem Solvers podcast, because there is an episode about Burrow, the Dollar Shave Club for couches. To listen go to singlegrain.com/solve.  Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/15/20177 minutes, 32 seconds
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How to Work from Luxury Hotels for Free (and Why WeWork Sucks) | Ep. #501

On episode #501, Eric and Neil discuss why they enjoy working out of luxury hotel lobbies, as opposed to a communal work space like WeWork. Tune in to hear why you should consider spending some of your time in luxury hotel lobbies.  Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Work from Luxury Hotels for Free (and Why WeWork Sucks) [00:35] Even though Neil is a WeWork member, he prefers to sit and work in the lobbies of luxury hotels. [01:09] No one has ever kicked him out of the lobby nor asked if he was a guest. [01:20] Eric finds WeWork expensive and disappointing. [01:42] WeWork is great for freelancers looking for companionship. [02:11] Lobbies of luxury hotels provide networking opportunities. [02:30] Try it, because it’s a good experience and is better than a Starbucks. [02:50] Entrepreneurs are doing this all time (it’s their MO). [03:09] Look for hotels that are holding conferences that are relevant to you; work from the lobby and you will be much more likely to generate business. [03:45] That’s it for today! [03:47] Eric and Neil recommend the Problem Solvers podcast, because there is a great episode about the Hello Fresh CEO. To listen go to singlegrain.com/solve. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/14/20175 minutes, 5 seconds
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How to Fly First Class Around the World for Free | Ep. #500

On episode #500, Eric and Neil discuss the value of credit card points programs and how you can use them to your advantage. Tune in for some great tips on how to make money while spending money. Time-Stamped Show Notes:  [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Fly First Class Around the World for Free [00:37] As entrepreneurs and marketers, you have probably spent a good deal on Facebook or Google Ads. [00:50] Neil recommends getting an American Express Gold Card, because they give you 3x the points for every dollar you spend. [01:05] For example, a first-class round trip ticket from LA to Dubai will cost roughly $30,000. If you use a cash back credit card, you will get 1.5-2% cash back. [01:30] For every $100,000 spent on advertising, the AmEx gold card will give you three times the points. [02:00] Unfortunately, the gold card only gives you 3x cash back on your first $100,000. So Neil keeps applying for more gold cards. [02:35] If you can put your client’s cost on your card, you will rack up points very quickly. [03:20] If a client wants to spend money on your card, you can charge them more for doing that. [03:41] If you use AeroPlan, you can end up getting a business class ticket for 55,000 points. [04:15] Checking deal sites is helpful and will save you money/save you points. [05:05] Using Expert Flyer helps you track when seats are available. [05:15] That’s all for today! [05:28] Make sure to sign up for an AmEx Platinum or Gold Card to take advantage of the amazing points program. [05:40] Chase Ultimate Rewards is also a card with a great points program. [05:56] Eric and Neil recommend the Problem Solvers podcast, because there is a great episode about the Hello Fresh CEO. To listen go to singlegrain.com/solve. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/13/20177 minutes, 8 seconds
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5 Simple Yet Effective Hacks that’ll Get Your Customers to Pay You Double the Money | Ep. #499

On episode #499, Eric and Neil list five hacks that will help you make more money off your customers (particularly existing customers). Tune in to hear some great tips that will help to increase your profits!  Time-Stamped Show Notes:  [00:28] Today’s Topic: 5 Simple Yet Effective Hacks that’ll Get Your Customers to Pay You Double the Money [00:35] Hack #1: Increase your prices. [01:12] Hack #2: Add upsells and downsells. The easiest way to get more money, is to get your existing buyers to pay you more; it is easier to get people who are already paying you to pay more money. [01:34] For example, GoDaddy offers 10-20 upsells or downsells when you are checking out. [01:52] What Eric and Neil have found, is that upsells that offer speed and automation tend to have the highest “take rate”. [02:22] Hack #3: Retain your customers. Use a program like Ask Nicely, as it will help you automate communication between you and your clients. [03:06] Think about how you can retain customers and provide a service for them. [03:50] Hack #4: Run re-marketing ads on YouTube. [04:15] Do the “opposite” sales pitch; whatever you went with before, market it using the opposite tactic. [04:57] Hack #5: Use Drift or a chat box program to keep in touch with customers. [05:45] That’s all for today! [05:46] Eric and Neil recommend the Problem Solvers podcast, because there is an episode about Burrow, the Dollar Shave Club for couches. To listen go to singlegrain.com/solve. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/20177 minutes, 4 seconds
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How to Throw a Virtual Conference When You Have No Audience | Ep. #498

In episode #498, Eric and Neil discuss how to throw a virtual conference when you don’t have a built-in audience. Tune in for tips and tricks for building an audience and making sure your information reaches the masses.  Time-Stamped Show Notes:  [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Throw a Virtual Conference When You Have No Audience [00:37] When Eric attempted to throw a virtual conference a few years ago, he had no audience. [00:45] When throwing a conference, you must, first and foremost, set your goal or objective. [00:59] Eric reached out to a lot of people that he thought would be “smart”; he then had them record segments and let them blast their email lists. He made it easy for them to share the event with their social media following. [01:30] Eric made sure to make other people’s involvement as easy as possible, by fitting it around their schedules and workflow. [01:50] The end result was that they collected 6000 or so emails and sold a bunch of recordings of the conference for a total of about $5000. [02:15] Neil supports Eric’s method and says that you have to recruit popular people who will help bring in an audience. This doesn’t mean big names necessarily, but rather people with a big following and a long email list. [02:50] Also, go after companies that have a big following and offer them the opportunity to have a new platform. [03:10] Crowdcast is a great product to use for these virtual conferences (It worked for Eric, but it crashed when Neil pulled in too many viewers). [03:46] Google Hangouts has also worked for this type of venture, but you have to make sure that everything is well coordinated. [03:51] In this case, well coordinated means sending out email or social media blasts for each segment with enough headway to get viewers or hangout members. [04:05] To stay coordinated, use a scheduling tool like Buffer or Edgar for your social media channels. Paid ads work, as well. [04:29] Collecting email addresses is a forgotten, but necessary art. [04:35] Corporations are more likely than individuals to share their email lists, because they always want more publicity. [05:03] That’s it for today! [05:05] Eric and Neil recommend the Problem Solvers podcast, because there is an episode about Burrow, the Dollar Shave Club for couches. To listen go to singlegrain.com/solve. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/20176 minutes, 33 seconds
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How to Increase Your iTunes Podcast Ranking | Ep. #497

In episode #497, Eric and Neil talk about how you can boost your iTunes podcast rating. Tune in to hear some great tips and hacks in order to gain subscribers, increase your popularity, and expand your business. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:28] Today’s Topic: How to Increase Your iTunes Podcast Ranking. [00:50] When looking to improve your ranking, you need to get into the “New and Noteworthy” section. [01:05] Join podcast communities, such as Podcasters’ Paradise, because they can help promote your show and boost your rankings. [01:25] Asking for reviews and rankings doesn’t really help, but what does is sending people from your email list over to your iTunes page. You have to convince them to subscribe. [02:05] Semantics got people to subscribe by promising a bonus. [02:45] Marketing School got as high as #8 in their business podcast rankings, but they often hover around 50-100. [03:05] iTunes only counts your listens and subscribers on their site or app. [03:19] Russell Brunson from ClickFunnels who has the Marketing Secrets podcast, was running Facebook traffic to an MP3 stick giveaway and would charge $9 for shipping. He would make $32 on the front end from this promotion. [04:40] Russell would get five subscribers for every sale of each MP3 stick and was at #1 on iTunes’ business podcast rankings. [05:28] Be consistent! If you’re not continuously putting out new content, you’re not going to get new subscribers. [05:46] By making all the episodes visible, it helped boost their rankings. [06:13] Make sure you’re using tools like Google Keyword Planner, UberSuggest, SEMrush, or BuzzSumo to get ideas for popular topics. [06:30] Make sure your iTunes page formatting is clean and that your titles are straightforward. [07:13] That’s all for today! [07:15] Eric and Neil recommend the Problem Solvers podcast, because there is an episode about Burrow, the Dollar Shave Club for couches. To listen go to singlegrain.com/solve. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/10/20178 minutes, 33 seconds
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5 Hacks to Generate Clients Using LinkedIn | Ep. #496

In episode #496, Eric and Neil talk about the five hacks you can use in order to generate clients using LinkedIn. Tune in for some great advice about how to use this networking site to your advantage. Time-Stamped Show Notes:  [00:28] Today’s Topic: 5 Hacks to Generate Clients Using LinkedIn [00:35] Hack #1: Write content! They push content more than Facebook, because LinkedIn is hungry for content. [01:25] Hack #2: Use DuxSoup. DuxSoup allows you to visit profiles, collect email addresses, and send messages to LinkedIn users. DuxSoup will also help you sort out good contacts. [02:40] Hack #3: Ask people for feedback on LinkedIn. AlertFind allows companies to text and communicate with their employees with ease during times of crisis. You can use this system to hit up ideal customers and ask for feedback. [04:45] Hack #4: Filter out people for first or second-degree connections on LinkedIn. Using DuxSoup will help you filter and then reach out to these people. [05:42] Hack #5: Change your bio so that it reflects the work you want to do, on top of what you actually do. This can increase inquiries. [07:15] That’s it for today! [07:17] Supermetrics is a powerful analytics reporting tool. It does things other analytics tools cannot do! To learn more go to Supermetrics.com/marketingschool. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/9/20178 minutes, 34 seconds
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6 Ways to Exponentially Increase Your Traffic | Ep. #495

In episode #495, Eric and Neil point out six ways to exponentially increase traffic to your site. Tune in to hear about simple and effective ways to boost your business’ visibility. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:28] Today’s Topic: 6 Ways to Exponentially Increase Your Traffic [00:34] Repurposing or updating your content increases hits to your site. You can reevaluate your content every few months. [01:15] Take the existing content from your website and put the opening lines or entire opening paragraph on LinkedIn and include a link to the full content located on your site. [01:45] Because LinkedIn isn’t as popular a networking site, it is more likely for them to push your content. [02:10] Another strategy is to use paid Twitter ads; engagement is high. [03:24] Try using SEMRush and Ahrefs in tandem: SEMRush will show you your competitors’ traffic, while Ahrefs will help you see the backlink count for their most popular pages. Take this intel and use it to write similar, but better content. [05:28] The sixth way to increase traffic: translate your content into other languages. English-speaking markets aren’t the only ones with money! [06:17] SalesForce’s number two market is Japan. [06:25] Find freelance translators on Upwork, so you get better quality work than you would a translation tool. [06:37] Make sure you use “HREFLANG”, because it will tell search engines that you have content in multiple languages. [06:55] Make sure you use subdomains for other countries. [07:15] Pick regions with high populations and high GDPs. You may corner the market in certain countries, because not everyone is doing this. [07:43] That’s all for today! [07:45] Supermetrics is a powerful analytics reporting tool. It does things other analytics tools cannot do! To learn more go to Supermetrics.com/marketingschool. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/20179 minutes
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Top Marketing Tools to Win Business Without Being Sleazy | Ep. #494

In episode #494, Eric and Neil talk about ways to promote your business and retain customers without resorting to sleazy tactics. Tune in to hear how you can promote your business in an easy and fun way. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:28] Today’s Topic: Top Marketing Tools to Win Business Without Being Sleazy [00:35] An email service provider helps you send good content and increase business in a non-sleazy way. [01:02] Reaching out to customers or other companies individually provides value and goes a long way in retaining their patronage. [01:05] Neil also recommends checking out WebinarJam, because you can promote a product or service through “educating” clients. [02:00] WebinarJam is the best service, as they offer better tools to optimize your business. [02:50] Have some form of live chat available on your site. Intercom or Drift are great services for this, as they are more relaxed and conversational. [03:50] At Nextcon, Eric and Neil spoke with the conference founder who said he gets his customers through a three-way split: lead forms, phone numbers, live chat. [04:26] Tubebuddy allows you to schedule posts on Facebook and is a great YouTube analytics tool. [05:27] You can also try VideoRemix or PicSnippets for images. [05:45] Personalized messages always perform better. People also respond to quirky content. [06:35] MixMax is an email follow-up tool that Neil swears by; you can schedule email sequences. [07:24] “The fortune is in the follow-up” [07:45] That’s all for today! [07:47] Supermetrics makes it easy to set up good-looking reports that make sense. To learn more go to Supermetrics.com/marketingschool. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/7/20179 minutes, 8 seconds
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How to Step Away From Your Business So It Grows on Its Own | Ep. #493

In episode #493, Eric and Neil discuss how you can create paid ad funnels through which you can drive traffic to your site and earn revenue through sales. Tune in to hear some great tips on how to automate your business in your absence. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Step Away From Your Business So It Grows on Its Own. [00:35] Neil believes you need a “funnel”. [00:47] If you can take your marketing funnel and fine tune it, you can constantly make income whether you are there or not. You can use tools like ClickFunnels. [01:07] Use Facebook to advertise, get people to register for a webinar, and then pitch your ebook or course (all of which brings in income). [01:27] You can also drive traffic through Google AdWords or YouTube. [01:52] You can also upsell (or downsell) different products and generate more interest and income. [02:22] The more products that you have to offer, the easier it is to step away from your business and still generate income. [02:38] It’s a similar concept for service businesses when using funnels. [03:15] When hiring people, you need to make sure you have a solid training process. [03:50] Eric likes to let new hires know about his shortcomings so they are prepared and understand the office culture. [04:30] Neil likes to hire people who can hit the ground running; he likes to hire from competitors within the industry, because they are already trained. [05:20] Set up a 365 day timeline for you business, so it will help you focus on goals and make sure the business can grow without you. [06:22] If people aren’t motivated by the same things the boss is, it will make it hard to keep the business growing in the boss’ absence. [07:02] Find employees who are willing to take the lead and incentivize their goals by giving bonuses. [07:30] Set up a bonus structure. [08:00] Employees stay much longer when they are incentivized by bonus structures. [08:20] Make sure your bonuses reset, so each quarter or year you’re coming up with new (but realistic) bonus numbers. [08:41] That’s all for today! [08:43] Eric and Neil recommend the Problem Solvers podcast, because there is an episode about Burrow, the Dollar Shave Club for couches. To listen go to singlegrain.com/solve. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/6/201710 minutes, 3 seconds
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How to Run a Business While Traveling | Ep. #492

In episode #492, Eric and Neil talk about how to manage your business while traveling. Tune in for some great tips on how to stay involved while also trusting others to step up in your absence. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:22] Today’s Topic: How to Run a Business While Traveling [00:31] Eric and Neil are going to try a new format for the next twenty or so episodes about this type of content and would like your feedback. [01:05] Eric likes to make sure he has ironed out processes and delegated important tasks before he travels. [01:40] Traveling internationally doesn’t mean you can’t reach your team; you can still work in your current time zone. [02:10] Compromising with your leisure and work time while traveling is the best way to get everything done. [02:30] Having amazing managers in place means you can actually enjoy your travels and have fewer work responsibilities while you’re away. [03:10] Parkinson’s Law applies: “Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.” [03:50] Just because you own the business, does not mean that you have to do everything: reliable employees are key. [04:06] Eric recommends Insta Sleep to help you get your rest on the plane and adjust to another time zone. [05:30] Traffic is the lifeblood of your business. [05:55] Eric recommends Traction as required reading. [06:45] Eric and his team use Slack and 15Five to keep organized and in touch. [07:20] It’s important to have systems in place to retain excellent workers. [07:40] Always use the plane’s WiFi, so you can communicate and get work done on the go. [08:15] The American Express Platinum card gets you travel perks that offset the costs of membership. [08:33] That’s it for today! [08:42] Eric and Neil recommend the Problem Solvers podcast, because there is an episode about Burrow, the Dollar Shave Club for couches. To listen go to singlegrain.com/solve. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/201710 minutes, 4 seconds
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Google’s AMP Is Killing Your Revenue | Ep. #491

In episode #491, Eric and Neil explain the purpose of Google’s AMP and why it may be killing your revenue. If you are an e-commerce business, this episode should be of particular interest to you. Tune in to discover how AMP is hurting your business. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27]   Today’s Topic: Google’s AMP Is Killing Your Revenue [00:35] Explaining the purpose of Google’s AMP. [01:13] When stripping down sites for mobile access, it strips away ads to get the sites to load more quickly. [01:30] Reasons why certain countries have different rates of search traffic. [02:30] Why your revenue will tank in spite of search traffic increases. [03:13] Even though Google says they are adding tools for publishers, take it with a grain of salt. [03:35] If you are an e-commerce business, it can be detrimental to use AMP. [03:48] That’s it for today! [03:50] Marketing School is giving away a 90-day free trial to Crazy Egg, which is a visual heat-mapping tool. [03:55] Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your free copy. You can also learn how to win a one-year subscription to Crazy Egg.  Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/20175 minutes, 2 seconds
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Buffer and Hootsuite Are Hurting Your Facebook Reach | Ep. #490

In episode #490 of Marketing School, Eric and Neil explain why social media scheduling tools can hurt your numbers in terms of reach. Ultimately, live posts are still where it’s at. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:30] Today’s Topic: Buffer and Hootsuite Are Hurting Your Facebook Reach [01:05] When using Buffer and Hootsuite to schedule posts, it doesn’t get nearly as much engagement as “live” posts or by using Facebook’s own tools. [01:54] These tools are ok to use with Twitter. [02:19] They ultimately recommend to avoid using tools and post manually. [02:20] That’s it for today! [02:22] Marketing School is giving away a 90-day free trial to Crazy Egg, which is a visual analytics tool. [02:28] Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your free copy. You can also learn how to win a one-year subscription to Crazy Egg. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/3/20173 minutes, 38 seconds
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How to Get Your First 1,000 Instagram Followers | Ep. #489

In episode #489, Eric and Neil give advice on how to increase the number of your Instagram followers. A lot of it is as simple as interacting and engaging others on the social media platform. Listen in for more specific advice on how to get your first thousand followers. Time-Stamped Show Notes:  [00:28] Today’s Topic: How to Get Your First 1,000 Instagram Followers [00:44] Gaining Instagram followers by doing “shout for shout” [01:59] Promote your social media profiles by cross-linking them all and linking to them from your website. [02:58] It’s harder to rank on Google organically, because if it wasn’t, they wouldn’t get money from ad revenue. [03:14] If you have an email list, link to your social media profiles in your blasts. [03:50] Interact and engage on Instagram to make your profile more visible. [04:35] That’s it for today! [04:37] Marketing School is giving away a 90-day free trial to Crazy Egg, which is a visual analytics tool. [04:43] Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your free copy. You can also learn how to win a one-year subscription to Crazy Egg. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/2/20175 minutes, 52 seconds
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Should You Work with an Agency or Hire Freelancers? | Ep. #488

In episode #488 of Marketing School, Eric and Neil discuss whether it is better to hire an agency or a freelancer to market your business. Tune in to learn which approach is best for you and your company. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Should You Work with an Agency or Hire Freelancers? [00:36] Establish a goal. [01:15] Freelancers are great if you have a lot of time to manage people; plus it’s more cost-effective. [01:46] Agencies tend to move faster than the companies that hire them; hire them if you need someone to push you. [02:33] You can find freelancers on sites like Upwork, Problogger, or Fivrr. [03:38] You can use tools like Hubstaff to manage your freelancers (it takes screenshots and helps to track their time). [04:15] Before you hire anyone, be sure to ask what they are going to do for your business. [05:00] Check agencies’ and freelancers’ past work, experiences, and ratings. [05:33] That’s it for today! [05:35]  Marketing School is giving away a 90-day free trial to Crazy Egg, which is a visual analytics tool. [05:42] Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your free copy. You can also learn how to win a one-year subscription to Crazy Egg. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/1/20176 minutes, 49 seconds
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How to Learn Copywriting When You Suck at Writing | Ep. #487

In Episode #487, Eric and Neil discuss how to learn copywriting when you suck at writing. Tune in to learn that you don’t have to be an expert writer to be a copywriter. Focus on overcoming objections and solving problems. They also shares books, tools, and helpful resources. Time-stamped show notes: [00:28] - Today's topic: How to Learn Copywriting When You Suck at Writing [00:43] - If you suck at writing, it doesn't mean you can't do copywriting to compel people to take action. [01:00] - Read Persuasion by Robert Cialdini and The Boron Letters by Gary Halbert. [01:53] - Neil is great at copywriting, but not writing. He learned he doesn't have to be the best writer from Frank Kern. [02:26] - You just need to be able to answer the customer's objection. [02:43] - Survey your visitors and find their objections. Use SurveyMonkey or any survey tool. [02:49] - Find out why people aren't converting and answer those objections in your copy. [03:08] - Solving people's problems will make them much more likely to convert. [03:27] - AppSumo is based on sending emails. Neville Medhora from Kopywriting Kourse helped Noah Kagan build AppSumo. [03:37] - You have to have good copy when sending emails. [03:58] - Also check out CopyBlogger and the podcast from John McIntyre and Ben Settle’s emails. [04:15] - When looking at copywriting think of the concept of Seinfeld emails: talking about nothing or the story of your day and weaving in your offer. [05:14] - Conversion rates are 1 to 3 percent. To get people to convert, you have to create multiple ways to help your customers convert into buyers. [06:29] - Talking to people and presenting information in the right scenario can also help with conversion. [06:41] - That's it for today! [06:45] - Marketing School is giving away a 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool. Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy. [06:53] - You can also learn how to win a one-year subscription to Crazy Egg.  Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/20177 minutes, 55 seconds
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How to Create the Perfect About Page | Ep. #486

In Episode #486, Eric and Neil discuss how to create the perfect “About” page. Tune in to learn how to have an About page that resonates with people through storytelling, connecting emotionally, and giving readers next steps to follow. Time-stamped show notes: [00:28] - Today's topic: How to Create the Perfect About Page [00:35] - The Single Grain About page describes our process, who we have contributed to, and our core values. [01:12] - Neil's About page is a story. Storytelling is one of the most powerful forms of marketing. [01:21] - Create a story with an emotional punch and you are more likely to convert those people into customers. [01:44] - Also give next steps about what people should do after reading your story. [02:30] - The story needs to resonate with people. [02:49] - Neil's About page used to have an image of Neil and things he liked, such as tacos. [03:16] - Think about how to connect and resonate with people. [03:25] - We speak at conferences to connect with people and find their story. [03:35] - That's it for today! [03:37] - Marketing School is giving away a 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool. Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy. [03:49] - You can also learn how to win a one-year subscription to Crazy Egg.  Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/29/20174 minutes, 50 seconds
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How to Write a Killer Blog Conclusion that Leaves the Reader Satisfied | Ep. #485

In Episode #485, Eric and Neil discuss how to write a killer blog conclusion that leaves the reader satisfied. Tune in to learn how having a conclusion can encourage the skimmer to read the entire article, encourage engagement through next steps and questions, and cap things off with a concise summary. Time-stamped show notes: [00:28] - Today's topic: How to Write a Killer Blog Conclusion That Leaves the Reader Satisfied [00:46] - How Neil always had a conclusion on Quick Sprout, his first big marketing blog. [01:09] - Ending a conclusion with a question mark encourages more comments. [01:19] - The conclusion should summarize the blog post. People scroll to the bottom and read the conclusion first. [01:46] - Eric likes to get to the point and extract value. [02:06] - Put next steps in the conclusion such as “leave a comment” and “check out this post”. [02:25] - Have conclusion, ask a question, and summarize things. Cap it off. [02:38] - That's it for today! [02:41] - Marketing School is giving away a 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool. Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy. [02:51] - You can also learn how to win a one-year subscription to Crazy Egg.  Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/28/20173 minutes, 51 seconds
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How to Turn Marketing Qualified Leads into Sales Qualified Leads | Ep. #484

In Episode #484, Eric and Neil discuss how to turn marketing qualified leads into sales qualified leads. Tune in to learn the difference between a marketing qualified lead and a sales qualified lead; how to convert an MQL into an SQL through criteria, and how to automate the scheduling and sales calls. Time-stamped show notes: [00:29] - Today's topic: How to Turn Marketing Qualified Leads Into Sales Qualified Leads [00:39] - MQL or marketing qualified leads are actions that are taken inside your email marketing software or marketing automation software. Such as Drip or Marketo. [00:49] - Once someone visits a certain number of pages they may have a marketing score of 70 which makes them a marketing qualified lead. [01:02] - A sales qualified lead is based on the ideal client profile. [01:11] - How do you turn marketing qualified leads into sales qualified leads. [01:18] - Different behavior triggers can move someone into a sales sequence based on criteria that you set. [01:47] - Ask for a lot of criteria when qualifying a lead. Use a form field and pass it to sales. [02:11] - If sales reps aren't talking to the leads, they are not generating conversions. [02:17] - Once the lead hits the form fields you can schedule them automatically in a call using something like ScheduleOnce. [03:26] - Once a lead comes in we use Clearbit to enrich the leads. We only reach out if they fit a certain criteria. [03:50] - If you want more sales qualified leads have an online chat on your site like Drift. [04:20] - Think about what types of leads are closing based on region. [05:20] - That's it for today! [05:22] - Marketing School is giving away a 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool. [05:27] - Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy. You can also learn how to win a one-year subscription to Crazy Egg. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/27/20176 minutes, 32 seconds
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How to Do Content Marketing if You’re in a Boring Industry | Ep. #483

In Episode #483, Eric and Neil discuss how to do content marketing if you’re in a boring industry. Tune in to learn how you can use other forms of content like video, make content that is either fun or useful, find out what is popular, and build a brand over time. Time-stamped show notes: [00:29] - Today's topic: How to Do Content Marketing if You’re in a Boring Industry [00:34] - Squatty Potty in 2015 did $20 million in sales on Shark Tank. [00:58] - They spent $600,000 on a fun video with a unicorn pooping out rainbows. [01:24] - Content marketing can be video too. [01:29] - Use BuzzSumo to see what is popular. Education and helping other people is sexy. [01:50] - Your content just has to be helpful and people will link back to you. [02:03] - The Points Guy talks about credit cards and miles. [02:26] - The only way to build a brand is to provide value to people. [03:00] - How Neil couldn't find a good article on how to install a bidet. Some people may think it is boring, but if the content is helpful you can do well. [03:35] - Just look at How to Tie a Tie the number one result is very useful which is sexy at the moment. [04:01] - Look at the opportunities and what is performing no matter what niche you are in. [04:11] - That's it for today! [04:14] - Marketing School is giving away a 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool. [04:23] - Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy. [04:30] - You can also learn how to win a one-year subscription to Crazy Egg. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/26/20175 minutes, 30 seconds
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How to Drive Traffic to Your Website Using YouTube | Ep. #482

In Episode #482, Eric and Neil discuss how to drive traffic to your website using YouTube. Tune in to learn how you can boost your ranking by having transcriptions on your website, linking to your site from your video, asking for people to visit your site from the video, and using YouTube advertising. Time-stamped show notes: [00:29] - Today's topic: How to Drive Traffic to Your Website Using YouTube [00:35] - Make sure that you are transcribing your videos using a tool like Rev or finding a virtual assistant from OnlineJobs [00:48] - Make sure you have something for the search engines to crawl and have different pages on your site. Also make sure you are interlinking. [01:21] - YouTube gives you more views and authority the longer you keep people on YouTube. [01:43] - YouTube is owned by Google and has advertising that you can use to drive people back to your website. [02:05] - There may be a higher barrier to entry on YouTube, but you can even make selfie videos. [02:26] - Telling people within your video to go check out your page generates traffic. [02:48] - Look at YouTube analytics and see how people subscribe to your channel on your channel page. Put in a link back to your website. [03:16] - The more videos you produce the bigger brand you will create. [03:51] - It's important to be consistent. 10,000 subscribers is the inflection point. [04:23] - That's it for today! [04:25] - Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool [04:31] - Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/25/20175 minutes, 35 seconds
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How to Become a Successful Vlogger if You're Just Starting Today | Ep. #481

In Episode #481, Eric and Neil discuss how to become a successful vlogger if you're just starting today. Tune in to learn the importance of good editing, original content, great audio, and video quality – while cranking out volume so you can get your channel to rank. Time-stamped show notes: [00:28] - Today's topic: How to Become a Successful Vlogger if You're Just Starting Today [00:39] - A good example is Casey Neistat he does a great job on his good editing. [00:48] - If you just getting started, you need to find a good editor. [01:08] - You also have to have a good camera and good audio is super important. [01:30] - We are in the studio right now to deliver a better audio experience to you. [01:37] - You need to come up with interesting content topics that pique interest. [02:05] - Use sites like BuzzSumo to see what is and isn't popular. [02:29] - Only 1 in 30 videos are going to take off. [02:51] - Look at what Gary Vaynerchuk does just by having a guy following him. [03:29] - Crank out volume and deliver value. [03:54] - With the algorithms your rankings can die down. Always shoot for success. [04:40] - It's also about building your channel's authority. [04:54] - Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool [04:55] - Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy [04:56] - That’s it for today’s episode! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/24/20176 minutes, 4 seconds
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Link-Building Techniques that Will Become More Risky in 2018 | Ep. #480

In Episode #480, Eric and Neil discuss link building techniques that will become more risky in 2018. Tune in to know which strategies will still work for you and why you should always implement long-term plays into your marketing strategy. Time-Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Link-Building Techniques that Will Become More Risky in 2018 00:45 – PBNs or private blog networks still work but have their risks 00:54 – Google has had a difficult time catching PBNs 01:33 – Guest posting is great but won’t be as effective as it once was 01:56 – Google will know when a contributor posts 02:21 – Linking spam will continue to lose its value 02:54 – Do content marketing the RIGHT way so you can scale up 03:20 – Anything that is quick and easy will NOT last 03:37 – Focus on your long-term strategy—this will help you grow the audience that will link to you 04:00 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial for Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 04:02 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 04:15 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Google is continuously improving how well they track and catch PBNs. Content marketing is a long-term play and if done right, will gain you the audience that will link to you. Marketing plays will change significantly in 2018. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/20175 minutes, 10 seconds
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How to Make Money From Videos | Ep. #479

In Episode #479, Eric and Neil discuss how to make money from videos. Tune in to learn how you can monetize your videos and the types of videos you can create to attract viewers. Time-Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Make Money From Videos 00:44 – You can use Patreon to have your fans support you through donations for your videos 01:22 – Add call-to-actions to your videos 02:15 – Product reviews still work—link them to a different platform, like Amazon 02:37 – Neil’s YouTube videos are getting hundreds of thousands of views a month that he can retarget 03:09 – YouTube needs millions of views before you can monetize from it and their terms are continuously changing 03:24 – Videos are a long-term play 03:40 – Gary Vaynerchuk’s empire has grown because of the number of videos he has 04:02 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial for Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 04:10 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 04:13 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: YouTube’s algorithm is constantly changing—video creators need to be just as quick to adapt to the changes. Monetizing from videos is a long-term play for your marketing. Know your target market and craft videos that cater to them specifically. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/22/20175 minutes, 10 seconds
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Conferences Are Going to Lose You Money Unless You Follow This Checklist | Ep. #478

In Episode #478, Eric and Neil share their own personal checklist for throwing a successful live event. Tune in to hear them discuss whether to use a free venue or one that costs money, the various methods to get the word out about your event, the importance of getting help when planning and running a conference, and why your should focus on building relationships rather than making money. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: Conferences Are Going to Lose You Money Unless You Follow This Checklist 00:34 – Map out how much the venue is going to cost you. 00:45 – For their Marketing School Live event they wound up booking one that costs $2,500 instead of a free one because the venue took care of everything. 01:20 – If they’d used the free venue, it would have been an inferior experience for the guests. 01:29 – You need to have contingencies for how you’re going to get attendees. 01:40 – Email blast only works if you’ve segmented your list. 01:50 – Partner up with other organizations in the area to get more attendees. 02:20 – Invite people from your Meetup group. 02:39 – Use ads. 02:45 – Use Dux-Soup, an automation tool where you can, for example, hit up all your contacts with “marketing” in their title. 03:05 – You’ll lose money if you don’t create the right experience because over time people will come to know you as someone who hosts bad events – and will likely assume that your business isn’t very good, either. 04:00 – Get help because it takes a team to run a successful event. 04:24 – Eric and Neil’s goal was to break even, not to make money off it. 04:39 – If you lose a couple hundred dollars, that’s a win! 04:50 – Don’t just measure how much money you make from throwing the event, measure how much you make in total: networking, long-term contracts, etc. 05:05 – Build relationships from going to conferences and learn from others who’ve thrown events. 05:55 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial for Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 06:02 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 06:06 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: A good venue is critical so that you give your event attendees a great experience. Plan ahead how you’re going to get attendees to your event – email, partnering up with other organizations, advertising. The point is not to make money off of a live event, but to build in-person relationships – which will pay off in the long run. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/20177 minutes, 1 second
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How to Get More Views From Your Videos | Ep. #477

In Episode #477, Eric and Neil discuss how to get more views from your videos. Tune in to hear them share which tools you can use to improve how your tags are ranking on YouTube, why you should be publishing your videos on multiple platforms, and the importance of pushing and promoting your videos in the first 24 hours. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Get More Views From Your Videos 00:40 – You have to have great tags because that’s how Google makes sense of your video. 00:50 – Use a tool like TubeBuddy or vidIQ to show you how your tags are ranking on YouTube. 01:05 – YouTube is the world’s 2nd largest search engine so it makes sense to optimize your videos there. 01:10 – Publish your videos on multiple social platforms, not just YouTube and Facebook. 01:22 – It won’t hurt your video because it’s not considered duplicate content. 01:29 – Publish your video on LinkedIn, too. 01:35 – Neil gets more views on LinkedIn than on Facebook. 01:39 – The power of taking the same piece of content and publishing it on multiple sources. 01:44 – Neil publishes his videos on YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, his website, plus tweets out his YouTube video. 01:55 – Leverage automation for this with such tools as Zapier and If This Then That (IFTTT) 02:14 – Don’t forget about Instagram. 02:18 – Because search engines can’t crawl videos, use a service like Rev to add captions to your videos (especially if you’re going to run ads with them) and/or transcribe your video and put it on your blog. 02:48 – The shitty part is that the way a video performs in the first 24 hours will determine its fate of its existence. 03:13 – So make sure that as soon as you publish your video, you do an email blast, promote it hard on all your social channels, integrate it within your website on popular pages so it gets more views, ask people to watch and comment it. 03:29 – This is the opposite of SEO where you can expect great results in 6 months to a year. 03:40 – YouTube looks at your watch time so put your videos into different playlists, like an SEO playlist for all your videos about SEO.   04:14 – Look at your analytics to see what’s doing well and make more videos like that. 04:30 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial for Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 04:35 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 04:44 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Because Google cannot crawl video, add great tags, and use a service like Rev to add captions to your videos (especially if you’re going to run ads with them) and transcribe your video. Publish your videos on multiple platforms, like YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn and your own website. Make a playlist to keep people watching your videos longer, as YouTube looks at watch time. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/20/20175 minutes, 40 seconds
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Should You Worry About Google’s Cache Date? | Ep. #476

In Episode #476, Eric and Neil discuss whether you should be worrying about Google’s cache date. Neither Eric nor Neil worry about this too much, and the results of Neil’s tests show that ranking isn’t affected by cache date.   Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Should You Worry About Google’s Cache Date? 00:38 – Cache date is when Google last cached a web page. 00:45 – But not the last time Google visited your web page. 01:10 – As Google’s John Mueller says, the cached date is separate from crawling & indexing, so not to use that as a metric. 01:29 – Neither Eric nor Neil have worried about this too much. 01:35 – Neil has tested this by updating his content a little to get a new cache date but his ranking has never increased from doing it. 01:58 – On the other hand, when he takes content pages that are doing fairly well and updates them with the right keywords, makes them more thorough, and adds better images, then over time his rankings do increase. 02:20 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial for Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 02:30 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 02:42 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Cache date is when Google last cached your web page, but NOT the last time Google visited your web page. Google’s John Mueller advises ignoring the cached date as it is separate from crawling & indexing. Updating your content to get a new cache date will not increase your ranking – although the update itself will. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/19/20173 minutes, 35 seconds
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How Many Backlinks Do You Really Need? | Ep. #475

In Episode #475, Eric and Neil talk about backlinks and provide insights which will help you decide how many backlinks you actually need. Eric and Neil provide strategies which will help you zero in on your backlink strategy which will ultimately help build a brand that connects with your target audience.  Time-Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: How Many Backlinks Do You Really Need? 00:40 – Look at your competitor’s backlinks profile as a part of your strategy – analyze their domain strength and domain authority 01:03 – The block chain industry is in the nascent stage and therefore, susceptible to someone who wants to go “all in” with their marketing 01:33 – You do not necessarily need more backlinks than your competitor to boost your profile 01:46 – If your brand is really huge, you do not need many backlinks to outsell the competition 02:06 – Build your brand through content marketing, podcasts or videos 02:17 – Content thoroughness will ensure that you outrank people with a greater number of backlinks 02:48 – Use Google Trends and BuzzSumo to monitor brand quality 03:26 – Focus on quality by adding backlinks that are relevant and contextual 03:49 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial for Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:54 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 04:04 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: If your brand is HUGE, you do not need more backlinks than your competitor to outrank them. Build your brand through content marketing, podcasts or videos. Content THOROUGHNESS will help you outrank people with a greater number of backlinks. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/18/20174 minutes, 57 seconds
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Do Infographics Still Work in Today’s Day and Age? | Ep. #474

In Episode #474, Eric and Neil discuss how high-end infographics still work and manage to pull in traffic. They recommend various sources for finding some great infographic designers and provide tips and tricks which will help you create something that truly resonates with your target audience.  Time-Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: Do Infographics Still Work in Today’s Day and Age? 00:40 – A high-end infographic still works 00:53 – The basic ones do not work anymore 01:09 – People want something new which adds value 01:18 – Visual.ly is a great source to find infographic designers; Pinterest, Dribbble and Behance are some other sources worth checking out 01:46 – Offshore designers might need more direction compared to someone who is US based 02:11 – 3D infographics tend to do quite well 02:55 – You can’t just go viral; start off by focusing on creating something great that resonates with your target audience 03:10 – Make sure you have an embed code generator; we recommend the WordPress plugin WB embed code generator 03:18 – Add a paragraph of text above and below the infographic 03:31 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial for Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:38 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 03:47 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: A high-end infographic still works. Avoid using basic infographics. People want something new that adds value. Offshore designers might need more direction compared to someone who is US based. 3D infographics tend to do quite well and generate the required traffic. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/17/20174 minutes, 45 seconds
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How to Double Your Sales by Spending More Per Click | Ep. #473

In Episode #473, Eric and Neil discuss how to double your sales by spending more per click. In an attempt to save money and reduce one’s cost per click, many businesses lose out on their opportunity for significant growth. Eric and Neil persuade listeners to adjust their mindsets and SPEND on those high ROI keywords which will draw the right traffic and optimize your profitability. Time-Stamped Show Notes: 00:30 – Today’s topic: How to Double Your Sales by Spending More Per Click 00:40 – A lot of people spend on irrelevant keywords which causes them to waste money 00:56 – If you’re spending on those hot keywords, others are spending on them as well 01:10 – Some keywords cost 3x more, but will earn you 6x more—optimize on the profitability 01:39 – Some people focus on the traffic and cost vs. revenue and profitability 01:50 – Look at RLSA (Remarketing List Search Ads) to make sure you’re not spending more than you should 02:12 – You may be spending more, but are gaining more qualified and targeted traffic 02:40 – When doing pay per click campaigns, it’s about ROI—if numbers aren’t panning out, focus on high ROI keywords that are specific to your product or service 03:16 – If you’re in AdWords, you need to spend more per click in order to drive more sales 03:33 – “Scared money don’t make money”—be willing to spend and even lose money when you start out with your marketing 04:00 – Don’t optimize per click or on the cost, optimize for revenue and profitability 04:09 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial for Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 04:16 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 04:25 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Sometimes, you NEED to be willing to spend on the most relevant keywords to increase your profitability. Even though a keyword may cost three times more, evaluate your rate of return to make the best decision for your ad spend. “Scared money don’t make money”—adjust your expectations when it comes to spending on marketing in order to earn BIG. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/20175 minutes, 20 seconds
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What We Learned by Throwing Our First Conference | Ep. #472

In Episode #472, Eric and Neil discuss what they learned from throwing their first conference. Tune in to hear about the benefits and value of throwing a live event or attending other events, the importance of connecting with your audience, and why making money is not the goal. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:35 – Today’s topic: What We Learned by Throwing Our First Conference 00:40 – Marketing School has had over 6 million downloads in a little over a year 00:45 – Decided to throw their first live Marketing School event 00:54 – It’s always good to build relationships 01:08 – Got to connect with people who listen to Marketing School – entrepreneurs and marketers – and answer their questions in person 01:20 – Never forget that the audience listening to your podcast, watching your videos, visiting your website – it’s a person in front of that computer screen 01:40 – If you don’t really connect with these people, you’re not going to know what makes them tick, how you can provide a better experience for them and, at the end of the day, how you can increase your sales 01:55 – “People like doing business with people.” 02:05 – When you build relationships, other things happen 02:26 – Eric and Neil see each other maybe once a month, but that in-person conversation before they record the show is really valuable 02:41 – The most value Eric gets from every conference he attends is getting to hang out with the speakers, going to those private dinners, etc. 02:56 – And you don’t have to throw your own event – go to other industry events; the more you go to, the better 03:22 – Neil’s goal is to connect with more people, so he was considering not charging for his public speaking but just attend as many conferences as possible in one year and see what happens 03:25 – The long-term benefit would outweigh the loss of income 03:35 – If you’re going to throw your own live event, don’t expect to make a lot of money 04:04 – It’s not about making money, it’s about connecting great people 04:09 – Eric’s team put this Marketing School event together 04:13 – Make sure you have a checklist so you have everything covered 04:30 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 04:38 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 04:47 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Connecting with people at live events (yours or others) allows you to really understand what makes your audience tick so you can provide a better experience for them and, at the end of the day, increase your sales. “People like doing business with people.” When you build relationships, other things happen that you couldn’t have predicted. When throwing your own live event, don’t expect to make a lot of money – that’s not the goal. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/15/20175 minutes, 44 seconds
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5 Marketing Books That’ll Change Your Life | Ep. #471

In Episode #471, Eric and Neil discuss five marketing books that’ll change your life. Tune in to find out which books are most influential in the industry and that will help you master the art of marketing! Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 5 Marketing Books That’ll Change Your Life 00:38 – Don’t Make Me Think discusses usability and how you can apply these strategies to your website 01:11 – Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini is about how you can persuade people to take action 01:48 – The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing breaks down laws you need to follow in the marketing space 02:04 – Content Inc has a lot of case studies for different types of content 02:30 – Ogilvy on Advertising should be read by anyone who’s going into marketing 02:50 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 02:57 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 03:06 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: You need to employ marketing strategies for your website—study and learn the tricks to ensure you’re optimizing for conversion. There are actual laws that you should be following in marketing. David Ogilvy, the father of marketing, is a genius when it comes to advertising and marketing. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/14/20174 minutes
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5 Business Books That’ll Change Your Life | Ep. #470

In Episode #470, Eric and Neil discuss five business books that’ll change your life. Tune in to learn what entrepreneurs are reading and how these particular authors will change the way you look at your business. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 5 Business Books That’ll Change Your Life 00:53 – The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz talks about a company’s difficulties 01:28 – Eric Ries’ The Lean Startup is about how you can get out there and outlines what you need to learn before starting out 02:04 – Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh helps you to build a great culture and the core values of a company 02:43 – The Dip by Seth Godin talks about when to quit and when to stick with it 03:20 – The Goal by Eliyahu Goldratt breaks down the problems of every single business 04:08 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 04:13 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 04:28 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: We all make mistakes to learn from them. Entrepreneurship isn’t just about the money, but the people you work with. Books alone won’t make you successful, but provide a guide for your particular field. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/13/20175 minutes, 20 seconds
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The Big Mistake You’re Going to Make With Content Marketing | Ep. #469

In Episode #469, Eric and Neil discuss the big mistake you’re going to make with content marketing. Tune in to learn how your content can still be rendered useless, even though you’re gaining a load of traffic. You’ll also find out the true goal of content marketing. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: The Big Mistake You’re Going to Make With Content Marketing 00:34 – Most people focus on traffic 00:39 – “Traffic doesn’t equate to sales or leads” 00:48 – Neil’s friend, Mike, of Axe was getting tons of traffic and 5x sales from content marketing which is from paid ads 01:12 – Content marketing doesn’t convert as well as paid ads and other types of marketing strategies 01:31 – Make sure you update your content in a relevant way 02:07 – The goal for content marketing is ROI 02:20 – Neil published content which generated traffic but zero leads 02:44 – “It’s not about producing a lot of content, it’s about producing relevant content” 03:16 – Check your analytics to see what people are reading and looking for and make content from that 03:53 – Traffic isn’t free even if it isn’t paid, since you still invested time 04:02 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 04:10 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy and a chance to win an annual subscription of Crazy Egg 04:22 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: High traffic doesn’t necessarily equate to sales or leads. Create content that is relevant for your paying customers. Check your analytics to find out what your people are ready and looking for—build new, relevant content linked to those topics. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/12/20175 minutes, 19 seconds
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How to Make The Most of Black Friday Traffic Surges | Ep. #468

In Episode #468, Eric and Neil discuss how to make the most of Black Friday traffic surges. Tune in to learn how you can make the most out of this holiday sale season while still keeping your profit margins healthy. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Make The Most of Black Friday Traffic Surges 00:48 – Retarget the people who didn’t buy 00:59 – Tailor a message for them by offering something better to get them to come back 01:17 – There’s also Cyber Monday 01:28 – Make sure to have different offers for both holiday sales 01:38 – Create mystery campaigns like contests using Vyper or mystery additional discounts 02:08 – People get too riled up, so be creative 02:30 – Take advantage of upsells and downsells during checkout to increase your average value size and profit 02:45 – Ensure your company’s health in the process 03:35 – Segment your products 03:48 – You want to consistently pitch people on your additional products for the next 12 months 04:19 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 0431 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 04:38 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Retarget people who haven’t made it to their cart and offer them better options. Something that will make people curious will draw them in further. With your sales and discounts, make sure you’re not sacrificing profit. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/11/20175 minutes, 31 seconds
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Simple SEO Preparations You Can Make for Black Friday | Ep. #467

In Episode #467, Eric and Neil discuss simple SEO preparations that can be made for Black Friday. Tune in to learn how you can boost your ranking prior to Black Friday so that you can maximize your audience’s awareness of your upcoming sales and promotions. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Simple SEO Preparations You Can Make for Black Friday 00:36 – Black Friday is the Friday after Thanksgiving 01:00 – Start optimizing pages for Black Friday offers now or at least a month or two in advance 01:25 – Have the right landing pages and plan your sales, discounts and other offers 01:50 – When optimizing, it’s all about your click-through rates 02:05 – Include Black Friday related keywords on your titles and meta-descriptions 02:30 – Build links to your holiday sale 02:53 – Use social signals that indirectly help search engine optimization 03:19 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:23 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 03:38 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Optimize your page prior to Black Friday—at least a month or two in advance. Use Black Friday keywords for your titles and tags. Utilize your social links to promote your Black Friday sale. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/10/20174 minutes, 31 seconds
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What Neil & Eric Think About Affiliate Marketing | Ep. #466

In Episode #466, Eric and Neil discuss what they think about affiliate marketing. Tune in to learn the pros and cons of affiliate marketing and why both Eric and Neil LOVE it. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What Neil & Eric Think About Affiliate Marketing 00:35 – In general, Eric thinks that you are at a disadvantage if you start with affiliate marketing early 00:40 – You’re collecting a percentage of the sales, so you need to perform up to 5x times better than the advertisers 00:53 – Having a service or building a product is better/easier 01:11 – Neil loves affiliate marketing 01:28 – Neil would love affiliate people to work for him 01:38 – They figure out ways to make things happen 01:45 – Affiliate marketing is one of the best ways to learn about the market 02:12 – Eric loves affiliate marketers, but thinks of the long-term 02:25 – Check out affiliate marketer conferences and network 02:36 – There’s the Affiliate Summit and Affiliate World to name a few 02:53 – Going to black hat SEO sites will let you know what people are up to 03:20 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:32 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 03:38 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Getting into affiliate marketing will push you to perform better than the advertisers. Affiliate marketers figure out ways to make things happen and are always learning. Learning black hat SEO and doing it the white hat way can make you a better affiliate marketer. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/9/20174 minutes, 31 seconds
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How SEO Is Going to Change in 2018 | Ep. #465

In Episode #465, Eric and Neil discuss how SEO is going to change in 2018. You’ll find out why that #1 spot in a search result is becoming more and more crucial for the purpose of voice searches. You’ll also hear what will affect your likelihood of appearing first. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How SEO Is Going to Change in 2018 00:40 – Voice searches are becoming more and more popular 00:49 – If you’re going after a voice search, you’re only going to get one result 01:06 – Gaining the first position for search results is crucial 01:27 – Google has been investing so much into voice 02:00 – In Google’s algorithm, one factor is the brand query 02:12 – People are searching for keywords associated with the brand, like “Neil Patel SEO” 02:32 – It’s one of the hardest factors to manipulate 02:40 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 02:52 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 02:56 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: The use of voice search in mobile devices has been growing significantly. The first spot in a search result is becoming more crucial as voice search will only show one result. People are using brand queries that can affect a brand’s standing in a search result. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/8/20173 minutes, 50 seconds
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How to Find New Growth Opportunities | Ep. #464

In Episode #464, Eric and Neil discuss how to find new growth opportunities. Tune in to learn the websites you can visit that will help take you to that next level in your copy, landing page, and marketing strategies. You’ll also find out why it’s good to know what your competitors are up to.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Find New Growth Opportunities 00:33 – If you’re following marketing, you’re continuing to learn 00:40 – Quora ads and LinkedIn ads are still considered semi-new in marketing 01:00 – Marketing School makes Eric and Neil stay relevant because they’re accountable to their audience 01:13 – Learn and read around the space 01:25 – Assess your competitors using Ahrefs, SEMrush and BuiltWith 01:42 – Don’t use ad blockers so you can see your competitors’ ads 01:58 – Land-book is great place for landing page inspiration 02:07 – Go to Swiped.co for feedback regarding copy 02:15 – Facebook Groups like Badass Marketers and Founders is an engaging one 02:31 – com and Inbound.com will help you find new opportunities 02:45 – Go to conferences and events as well 02:58 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:09 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 03:15 v – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Learning should be constant—be willing to adapt to the ever changing technology today. Find growth opportunities by attending conferences and events and grow your network. Find out what works for your competitors so you can stay ahead. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/7/20174 minutes, 10 seconds
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What Makes a Brand Special? | Ep. #463

In Episode #463, Eric and Neil discuss what makes the brand special. Tune in to learn how the big brands become a permanent mark in people’s homes and memories. Eric and Neil discuss how you, too, can make this impression on your customers. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What Makes a Brand Special? 00:35 – Eric shares what makes the iPhone special 00:55 – A brand becomes special when it can make those special connections with their audience 01:10 – Everybody has a different story for Coca-Cola—this shows how the product touches people’s lives 01:51 – The easiest way to find what can make your brand special is by looking at what your competitors are doing 01:58 – Do what your competitors are NOT doing, as long as it won’t hurt your brand 02:13 – Branding is important 02:21 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 02:33 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 02:40 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Connecting with one’s audience is what makes a brand special. A brand becomes special once people can share their own stories with their experience with it—it could even be a part of their lives growing up. Leverage what your competitors are NOT doing and take advantage of it. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/6/20173 minutes, 34 seconds
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7 Marketing Tools You Should Be Checking Weekly | Ep. #462

In Episode #462, Eric and Neil discuss 7 marketing tools you should be checking weekly. Check your ranking, keep track of HIT keywords, and know what your competition is up to so that you can stay ahead of the game! Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Marketing Tools You Should Be Checking Weekly 00:32 – One is Google Analytics 00:43 – Two is SEMrush to track your competitors 00:56 – Three is AuthorityLabs which shows new keyword opportunities and great keywords you should be tracking 01:16 – Four is Ahrefs so you can identify the spammy sites 01:34 – Five is Google Trends which shows how you are trending over time 01:44 – Six is VaultPress which shows security issues 02:00 – Last is Google Search Console 02:26 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 02:36 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 02:40 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Utilize tools to help you keep up to date on your website’s performance. Check your competitor’s performance so you keep yourself aware of their latest updates. Consistently tracking your metrics will make it easier for you to make the right adjustments for your website. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/5/20173 minutes, 34 seconds
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What Is Minimum Viable SEO? | Ep. #461

In Episode #461, Eric and Neil discuss what minimum viable SEO is. Tune in to know the basic things you need to know to win the SEO game. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What Is Minimum Viable SEO? 00:37 – The minimum viable product is the basic product of what you need in order to win in the SEO game 00:43 – First is to make sure that your URL is right for your product/service and clear 01:08 – Think about your titles, direct correlation and meta descriptions 01:35 – With SEO, make sure you have clean code 02:04 – Yoast SEO plugin is one tool you can use 02:08 – Have breadcrumbs on your site 02:25 – Have internal links in place 02:38 – Use unique title and description tags 02:56 – When you have your blog on your subdomain, you’re losing tons of traffic 03:33 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:38 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 03:46 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Your URL is your identity, make sure it is clear to the consumer. Links will help your site generate more organic traffic. Use unique titles and descriptions tags. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/4/20174 minutes, 40 seconds
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How to Increase Audience Retention on YouTube | Ep. #460

In Episode #460, Eric and Neil discuss how to increase audience retention on YouTube. Tune in to know how long people usually stay engaged in a video, the retention rate you want to aim for, and why visual hooks and valuable content are KEY for holding people’s attention. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Increase Audience Retention on YouTube 00:43 – Your watch time matters GREATLY 00:48 – Check your analytics section for audience retention data 00:54 – Tim Schmoyer, a pro YouTuber, says you want to aim for a 60% plus retention rate 01:10 – From Growth Everywhere and Marketing School’s videos, people tend to drop off at 10-20% 01:16 – “These are audio files, so that explains it” 01:36 – “You need to have visual hooks” 02:22 – Eric shares how he fixed their videos on YouTube to make people stay on longer 03:02 – Get to the point and make your videos valuable 03:24 – Make sure your videos are cut in different ways or angles to keep people’s attention 03:41 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:50 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 03:54 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Watch time on YouTube is one of the biggest factors that impact retention. People tend to stay on your videos longer if they find them visually appealing. Teach your audience and provide VALUE—that’s how you hold onto them. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/3/20174 minutes, 48 seconds
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What Does a Healthy Link Profile Look Like? | Ep. #459

In Episode #459, Eric and Neil discuss what a healthy link profile looks like. Tune in to learn which sites will help you check your spam score. You’ll also find out why deep links are important. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What Does a Healthy Link Profile Look Like? 00:35 – Check Moz to see your spam score—you’ll see how much spam is on your link profile 00:54 – Go to Ahrefs and put in your competitors’ profiles to see their ranking 01:18 – If there are a bunch of spammy links, your link profile is NOT healthy 01:42 – Deep links are important 02:02 – You want to build links to content 02:30 – Your link profile has to be relevant 02:51 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:00 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 03:05 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Check your spam score to make sure you don’t come off “spammy”. Know your competitors’ link profile and how they’re ranking—that way you can see where you stand. Your link profile should always be relevant. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/2/20173 minutes, 59 seconds
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How to Network With Other Marketers | Ep. #458

In Episode #458, Eric and Neil discuss how to network with other marketers. Tune in to learn how organizing a small dinner can help you connect with people and why it is important to engage with people on the same level. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Network With Other Marketers 00:32 – Eric and Neil ended up networking with other marketers when they visited their friend in Toronto 00:49 – Throw an event or small dinner 01:06 – You can meet marketers by participating on the web 01:36 – Host a Zoom meeting for mastermind work 01:54 – Make sure you’re connecting with people at your level 02:35 – There are a lot of marketers on Slack groups, such as Buffer and Online Geniuses 03:12 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:22 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 03:26 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Hosting a small dinner and inviting people into your network can help you forge new relationships. Make sure that you also add value to those you wish to network with. Leverage the internet—you can grow your network online. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/1/20174 minutes, 20 seconds
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7 Tools To Help With Mobile CRO | Ep. #457

In Episode #457, Eric and Neil discuss 7 tools to help with mobile conversion rate optimization. Tune in to hear about the tools that Eric and Neil stand behind and will ensure that your mobile game is operating at its finest!  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Tools To Help With Mobile CRO 00:40 – First tool is Crazy Egg which is a heat-mapping tool that helps you dissect your data in a visual format 01:01 – Second is Google Analytics on mobile which will help you increase your conversion rate 01:23 – Third is an email capture tool like Bounce Exchange, Hello Bar, Sumo and OptinMonster 01:45 – Fourth, survey tools like SurveyMonkey and Typeform 02:03 – Fifth is BuiltWith, which is used to track your competitors’ marketing 02:47 – Sixth is Optimizely that enables you to do A/B testing for mobile 03:06 – Seventh is Google Page Speed—this makes sure your website loads fast 03:29 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:41 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 03:46 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Tracking your data on mobile makes it easier to know where you stand 24/7. Email marketing is still one of the best strategies that you can use today; make sure you have an email capturing tool to help you. Your conversion rate drops when your website is slow—make sure it’s loading at its fastest speed. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/31/20174 minutes, 40 seconds
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What Should You Do to Combat Your Declining Facebook Reach? | Ep. #456

In Episode #456, Eric and Neil discuss what you should do to combat your declining Facebook reach. Tune in to learn the tactics you can employ today to grow your reach and why boosting posts to gain more traffic may not work to your advantage.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What Should You Do to Combat Your Declining Facebook Reach? 00:40 – Facebook keeps on screwing everyone over 00:50 – The algorithms are changing and this will push people to boost their ads 01:20 – Boosting posts for traffic does NOT work 01:38 – Boosting pages for engagement can work, but it’s expensive 02:00 – Facebook Watch is going after YouTube 02:18 – Eric and Neil are thinking of using live stream on Facebook and YouTube 02:38 – Diversify—use other platforms to boost your Facebook reach 02:59 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:06 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 03:10 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Facebook’s algorithm is constantly changing which can disrupt people’s marketing campaigns. Boosting posts is expensive and will not work if your video is not viral. Leverage other platforms to increase your Facebook reach. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/30/20174 minutes, 7 seconds
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How AI Will Connect Offline Marketing with Online Marketing | Ep. #455

In Episode #455, Eric and Neil discuss how AI will connect offline marketing with online marketing. Tune in to learn the benefits of AI and the impact it has on the world of marketing today and in the near future.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How AI Will Connect Offline Marketing with Online Marketing 00:37 – The world is changing; offline and online marketing are being combined 01:31 – Amazon has Alexa, Google has Google Home and Apple is coming up with their own because these companies are after the data they can gather 02:06 – AI is becoming your personal assistant as it allows you focus on more important things 02:22 – There will be drastic change in technology in the coming years 03:02 – Amazon just bought Whole Foods as they know most of their prime users are buying from them 03:50 – Marketing is becoming more automated as technology evolves as well 04:17 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 04:30 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 04:33 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Change is the only constant—this is especially true for technology. In the near future, marketing will also become more automated because of the use of AI. AI can make our lives easier, but it also gathers every piece of data we feed it. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/29/20175 minutes, 29 seconds
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How to Improve Your Ranking Position on Google Maps | Ep. #454

In Episode #454, Eric and Neil discuss how to improve your ranking position on Google Maps. Tune in to learn why citation is important for your local SEO and why your name and address need to match what is used on Google Maps. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Improve Your Ranking Position on Google Maps 00:34 – First, verify your Google My Business information 00:46 – Use the same name and address for your website that is shown on Google Maps 01:18 – Acquire Google reviews for your business by asking your customers to leave a review 01:41 – Integrate the Google Maps location onto your website 01:48 – Use citation tools like Moz Local, Yext and BrightLocal for local SEO 02:07 – Make sure you have great images for your locations 02:17 – Links to your site help a lot 02:56 – Run ads on Google Maps 03:03 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:14 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 03:18 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Google Maps can drive more traffic to your website. Have the same name and address on your website that is used on Google Maps so Google can read it properly. Ensure that you have reviews on Google as people rely on these reviews. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/28/20174 minutes, 12 seconds
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How to Drive More Sales Using Google Shopping | Ep. #453

In Episode #453, Eric and Neil discuss how to drive more sales using Google Shopping. Tune in to learn how you can successfully use Google Shopping, why it’s an excellent platform to show off your products, and why free shipping is guaranteed to boost your conversions. Time Stamped Show Notes:Podcast_Episode_453 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Drive More Sales Using Google Shopping 00:33 – Google Shopping populates search results with product images when you’re searching for a product 01:00 – You need to have the right product feed that’s hooked in to start showing your product 01:08 – Have unique SKUs and more reviews 01:34 – You need technical help to start Google Shopping 01:52 – Make sure you’re bidding competitively 02:10 – Have the right user experience to convert sales 02:24 – Make sure your site is optimized for mobile 02:36 – Offer free shipping as it boost conversions more than anything else 02:57 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:06 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 03:10 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Google Shopping is a great platform that will show your products. Work at acquiring more reviews as this helps people trust your product and feel good about buying it. Offering free shipping is an excellent way to draw your potential customers. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/27/20174 minutes, 5 seconds
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What Is the Optimal Way to Create a Sitemap? | Ep. #452

In Episode #452, Eric and Neil discuss the optimal way to create a sitemap. Tune in to learn why creating a sitemap manually is NOT beneficial for you—especially with all the online tools you can leverage today.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What Is the Optimal Way to Create a Sitemap? 00:35 – Eric searches sitemap tools and uses sitemap plugins for WordPress 00:52 – You don’t want to create your sitemap manually 01:05 – Your site continuously updates and a sitemap tool can do the updates for you automatically 01:40 – Sitemaps are important because it is crawled by search engines 02:01 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 02:10 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 02:16 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Leverage the sitemap tools and plugins that are available for you online. Don’t create your sitemap manually as it needs to be automatically updated. A sitemap is SEO 101—put it on your checklist of things-to-do when creating your website. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/26/20173 minutes, 9 seconds
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Should You Hire Senior Marketers or Junior Marketers? | Ep. #451

In Episode #451, Eric and Neil discuss whether you should hire senior marketers or junior marketers. Tune in to learn the benefits of each and also why Eric leans on the side of hiring junior marketers. Experienced marketer or not, Eric and Neil discuss why hiring someone who aligns with your core values is non-negotiable. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Should You Hire Senior Marketers or Junior Marketers? 00:36 – Bottom line: it depends on the current status of your company 01:00 – If you’re starting out, a junior marketer is much more reasonable to have; you can groom them the way you need and want to 01:40 – Neil hires junior marketers because they’re young, they’re willing to learn and they’re more aggressive 02:04 – Some senior marketers tend to be lazy in execution 02:23 – Get people that tie-in with your core values 02:27 – Eric looks for people who are growth-oriented and hungry for achievement 03:01 – There are people who can stay with your company for a long time 03:40 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:53 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 03:58 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: If your company is just starting, it’s much more practical to hire junior marketers. Make sure you hire marketers who share your core values. Marketers should be hungry for achievement, growth-oriented, and able to execute well. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/20174 minutes, 52 seconds
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How to Use Surveying to Boost Your Conversions | Ep. #450

In Episode #450, Eric and Neil discuss how to use surveying to boost your conversions. Tune in to learn how Neil uses surveys to boost his conversions and discover the RIGHT type of questions people will want to answer. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Use Surveying to Boost Your Conversions 00:40 – As long as your surveys are creative, it can be used to boost conversions 00:50 – Neil shares how he helped Eric with his surveys for Single Grain 01:07 – Surveying can generate more leads 01:17 – From your blog page, you can implement surveys to retrieve any kind of feedback 01:25 – Surveys can also be used for your pricing page 01:50 – Google has their own survey tools 01:55 – Qualaroo, Hotjar and Survey Monkey are some tools used for surveying 02:15 – You should be actively surveying 02:20 – Kissmetrics has s blog post that outlines the right questions to ask 02:37 – Keep your surveys short and with high impact questions that are right for your business 03:05 – Time your surveys 04:19 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 04:30 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 04:33 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: The more creative you are with your surveys, the more leads will answer them. Utilize surveys for all sorts of purposes and feedback. Keep survey questions short, on-point, and relevant to your business and the type of data you want to gather. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/24/20175 minutes, 28 seconds
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How to Use Emojis in Your Marketing | Ep. #449

In Episode #449, Eric and Neil discuss how to use emojis in your marketing. Tune in to learn why you should integrate emojis into your campaigns. You’ll learn how Eric and Neil utilize them and why emojis can even humanize a bot’s response to offer a more personalized experience. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Use Emojis in Your Marketing 00:35 – Eric has subscribed to CB Insights which involves the venture capital and private equity world 00:58 – Their email caught Eric’s attention because of the use of an emoji 01:15 – Emojis create an emotional connection 01:28 – Drip allows you to add an emoji—something Eric uses 01:48 – Even if it’s a bot, using an emoji makes the message feel more personal 01:59 – You can also integrate emojis into your blog post 02:38 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 02:46 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 02:55 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Emojis can easily grab the reader’s attention. Adding an emoji to your messages and campaigns makes it more personal. Add emojis to your personal blog posts, too, as a way to connect with your audience. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/23/20173 minutes, 50 seconds
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7 Types of Marketing that Are Long-term Plays | Ep. #448

In Episode #448, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 types of marketing that are long-term plays. Tune in to learn why your content marketing, link building, and podcasting efforts are worth it—even if your results take more than a year to show.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Types of Marketing that Are Long-term Plays 00:33 – First is content marketing which usually takes 18 months or longer to become established and effective 00:55 – Second is podcasting which takes over a year 01:14 – Third is link building which shows its effectivity in at least 6-12 months 01:57 – Fourth is campaigns related to your branding or is press-related 02:20 – Fifth, your videos which is considered content marketing 02:30 – The first zero to 10K views are the hardest to get 02:50 – Some people are uploading multiple videos every day 03:04 – Sixth is influencer marketing 03:35 – Seventh is email, which has one of the highest ROIs that you could have, but it takes a long time 04:00 – Be patient; marketing doesn’t just work at the snap of a finger 04:15 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 04:23 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 04:28 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Focus on your content marketing—this is a play for long-term success. There is no overnight success in marketing. Be patient, most marketing efforts require time before you see a change in your conversions. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/22/20175 minutes, 22 seconds
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Should You Rely on Google Search Console Data? | Ep. #447

In Episode #447, Eric and Neil discuss whether or not you should rely on Google Search Console data. Tune in to learn the difference between Google Search Console’s data to Google Analytics’ data and why it’s important to cross-reference what you see with other tools. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Should You Rely on Google Search Console Data? 00:38 – Neil does not see Google Analytics' data matching that of Google Search Console's 00:48 – Google Analytics removes bot traffic while Google Search Console picks up more bot traffic 01:05 – Google Search Console doesn’t update their information as often 01:23 – Google Search Console is still helpful 01:50 – Make sure to still cross-reference with other tools 02:30 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 02:33 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 02:43 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Google Search Console’s data won’t always match that of Google Analytics’. Google Search Console is usually a week behind in updating information. Don’t rely on Google Search Console alone, cross-reference with other tools. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/21/20173 minutes, 38 seconds
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Does Adding More Text to a Page Always Result in Increased Long-tail Traffic? | Ep. #446

In Episode #446, Eric and Neil discuss whether adding more text to a page will always result in increased long-tail traffic. Tune in to learn how to effectively add more text to your content and why you should NOT do it if you’re at rank zero. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Does Adding More Text to a Page Always Result in Increased Long-tail Traffic? 00:40 – In most cases, adding more text to a page increases long-tail traffic 00:47 – A great example is Abraham Lincoln’s Wikipedia page that continuously grows 01:26 – Neil has done tests around adding more text and he saw that the long-tail traffic does, in fact, increase 01:33 – The words or phrases should correspond to the content 01:51 – If you’re ranking zero and update with more text, you could lose your ranking 02:21 – Go to the Google Search Console and check all the words and phrases for which you have impressions and/or low click-through rates and expand on those topics 02:41 – After doing a rewrite and republishing, submit your page to the Google Search Console 02:55 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg, which is a visual analytics tool 03:26 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 03:08 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Adding text that is irrelevant will negatively affect your traffic. If you’re already ranking zero and you add more text to your existing page, you might lose this ranking. Expand upon the words or phrases you barely mention to improve your SEO. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/20/20174 minutes, 4 seconds
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How to Make Google Analytics More Actionable | Ep. #445

In Episode #445, Eric and Neil discuss how to make Google Analytics more actionable. Tune in to learn how you can use Google Analytics to your advantage and which metrics you can track or test by using its many features. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Make Google Analytics More Actionable 00:33 – Check your conversion rates; you can continually improve your rates 00:52 – Look at your traffic tests from a week-to-week perspective 01:07 – See what causes the drops in traffic; check for what you did or didn’t do 01:15 – Make sure to annotate the big changes you’re making on Google Analytics so you can track over time 01:34 – You can set up custom reports in Google Analytics 01:40 – Google Analytics has a studio from where you can draw templates to use for customer importing 01:48 – Avinash Kaushik is a Google evangelist who shares his reports 02:07 – Google has experiments that allow you to run A/B tests 02:24 – If you’re running a campaign, you can check how your campaign is doing from the UDM parameters 02:43 – Cross-reference your Google Analytics conversion with your backend conversion 03:03 – Hook-in your Google Analytics to your search console and Google AdWords 03:32 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg, which is a visual analytics tool 03:41 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 03:45 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Look at your conversion rates because your rate is what you can continuously improve upon. Set-up custom reports with Google Analytics that cater to just what you need. Don’t forget to hook your Google Analytics to your Google AdWords and search console. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/19/20174 minutes, 39 seconds
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How to Make a Professional Podcast | Ep. #444

In Episode #444, Eric and Neil discuss how to make a professional podcast. Tune in to learn what Eric and Neil use to create their own podcast. They’ll break down their processes and tell you how they can remain hands-off, yet still maintain the highest quality of podcasts. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Make a Professional Podcast 00:37 – Eric and Neil record their podcast at The Network Studio in LA, which is a professional studio 00:52 – The best podcasts around have the best audio quality 01:07 – If you can have professional audio quality, you set yourself above what others are doing 01:13 – Make sure to edit your fillers to make it sound more professional 01:39 – Eric and Neil hires writers to create show notes based on the podcast which are pushed to WordPress and iTunes 01:55 – Good hosting is important for podcasting and Eric and Neil use Libsyn which will publish to different channels automatically 02:20 – Use a player for your website that won’t require you to go to iTunes 02:23 – Smart Podcast Player by Smart Passive Income is a good tool 02:40 – For starters, you can use Skype for interviews and record it with ECamm Recorder 02:52 – Upload your recorded files to Dropbox and you have your people work on them from there 03:11 – You have to hire a great team that will enable you to be hands-off 03:37 – Eric and Neil might try Zencastr which is a web app that can record conversation 04:02 – Make sure you have a good mic 04:30 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 04:43 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 04:48 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Prioritize the quality of your audio, it will drive listeners to your podcast. Hire a great team who will work on the post-production of your podcast. Not everyone has access to iTunes so have a player on your website that will work on all devices. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/18/20175 minutes, 41 seconds
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How to Use Google Trends to Improve Your SEO | Ep. #443

In Episode #443, Eric and Neil discuss how to use Google Trends to improve your SEO. Tune in to learn how Google Trends can give you an edge with your content. From seeing what’s currently trending online to discovering what pops up when you search your keywords, Google Trends gives you a picture of how you can improve your game. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Use Google Trends to Improve Your SEO 00:35 – Search for keywords that you are ranking for and Google Trends will give you additional ideas 00:58 – Google Trends will tell you what’s currently hot and integrate that content onto your website 01:25 – Eric is currently interested with cryptocurrency and he knows which keywords he needs to include in his writing 02:00 – Search for your brand on Google Trends to give you a better idea about whether or not you need to work on your branding 02:20 – Google Trends is free and easy to use 02:35 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 02:44 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 02:48 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Search your keywords to get additional ideas for your content. Find the trending topics and try to integrate them into your posts. Find out how your brand is performing by utilizing Google Trends. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/17/20173 minutes, 42 seconds
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How to Create a Landing Page | Ep. #442

In Episode #442, Eric and Neil discuss how to create a landing page. Tune in to learn the tools that you can use to create a stunning landing page, and, if you need it, where you can find inspiration to make your landing page stand out! Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Create a Landing Page 00:35 – Leadpages has a drag-and-drop builder, built-in themes and WordPress plugin that makes it easier for you to create your landing page 01:00 – Unbounce is affordable and they have other tools offered for free 01:20 – Creating a landing page doesn’t mean that it will work, you HAVE to test it! 01:40 – You can get landing page inspiration from Land-book, Dribbble and Behance 02:11 – You can also hire someone to create the landing page for you 02:35 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 02:43 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 02:48 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: With the online resources we have today, it is now easier than ever to create your own landing page. Consistently test your landing page to see if it’s converting or not. If you have the budget, you can also hire people to create a landing page for you. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/16/20173 minutes, 42 seconds
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How to Avoid Over-Servicing Clients | Ep. #441

In Episode #441, Eric and Neil discuss how to avoid over-servicing clients. Tune in to learn what the Zero Dollar Charge Order is, the value of doing exactly what’s stated in your contract, and how to prevent being taken advantage of by your clients.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Avoid Over-Servicing Clients 00:47 – Eric uses Hubstaff, which is a time tracking tool 01:00 – It’s important to internally track time in a company 01:15 – You don’t have to charge per hour, but audit your time wisely 01:38 – Follow what’s in the contract 01:44 – Learn how to say “no” if it’s not in the contract 02:07 – Eric hired The Smart Agency Podcast’s Jason Swenk 02:20 – He created the tactic called “Zero Dollar Charge Order” 02:27 – You send an invoice for zero dollars that states the services you gave for free 03:35 – If you have to charge for it, charge for it 03:59 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 04:07 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 04:11 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Track your time internally as a way of accountability. Stick to the contract—learn to say “no” to additional work that’s being offered by your client. Don’t be afraid to charge if you need or have to. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/15/20175 minutes, 6 seconds
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7 Ways to Keep Potential Clients Engaged During Business Pitches | Ep. #440

In Episode #440, Eric and Neil discuss seven ways to keep potential clients engaged during business pitches. Tune in to learn the value of being honest, using story, and ensuring that your clients are the ones doing most of the talking to increase their level of engagement. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Ways to Keep Potential Clients Engaged During Business Pitches 00:34 – First, make sure that you go above and beyond in preparing for the meeting 01:00 – Make the client feel good about the whole experience 01:11 – Second, utilize storytelling in a way that gets people engaged and hooked 01:29 – Instead of talking about yourself, talk about the client and asks the right questions 01:43 – Fourth, be honest 02:12 – Fifth, show your clients what you can do for them via a conversation 02:44 – Eric uses UberConference; your client should be talking 70% of the time 03:01 – Pay attention to the other person and respond/act according to their reactions 03:24 – Seventh, have something visual; Eric uses Zoom for his presentations 04:10 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 04:23 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 04:28 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Prepare for the meeting—make sure your potential clients have an unforgettable experience. Make your client talk—asks the right questions and respond to their reactions. Create visuals to enhance the experience. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/14/20175 minutes, 23 seconds
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What Are the Major Differences Between PPC Ads on Mobile and Desktop? | Ep. #439

In Episode #439, Eric and Neil discuss the major differences between PPC ads on mobile and desktop. Tune in to learn what you need to consider when creating a well-executed ad and the value of testing the experience on every single device.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What Are the Major Differences Between PPC Ads on Mobile and Desktop? 00:37 – You get less text in mobile because of its limitations 00:50 – Mobile costs are cheaper 01:15 – You’ll see less snippets or other information with mobile ads 01:35 – When you’re doing mobile-based ads, you need to fine-tune your landing page depending on the device 02:07 – “You have to tailor for experience” 02:18 – Have a responsive design and test how it looks on different devices 02:40 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 02:52 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 02:28 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: When creating ads, consider the devices that your customers use often. Test the ads on EVERY device to fine-tune the experience. Keep in mind the limitations in place with mobile ads, especially when it comes to your text. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/13/20173 minutes, 51 seconds
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How to Improve Brand Loyalty | Ep. #438

In Episode #438, Eric and Neil discuss how to improve brand quality. Tune in to learn how you can effectively boost the quality of your brand, make people talk about you, and what you need to be doing to increase customer loyalty.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Improve Brand Loyalty 00:38 – Amazon Prime’s two-day shipping policy initially scared their investors, but it became successful in the end 01:11 – “Go above and beyond to help customers” 01:28 – When people post on social media and tag your business, make sure to reply 01:40 – When people know that you’re responsive, they tend to be more loyal to you 01:53 – Eric helps their clients get additional exposure which is already above and beyond their services—this creates loyalty 02:05 – Eric connects and builds relationships with people 02:32 – “Just care about people” 02:42 – Think of the big brands who go above and beyond to help you 03:05 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:15 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 03:21 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: In the end, just care for people and help out as much as you can. Respond to your followers, clients, customers—the more responsive, the more they tend to be loyal to you. Learn from the big brands and what they do to cater to their customers. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/12/20174 minutes, 15 seconds
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How to Create an Irresistible Product or Service Guarantee | Ep. #437

In Episode #437, Eric and Neil discuss how to create an irresistible product or service guarantee. Tune in to learn what some of the big brands are doing to provide top-notch service guarantees and how you can effectively implement your own.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Create an Irresistible Product or Service Guarantee 00:38 – The baseline is to have a 30-day money back guarantee 00:55 – One of the craziest ideas Neil has heard of is having double money back guarantee 01:22 – With Nordstrom and Zappos, you can return an item as long as you have a receipt 02:27 – Amazon is committed to giving the best customer service 02:37 – Eric bought a TV from them that wasn’t in the best condition when it arrived; Amazon sent a new one without asking for the first TV back 03:06 – Your guarantee should reflect the quality of your product or service 03:45 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial of Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:55 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 04:00 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: A 30-day money back guarantee is the baseline for all guarantees. If you have an awesome guarantee, it should reflect the quality of product/service that you have. Some tend to abuse guarantees, so you must trust in your product or service quality. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/20174 minutes, 55 seconds
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Is TV Advertising Really Worth It? | Ep. #436

In Episode #436, Eric and Neil discuss if TV advertising is really worth it. Tune in to learn whether or not TV ads is worth your investment OR if it’s more advantageous for you to utilize digital ads. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Is TV Advertising Really Worth It? 00:37 – Neil was in Canada with a friend who was working with TV ads 00:57 – Neil’s friend told him that the ROI increases from 20-50% every time they run a TV ad 01:30 – Eric shares about the Trivago ad all over the TV 02:12 – The effectiveness of your ad will still depend on your target demographic 02:25 – Do your market research and planning before implementing a TV ad 02:52 – If you have the money, you can consider a TV ad 03:07 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:22 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 03:25 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: TV advertising still works and IS worth it—if it fits your budget, of course. Understand your demographics before getting deep into a specific ad platform. For startups, YouTube and LinkedIn ads are some of the alternatives to TV ads. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/10/20174 minutes, 21 seconds
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How to Own Negative Social Media Comments | Ep. #435

In Episode #435, Eric and Neil discuss how to own negative social media comments. Tune in to know just how Eric and Neil handle the criticism and why it helped them improve and grow as professionals in the long run! Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Own Negative Social Media Comments 00:36 – Neil learned to just ignore negative comments 00:55 – Eric ends up helping out the negative commenter 02:04 – Some feedback is good feedback that can help you improve 02:27 – “When people give you negative feedback, embrace them” 03:00 – In the long run, it may influence how you change 03:05 – Feedback helps you grow 03:20 – Eric shares about a YouTuber who responds to feedback 03;49 – Don’t take the feedback personally 04:28 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 04:42 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 04:48 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Negative comments will get to you at first, but you’ll learn to ignore them. Take any feedback as constructive criticism that can help you reflect and improve your craft. Don’t take negative comments personally, always see the positive in them. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/9/20175 minutes, 41 seconds
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How Important Are Headings for SEO? | Ep. #434

In Episode #434, Eric and Neil discuss how important headings are for SEO. Tune in to learn why you should still take your sweet time on your headings and how it helps boost your website’s ranking.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How Important Are Headings for SEO? 00:35 – Headings are still important because the H1 tag still has more authority for search engines 01:12 – If your H1 tag is larger, search engine will read it as more important than the other text in your website 01:25 – Ranking zero is having a snippet above the actual organic ranking 01:39 – Have some sentences after your H1 tag 01:56 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 02:08 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 02:15 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Search engines still read your H1 tag as the most important text in your content. Be sure that your heading is high quality and well thought-out. Snippets below your H1 tag will boost your ranking as it’s still read by search engines. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/8/20173 minutes, 10 seconds
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How to Quickly Find the Most Popular Blogs in a Niche | Ep. #433

In Episode #433, Eric and Neil discuss how to quickly find the most popular blogs in a niche and list the top websites that will help you find them. Tune in to find out the most reliable and useful tool to date. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Quickly Find the Most Popular Blogs in a Niche 00:35 – Buzzsumo shows the most shared content and links to content 00:55 – SimilarWeb shows you which posts are similar to yours and the ones that get the most traffic 01:03 – Ahrefs is great for looking at content as well and they will find things you can’t find with Buzzsumo 01:35 – Google search is still one of the most useful ways to find popular blogs 01:57 – Search through different communities like Reddit 02:37 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 02:52 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 02:57 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Blogs that are constantly shared are the ones that are the most popular and credible in their respective niche. Good ol’ Google search still does the job for finding the most popular blogs. More people are engaged in different communities and/or forums, so they usually share what they follow. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/7/20173 minutes, 50 seconds
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How to Secure Your Website | Ep. #432

In Episode #432, Eric and Neil discuss how to secure your website. Tune in to learn why a two-factor authentication for your website is better and the importance of backing up your website for security reasons. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Secure Your Website 00:33 – HTTPS is a certificate that can secure your website and there are multiple versions of it 00:55 – Get an SSL certificate 01:08 – One of Eric’s friends switched from HTTP to HTTPS and their traffic dropped 01:48 – Have a two-factor authentication for your website 02:05 – LastPass helps, too 02:21 – Make sure you are constantly checking your website 02:41 – For blogs, use VaultPress 02:55 – For hosting, make sure you’re using a great host 03:15 – Backup your sites 03:39 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:46 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 03:50 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: An SSL certificate and HTTPS can make your site more secure. Be careful with your login credentials—use difficult passwords. Always backup your sites. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/6/20174 minutes, 45 seconds
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7 WordPress Plugins You Ought to Use | Ep. #431

In Episode #431, Eric and Neil discuss 7 WordPress plugins you ought to use. Tune in and take note of the plugins that you need for your WordPress site—especially if it is the face of your business. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 WordPress Plugins You Ought to Use 00:35 – First tool is the Yoast SEO plugin 00:41 – It will give you the foundational tool 00:52 – Second tool is VaultPress so that you can backup your blog, especially if it’s your business 01:10 – Have a tool for content upgrades like Thrive Leads and OptinMonster 01:33 – Breadcrumbs NavXT can be added to your WordPress theme 01:45 – Fifth is to have a plugin checklist like WP Blog Checklist 02:13 – Sixth: check out Comments Not Replied To so you won’t miss out on any comments 02:27 – Seventh is a cache plugin to manage your blog speed 03:05 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:13 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 03:17 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: A SEO plugin will be the foundation of your WordPress website. Content upgrades helps your site attain more and more leads. Maximize different plugins that are available for WordPress, they are made for a reason! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/5/20174 minutes, 11 seconds
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How to Generate More YouTube Search Traffic | Ep. #430

In episode #430, Eric and Neil discuss how to generate more YouTube search traffic. Tune in to learn how you can revamp your videos to attract more traffic and why your watch time is important. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Generate More YouTube Search Traffic 00:35 – Use TubeBuddy and VidIQ—TubeBuddy will give you ideas on what tags you should use for your YouTube videos 01:11 – Upload your transcript or the captions for your videos to boost your ranking 01:32 – Think about how you can rank for great titles 01:50 – You have to understand your audience 02:00 – Use amazing images for your CTR 02;34 – YouTube wants people to stay longer on their platform so consider your watch time 03:02 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:22 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy 03:26 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Know your TOP keywords for your videos. If you can upload your own transcript, do it—it’ll help your ranking. Play around with watch time and make sure that people are staying around to watch your videos. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/4/20174 minutes, 21 seconds
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7 Tips for Increasing Engagement with Your Blog | Ep. #429

In Episode #429, Eric and Neil discuss 7 tips for increasing engagement with your blog. Tune in to learn how you can boost your viewer’s engagement levels and hook them so they have to keep coming back for more.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Tips for Increasing Engagement with Your Blog 00:35 – First is to write your blog in a conversational tone by using “you” and “I” 00:54 – People become more engaged and they will probably leave comments 01:00 – Add a live chat button to your blog 01:26 – Third is to wrap up your blog post with a conclusion 01:36 – Most readers will read your conclusion first before reading the whole blog 01:44 – Fourth is adding different types of content 02:00 – Some read on their mobile while others on their computer 02:13 – Fifth is to respond to comments in your blog 02:30 – Connect social media channels with Edgar 03:08 – Seventh is to do a content upgrade with Thrive, Hello Bar, OptinMonster 04:00 – There are different content upgrades available at Leadpages 04:15 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 04:26 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your copy 04:28 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Writing in a conversational tone will engage your readers making them more likely to comment. Use social media platforms to increase your blog’s reach. Have a catchy conclusion, most readers read it first anyway. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/3/20175 minutes, 23 seconds
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How to Correctly Use Live Chat on Your Website | Ep. #428

In Episode #428, Eric and Neil discuss how to correctly use live chat on your website. Tune in to learn how you can target the right people using live chat and convert them into sales. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Correctly Use Live Chat on Your Website 00:51 – Live chat isn’t just about talking to your website visitors, it can actually detect potential customers 01:34 – Segment your audience and only show the live chat option—it’s your best bet 01:50 – Intercom is doing well for live chat 02:00 – Eric just switched to Drift which has the ability to set appointments for people 02:47 – The appointment setting becomes a revenue generating tool 02:58 – Drift Enterprise costs $2K a month, but they have the another version 03:38 – Eric’s clients like Drift 03:50 – Just make sure you’re not showing your live chat to the wrong people or you’re wasting money 04:31 – “You can’t hit everyone” 04:35 – Marketing School is giving away a free 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 04:45 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE trial 04:50 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Only target those who will likely convert to sales when it comes to the live chat feature. If you’re talking to the wrong people, you’re just wasting time and money. Live chat can become an income generating tool if used well. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/2/20175 minutes, 44 seconds
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Should You Hire an Agency for Link Building? | Ep. #427

In Episode #427, Eric and Neil discuss if should you hire an agency for link building. Tune in to learn if it’s worth it to hire a great agency to do link building for you OR if you’re better off doing it in-house. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Should You Hire an Agency for Link Building? 00:33 – Neil ran an agency with link building in the past and Eric’s agency is currently handling link building 00:48 – Most people don’t have proper connections and use templates that don’t work 01:01 – “Links are a very dangerous thing” 01:12 – Link building is the same as doing outreach when it comes to sales 01:50 – Pitchbox is an SEO outreach tool; if you’re using it, it’s better to hire an agency 02:20 – If you’re looking for good links, find the right agency 02:24 – Ask for samples first to see if the links are good 02:32 – If you want to do it in-house, hire someone who knows the processes well 02:40 – If you decide to go with an agency, make sure that you’re not charged per link 02:53 – Make sure you’re paying a reasonable price 03:11 – Track reports regarding your link building 03:40 – Marketing School is giving away a 90-day free trial to Crazy Egg, which is a visual analytics tool 03:52 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to learn more about your FREE trial 03:58 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Link building isn’t easy and will hurt your ranking if it’s not done right. Before committing to an agency, ask for samples of links to check if they are providing great links. If you’re going to do link building in-house, choose someone who knows the processes by heart. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/1/20174 minutes, 49 seconds
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How to Spy on Your Competition | Ep. #426

In Episode #426, Eric and Neil discuss how to spy on your competition. Tune in to discover the tools that will help you see what your competitors are up to, how you can compete, and ways you can replicate their strategies. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Spy on Your Competition 00:38 – Ahrefs is a great tool to use 01:22 – SEMrush will show you phrases your competitors are bidding on for pay-per-click 01:40 – It will give you an idea of whether you should also be bidding on those keywords 02:14 – Adbeat goes deeper on ads and spend trends over time 02:41 – BuiltWith will show you everything that your competitors are using 03:07 – SimilarWeb will show you top categories, traffic trends and the breakdown of the traffic of a website 03:45 – SpyFu and iSpionage are great tools 03:50 – iSpionage shows the keyword efficiency index 04:42 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 04:56 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 04:59 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Leverage the tools that will help you become BETTER than your competitors. Track to see if your strategies are working or if you’re just wasting your money. Spying on your competitors is healthy for a business. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/30/20175 minutes, 55 seconds
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How Much Should You Spend on Content Promotion? | Ep. #425

In Episode #425, Eric and Neil discuss how much you should spend on content promotion. Tune in to discover just how little you need to promote your content. And, if you prefer to spend nothing at all, the alternative methods you can employ to get your content out there! Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How Much Should You Spend on Content Promotion? 00:37 – Eric asked Larry Kim of Wordstream, who is well-versed in paid advertising 00:58 – Larry said that every time he publishes content, he’ll try to find unicorns that have high engagement 01:11 – He’s pushing $50 for every published piece of content 01:39 – For Neil, content promotion is 50% of the time spent writing the content and the other 50% of the time is for promotion 01:52 – At least half of the time should always be spent on content promotion 01:57 – You can spend time or spend money on promotion 02:00 – You can boost traffic from different social media sites 02:20 – If you don’t want to spend money, you can promote your content by going through Google for similarly related content 02:35 – Email the people who tweeted your competitor's’ content and ask if they can share yours too 03:17 – If you’re just starting out, it is easier to reach out to people 03:33 – Make sure that your content is good 03:47 – A Dollar a Day Strategy by Dennis Yu of BlitzMetrics can you help you too 04:19 – Check your analytics and insights to create a more targeted audience 04:38 – Content marketing works if you’re promoting it 05:08 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 05:27 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 05:31 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: For every piece of content you publish, you should spend half your time PROMOTING it. Your content marketing won’t work if you’re not promoting it—it simply won’t reach people. Even with just a dollar, you can push your content on Facebook. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/29/20176 minutes, 25 seconds
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What Part of Your Funnel Should You Focus On? | Ep. #424

In Episode #424, Eric and Neil discuss what part of your funnel you should focus on. Tune in to learn the different parts of a funnel, how to find your weakness, and the actions you can take to make sure your funnel is running (and converting) smoothly. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What Part of Your Funnel Should You Focus On? 00:40 – Top of the Funnel (ToFu): the traffic that you’re trying to target; which is usually a much larger audience 00:48 – Middle of the Funnel (MoFu): people who have viewed your website or availed of your services 01:02 – Bottom of the Funnel (BoFu): returning customers or those who are close to purchasing 01:24 – If you don’t have a lot of visitors, focus on the top of the funnel 01:27 – If you have a lot of visitors but don’t have much conversion, work on your analytics to see where the drop off is—it’s either the middle or bottom of the funnel 01:43 – You can check it out using Mixpanel and/or Kissmetrics 01:50 – Focus on optimizing that part by doing A/B testing or surveys 02:12 – Eric shares an experiment of how they bring people through an entire funnel 02:16 – Eric did a case study for SaaS companies 02:45 – When you bring people through the funnel, the journey needs to be consistent 03:05 – The journey is a story as well 03;19 – Digital Marketer and Chris Von Wilpert have some good points on funnels 04:06 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 04:15 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 03:50 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Figure out the part of your funnel where people fall off, then create a strategy to improve your performance. Employ tests or experiments to make sure you’re on the right track. Create a consistent journey for your funnel. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/28/20175 minutes, 19 seconds
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7-Point Website Redesign Checklist | Ep. #423

In Episode #423, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 point, website redesign checklist. Tune in to know what you need to consider before changing or redesigning your website. This way you can make the changes without any risk to your traffic. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7-Point Website Redesign Checklist 00:34 – First is to make sure that your website is designed with a strong SEO foundation 01:01 – For WordPress, build up your SEO first 01:12 – Second is to keep track of your existing URLs in a checklist 01:25 – Third is to NOT forget about your site speed 01:30 – Check GTmetrix to find out your site speed 01:41 – Fourth is to keep mobile in mind because a bigger percentage of website visitors are mobile users 01:50 – Use Google AMP framework 01:59 – Don’t forget about your pixels like the Google Analytics pixels and Facebook pixels 02:20 – Sixth is to figure out the copy for your content before redesigning it 02:35 – Last is to check your website’s resolution in different browsers using Browseo 03:02 – Think about your website responsive design, too 03:15 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a heat-mapping analytics tool 03:25 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 03:35 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: SEO is very important for websites so make sure that your SEO foundation is strong. Since most people are on mobile, make sure your website is optimized for mobile so they get the best viewing experience possible. Design and website response are crucial for the user experience. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/27/20174 minutes, 30 seconds
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How to Market Your Business at a Conference Without Sponsoring It | Ep. #422

In Episode #422, Eric and Neil discuss how to market your business at a conference without sponsoring it. Tune in to learn what you need to do on the day of the conference to market your business tactfully and effectively. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Market Your Business at a Conference Without Sponsoring It 00:41 – It’s better to speak at conferences than be a sponsor at one 00:50 – Talk with people in the conference lounge 01:16 – Networking is also a good strategy to market your brand without spending 01:49 – Networking doesn’t mean passing your business card, it means getting to know people’s story and expressing how you can help them 02:55 – Prior to the conference event day, figure out your target market 03:13 – Eric shares how his friend bombarded the booths in an event they went to in order to market his service 03:55 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 04:00 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 04:10 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Rather than sponsoring a conference, it’s better to speak at one if you can. Network with people by understanding their struggles and stating how you can offer a solution to their problem. Make sure you know your target market first before coming to a conference. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/26/20175 minutes, 6 seconds
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How to Stay Consistent With Your Content Marketing | Ep. #421

In Episode #421, Eric and Neil discuss how to stay consistent with your content marketing. Tune in to learn the importance of following a routine, creating a content calendar and sticking to a 30-day timeframe. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Stay Consistent With Your Content Marketing 00:34 – Have a routine in place that you will follow 00:47 – Eric has his routine on his calendar 01:08 – Create a content calendar 01:24 – This works the best for Neil 01:34 – Neil uses Excel while Eric uses Smartsheet, which is almost the same tool 01:42 – Whatever you use, make sure to stick with it 01:57 – Content repurposing helps with consistency 02:28 – Your calendar works best with a 30-day timeframe; make updates on the content that you will create 02:46 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 02:55 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 03:00 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Create and follow a routine for your content marketing. A content calendar will help you stay focused on the tasks at hand. A 30-day timeframe is the best length of time to work with because of the amount of updates you’ll need to make. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/25/20173 minutes, 56 seconds
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What Makes a Brand Stand Out? | Ep. #420

In Episode #420, Eric and Neil discuss what makes a brand stand out. Tune in to learn how a brand’s interaction with its customers only leads to customer loyalty and followers who will champion for your brand! Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What Makes a Brand Stand Out? 00:40 – The popular brands are everywhere 00:52 – Their logos are subtle and reflects their vision and mission 00:58 – There’s always a story behind every brand 01:26 – “A brand tells a really good story” 01:33 – Emotion is another factor for a brand 02:12 – Brand’s way of interacting with their customers 02:25 – Some by events and some by social media 02:33 – Interaction is often taken for granted, but it is important 02:48 – Amazon is known for their great customer service 03:55 – There are brands that will also send out surveys for their services 04:19 – When a brand cares, it makes an immense difference 04:30 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 04:42 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 04:50 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Take care of your customers—this is Branding 101. The way a brand interacts with their customers reflects, via social media or through events, tells the brand’s personality and story. A brand stands out when it can connect with its customers. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/24/20175 minutes, 45 seconds
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Lessons Learned From Writing A Bestselling Book | Ep. #419

In Episode #419, Eric and Neil discuss the lessons Neil learned from writing a New York Times best-selling book. Tune in to learn Neil’s rather large disappoint AFTER writing his book and why being on the bestseller list doesn’t actually guarantee you more sales leads. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Lessons Learned From Writing A Bestselling Book 00:35 – Neil’s book, Hustle, hit the New York Times’ best-seller list 00:56 – Neil learned from writing his book that it was a waste of time and money—he assumed it would grow his brand but it didn’t 01:03 – “I think I did it wrong” 01:08 – Neil had amazing co-authors, but he also learned that he should’ve written the book by himself 01:15 – Hustle is for the general public, so it didn’t reached Neil’s target market 01:24 – Neil’s was on the bestseller list for three consecutive weeks but it didn’t get him any sales 01:45 – The topic was the biggest mistake for Neil, because it didn’t relate to what he does 02:30 – The hardest part of writing a book is dealing with publishers 02:40 – Writing a book is a lengthy process 03:04 – Neil had a launch team 03:14 – The difference between corporate sales and a launch team 03:25 – ResultSource will distribute the book in major book stores 03:37 – Eric is now switching from writing to marketing 04:20 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 04:33 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 04:44 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: When writing a book, make sure that it reaches your target audience. If you can write your book by yourself, do it. Being on the New York Times’ bestseller list won’t guarantee a positive ROI for your brand. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/23/20175 minutes, 40 seconds
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Why You Shouldn't Copy Someone Else's Marketing | Ep. #418

In Episode #418, Eric and Neil discuss why you shouldn’t copy someone else’s marketing. Tune in to discover if replicating other’s marketing techniques actually works for you OR if you’re better off creating your own marketing strategy. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Why You Shouldn't Copy Someone Else's Marketing 00:58 – When given a template, figure out how you can change it and make it your own 01:06 – Some marketing tactics that work for others does not mean it will work for you 01:27 – Eric has tried different techniques and not all of them have worked 01:45 – Learn from others, but don’t copy them 02:22 – Figure out what will work for you and your audience 02:30 – Neil was advised that if you’re doing something that moves away from your personality, the tactic won’t convert 02:50 – There’s NO best tactic for everyone, it will depend on your business and audience 03:34 – Learn everything that you can, but eventually you’ll have to create your own style 03:44 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:58 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 04:05 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: While known marketers share their techniques for marketing, you do NOT and should not copy it cover to cover. Learn different marketing tactics, then tailor a strategy for your audience. There’s no best tactic for everyone—what works for one doesn’t mean it will work for the other. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/22/20175 minutes
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How to Identify Evergreen Content Opportunities | Ep. #417

In Episode #417, Eric and Neil discuss how to identify evergreen content opportunities. Tune in to learn how you can gain new ideas regarding the evergreen content you should be writing about and why it will help you maintain (or GAIN) traffic for years to come. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Identify Evergreen Content Opportunities 00:40 – The easiest way to identify evergreen content is by looking at your competitors 00:44 – Use Ahrefs to know where your competitors’ search traffic is coming from 01:12 – You don’t want to publish news-oriented content 01:30 – Content in digital and online marketing is considered evergreen content 01:35 – HubSpot has a lot of evergreen content 01:45 – Evergreen is something that can stand the test of time 02:09 – BuzzSumo can help you see evergreen content 02:24 – Writing about evergreen topics is what gains traffic 02:33 – If your Google Analytics and Google Search Console are hitched together, go to the Search Console to see which keywords are ranking 02:51 – Then, you can figure out which content to write around those keywords 03:13 – If you’re writing evergreen content, update it once a year so it will consistently gain traffic 03:43 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:55 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 04:00 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Leverage tools to find out the kind of evergreen content that is gaining traffic for your competitors and create a content related to those topics. Evergreen content will stand the test of time as it remains to be relevant. Make use of the keywords that are ranking for your content. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/21/20174 minutes, 55 seconds
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How to Generate Leads With Free Tools | Ep. #416

In Episode #416, Eric and Neil discuss how to generate leads with free tools. Tune in to learn which tools you can create in order to generate more leads, and Neil shares his highly effective marketing tool that reels in an incredible amount of traffic for him per month.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Generate Leads With Free Tools 00:37 – If you want to get SEO leads, create an SEO grader or analyzer and when people have a bad score, ask them if they want to get better 00:56 – HubSpot did a campaign similar to this 01:15 – You can use Outgrow which will allow you to make different calculations to generate leads 01:42 – Check out “How much does it cost to make an app?” by Crew—which is a short quiz you can take 02:00 – You don’t need to create complicated tools 02:06 – Neil’s SEO analyzer continues to generate 70K in traffic/month 02:18 – It cost $20-30K maximum, but there are cheaper options 02:41 – Use it as a marketing expense 03:05 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:5 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 04:00 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Your tools don’t have to be complicated, a simple calculation and catchy question will do. Create a tool that is relevant to your product and service. The tool will last and continuously drive you traffic, so it is worth your investment. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/20/20174 minutes, 55 seconds
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7 AdWords Tricks & Tips That'll Boost Your ROI | Ep. #415

In Episode #415, Eric and Neil discuss 7 AdWords tricks and tips that’ll boost your ROI. Tune in to learn why you need to pay attention to your keywords and geo-target your offers. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 AdWords Tricks & Tips That'll Boost Your ROI 00:34 – Tip #1 is to add site links which will give you more opportunity to show up on search results 01:06 – #2: Leverage dayparting 01:13 – It is very useful and cost efficient, especially in B2B 01:49 – #3: Single keyword ad groups 01:51 – It will allow you to focus on one keyword and keep your ads tailored 02:16 – #4: Geo-targeting 02:28 – You can give people specific offers based on their location 03:25 – #5: Make sure you are hooking your AdWords in Google Analytics to have a specific retargeting list 04:01 – #6: Integrate the keywords that the users search for into your landing page 04:23 – Optimize landing pages for conversion 04:32 – Last is to use CPA bidding which works well and let Google do its work 05:11 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 05:49 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 06:02 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Site links will consistently add traffic to your site and can increase your search ranking. If you know where your audience is, you can send more curated offers which can increase your conversion rate significantly. Consistently optimize your landing page with the RIGHT keywords. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/19/20176 minutes, 58 seconds
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How to Generate Audience Insights Using Facebook | Ep. #414

In Episode #414, Eric and Neil discuss how to generate audience insights using Facebook. Tune in to learn why Facebook’s data is more accurate than Google Insights and how important Facebook Pixel can be for your website.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Generate Audience Insights Using Facebook 00:35 – Audience insights will show you who’s visiting your website 00:38 – Google Analytics isn’t as accurate as Facebook 01:00 – You can plug in a Facebook Pixel on your website for free 01:20 – There are tons of tutorials available on the web for how to start with Facebook Pixel 01:32 – Load up your audience 01:43 – It’s better if you have a business manager account 02:08 – With a custom audience, you can see people’s behaviour 02:34 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:46 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 04:00 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Facebook’s data is accurate because of the number of the databases they have. Facebook Pixel can be plugged in to your website for free and it’ll show you your customers’ behavior. You can also customize your audience depending on your target market. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/18/20174 minutes, 55 seconds
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How to Get Good Photos and Audio Files for Your Content | Ep. #413

In Episode #413, Eric and Neil discuss how to get good photos and audio files for your content. Tune in to discover where you can get royalty-free photos and audio files and why it’s advantageous for you to add media to your content today! Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Get Good Photos and Audio Files for Your Content 00:40 – People want to see videos or other media formats aside from the usual text 00:52 – People can easily digest information from audio and video 00:59 – An audio file doesn’t necessarily mean that it has to have context, it can be a background sound that catches your audience’s attention 01:18 – You want to have visual images with your content to keep readers engaged 01:30 – There are new artists on YouTube who want their music out so maybe you can use them royalty-free and just add credits 01:47 – You can also find other audio files from AudioJungle 01:52 – For photos, you can check Twenty20 and Canva 02:28 – Neil pays for his photos from Fotolia 02:44 – Use the half size download which still has a high resolution 03:16 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:55 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 04:08 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Adding any media to your content will make it more engaging for the viewer. There are sources that you can use that are royalty-free—just don’t forget to give credit. Utilize media—just make sure whatever you use relates to your content. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/17/20175 minutes, 4 seconds
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How to Build Retargeting Lists With Outbound Prospecting | Ep. #412

In Episode #412, Eric and Neil discuss how to build retargeting lists with outbound prospecting. Tune in to learn how you can retarget without breaking any terms or service agreements and why the rule of 7 is still effective in marketing today. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Build Retargeting Lists With Outbound Prospecting 00:36 – First, make sure you’re following the terms and services of Google and Facebook or other retargeting services 01:25 – Know your ideal customer 01:38 – Outbound prospecting is more for B2B 01:50 – You can reach the head of businesses directly through Outreach and Zen Prospect; use these tools to gather emails and reach businesses at scale 02:38 – Plug the outbound emails into a retargeting list on LinkedIn, Google and Facebook 03:14 – If you’re a sales person, make sure you add value and share insights to your customers 03:47 – Then you can retarget people by asking them to opt-in for more marketing insights 04:07 – When you remarket people, they see you more often 04:11 – The rule of 7 in marketing 04:21 – Neil creates specific remarketing ads for the individual companies 04:51 – Account-based marketing works 05:14 – Neil never had issues with remarketing 05:54 – Instead of trying to be interesting, be interested in the people you connect with 06:21 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 07:01 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 07:10 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Figure out who your ideal customers are so you know who you should specifically target. As a sales person, make sure you add value and marketing insights to your customers. The more often a customer sees you, the more likely they will buy. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/16/20178 minutes, 10 seconds
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What Neil and Eric Do for Content Promotion | Ep. #411

In Episode #411, Eric and Neil discuss what they do for content promotion. Tune in to learn why your competitors in the same space are actually your allies. You’ll also find out the tools that Eric and Neil have leveraged to promote their content. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What Neil and Eric Do for Content Promotion 00:35 – Neil isn’t currently doing any content promotion but he used to 00:47 – Neil suggests finding other bloggers in your space to ask them to promote your blog 01:00 – You can pay them and have them send traffic to a landing page that has an ebook, download or giveaway 01:14 – Add social sharing icons to your blog post page 01:21 – Neil also emails the people who shares his competitor’s article 01:25 – Go to BuzzSumo to find who shared your competitor’s post 02:17 – Eric uses Wavve to share audio clips on social media 02:54 – Eric and Neil promotes their content on LinkedIn by writing 2-3 sentences and adding a link to the actual post 03:20 – If you link out to someone on your blog post, email them telling them that you love what they’re doing, that you linked out to them and to check out your blog post 03:43 – The response for this is high 04:18 – You can repost your blog post on Medium where you can increase your reach 04:58 – Eric also targets emails that are cheaper 05:04 – Facebook is a good way to build your audience 05:22 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 06:04 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 06:20 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Not everyone in your field are your competitors, find a way to mutually benefit from one another, linking out to each other’s blogs. LinkedIn drives a lot of traffic, so take advantage of it—promote your content with a link to your page. Facebook is always a good place to promote your content and build your audience. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/15/20177 minutes, 15 seconds
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What Is an Advertorial (And How Can You Use Them)? | Ep. #410

In Episode #410, Eric and Neil discuss the bones of an advertorial and how you can use them to grow your business. Tune in to learn the characteristics of an effective advertorial and the websites that will market your advertorial for you.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What Is an Advertorial (And How Can You Use Them)? 00:38 – Affiliate marketers usually run advertorial from their microsites 00:45 – Microsites can be a new blog 00:50 – The blog post can be about a story 01:00 – An advertorial is like a story or editorial with an ad in it 01:13 – An advertorial piece should be well written and trigger people’s emotions 01:31 – Eric shares a bed bug example of an advertorial 01:53 – Affiliate marketers put domains right into their advertorial 02:20 – In an advertorial, you integrate the solution and explain why it is the best solution 02:38 – Most advertorials from Facebook drive the most traffic 02:50 – Taboola and Outbrain can be options, but be careful using these platforms 03:22 – Think about the long game 03:31 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 04:11 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 04:25 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Create an advertorial that is educational and evoke people’s emotions. Links are inserted right into an advertorial—making it easy for readers access and buy your solution. Be careful about where you link your advertorial; keep the long-term game in mind. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/14/20175 minutes, 21 seconds
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Why You Ought to Pay For Celebrity Endorsements | Ep. #409

In Episode #409, Eric and Neil discuss why you ought to pay for celebrity endorsements. Tune in to find out how to make celebrity endorsements possible and the potential gains you can receive by investing in them. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Why You Ought to Pay For Celebrity Endorsements 00:35 – “Anytime you have a celebrity on your landing page, your conversion rate will go through the roof” 01:02 – Celebrity endorsements work well 01:11 – Beats currently has Kylie and Kendall Jenner, Lebron James and other celebrities endorsing them 01:46 – They’ve increased their target market size 01:55 – The question is: if you’re already spending so much on paid ads, can you get a celebrity endorsement for $30-40K? 02:04 – The answer is “yes” 02:16 – There are micro influencers that you can connect with and help you promote your business 02:36 – Micro influencers have at least 20K followers 02:52 – In Shoe Dog, Phil Knight talked about using celebrities to endorse products 03:23 – Neil’s friend owns Binary Options and they got Conor McGregor to endorse them after he lost his first fight 03:52 – Binary Option’s conversion rate went up and they paid McGregor quite a low rate 04:45 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 05:44 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 05:55 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Celebrity endorsements work well and is a sure-fire way to boost your conversion through the roof. If you’re spending a lot on paid ads, you might want to consider building a relationship with a micro influencer instead. Celebrity endorsements aren’t just the Michael Jordans and Kylie Jenners, reach out to those who have influence and can give you a lower rate. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/13/20176 minutes, 49 seconds
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Beginner's Guide to Quora Ads | Ep. #408

In Episode #408, Eric and Neil provide the beginner’s guide to Quora ads. Tune in to learn what you need to know to start advertising on Quora and why now is the right time opt in! Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Beginner's Guide to Quora Ads 00:59 – Quora is a questions and answers site which generates tons of traffic 01:29 – Quora’s valuation is currently over one billion dollars 01:42 – When Eric goes on to Quora, he sees people like Jason Lemkin 01:59 – You can have your ads show up with a question or something catchy 02:19 – Quora ads is currently cheap 02:34 – One of Eric’s clients, Lever, is an applicant tracking system 02:40 – An applicant tracking system helps you manage the whole hiring process 03:07 – Lever has an ad that shows up in Quora when a question related to the hiring process comes up 03:29 – You want to advertise to people who are asking questions related to your product 04:14 – “The numbers have to work for you” 04:30 – Eric is currently running an ad on Quora for their e-book 04:40 – The conversion rate to their landing page is 20% 04:53 – Cost per click is $3 but the conversion rate is around $15 05:45 – Cost per click varies 06:27 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 07:10 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 07:22 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Quora currently generates tons of traffic—this is a great place to implement your ads. You target Quora ads to the people who ask questions related to your business service or product. Leverage Quora ads NOW as the costs are still low and the conversions are high. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/12/20178 minutes, 17 seconds
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How to Increase Your Email Deliverability | Ep. #407

In Episode #407, Eric and Neil discuss how to increase your email deliverability. Tune in to discover which provider works best and the techniques you can employ today to increase your deliverability! Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Increase Your Email Deliverability 00:41 – To improve your deliverability rate, switch providers 00:46 – Infusionsoft has poor deliverability while Drip is great at delivering 00:55 – Jeremy Schoemaker has a site that shows which providers have terrible deliverability rates 01:07 – AWeber and ConvertKit work great too 01:29 – It is easier to use a shared IP to increase email deliverability 01:40 – Stop sending someone emails if they don’t open any of your emails 01:54 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 02:38 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 02:50 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: If your provider has a low email deliverability, switch providers. Don’t use a permanent IP—instead, use a shared IP. Stop sending someone emails if they’ve never opened any one of your emails. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/11/20173 minutes, 44 seconds
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Do Webinars Still Work? | Ep. #406

In Episode #406, Eric and Neil discuss whether webinars still work. Tune in to learn why webinars still work, though it depends on several factors. Eric and Neil discuss why webinars no longer convert as well as they used to and give you the tools you need to make sure you that you optimize on your next webinar. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Do Webinars Still Work? 00:36 – Some marketers are saying that webinars are dying 00:54 – From Neil’s standpoint, webinars still work but don’t convert as much as they used to 01:14 – The cost to get a webinar is one of the reasons why the conversion rate suffered 01:24 – If you have a ton of organic traffic, you should consider webinars 01:49 – With Kissmetrics, their webinars work well because of the content 02:04 – Webinars work if you educate and give advice that your audience can actually use 02:29 – Some are just trying to sell people over 02:47 – Neil uses Webinar Jam and AWeber Webinar for his webinars 02:53 – You can use email sequences from Drip, Infusionsoft and ConvertKit 03:12 – Neil changes his webinars once every 6 months 03:30 – With webinars, you have to look at all of your conversion rates 03:57 – There’s an ad from Billy Gene Is Marketing Inc on YouTube that is creative and worth checking out 04:55 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual conversion tool 05:50 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 06:01 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Webinars still work if your content is educational and the advice is valuable to your audience. If you have consistent, organic traffic, then it is worth utilizing webinars. You have to check your webinars’ conversion rates to see if it’s worth it for you. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/10/20176 minutes, 57 seconds
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Should You Sponsor Conferences or Not? | Ep. #405

In Episode #405, Eric and Neil discuss whether should you consider sponsoring conferences or not. Tune in to learn the ROI that you can get from sponsoring a conference and why Eric prefers to invest in small events. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Should You Sponsor Conferences or Not? 00:38 – There’s an ROI from sponsoring events 00:43 – You have to find the right events 00:48 – Sponsoring an event is great for branding 00:51 – You will know who attended the conference and the event’s marketing team will send an email blast to the audience dedicated to you 01:22 – If you sponsor a conference, make sure you have a speaking slot 01:35 – What matters to Eric during conferences is the people that he meets 02:00 – Eric just got an invitation to a conference 02:27 – If you have $12K, Eric suggests spending it on a dinner or small event rather than a conference 02:45 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:39 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 03:41 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: In sponsoring a conference, find the right event for your brand. When you sponsor a conference, make sure you get a speaking slot and a list of all the attendees. If you have the money to invest, maybe you should consider holding your own small event rather than sponsoring a conference. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/9/20174 minutes, 37 seconds
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Should You Throw Live Events? | Ep. #404

In Episode #404, Eric and Neil discuss whether or not you should throw live events. Live events are excellent opportunities to expand your network. Tune in to learn why Eric throws his live events and dinners monthly and the reason he does them for FREE. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Should You Throw Live Events? 00:39 – Live events can serve a broad audience and can be a lot cheaper 00:51 – Eric throws live events in LA 01:06 – Eric has a “happy hour” event once a month with his small group of marketers and entrepreneurs 01:13 – The purpose is just to get people together 01:32 – Eric has generated revenue from his live events which are free for the attendees 01:41 – Eric received a $120K deal from one of his events where he only spent around $12K to organize it 02:03 – Eric has done two live events every month for the past seven months 02:16 – Eric has learned a lot from his live events 02:26 – The invited guests are targeted 03:10 – Jayson Gaignard of Mastermind Talks will give you a template for how to throw live events and a mastermind dinner 03:26 – “When you’re inviting people, you want to make sure that everyone’s on the same level” 03:47 – You can use revenue as part of the criteria for who are invited; that’s what EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization) and YEC (Young Entrepreneur Council) do 04:02 – Eric has two sets of dinners: one for marketers and one for entrepreneurs 04:19 – The main reason Eric has live events is NOT to generate customers 04:45 – The highest ROI Eric made was from these dinners 05:00 – You can consider charging people because they tend to take it more seriously if they spend money on it 05:25 – Eric usually has maximum of 9 people during the dinners to make it really intimate and 25-30 for happy hour 05:55 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription of Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 06:35 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 06:45 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Target your guests for your live events—make sure people are on the same level so everyone can benefit from one another. You can offer free live events, but consider charging so people will take the event more seriously. Don’t focus on the money that you can generate from your events, focus on the value that you can get from it. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/8/20177 minutes, 41 seconds
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How To Build A Personal Brand | Ep. #403

In Episode #403, Eric and Neil discuss how to build a personal brand. Tune in to learn the difference between a corporate and personal brand. You’ll also hear how Eric and Neil built their own personal brands up to where they are now.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How To Build A Personal Brand 00:41 – Building a personal brand opens up a lot of opportunities 01:00 – Neil had met various billionaires while building his personal brand 01:25 – Neil learned that you’re not going to build your personal brand unless you’re marketing yourself daily 01:44 – There’s a difference between a corporate brand and personal brand 01:54 – Corporate brands can be sold 02:05 – Michael Jordan, which is already a personal brand, cost millions and there’s just one of him 02:23 – If Michael Jordan passes away, his personal brand will be gone too 02:31 – Corporate brands will just continue to increase their market price 02:47 – Eric started his personal brand by way of his podcast which had single digit downloads 02:59 – When you put your content online, you constantly get better and can see what is getting the attention 03:20 – Gary Vaynerchuk has all the attention now and he’s all over social media 03:36 – He has 8 people in his personal marketing team 03:48 – He’s always trying new things 03:56 – Start slow, be consistent and gradually expand 04:03 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 04:45 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 05:00 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Consistency in marketing yourself is what builds a personal brand. While you can’t really sell your personal brand, it opens a lot of opportunities for you. Update your online channels everyday and continuously grow your online presence. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/7/20175 minutes, 55 seconds
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How to Build A Strong Corporate Brand Using Social Media | Ep. #402

In Episode #402, Eric and Neil discuss how to build a strong corporate brand using social media. Tune in to learn how you can strengthen your brand through social media and how you can fast track the growth process by using strategies that have worked for some key companies today! Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Build A Strong Corporate Brand Using Social Media 00:42 – Some of the brands that have built a strong brand using social media are Fit Tea, Dolce Swimwear and other swimwear companies 01:05 – Eric has interviewed SkinnyMe Tea founder, Gretta van Riel, who has 16M Instagram followers 01:28 – Gretta started by reaching out to micro-influencers on Instagram to build her brand 01:40 – She eventually grew her following to millions 01:50 – Gretta has also coined the term “teatox” which is detoxing using tea which also has a movement behind it 02:00 – You can create a movement to make people stick with your brand and connect with different micro-influencers 02:20 – Sunny Co Clothing has created a funnel through social media 02:30 – You’ll get a free swimsuit if the post is re-posted and tagged appropriately 02:53 – It can be a profitable campaign 03:00 – There’s a huge spike for the keyword “Sunny Co Clothing” in Google because of their campaign 03:10 – It took Gretta months to grow her brand 03:43 – Consistency is crucial in social media branding 04:01 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg is a visual analytics tool 04:56 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 05:05 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Social media platforms are great for growing your brand for the mere volume of traffic you’ll encounter. Make your brand appealing to people so they’ll spread the word and grow your following. Tap into micro-influencers within your niche and strike a deal that will benefit both parties. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/6/20176 minutes, 1 second
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How to Get Social Media Traffic When You Have No Followers (And No Money) | Ep. #401

In Episode #401, Eric and Neil discuss how to get social media traffic when you have no followers and no money. Tune in to learn a few easy tactics that can get people sharing your content. You’ll also find out the importance of reaching out to the RIGHT people. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Get Social Media Traffic When You Have No Followers (And No Money) 00:38 – The easiest way to get traffic is to look at your content 00:44 – Google similar keywords that relate to your content and find other posts 00:51 – Get the most popular keywords and type them in the Twitter search box 00:55 – Email people who have tweets related to your keyword and check if they want to see your post 01:28 – Add a note: “If you like it, feel free to share it” 01:33 – You’ll get more social shares by doing this 01:45 – Growth Everywhere’s Instagram account now has 6400 followers 01:53 – Eric redoes the hashtags to engage with people more 02:26 – You can build pods with Instagram Direct Messaging where people share their posts with one another 02:54 – Join multiple pods, but make sure you’re adding value too 03:09 – Reach out to the right kind of people 03:22 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 04:26 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 04:35 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Search your most popular keywords to find posts that are similar to yours—then, reach out to the audiences you find. Leverage Instagram, especially their direct message feature to find potential followers. Make sure you’re adding value to those you reach out to. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/5/20175 minutes, 31 seconds
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Should You Host Your Own Conference? | Ep. #400

In Episode #400, Eric and Neil discuss the pros and cons of hosting your own conference, and why you need to accept the reality that you’re going to lose money at the front-end. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: Should You Host Your Own Conference? 00:36 – If you’re just starting out, the best option is to stay away from conferences 00:40 – The conference business is difficult and you’ll probably lose money 00:48 – Eric personally thinks that conferences aren’t that valuable 00:51 – Eric shares his experience with Treehouse 00:55 – Ryan Carson, CEO, is known for hosting conferences 01:08 – Conferences are a good way to build network 01:19 –Sean Ellis is known for hosting growth hacking conferences too 01:27 – Conferences are exceptionally valuable if—and only if—your business is already making money 01:34 – HubSpot has thousands of customers will benefit a lot from holding a conference where they can invite their customers 01:56 – Consider hosting a conference only if your business is established and getting $5-6M in ARR 02:25 – Alternatively to conferences, you can throw in a dinner or small events 03:04 – There are also virtual conferences where you don’t have to spend money on venue and can retail virtual tickets instead 03:22 – With a virtual event, the email list that you build can be repurposed 03:45 – When you’re starting out, you don’t necessarily have to pay people 04:11 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription of Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 04:57 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 05:07 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: If you’re just starting, instead of conferences, try to host dinners or small events. Conferences are beneficial if your business is stable and already earning at least $5M in ARR. Virtual conferences are also a thing – it’s cost efficient and you can use the leads for future use. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/4/20176 minutes, 6 seconds
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How to Rank a 10-Page Website | Ep. #399

In Episode #399, Eric and Neil discuss how to rank a 10-page website. Tune in to learn how you can slowly gain traction in spite of only having a few pages by placing massive emphasis on the quality of those 10 pages.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: How to Rank a 10-Page Website 00:40 – Neil picked 10 pages because a lot of people have small websites 00:45 – A 500-page website is easier to rank 00:56 – The more text you have on the page, the more likely you are to rank 01:03 – A 10-page website can still rank but it will never get as much traffic as a Wikipedia 01:10 – A small website should focus on link building and outreach 01:14 – Make sure your content is detailed and thorough 01:18 – Brian Dean of Backlinko started with only a handful of pages website 01:33 – The quality of his content is high 02:00 – Review Skyscraper Technique 02:10 – Groove HQ and Help Scout both started at the bottom 02:19 – Look at linkable assets 02:48 – “Look for a spin that can work out there” 02:59 – Slowly expand when your website starts getting traffic 03:14 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription of Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 04:01 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 04:14 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: People who have small websites can still rank their websites, but their websites will never have the traffic of the big players. Create detailed, high-quality content that will solidify your website. As your website gains traffic, add more pages—grow it in a controlled, consistent way that you can manage. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/3/20175 minutes, 8 seconds
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How to Scale Your Content Outreach | Ep. #398

In Episode #398, Eric and Neil discuss the art of scaling content for outreach. Tune in to learn exactly what you can do to not only develop great content, but promote it effectively. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Scale Your Content Outreach 00:35 – Content outreach is about reaching out to people to promote your content 00:48 – You don’t just write a content, you have to market it as well 01:05 – Content outreach starts with the foundation 01:19 – More than anything else, your content has to be GOOD 01:43 – The Skyscraper Technique by Brian Dean is a great strategy 01:48 – Create a list of website and social media users that you’re going to do outreach too 02:00 – You don’t want to keep hitting up the same people because they’ll get tired of hearing your song and dance 02:10 – Some will stop responding and some will flat out ignore you from day 1 02:35 – Eric uses Hunter and FindThatEmail in finding email 02:49 – JustReachOut is great in finding editors and publishers 03:02 – An outreach tool like Mixmax works well too 03:31 – You want to have your emails 10-15% customized 03:41 – Doing outreach is a time consuming game, but if you’re consistent it will pay off 04:03 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription of Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 04:49 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 03:50 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Your content is useless if it never makes it in front of your target audience. Have a list of people who will consistently promote your content and then rotate your content between them. In writing emails to people, make sure things aren’t fully templated. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/2/20175 minutes, 54 seconds
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What Are Seinfeld Emails (And How to Leverage Them)? | Ep. #397

In Episode #397, Eric and Neil discuss what Seinfeld emails are and how you can leverage them to enhance your business. Tune in to learn how can writing about nothing (literally) can lead to increases in both your network and your sales. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What Are Seinfeld Emails (And How to Leverage Them)? 00:53 – Eric thinks Seinfeld is just a show about nothing 00:59 – The Seinfeld email is like writing an email about nothing 01:07 – Eric shared a bad experience with American Airlines and wrote about the experience 01:24 – He got some great responses from the post 01:34 – “The good thing about writing about nothing is relating it to people” 01:45 – People are more likely to convert because they can connect with it and don’t feel like they’re being sold to 01:51 – You don’t want to write about nothing when you can’t connect it with your product and services 02:40 – For Neil, when someone writes for him, he still checks the end product to see if it matches his vision 03:11 – To be good with Seinfeld emails, you have to do it constantly 03:51 – “People love to hear about stories and Seinfeld emails are just one way to do it” 03:55 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription of Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 04:41 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 04:50 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Seinfeld emails are basically emails about nothing—oddly enough, they’re effective. When writing a Seinfeld email, connect with people in your writing while subtly leading them to your products and services too. You have to write consistently to be good at Seinfeld’s email writing. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/1/20175 minutes, 47 seconds
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Should You Invest In Marketing Swag? | Ep. #396

In Episode #396, Eric and Neil discuss whether or not you should invest in typical marketing swag. Tune in to learn why Eric and Neil won’t spend a cent on swag while Sujan, Single Grain’s founder, blogged that he made $500K from it. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Should You Invest In Marketing Swag? 00:37 – Single Grain’s founder, Sujan Patel, had a lot of shirts and he made $500K out of it 00:50 – Personally, Eric won’t invest into swag 00:58 – Although, he has gotten useful swag from conferences before, and every time he uses the swag, he remembers the conference 01:18 – “You want to have stuff that people actually use” 01:37 – Neil believes that if you’re a big company, giving away swag is a good strategy in branding 01:45 – Swag can be too expensive for startups and it’s difficult to track your ROI from it 02:29 – If you want to try something, go to Startup Drugz instead 03:04 – Neil doesn’t create swag and would not even if he was a big company 03:30 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription of Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 04:25 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 04:38 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Big companies with extra funds can spend on swag because it can be a good branding strategy—“can” is the keyword. If you are going to invest in swag, make it as usable as possible, and don’t go cheap—you want it to last for a while. Because of the associated costs with having quality swag most startups and small businesses shouldn’t consider it. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/31/20175 minutes, 34 seconds
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Should You Involve an SEO When Building a New Website? | Ep. #395

In Episode #395, Eric and Neil discuss whether or not you should think heavily about SEO when building your new website, and what tools you should incorporate if you ultimately decide that an SEO needs to be a big part of your initial build.  Time Stamped Show Notes: Today's topic: Should You Involve an SEO When Building a New Website? 00:34 – If you’re a first time website builder, probably not 00:47 – If you have a website that’s producing an income, then you should involve SEO 01:02 – WordPress templates are already SEO friendly 01:17 – Big companies have to set the right foundation at first with the right SEO 01:45 – A standard SEO plug-in is good enough if you’re not a big company 02:14 – Go to Credo to find an SEO consultant help you with the technical audit if you need one 02:25 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription of Crazy Egg is a visual analytics tool 03:21 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 03:25 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: If you’re a new entrepreneur, you don’t have to prioritize SEO for your website. Big companies should invest in SEO early because their websites are one of the foundations of their businesses. There are tons of SEO plugins available that are user-friendly. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/30/20174 minutes, 22 seconds
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How to Get More Business Value Out of LinkedIn | Ep. #394

In Episode #394, Eric and Neil discuss how to get more business value out of LinkedIn. Tune in to learn how LinkedIn is enhancing its platform to create more engagement amongst its users, and the very real benefits of updating your LinkedIn profile daily.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Get More Business Value Out of LinkedIn 00:34 – Eric is really spending time on LinkedIn at the moment 00:48 – Eric and Neil are both posting on LinkedIn every day and the engagement is great 01:29 – Spend just a couple of minutes every morning to update your LinkedIn to engage with your audience 02:00 – With LinkedIn, you have to participate 02:11 – Neil takes his most popular blog on LinkedIn by posting the first few sentences and adding a read more link 02:20 – It drives tons of traffic 02:28 – Neil participates in groups and messages potential business partners using his personal account 02:41 – Just last month, Neil generated more revenue on LinkedIn than Facebook 02:50 – LinkedIn now can target companies in groups 03:10 – Things are ramping up on LinkedIn and video advertising is becoming a big thing 03:37 – Eric uses Dux-Soup with LinkedIn Helper which allows you to visit targeted multiple profiles 04:39 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription of Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 05:20 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 05:24 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Post daily updates to have a consistent engagement. LinkedIn is adding more features that let you interact with a targeted audience. Advertising on LinkedIn is also improving and its video ads will be the next big thing. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/29/20176 minutes, 18 seconds
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How to Ensure that Your Team Stays Productive When You're Out of Office | Ep. #393

In Episode #393, Eric and Neil discuss how to ensure that your team stays productive when you’re out of the office. Tune in to learn how you can keep your people on track with their goals regardless of your absence, and simultaneously build a healthy relationship with everyone. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Ensure that Your Team Stays Productive When You're Out of Office 00:40 – Even though Eric was gone for a month, his team was able to work very efficiently without Eric there in person, or even on Slack 01:06 – Make sure your people have clear tasks and goals that are defined with a deadline 01:10 – Eric uses Dapulse as his project management tool 01:37 – For communication, they use Slack and there’s a constant meeting 01:45 – “Make sure you have the right processes to keep things going” 01:50 – Richard Branson has 2 assistants that he trusts some of the tasks with 02:29 – Neil gives his team tasks, goals, and objectives 02:34 – Neil meets his team once a week to see how they’re doing 02:42 – Neil only checks to see if his goals have been hit and if not, what are the problems with the team 02:54 – “As long as everything is doing good, I don’t care what they’re doing” 02:59 – Eric also uses 15Five where you can put your objectives and KPIs and if they’re on track 03:38 – You will also know what people are feeling 04:19 – Neil uses a “straight to the point” rule to make sure communication is always flowing clearly with his team 04:55 – In the long run, figure out how you want to handle your team and what works well for everyone 05:02 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription of Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 05:50 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 06:01 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Have employees keep a list of their objectives and goals—give them a deadline for each, and then intermittently track performance while you’re way. Keep your people happy because happy employees are the most productive. As your employees earn your trust, don’t be afraid to give them bigger tasks with bigger responsibilities. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/28/20176 minutes, 58 seconds
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Tools That Make Paid Advertising Easier | Ep. #392

In Episode #392, Eric and Neil discuss the tools that make paid advertising easier. Tune in to learn why Eric and Neil recommend sticking with Google and Facebook’s native tools to track paid advertising on every channel. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Tools That Make Paid Advertising Easier 00:39 – Neil suggests using Google and Facebook’s own tools 01:15 – Neil doesn’t’ believe using paid tools for paid advertising but you can use AdEspresso if you really want 01:30 – You can set different audiences with Facebook Insights 01:37 – Google has their Display Planner and Keyword Planner as well 01:48 – Neil likes AdHawk which lets him see what’s happening through his phone 01:59 – Adbeat looks at the trend in advertising spend 02:35 – AdStage gives you insights on all your paid advertising channels 02:46 – There are some Slack tools for paid advertising 03:15 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription of Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:57 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 04:00 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Make use of Google and Facebook’s own tools because they have thousands of engineers who constantly update them. Leverage free tools to track all your paid advertising channels. Slack has its own tools that you can use for your paid advertisements, it’s not just for messaging anymore! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/27/20174 minutes, 57 seconds
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Should You Be Worried About Your Domain Authority? | Ep. #391

In Episode #391, Eric and Neil discuss whether you should be worried about your domain authority. Tune in to learn how domain authority helps your search traffic and why Eric doesn’t worry about his domain authority. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Should You Be Worried About Your Domain Authority? 00:37 – Domain authority is done on a scale of 1-100 in Moz metric 00:47 – Google page rank is scored from 1-10 01:01 – Moz is more commonly used now as a metric than Google page rank 01:45 – In general, Moz domain authority shows the quality of the website 01:50 – Neil likes domain authority because the authority number is typically climbing 02:09 – Domain authority is a good way to see if sites are linking to you 02:14 – Are they authoritative and getting quantity? 02:19 – As domain authority goes up, so does search traffic 02:28 – Eric has Moz and Ahrefs so he can cross-reference and track increases in traffic, etc. 02:53 – Eric checks domain authority once a month and doesn’t worry about it too much 03:10 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription of Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:56 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 04:05 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Domain authority helps you track how good your site is doing. As your domain authority goes up, so does your search traffic. Ultimately, don’t worry about your domain authority too much. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/26/20175 minutes, 1 second
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How to Avoid Writer’s Block | Ep. #390

In Episode #390, Eric and Neil talk about avoiding writer’s block. Tune in to learn how they keep their creative juices flowing even in those moments of low energy and low enthusiasm, and the tools they use to stay productive and focused. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Avoid Writer’s Block 00:35 – Writer’s block is when you don’t know what to write 00:38 – Neil shares 3 things to do to prevent writer’s block 00:42 – Go to BuzzSumo, put in your competitor’s URL and it will show you what’s popular within your space 00:58 – Go to Ahrefs and it will show you what drives traffic to your competitors 01:09 – Put in words and phrases on Twitter and you’ll see what people are tweeting out 01:21 – Ask around or create a survey when you need an idea 01:36 – Eric has a Pomodoro app on his phone 01:42 – Pomodoro technique lets you focus on something for 25 minutes then a 5-minute break 01:48 – Eric uses this app every morning when he’s writing and it’s effective for him 02:05 – You always start slow but you find the flow after a few minutes 02:23 – Writer’s block is usually due to distractions 02:49 – Sometimes, writer’s block happens to Eric and Neil while podcasting 03:15 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription of Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:52 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 04:05 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: See what the people in your space are talking about, and then write on those ideas. Try to stay focused and never let distractions get in the way. Writer’s block happens to everyone—the people who accomplish their goals in life are those who find away around their writer’s block. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/25/20174 minutes, 59 seconds
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Neil and Eric's Tips for First-Time Paid Advertisers | Ep. #389

In Episode #389, Eric and Neil discuss tips for first-time paid advertisers. Tune in to learn what Eric and Neil do personally in handling their paid advertising, how you can be cost efficient in your paid ads, and why it is essential to enroll in a couple of paid courses on AdWords.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Neil and Eric's Tips for First-Time Paid Advertisers 00:38 – Take whatever Facebook, Google and Bing’s representatives tell you with a grain of salt 00:46 – They won’t always work 01:14 – “When you’re just starting off, don’t spend a lot” 01:20 – Bing and Google can give you free credits, take advantage of them and use them 01:37 – Eric loves and endorses Brad Geddes’ Advance Guide to Google AdWords or AdWords Fundamental 01:56 – It explained everything very distinctly 01:59 – DigitalMarketer has their courses too 02:12 – There are certifications from Google AdWords and Facebook Blueprint 02:18 – Facebook Blueprint is quite difficult but definitely worth it 02:28 – It is better to invest in paid courses and platforms like Skillshare 02:47 – John Loomer has some great stuff too on paid advertising 02:58 – Neil suggests going after very specific action-based keywords when setting up an ad campaign 03:46 – Make sure you have the baseline set on your website 04:02 – Retarget people who have visited your sites 04:50 – Make sure you have a funnel that upsells and downsells 05:19 – Look out for other channels like Quora ads 05:27 – Eric is testing Quora ads and the results are good so far 05:35 – Snapchat might worth a shot 05:51 – Yes, advertising is all about the numbers but you have to be cost-effective at the end of the day 05:5 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1-year subscription of Crazy Egg 06:33 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 06:43 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Test the waters first, don’t spend too much on paid advertising when you’re just starting. Don’t use vague keywords. Instead, use very specific action-based keywords that will make it easier for your campaign to generate traffic. Make sure you have a funnel that offers both upsells and downsells so you don’t pour money down the drain. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/24/20177 minutes, 40 seconds
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Should You Invest Your Time in Snapchat Or Instagram Stories? | Ep. #388

In Episode #388, Eric and Neil discuss whether you should invest your time in Snapchat or in Instagram stories. Tune in to learn which social media site should take more of your time, energy and focus. Also, learn from the best as Eric and Neil explain just why Gary Vaynerchuk is winning the social media game. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Should You Invest Your Time in Snapchat Or Instagram Stories? 00:35 – For Eric, you should invest more in Instagram stories than in Snapchat 00:44 – Less and less stories are popping out on Snapchat while Instagram is consistently growing 01:22 – Neil agrees with Eric that you’re wasting time and energy on Snapchat, because it is dying 01:36 – Instagram is a great place to engage with your audience and get more sales 01:38 – VaynerMedia by Gary Vaynerchuk is doing well on social media 01:50 – VaynerMedia has over $100M in annual revenue 02:00 – Gary is into pushing businesses to using social media 02:18 – Gary V’s Instagram stories are funny and engaging 02:33 – Growth Everywhere posts Marketing School’s episodes as stories on Instagram 02:53 – You can repurpose your Instagram stories to use it on Snapchat, too 03:00 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool which lets you do changes on your sites easier 03:45 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 03:57 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Snapchat is dying—focus your time and energy on Instagram stories. More and more people are engaging with Instagram stories today, so now is the time to take advantage of it. Gary Vaynerchuk creates his stories to be unique, engaging and funny—do the same in order to stand out. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/23/20174 minutes, 53 seconds
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Marketing Lessons from Classic Infomercials | Ep. #387

In Episode #387, Eric and Neil discuss marketing lessons you can gain from watching classic infomercials. Tune in to discover the similarities between infomercials and regular marketing tactics. You’ll also find out how infomercials have become so effective in their niche.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Marketing Lessons from Classic Infomercials 00:35 – Neil remembers an infomercial he watched from OxiClean 00:50 – Neil learns about infomercials from his friend Ryan Deiss, who is a copywriter 01:04 – Ryan learned how to write copy from his childhood experiences 01:23 – Infomercial is about timing 01:30 – Most are run at night and target females 01:44 – “If you want to do any type of marketing, you have to target the right type of people” 02:10 – Eric remembers the P90X infomercial which encourages you to work towards a great body 02:36 – Being direct and to the point is what Eric has learned from infomercials 02:48 – Eric also remembers the Shake Weight infomercial which was quite comical 03:14 – Include bonuses and employ scarcity tactics so that people take action 03:36 – It’s also expensive for infomercials to gain users; just like regular marketing in that you can lose money 03:46 – In any marketing offer, make sure you have back end offers; an upsell and cross-sell 03:55 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool that maximizes your conversion and is easy to use 04:30 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 04:40 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: An effective infomercial is about targeting the right market at the right time. It costs a lot to create an advertisement, so make sure you have back end offers so you’re not losing money. Most effective infomercials have catchy headlines and are straight to the point. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/22/20175 minutes, 36 seconds
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How To Manage Your First Marketing Hire if You're Not a Marketer Yourself | Ep. #386

In Episode #386, Eric and Neil discuss how to manage your first marketing hire if you’re not a marketer yourself. Tune in to learn the right questions you need to ask a potential marketing hire and the importance of a marketer being able to plan and hit expected, weekly goals. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How To Manage Your First Marketing Hire if You're Not a Marketer Yourself 00:44 – Neil wants to find out how a marketer plans their week—it should be planned in a way that improves the business 01:09 – Neil shares a sample plan a marketer might use 01:33 – There should be expected results and goals 01:50 – From Eric’s perspective, there’s a deadline they should hit and they should do what they set out to do 02:28 – Eric asks the questions he asks to see if you can be the best fit for his team 03:00 – Eric has a one-on-one with his developers and marketers to know if they’re hitting their goals 03:36 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 04:04 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 04:20 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: A marketer needs to make a plan and track their progress, ensuring that goals and deadlines are met. If you’re not a developer or marketer but want to hire one, ask the developers and marketers you know and find out the questions you need to be asking your potential hire. Make sure you consistently update and touch base with your first marketing hire. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/21/20175 minutes, 15 seconds
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How to Monitor Your Backlink Profile in 15 Minutes or Less in a Week | Ep. #385

In Episode #385, Eric and Neil discuss how to monitor your backlinks in 15 minutes or less per week. Tune in to learn the advantages of checking your backlinks—such as building your network and watching for those who can negatively affect your Google search ranking. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Monitor Your Backlink Profile in 15 Minutes or Less in a Week 00:34 – Neil uses Ahrefs to continuously see which sites link to him 00:43 – It’s not time intensive and he checks three to four times a week 01:18 – You monitor your backlinks because a site that consistently links to you can penalize you and screw up your search ranking 01:30 – Eric checks his backlinks to build relationships 02:03 – Eric uses Ahrefs as well and sets alerts weekly 02:35 – There are other links that can be missing that you need to watch for 02:40 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:28 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 03:35 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Reach out to those who link to you and try to build your network. You can check your backlinks through Ahrefs which already has detailed data regarding your backlinks profile. Be careful with who links to you so you can avoid getting penalized by Google. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/20/20174 minutes, 30 seconds
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Why It's Important To Diversify Your Traffic Sources | Ep. #384

In Episode #384, Eric and Neil discuss why it’s important to diversify your traffic sources. Tune in to know the key traffic sources you should be leveraging and why you shouldn’t focus on just one traffic source. You’ll also discover the top, highest ROI marketing strategy to date. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Why It's Important To Diversify Your Traffic Sources 00:40 – Even if Neil is getting traffic from content marketing, if Google decides to ban him, it’s gone forever 00:57 – Therefore, you need to diversify your traffic sources 01:07 – There are a lot of people who have invested everything on SEO; they were clueless about what to do after an update 01:26 – You should have a good mixture of everything, like Google News traffic 01:35 – Social media channels are the best sources of traffic, not just Facebook 01:40 – Your choices are Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest and Quora 01:52 – Paid advertising drives traffic 02:03 – Create videos or audio files to get into other communities like iTunes and YouTube 02:23 – Make sure you’re collecting emails, too 02:42 – It’s still one of the highest ROI in marketing activities 02:53 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:38 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 03:50 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Diversifying your traffic sources gives you more chances to stay in the game should some of your platforms decide to ban or remove you. Leverage ALL social media platforms—this will cover you. Building an email list still drives the most traffic so make it your priority. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/19/20174 minutes, 43 seconds
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How to Make Users Watch Your Full Video | Ep. #383

In Episode #383, Eric and Neil discuss how to make users watch your full video. Tune in to learn what strategies you can employ to keep your audience engaged. You’ll find the value of a good hook and the importance of producing high quality videos—all tactics that Neil has used to ensure people stick around to the end of your video. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Make Users Watch Your Full Video 00:40 – To make users stay, mention at the start of the video that you have something for them at the end of the video 00:46 – It entices people and it’s a strategy that works well 01:01 – “Have a really good hook in the intro” 01:18 – When Neil creates a video with a number of tactics, he will say that ONE of them will help the viewers immensely, so they should stick around and watch the whole video 02:05 – Eric tends to watch videos that are 5-10 minutes long 02:19 – Keep your video in high quality and make sure it’s well produced, even if it’s short 02:44 – Add some animation to your videos 03:11 – Neil’s editors continually adjust the frames 03:23 – This way, the viewers won’t get bored 03:45 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 04:24 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 04:34 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Entice people by having a great hook at the start of the video; having a surprise for them at the end can also work to keep them watching. A short, well-produced, high quality video is more likely to get watched than longer, poorer quality one. Add animation, adjust your frames—do what you need to do to keep your video enticing. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/18/20175 minutes, 31 seconds
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How to Determine Customer Lifetime Value | Ep. #382

In Episode #382, Eric and Neil discuss how to determine customer lifetime value. Tune in to learn the simplest formula you can use to calculate your customer lifetime value. Eric and Neil also drop several online tools that simplify the process and will do the math for you. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Determine Customer Lifetime Value 00:38 – There are multiple ways to determine customer lifetime value 00:52 – Eric shares an example of a SaaS company’s customer lifetime value 00:55 – Neil’s Crazy Egg has a churn of 10%, which is the number of customers who stopped using the product 01:08 – Average price per user ID is $30, so you divide $30 by the churn to get the lifetime value 01:40 – Technically you take the average pay per month 02:00 – Mixpanel can calculate your customer lifetime value 02:10 – RJMetrics can do it for you, too 02:21 – There’s a formula on Kissmetrics that you can copy to calculate the customer lifetime value 02:31 – Eric has tried different formulas and the one on Shopify’s blog is one worth checking out 02:50 – You can do the formula yourself, but there will always be flaws 03:00 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription of Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:50 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 03:59 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: There are several ways to calculate customer lifetime value, just find the one that suits you and your needs best. Consider using a tool for a more accurate calculation of lifetime value. You can create and execute the formula yourself, but don’t expect it to be error-free. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/17/20174 minutes, 52 seconds
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The Difference Between Macro and Micro-Conversions | Ep. #381

In Episode #381, Eric and Neil discuss the difference between macro and micro-conversions. Tune in as Eric and Neil define what these conversions are and which ones deserve more of your attention and focus, what you need to track and how often, and which conversions (micro or macro) deserve an A/B test. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: The Difference Between Macro and Micro-Conversions 01:09 – Your funnel has a lot of small steps which are considered “micro” and the large step is the actual act of purchasing 01:24 – How many micro-conversions should you be tracking? 01:51 – When Neil does A/B test, he only looks at macro conversions 02:00 – “I really do focus on the bottom line which is sales and revenue” 02:19 – You want people to convert to buy, so that’s what you should be optimizing in an A/B test 02:28 – When Eric started, he used to track micro-conversions, like click through rates for example, which led to him losing his focus 02:50 – Make sure you focus on the RIGHT things 02:59 – You can look at micro things once in awhile, but don’t let it be your main focus 03:02 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:51 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 04:00 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Micro-conversions are the small steps that lead to the purchase, which is called the macro-conversion. Your main focus should always be on the sales, don’t let micro-conversions steal your focus. You can track micro-conversions every now and then, but it’s not necessary to do this on a daily basis. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/16/20174 minutes, 53 seconds
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How to Ramp Up Content Production | Ep. #380

In Episode #380, Eric and Neil discuss how to ramp up content production. Tune in to learn how to maintain structure, quality and form when it comes to rapid content production. You’ll also learn how known influencers, such as Chalene Johnson and Gary Vaynerchuk, successfully repurpose their content across several media channels. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Ramp Up Content Production 00:54 – Eric grows his business by creating content and building relationships 01:15 – In rapid content production, he creates batches of content 01:45 – Hiring several content writers can help you ramp up your content production, you can find writers at ProBlogger 01:55 – The key in increasing content production is setting up a guideline or rubric that outline your writing format and expectations 02:10 – Neil’s structure includes an introduction, conclusion, body in the middle broken down into subheadings with targeted keywords 02:21 – Neil gets topics from BuzzSumo 02:28 – Neil goes to Ahrefs to see his competitor’s search traffic 02:32 – From the research, Neil gains writing ideas such as variations to competitors’ posts which are better and more thorough 02:58 – Chalene Johnson sells Instagram courses and she usually posts livestreams of herself talking about anything under the sun 03:17 – The topics in the video will also become blog posts and/or social images 03:31 – Gary Vaynerchuk creates videos and segments them to different social media posts 03:56 – Eric is trying other ways to repurpose content in order to grow more 04:19 – You can try different formats of content 04:25 – Eric and Neil recreate Marketing School posts using different formats and across different platforms 04:46 – Execute one of the methods above and you’ll definitely see changes 05:15 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool that shows where people click; you can also make changes on your website 05:42 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 05:55 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: You grow your business by creating content and building your relationships. Have a writing guideline or rubric that you (and other writers) to make the process a lot easier, faster and consistent in quality. Repurpose your content across different mediums and in a variety of forms—especially the content that has always performed well. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/15/20176 minutes, 51 seconds
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What Is Link Blending (and How To Do It Fast) | Ep. #379

In Episode #379, Eric and Neil discuss what link blending is and how to do it fast. Tune in to learn how to execute link blending as a part of your process for boosting your rank. You’ll learn just what it takes to be in a “good neighborhood” with others who have similar content and keywords as you. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What Is Link Blending (and How To Do It Fast) 00:39 – Eric shares how his friendship with Neil started 00:41 – Eric was just starting when Neil wrote a post about link blending 00:45 – Since Eric didn’t understand what Neil’s post was about, Eric reached out to Neil to ask more questions about link blending 01:01 – Link blending is when someone links out to you, like a Wikipedia article for example, and ranks for the keyword you want to rank for 01:12 – Then, they will link to someone who is in the top 20 for the keyword that you want to rank for without using an anchor text for other links—Google will read that you’re in a good neighborhood 01:33 – It’s easier to control link blending if you’re building links through black hat ways 01:39 – In link blending, you should know who’s linking to your competitors that are at the top 01:43 – If you build links to those sites, you’ll be in a good neighborhood 01:51 – Your ranking will grow faster 01:53 – If someone is already ranking for your keyword and links to you from their page, your rankings will go up because your content is similar 02:03 – Link blending is a way to make sure you’re in a good neighborhood and your links are relevant 02:15 – There’s a template that needs to be followed in guest posting 02:48 – There’s a lot of link blending happening with guest posting in big publications 03:17 – Link blending is a process that is good to have on your checklist 03:34 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:59 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 04:11 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Link blending is about being in a good neighborhood with sites that have relevant content who also rank well. Guest posting helps with link blending, but there’s a template or process that needs to be made and followed. Link blending is a process that is good to have on your checklist. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/14/20175 minutes, 7 seconds
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The Marketing Benefits of Google Tag Manager | Ep. #378

In Episode #378, Eric and Neil discuss the marketing benefits of Google Tag Manager. Tune in to learn why marketers need to be using Google Tag Manager today and why you will no longer be needing to depend on your developer to get certain tasks done. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: The Marketing Benefits of Google Tag Manager 00:35 – Google Tag Manager manages your pixels, is free to use and makes your life easier 00:49 – When Eric was just starting, he had to beg developers to get something done 01:08 – With different tools nowadays like Crazy Egg and Optimizely, the marketers are now able to control the pixels without going to the developer 01:20 – With Google Tag Manager, you can easily add tags to relevant pages without being a coder 01:30 – You won’t be needing your developers to add the code when you’re using Google Tag Manager 01:50 – Most websites should be using Google Tag Manager 01:56 – Measure School focuses on Google Tag Manager and offers some tips and tricks for it 02:30 – Segment is very similar to Google Tag Manager 02:38 – As a business owner, you should know the tools that your people are using 02:55 – With Google Tag Manager, it encourages you to annotate each change that you make 03:18 – Eric’s website experienced a glitch and he was able to find the cause using Google Tag Manager 03:35 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg, a visual analytics tool that shows you where people click, how far they scroll and allows you to run A/B tests 04:12 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 04:24 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Google Tag Manager lets you apply changes to your website successfully without the help of a developer. Annotating the changes that you made on your site makes it easier for you to revert to your previous site, if you encounter a glitch. Leverage Google Tag Manager, it will make your life and work a breeze. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/13/20175 minutes, 21 seconds
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Tried and Tested Ways of Building Local Links | Ep. #377

In Episode #377, Eric and Neil discuss the tried and tested methods for building local links. Tune in to learn the simple steps that will help you increase your rank on a local scale. You’ll also find out who you need to be reaching out to when it comes to asking for those links. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Tried and Tested Ways of Building Local Links 00:41 – When it comes to local SEOs, citations are important 00:45 – A citation can be counted as a link 00:56 – You can get multiple citations from Whitespark and Moz Local 01:05 – Another way to get a citation is to reach out to the local chamber of commerce 01:13 – They also have events where you can network with people 01:41 – Reach out to people and try to add value 01:46 – Local stores take anything that can help their business 02:00 – It’s a lot easier to rank for local keywords 02:14 – Go to Ahrefs and put in your competing URLs within your region 02:26 – Reach out to those linking to them and ask for links 02:35 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which helps you increase your conversion rate 03:28 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 03:35 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Reach out to your local market to get citations. Build a network with your local stores and always try to add value to them. Check your competitors and get in touch with those who are linking to them. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/12/20174 minutes, 31 seconds
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Is It Better to Create a Mobile Website or a Mobile App? | Ep. #376

In Episode #376, Eric and Neil discuss whether it is better to create a mobile website or a mobile app. Tune in to decide whether it’s worth your time to create an app or just focus on your website being optimized for mobile. Eric and Neil discuss what they prefer and why it depends on your niche. They also emphasize that whatever route you take—mobile app or website—make sure you focus on making the BEST user experience possible. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Is It Better to Create a Mobile Website or a Mobile App? 00:40 – Eric personally prefers creating a mobile website that is a responsive website 00:58 – Eric also has a mobile app that they built with BuildFire 01:03 – It includes their podcast 01:16 – Unless you’re providing a unique function that requires an app, having a website is just fine 01:40 – Prioritize making the best user experience when it comes to your product 01:52 – Neil created an app before but the usage isn’t very high 02:00 – Mobile optimized websites are simpler and drives more users 02:22 – A website is enough for those content-oriented sites, just make it sure it’s optimized for mobile 02:40 – Eric shares a study regarding app usage 03:30 – Neil has less than 10 apps on his phone 03:35 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool that helps you increase your conversion rate 04:40 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 04:44 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: The percentage that describes mobile app usage varies per industry. Consider your audience when creating a mobile website or mobile app—are they more likely to use the app directly or just stick with the browser to check your product? Eric and Neil both agree that it is better to focus on mobile websites rather than an app if your site is more content-oriented. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/11/20175 minutes, 39 seconds
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How to Distribute Your Podcast | Ep. #375

In Episode #375, Eric and Neil discuss how to distribute your podcast. Not everyone is on YouTube or iTunes. With all the platforms that are out there for broadcasting podcasts, it’s your responsibility as a podcaster to get your content to the people. Tune in to learn where you can go to broadcast your work, the many different ways to expand your reach, and the importance of asking other bloggers, listeners, and websites that you link to share your podcast! Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Distribute Your Podcast 00:34 – “A podcast is all about getting reach at the end of the day” 00:39 – Eric hosts their podcast on Libsyn 00:59 – With Libsyn, it will publish automatically on YouTube and on Soundcloud 01:15 – Not all people are on iTunes, so spread your podcast anywhere you can 01:17 – Tweet out your podcast and share it on Facebook 01:45 – Neil used to use Product Hunt’s podcasting section, but it’s been deleted 02:00 – Neil was driving thousands of views a day 02:06 – Neil also networks with other bloggers to share their podcast 02:20 – Neil and Eric mention tools in their podcast because they use them, not because they’re paid 02:28 – After mentioning a tool, they’ll email those websites to tell them about their episode in the hopes that they share the podcast, too 03:00 – One of their tool’s websites reached out to Eric and Neil when they learned that their tool was mentioned in the podcast 03:26 – Wavve allows you to make different social media sharing templates and Eric is testing it out now 03:52 – Google Play, Stitcher and iHeartRadio are some of their podcast’s hosts 04:07 – Eric just resubmitted their podcast to Spotify 04:45 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a heat mapping tool that helps you increase your conversion rate 05:32 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 05:35 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Don’t stick to one platform, broadcast your podcast on every platform you can. Reach out to other bloggers and your audience to share your podcast. You’re the one that needs to work your way to the listeners when it comes to expanding your reach. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/10/20176 minutes, 31 seconds
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Should You Use Manual Bidding on Facebook Ads? | Ep. #374

In Episode #374, Eric and Neil discuss whether you should be using manual bidding for your Facebook ads. People have been running ads on Facebook for years now and still rely on the automatic bidding and optimization features for their ads. Tune in to learn what Eric and Neil prefer between the two and how you can know what option is best for you. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Should You Use Manual Bidding on Facebook Ads? 00:35 – People have been running ads on Facebook for a couple of years now 00:42 – People just rely on Facebook’s automatic bidding and automatic optimization 00:50 – As per any kind of marketing, you want to be testing all the time 00:53 – Eric has seen marketers who have switched to manual bidding 01:11 – You can set the manual bid on how much you’re willing to pay 01:36 – Every time Neil uses automatic bidding on Facebook, it is way higher than manual bidding 01:49 – Neil thinks manual bidding works better 02:00 – Neil saw a 20% increase on his automatic bidding price 02:10 – With Google, you can set the bidding to manual at first, then to automatic 02:30 – Figure out what your numbers are and just test the water 03:00 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool that helps you increase your conversion rate 03:46 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 03:53 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: People tend to rely on Facebook’s automatic bidding because it’s easier and less time consuming. Know your numbers and test the manual bidding option; it’s cheaper and you stay in control of your options. For ANY type of marketing you choose, you need to be testing it all the time. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/9/20174 minutes, 48 seconds
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How Many Links Do You Really Need to Rank Well? | Ep. #373

In Episode #373, Eric and Neil discuss how many links you really need to rank well. Tune in as Eric and Neil remind us of the TWO most important factors for SEO. They’ll also explain why The Penny Hoarder gets more traffic than Neil does and why Eric builds links for a post that is already driving traffic. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How Many Links Do You Really Need to Rank Well? 00:39 – Two main factors in SEO are content and links 00:57 – Eric and Neil uses Ahrefs 01:01 – Ahrefs has a keyword explorer tool that will show you the difficulty and guidelines for using a certain keyword 01:23 – The Penny Hoarder is a popular blog which was in Inc 500 list 01:32 – They make 8-figures/year in revenue 01:35 – The blog has more traffic than Neil’s blog 01:40 – They get more traffic because of their content 01:43 – Neil has more backlinks and domain authority than TPH 01:52 – “It just comes down to content” 01:58 – You don’t need too many backlinks 02:02 – You need MORE content 02:06 – If you want to build up your links, use infographics or Brian Dean’s Skyscraper Technique 02:25 – Eric didn’t build links for the top 5 keywords for which they’re ranking 02:46 – Focus on the domain authority 03:03 – Eric has one post that ranks for the most marketing keywords 03:16 – Eric has built links for that post to boost it 03:41 – Check Eric Enge's: Do Links Still Matter 04:05 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a heat mapping tool that helps you increase your conversion rate 04:52 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 04:58 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Content and links are the main factors for SEO—keep track of them. Having too many backlinks may not always boost your post; rather, focus on creating GREAT content. Check the posts whose keywords are ranking well and build links to boost that post. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/8/20175 minutes, 53 seconds
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Do Social Sharing Buttons Still Work? | Ep. #372

In Episode #372, Eric and Neil discuss whether social sharing buttons still work. Tune-in to learn whether social sharing buttons are effective in driving traffic to your site, how to use them properly if you still wish to use them, and an alternative to the buttons that is proven to work. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Do Social Sharing Buttons Still Work? 00:39 – Sumo is a plugin for social share buttons 00:47 – Eric personally uses Buffer to share 00:58 – Neil tracked the social share button clicks 01:03 – It drives traffic once in awhile 01:22 – The only way to get traffic from social share buttons are to integrate them within the post 01:30 – Click to tweet 01:34 – Having quotes or snippets within your blog post that is easy to share drives more traffic 01:45 – Integrating the buttons within the blog post is more effective than scrolling social buttons within the blog 02:05 – The percentage of clicks is NOT high 02:25 – For Eric, social sharing buttons don’t work 02:33 – If you still put them in, just choose the major social media sites 02:50 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool that helps you increase your conversion rate 03:41 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 03:46 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Social sharing buttons does work, but it needs to be integrated into the post. An alternative to social sharing buttons is adding a click to tweet somewhere in your post. If you still want social sharing buttons, just pick the major social media sites. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/7/20174 minutes, 41 seconds
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How to Get Started With Podcast Advertising | Ep. #371

In Episode #371, Eric and Neil discuss how to get started with podcast advertising. Podcast advertising is becoming more and more lucrative—especially for leading podcasters such as John Lee Dumas and Tim Ferriss. Tune in to learn how much you can earn in podcast advertising and how the process works. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Get Started With Podcast Advertising 00:36 – Podcast advertising can be lucrative 01:04 – You’re looking at cost per thousand impressions for what you can make in podcast advertising 01:14 – Range is anywhere from $15 to $40 01:34 – For more hands-off solutions, you can use Midroll’s service 02:25 – The earnings are per ad placement 02:36 – John Lee Dumas does a pre-roll then a post-roll 02:42 – Pre-roll is before the podcast starts and post-roll is after the podcast 02:49 – Tim Ferriss has 2 pre-roll ads and 2 post-roll ads 02:53 – John Lee Dumas has 2-3 ads per episode 03:09 – For a thousand listeners, you can get around $50 to $100 depending on the number of ads that you have 03:32 – Podcast advertising is also a branding play 03:50 – If you’re just about to start with podcast advertising, you can do it directly or opt for Midroll’s service 03:56 – if you’re a podcaster, people will start to reach out to you 03:59 – Freshbooks and Hostgator have approached Eric before 04:15 – Marketing School is more focused on growing the podcast rather than having ads 04:24 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool that will help you increase your conversion rate 05:17 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 05:21 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Podcast advertising can be pretty lucrative if you have a large following. As you become a more established podcaster, business will reach out to you for ad placements. Podcast advertising can be a branding play as well. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/6/20176 minutes, 17 seconds
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How to Determine Your One Key Metric | Ep. #370

In Episode #370, Eric and Neil discuss how to determine your one key metric. When you establish a set goal or priority, then all your tasks will follow suit to achieve that goal. But what IS that one measure that you look to as a company? Tune in to know what your one key metric is and why knowing what you’re after will set you up for success. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Determine Your One Key Metric 00:36 – Josh Elman coined the term "one key metric" 00:40 – When starting a business and using Twitter, your one key metric will be the number of tweets you want to hit 01:09 – First, determine how people are using your product—the core functionality of your product 01:20 – Then figure out if that one key metric is the one to go after, then work from there 01:35 – “Figure out what you’re really after and what’s going to impact that” 01:40 – If you want to increase your revenue, figure out the different sources of revenue 02:09 – Then you can have control and manage that one key metric 02:21 – The purpose of Airbnb is to book a place to stay 02:26 – The core action is searching and booking your accommodations 02:36 – Another example is Yelp where you find different local businesses and review them 03:18 – Neil’s one key metric for Crazy Egg is the number of tests done a day 03:43 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a heat mapping tool that helps you increase your conversion rate 04:28 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 04:33 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Knowing your one key metric helps you focus your tasks accordingly. Establish what you’re really after and what’s going to influence that. If you want to increase your revenue, then think solely on your sources of revenue. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/5/20175 minutes, 27 seconds
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What Drives More Traffic: Quality Content VS Quantity | Ep. #369

In Episode #369, Eric and Neil discuss what drives more traffic, quality content or quantity content. This is an age-old debate and the answer depends on pretty obvious factors such as the size of your team and budget. Tune in to hear the route Eric and Neil chose, why they chose it, and how YOU should make the decision between quality and quantity.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What Drives More Traffic: Quality Content VS Quantity 00:39 – Neil took the quality route 00:43 – Neil only publishes high quality content, but he doesn’t have a lot of it 00:59 – HubSpot’s is quite popular because they produce a LOT of content 01:28 – Eric talked to the managing editor of a website that gets 8M visits a month 01:35 – They hire bigger teams to produce larger quantities of content 01:41 – They often open on guest posts too 02:06 – From Eric’s data, it’s “more publishing, more quantity” 02:10 – Creating content around the news works very well 02:30 – Neil recommends starting out with quality content 02:46 – In 24 hours, TechCrunch can create around 29 posts, but not all are quality posts 03:05 – Go to Ahrefs and SEMrush to see what’s driving your competitors’ traffic 03:14 – Then make better versions of their blog posts 03:20 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which helps you increase your conversion rate 03:58 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 04:04 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: People can receive more value from high quality content. If you have the budget to create a large quantities of content; then this will be a great option for you. If you’re just starting out, focus on quality over quantity. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/4/20174 minutes, 59 seconds
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Why You Should Pay Attention To Facebook Groups | Ep. #368

In Episode #368, Eric and Neil discuss why you should pay attention to Facebook groups. Tune in to learn the pros of joining Facebook groups, starting your own for your company, and how to extract and give value to these online communities. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Why You Should Pay Attention To Facebook Groups 00:39 – Eric gets a lot of value from Facebook groups 00:43 – Eric follows Badass Marketers and Founders Facebook group run by Josh Fechter 00:50 – There’s a ton of marketing information he gains from the group 00:56 – Another group to follow: Young Entrepreneurs Council 01:00 – There’s a high level of engagement in these groups and people share them with others 01:18 – Facebook just launched a summit for Facebook groups 01:54 – You can search for terms in groups that are related to your niche 02:08 – Answer questions in groups—this will lead people to your website and build traffic 02:15 – When you build our own Facebook group, it builds a community with that will strongly support your brand 02:22 – Neil has a private Facebook group and most of its members help promote one another 02:56 – Find the group that has more signal than noise 03:11 – Eric highly recommends Badass Marketers and Founders 03:30 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which helps you increase your conversion rate 04:00 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 04:10 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: There’s a lot of VALUE to be had in Facebook groups—build your network and your following to increase your support. Join groups that are relevant to your niche. Be helpful with those in your Facebook groups—answer their questions and promote one another depending on the type of group that it is. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/3/20175 minutes, 3 seconds
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Is Blog Commenting Dead? | Ep. #367

In Episode #367, Eric and Neil discuss whether blog commenting is dead. Tune in to learn why blog commenting is NOT dead in Eric and Neil’s opinion. They’ll list the reasons why they still do it and explain the benefits you can gain from interacting with your audience. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Is Blog Commenting Dead? 01:05 – Nowadays, blog commenting still drives traffic, but not as much as it did before 01:13 – For niche blogs, blog commenting will still work 01:17 – What works is that people come to your blog and you build a rapport with them—because of this relationship, they are more likely to convert 01:45 – Some big publications have shut off their blog comments 02:00 – For Neil’s blog, which has educational value, people leave productive comments and build a relationship with him 02:15 – Neil has dedicated time to respond to the comments 02:42 – Even if there’s only one person who leaves a comment, you still have to respond 03:00 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool 03:45 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 03:54 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Blog commenting STILL works when it comes to driving traffic to your site. Build a rapport and relationship with your blog followers by responding to their comments. Blog commenting is NOT dead; in fact, it’s a tool that will help you increase your conversion rates. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/2/20174 minutes, 49 seconds
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Growth Is Getting Harder (And What You Can Do About It) | Ep. #366

In Episode #366, Eric and Neil discuss how growth is getting harder and what you can do about it. In terms of marketing, it seems that everything repeats itself. Now, more than ever, is the time to get CREATIVE in order to stand out. Tune in to learn how you can deal with the fast-paced, competitive market out there and the importance of keeping it fresh and original.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Growth Is Getting Harder (And What You Can Do About It) 00:36 – Today’s episode is inspired by Uber’s Andrew Chen who is well known in the growth network 00:55 – CPCs and the rise of ad blockers are getting higher 01:18 – “As growth gets harder, you have no choice but to get more creative” 01:24 – The main way to grow is to think outside the box and go after different channels 01:43 – Facebook has a saturation point and the ad prices are higher 01:57 – Aside from the sending people to landing pages from your Facebook ads, take your people to educational/press type articles 02:15 – It will all come down to CREATIVITY 02:38 – Everyone is getting smarter in regards to growth 02:50 – The competition is tougher 03:09 – Facebook and Google are still on the top list of apps 03:19 – Develop your own brand to stand out 03:37 – Building your brand with corporate personnel 03:50 – Amazon’s customers are loyal therefore, they will always have high conversion rates 04:08 – Beats by Dre entered a saturated market, but still manages to make sales 04:21 – Beats by Dre has a great design that becomes part of one’s lifestyle 04:30 – They pay celebrities to use Beats by Dre 04:40 – Alternatively, you can give out equity in exchange for promotion 04:45 – Vitamin Water gave out equity to promote their product 05:05 – Social media channels are copying each other 05:24 – You have to figure out a way to differentiate yourself from the competitors 06:00 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which helps you increase your conversion rate 06:33 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 06:45 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Leverage all channels that are available to grow your brand. The more creative you are, the more you will be able to adapt to the market and compete. Giving out equity is another way you can promote your brand. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/1/20177 minutes, 42 seconds
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3 Creative Ways to Mine For Leads | Ep. #365

In Episode #365, Eric and Neil discuss 3 creative ways to mine for leads. Sifting through your inbox for relevant leads is a real time-killer. Eric can get anywhere from 2K to 25K emails a month for his agency and, therefore, knows why it’s important to have a system in place to find those relevant leads. Tune-in to hear how Eric and Neil cut through the thousands of emails to find those key potential emails. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 3 Creative Ways to Mine For Leads 00:37 – Eric gets 2K to 25K emails a month for the agency 00:54 – Eric used to use Drip to get through their emails 01:04 – Now they use Clearbit Enrichment API and have plugged it into Slack 01:10 – When a big company comes in, the data will automatically be pushed into Slack, then to Salesforce, so people can jump on it and reach out 01:36 – Neil goes to their email list to check who’s there 01:45 – They’ll check the emails against their LinkedIn to see which connections are ones relevant 01:55 – They then send an email with a small introduction to those relevant leads 02:18 – When you get an introduction from another organization,you will more likely close a sale 02:31 – You can do targeted ads on LinkedIn, find people within an organization and send out a blast making sure they’re opening up their email 02:48 – Use Dux-Soup combined with LinkedIn Recruiter or Sales Navigator 03:13 – It will allow you to scroll around different profiles 03:44 – Datanyze can scrape the web and search for companies within a certain category 04:03 – It’s the enterprise version of Built With 04:27 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which helps you increase your conversion rate 05:25 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 03:50 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Leverage the tools that will help you find the relevant leads from your emails. LinkedIn is an excellent platform to employ targeted ads and find those relevant leads. Try to get referrals from organizations you already know; it’s almost a guaranteed sale. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/31/20176 minutes, 29 seconds
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7 Apps That Marketers Should Install On Their Phone | Ep. #364

In Episode #364, Eric and Neil discuss 7 apps that marketers should install on their phone. The ideas don’t stop flowing even though you’re on the move, so that’s why it’s good to have the right apps on mobile so you don’t miss a beat. Tune-in to know why these 7 apps are MUST-HAVES and how they can make your life as a marketer more convenient. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Apps That Marketers Should Install On Their Phone 00:35 – Hype Type app allows you to enhance your Instagram story 00:49 – It will make it look more engaging and professional 01:06 – Google Analytics app lets you see your website performance 01:23 – Facebook ads and AdWords apps let you manage your ads through your phone 01:41 – Adhawk helps you manage your AdWords and it has a better interface than Google AdWords 02:09 – The better interface makes it easier to use on mobile 02:14 – Fifth app is Buffer 02:22 – If you’re reading an article on mobile, there’s a Buffer button that allows you to share the article automatically 02:32 – You can also share saved articles in Pocket through Buffer 02:53 – Sixth app is Evernote 02:58 – You can put anything on Evernote 03:35 – It can be a notebook for your ideas 03:51 – Make sure to still be organized with your ideas when you write your notes 04:30 – Nuzzle surfaces the people you’re been following and identifies the signal from the noise 05:05 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which helps you increase your conversion rate 05:52 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 06:00 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Track your performance even while on mobile incase you need to act on a problem ASAP. Don’t let those ideas slip by, write them down on your trusted note-taking app. Leverage your mobile phone with the right apps to help ease your workflows. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/30/20176 minutes, 56 seconds
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How to Get Traffic From Google News | Ep. #363

In Episode #363, Eric and Neil discuss how to get more traffic from Google News. Eric is currently going through the process of what it takes to be featured on Google News. He breaks down the requirements of Google News as well as the BENEFITS for your company to be featured by this incredible source. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Get Traffic From Google News 00:37 – Google News is an incredible place where you can be featured 01:00 – Being featured as a company will drive more traffic 01:10 – You have to pass certain requirements in order to be featured 01:23 – You need unique URLS 01:33 – You need HTML articles 01:43 – They don’t accept audio files 01:46 – Create a Google news site map 01:54 – Eric is currently in the process of going through the Google News’ requirements 02:00 – They use Yoast plugin 02:18 – For Google News, you need to write content that is broad in scope 02:25 – If you do an article about Google, your traffic will boost 02:40 – The more broad the article is coupled with a higher click-through rate, the more people will tend to keep reading and generate more traffic 02:55 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which helps you increase your conversion rate 03:42 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries 03:50 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Being featured on Google News WILL drive more traffic to your website. Write articles with topics that are broad in scope and which lead to high click-through rate. Do your best to comply to every one of the requirements needed to be featured on Google News. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/29/20174 minutes, 45 seconds
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How Marketing Can Help Your Sales Team | Ep. #362

In Episode #362, Eric and Neil discuss how marketing can help your sales team. These two teams have the tendency to be at odds with each other when there is so much opportunity to benefit from one another. In fact, when marketers are successful at their job, it is easier for sales to close a deal as that brand awareness is already top of mind. Tune-in to learn how marketing helps your sales teams and why teamwork is always the way to success. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How Marketing Can Help Your Sales Team 00:43 – The more people that see your brand, the more your sales team can close a deal 00:58 – Neil does marketing case studies that focus on content marketing and press 01:28 – When Eric hears “I see your stuff everywhere,” that’s when he knows the marketing is working 01:46 – People can get to know you more on an intimate level from videos or podcasts 02:48 – A sales team isn’t as data driven as is the marketing team 02:59 – Marketing teams should use tools that will help the sales team understand what needs to be done 03:36 – Hubspot has tools for marketing and sales teams 03:55 – The worst thing you could do is participate in the “blame game” 04:12 – Sales and marketing teams should work together 04:38 – Look at the data and don’t focus on the complaints from your team 05:07 – Make sure you’re tracking your numbers 05:15 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which will help you see people’s behavior on your website 06:00 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to know more details 06:10 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: The more people see your brand, the easier it is for the sales team to close a deal. Marketing should work closely with their sales team—planning hand-in-hand and helping with each other’s weaknesses. Stay data driven; this will inform each and every step you make for your business. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/28/20177 minutes, 8 seconds
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How to Create Engaging Instagram Story Ads | Ep. #361

In Episode #361, Eric and Neil discuss how to create engaging Instagram story ads. Instagram is an effective tool that can be leveraged for your marketing strategy, but you need to know how to use it right. Tune in to learn how you construct an effective Instagram story and why Instagram is more beneficial for increasing brand awareness than it is for ROI. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Create Engaging Instagram Story Ads 00:55 – Instagram story ads are the ads that pop up in between Instagram stories 01:04 – Instagram story ads are similar to Snapchat story ads 01:15 – The only time that Eric watched an Instagram story ad was when it was from Brendon Buchard 01:21 – Brendon made his story ad look like the usual Instagram story 01:38 – It was a selfie video where Brendon was teaching 01:58 – Target who you need and want 02:33 – Your conversion will go up if you’re targeting the right profiles 02:40 – Most ads aren’t relevant to a person’s profile 02:58 – It is more advantageous for you to try and get 10K followers and above 03:11 – The swipe-up option is powerful and you can push people directly to your website 03:18 – Every Instagram ad needs to run for a long time for it to be effective 03:27 – Instagram is more for branding 03:42 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Olark which is a live chat software tool 03:56 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 03:59 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 for those in the US 04:04 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Any ad on Instagram needs a long period of time to work, there’s no instant ROI. Create Instagram story ads that are natural and don’t feel or look like an ad at all. Stay relevant to your target profiles. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/27/20174 minutes, 59 seconds
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7 Growth Hacking Examples You Can Learn From | Ep. #360

In Episode #360, Eric and Neil discuss 7 growth hacking examples you can learn from. Tune in to be inspired by how these companies skyrocketed their branding and acquired more customers using a few tactical strategies. If you want to grow your company effectively, it doesn’t hurt to look to the best! Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Growth Hacking Examples You Can Learn From 00:37 – First is Dropbox 00:40 – Dropbox used pay-per-click to acquire more users 00:51 – Dropbox was making $60 in revenue per customer 01:23 – Second is Airbnb’s growth story 01:29 – Airbnb got people to post on Craigslist 02:08 – Third is SEMrush 02:16 – SEMrush started with a free usage model with the option to upgrade 02:56 – Fourth is Hotmail 03:05 – Hotmail added “sent from Hotmail” at the end of their email to generate signups 03:38 – Fifth is Hubspot 03:43 – Hubspot is a content marketing machine which drives a lot of signups 04:00 – Hubspot also decided to create free tools 04:10 – Hubspot can generate more leads from their free tools at a lesser cost 04:26 – Sixth is the Paypal case study 04:31 – For every signup, they gave away $20, then reduced this amount over time 04:46 – eBay was originally owned by Paypal 05:00 – Startups create press 05:20 – Startups are directing Facebook and Google’s paid traffic to pages that have incredible content written about them 05:54 – By directing traffic, PPC isn’t that bad and the conversion is quite high 06:18 – This only works for an authoritative site; the quality of content you have is what attracts people to sign up 06:35 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Olark which is live chat software tool 06:48 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 06:52 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 for those in the US 07:00 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Make people WANT to know more about you and your product; the quality of your content is the means to do this. Offering an initial incentive can drive signups to your product. Create great press around your product to show the value of your product. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/26/20177 minutes, 54 seconds
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5 Tools That'll Help You Track Your Search Engine Rankings | Ep. #359

In Episode #359, Eric and Neil discuss 5 tools that’ll help you track your search engine rankings. Tune in to know the benefits of SEO tracking, why it’s good to see how your competitors are doing and how tracking can help you see what you need to tweak with your SEO. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 5 Tools That'll Help You Track Your Search Engine Rankings 00:36 – Search engine rankings are important if SEO rankings are important to you 00:46 – First is Google Search Console 00:58 – It’s not the best, but it’s a good starting point 01:04 – Second tool is Ahrefs 01:18 – You can compare your performance and your competitors’ performance as well 01:29 – Third is Authority Labs 01:38 – It is geared towards ranking 01:47 – You can see if your SEO efforts are paying off 02:01 – A Now Provided report shows you keyword opportunities 02:05 – Fourth is SerpBook which tracks your ranking accurately 02:31 – Fifth tool is SEMrush 02:41 – It is growing and updating quite fast 03:15 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Olark which is a live chat software tool 03:22 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 03:26 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 for those in the US 03:32 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Track your search engine ranking, especially if your SEO ranking is important to you. Consistently checking your ranking will help you see if your campaigns and efforts are working. If you track your competitor’s rankings as well, you will have an idea of how you can improve and revamp your strategies. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/25/20174 minutes, 27 seconds
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Are Focus Groups Still Worth the Investment for Market Research? | Ep. #358

In Episode #358, Eric and Neil discuss whether a focus group is still worth the investment for market research. Tune in to learn more about focus groups and how technology has played a major role in how we conduct market research today! Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Are Focus Groups Still Worth the Investment for Market Research? 00:38 – A focus group is when a group of people that are your ideal customers come to discuss a certain product that you may be launching 00:56 – Neil did a focus group that was paid by Yahoo 01:09 – The people discussed Yahoo and its competitors 01:50 – Focus groups were very effective before, but it won’t be as effective now 01:58 – Technology has changed the face of market research, people can find their answers online and surveys to collect information are done online as well 02:32 – Eric doesn’t see the need for an in-person focus group 03:02 – Mileage may still vary 03:12 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Olark which is a live chat software tool 03:24 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 03:30 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 for those in the US 03:26 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: A focus group is a group of your ideal customers who meet you in person to discuss a product. Focus groups were effective for market research before mass improvements were made in technology. If your targeted customers are seniors, focus groups might still work as they prefer face-to-face surveys and conversations. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/24/20174 minutes, 32 seconds
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3 Creative Ways to Attract Your Ideal Customer | Ep. #357

In Episode #357, Eric and Neil discuss 3 creative ways to attract your ideal customer. Tune in to learn how you can draw the most curated customers to your website without coming off as spam. They’ll also discuss the benefits of hosting an event with a curated guest list of your liking. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 3 Creative Ways to Attract Your Ideal Customer 00:40 – Eric usually throws a dinner with marketing directors 00:59 – People like doing business with people 01:36 – Emailing potential customers is another way 01:53 – Neil puts remarketing pixels in the email 02:04 – Eventually, people will click the links 02:20 – Eric uses Dux-Soup which enables you to scan profiles on LinkedIn 02:38 – You can set the search parameters 03:05 – Dux-Soup is $15 a month 03:15 – Caffeine can keep your screen on 03:40 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription of Olark which is a chat tool that you add to your site 03:54 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 03:58 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 for those in the US 04:05 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Hosting a dinner gives you the power you choose who to invite, making the dinner more exclusive. Customers will most likely click on your site when they see the value. Leverage online tools that can help you see who the right customers are for you. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/23/20175 minutes, 1 second
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7 Metrics You Ought to Monitor in Google Analytics | Ep. #356

In Episode #356, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 metrics you ought to monitor in Google Analytics. Tune in to learn how you can use these metrics in Google Analytics to drive more traffic to your site and increase your ROI.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Metrics You Ought to Monitor in Google Analytics 00:37 – First metric is the bounce rate 00:54 – You can check which pages are causing the bounce and do necessary adjustments 00:59 – Second metric is the search traffic 01:01 – You can monitor it daily and make weekly comparisons to see the trends 01:21 – Neil started adding different languages on their website 01:56 – Third metric is the conversion 02:02 – You should be looking at where your conversions are coming from and if you’re hitting your goals 02:22 – Fourth metric is the time on site 02:42 – Check your time on site alongside your bounce rate 02:53 – Fifth metric is the site speed 03:00 – Site speed is a ranking and experience factor 03:20 – Sixth metric is social referrals 03:46 – Neil won’t spend more money on Facebook ads for USA because of its strict algorithm 04:12 – Seventh metric is pages per session 04:30 – You can pull lessons from the well performing pages and duplicate them for your other pages 04:39 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: By paying attention to the metrics, you can track your progress and make the necessary adjustments. First study the social platform where you want to have paid ads to make sure your money doesn’t go down the drain. Set goals for your business to see if you’re on the right track. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/22/20175 minutes, 34 seconds
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How to Retain Your Customers | Ep. #355

In Episode #355, Eric and Neil discuss how to retain your customers. Customer experience has the largest impact when it comes to loyalty. When you treat your customers well—acknowledging their value as client and friend—they will stay true to you, refer you to others, and contribute to the long-term success of your company. Tune-in to find how you can keep your customers for the long haul. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Retain Your Customers 00:40 – People like dealing with people so visit your customers and build a relationship when you can 00:48 – It can be difficult at times, but you have to establish that relationship 01:17 – Add as much value as you can to your customers 01:24 – Your job is to make them look like a superstar so they’ll remember you forever 01:31 – Become their friend 01:44 – The onboarding experience affects retention more than anything else 01:50 – Look at the metrics for your onboarding 02:17 – For service-based businesses, Conversion Rate Experts will ask you about the experience 02:30 – They take the data to improve onboarding experiences and calls 02:48 – Some of Eric’s friends use Intercom for support 02:54 – Have great customer service 03:15 – It’s part of the experience 03:35 – Do what’s right for the customer 03:50 – Neil had a bad experience with a software company 04:08 – The owner didn’t assist Neil well 04:24 – Neil is a prime customer and when his order didn’t arrive on time, Amazon sent him a new product overnight and a rebate 05:25 – In the long run, a good experience will pay off 05:43 – People will remember how you made them feel! 06:15 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Build a relationship with your customers and consistently work to add value to them. Your customers as friends, know their worth when it comes to the lasting success of your company. Great customer service will keep your customers happy and satisfied—they’ll even be willing to refer you to others. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/21/20177 minutes, 13 seconds
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How to Build DA 70+ Links | Ep. #354

In Episode #354, Eric and Neil discuss how to build DA 70+ links. Tune in to learn how you can effectively build your DA links and the importance of having the BEST content in your respective field before approaching high DA sites you want to link back to you. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Build DA 70+ Links 00:34 – DA stands for domain authority with a scale of 1-100, 100 being the strongest 00:43 – The higher the domain authority is, the easier it is for you to boost your content 01:08 – Large publications usually have 60-90+ DA 01:24 – Marketing School’s Episode about writing for large publications 01:32 – Go to your competition, take their URL and put into Ahrefs 01:40 – You’ll see their backlinks, who’s linking to them and the articles they're pointing to 01:47 – Create better articles, hit those sites up, and ask for a link 01:53 – Neil finds this to be the most effective way 01:57 – Check Brian Dean’s skyscraper technique 02:00 – Check out Dean’s article on 10 ways to double your SEO traffic and 101 ways to double your SEO traffic on his website 02:56 – Building DA links is a timed game 03:06 – The best approach is to create great content and talk to the higher domain authority sites, asking them to link to you 03:23– That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Increase your domain authority by writing with large publications. If your content is better than you competitors, you have a higher chance of high DA sites linking to you. Building DA is a timed game; be patient and continue to be the best authority on a subject. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/20/20174 minutes, 19 seconds
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Should You Use Pop-ups? | Ep. #353

In Episode #353, Eric and Neil discuss whether or not you should use a pop-up. Tune in to hear Eric and Neil’s experience with pop-ups, why they still work, and how you can recoup your spending by using this tool. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Should You Use Pop-ups? 00:55 – Whether people like or hate pop-ups, they still use them because they work 01:04 – You should use pop-ups 01:13 – Use pop-ups when your visitor is about to leave your website 01:23 – Eric read a study that assessed whether a visitor left the website after seeing a pop-up 01:42 – The metrics stayed the same 01:56 – People still convert at the end of the day 02:16 – Hello Bar can be used for pop-ups 02:35 – You can recoup your spending through pop-ups 03:04 – There’s nothing wrong with pop-ups 03:10 – When your pop-up is great and people get value from it, they won’t hate you 03:27 – As Mark Cuban says “when you try to please everyone, you please no one” 03:30 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Pop-ups are still used today, because they WORK. Use pop-ups not when the visitor enters your website, but when they’re about to leave. Make sure your pop-up adds value to your customers and everyone walks away happy. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/19/20174 minutes, 26 seconds
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7 Advanced Segments You Ought to Set Up in Google Analytics | Ep. #352

In Episode #352, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 advanced segments you should be setting up in Google Analytics. Tune in to know how evaluating segmented data can improve your customers' user experience, provide you a picture of your search traffic per geographic region, and see who is actually spending on your website. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Advanced Segments You Ought to Set Up in Google Analytics 00:40 – Google analytics show you data 00:48 – With advanced segments, you can specify data and ‘slice and dice’ Google reports to look at the data based on the segments 01:10 – First, look at the regions where you generate most of your business from 01:12 – Create advanced segments around those countries 01:16 – Neil targets Brazil and other Spanish speaking countries with some European and US countries 01:26 – Neil can track the traffic from those regions 01:43 – Second is the people who have viewed 3 or more pages 02:00 – Third is the search traffic per country 02:09 – You can check how different regions are growing and declining 02:18 – By segmenting, you can be more specific about the reasons why there’s decline and growth 02:40 – Fourth is the visitors who have generated over $100 in revenue 02:57 – Fifth is session duration 03:00 – Neil created one that was under 40 seconds 03:12 – Another variation is over 40 seconds 03:38 – You can then start adjusting your website for a consistent user experience 03:56 – Sixth is the visitors whose search query is more than 4 words 04:07 – Avinash Kaushik’s advance segments 04:28 – Seventh is having goals set up whether you’re an e-commerce site or lead gen site 04:37 – Neil set up a segment related to transaction amounts 05:10 – After looking at the transactions, Neil will have an idea of what makes people spend more 05:33 – You can notice the patterns of people’s behavior on your website 05:50 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: While Google analytics show you data, advance segments will ‘slice and dice’ the specific data you want to evaluate. Take advantage of advance segments to create a better user experience on your website. Having a better knowledge on your customer’s behaviors can help you adjust for the problems on your website. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/18/20176 minutes, 47 seconds
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7 Chrome Extensions Every Marketer Ought to Use | Ep. #351

In Episode #351, Eric and Neil discuss 7 chrome extensions that every marketer ought to use. Tune in to learn how these chrome extensions can make your work as a marketer easier so that you’re using your time in a way that maximizes productivity! Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Chrome Extensions Every Marketer Ought to Use 00:34 – First extension is Zest—it has tons of marketing articles 00:54 – Keyword Everywhere is an extension that when you search anything, it pops in data on the search volume from Google 01:15 – It is useful for marketers because they can do keyword research through the Google browser 01:26 – Ghostery shows you the technology a website has 01:53 – Fourth is Save to Pocket 02:08 – Allows you to save anything for future reference 02:20 – Fifth is Buffer for social media sharing 02:37 – Sixth is Email Hunter 02:46 – It can figure out the email address of the profile you’re viewing 02:58 – Neil used Rapportive but LinkedIn discontinued it 03:14 – Last is TubeBuddy which shows you the tags that you should be using in YouTube, the tags of the video you’re watching, and your tags ranking 03:50 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Chrome extensions can help you enormously, especially if you usually work with Google browser. As a marketer, shifting through different websites or software can be time consuming making the use of extensions necessary. Leverage the online tools that you can use to streamline your marketing processes. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/17/20174 minutes, 51 seconds
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How to Get Press Like Richard Branson | Ep. #350

In Episode #350, Eric and Neil discuss how to get press like Richard Branson. Tune in to hear about Richard Branson’s unreal PR stunts that put Virgin company on the map! You’ll also find out why standing out and being bold is just what you need to do to make yourself memorable! Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Get Press Like Richard Branson 00:40 – Neil learned about how Richard Branson created Virgin during his speaking engagement at VTEX as an opening speaker for Richard Branson 01:28 – Richard did a crazy PR stunt when Virgin was just starting and didn’t have enough capital 01:44 – Richard used hot air balloons with their name on it so people would be exposed to the brand 01:56 – When the London Eye couldn’t be lifted from the ground, Richard had a blimp that flew over London Eye with the message “BA Can’t Get It Up” 02:28 – Richard went overboard for his company to grow at a rapid pace 02:38 – Richard lives his life how he wants it 03:06 – You have to do something remarkable to be memorable 03:45 – One thing to learn from Richard Branson is to create crazy and drastic stuff, especially when you’re just starting 04:06 – Don’t do something that everyone else is doing 04:12 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Richard Branson is known for his crazy, but effective PR stunts. When you’re just starting, do something memorable and remarkable. Stand out by being YOU. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/16/20175 minutes, 9 seconds
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How to Rank #1 in Google | Ep. #349

In Episode #349, Eric and Neil discuss how to rank #1 in Google. Tune in to learn how you can work your way up to the TOP of the Google search results and why being consistent and thorough with your content can skyrocket your ranking. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Rank #1 in Google 00:40 – The two main factors that affect ranking are your content and links 00:51 – Building backlinks becomes difficult over time 01:09 – Neil was at the SMX Conference and everyone was talking about links 01:20 – Neil found out over the years that Google values content more than they do links 01:27 – You want to get to Top 10 in the search result for any keyword you want to rank for 01:35 – You can use the Keyword Density Tool by SEObook 01:40 – Make sure your content is VERY thorough to get more search traffic in the long run 02:00 – Wikipedia is always the top search result for “Abraham Lincoln” 02:05 – The content is consistently growing 02:24 – Guest posting can also help your ranking and ROI 02:53 – Eric has a team that tracks their links using Pitchbox 03:23 – You can get a higher domain authority when you base your content on your keywords 03:37 – Ranking takes time 04:15 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Content and links are the main factors that account for your search ranking; but, at the end of the day, you should focus more on content. Be THOROUGH when you write your content—this will get you to the Top. Be patient and just continue to add value; your ranking will increase over time. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/15/20175 minutes, 11 seconds
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How to Hire a Blog Editor | Ep. #348

In Episode #348, Eric and Neil discuss how to hire a blog editor. Tune in to learn the tasks you can assign your prospective editor. Assess as much as you can before hiring an editor such as whether or not you they can work well with you. You’ll also find out why Neil prefers paying a flat rate rather than an hourly rate. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Hire a Blog Editor 00:55 – Eric has used ProBlogger to hire writers and editors 01:34 – Neil evaluates a team of editors by how they streamline a task 01:39 – Editors have to think of at least 20 variations of a headline 01:48 – Make sure the content is free of lapses 01:54 – Editors will also reach out to other editors that they’ve linked to through email 02:17 – Next is scheduling the posts in different social media sites through Buffer 02:40 – A blog editor makes sure the right content will post at the right time 03:00 – Blog editors need to have a process for how they get things done 03:40 – You can ask them if they can give you a sample of their work 03:50 – Neil hires editors who are also bloggers 04:07 – Neil usually hires someone to work on an article—he checks to see if they are on-time, organized and are doing a good job 04:30 – You can also have an editor on a per post basis 04:40 – Neil pays a flat rate of around $750-1K a month for 3 posts per week 04:56 – Neil doesn’t like to pay an hourly rate 05:51 – Hiring in-house allows you to have more control of the editor’s work 06:00 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: You should try out your editors first before hiring them. An editor should be a great writer—you can’t tweak content if you can’t write an article yourself. Pay your editors depending on the content they take care of and what you’ve agreed upon. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/14/20176 minutes, 57 seconds
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Why Do Big Brands Get Away With Spammy Link Building? | Ep. #347

In Episode #347, Eric and Neil discuss why big brands get away with spammy link building. Tune in to learn how Google has changed their algorithms, making businesses think twice about using shady link tactics. And even if these tactics work, find out why it’s still not recommended for you to use them. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Why Do Big Brands Get Away With Spammy Link Building? 00:44 – Big companies like Google and Amazon make hundreds of millions of links 00:50 – The over-optimization cup 01:01 – Once it overflows, you’ll get hit with penalties and adjustments 01:08 – A new site or brand has a smaller margin of error 02:06 – One of hardest indicators to manipulate is brand craze 02:10 – This is when more and more people are searching for your brand 02:30 – When Google knows that you’re a big brand, it’s harder for them to remove you 02:38 – Google just penalizes a big brand for shady link building 03:05 – Google notices that people will turn to other search engines when they don’t see the big brands from the search result 03:08 – Google now does not penalize big brands as easily 03:23 – A lot of industries are using shady link tactics 03:58 – Google has adapted different algorithms to determine if a brand should be penalized 04:30 – Google now tries to showcase the best sites first 04:27 – Viper Chill’s How 16 Companies Are Dominating the World’s Google Search Result 05:08 – Hearst Media started BestProducts 05:24 – The total number of visits skyrocketed in just a few months 06:05 – SEO out-playing still happens 06:29 – If you’re creating too much possibility by doing something wrong, it will look bad 06:46 – Shady tactics still work but is NOT recommended 07:00 – Top keywords from SEMrush 07:31 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: People tend to use a different search engines when they don’t see the brands that they want from the search results. Shady tactics are still being used today and while they work, they aren’t recommended. Google now shows the best sites first. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/13/20178 minutes, 27 seconds
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Is Public Speaking Worth It? | Ep. #346

In Episode #346, Eric and Neil discuss whether public speaking is worth it. Tune in to find out the benefits of public speaking, such as networking and increasing your brand awareness. Eric and Neil also discuss what they aim for whenever they participate in a speaking engagement. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Is Public Speaking Worth It? 00:50 – Neil was 20 years old when he started public speaking 01:14 – Speaking consistently within your space will eventually drive a business 01:26 – The content should be advanced 01:45 – You can get better offers if you’re a public speaker 02:01 – Eric was in Amsterdam a month ago and he talked with other public speakers 02:12 – Having a network of public speakers is a benefit for Eric 02:27 – The right people can introduce you to other people 02:38 – Public speaking is a great way to connect with people 02:50 – Eric will always aim for 1 good connection in every public speaking event that he does 03:00 – Neil observed that speaking outside of your country can get you better results 03:12 – Neil was in Brazil for VTexDay, and was an opening speaker for Richard Branson 03:25 – Neil and Richard were the only speakers on a specific day 03:44 – Neil has met different government officials, investors and business owners who are on the Forbes list 04:40 – “There’s a much higher ROI speaking in smaller markets that aren’t as competitive” 04:48 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Speaking consistently can help build your brand. Your content should be invaluable and well-prepared for your audience. Growing your network and increasing your brand awareness are some of the benefits of public speaking. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/12/20175 minutes, 44 seconds
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How to Become a Contributor For Well-Known Publications | Ep. #345

In Episode #345, Eric and Neil discuss how to become a contributor for well-known publications. Tune in to learn the strategies that will land you that GREAT deal—you only need one to make your efforts worth it. You’ll find out the importance of focusing on your content and connecting with editors and guest contributors. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Become a Contributor For Well Known Publications 00:47 – If you want to be a contributor for a specific publication, look at their format first 00:53 – Write something that is interesting to the editor while following their format 00:57 – Reach out to editors and try to help them out 01:06 – Check out other websites that are looking for guest bloggers through Google search 01:23 – It is true that you’re not going to generate a positive ROI from a guest post, but it takes ONE deal to make it worth it 01:47 – Neil wrote on a publication before and was spotted by a CEO and Neil made a 7 figure deal 02:35 – Guest writing will eventually pay off 02:44 – You can find editors on LinkedIn and find their emails though Hunter 02:57 – Be brief and try to help them 03:01 – The publications are more interested with content 03:07 – Most contributors are not that big in their space 03:30 – Other than emailing editors, you can reach out to guest contributors of a publication 03:35 – Network with them and try to help them 03:46 – After they get comfortable with you, ask them to introduce you to the editor 03:59 – When you get accepted, don’t backlink to your website because Google will know it 04:15 – Focus on building a brand 04:55 – The high DA links are not worth it 05:18 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Write something that will pique the editor’s interest and use their format. Try to network with guest contributors and ask them to introduce you to the editor. Focus on building a brand by creating GREAT content. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/11/20176 minutes, 14 seconds
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How to Attract Top Marketing Talent | Ep. #344

In Episode #344, Eric and Neil discuss how to attract TOP marketing talent. Tune in to learn how you can easily find the top marketing talent, how to leverage LinkedIn updates for making those contacts, and the importance of communicating who you are (as a company) to potential new recruits. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Attract Top Marketing Talent 00:36 – Eric just hired a number of new employees 00:55 – Finding great marketing talent is more difficult than finding a designer 01:25 – Eric blasts his lists every once in while with his jobs page from Workable 01:37 – From the applicant tracking system, Eric can monitor everything 01:51 – What Neil learned in recruiting is that possible recruits want to learn more about your company 02:06 – Create a video about your company 02:29 – Neil goes to LinkedIn to find people in the space and approach them 02:49 – Neil creates a great job description to send to people 03:35 – Most people are on LinkedIn and the best ones aren’t looking for a job 03:50 – Eric would sometimes invite a potential candidate to meet them and get to know them better 04:08 – Check out the Forced Hiring blog post on Growth Everywhere 04:12 – Mark Roberge of HubSpot shared how he hires people 04:42 – Eric and Neil are writing more updates on LinkedIn and Eric edited his profile, adding that he’s hiring 05:03 – There was a guy who reached out to Eric through LinkedIn 05:33 – Create a process and reach out to people 05:40 – Recruiters are useful, too 05:55 – They are worth the time and effort 06:04 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: People want to know about your company and having a video that describes your company makes hiring easier. LinkedIn updates have a wider reach so there’s a higher chance of people finding out that you’re hiring. Find out who are the great recruits from others’ recommendations. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/10/20176 minutes, 59 seconds
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How to Use Polls to Attract New Customers | Ep. #343

In Episode #343, Eric and Neil discuss how to use polls to attract new customers. Tune in to learn how you can use polls to engage and interact with your customers and, at the same time, attract new leads! Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Use Polls to Attract New Customers 00:40 – Neil was looking to acquire advertising companies that do pay per click management 00:47 – Neil had a poll on his website asking if people spend money on Google AdWords or Facebook ads 01:03 – Neil got 401 responses with 51% answering “yes” 01:22 – Neil modified the poll asking how much people spend on paid advertising 01:35 – Most of Eric’s clients leverage paid advertising 01:56 – Neil told Eric how he can leverage his leads using polls 02:29 – You can get people engaged through polls 02:47 – A poll is a way to have a conversation with your customer and not just a form that needs to be filled out 03:21 – Eric is considering removing Intercom and using chatbots, like ManyChat 03:30 – Eric will also try using polls 03:40 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Polls are a great way to engage with your customers and start a conversation. You can easily generate leads with polls—especially if you refrain from making it look like a form that needs to be filled out. A similar feature akin to polls is using Chatbots. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/9/20174 minutes, 34 seconds
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How to Leverage Quora Ads | Ep. #342

In Episode #342, Eric and Neil discuss how to leverage Quora ads. Tune in to learn why NOW is a good time to invest in Quora ads and the do’s and don’ts when it comes to answering a question to draw new business in. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Leverage Quora Ads 00:35 – Quora is a question and answer site that has raised a $100M round in June 2017 00:54 – Eric personally reads Quora 01:12 – Quora currently generates a lot of search traffic at the moment 01:19 – One of Eric’s clients, Lever, tracks the keyword applicant tracking system 01:31 – If you’re a content marketer on Quora, it is targeted and you can create articles that targets specific keywords easily 02:06 – Quora is a text-based content that sends people to a landing page 02:16 – With Quora, you want to answer their question and pitch them your product 02:24 – Quora is a mixture of using content marketing combined with paid advertising 03:13 – You can redirect people to search in Quora if you don’t want to pay for ads 03:18 – Quora ads are currently not that expensive 03:33 – Go to Quora.com/Business to know how to set up ads 03:43 – Answers that are in ad format don’t usually convert 04:52 – Your answers can give advice first, making them want more 05:00 – Do NOT pitch right away 05:05 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription of Drip which is an email automation tool 05:22 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 05:27 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 for those in the US 05:33 – For international listeners, just email [email protected] with your screenshot 05:40 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: People flock to Quora to hear answers for their questions from a variety of people. Quora ads aren’t as expensive as others, but is effective in converting. Do NOT pitch your product right away when you answer a question – give them advice, first. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/8/20176 minutes, 36 seconds
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What Pages on Your Site Should You Consider No-Indexing? | Ep. #341

In Episode #341, Eric and Neil discuss which pages on your site you should consider no-indexing. Tune in to learn what pages on your website are the BEST candidates for no-indexing and how no-indexing pages can affect your crawl budget for the better. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What Pages on Your Site Should You Consider No-Indexing? 00:38 – No-indexing is putting a code within your HTML that tells Google not to index the page 01:23 – Indexing a page can control your crawl budget 01:41 – You want to take your low-quality content to no-index 01:54 – Neil takes the pages that are not getting much traffic 02:00 – Neil takes them from Google Analytics that has less than 100 visitors from a search 02:30 – For e-commerce, you can consider no-indexing search pages 02:40 – Look at your Google Analytics to know which page to cut out 02:55 – Eric thinks that the category page isn’t useful and should be no-index 03:20 – No-index your paginated results 03:30 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription of Drip which is an email automation tool 03:52 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 03:55 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 for those in the US 04:00 – For international listeners, just email [email protected] 04:12 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: No-index the pages that are not creating traffic for your website. Checking your Google analytics can help you analyze which pages are supposed to be on no-index. Indexing pages can control your crawl budget. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/7/20175 minutes, 7 seconds
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How to Do Customer Development | Ep. #340

In Episode #340, Eric and Neil discuss how to do customer development. Tune in to learn the importance of getting every kind of customer’s feedback so that you can to adjust your sales strategy and boost your revenue, today! Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Do Customer Development 00:36 – Customer development is reaching out to customers and knowing their preferences and feedback 00:46 – The data and feedback improve what you’re offering so you can increase your revenue and MPS score 00:55 – You can use Qualaroo and SurveyMonkey to help you 01:05 – The two types of data are qualitative and quantitative data 01:06 – Quantitative is what you get from Google Analytics 01:11 – Qualitative is from customer development 01:20 – You can’t easily know the problem just by looking at the data 01:35 – You can get the qualitative data from talking to your customers 01:59 – One of Neil’s friend sells HDMI cables and other electronic devices 02:05 – Customers don’t buy from Neil’s friend’s site because he doesn’t offer free shipping 02:17 – Neil’s friend took the average cost of shipping, added it to the product price and offered free shipping 02:52 – Steve Blank’s 4-step framework 03:27 – Getting your customers on the phone is very important 03:37 – You want to solve your customer's’ problems 03:49 – Make adjustments from the feedback you receive 04:16 – You want to talk to every kind of customer, not just the one paying you 04:39 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription of Drip which is an email automation tool 04:56 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 04:59 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 for those in the US 05:05 – For international listeners, just email [email protected] 05:10 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Reach out to your competitors’ customers and those who left you—not just your paying customers. Having both qualitative and quantitative data will better inform the adjustments you can make to your product and services. Address the feedback and make the necessary adjustments. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/6/20176 minutes, 7 seconds
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How to Leverage Micro Influencers | Ep. #339

In Episode #339, Eric and Neil discuss how to leverage micro influencers. Micro influencers are those who have anywhere from thousands to 10K followers. When you get into the millions, you’re dealing with macro influencers. Tune in to learn if you should be reaching out to macro or micro influencers for the promotion of your business and why having just one influencer isn’t enough. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Leverage Micro Influencers 00:36 – Macro influencers are those who already have millions of followers on social media 00:49 – Micro influencers are those who have thousands or 10K followers and above 00:56 – They have the following on a specific niche 01:02 – Eric and Neil are micro influencers 01:37 – Most small businesses work with micro influencers 01:45 – Neil’s friend, who is in the fitness field, pays influencers to promote supplements and protein products 01:53 – When they employed a macro influencer who had millions of followers, the promotion didn’t convert to sales 02:08 – When a micro influencer, like a bodybuilder, posted about their products, they generated sales and the promotion cost was lower 02:23 – It’s not about the quantity, but the biggest influencer in your niche 02:50 – There are agencies nowadays who build influencer platforms 03:08 – Leveraging DM in Instagram 03:31 – Gary V’s the art of the DM 03:43 – When you want to work with micro influencers, you can’t just work with one 03:57 – When everyone talks about you in your space, it’s much more effective 04:12 – Having micro influencers is the same thing as running ads 04:20 – There are pricing guides in paying micro influencers 04:30 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Drip, which is an email automation tool 04:42 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 04:50 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 for those in the US 04:56 – For international listeners, just email [email protected] 05:50 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Find influencers who will not just drive people to your website, but will also convert those people into customers. Just like with ads, paying influencers is an investment that gets key people in your space talking about you. Micro influencers are much cheaper than macro influencers and will work in more specific niches. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/5/20175 minutes, 57 seconds
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Is Bing Worth Your Attention? | Ep. #338

In Episode #338, Eric and Neil discuss if Bing is worth your attention. Tune in to learn why you should hop on Bing if you’re reaching an older demographic and the benefits and tools offered by Bing that will drive your ROI. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Is Bing Worth Your Attention? 00:33 – Google search share is around 60% and Bing’s share growth is increasing faster 01:00 – Yahoo is at 12% which is next to Bing and the rest are just small share sites 01:12 – If you have things working out on Google, bring them to Bing 01:25 – Some of Eric’s clients that are using Google AdWords are on Bing as well 01:32 – Neil did tests with Bing and Bing has an older demographic 01:40 – If you’re targeting an older audience, Bing is a good channel for you 02:05 – Bing has some great SEO tools 02:11 – Search for Bing SEO Tools 02:48 – Bing is old, it works and drives positive ROI 02:55 – The cost of PPC (price per click) is cheaper 03:06 – Bing and Google don’t want to share the same top results 03:38 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1-year annual subscription to Drip which is an email service provider 04:10 – Rate, review and subscribe to Marketing School to win 04:13 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 to prove your subscription 04:30 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Bing is similar to Google; therefore, what you have on Google will probably work on Bing as well. Bing has SEO tools that make it easier for you to track your ranking on Bing. Bing is cheaper, it works well, and drives positive ROI. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/4/20175 minutes, 25 seconds
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How to Get Your Blog Readers to Come Back to Your Site | Ep. #337

In Episode #337, Eric and Neil discuss how to get your blog readers to come back to your site. Tune in to learn how you can keep your readers up to date on all your content, the importance of bringing your readers back to your website, and how being everywhere (on social media) results in your being top of mind! Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Get Your Blog Readers to Come Back to Your Site 00:35 – Retarget your readers 00:49 – Use OneSignal which is a push notification software 01:03 – You can get a high click through rate and it’s very effective 01:15 – Facebook Messenger bots and ads can turn your reader into a subscriber 01:21 – Chatfuel and ManyChat are bots for Messenger 01:38 – You can also build a sequence 01:45 – Another strategy is to collect emails 02:00 – Every time you publish a blog post, broadcast to them and link them back to your website 02:05 – It is good for engagement and sales in the future 02:14 – Create a great intro email 02:28 – Set up a workflow at Meet Edgar 02:34 – “You want to be everywhere” 02:54 – Once you get someone to subscribe to one of your channels, have an exit pop up that will ask them to subscribe to one of your other channels 03:36 – Doing the cross-motion with your social media channels makes it easier for your readers to come back 03:53 – There’s a higher chance of your readers seeing your updates if they are tuned in to all your social media channels 04:07 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Retargeting has always been a necessary action to take to make your readers circle back to your blog. Leverage as many social media channels as you can and ensure your readers are aware of all of them—this way, they won’t skip a beat. Be EVERYWHERE to be top of mind. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/3/20175 minutes, 2 seconds
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7 Tools to Help You Promote Your Content | Ep. #336

In Episode #336, Eric and Neil discuss 7 tools to help you promote your content. Tune in to learn these standout, effective tools that can elevate your content promotion. You’ll also find out why contacting those who follow your competitors can help you boost your own content promotion. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Tools to Help You Promote Your Content 00:46 – First is to use Facebook ads which has the boost post button 01:20 – Second is to use BuzzSumo where you can type in different keywords that relate to your article 01:27 – Click view shares and you’ll see the people who tweeted them, then email those people to promote yours 01:42 – Third is Meet Edgar which allows you to setup an automated queue of content in different channels 02:08 – Fourth is Ahrefs which will helps you find who’s linking your competitor’s content and you can message them to promote yours as well 02:29 – It doesn’t track traffic right away, but it will eventually 02:25 – Fifth is IFTTT or If This Then That or Zapier that automates certain workflows 03:14 – Sixth is going after broken links and using a broken link checker 03:36 – See who’s linking to the broken links and that has similar content to yours—and email them 04:11 – Last is Sniply which allows you to enhance every link that you share 04:50 – the link can be a link to a lead magnet 05:00 – Contact Eric and Neil for any tools you find valuable to the listeners of Marketing School 05:10 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Go directly to those people who share your competitor’s links; it may take time, but it works. Create a smooth workflow so you can maximize content promotion with your team. Different channels are now updating to cater to content promotion and this makes it easier to cross-post. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/2/20176 minutes, 6 seconds
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How to Rank Higher on YouTube | Ep. #335

In Episode #335, Eric and Neil discuss how to rank higher on YouTube. Tune in to learn how you can successfully get your video ranking to new heights on YouTube and why a putting out a 20-minute video is better than a 2-minute one. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Rank Higher on YouTube 00:51 – YouTube tags help the algorithm figure out what the video is about 01:06 – You have different keywords and you need to know which keyword drives traffic 01:16 – Check out Keyword Tool, SEMrush and Google Search Console for keyword performance 01:36 – YouTube looks at your engagement 01:54 – Between a shorter video and longer one; the longer one will rank higher because YouTube tracks the length of time viewers stay engaged with the video 02:18 – The longer people stay on YouTube, the more engaged they are and the more money YouTube makes from their ads 02:53 – If you want to build your watch time, think about building a playlist 03:03 – Playlists can get people to watch over time 03:31 – VIQ and TubeBuddy can help with the tags people are using on their videos and other statistics 03:56 – TubeBuddy’s tag explore can help you find recommended tags 04:10 – To do well, upload videos consistently and share them to other channels to increase engagement 04:27 – It takes time to see results on YouTube 04:44 – Neil sees improvements on his YouTube videos after promoting them everywhere 04:52 – Eric’s Growth Everywhere YouTube channel is growing on its own 05:06 – Eric learned that once you get 10K subscribers, you’ll start to grow fast 05:30 – There’s an inflection point 05:50 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: The longer your videos are, the greater your chance at a longer engagement time which will inevitably boost your ranking. Upload videos consistently and in large quantities if possible. From YouTube, promote your videos on as many channels as you can to establish your following and increase your engagement. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/1/20176 minutes, 46 seconds
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How to Be Top Of Mind | Ep. #334

In Episode #334, Eric and Neil discuss how to be top of mind. Tune in to learn how Eric and Neil became top of mind with the content they put out there. They give you all their strategies that will increase your following and resulting views so that you, too, can be top of mind in your industry!  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Be Top Of Mind 00:35 – Eric’s friends, John Hall of Influence & Co, just released a book called Top of Mind 00:45 – The content that Neil is creating is putting him at the top of mind 01:00 – In marketing, Neil believes in the rule of 7 01:05 – It’s hard to be the best at everything but doing something that is good enough and with quantity, it is much more effective 01:27 – Everyone has a different playbook 01:29 – Neil’s friend, Brian Dean from Backlinko, creates blog posts that he doesn’t write as frequently as Neil 01:36 – Brian’s blog posts gets more views but Neil beats him in quantity, resulting in Neil having more views 01:54 – Neil has daily videos and Brian has his once a month or once a week 02:02 – Brian’s videos have higher quality than Neil’s but Neil has more videos, so he will eventually get more traffic 02:12 – It makes Neil top of mind for viewers and an industry leader 02:22 – If you don’t have a big team, but want to be top of mind, do what Brian is doing 02:47 – Moz’s blog spot and content is much better than HubSpot's, but HubSpot gets more traffic from Google because of their volume 03:07 – Eric and Neil are getting messages from people who have seen them in different channels, making them top of mind 04:15 – To be top of mind, you have to do things consistently, longer, and with quantity 04:51 – “Go try and be top of mind” 04:55 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: It’s better to create something good enough and in large quantities, rather than just 1 perfect piece of content. To be top of mind, do things in consistently, over a longer time and in large quantities. Leverage on different channels so that people see you often and consider you a leading voice on the subject. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/30/20175 minutes, 48 seconds
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How to Create a Target Prospect List | Ep. #333

In Episode #333, Eric and Neil discuss how to create a target prospect list. Tune in to learn how a target prospect list is different from a simple prospect list. You’ll also see how a more targeted list creates a greater chance of conversion and stronger customer retention rate.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Create a Target Prospect List 00:57 – Find That Email helps you find email addresses 01:10 – Eric uses this for their prospect list for SEO purposes 01:20 – If you’re in the B2B space, you can generate inbound leads through SEO and content marketing, but the leads aren’t always targeted 01:46 – If you have a target prospect list, your marketing team can go after them and hit all the relevant leads 02:05 – To get relevant leads, look at your competitor’s customers 02:10 – You can go to Upwork and hire someone to check who’s using your competitor’s product and create a list for you 02:36 – Once you have the list, marketing should send them the emails 02:45 – Create ad campaigns on LinkedIn targeting specific companies or people 02:52 – Uploading an email list and doing targeted ads on Facebook is also an option 03:00 – Having a targeted list lowers the cost of your ad expenses because with just 1 closed deal, your ROI is high 03:23 – It takes time to get into the mind of the consumers and you have to show them your product consistently before they convert 03:47 – JustReachOut is good for finding the right journalist that you’re looking for 04:36 – Datanyze will show you everyone who’s using your competition’s product 04:50 – You can enrich the leads who opt-in on your email and reach out to them based on the technology they’re using on the website 05:15 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: The chances of closing a deal is higher with a target prospect list. Customer conversion takes time—you have to be consistently on the top of people’s minds. Reach out to your target prospect list on every platform or channel. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/29/20176 minutes, 12 seconds
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Should You Document or Create Content? | Ep. #332

In Episode #332, Eric and Neil discuss if you should document or create content. Tune in to learn the difference between documenting and creating a content and why your personality and lifestyle are key factors for deciding what’s best for you. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Should You Document or Create Content? 00:38 – Instead of thinking about your new content, why not just document what you’re doing 00:47 – Logic is, when you document what you’re doing, people can pick up lessons from that 01:00 – Gary V and Casey Neistat are always vlogging and there is still so much information you can gain from them 01:12 – Gary V usually just walks around in his office and shows his daily life 01:31 – It will also depend on your personality type 01:49 – Neil describes himself as a creator, so he creates videos with new information 02:15 – Focus on what works for you 02:49 – Eric can do both, but he prefers to create videos and plan ahead of time 03:15 – Having a process is important 03:32 – Eric is currently creating a reality series where they go into people’s offices 03:55 – Eric is experimenting 04:00 – Don’t force yourself into something that you’re not naturally good at 04:08 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: When you document your daily routine, it’s amazing what people can learn from watching you. Do what works best for you and what you’re comfortable doing. You can always experiment with both documenting what you do and creating content to see what fits you and your lifestyle. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/28/20175 minutes, 4 seconds
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How to Find Influencers on Instagram | Ep. #331

In Episode #331, Eric and Neil discuss how to find influencers on Instagram. Tune in to learn how you can find influencers that are popular in your industry. Eric and Neil discuss the easiest and fastest way to get going with an influencer and why they think Instagram is gold. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Find Influencers on Instagram 00:38 – There are companies who provide influencers but they’re expensive 00:45 – There are also some direct influencers, but it’s difficult to negotiate with them 00:56 – Neil suggests trying to get to know one influencer first 01:04 – You can then go to different influencers’ parties 01:12 – Offer that influencer a “part-time job” then he will also ask his influencer friends 01:29 – It saves money and is quite easier than going through a third party 01:50 – The same tactic works for most social media channels 02:06 – The influencers reply faster and work quicker 02:28 – Eric has invested in an influencer marketing/AdWords platform 02:38 – There’s gold on Instagram 03:02 – You can leverage the search function on Instagram 03:14 – Find the top posts and top pages and reach out to those people 03:56 – Dig deeper on Instagram 04:18 – Gary V’s video regarding Instagram 04:43 – Go to targeted influencers in your space 04:50 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Find an influencer, offer him or her a “part-time job” and they will reach out to other influencers. Instagram is a fantastic place to look for influencers—leverage it for your marketing. Make sure your influencer is huge in your space or it’ll be a waste and will not convert. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/27/20175 minutes, 46 seconds
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When You Should Be Upgrading, Consolidating or Deleting Your Content | Ep. #330

In Episode #330, Eric and Neil discuss when you should be upgrading, consolidating or deleting your content. Tune in to learn how updating your content can increase your traffic significantly, what’s worth deleting, and the benefit of consolidating similar articles of content. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: When You Should Be Upgrading, Consolidating or Deleting Your Content 00:43 – Neil doesn’t delete that much content 00:45 – Neil did this with Crazy Egg’s content that was over one year old and had less than a hundred visitors 00:59 – Neil didn’t really delete the content, he just unpublished the articles on WordPress 01:09 – The traffic didn’t go up or down 01:21 – Over time, content will get more traffic or less traffic 01:41 – If the content continues to go up, there’s no modification needed 01:44 – When the content goes down, they modify it from the metrics in Google Analytics 02:17 – Neil just updates his content 02:30 – Eric sees a 30% increase in updated content 02:37 – Eric will only delete content that is completely irrelevant or outdated 02:58 – Check out an episode from Pat Flynn’s podcast 03:34 – Eric consolidates content that are almost the same and that are competing in rank 03:48 – Hub and Spoke marketing 04:09 – Neil is getting 30-60% when he updates his content 04:40 – Update the posts that are generating traffic already 04:49 – Neil sorts their content through Google Search Console by the most popular and updates them 04:58 – Wikipedia’s content is always updated 05:17 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Updating content that is already getting traffic can further increase your traffic. Consolidate the content that is very similar—this is the best thing to do so that they don’t compete for rank which using the same keywords. You don’t have to delete content; they may be of use someday. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/26/20176 minutes, 14 seconds
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What Are Alexa Skills (and How to Leverage This)? | Ep. #329

In Episode #329, Eric and Neil discuss what Alexa Skills are and how to leverage this. Tune in to find out how Alexa makes your life convenient and how Alexa Skills can help your customers access your product or podcast with ease. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What Are Alexa Skills (and How to Leverage This)? 00:46 – You can teach Alexa new skills and reach different types of customers 01:01 – You can ask Alexa to play specific podcasts for you 01:29 – “It makes your life really convenient” 01:35 – Alexa automates your whole life 02:28 – If you have an Echo, you can listen to Marketing School by adding the skill 02:46 – From Alexa skill, Marketing school has had 136 new customers, 309 new plays and 6 plays per hour 03:24 – Don’t expect amazing results from the Alexa yet, but it should work out well 03:40 – If you’re in the consumer space, you should be leveraging Alexa but it’s not as important for B2B 03:55 – When someone listens to something over and over, it will be on the top of their head 04:22 – Listening to podcasts is powerful 04:57 – Just search for Alexa Skills Kit 05:05 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Alexa automates your whole life. Consumers can easily consume your product or podcasts through Alexa Skill. Alexa Skills can track the new customers’ behavior right on the platform. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/25/20176 minutes, 1 second
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What Are Gmail Ads (and How to Leverage Them)? | Ep. #328

In Episode #328, Eric and Neil discuss what Gmail ads are and how to leverage them. Tune in to learn how you can get creative with Gmail ads and why they are more valuable for B2B than B2C. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What Are Gmail Ads (and How to Leverage Them)? 00:44 – Gmail ads are what you can see on your promotions tab when you open up your emails 01:04 – There are also some ads above your email inbox and when you click on your Gmail 01:15 – You can target specific keywords and be creative with Gmail ads 01:27 – Neil has been using Gmail ads for awhile 01:33 – For Neil, Gmail ads don’t convert as much as direct AdWords 01:42 – Conversions with Google search list is much higher for Neil 01:46 – Gmail is much cheaper though 02:02 – Eric uses Pepsi and Coca Cola as a sample to target specific keywords in Gmail ads 02:30 – You can target specific people with Gmail ads, too 02:45 – From Eric’s observations, Gmail ads convert more for people who are 40 years old and up 03:02 – Neil finds Gmail ads working well for B2B rather than B2C 03:50 – You can test it first 04:00 – Neil has a blog about Gmail ads and Eric has one on Single Grain 04:10 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Targeting specific keywords can be done through Gmail Ads. Gmail ads are still a good option for marketing, especially if you’re looking for a budget-wise channel. Test every campaign that you do and track your conversion rate to see if it’s worth it.  Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/24/20175 minutes, 8 seconds
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7 Things to Consider Before Investing in Facebook Ads | Ep. #327

In Episode #327, Eric and Neil discuss 7 things to consider before investing in Facebook ads. Tune in to learn how to successfully use Facebook ads and the checklist you should keep before putting your money down. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Things to Consider Before Investing in Facebook Ads 00:35 – First is to know your audience 00:48 – You should know your target before spending money 01:10 – Second is to make sure you know what you’re promoting and that it is proven 01:24 – It is important to test what you’re promoting and its conversion in other channels 01:48 – Optimize your funnel and conversion rates in other channels before going into Facebook 01:53 – Third is to have goals set up 02:10 – Figure out your key indicators 02:20 – “What gets measured gets managed” 02:23 – Fourth is to have a testing budget 02:45 – You need to do the testing in chunks or increments 02:57 – Fifth is to know the different formats when you’re starting out 03:15 – Settle on one format first 03:26 – Sixth is how you’re going to get your creative work done 03:50 – Think about how you’re going to make your ad images on a consistent basis 04:04 – Keep rotating your creatives 04:15 – Eric uses Design Pickle for their visuals 04:30 – Last is to make you’re split testing and your results are statistically significant 05:00 – Eric uses AdEspresso to manage ads 05:13 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Knowing your audience helps you target them well—making your spending worth it. Track your funnel and conversion rate from other channels before trying it in Facebook ads. Facebook ads work well if you know how do it the right way. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/23/20176 minutes, 11 seconds
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How to Use Facebook Audience Insights to Create Highly Targeted Ads | Ep. #326

In Episode #326, Eric and Neil discuss how to use Facebook Audience Insights to create highly targeted ads. Tune in to learn how you make the most out of Facebook ads by using Audience Insights and why you have to dump your generic tags in Facebook ads. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Use Facebook Audience Insights to Create Highly Targeted Ads 00:41 – Go to your Facebook Ads Manager and look at your Audience Insights tab 01:06 – You can target specific people using the tab 01:37 – It will help you make better ads 01:48 – You’re wasting money if your ads are not targeted 01:56 – Focus on your ROI by creating a targeted niche segment 02:12 – Generic tags do not work 02:23 – You need to be specific with Facebook Ads 02:40 – You have to target people’s interests 03:08 – Eric pulled out his Audience Insights for his Growth Everywhere podcast and he can see that 68% of his audience are men and 32% are women 03:22 – It also shows different lifestyles, relationship statuses and levels of educational attainment 04:00 – Neil advises to be careful to not overanalyze the data 04:25 – Neil tested on Facebook that women convert more on ads than men 04:41 – Just don’t look at the data and make assumptions off of it 04:50 – Eric looks at Pages Like which is helpful, too 05:12 – There’s also a purchases section which shows your audience’s purchase behavior 05:40 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Audience Insights allows you to create a more targeted ad so you’re not letting your money go down the drain. Don’t over analyze the data you get and rely on what you see—do your research account for the results from your other tests. There are a lot of Facebook ad features that need to be leveraged; you can get your ROI back in no time. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/22/20176 minutes, 36 seconds
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Why You Ought to Leverage Call Tracking | Ep. #325

In Episode #325, Eric and Neil discuss why you ought to leverage call tracking. Tune in to learn how to find out the sources of your phone calls and how tracking your phone calls enables you to see which campaigns are working and which ones are not. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Why You Ought to Leverage Call Tracking 00:34 – Call tracking is tracking which traffic source is generating the phone calls you receive 01:04 – Getting someone on phone is better that just filling out a lead form 01:24 – Neil uses CallFire for call tracking 01:38 – Eric uses CallRail where you can also set different numbers for different campaigns 01:57 – It is important to know who is coming in so you can optimize it 02:20 – You can be in control of the phone calls that are coming in 02:43 – Search for Google AdWords call tracking to find other informative resources when you’re just starting 02:57 – Call tracking is affordable and it works 03:05 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: You have a greater chance of getting a hold of your customers when you’re able to get them on the phone rather than having them fill out a lead form. Call tracking allows you to track which campaigns and keywords are working for you. Try call tracking because it’s affordable and it works. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/21/20174 minutes, 1 second
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Why You Should Host Marketing Meetups | Ep. #324

In Episode #324, Eric and Neil discuss why you should host marketing meetups. Tune in to learn how you can benefit by either attending or hosting meetups consistently and why the focus should be one what you can learn from a meetup—not how many deals you can make. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Why You Should Host Marketing Meetups 00:37 – Neil has never hosted a marketing meetup but has been to Eric’s 00:42 – Marketing meetups are an awesome place to learn from others 00:53 – You can grow your network through meetups 01:03 – You can accelerate your learning in meetups 01:17 – Eric tries to keep the meetups he organizes small and intimate 01:25 – Having just around 25 people makes connections easier and stronger 01:57 – A meetup doesn’t always have to be an entrepreneurial meetup 02:04 – Meetups are good for recruiting 02:27 – “It’s about being top of the line” 02:59 – Figure out how you can take your online stuff offline 03:08 – The best use of a meetup is to learn MORE 03:36 – Don’t have too many expectations, meeting one new person is enough 04:30 – Meeting people consistently will compound eventually 04:33 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Meetups are great way to increase your network and learn more. Don’t go on a meetup thinking that you will go home with so many new deals, just enjoy the day. When organizing a meetup, try to keep it small and intimate so it’s easier to make those connections. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/20/20175 minutes, 29 seconds
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How to Create Professional YouTube Ads for Under $100 | Ep. #323

In Episode #323, Eric and Neil discuss how to create professional YouTube ads for under $100. Tune in to learn the tools that can help you create more cost-effective, but professional YouTube video ads and why Tai Lopez is being followed and copied by almost everyone. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Create Professional YouTube Ads for Under $100 00:35 – Animoto allows you to weave different images together and create a simple video 00:50 – It looks professional and they have a free trial 01:05 – There are people on Fiverr who make videos for YouTube 01:13 – Using PowerPoint Presentations and recording your screen using a screen recorder gives you a video that you can upload on YouTube 01:31 – The ads that work best are the ones with better scripts and messages 01:43 – Tai Lopez creates ads from his phone 02:01 – It is more realistic and you have to go against the grain 02:15 – It can be more relatable and convert better 02:41 – It’s not about the video quality, but about the SCRIPT 03:18 – There are a lot of video marketers now who uses Tai Lopez’ strategy in recording videos 04:14 – Veeroll allows you to generate video ads quickly 04:42 – Focus on the script that for your video ad 04:53 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: You can create videos using a screen recorder or PowerPoint that can easily be uploaded on YouTube. If you can afford it, you can hire people to make videos for you. It’s not about the video quality, but the quality of your message that determines the success of your YouTube video. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/19/20175 minutes, 48 seconds
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How Do You Know If Your SEO Efforts Are Paying Off? | Ep. #322

In Episode #322, Eric and Neil discuss how you will know if your SEO efforts are paying off. Tune in to learn the tools that you can use to track your ranking and why it pays to be patient with SEO. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How Do You Know If Your SEO Efforts Are Paying Off? 00:39 – Eric uses a rank tracker called Authority Labs 00:49 – It has a section for organic traffic called “Now Provide” 01:10 – You want to know if your keyword traffic is increasing or decreasing 01:33 – Google Search Console will show you how many impressions your listings are getting 01:49 – Impressions are the number of people seeing your listings, but are not clicking on them 02:06 – Your impression time should go up eventually 02:45 – You have to stay patient with SEO 03:29 – Google Analytics is also an option for you to use 03:45 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: SEO takes time to see the results; be patient and you will see the outcomes. Tracking your keyword effectiveness and traffic will inform you on which words work and which need tweaking. Before your click rate goes up, your impressions should go up first. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/18/20174 minutes, 40 seconds
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What Is Google My Business (and How You Can Leverage It)? | Ep. #321

In Episode #321, Eric and Neil discuss what Google My Business is. Tune in to learn how you can leverage Google local listings and how it can BOOST your sales and search ranking. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What Is Google My Business (and How You Can Leverage It)? 00:34 – Google My Business allows to create a free business listing on Google 00:41 – You can claim your business and verify it 00:57 – Neil claimed his address and verified himself through Google My Business 01:30 – The thing with Google My Business is that you can have multiple spots if you have multiple locations 01:55 – You need to get the reviews going, too 02:09 – You need to be descriptive and explain what you do 02:30 – There are annual guides and you’ll turn up better on Google searches 02:43 – Your SEO and links still matter 02:56 – Locksmith just claimed a bunch of listings and their sales went up 03:32 – Eric has claimed a few listings for himself 04:00 – Just don’t abuse it 04:09 – You can also check your listings at Google Analytics 04:25 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Claiming your listing on Google gets you better chances for turning up on searches. At the end of the day, good reviews, SEO and links still matter to the customers. Don’t abuse the system, because Google can get you suspended. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/17/20175 minutes, 18 seconds
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Should You Send Gifts to Your Customers? | Ep. #320

In Episode #320, Eric and Neil discuss whether should you send gifts to your customers. Tune in to learn gift ideas for your clients, the benefits of being generous, and the importance of showing appreciation to your clients! Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Should You Send Gifts to Your Customers? 00:34 – Neil is a big believer of sending gifts regardless of whether it is a high-paying or not 00:42 – It creates a ton of loyalty 00:48 – You can give your high-paying customer something more personalized 01:10 – Add a personal note to the gift 01:30 – For lower-paying customers, you can send them “Thank You” postcards 01:58 – For sending postcards, you can use Letter Friend 02:18 – Gemnote sends premium gifts to companies 02:26 – Giftology is a book that is packaged in a leather bag 03:12 – The lifetime value of customers in the consulting world is high 03:19 – Eric wants to give memorable gifts 03:26 – The most memorable gift Eric has received from a company is a battery pack from The RD Summit Brazilian Conference 04:04 – Eric has started looking at some of the best headphones and has sent them to their clients 04:24 – You’re creating goodwill and they will remember you 04:43 – Whatever you send, make sure it ties back to what you’re doing 05:27 – Do your research and look for what is relevant to your client and your business 05:40 – People like to do business at the end of the day so you have to know your client 05:48 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Regardless of the amount a client is paying you, you should send them all a token gift of appreciation. Giving gifts to your clients creates loyalty. Whatever you send, make sure it is relevant to your business and to your client, so DO your research. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/16/20176 minutes, 44 seconds
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What Are Ringless Voicemails (and How You Can Leverage Them)? | Ep. #319

In Episode #319, Eric and Neil discuss what ringless voicemails are and how you can leverage them. Tune in to learn the benefits of sending personalized ringless voicemails to your customers and how it can help you get a higher open rate. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What Are Ringless Voicemails (and How You Can Leverage Them)? 00:40 – Ringless voicemail is dropping a voicemail into someone’s phone without their phone ringing 00:50 – Eric and Neil don’t pick up much of their phone calls 01:23 – You can use ringless voicemail when someone opts into your email list 01:34 – You drop the voicemail after the opt-in 01:56 – It is more personalized and the open rate is higher 02:11 – Eric has used Stratics Network and Slybroadcast for ringless voicemail 02:50 – A possible problem is when your voicemail sounds like an automated recording 03:23 – People will know if they’re automated, so they won’t respond and may just ignore them 03:33 – Personalized messages are more likely to work 04:16 – In marketing, the moment it feels too pitchy or inauthentic, it’s not going to work 04:48 – Adobe has recently launched a product that can mimic voices, so you can try that 05:04 – Make the voicemail personally tailored to your customers 05:33 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Ringless voicemails are a great way to make a connection with your customers. In marketing, people tend to ignore pitchy and automated recordings; so don’t use them. Make your voicemails personally tailored to your customers. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/15/20176 minutes, 31 seconds
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What Is SMS Marketing (and How You Can Leverage It)? | Ep. #318

In Episode #318, Eric and Neil discuss what SMS marketing is. Tune in to learn how you can optimize your SMS campaigns and increase those open rates! Eric and Neil also discuss what NOT to do when it comes to SMS. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What Is SMS Marketing (and How You Can Leverage It) 00:42 – SMS stands for Short Method Service 01:07 – If someone opts in to your email list and you’re able to get his number, send them a message 01:12 – Open rates for text messages are higher 01:47 – Neil uses SMS for reminders with their marketing campaigns 02:15 – Neil sends SMS reminders for his webinars 02:56 – Events should have people asking for attendees’ phone numbers 03:38 – When you’re closing a deal, send them a SMS and give them a little value 04:11 – When you have leads coming to your site or from WordPress, the details can push them through Zapier then Twilio 04:40 – You can do immediate action depending on the lead’s budget 05:24 – Call Loop can help you send SMS back and forth 06:03 – Tatango is what Neil uses, too 06:18 – Don’t be spammy in sending SMS; be respectful! 06:51 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: SMS can be sent out as a reminder for your customers for marketing campaigns or webinars. Be responsible and respectful in your SMS campaigns—do NOT be spammy. Leverage SMS marketing and provide value for your customers to increase those open rates. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/14/20177 minutes, 49 seconds
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Are Chatbots Really Worth It? | Ep. #308

In Episode #308, Eric and Neil discuss if chatbots are really worth it. Since chatbots are still in its early days, the effectiveness and profitability of the tool is very much debatable. Eric and Neil discuss the tests that they’ve run and lay out the benefits as well as the weaknesses they’ve encountered. At the end of the day, the incredible open and click through rates from using chatbots is something that CANNOT be ignored. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:30 – Today’s topic: Are Chatbots Really Worth It? 00:41 – Eric was moderating a panel with a guy from Hubspot and Wordstream 00:53 – Eric’s open rates was about 80%, his friend was at 94% 01:07 – A broadcast through email can get you 20-30% open rate, with 5% click rate 01:14 – With chatbots 80-94%, at 50% click rates 01:40 – Neil says it’s about opportunity costs 02:21 – Neil was doing a test the other day and found that the opt-in rate was still quite low 02:38 – Open rates are great, but opt-in rate needs to be increased somehow—this may get better in a few months 02:56 – Send your bot to ManyChat or Chatfuel and you’ll have a URL to drive traffic to 03:12 – Eric runs a page post engagement ad where people leave a comment if they’re interested and he then gets their email 03:33 – You can get a subscriber for a couple cents 03:48 – You can also get people to click on a link that brings people to your landing page and then they can message you directly 03:54 – Manychat will help you make widgets and landing pages 04:16 – Eric ran a small test, received 300 subscribers and paid about 50 cents per subscriber 04:34 – Neil: The question is can you make them profitable? 04:47 – Eric shares a story about a guy who directed his traffic to his chatbots as opposed to closing them in a webinar—he was able to make $400K in sales that way 05:13 – Your mileage may vary in regards to sales from using chatbots, but it’s worth testing 05:21 – Neil says chatbots are still its early days and to not expect that these open and click through rates will stick; they will decrease over time just like everything else 05:46 – Eric and Neil will keep a close eye on this trend of using chatbots so stay tuned for future episodes 05:52 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Chatbots have the ability to get you email subscribers for a couple of cents an email—it’s worth looking into just for this reason alone. Just like every other tool you use in marketing, test to see if chatbots will help you convert to real, profitable sales. Direct your traffic from your webinars to your chatbots; using them in conjunction can play to the strengths of each tool. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/13/20176 minutes, 49 seconds
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7 Things to Consider Before You Start Accepting Guest Blogs | Ep. #317

In Episode #317, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 things to consider before you start accepting guest blogs. Tune in to learn how you can carefully evaluate your potential guest bloggers so that your website maintains its quality and consistency. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Things to Consider Before You Start Accepting Guest Blogs 00:35 – First is to make sure that you’re ready to deal with spam 00:41 – There are people who will try to sell links on your website, which will get you penalized by Google 00:48 – Be sure that whatever you’re accepting, people aren’t shoving in irrelevant links 01:00 – Second is to ask for 3 links to their most impressive articles 01:11 – It will give you a quick idea of their writing style 01:24 – You still want to add value 01:42 – Make sure that the people are authoritative 01:49 – Authoritative people won’t pass junk 02:05 – Make sure the content quality stays high 02:10 – Fourth is to ask why they want to do it 02:40 – Fifth is when accepting guest posts, make sure you’re still building a community 03:05 – Make rules for these people so there will still be growth 03:40 – Sixth is to ask for a couple of potential article titles and what will be a good fit for the website 03:58 – It can be an evaluation point 04:24 – Seventh is you want to keep new and fresh content; run their content on Copyscape to check its authenticity 04:55 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Watch out for guest blogs who will try to sell links on your website. Ask questions that will help you evaluate the guest blogger’s motive and relevancy for your website. Make sure you’re building a community within your guest blogs and make them adhere to your rules for consistency. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/12/20175 minutes, 51 seconds
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7 Tools to Help You Promote Evergreen Content | Ep. #316

In Episode #316, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 tools to help you promote evergreen content. Tune in to learn which tools you can use to leverage your evergreen content to achieve that better ranking in Google and promote your best stuff!  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Tools to Help You Promote Evergreen Content 00:34 – First, Meet Edgar allows you to schedule posts on different social media sites 00:49 – Clean it up for things that are no longer relevant or for concepts that no longer apply 01:01 – Second is Ahrefs 01:03 – Type in the competitor URL that has similar posts, see who are linking out to your competitor and reach out to them 01:12 – It’s easy to do and provides great results, but is time intensive 01:35 – BuzzSumo can help you find posts and links that have a lot of social shares 01:55 – Build out a prospect list and reach out to people who shared them 02:12 – Fourth is Google Search Console 02:23 – For the posts that are gaining much traffic, look at the keywords that are driving you traffic, download the CSV file, take those keywords and innovate them within your content 02:45 – Repurpose your evergreen content 02:58 – Repurposing is similar to promoting it 03:29 – Your evergreen content can rank in Google 03:31 – if you’re going to make your title tags more appealing, you’re going to get more clicks and your search ranking will rise 03:46 – A headline generator tool will give you ideas to update your title tags 04:18 – If you have very good evergreen content, put it into paid advertising 05:00 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Repurposing your evergreen content will help you to continually maximize its value. Reach out to people who share your competitor’s post; perhaps they can help you to gain more traffic as well. A great title tag can make your posts appealing which will attract more clicks and improve your overall search ranking. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/11/20175 minutes, 57 seconds
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7 Fundamentals that Every Content Promotion Plan Should Include | Ep. #315

In Episode #315, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 fundamentals that every content promotion plan should include. Tune in to learn the checklists that you need for your content promotion plan and the importance of keeping your “unicorns” up to date! Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Fundamentals That Every Content Promotion Plan Should Include 00:36 – First is to have a checklist where you document everything you need as well as your standard operating procedure 01:04 – Second is to create a list of people you are going to hit up in your space 01:08 – Every promotion has an outreach 01:13 – You want to keep a list so you will know who responded and promoted 01:17 – You want to hit up the same exact person 5x a week 01:29 – You could also determine who to hit up for a specific type of post 01:33 – You don’t want to burn the relationship 01:40 – Have an inventory of the tools that you have 01:42 – Use LastPass to organize everything 01:58 – Eric uses Meet Edgar and Buffer for promotion 02:13 – Fourth is to test out timing 02:20 – Depending on your industry, there are times that are best to post 02:28 – Stick with that time and be consistent 02:44 – Fifth is to use paid advertising 03:04 – Look at your top performing content and check the ones that are getting the most shares and likes 03:12 – The top performing ones are your unicorns and you want to push them 03:14 – Larry Kim from WordStream and Dennis Yu from BlitzMetrics talk about this further 03:33 – Sixth is having your unicorns 03:41 – Every 6 months, check all the content that has done well, re-share and update them 03:57 – Update your old content or the traffic will decline 04:06 – Last is to measure results 04:15 – If you’re not measuring and managing results, you’re not being a good marketer 04:24 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Set a goal and have a plan in place to reach that goal for your content promotion—this way you can track and measure your progress. Keep your unicorns up to date so your traffic and engagement won’t decline. Make sure that you keep track of your processes, plans, and create checklists to help organize yourself. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/10/20175 minutes, 20 seconds
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3 Simple Ways to Save Money on SEO Using PPC | Ep. #314

In Episode #314, Eric and Neil discuss 3 simple ways to save money on SEO using PPC. Tune in to learn the importance of knowing the right keywords to use in SEO so you won’t end up wasting money or time. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 3 Simple Ways to Save Money on SEO Using PPC 00:38 – Everyone looks at pay-per-click as an expense but it’s not a bad expense 00:49 – From an SEO perspective, it takes a long time 01:00 – The first way to save money is to target the right keywords 01:05 – You can use Google Keyword Planner, UberSuggest or Keyword.io 01:11 – “Volume isn’t everything if people don’t purchase from those keywords—no matter how many visitors you get, it’s useless” 01:19 – With PPC, you can test out words and phrases and when you see conversion, start targeting from organic search perspective 01:35 – If you want to scale, use AdWords Editor to move things faster 02:00 – If you have a brand keyword, a competitor can start to categorize you as the brand owner 02:48 – Focus your SEO first on non-seasonal based terms 03:10 – It costs the same time and money with seasonal-based keywords 03:22 – Go to Google Trends, type the terms and make sure it’s not in the seasonality 03:38 – After the terms get consistent traffic all year round, then go for the seasonal terms 04:03 – More consistent income is better than the income that goes up and down over a few months 04:15 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: PPC is an expense, but it is NOT a bad expense—test if it’s right for you. While SEO can be cheaper, it takes time and testing to see which works best. If you have a brand keyword, keep it, as a competitor will start to see you as the brand owner. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/9/20175 minutes, 10 seconds
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How to Do SEO for Small Businesses with Less than $1000 a Month | Ep. #313

In Episode #313, Eric and Neil discuss how to do SEO for small businesses with less than $1000 a month. Tune in to learn how you can still do SEO effectively—even with a small budget—and why you shouldn’t believe everything that Google tells you. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Do SEO for Small Businesses With Less Than $1000 a Month 00:35 – You can’t focus on everything 00:40 – Try to have your site on WordPress so you can have Yoast and not worry too much about on-page SEO 00:48 – Neil sticks to content creation and building links around the content 00:55 – Neil uses Ahrefs 01:01 – Put in your competitor’s URL and click on the top pages that will show you the pages your competitor gets the most traffic 01:29 – Look at that page and try to create a better version on your website 01:38 – Find the people that are linked out to the page and reach out to them 02:00 – Reaching out works, but it’s a long-term play 02:08 – Keep it simple 02:34 – “Don’t believe everything that Google says” 02:58 – When you only have $1000 a month, you can’t go really fast 03:10 – You can also use BuzzSumo which is similar to Ahrefs 03:26 – You can find a journalist who can write content at JustReachOut which is a PR tool 03:48 – For link outreach, you can use Pitchbox and MixMax 04:03 – You have to make sure that you stay consistent with your SEO 04:22 – Consistency will give people the impression that you’re starting to build your flywheel 04:33 – Scripted allows you to buy content at scale 04:53 – Upwork and ProBlogger also have people you can hire to make content for you 05:16 – Scripted is like a marketplace 05:37 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: There are ways to work on your SEO while on a conservative budget. SEO results takes time so you have to be patient. Leverage free and affordable tools that you can use to make your SEO work successfully. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/8/20176 minutes, 33 seconds
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How to Create an Experimental Culture in Your Marketing Department | Ep. #312

In Episode #312, Eric and Neil discuss how to create an experimental culture in your marketing department. Tune in to find out how Eric and Neil do experiments with their respective teams and how it boosted engagement and a sense of value and pride for team members to be a part of the experimentation. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Create an Experimental Culture in Your Marketing Department 00:38 – Twitter was running .2 tests per week when they were still struggling 01:02 – After that, their usual growth skyrocketed 01:12 – Jeff Bezos of Amazon also brought tons of experiments that helped them boost quickly 01:17 – Driving experiments for the company or marketing department is really important 01:26 – Treat your experiment as a product 01:37 – Eric runs experiment meetings with his company, Single Grain 01:49 – Every week, someone is required to bring in new ideas 02:33 – You can use Trello to write in your experiments 02:43 – There should be a well-thought idea and a plan as well as data to back up the plan 02:58 – Neil enforces the culture to everyone until they fully adapt to it 03:06 – Neil also believes that no opinions that are wrong or right 03:13 – Just because you are doing marketing longer, does NOT mean you have better ideas 03:33 – It is a weekly process for Neil’s team 03:49 – Neil encourages testing and gives a pat on the back to who has the best idea 04:04 – Once you start with testing, people will love it 04:15 – The team will feel good that they’re making progress 04:34 – Eric tried to incentivize the person with the best idea, but now they’re having a monthly celebration 05:07 – One of the mistakes that Eric made with the experiment was that people were voting just by raising their hands—they shifted this to automated voting 05:43 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Engage everyone on the team in regards to the experiments and make sure that ideas are well-thought and planned. Your team will have a sense of engagement and responsibility when they are included in the experimental process. Incentivizing isn’t always beneficial for everyone—find what motivates your team. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/7/20176 minutes, 37 seconds
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The Marketing Tasks Eric and Neil Do Every Day | Ep. #311

In Episode #311, Eric and Neil discuss the marketing tasks they do daily. Tune in to know what Eric and Neil do every day and how these habits contribute to their success. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: The Marketing Tasks Eric and Neil Do Every Day 00:36 – The big thing that Neil does is post on social media 00:49 – Neil also responds to comments from Social Web and Social Profiles 00:59 – Neil looks into Google Console to track posts that are declining in views and clicks 01:07 – He will then update those posts and content and they will go back to where they were 01:27 – Eric is trying to work on the business more 01:44 – Eric is working on creating content 01:58 – Eric also checks his Google Console and track his posts’ ranking 02:33 – You do NOT have to do exactly what Eric and Neil are doing 02:35 – Eric also has a lot of one-on-one time with the team to see where he can help 02:48 – Eric checks the interns campaigns and coaches them if needed 03:09 – Neil reads marketing blogs and keeps himself updated on the industry trends 03:15 – Neil also responds to Quora’s questions 03:54 – The biggest hack for Eric is listening to marketing podcasts daily 04:04 – Eric recommends listening to Growth Everywhere and Digital Marketing Podcast 04:21 – There’s so much consumption you can do but you need to produce, too 04:48 – Eric and Neil both try to continue to level up and build a flywheel that continues to go 05:12 – Build all the pieces, hire the right people, put in the right processes and start to build the flywheel 05:20 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Keep yourself updated in the industry that you’re in. Tracking your post’s analytics does not have to be done daily, but needs to be checked constantly to assess if you need to update. Learning is useless without application. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/6/20176 minutes, 17 seconds
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How to Rank in Google Image Search | Ep. #310

In Episode #310, Eric and Neil discuss how to rank in Google image search. Tune in to learn how Google can recognize your images more easily and how to adjust for Google’s limitations to BOOST your ranking. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Rank in Google Image Search 00:40 – If you are in consumer-based industry, you can generate a lot of traction from Google image search 01:00 – Image filing should be restricted to what you’re trying to rank for 01:06 – If it’s a car, use all tags to describe to Google what your image is about 01:57 – You can also use a long description which is similar to all tags, but longer 02:31 – If you’re always ranked over time, make sure you’re surrounded with text as Google uses text to figure out what the image is about 02:40 – In the next couple of years, Google’s AI might be able to identify which is which 03:06 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: How well you rank on Google image searches will depend on the industry. Google will know what your image is about if you describe it well in text. Google’s AI will probably improve in the future and won’t require as much text to recognize an image. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/5/20174 minutes, 5 seconds
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How to Get Tons of Views on Your LinkedIn Updates | Ep. #309

In Episode #309, Eric and Neil discuss how to get tons of views on your LinkedIn updates. Tune in to know the number of views Eric and Neil received on their first LinkedIn update and why you should leverage LinkedIn NOW. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Get Tons of Views on Your LinkedIn Updates 00:38 – You can now write longer-form LinkedIn content now 00:55 – Eric has around 6K connections in LinkedIn and when he wrote about longer-form LinkedIn updates, he got a thousand views in just 10 minutes 01:10 – There were also 2nd degree views in LinkedIn 01:23 – A simple text update can get you tons of views 01:34 – Neil has also tested LinkedIn updates 01:44 – He got 232K views, 280 likes and 151 comments on his first update 01:57 – Neil learned that the more generic your update, the better off you are 02:28 – It comes down to how many views your content is getting by the right type of people that can potentially generate income—so be specific 02:48 – One guy reached out to Eric when he posted an update asking Eric if he can work for him 03:04 – There are also paid advertising managers who approached Eric 03:11 – One from Dropbox has reach out to Eric as well 03:33 – There’s a lot of potential with LinkedIn updates 03:54 – Go use LinkedIn now while only a few people are into it and leverage it 04:04 – AdWords is not restricting LinkedIn yet, so now is a good time to use it 04:14 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Take advantage of LinkedIn while it is not as saturated as other platforms. Posting specific LinkedIn updates can target the RIGHT people who are possible sale leads. LinkedIn updates can also help you connect with people who can become a part of your network. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/4/20175 minutes, 11 seconds
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Where Can You Hire Great Developers?| Ep. #307

In Episode #307, Eric and Neil discuss where you can hire great developers. Tune in to learn how you can find great developers at a much cheaper rate WITHOUT compromising on value and efficiency. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Where Can You Hire Great Developers? 00:42 – Eric and Neil both tried Toptal which is not a bad place, but quite expensive 00:51 – The best company for Neil is Crossover which is based in Texas 00:58 – Their team of great developers are usually overseas 01:02 – The labor is cheaper and they’re well educated 01:08 – They have the software to know which is the best of the best 01:30 – They offer 30 days of free development 01:55 – It is quite cheap 02:09 – Eric currently has 2 developers 02:14 – One is based in Singapore and the other one is in Lithuania 02:26 – The developers are well-versed and get things done 02:56 – Eric found them in CodePen’s job board 03:20 – Eric has used Crew and Andela 03:40 – Andela hires developers from other countries so you will get them cheaper 03:44 – They have a strong vetting process 04:20 – Engineers and developers may not work well right away, but they should over time (once you find the amazing ones) 04:40 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription of Sniply which allows you to overlay CTA or forms over social links that you’re sharing 04:57 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 05:00 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 05:18 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: There are a lot of great developers overseas that will cost you way less than in the USA. Go to a website where developers usually lounge around—like forums and message boards. It may take you a few tries before you find the excellent engineers and developers that you need. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/3/20176 minutes, 14 seconds
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Where Can You Hire Great Designers?| Ep. #306

In Episode #306, Eric and Neil discuss where you can hire great designers. Tune in to hear an exhaustive list of where you can find fantastic designers and view their work. Or, if you are designer and are just needing some inspiration, Eric and Neil will tell you where to go.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Where Can You Hire Great Designers? 00:32 – Eric uses Dribbble and looks at people’s portfolios 00:42 – You can easily search for what you’re looking for, like an infographic 00:50 – Look for the aesthetic that you like 01:08 – You can also reach out to people who have designed for your competition 01:12– You can use LinkedIn to find this 01:36 – Neil uses 99designs where designers compete for a job 01:53 – Behance is also a platform where designers’ portfolios are available to view 02:02 – Visually is a good place for infographics 02:13 – Some designers post their designs on Pinterest 02:26 – Go to Product Hunt and type “landing pages”, then find a design that you can use as inspiration 02:40 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription of Sniply which allows you to overlay CTA or forms over social links that you’re sharing 03:01 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 03:05 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 03:23 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Designers’ portfolios are a great way to understand a designer’s style and their medium. Take advantage of the websites where designers post their work for free. You can also find great inspiration online if you’re not keen on getting a designer. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/2/20174 minutes, 19 seconds
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Why You Should Clean Your Email List| Ep. #305

In Episode #305, Eric and Neil discuss why you should clean your email list. Tune in to learn what tools you can use to help you manage your email lists and the benefits of making this a TOP priority—including saving you money! Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Why You Should Clean Your Email List 00:40 – Neil’s email is a mess and uses everything from Infusionsoft to Maropost to Mailgun 01:02 – They’re trying to figure which one will work well 01:19 – “If you don’t clear your list, your deliverability goes through the shitter” 01:24 – No one will get your emails 01:56 – Neil would clean the list, look at the most active subscribers and start sending emails to them 02:05 – Neil uses ConvertKit combined with Infusionsoft as their main mail service solution 02:30 – If you don’t clean your list up and you have a lot of inactive subscribers, you will be paying more 02:53 – Cleaning your email list is also saving you money 03:01 – Have a workflow using Drip or Infusionsoft 03:05 – Have a re-engagement sequence in place 03:40 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription of Sniply which allows you to overlay CTA or forms over social links that you’re sharing 04:06 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 04:10 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 04:30 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Cleaning your email list directly equates to lowering your expenses and minimizing waste. Create a workflow for your email subscribers, especially when it comes to creating an re-engagement sequence. If you don’t manage your email well, your subscribers may not end up not getting any of your emails. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/1/20175 minutes, 28 seconds
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Where Can You Hire Great Writers? | Ep. #304

In Episode #304, Eric and Neil discuss where you can hire great writers. Tune in to learn how you can easily find great writers in your space and why hiring a full-time writer may work as a disadvantage to you.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Where Can You Hire Great Writers? 00:46 – Eric and Neil both use Problogger religiously for finding their writers 01:05 – It’s cheap to put a job posting and there’s a lot of great people you can meet there 01:12 – Neil checks his competitors’ blogs and reaches out to some of the writers 01:22 – They usually accept any writing gig 01:30 – Don’t hire full-time writers because the ROI isn’t there 01:37 – People get burned out, so find someone who will write for you just a couple of times a week 01:51 – Find the most popular writers in your space based on comments and social shares 01:56 – Social shares mean they’re driving traffic and comments mean they’re engaging the audience 02:07 – If you’re doing audio and video podcast, go to Rev and have them transcribe podcast episodes 02:55 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription of Sniply which allows you to overlay CTA or forms over social links that you’re sharing 03:07 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 03:12 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 03:33 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Problogger is a great place to find your next writer. Find great writers in your space based on how many social shares and comments they receive, then offer them something reasonable. Transcribing your audio and video creates another way for your audience to engage with your content. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/31/20174 minutes, 27 seconds
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What Type of Content Should You Create When You're Starting Off? | Ep. #303

In Episode #303, Eric and Neil discuss the type of content marketing you should create when you’re starting off. Tune in to learn why Eric would still start with blog posting even if people are saying that it is dying and why you should start with what YOU are good at. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What Type of Content Should You Create When You're Starting Off? 00:38 – First, create blog-based content 00:40 – It is the easiest type of content to create 01:00 – In content marketing, there’s no right form of content to start first 01:10 – If your skills are in audio or video, then start off with those and do what you’re best at 01:24 – If everything is going to one direction, try the other way 01:47 – Think of it as the Blue Ocean Strategy 01:58 – Gary V isn’t good at blog posts, but he’s good on camera 02:18 – If you have created video content in the past and are good at it, then go in that direction 02:30 – If Eric would start now, he would start with blog posting 02:53 – Just figure out what’s the easiest and go from there 03:00 – If you can’t blog consistently, do guest posting 03:15 – Marketing School has an episode about guest posting  03:29 – The content re-usage workflow 03:34 – Chalene Johnson is good on camera 03:50 – She starts with live videos, which she turns into podcast episodes, which turns to blog posts then social media posts 04:08 – A workflow tool like Gliffy can help you repurpose your content 04:20 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription of Sniply which allows you to overlay links that you’re sharing with CTA 05:02 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 05:05 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 05:25 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Blog-based content is the easiest type of content marketing. Focus on your strength, first—if it’s video, then start with video. Repurpose your content into different channels to increase access and interaction points with your audience. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/30/20176 minutes, 19 seconds
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What Should You Do if the Wrong Page Ranks for a Target Keyword? | Ep. #302

In Episode #302, Eric and Neil discuss what should you do if the wrong page ranks for a target keyword. Tune in to learn what Eric is currently testing and how Neil managed to redirect his traffic from the wrong page to the RIGHT one. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What Should You Do if the Wrong Page Ranks for a Target Keyword? 00:40 – Eric has a blog post right now that ranks for online marketing companies or internet marketing companies 01:02 – Eric’s agency is top 10 for the keyword other websites are ranking for 01:18 – Eric and other SEOs that he has talked to suggested redirecting that page to what converts people 01:33 – Eric is currently testing having a ranking table with different agencies 02:11 – Eric is still trying several different things at the moment 02:21 – Neil suggests making internal links between your pages 02:25 – Google usually sorts things out and it’s just a question of time 02:31 – For the page that isn’t ranking but you want to rank, compare the keyword densities 02:44 – Neil will then improve the keyword density on a page that isn’t ranking 02:49 – Check who’s linking to that page, hit them up and get them to link to the page that you want to rank 02:59 – Promote the pages that aren’t ranking 03:10 – Neil’s blog used to rank for the keywords “SEO tool” and “SEO tools” rather than the actual tool itself 03:22 – Neil built links to the SEO tool page and increased social media shares 03:32 – Within 3-4 months, it sorted itself out 03:49 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription of Zapier which helps you tracks the lifetime ROI of your Facebook campaigns 04:20 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 04:23 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 05:53 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Creating internal links between your pages can help distribute and redirect your traffic. Promote pages that aren’t ranking through constant social media shares. Check your keyword densities and ask people that are linking to your page to link to the page that you WANT to rank. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/29/20175 minutes, 36 seconds
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Should You Buy Marketing Courses? | Ep. #301

In Episode #301, Eric and Neil discuss whether or not you should buy marketing courses. Tune in to learn the importance of putting learning BEFORE earning and why paying for a course is sometimes more beneficial than trying a free one. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Should You Buy Marketing Courses? 00:39 – There’s a time for learning and there’s a time for earning 00:51 – Check Neil’s advance marketing course or his other courses that he has available 01:03 – Keep reading and keep learning! 01:12 – Implement what you have learned 01:25 – If you’re starting off, courses are great 01:30 – If you’re not starting off, the best way to learn is by networking at events and by practicing and doing things on your own website 01:44 – Neil is a big believer that it is easier to learn through DOING 01:51 – Neil’s current courses are about investments 01:53 – Neil invested in a Canadian company 02:17 – Instead of buying courses, Neil is investing on someone who already is doing them 02:30 – When Eric first learned about marketing, he had access to a site where he could buy courses or learn from free courses 03:03 – The problem with free courses is you have too much information available for you and you’re not really invested in it 03:37 – An executive once said, people buy courses because courses are perceived progress 03:49 – If you buy courses, finish and complete them 04:13 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Zapier which allows you to have different applications working with each other 04:47 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 04:51 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 05:09 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Put yourself in learning mode every day; there’s always an opportunity to learn something new. Paying for a course is an investment—use it well and apply what you’ve learned. If you have the knowledge, continue your learning by DOING. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/28/20176 minutes, 5 seconds
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Marketing Tactics that Neil & Eric Still Use Today | Ep. #300

In Episode #300, Eric and Neil discuss marketing tactics that they still use today. Tune in to learn how content marketing has shifted and how Eric and Neil have grown from making simple blog posts to a whole host of different platforms to share their content.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Marketing Tactics that Neil & Eric Still Use Today 01:11 – Neil noticed that over the years, content marketing has shifted 01:45 – You now have to be everywhere 02:10 – What’s going on with your email, podcast, webinar and blog is all considered content 02:20 – Gary V has been doing great with content marketing 02:23 – He has a videographer who documents Gary V’s everyday life 02:35 – Content marketing still feeds into a different marketing stream 03:00 – Build something long-term by taking advantage of what’s available to you as a business 03:17 – Eric and Neil both look at things holistically 03:25 – Neil started with an agency website and he created a tool for how to do marketing better 03:38 – Neil didn’t have much money back then so he just bought a script with the analyzer formula that you can just upload to your server 03:50 – Neil still has an analyzer formula but this time, it’s a customized one 04:11 – When you’re producing content, you have to figure out the foundation piece of the content 04:25 – You can start with a blog post first, which you produce daily or weekly, then have something for monthly, then quarterly 04:50 – Eric has a PDF study where they examine 1M backlinks 05:09 – The foundation for everything is content 05:26 – Neil and Eric are doing daily podcasts which they produce in batches 05:34 – Neil records 15-16 videos a day; it takes Neil 3 hours and the team a lot of time 05:45 – The goal of the video is to release once a day and it works 05:56 – Eric suggests checking Episode 296 06:12 – If you’re not doing content now, you’re already behind 06:20 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription of Zapier which helps you set-up workflows without coding 06:55 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 06:59 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 07:20 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Build something long-term by taking advantage of what’s available to you as a business. The foundation for everything is content—if you haven’t started creating content yet, start doing it now. Everyone is pursuing different content marketing streams. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/27/20178 minutes, 14 seconds
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How to Deal with Negative PR | Ep. #299

In Episode #299, Eric and Neil discuss how to deal with a negative PR. Tune in to learn why negative PR should be IGNORED, how it eventually fades away, and what you should be doing in the meantime. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Deal with Negative PR 00:37 – Neil leaves negative PR alone and doesn’t talk about it 00:43 – When you deal with it, it just adds more fuel to the fire 00:54 – A negative result is also negative PR 01:11 – Some would pay to remove the negative PR 01:26 – There was an agency that was called out for buying links and the owner had a deal with people who wrote negative PR about the agency 01:45 – Eric also just ignores negative PR; it will go away in time 02:09 – It sucks right now but you can get through it 02:23 – Just continue to focus on refining your product and what you are doing 02:33 – Neil had negative PR when a magazine showed inaccurate client data 02:50 – Neil learned along the process that it’s really better to ignore it 03:17 – Marketing School is giving away n free 1 year subscription of Zapier which helps you create workflows 03:48 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 03:51 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 04:13 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Leave negative PR alone; it just adds more fuel to the fire. Continue to focus on improving your company rather than wasting time dealing with negative PR. You can pay if you want your negative PR to be removed, but it might cost a lot. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/26/20175 minutes, 7 seconds
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How To Do Reputation Management | Ep. #298

In Episode #298, Eric and Neil discuss how to do reputation management. Tune in to learn the strategies you can use to control your negative results regarding your brand or website. Also find out why getting help from a third party can be very helpful when dealing with your antagonizers. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How To Do Reputation Management 00:34 – Reputation management is managing the negative result for a website or brand 01:04 – Ripoff Report has a ton of reviews 01:28 – First is to look at Moz or Ahrefs; look at the top 10 results and the number of links going to the top 10 results 01:46 – If you have a Facebook page, you can link that to the top 10 results to push negative results down 02:06 – Neil uses InboundJunction—it works out deals with the site and forms a contract so the text will be removed 02:16 – It is the most effective, but most expensive too 03:00 – The post was telling people that Neil isn’t an effective marketer 03:10 – Neil learned that there are people who are difficult to deal with and it’s much easier to just get a third party to solve it 03:20 – Doing guest posts on popular sites like Entrepreneur 03:43 – It is difficult for your site alone to take the 5 spots 03:56 – High domain authority pages can push links a lot faster 04:30 – Reputation is an online reputation management platform 05:00 – Andrew Stubbs is a pay per performance guy who can also help with reputation management 05:30 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription of Zapier which automates different web apps, create and different workflows 06:00 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 06:06 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 06:30 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Once you see a negative result regarding your brand or website, find a way to control your traffic or your sales will suffer. There are people who enjoy tearing others down. Talking to them may be difficult so hire a third-party to negotiate with them. Linking to the top 5 spots can pull your positive results up. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/25/20177 minutes, 24 seconds
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What to Look For in a CV as a Recruiter for a Marketing Role | Ep. #297

In Episode #297, Eric and Neil discuss what to look for in a CV as a recruiter for a marketing role. Tune in to learn why you shouldn’t be looking at CVs if you want to hire the crème of the crop and how LinkedIn, portfolios, and a good old-fashioned interview can be a better way to gauge the quality of your next hire. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What to Look For in a CV as a Recruiter for a Marketing Role 00:48 – Looking at certain keywords on a CV depends on the role one is applying for 01:03 – Eric usually just scans the CV and pays more attention to their LinkedIn, social profiles and the examples that they have sent 01:21 – Neil doesn’t look at CVs at all; instead, he asks them about the work that they have done and checks and analyzes them 01:39 – If the portfolio is good, you can ask them a marketing problem and if you like their answers, go from there 01:54 – “It’s all about the hiring process, at the end of the day” 02:07 – The best people typically aren’t looking for job so you have to check them on LinkedIn 02:15 – The best people that Eric has hired was from looking at their LinkedIn profiles and other online work 02:23 – CVs are outdated 02:34 – You have to laser target the best people and hire a recruiter, if needed 02:51 – Your next hire might just be standing next to you, so always be on the lookout 03:00 – Neil likes to figure out people’s thought processes and how they think about things 03:18 – You can search for critical thinking questions, ask them and you’ll quickly know how they think 03:46 – If they don’t pay much attention to details, they can take your revenue down 04:02 – You want to have people who think outside of the box 04:22 – Eric and Neil don’t really look at CVs but if you have to, look for specific keywords 04:37 – Don’t blame people that you hired because it comes back to you and your process 04:46 – Marketing School is giving away a free subscription to FunnelDash which helps you track the lifetime ROI of your Facebook campaigns 05:06 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 05:10 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 05:32 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: CVs are outdated – employers are looking online to assess one’s previous work and capabilities. The best people are not looking for job, so if you want to hire someone, you have to target them. Don’t blame the people that you hired when things go wrong because it comes back to you and your hiring process. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/24/20176 minutes, 28 seconds
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What Marketing Tactics You Should Do Regardless of ROI | Ep. #296

In Episode #296, Eric and Neil discuss the marketing tactics you should do regardless of ROI. Tune in to learn why Neil’s biggest tactic is to focus his energy on everything to do with branding and how helping others and fostering an attitude of goodwill is building for long-term relationships AND success. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What Marketing Tactics You Should Do Regardless of ROI 00:36 – The biggest tactic that Neil loves is doing anything with branding 00:44 – Everyone in marketing thinks about ROI, but you don’t need an ROI for everything 01:20 – Branding is what causes your company and business to be on top of people’s minds 01:25 – “Having a big brand is amazing and you have to strive to have that” 01:47 – People are always giving unsolicited advice 02:07 – When Eric receives comments, he knows that he is on the right track 02:29 – “Just stick with things when you know that you’re on the right track” 02:37 – Neil likes helping people 02:46 – “I believe it creates goodwill” 02:49 – Neil doesn’t want to make money out of it and just wants to help people 03:21 – This year, Eric started with his monthly dinner and happy hour and he hasn’t gotten any ROI; he also doesn’t care 03:34 – Eric’s ROI is being able to connect people together 03:56 – When you do things without thinking about ROI, it is for long term and the results are better 04:22 – Marketing School is giving away a free subscription to FunnelDash which helps you track the lifetime ROI of your Facebook campaigns 04:42 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 04:46 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 05:06 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: When go far and beyond the call in helping people, it will create loyalty which will eventually convert people into customers. It’s not always about ROI—sometimes it’s good to just help others and create that sense of connection and goodwill. Branding is what makes people want to buy and it’s a long term process. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/23/20176 minutes, 3 seconds
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How to Do B2B Marketing on Instagram | Ep. #295

In Episode #295, Eric and Neil discuss how to do B2B marketing on Instagram. Tune in to know how Instagram can help you close deals and how to use it well for B2B marketing. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Do B2B Marketing on Instagram 00:35 – Instagram is continuing to grow 00:51 – DMing people on Instagram is one of the options you can do for B2B 00:55 – If you want to work with influencers, celebrities, or entrepreneurs, find their profiles and just DM them 01:06 – Eric has a friend who just started shooting videos and DMed people that he wanted to make a shoot for and he got deals from it 01:21 – If you have an Instagram that shows a good example of your work, it will work out well 01:38 – Neil tested different marketing strategies in Instagram and he learned that they don’t work well with B2B directly 01:46 – Indirectly, it’s great for brand building and connecting with people 02:00 – The problem with B2B is most buyers are desktop buyers 02:53 – In marketing, if someone uses your brand or company 7x, they are much more likely to convert 03:05 – Being on different channels will help you close different deals 03:39 – You can also use page shouts in Instagram for B2B marketing 03:50 – You can search for hashtags in your area and reach out to people with a huge following and engagement 04:11 – Check if they’re doing paid shouts where they can post about you and link you for an affordable price 04:43 – If you have a company, you can get your team in Instagram to post relevant stuff about your company 05:10– Marketing School is giving away a free subscription of FunnelDash which helps you track the lifetime ROI of your Facebook campaigns 05:30 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 05:33 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 05:53 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Instagram is HOT—take advantage of the number of people that are using Instagram for your marketing. If people see you more, they are more likely to buy from you. Find the influencers in your space and reach out to them for paid shoutouts—this is way cheaper than paid ads. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/22/20176 minutes, 48 seconds
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7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Investing in Content Marketing | Ep. #294

In Episode #294, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 question to ask yourself before investing in content marketing. Tune in to learn why these questions are necessary for you to answer in deciding whether or not content marketing is right for you. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Investing in Content Marketing 00:36 – Question 1: what are your goals? Are you trying to get more traffic or are you trying to get more leads? What is informed branding? What are you trying to do, specifically, that will shape your campaign? 00:46 – If you don’t have goals, you can’t manage what you’re doing 01:01 – The action that you take will depend on your goal 01:16 – Second is, how long are you going to make an investment? 01:22 – “If you’re not willing to make the investment for a year without seeing an ROI, content marketing isn’t for you” 01:17 – Content marketing is a long-term play 01:39 – Third is, who is your target audience? 01:51 – Figure out your target audience first then figure out the personas you’re trying to create 02:07 – Fourth is, can you produce 3 pieces of blog content a week? 02:12 – If you can’t, then it is not right for you 02:24 – Producing 3 articles a week should be done in over a year 02:27 – You can hire people from Problogger if you have the budget 02:39 – Fifth is, what do you want to share and why you do want to share? 02:56 – When producing content, think about why sharing it will help you accomplish your objectives? 03:29 – People tend to produce content just for the sake of it which is a BIG mistake 03:44 – Sixth is, is one of your competitors already doing content marketing and is successful at it? Is there someone you want to model after? 03:52 – Typically, what works for your competition will work for you, too 04:00 – If there are people in your space who are doing content marketing, use BuzzSumo and Ahrefs to figure out what drives them traffic and copy them 04:13 – Last is, what can you do differently? 04:20 – Podcasts are getting popular and most marketing people are still doing blog posts 04:51 – Search for Blue Ocean Strategy and apply the concepts for doing content marketing 05:14 – Marketing School is giving away a free subscription to FunnelDash which helps you track the lifetime ROI of your Facebook campaigns 05:27 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 05:31 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 05:53 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Establish clear and concise goals—this will guide your actions. Producing valuable content thrice a week is essential for the success of content marketing. Look around your space and see how people are doing it—if it works for them, it might work for you, too. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/21/20176 minutes, 49 seconds
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How to Improve Your Net Promoter Score | Ep. #293

In Episode #293, Eric and Neil discuss how to improve your net promoter score. Do you know the level of satisfaction of your current customers? If not, you need to get on this and start listening to your feedback. Tune in to learn the importance of understanding and maintaining your net promoter score and why having a score of 9-10 can be extremely beneficial for you and your business. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Improve Your Net Promoter Score 00:35 – A net promoter score expresses how much people like your company or brand 00:47 – One of the basic questions to assess this: how likely are you to recommend us to somebody else or another customer? 01:13 – The goal of 60 means you’re doing a great job 01:20 – Eric recommends Google's net promoter score 01:23 – It has a scale of 1-10 01:39 – To improve your net promoter score, you have to look at the feedback, first 01:48 – Ask if there’s anything else they would like to add 02:10 – Eric had a detractor in the past who told them the account manager needed more supervision and they were right 02:42 – Eric fixed the problem and took the feedback seriously 03:00 – Qualaroo, Wootric and Promoter help you track your net promoter score 03:19 – Most people in marketing think about how they can bring in new customers rather than taking care of their existing customers 03:40 – Majority of the big companies take care of their customers and their customers love them 03:51 – The higher your net promoter score is, the faster you will grow 03:57 – When you get feedback, that’s when you want to continue with reiteration and keep running your promoter score to see if you can improve it 04:13 – When Eric gets a 9 or 10, that’s when he know he can jump into an opportunity 04:29 – You can ask for referrals and it’s a great opportunity for upsells, too 05:00 – It is easier to retain and maintain current accounts, than to create the new ones 04:18 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year annual subscription of Funnel Dash which helps you hone in your Facebook ads campaigns and track the lifetime ROI of your ad campaigns 05:38 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 05:42 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 06:29– That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Make it a point to look at your feedback and fix any problems that are brought up. A net promoter score of 9-10 gives you more opportunities, such as asking for referrals or upsells. Taking care of your existing clients will be more beneficial for your business growth in the long run. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/20/20176 minutes, 57 seconds
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How to Generate Leads Through LinkedIn | Ep. #292

In Episode #292, Eric and Neil discuss how to generate leads through LinkedIn. Tune in to learn what LinkedIn lead gen ads are and how it compares to Facebook lead gen ads. You’ll also learn how Neil boosted his website traffic to a thousand plus visitors a day through LinkedIn. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Generate Leads Through LinkedIn 00:33 – The LinkedIn lead gen ads are similar to the Facebook lead ads 00:43 – It makes things a lot easier and faster 00:48 – It works well for Eric and they’ll probably scale it up 00:52 – Eric has spent around $700 on it and has acquired 4-5 leads 01:08 – Jump on to LinkedIn lead gen ads now 01:18 – LinkedIn has autofill where you can have LinkedIn forms on your website 01:37 – Use it so you will have more data of your customers 01:42 – It drastically increases your conversions and it is just a simple button you add on your form fields 02:14 – LinkedIn took away a retargeting pixel, but it is now back with better features 02:40 – You can segment people who visited different pages in your website 02:55 – Neil’s team members post twice a day in LinkedIn 02:59 – It skyrocketed their traffic 03:12 – It generates qualified traffic that generates into leads 03:21 – They add clicks so that you can continue reading other blog posts 03:32 – Eric recommends using Dux-Soup 03:50 – It helps you visit different profiles and collect those profiles—drop those profiles into Hunter and start a reach process 04:10 – You can also LinkedIn leads for recruitment or partnership 04:28 – LinkedIn allows you to have 30K friends 04:54 – A couple of years ago, Eric was on Fiverr and there were people selling friend lists from LinkedIn and Eric actually bought them 05:22 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year annual subscription of Design Pickle, a design service 05:43 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 05:47 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 06:08– That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Take advantage of LinkedIn lead gen ads now, while they’re still not that popular. LinkedIn can significantly increase your website traffic; leverage it. LinkedIn can help you in your recruitment and in generating more sales leads. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/19/20177 minutes, 4 seconds
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7 Techniques For Keeping Users Engaged in 2000+ Word Blog Posts | Ep. #291

In Episode #291, Eric and Neil discuss 7 techniques for keeping users engaged in 2000+ word blog posts. You don’t want your blog post to read like a lecture—your readers will drop like flies. Instead, in you employ even just a few of these techniques, you’re bound to increase that engagement and keep your audience scrolling down... Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Techniques For Keeping Users Engaged in 2000+ Word Blog Posts 00:43 – First technique is to make sure that your post is written in a conversational tone 00:50 – Consider your post like you’re giving a lecture and you don’t want your readers to get bored 01:03 – Use words like “you” and “I” within your blog post 01:10 – Second is to use bucket brigades; Eric learned this from Brian Dean 01:19 – It is basically breaking up more paragraphs, instead of having walls and walls of text 01:43 – Third is sub-headings 01:45 – Think of your blog post as a book 01:48 – Adding a sub-heading makes it more scalable and it’s on top of bucket brigades 02:02 – Fourth is having great, engaging images to accentuate your content 02:15 – Fifth is the user pattern of a blog reader 02:17 – They first go to your page, then to your headline, click on your blog post, and then they scroll all the way down to the bottom to figure out if they’re going to scroll back up to the top 02:27 – End each of your blog posts with a conclusion that summarizes what the blog post is about 02:43 – Sixth is to not forget to publish if it actually makes sense 02:51 – If you can add videos, infographics and a podcast to add value, you’re going to have a good engagement overall 03:05 – “Take the time and be deliberate about what you’re doing” 03:11 – Last but not the least, end your blog post with a question 03:17 – The people who read the question will likely respond with a blog comment 03:38 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year annual subscription of Design Pickle, a design service that allows you to make unlimited design 04:00 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 04:10 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 04:25– That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Writing in a conversational tone makes your blog post friendlier easier to engage in for the reader. Bucket brigades make your content POP instead of seeing walls and walls of text. Readers are more likely to leave a comment if you end your blog post with a question. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/18/20175 minutes, 22 seconds
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How to Delegate Marketing Tasks | Ep. #290

In Episode #290, Eric and Neil discuss how to delegate marketing tasks. Tune in to learn the key things you, as a leader, need to recognize before passing off a task to someone on your team. Can they create a replicable process for that task? Will they be able to find a solution on their own or will they be needing help? Find out how important delegation is—not just for marketing—but for every type and aspect of business and how to do it effectively. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Delegate Marketing Tasks 00:43 – Delegation is not just for marketing. In any business, you’ll have to learn how to delegate 00:50 – Eric recommends reading Getting Things Done by David Allen and The Checklist Manifesto 01:00 – These books will help you decide what to delegate 01:09 – Eric has his own checklist in Evernote of the things that he needs to do 01:14 – As you get bigger, there are tasks, like booking travel and scheduling, that can be assigned to someone else who can do it for you 01:20 – You can free up your time to do things that are more worthy of your time 01:28 – Learning to prioritize first will help you delegate better 01:35 – The 2 types of people that you can delegate things to—first, there are the self-sufficient ones who can do things their own 01:41 – Second, the ones that need training and are not that good at figuring things out on their own 01:50 – What Neil does is he figures out what kind of a person someone is 01:53 – When Neil gets to the ones that can do things their own, he gives them instructions and asks them to make a replicable process so other people will know how to do the task 02:04 – If the person isn’t creative and cannot figure out steps on their own, Neil or someone from the team will teach that person 02:43 – Even if the person doesn’t do it the way you want, you can give him a few rounds of critique; then, he’ll start to do it the way you like 03:04 – People somehow cringe on the topic of having a process 03:25 – If you want to take your business to another level, you have to create a culture of documentation or creating screencast so you can easily hand it to another person   03:34 – Training people repeatedly consumes time 03:42 – When Eric hires new marketing staff, they’re subscribed in an entrepreneur campaign 04:01 – After they’ve gone through it automatically, they’ll understand and move faster 04:30 – What’s empowering for Eric, is that, as a leader you tell them exactly what you want them to do and let them do it 04:45 – Having a good hiring process makes it more about the team and not just about you 04:53 – Just make sure when you’re delegating a task, you always create a process 05:00 – The biggest mistake that people make is that they don’t try things out for themselves and don’t know how difficult things are 05:20 – A process should always be tweaked 05:45 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year annual subscription of Design Pickle, a design service where you can request unlimited design each month 05:58 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 06:00 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 06:25– That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Delegation is important in every business—there’s no way around it, especially if your company continues to grow. Having a process in place makes it easier for the team and new hires to adapt to your workflow and what you need as a leader. When you delegate a task to someone else, ask them to create a replicable process and make sure you’ve done the task first so you know what to expect. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/17/20177 minutes, 19 seconds
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How to Use Dropped Domains to Enhance Your SEO | Ep. #289

In Episode #289, Eric and Neil discuss how to use dropped domains to enhance your SEO. Tune in to learn how to maximize those dropped domains and why it is better to use an established website rather than dropped domains if you have the cash to spend. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Use Dropped Domains to Enhance Your SEO 00:48 – Dropped domains are abandoned or expired domains 01:07 – Eric has been buying domains that have worked well and has a good number on Ahrefs 01:12 – What Eric does is he takes the site, takes the top pages and redirects it over to his money site 01:22 – The site that Eric bought has keywords that they’re targeting, at the moment 01:30 – Neil also learned something from this 01:48 – If you already have a popular site, you will not gain from this doing this technique—it’s not for you 01:57 – The technique that Eric uses works, but the dropped domain must relate to what you are doing 02:05 – You can use Internet Archive to see what the site used to be 02:11 – You don’t want to have a dog website then get redirected to a marketing website 02:36 – You can buy dropped domains from GoDaddy 02:45 – You can go to GoDaddy.com and they have the list of auctioned domains 02:51 – You have to filter through the list to see the sites that have the most bids, offers, traffic and then take the site to Ahrefs to see if it is relevant to yours 03:13 – Go to Wayback Machine to see what the website used to be in the past 03:53 – There are website brokers like FE International and Flippa if you’re willing to buy a more established site 04:11 – Doing this with a more established website is way better than using dropped domains 04:15 – Most people buy dropped domains and put a website on there or they take the domain to redirect traffic to their site 04:36 – If you think of the black hat SEO that works, why not just do it in a white hat way? 05:11 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Design Pickle, a design service where Eric gets unlimited designs for blog and ad images 05:33 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 05:30 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 06:03 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Choose a dropped domain that is relevant to your site. Don’t just buy a well performing website – make sure that it targets your market, is consistent and has the keywords that you’re needing. You can use black hat SEO in a white hat way. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/16/20176 minutes, 57 seconds
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Simple Methods for Calculating ROI on SEO | Ep. #288

In Episode #288, Eric and Neil discuss simple methods for calculating ROI on SEO. Tune in to learn the formula Eric and Neil use to project an estimated ROI and why some agencies won’t provide this information to their clients. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Simple Methods for Calculating ROI on SEO 00:38 – Some agencies are not telling their clients the exact ROI that they’re going to get 00:48 – It is indeed difficult to quantify 00:55 – What you can do first is look at the keyword volume 01:00 – Look at how you’re currently ranking and your click-through rate 01:04 – The formula is you take your traffic, you take your click-through rate, then you’ll have your estimated traffic 01:12 – You have to look at your conversion rate on your website 01:18 – If you’re an ecommerce website, look at the average order value of a product or the specific keyword you’re trying to rank for 01:26 – You now have your baseline metric, then you have to project it 01:32 – If you move something from position 10 to position 2, your click-through rate might go from 2% to 20% 01:39 – Then you can map out the estimated revenue or return 02:02 – Once you have the formula, go to SEMrush or Ahrefs 02:16 – Look at all the traffic sources that your competitor is getting traffic from 02:22 – Look at your competitors volume and compare it to your Ahrefs or SEMrush volume 02:27 – Neil goes to Ahrefs; it says he has 100K visitors and his competitors have 200K 02:36 – Ahrefs’ numbers are from Google Analytics 03:15 – Let Eric and Neil know if the formula works for you 03:32 – Most agencies fail to quantify projected ROI 03:52 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Design Pickle, an awesome design service that Eric has been using 04:27 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 04:31 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 04:41 – If you have other services that you want to give away and Eric and Neil like them, just send them a message 04:50 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: It is quite hard to quantify the ROI, but there is a way. Your clients need to know their ROI—this will inform them of whether or not it’s worth it to invest in SEO. A projected, estimated ROI is better than not having any idea or information at all. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/15/20175 minutes, 47 seconds
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Where Should You Focus Your Marketing Efforts First? | Ep. #287

In Episode #287, Eric and Neil discuss where you should focus your marketing efforts first. Tune in to learn why you need to market on your strengths, first and foremost, and the value of focusing on one task BEFORE moving or adding another. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Where Should You Focus Your Marketing Efforts First? 00:35 – Focus your marketing efforts on what you’re the BEST at, first 00:46 – If you’re not sure what your specialty is, try different marketing tactics 01:03 – If you have a specific skillset, use that first 01:10 – This will surely drive the best result 01:22 – Neil does paid ads, but he focuses on content marketing and SEO because that is what he and his company is good at 01:39 – Neil doesn’t consider himself as one of the best advertisers 01:42 – “I focus on what I know because that’s what tends to produce great results” 02:24 – The word Warren Buffett and Bill Gates believe makes them successful is “focus” 02:33 – Focus on one thing first, do it right and move to the next thing 02:37 – Same goes for business and marketing, focus on one thing first 02:44 – Get that one service or product right for business and get that one marketing channel right for marketing 02:49 – Don’t try to do two things at once 03:17 – If you’re a new marketer going into a new company, take a look at their numbers and look at what’s working for them 03:23 – Treehouse focuses on YouTube ads 03:42 – Neil still remembers how Eric was crushing it with Treehouse 04:04 – YouTube ads are not Neil’s core competency, and so he wasn’t as successful as Eric was 04:18 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year annual subscription to Mixmax, a sales and marketing tool 04:33 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 04:37 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 04:59 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: If you focus on what you’re good at, this will drive the best results. Don’t do a couple of things at the same time—focus your energy on one thing, master it, then move on to the next. If you’re a new marketer going into a new company—look at their numbers and find what’s working for them and what isn’t. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/14/20175 minutes, 52 seconds
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Simple Methods for Creating Fast and Effective Webinar Content | Ep. #286

In Episode #286, Eric and Neil discuss the simple methods for creating fast and effective webinar content. Tune in to learn how Eric and Neil produce their solo webinars successfully and the tools that help them execute those webinars efficiently.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Simple Methods for Creating Fast and Effective Webinar Content 00:42 – Neil recently had his Virtual Summit 00:47 – Thousands of people registered 00:50 – Neil educated people about SEO 00:53 – It is a bit different from a webinar 01:00 – If you want to create effective webinar content, it should be about educating rather than selling 01:30 – Since Eric has a lot of podcasts at the moment, he repurposed some of his old webinars and made them valuable for the audience 01:54 – You can look at your past blog posts and webinars and check which ones are still valuable 02:11 – “You don’t want to create s**t content and you don’t want to create a webinar that no one wants to attend” 02:16 – Go to Slideshare and type keywords within your space 02:24 – You can see everything from views to comments, and you can see what is currently trending 02:35 – Neil creates presentations using Keynote or Powerpoint and saves them as PDFs 02:44 – From there, Neil does the webinar in GoToWebinar or WebinarJam 03:00 – Others are also saving their webinars on YouTube 03:04 – Russell Brunson has a perfect webinar script 03:20 – They’re really good templates to follow 03:28 – Make sure you can figure out your own way of doing webinars if you want to create a solo webinar 03:40 – Neil met up with Jermaine Griggs, Tai Lopez, Sam Ovens 03:56 – Neil learned that everyone who makes webinars have their own formula 04:01 – “You got to figure out what works for you and your audience” 04:04 – You know your audience better than anyone else 04:22 – DO what you feel resonates well with your audience 04:30 – When Eric first started doing webinars, he used Russell Brunson’s approach and it didn’t work out for him 04:54 – Educating works really well for Eric 05:01 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year annual subscription to Mixmax, a sales and marketing tool 05:18 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 05:21 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 05:43 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Effective and valuable webinar content includes EDUCATING your audience—don’t just focus on selling your product to your audience. Plan your webinar according to your audience’s preferences. Create your own webinar formula—one size does not fit all. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/13/20176 minutes, 37 seconds
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How to Differentiate Your Product or Service in a Highly Competitive Market | Ep. #285

In Episode #285, Eric and Neil discuss how to differentiate your product or service in a highly competitive market. Tune in to find out the 2 main strategies that will set you apart from the rest and the importance of having a product that is user-friendly. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Differentiate Your Product or Service in a Highly Competitive Market 00:40 – Eric’s agency charges more than their competitors but there’s a reason for that 00:50 – Other agencies charge less and will hand your account to juniors who don’t know what they’re doing and are still figuring things out 01:11 – You end up losing money 01:22 – All of Eric’s people who work with an account have a couple of years’ experience 01:29 – Eric gives access to 3 channels: AdWords and Facebook are two of the channels 01:37 – Eric himself strategizes for the accounts 01:43 – Eric’s agency is different because they bring new ideas 02:04 – Two main strategies of Neil’s are creating a unique angle and adjusting your messaging 02:10 – For creating a unique angle, you choose between Neil’s agency and a big marketing agency who usually hires new graduates 02:46 – Do you want to trust your account with a new graduate or with a small boutique agency where you can work directly with the owner 03:35 – Figuring out a specific angle is the “easiest way to differentiate” 03:45 – You don’t always have to differentiate by changing your product, it’s just about how you pitch it to the consumers 04:06 – AirBnb gives you the opportunity to make money from your home versus HomeAway’s vacation rentals 04:54 – How would you differentiate a product? 05:00 – Neil’s Crazy Egg may not have all the features that everyone has, but it’s easy to use and it’s accurate 05:09 – Crazy Egg is easier to use than Hotjar 05:27 – Neil’s market loves Crazy Egg 05:35 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year annual subscription to Mixmax, a sales and marketing tool 05:52 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 05:57 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 06:19 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Offer your service in the way you’d use it yourself. Adjust your pitch to your consumers so that it is appealing and comprehensible. Try to create a better product than your competitors by making your product user-friendly. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/12/20177 minutes, 16 seconds
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How You Can Find a Reliable Blogger | Ep. #284

In Episode #284, Eric and Neil discuss how you can find a reliable blogger. Tune in to know where you can post job postings as well as search for great bloggers. Eric and Neil will also discuss why setting criteria is important to find your next blogger and how to prepare for the inconsistent blogger. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How You Can Find a Reliable Blogger 00:35 – Go to ProBlogger's’s job board 00:43 – Eric found technical writers who write about machine tools 01:04 – Craigslist and Upwork are also good options 01:09 – It’s not about finding just good bloggers 01:12 – You can add certain requirements in your job post 01:43 – The hardest part of getting bloggers is their ability to produce a great content, consistently 01:48 – Neil looks for people who don’t have jobs and freelancers who can produce a lot of volume for you 02:09 – The key is to find freelancers who don’t have full-time jobs and can do a few pieces of content, each week 02:27 – Eric usually goes to Growth Hackers and Inbound.org to find people 02:36 – You can also look at designer’s portfolio to see their work 03:20 – There are online communities that have message boards where you can find possible bloggers 03:28 – Go to Reddit to see what people are sharing and talking about, in general 03:48 – Bloggers usually break their consistency so make sure you have a huge backlog 04:02 – Having a number of bloggers and a backlog will solve your reliability issues 04:10 – Marketing School is giving away a free, 1 year annual subscription to Mixmax, a sales and marketing tool 04:36 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 04:41 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 05:20 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: When looking for a blogger, set a criteria that is right for you. Reliability and consistency can be a problem with some bloggers so keep a huge backlog. Go through different, online communities to see what people are sharing and talking about. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/11/20176 minutes, 15 seconds
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Eric and Neil’s Biggest Marketing Frustrations | Ep. #283

In Episode #283, Eric and Neil discuss their biggest marketing frustrations. Tune in to learn why it’s OK to have marketing frustrations, the importance of sticking with them, and how you can keep ON TOP of the never-ending marketing strategies, tools, and trends.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Eric and Neil’s Biggest Marketing Frustrations 00:37 – People are expecting things to happen quickly 01:16 – When you STICK with your marketing problems long enough, you are bound to solve more and more of those issues 01:24 – Neil uses Infusionsoft for marketing automation 01:54 – Don’t go with the tools that are easiest to use, but use the ones that have the right features to grow your business 02:14 – Eric is looking to hire creative people for his paid advertising team 02:25 – When you’re hiring people, make sure you hire the learners who are really creative 03:00 – With emails, it’s quite hard to get good deliverability 03:20 – Hotmail is the hardest one 03:29 – “There’s always this new stuff going on with marketing, all the time” 03:45 – Eric always like to learn, but it’s hard to stay on top of his game 03:55 – “My frustration is not being able to touch everything” 03:59 – If you hire a really good team, just let them go 04:10 – One of Eric’s friends from Entrepreneurs' Organization just grew his company from $3M to $22M in revenue 04:23 – That friend just hired a really good team 04:35 – It’s OK to have marketing frustrations 04:45 – “You don’t have to be perfect to create a big business, you just have to do 1 thing right” 05:00 – Prioritize! 05:12 – Prioritize better, otherwise, you get stuck with all the frustrations 05:21 – Marketing School is giving away access to Mixmax, a sales and marketing outreach tool 05:53 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 05:56 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 06:16 – You can try a lot of tools with the same features to find the one that fits your business well 06:30 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Use the tools that will work well with your business and that will GROW it, not just those that are easiest to use. Hire a GREAT team that will help you grow your business – you can’t do it all by yourself. Use your frustrations as motivation to move forward and improve. Simply put, STICK with it! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/10/20177 minutes, 26 seconds
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Is It Important to Become Google Certified? | Ep. #282

In Episode #282, Eric and Neil discuss if it is important to become Google certified. Tune in to learn what Eric received from his Google certification, the importance of creating a culture of learning in your business, and why Neil believes being creative is a KEY trait for success. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Is It Important to Become Google Certified? 00:34 – Neil thinks it’s not important and that it’s actually useless 00:42 – Eric got certified a couple of years ago 01:10 – “Any person can learn how to use Google AdWords” 01:20 – The hard part in becoming a really good PPC manager is being creative 01:27 – Google AdWords’ certification can’t make you creative 01:36 – Neil is lucky enough to be creative and he thinks outside the box 02:00 – Eric looks at the certifications of juniors before hiring them, just so he knows that they have the baseline knowledge 02:31 – It is the same thing with people who have a bachelor’s degree 02:52 – Having a certificate doesn’t mean that you’re going to be good at it 03:10 – Google account reps don’t really know about the accounts and just want people to spend more 03:24 – Most of Neil’s employees are from Ivy League schools and most of them haven’t worked out that well 03:44 – They’re better in memorizing than solving problems that are out-of-the-box 04:02 – Neil’s CTO in Crazy Egg doesn’t have a college degree, but is one of the smartest people Neil knows 04:10 – Neil has also hired people who have no certification, but “out-knowledged” those he hired with certificates 04:30 – Eric is more interested with those who are willing to learn 05:08 – Marketing School is giving away an access to Yesware, a sales tool that allows you to track the messages you send 05:20 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 05:22 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 05:40 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Creativity is what WINS in the end. Create a culture of learning in your business. When hiring, don’t just look at certifications—how well can that applicant problem solve or apply their knowledge? Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/9/20176 minutes, 36 seconds
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How to Reduce PPC Spending in 1 Hour Without Impacting Your Current Conversions | Ep. #281

In Episode #281, Eric and Neil discuss how to reduce PPC spending in 1 hour without impacting your content conversions. Tune in to learn how you can efficiently run your PCC and paid ads campaigns without spending more than your desired budget and the importance of knowing when to stop your campaigns.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Reduce PPC Spending in 1 Hour Without Impacting Your Current Conversions 00:36 – We want to have efficiency when we run our PPC or paid ads campaigns 01:05 – What you want to do is take a look at the things that are not converting for you 01:07 – Go to AdWords or Facebook and pause those that are not converting 01:15 – You can pause the high CPA ads inside of Facebook 01:36 – You can also add a negative keyword 01:56 – Another option is to find the exact match, so you’re not digging around on the variations of the keywords that do not fit 02:05 – When you’re trying to figure out what term you want to bid on, make sure you remove the display network 02:10 – “You only want to advertise on Google.com” 02:15 – Advertising on partner sites is cheap, but does not convert 02:37 – You can just reduce your daily budget on the amount you want to spend 02:45 – Look at your site settings as well 03:13 – “If you let Google spend, Google will definitely spend for you” 03:18 – Look at day party, as well 03:19 – If you’re in B2B sector and you make all your money comes in from 8AM-4PM PST, stop bidding on hours before or after that 03:30 – Same with consumer based businesses 03:40 – A lot of people are bidding during the holiday season, but the cost per click goes up too, so most B2B slow down their budget during that time 04:14 – Marketing School is giving away an access to Yesware, a sales tool that allows you to track the messages you send 04:34 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 04:38 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 04:47 – As you use Yesware, you’ll get more open rates 04:55 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: The easiest thing you can do to reduce your PPC spending is to pause the things that are not converting. Check your settings and don’t let Google spend for you – set a budget. Take note of the season and timing of your sales—there are times where you need to slow down or stop your bidding. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/8/20175 minutes, 50 seconds
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How to Move Your Target Keywords from Page 2 to Page 1 | Ep. #280

In Episode #280, Eric and Neil discuss how to move your target keywords from page 2 to page 1. Tune in to learn how you can move your website ranking from page 3 or 2 to 1 effectively and why being on page 2 is just not enough. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Move Your Target Keywords from Page 2 to Page 1 00:35 – If you’re ranking on page 2 of Google and you have a high search rate, people STILL won’t look at page 2 00:49 – More specifically, they stick to the top 3-5 of the list 00:55 – What you want to do is find the keywords you’re ranking with on page 2 using the webmaster tool 01:06 – Then, build links to the pages in page 2 or change your title tag to be more appealing 01:20 – Eric recommends looking at the top 3-5’s click through rates 01:34 – Click through rates are constantly changing and Google is adjusting their result pages to drive more dollars and please shareholders 01:47 – The number 1 position could be at a 30-40% click through rate depending on the industry 02:03 – Look at Google Search Console as well, just to see where things are really are 02:11 – Type into Google search “the links really still matter Eric” 02:17 – The post is from StoneTemple 02:22 – They took high volume keywords on pages 2 and 3 02:28 – Then, they built links to those keywords 02:35 – Awhile later, those keywords are ranking into top 2 and 3 positions 03:02 – Neil assumes that links make the biggest effects in ranking 03:10 – Brand queries also helped Neil move to page 1 03:37 – Check Google Trends to know which keywords are ranking 03:57 – Marketing School is giving away access to Yesware, a sales tool that allows you to track the messages you send 04:26 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 04:32 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 04:42 – You can A/B test emails with Yesware and continuously improve them before sending them out 04:57 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: If you’re on page 2 on a Google search, you may as well be invisible as people look for the top 3-5 options on the FIRST page. Boost your click-through-rate by improving and linking your keywords—look at the keywords used by the top 3-5 sites as a guide. Links make the biggest impact on your ranking. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/7/20175 minutes, 51 seconds
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Will SEO Still Be Around in 10 Years? | Ep. #279

In Episode #279, Eric and Neil discuss whether or not SEO will still be around in 10 years. Tune in to hear what Eric and Neil think SEO will look like in the future and how our younger generation will always dictate the changes and patterns in SEO. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Will SEO Still Be Around in 10 Years? 00:37 – Eric thinks we are still in the early days of SEO 00:48 – As long as searches are around, SEO is going to be around 00:59 – There’ll be changes in the future, definitely 01:24 – There are multiple variations for SEO 01:39 – The problem with SEO right now is you do a search, you get the list of results, then go from there 02:02 – SEO is changing as more people are trying to use voice 02:10 – Neil thinks that SEO will probably change into just one result 02:26 – The result will be personalized for each person 02:40 – “At the end of the day, it’s all about overall experience” 03:24 – We just have to be very vigilant with how things are evolving 03:32 – Marketing is changing all the time and the change is rapid 03:45 – “SEO will adapt based on how younger people use search engines” 03:52 – Neil was with some kids who were talking about how great Kobe Bryant is as a basketball player 03:56 – Neil was telling them that Michael Jordan is a good player, too 04:32 – The search pattern will change according to the next generation’s search habits 05:00 – Marketing School is giving away a FREE 1 year subscription of Yesware, a sales tool that allows you to track the messages you send 05:26 – Rate, review and subscribe to Marketing School 05:31 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 05:40 – Neil uses Yesware whenever he sends out emails 06:00 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: As long as there’s still a need to search, SEO will be here to stay. Marketing is changing all the time and the change is rapid. Search patterns change alongside the search behaviors of the next generation. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/6/20176 minutes, 57 seconds
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How to Structure Your Marketing Team | Ep. #278

In Episode #278, Eric and Neil discuss how to structure your marketing team. Tune in to learn what you can do to improve your marketing team and the disadvantages of growing your team too big, too quickly. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Structure Your Marketing Team 00:50 – With startups today, there is a growth team, growth lead, and VP of growth 01:37 – Some companies who have growth or marketing teams forget to have engineers, developers or designers 02:12 – Make sure you have designers and engineers that can work with the marketing team 02:20 – Neil wants to hire just one person who is a good executor and knows what they’re doing 02:27 – That one person can hire contractors who will get things done for them 02:41 – As the team grows, the contractors are hired in-house and they become full-time employees 02:50 – In Crazy Egg, the first guy was Shawn and the team grew to 4 or 5 03:04 – When you add too many people at once, everything will slow down 03:15 – Neil provides his marketing team with contractors from Europe who are cheap and quick at designing things 03:31 – Neil hires just one engineer for marketing 03:43 – Eric goes through Behance and Dribbble to find creative people 04:04 – There are a lot of landing pages in Product Hunt that you can draw inspiration from 04:21 – Eric also asks around 04:28 – “Keep your team small” 04:46 – It is a struggle for many businesses to find that one marketing person who can execute a lot of tasks 05:01 – Ideally, find a marketer who is on their way up 05:24 – You should be out there, constantly recruiting great teams 05:35 – Marketing School is giving away access to Yesware, a sales tool that allows you to track the messages you send 05:53 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 05:58 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 06:29 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: There should be at least one designer, developer or engineer in a marketing team. Keep your team small – a big team costs too much and might slow down your processes. Find a marketer who’s already on their way, even if they will only stay with you for a year. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/5/20177 minutes, 23 seconds
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How to Create an SEO-Friendly Homepage | Ep. #277

In Episode #277, Eric and Neil highlight how to create an SEO-friendly homepage for your website. Tune in to learn how your homepage can bring a cornucopia of traffic to your entire website and why you have to spend more time thinking strategically about conversions. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Create an SEO-Friendly Homepage 00:39 – “Your homepage is going to be the most-trafficked on your site” 00:47 – Your homepage has to be good for Google and for users 01:00 – Keep in mind the overall theme of your site 01:20 – Make sure your website loads fast, link your major pages to your homepage, include an attractive title tag 01:29 – Mention your brand under the title tag because it helps with search engine rankings 01:40 – The concept of internal linking 01:42 – The SEO-friendly homepages where you will use internal linking 01:49 – The clicks that you have on the homepage will be passed on to your other important pages 02:07- If you’re ranking for your homepage keywords, work on those keywords in creating new sentences 02:27 – If you link relevant links from your homepage, you can increase your traffic 02:41 – In Episode 252 (How to Maximize Your SERP Real Estate), this was also discussed 02:47 – Eric is trying to rank “digital marketing agency” for his homepage 02:53 – Their rank is now between 4 and 7 03:00 – Eric’s percentage traffic from Google is 30% of their overall search traffic 03:38 – Eric shares how he tweaks overall search traffic 04:02 – “Your homepage won’t bring the majority of your traffic” 04:06 – Neil focuses on conversions more than anything else 04:18 – For Eric, their homepage is the highest converting page because they’re a marketing agency 04:40 – Eric and Neil both drive traffic to their homepage and they try to generate leads from the homepage 05:00 – Feel free to duplicate what Eric and Neil are doing 05:10 – This week’s giveaway is a 1 year subscription to Alexa – an SEO tool that is now owned by Amazon 05:23 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 05:28 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 04:53 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Your homepage should be good for Google and your website visitors. Track the keywords that make you rank and use them to add more relevant sentences to your homepage. You can generate leads directly from your homepage. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/4/20176 minutes, 54 seconds
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How to Find Relevant Guests for Your Podcast | Ep. #276

In Episode #276, Eric and Neil talk about finding relevant guests for your podcast—who you should be asking depending on your niche and why it’s important to set a guest criteria. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Find Relevant Guests for Your Podcast 00:34 – Eric’s Growth Everywhere podcast is an interview podcast 00:44 – Eric started Growth Everywhere to talk to people that understood marketing 00:52 – There was no other interview podcast before 00:57 – Eris reached out to people who knew marketing 00:59 – Eric reached out to Neil Patel and Pat Flynn 01:11 – Eric reached out through email and got his top 10 interviewees 01:17 – Eric’s criteria in looking for interviewee 01:30 – If Eric doesn’t have criteria, “anyone” can be on the podcast, which isn’t helpful 01:53 – People want consistency in a podcast 02:03 – To find relevant guest, you need to hand off the process 02:07 – Screencast what you’re doing, use Hunter to find email address 02:18 – Reach out to them by putting them into mail merge or Yesware 02:24 – Do this once a month or once a week depending on your podcast 02:38 – Look at the other podcast within your space and hit up their guests 03:18 – When the guests are on your show, make sure you ask them to share the podcast and promote it to their audience 03:32 – You can use ScheduleOnce and Calendly to schedule your guest 03:44 – You can also send your guests sample questions so they’ll be ready 03:51 – You can send your guests a one sheeter where they’ll see the technical requirements like good mic, internet, and other stuff 04:14 – Eric goes to GrowthHackers and Product Hunt to find whose doing AMAs 04:37 – This week’s giveaway is a 1-year subscription to Alexa – an SEO tool that is now owned by Amazon 04:55 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 05:01 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 04:53 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: You can take advantage of the other podcasts in your niche and reach out to people whom they’ve interviewed. Setting a criteria for your guest will make your podcast organized and consistent. Always make the interview a comfortable experience for your guests. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/3/20176 minutes, 30 seconds
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Tools to Help You Build Your Infoproduct | Ep. #275

In Episode #275, Eric and Neil list the tools you need to build your very first (and very best) infoproduct. Infoproducts (like online courses) have never been so widely available and because of that more and more professionals are starting to offer them. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: Tools to Help You Build Your Infoproduct 00:36 – Infoproducts are courses being offered online 00:42 – Eric has been looking at Tai Lopez’s agency course 01:03 – Some infoproducts are kind of scammy because some people just make courses that are of low-quality 01:19 – Infoproducts are high margin 01:14 – Going to school vs enrolling in an online course 01:31 – Neil’s infoproduct is doing over half a million dollars per month 02:07 – If you’re creating an infoproduct, don’t worry about what everyone else is doing 02:12 – Do what you feel is ethical 02:13 – Don’t take shortcuts 02:23 – Make sure you have videos – Quicktime and Screenflow work well 02:42 – Record all sessions you have 02:45 – Upload your recordings to tools like Vimeo or Wistia 03:02 – Neil uses the platform, WP Member 03:06 – Use Facebook Groups, Skype, and Webinar Jam 03:28 – For PDFs, use Uberflip 03:43 – Make sure you have email service providers for emailing your list 03:53 – Learn about Evergreen Launch Sequence 04:02 – Don’t forget to retarget people 04:28 – Eric recommends Teachable and Kajabi for platforms 04:48 – Skillshare is another platform to consider 05:13 – Neil has done really well with his courses 05:24 – You can really make money with courses BUT make sure you’re doings things right 05:28 – “Don’t come off SCAMMY” 05:37 – Marketing School is giving away a 1 year subscription to Alexa, an SEO tool from Amazon 05:50 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 05:53 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 06:10 – If you have any paid tools on marketing, reach out to us 06:24 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Some infoproduct teachers don’t really have the authority to teach—but they do it anyway. Only do what you think and feel is ETHICAL. Do things right – remember to give the real value of what you’re offering. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/2/20177 minutes, 20 seconds
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Should You Sell Your Products Through Amazon or on Your Own Website? | Ep. #274

In Episode #274, Eric and Neil talk about whether you should sell your products through Amazon or just post it on your website. Listen as Neil and Eric lay down both pros and cons of Amazon and your own website and why they think you’re not necessarily building a business by selling only through Amazon. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: Should You Sell Your Products Through Amazon or On Your Own Website? 00:24 – “Amazon is a gold rush” 00:42 – Check out Steve Chu’s site called, My Wife Quit Her Job 00:47 – Amazon one topic that everyone is talking about 00:52 – The problem is, you’re not building a business by selling in Amazon 01:21 – Sell on Amazon BUT sell on your website as well 01:34 – You have to build your own asset, email list, traffic sources, and community 01:51 – Jeremy of Muscle for Life sells both on Amazon and website 01:57 – He sells more on Amazon than in his website 02:17 – Do both to generate extra sales 02:24 – Even intangible products can be sold on Amazon 02:46 – Amazon has so much data on what does well and they try to offer the same item with their own brand 03:25 – This week’s giveaway is a 1 year subscription to Alexa – an SEO tool that is now owned by Amazon 03:55 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 03:59 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 04:23 – If you have any marketing related tool fit for the podcast, do reach out to us! 04:36 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Selling on Amazon doesn’t mean you’re building a business. It’s important, as a business, to have your own asset, email list, traffic sources, and community. The biggest downside in selling through Amazon is you cannot stop them from selling the same product you have through their own brand. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/1/20175 minutes, 32 seconds
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How to Promote Old Content Without Being Spammy | Ep. #273

In Episode #273, Eric and Neil discuss how to promote old content without being spammy. Tune in to learn updating tactics that will help you refresh your old content to make it new. Eric and Neil also share how to republish, re-promote, and repurpose your old content to drive more traffic to your site. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Promote Old Content Without Being Spammy 00:37 – Eric has been upgrading their past content 00:41 – When content is being upgraded, Eric will notify their email list that the content is updated 01:01 – Eric might use Facebook ads to communicate this as well 01:09 – The content will then be new to people and still relevant 01:20 – Neil shares what Brian Dean of Backlinko did 01:21 – Brian takes his old content, adds a few paragraphs, makes it better, changes the published date on WordPress so the content will be at the top and fresh 01:35 – Brian then promotes it again on social media and it actually works well 01:43 – Doing this keeps you getting more views and your rankings and traffic will go up 01:58 – Most of what Neil writes on his blogs is evergreen 02:13 – Neil re-promotes and repurposes content that is valuable 02:21 – “It’s all about value at the end of the day” 02:30 – You can use Edgar to continuously promote your post over time 02:55 – Some of Marketing School’s episodes are constantly republished, using the right setting 03:06 – You don’t need to republish content every month, just once or twice a year is fine 03:25 – Marketing School is giving away a free one-year subscription to Alexa, which is an SEO tool 03:42 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 03:47 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 04:02 – Alexa has changed and improved drastically 04:43 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: You can update your content by adding a few paragraphs of NEW information and it will still be valuable to people. Republishing and repurposing your content can drives more and more traffic to your page—including new traffic. Consistently promote your content with the right settings and to the right audience. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/30/20175 minutes, 39 seconds
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Do You Still Need to Build Links if Your Traffic Is Growing? | Ep. #272

In Episode #272, Eric and Neil discuss whether you still need to build links if your traffic is growing. Tune in to learn when it’s the RIGHT time to build your links and when it’s time to work on creating great content. This will help you save time and maximize your efforts. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Do You Still Need to Build Links if Your Traffic Is Growing? 00:39 – “You don’t really need to build links if your traffic is growing” 00:48 – If you build links, you’ll only get results 6 months later 00:58 – Your traffic will grow from 3-6 months on, as soon as it starts flatlining, you will need to build links again 01:17 – When your links start declining on the upwards swing, then you have to build more and more 01:26 – You don’t have to build your links every month because it’s expensive and time consuming 01:35 – If you have a good base, it is better to build more traffic, like what Eric does 01:39 – Just write more content so you’ll have more words which will lead to more search traffic 01:47 – Building traffic is easier than building links 01:49 – You still need to have enough links for the content to work 01:58 – Neil builds links once every quarter 02:13 – When Eric started Single Grain, they only had 5K-7K website visits a month and it has now grown into 58K 02:30 – Each quarter, Eric will do dial-up link building 02:40 – Eric consistently creates content as well 02:47 – Eric upgrades their content 02:29 – Repurposing content works for Eric, too 03:14 – Eric continuously hires new writers 03:28 – When you’re domain authority is good and generating traffic organically, that’s when you slow down with link building and focus on content 03:46 – You need a base of links for your content to do well 03:58 – You can track your link building using Ahrefs 04:12 – Marketing School is giving away free one-year subscription of LeadQuizzes which will allow you to create quizzes that collect leads 04:33 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 04:29 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 04:58 – Eric and Neil simply want to share the tools that they use, they’re not getting anything from it 05:16 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: If your traffic is constantly and consistently growing, link building is optional. You still need to have enough links for your content to work and generate traffic to your site. It’s about testing – test to know what works well for your site. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/29/20176 minutes, 12 seconds
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How Small Businesses Can Get Started with PR Without Hiring an Agency | Ep. #271

In Episode #271, Eric and Neil discuss how a small business can get started with public relations without hiring an agency. Tune in to learn the online tools that can help make your PR a breeze and other effective ways that do not cost you a single dollar. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How Small Businesses Can Get Started with PR Without Hiring an Agency 00:36 – Public relations is still relevant today 00:49 – Eric recommends HARO or Help a Reporter Out 00:54 – You can find reporters who are also looking for help 01:04 – They have all sorts of categories of stories that you don’t expect 01:16 – Monitor it and get daily alerts 01:28 – Neil, as a startup, loves using agencies and individual people 01:37 – Chris Barrett is a performance-based PR rep 01:47 – Traditional PR people don’t think that Chris’ model is healthy for the space 01:55 – Chris still continues with his model and has also worked with Eric 02:14 – Pay per performance is definitely an option 02:21 – PRLOG is another tool that you can use 02:28 – “The best PR isn’t what most people think of” 02:36 – Neil hit people up in their space and he helped them out for free 02:44 – Get them to blog about your business in exchange for the “help” 03:06 – You can also use Mail Merge to reach out to people 03:22 – JournoRequest can also do PR for you 03:33 – Take a look at your dimensions and your competitors’ as well 03:51 – Have the monitoring tools in place 03:56 – PR is a numbers game 04:22 – Another tool is Radio Guest List which is similar to HARO, but for audio 04:56 – BlogDash will make blog outreach easier 05:15 – Marketing School is giving away a one year annual subscription to LeadQuizzes which allows you to collect leads from the quizzes you made 05:30 – To win, rate, review, and subscribe to Marketing School 05:33 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 05:43 – Neil used LeadQuizzes on his website, Nutrition Secrets 06:18 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: PR is still relevant today and even small businesses need it – it increases brand awareness. Pay per performance is an option that you can try, especially if you’re a small company. PR is a numbers game – track your dimensions. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/28/20177 minutes, 15 seconds
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How to Make Videos on a Budget | Ep. #270

In Episode #270, Eric and Neil discuss how to make videos on a budget. Tune in to learn why videos are significant to you content strategy and why you should hire a videographer and video editor instead of doing everything on your own.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Make Videos on a Budget 00:50 – It is important to have videos as part of your content strategy 00:58 – Videos are easier to consume and can be seen everywhere 01:14 – If you’re just starting, do live videos with Facebook and YouTube 01:20 – Just take out your iPhone and talk into it 01:34 – Check Tai Lopez who spends millions on video 01:58 – Use Animoto to turn your simple videos into an ad 02:13 – Sean Duran’s explainer videos 02:24 – Explainer videos should have a script that answers objections 02:43 – Neil pitched some of his friends to be his videographer and editor 03:08 – Neil’s friend posted a videographer job listing for $3K a month 03:15 – The responses were crazy 03:40 – Eric had a job post in Workable for a videographer and received 400 applications 04:15 – Videographers are in demand 04:25 – You can get videographers and video editors on a budget 04:58 – Marketing School is giving away a one year annual subscription for LeadQuizzes which allows you to collect leads from the quizzes you made 05:05 –To win, rate, review, and subscribe to Marketing School 05:11 - Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 05:19 – Neil tested LeadQuizzes on one of his websites, Nutrition Secrets 05:43 – It increased Neil’s leads over 500% 06:05 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Going live on social media is one of the easiest ways to start with videos. Videographers are currently in demand—find one who can deliver what you need at a price you can afford. High quality videos boost your conversion rates, it’s definitely worth investing in. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/27/20177 minutes, 3 seconds
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How to Find and Work with Influencers | Ep. #269

In Episode #269, Eric and Neil discuss how to find and work with influencers. Tune in to learn the ins and outs of influencer marketing including where and how to find them, why they’re cheaper than celebrities, and the importance of consistency in your influencer campaign. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Find and Work with Influencers 00:34 – Eric has a few friends who are working on their own influencer platform 00:50 – Influencer marketing has always been around 01:11 – “Anybody could become an influencer after putting in the work” 01:21 – The easiest way to search for an influencer, without spending, is going through social media sites 01:27 – In Instagram, use certain hashtags and look for people who are up and coming 01:32 – You can work with people who are starting to build their online presence—this way, it won’t be too pricey 01:50 – Eric has used influencer marketing for a previous client and they used FameBit 02:00 – Neil used influencer marketing on Facebook and Instagram and reached out to some celebrities 02:18 – The Kardashians will do an online paid post for $500K 02:33 – “It’s so expensive to reach out to people” 02:45 – Neil suggests finding those that are popular with the people in your target market and pay them to pass over that network/audience to you—it’s so much cheaper than using expensive celebrities 03:18 – If you’re building an entrepreneur channel, use hashtags that are relevant to your market 03:38 – Reach out to people who are getting a good amount of likes and comments and ask them for their paid shoutout rates 04:09 – Influencer marketing doesn’t always work 04:46 – If you’re doing influencer marketing consistently, that’s when it will work 05:03 – If you’re doing influencer marketing, you should have content as well 05:16 – Figure out how you can add value to your audience 05:24 – There are pricing guidelines for how much you should be paying influencers on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram 05:55 – Marketing School is giving away a one year annual subscription to LeadQuizzes, which allows you to collect leads from the quizzes you made 06:06 –To win, rate, review, and subscribe to Marketing School 06:12 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 06:30 – Neil and Eric are giving away tools that they use personally and they don’t earn from it 07:14 – You can go to Neil Patel’s LeadQuizzes case study to know how valuable the leads are from LeadQuizzes 07:35 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Influencer marketing has always been around and to be successful, you have to do it consistently. Valuable content will make an influencer’s post more engaging. You don’t have to spend much on an influencer – you just have to find the right influencer for your target market. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/26/20178 minutes, 29 seconds
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How to Track Brand Awareness | Ep. #268

In Episode #268, Eric and Neil discuss how to track brand awareness. Tune in to learn just how important it is to be on top of your brand awareness, the tools that you will help you track your brand’s online presence, and the NEW giveaway from Marketing School. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Track Brand Awareness 00:37 – Neil firmly believes in branding 00:57 – There are few things you can do to track brand awareness 01:00 – One is to survey people in your industry asking how well they know your brand 01:10 – Second is to use Google Trends to scope out the businesses you want to check and compare with your brand 01:35 – What Eric learned from Brendon Burchard, a fellow marketer 01:43 – A brand isn’t just a logo, it’s a story 02:26 – When tracking brands, use Google Alerts or Mention to track keywords 02:41 – You can be updated in real time when someone mentions your brand 03:00 – You can then start a relationship with someone who mentions your brand and help them if needed 03:21 – Use Google Search Console to check on your monthly impressions 03:46 – Marketing School is giving away a free tool called LeadQuizzes which allows you to make quizzes for your target market 04:05 – A one year annual prescription will go to 5 people 04:16 – To win, rate, review, and subscribe to Marketing School 04:21 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 04:38 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Branding is significant to one’s success – your brand should stick in people’s minds. Track yours and your competitors’ brands to find out how to stay ahead. Build a relationship with those who mention or appreciate your brand—it can be a potential partnership. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/20175 minutes, 34 seconds
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How to Start a Marketing Agency | Ep. #267

In Episode #267, Eric and Neil discuss how to start a marketing agency. Tune in to learn how to scale yourself up from zero to a million as well as how to create an effective marketing tactic when you’re just starting out. It’ll get you those clients and perhaps a date on Tinder, too! Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Start a Marketing Agency 00:40 – Neil shares why he named his first agency ACS 00:44 – ACS stands for Advantage Consulting Services 00:47 – Neil and his co-founder thought of the name 01:07 – ACS was created 16 years ago 01:30 – Neil is starting a new marketing agency 02:03 – Neil wanted a website like iProspect’s, which is one of the biggest marketing agencies 02:14 – When starting a website, have your own unique angle 02:20 – Keep it simple 02:22 – Go on Crunchbase, find companies that are recently funded, email them their flaws in a full detailed document 02:49 – From there, you can get clients and start having your own agency 03:05 – If you want to start a marketing agency, you have to be confident in marketing 03:11 – You have to do business development 03:28 – If you’re starting out, use Mixmax’s sequences 03:30 – Set up sequences and reach out to people like a cold outreach 03:57 – Going from 0 to 1M, it all starts with you 04:12 – Eric got a client from Quora by answering a question for SEO 04:21 – Think about where your people are hanging out 04:30 – Eric has a friend who currently makes money from Instagram 04:50 – Neil asks Eric the one thing he would do if he’s just starting 04:59 – "Give free advice every single day” 05:24 – People will eventually respond to you 05:33 – Eric even sent Neil a couple of emails before responding to Neil’s blog 05:45 – “You got to show value first and then, from there, you can scale up” 05:50 – Neil will also do the same thing as Eric if he’s just starting out 06:00 – Neil will send an email with the name and a catchy sentence about the person’s business 06:39 – Use tools like Mixmax, Outreach and ZenProspect to make sure you have a CSV of the company names for the outreach 06:47 – Marketing is a numbers game 07:02 – Eric used to take videos to get clients 07:22 – Start to build up your portfolio and do some work for free to get referrals 07:33 – It’s going to be tough at first 07:39 – Neil has a reader who used his marketing funnels to get dates on Tinder 07:50 – Funnels is compared to the act of swiping 07:58 – The more people you email, the more opens you’re going to get 08:20 – In Tinder, there’s a feature called “super like” 08:49 – A “super like” is when a person made you a favorite 09:00 – If you have a good headline, people will click through 09:20 – Make sure you have a good image, just like in Tinder 10:00 – “Do good work and then things will start to happen” 10:05 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Confidence is important, but being an excellent marketer is fundamental—people will know if you are an expert or are just trying to be one. There’s no elevator to success. Reach out to people as often as possible and offer free work if needed. Create a plan and research how you will develop your business. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/24/201711 minutes
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How to Leverage Pinterest Search Ads | Ep. #266

In Episode #266, Eric and Neil discuss how to leverage Pinterest search ads. Tune in to learn why the best time to try Pinterest search ads is NOW and how you can leverage it efficiently to get the most success. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Leverage Pinterest Search Ads 00:34 – In 2017, Pinterest has released the ability to run ads where you can target specific keywords 01:03 – Pinterest is growing and becoming a serious business 01:21 – Pinterest users are almost equally divided by men and women in other countries 01:33 – Neil asks Eric to try selling digital products to men and women to see who converts better 01:40 – Women have a higher conversion rate and are less likely to refund 01:47 – Eric wouldn’t make a refund 01:53 – Guys always return Neil’s products 02:05 – When a woman buys your product, they are more likely to read it, implement it, and learn from it 02:19 – A guy buys it, but doesn’t do anything with it 02:37 – One of Eric’s friends says “people are buying perceived progress” 02:57 – Neil has tried Pinterest search ads and it works really well 02:59 – You have to really target your product in your search 03:09 – You may want to get into it now as it’s still new 03:30 – Don’t blame Neil, but you can blame Eric if you lose money 03:45 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Pinterest is becoming a more viable and serious business—it might be worth it to run your ads through this platform. Create a product that is easily targeted in your search. Pinterest is still unsaturated with ads, so there’s a good chance of you succeeding if you try it now. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/23/20174 minutes, 40 seconds
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What Are Apple Search Ads? | Ep. #265

In Episode #265, Eric and Neil discuss what Apple search ads are. Tune in to find out the benefits of investing in an app, whether it’s a fit for your business, and the ways you can boost your install rate via Apple apps. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What Apple Search Ads Are 00:37 – If you’re searching on the App Store, you can actually bid on specific keywords that will trigger your app on a search 00:49 – You’ll have a sponsored ad on top of that and people can click through 00:57 – The goal is to get more installs 01:13 – Eric has been testing this for quite some time 01:17 – The average cost per install or CPI has been getting higher over the years 01:37 – If you have an app you want to push, this is one of the ways to do it 01:51 – Neil has also tried this and it works if your app has a decent rating 02:13 – The rating should be from a good number of people 02:47 – Apps are supplemental for businesses, but don’t try to bet everything on the apps you create 02:59 – It is too expensive 03:15 – It might worth a shot for your business—so try it 03:26 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: You can bid on a specific keyword to call up your app on the App store. Your app needs decent ratings for the search ads to work well. Apple search ads aren’t as sophisticated as Facebook or Instagram ads—but, is still worth a try. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/22/20174 minutes, 22 seconds
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How to Master the Art of Upselling | Ep. #264

In Episode #264, Eric and Neil discuss how you can master the art of upselling. Tune in to find out how YOU can master the art of upselling, the benefit of targeting your existing clients, and how offering more speed and more automation can be your ticket to doubling your revenue. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Master the Art of Upselling 00:36 – Eric went to San Francisco to meet existing and prospective clients 01:05 – Before going into the meetings, Eric had a talk with his team to discuss what they can offer their clients 01:25 – Eric showed them mind-blowing facts about their clients’ competitors 01:41 – Eric probably gained an additional $150K in contracts 01:54 – You need to add value, first, to master the art of upselling 01:56 – If the client is satisfied with your work, they want to meet you and this is an opportunity to upsell 02:02 – “It’s all about expansion” 02:15 – Upselling is about speed and automation 02:28 – Neil learned this from Ryan Deiss of Digital Marketer 03:21 – “You can’t just do more speed and more automation of something random, it has to be related to [your product]” 03:32 – Trey Lewellen uses Click Funnels for selling gun related products 03:51 – Trey drives people to a landing page to buy gun oils 04:00 – Trey has more upsells 04:22 – Russell Brunson’s interview with Trey 04:58 – Eric uses Mixmax to set reminders for himself 05:15 – Eric makes sure he follows up with his prospective and current clients and believes salespeople should do the same thing 05:34 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Adding value is the way to master the art of upselling. Offering speed and automation for the product or service you offer is a great way to upsell. The customers that have stayed with you the longest are the easiest to expand upon.  Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/21/20176 minutes, 32 seconds
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What Does Boosting a Facebook Post Actually Do? | Ep. #263

In Episode #263, Eric and Neil discuss what boosting a Facebook post actually does. Tune in to learn the benefits of boosting a Facebook post, whether it’s right for your company, and how to bank off that increase of traffic and engagement. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What Boosting a Facebook Post Actually Does 00:40 – Eric gets more emails when they boost a post 00:55 – Boosting a post makes it easier for Eric to test new content 01:13 – Eric is more interested in collecting more email addresses when he boosts a post 01:34 – Initially, boosting a post results in more engagement; then, you try to see if you can collect more emails from the CPA and from there, see if you can make an ad campaign from it 01:47 – Neil isn’t fond of the idea of boosting Facebook posts and would rather buy friends 01:55 – If you’re boosting a post, make sure your post has an email capture 02:21 – If you’re going to spend money on Facebook, spend it going to a landing page or getting more fans 02:36 – Neil hates the concept of boosting a post, but has seen it successfully done 03:00 – Eric has done live videos in the past and would boost to their live audience, then retarget them 03:15 – At the end of the day, it is figuring out what works for you 03:54 – The value of Facebook Live has grown a lot 04:10 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: The goal of boosting a post is to grow your audience and increase that engagement with your content. You spend money to increase your Facebook presence, so make sure you are also leading your audience to your website. Find out what works best for you and suits you well – tests are invaluable for finding this out. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/20/20175 minutes, 4 seconds
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How to Drive Traffic with LinkedIn | Ep. #262

In Episode #262, Eric and Neil discuss how to drive traffic with LinkedIn. Tune in to learn how LinkedIn can actually be cheaper, some tactics you can apply to increase your click-through rate, and how you can divert your LinkedIn traffic to your own website.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Drive Traffic with LinkedIn 00:41 – Make sure your targeting is tight and your offer is relevant to your target people 01:01 – You can possibly get a click-through rate of 1% if the target is right and the offer is good 01:07 – These are from the newsfeed ads you see on LinkedIn 01:12 – After seeing the 1% click-through rate, switch the advertising to CPM for cheaper clicks 01:28 – Eric’s click-through rates have gone up to 2-3% 01:39 – You think you can’t make LinkedIn cheap, but you can actually can 01:43 – Add everyone who adds you as friend on LinkedIn; the limit is 30K friends 01:53 – Take all your contacts from your website, post your blog posts on LinkedIn once a day, using the first paragraph or two—then, add a link to continue reading at the bottom 02:05 – That will drive traffic from LinkedIn to your website 02:09 – Neil increased his overall traffic through this tactic 02:30 – Adding the share button is also an option 02:38 – Using Zapier and IFTTT, you can push your updates to LinkedIn automatically 02:58 – LinkedIn drives leads 03:13 – Every time Neil publishes a blog post, he shares it to every marketing group in LinkedIn 03:26 – Participate in the group as well and add value 03:32 – Buffer is also good for sharing in groups 04:07 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Target your offer to the right demographic. You can get higher click-through rates and cheaper clicks in LinkedIn. Posting your blog posts in LinkedIn and sharing them to groups can significantly boost your overall traffic. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/19/20175 minutes, 2 seconds
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How to Capture More Email Addresses at Conferences | Ep. #261

In Episode #261, Eric and Neil discuss how to capture more email addresses at conferences. Tune in to learn the routers that you can bring to conferences that make acquiring new email addresses easier. Eric and Neil also discuss the right and most efficient way to network at these conferences. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Capture More Email Addresses at Conferences 00:40 – A startup called Zenreach has a router that allows you to collect emails and it behaves like an automation sequence as well 01:18 – Everybody needs wi-fi, especially in conferences 01:34 – Another way to collect email is to go to the conference’s bar or networking hall and have a chat with people 01:47 – See how you can help people, collect cards, and follow-up 02:02 – If you don’t want to drink, you don’t have to 02:30 – Neil doesn’t really drink at conferences 02:58 – Neil usually gets selfie requests at conferences 03:08 – Evernote Premium can scan a business card and add the email address automatically to your contact form 03:34 – You can also take a picture using the FullContact app, then link it to your Zapier which adds people to LinkedIn automatically 04:02 – Using Zapier with Evernote and FullContact will make your life easier 04:20 – After adding the contacts in your phone, you can add them to your Google Apps as well 04:39 – Make sure you take multiple routers with you to conferences 04:55 – Neil has a good post on networking 05:05 – “Don’t be the guy that hangs around and tries to prolong the conversation” 05:14 – Be efficient with your time 05:18 – Just try to add value 05:31 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: You can collect emails at a conference through online tools and casual conversations. If the conversation is about to die, just say nice to meet you and move on. At the end of the day, It’s all about sharing and adding value. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/18/20176 minutes, 28 seconds
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7 SEO Tasks You Can Start Automating Today | Ep. #260

In Episode #260, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 SEO tasks you can start automating today. They drop tried and true tools that will help you automate SEO tasks—eliminating the risk for human error and streamlining your workflow processes. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 SEO Tasks You Can Start Automating Today 00:33 – First is to use Ahrefs for link alerts 00:47 – It shows the new links that have been acquired by your competitors 00:56 – The link alerts can be sent to you 01:15 – Eric shares an example of how to link build depending on your niche 01:36 – Buzzsumo is a tool that can be used for link building, too 01:43 – Second is to use IFTTT: If This Then That to automate social sharing 02:00 – You can also time it 02:15 – Zapier is quite similar to IFTTT 02:22 – You can hook your blog RSS feed to your Slack 02:47 – SEO is like Formula 1 racing where fine tuning is essential 03:03 – One of the best WordPress plugs is in Yoast 03:17 – If you have WordPress multi-channel, Yoast automatically generates the site maps for each domain 03:42 – You can also use Zapier to hook in your RSS feed to your spreadsheet 04:07 – Your content writers can internally link to the links that you have 04:45 – Sixth is to sign-up for an SEO product like MOZ and OnPage 05:01 – It will automatically notify you when something is off with your SEO 05:28 – Track your keywords using Authority Labs 06:18 – Go to Google Analytics and set up alerts there 06:39 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Automating SEO tasks eliminates room for human error. SEO requires fine tuning and consistent tweaks. Tracking your keywords will help you improve your ranking. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/17/20177 minutes, 34 seconds
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How to Improve Your Conversion Rate Using Images | Ep. #259

In Episode #259, Eric and Neil discuss how to improve your conversion rate using images. Images can easily work for or against you—do they support your message or story? Do they evoke the right emotions? Tune in to learn why custom images convert better than stock photos and the importance of A/B testing your images to maximize on its performance. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Improve Your Conversion Rate Using Images 00:45 – Eric has custom images for his website and custom gifs for his homepage 01:06 – For custom images, you can repurpose them, unlike stock photos 01:14 – Eric’s conversion rates went up on their A/B testing 01:27 – Design is a priority for Eric 01:36 – KlientBoost is an agency focused on design 02:05 – A design that helps convey your message can increase conversion 02:16 – Neil added a heat map in the header 02:39 – Neil used animated gifs that was relevant to the product and service—that change showed a 15-16% increase in the conversion 03:12 – Design Pickle is a good place for graphic designers to make your images 03:22 – As per the founder, you can also request a specific design like an infographic 03:35 – Flat fee is $370 a month for unlimited designs 03:42 – Canva is a good tool for creating images for free 04:04 – Infogram is a quick and easy way to make custom graphics 04:10 – If you use images, make sure it shows a process—make sure it’s not too distracting or hard to visualize 04:38 – If your images are too distracting, it might lessen the conversion rate 04:53 – One digital marketer used the image of an iPhone battery draining when they sold tickets on Facebook 05:19 – Think of how you can draw people’s emotions with your images 05:59 – Test different variations of images 05:52 – Test out different images in different ads tests 06:04 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Custom images convert more than stock images. If you don’t have a graphic designer, there are tons of tools you can use to create your own custom images. Make your images easy on the eye, make sure it depicts a process or story, and triggers the right emotions. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/16/20177 minutes, 3 seconds
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7 Ways to Increase Facebook Likes Without Spending a Dollar | Ep. #258

In Episode #258, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 ways to increase Facebook likes without spending a dollar. Increasing your Facebook likes doesn’t have to be an over-complicated process—sometimes all it takes is you asking and reaching out to the people you know. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Ways to Increase Facebook Likes Without Spending a Dollar 00:35 – First, add the Facebook Widget to your website 00:50 – Second is building up your fan page 01:03 – Use your personal profile to connect with other individuals 01:10 – Do shoutout for shoutout 01:33 – Third is to simply ask 01:44 – Send an intro email to your list asking them to like your page 01:50 – Look at your competitor's posts in BuzzSumo and type in the SEO keywords that are getting likes 02:08 – Share your competitor’s content and ask them to like or share your page, too 02:28 – Just create great content, in general 02:50 – Eric would write content and if people liked it, they would share it 03:07 – Sixth, focus on timing 03:31 – Promoting your content 03:44 – Reach out to people who can do direct outreach 03:48 – Use Pitchbox to help you organize your outreach 04:00 – Boosting a post can also increase your page likes 04:09 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Build up your fan page by connecting with people using your personal profile. Simply ask people to like your page – there’s no harm in sending out an email requesting so. Track the best time that people are engaging, then promote and organize your outreach accordingly. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/15/20175 minutes, 5 seconds
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Is It a Good Time to Start a Marketing Agency? | Ep. #257

In Episode #257, Eric and Neil discuss whether it is a good time to start a marketing agency. Tune in to learn why starting a marketing agency today IS a great thing due to the internet. Also, Eric and Neil tell you how to keep yourself competitive against the other big guys in the marketing agency space. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Is It a Good Time to Start a Marketing Agency? 00:39 – Neil just started an agency 01:09 – Neil generates an average of 300-500 leads 01:31 – It IS a great time because online marketing is trackable 01:58 – Facebook and Google’s market cap is so high 02:10 – The real question is: are you good enough to start an agency? 02:47 – Eric thought that their competition was going to eat them up 03:04 – When you’re trying to be a full-service agency and you’re trying to work with all types of clients, that’s when you set yourself up for failure 03:14 – You should focus on a certain area at the start 03:35 – As long as the platforms are out there and they have your attention, there is room for everyone 03:56 – The specialist tends to do their best 04:20 – When you’re starting off, you’re going to compete with the big guys 04:30 – The weakness of the big guys is that they’re not personable 05:03 – Neil’s sample pitch for the big guys 05:27 – Use the company’s weakness against them when pitching against them 05:38 – Go out there and establish relationships 06:06 – Being able to connect with people is going to help you 06:18 – Neil talks about partnership with people in the industry 06:44 – Neil’s Advance Marketing Program 06:55 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Online marketing is trackable—making it easier to know if your efforts are working. The real question is: are you good enough to start an agency? Establish relationships with the people in your market and build partnerships. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/14/20177 minutes, 52 seconds
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How to Convert Your Leads into Paying Clients | Ep. #256

In Episode #256, Eric and Neil discuss how to convert your leads into paying clients. Tune in to learn the most effective ways to convert your leads, such as being mindful of your response time and how often you check in with your clients. Eric and Neil also explain why documenting your leads is essential in scaling your business. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Convert Your Leads into Paying Clients 00:40 – There was a study about calling your leads 01:04 – One of Eric’s clients was impressed by their speed 01:23 – If you don’t follow up on a deal quick enough, you will lose a lot of them 01:30 – Converting a lead happens through a lot of follow up 02:09 – Neil uses Yesware to keep track of the follow up 02:29 – Some people focus more on the content without tracking if the leads are opening up or not 03:03 – Track how often you touch base with your client 03:25 – Have a process so it’s easier to pass this onto another person, if needed 03:30 – Document your tracking 03:47 – If you’re trying to scale a business, you need to have everything documented and not just in your head 03:55 – Once you have something on paper, you know where to find it 04:09 – Neil refers to F1 racing as an example 04:42 – Converting requires fine tuning the process 05:11 – What clients said about Eric that made them convert 05:46 – For every lead that doesn’t convert, get in contact with them, and talk to them about why they didn’t sign up 06:03 – Answer their objections for future pitches 06:14 – Marketing School is giving away a copy of Yesware, which is a great sales tool 06:45 – To enter, subscribe, rate and review Marketing School 06:49 – Text MAREKTINGSCHOOL to 33444 06:59 – Eric and Neil paid for the giveaway and wants the listeners to know how helpful the tools are 07:22 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Call your leads and follow up ASAP—speed is a huge factor when it comes to sealing a deal. The more you follow up on your leads, the more chance you have for them to convert. Know your customer’s objections and use this knowledge to fine tune your process and responses. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/13/20178 minutes, 20 seconds
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How to Keep Track of Emerging Trends in Your Industry | Ep. #255

In Episode #255, Eric and Neil discuss how to keep track of emerging trends in your industry. Tune in to learn why networking is of the utmost importance when it comes to being up to date with the latest trends and tools. You’ll also find out what blogs and social media platforms Eric and Neil use to stay on top of their game. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Keep Track of Emerging Trends in Your Industry 00:37 – Eric looks at Feedly to take their RSS feeds and segment them 00:52 – When Eric wakes up, he’s puts them into Pocket which is his “read later” tool 01:02 – Looking at the headlines in the morning gives Eric an idea on what is going on and gets his brain moving 01:23 – Neil uses Twitter 01:31 – It is still a great tool to know the latest in your industry 01:49 – Follow the people within your industry 01:59 – For Twitter, Eric uses Tweetbot 02:29 – Eric likes Twitter because when something big happens, it will trend easily 03:03 – Listen to different podcasts in your industry 03:24 – The new tactics and trends can be easily shared through podcasts 03:59 – Eric and Neil discuss with each other what they are doing and their results 04:30 – Eric and Neil are doing this with other people in their space 04:35 – “If you’re not networking with people, you’re not going to be ahead of them” 04:40 – Eric had a chat with Sean Ellis of Growth Hacker 04:52 – Shawn shares why he started Growth Hacker 05:04 – If you meet with other people, you can build relationships 05:18 – Eric shares when he went to the Traffic and Conversion Conference 05:25 – One of Neil’s business partners connected with one of Eric’s friends 06:16 – Make sure you reciprocate 06:28 – Eric enjoys looking at Venture Capital blogs like CB Insights, Mattermark and Crunchbase 07:03 – It can give you an idea of where things are going, in general 07:13 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Twitter might be dead, but it is still a good platform to know what is currently happening in your space. Networking with people in your industry builds relationships and helps you stay updated on the latest news and trends. You will learn more if you reciprocate. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/12/20178 minutes, 9 seconds
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7 Tools to Help You With Reputation Management | Ep. #254

In Episode #254, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 tools to help you with reputation management. Tune in to learn which tools will help you keep track of your reputation, respond to negative feedback, and also preempt any future, negative domain names that could tarnish your brand. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Tools to Help You With Reputation Management 00:36 – Use Mention or Google Alerts to track your brand mentions 00:51 – Second is to use Google Suggest 01:06 – Create articles that combat the negative feedback 01:21 – Use KnowEm to claim multiple social networks or multiple profiles 01:42 – Just do the work upfront 01:53 – Use a domain checker like Check Domain 02:07 – Type your name or company name, plus a negative remark or word attached to it—then register those domains 02:29 – Fifth is Imagerater which will allow you to look for people who are using your unique images in a negative way 03:02- Google Image search works, too 03:06 – Use SERP's rank checker 03:43 – This can help you be aware of the links that link back to you 03:52 – Use Complaint Search Box 03:54 – It allows you do Google searches in over 40 complaints’ websites 04:14 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Always track your brand mentions – know what people are thinking about your brand. Create the possible domain name that can ruin your reputation in the future. Keep up your ranking and be aware of those who are ahead or behind you. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/11/20175 minutes, 13 seconds
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What Is Negative SEO? | Ep. #253

In Episode #253, Eric and Neil discuss what negative SEO is. Tune in to know how you can protect your site from negative SEO and the way Google works in regards to dishing out penalties and pushing one’s website ranking down. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What Is Negative SEO? 00:32 – Negative SEO is when someone pushes your SEO down 00:43 – A good example of this is when someone builds porn or casino links to your site 00:56 – It becomes negative SEO when you begin to rank lower 01:03 – Negative SEO is when Google starts to filter you 01:13 – Eric thinks of SEO as an over-optimization cup 01:21 – Each size has a different cup size 01:23 – Big sites like Amazon have bigger cups and more room for errors 01:57 – Once you hit your cup limit, that’s when Google starts to hit you with penalties 02:37 – Neil sees this happening in the aggressive industries 02:46 – Some people are taking websites that have spammy links and they link them to their website 03:00 – Google is improving their algorithm to fight negative SEO 03:11 – Make sure you continue to update your disavow file with Google Webmaster Tool 03:50 – Eric doesn’t worry about negative SEO as much as he did before 04:03 – The Marketing School is giving away 5 annual copies of Ahrefs this week 04:10 – To enter, subscribe, rate and review the Marketing School Podcast 04:16 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 05:14 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Negative SEO pushes your ranking down—beware of people who links with negative content to your site. Consistently track and update your disavow file— this will help a lot. In the end, don’t worry too much about negative SEO as there is only so much you can do. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/10/20176 minutes, 12 seconds
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How to Maximize Your SERP Real Estate | Ep. #252

In Episode #252, Eric and Neil discuss how to maximize SERP real estate. Tune in to learns tips and strategies that will get your rank to 0 as well as the ways in which you can occupy multiple slots in SERP. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Maximize Your SERP Real Estate 00:33 – SERP is Search Engine Results Page 01:00 – Figure how you can rank zero by having proper headings 01:22 – The MOZ beginner guide 01:44 – To get more results in SERP, have multiple pages in your site which are also sub-domain 02:08 – If you Google Marketing School, they occupy 5 results with different domains 02:31 – One of Eric’s real estate clients gets more results using their social media pages 03:15 – Answer questions or have a “how to” guide If you want rich snippets 03:36 – In Google Search Console, you can control the links that are showing up 04:18 – In linking, when you have subpages under the top keyword, you can also take up multiple spots 05:03 – You also want to link to those internal pages 05:47 – You don’t have to rank the second one as high as the first one, just high enough 05:54 – Eric does reputation management for a client 06:03 – Eric is building links to other high page, authority results 06:29 – The Marketing School is giving away 5 annual copies of Ahrefs this week 06:35 – To enter, subscribe, rate and review the Marketing School Podcast 06:41 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 07:17 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Proper headings can make ALL the difference – make sure it is relevant and works for you. How-to guides and answering questions can give you really good ranking through the snippets. Search for the top keywords and have pages link to it. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/9/20178 minutes, 13 seconds
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7 Types of Content Upgrades You Can Try Today | Ep. #251

In Episode #251, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 types of content upgrades you can try today. Content upgrades are a great opportunity to grow your email list and thus, those conversions. Tune in to learn about the different types of content upgrades you can offer your audience and find out which one suits your company best. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Types of Content Upgrades You Can Try Today 00:33 – A content upgrade is when you use Leadbox or other email tools to offer people freebies 00:53 – The idea of a content upgrade is offering something in exchange for their email addresses 00:57 – Content upgrades are helpful for Eric’s conversion rate 01:08 – First, try a downloadable checklist 01:32 – Checklists are easy to look at and people like to get templates 01:39 – Second is a cheat sheet 02:02 – Third, use a tool called Designrr 02:16 – Your blog post can be converted to PDF 02:49 – Fourth is to give your audience something educational 03:20 – Fifth is to provide an email course 03:30 – If you want people to get a course, get them to subscribe to a campaign 04:00 – Sixth, provide them the next thing they should read based on what they are currently reading 04:42 – An alternative to webinar is to have a video launch sequence 04:52 – Check Jeff Walker’s product launch 05:20 – You can also do an Evergreen webinar using EverWebinar 05:27 – The Marketing School is giving away 5 annual copies of Ahrefs, this week 05:32 - To enter, subscribe, rate and review the Marketing School Podcast 05:38 - Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 06:28 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: A content upgrade is a great opportunity to boost your conversion rate significantly. Give your audience something valuable and educational, so they can’t resist. Keep track of your audience behavior to know what type of content upgrade suits them best. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/8/20177 minutes, 23 seconds
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7 Ways You Can Use Video to Improve Conversion Rates | Ep. #250

In Episode #250, Eric and Neil discuss 7 ways you can use video to improve conversion rates. Tune in to learn the type videos you should have, where they need to be placed, and the value of doing live video for your audience. Eric and Neil also discuss how to maximize your best video content to boost your conversion. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Ways You Can Use Video to Improve Conversion Rates 00:44 – Eric uses retargeting and remarketing for their blog 01:01 – This builds relationship and is based on the audience’s behavior 01:17 – Some of Neil’s sales come from remarketing 01:26 – Neil shows specific videos 01:39 – You can use your explainer videos, repeatedly 02:03 – Your explainer videos should answer objections and create a story 02:22 – Use Qualaroo or SurveyMonkey to know people’s objections before they buy 02:44 – Eric has a “thank you” video 03:11 – Fourth is to add a video to your homepage 03:30 – Talk about the problems people are facing 03:40 – Use the video to direct the people into your highest converting funnel 04:04 – Fifth is about the book Breakthrough Advertising 04:23 – DigitalMarketer covered the UPSYD model weeks ago 04:30 – Eric shares what UPSYD is 05:58 – Sixth, educate people through video or presentation (especially for new visitors) 06:15 – Last is to do live videos 06:23 – You can check the videos statistics and boost the ones that are working well 06:30 – Eric shares what he does when a user visits his free consultation page 07:05 – The Marketing School is giving away 5 annual copies of Ahrefs, this week 07:21 – Subscribe, rate and review the Marketing School Podcast 07:26 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 07:40 – Eric and Neil don’t get paid for the sponsorship and just want to give their audience cool stuff that they can use 08:12 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: An effective explainer video should answer your audience’s objections and problems. Use your videos to direct people to your highest converting funnel. If you haven’t hopped on live videos, now is the time—repurpose the ones that generate the most traffic. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/7/20179 minutes, 8 seconds
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How to Create a Seamless Checkout Process | Ep. #249

In Episode #249, Eric and Neil discuss how to create a seamless checkout process. Your processes can easily make or break a sale. So what defines a seamless checkout process? Eric and Neil provide you with first-hand advice for how to clean up your checkout—from design to making sure that your audience is informed each step of the way. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Create a Seamless Checkout Process 00:40 – Make the checkout process as simple as possible 00:49 – The more friction you cause, the more difficult it is to convert people 00:55 – The book Don’t Make Me Think will teach you about how to design your processes in a user friendly way 01:17 – The more you get people engaged, the more they are likely to finish the checkout process 01:51 – You can also email people who didn’t complete their checkout, so that they can convert to a sale 01:58 – If you want to build a relationship, integrating a live chat is a great option 02:13 – You can use Intercom 02:27 – Make your pages mobile-optimized and responsive 02:52 – Amazon’s checkout process 03:55 – The seamless process only works if your audience knows what they’re doing 04:02 – Make sure your audience understand your product and what they’re buying 04:25 – Keep the users informed of each step within the process 04:53 – Make the experience consistent 05:05 – The speed also takes plays a part in the overall experience 05:30 – Make it easy for people to go back to where they left off 05:42 – The Marketing School is giving away 5 annual copies of Ahrefs this week 05:51 – Subscribe, rate and review the Marketing School Podcast 05:55 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 06:11 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Make the checkout process as easy and simple as possible. A seamless checkout process only works if your audience knows what they are doing. A consistent process creates the best experience. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/6/20177 minutes, 5 seconds
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7 Creative Ways to Market to Your Email List | Ep. #248

In Episode #248, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 creative ways to market to your email list. Sending a personal message or doing a bit more front end research regarding data on your leads can all be effective methods to market better. Tune in to maximize your marketing efforts with your email list and watch your click rates soar.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Creative Ways to Market to Your Email List 00:35 – First is the Frank Kern style – resurfacing important emails, over and over, until you click 00:43 – You can use Drip and Infusionsoft 01:23 – You want to create a workflow for your emails 01:34 – Neil uses PicSnippets which allows you to create custom images for your emails 02:21 – Third is RSS to blogs 02:50 – RSS automation makes things easier for you 02:54 – Fourth is to segment your list right after they opt-in 03:39 – You also send manual messages to your list 04:06 – Eric sends manual messages once a week and the open rate is higher 04:23 – Sixth is to integrate your email system with Clearbit to get more of your lead’s data 04:59 – You can send them more customized emails, as well 05:11 – From the Clearbit’s data, find companies that are more relevant to you 05:22 – Reach out to them using Mixmax 05:39 – Eric generated some opportunities using this technique 06:06 – Do an Evergreen launch 06:22 – The Jeff Walker’s sequence is also very beneficial 06:35 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: When it comes to emailing your list—keep a healthy balance between automated and personalized messages. Being more personal in your emails attracts more clicks. Research tried and tested email sequences to see what works best for you. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/5/20177 minutes, 33 seconds
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7 Techniques for Speeding Up Your Keyword Research | Ep. #247

In Episode #247, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 techniques for speeding up your keyword research. Eric and Neil give you the top online tools to quicken your keyword research so that you can stay ahead of your competitors when it comes to how well you rank. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Techniques for Speeding Up Your Keyword Research 00:35 – One is to go to Ahrefs and put in your competitor’s URL 00:45 – It will show you their popular keywords that help them rank well, their level of traffic, and the pages that are ranking 01:00 – Second is Google Search Console 01:15 – Go to the Google Analytics section and check your ranking 01:40 – Use SEMrush and see what your competitors are bidding on for a pay-per-click 02:07 – In keyword searching, you always have to keep up with the trends 02:23 – Use Google Trends and Google Autocomplete to know what people are looking for 02:43 – Fifth is MarketMuse 03:08 – Google checks how thorough your content is 03:22 – Sixth is Serpstat and you can get a deal with App Sumo 03:36 – It is an in-depth keyword/SEO tool 04:05 – Last is going through Google Search Console then Uber Suggest for the keyword you could be ranking for 04:56 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Find out the keywords that are ranking well and use them so that your pages appear on Google’s first page search result. Be in the know in regards to what people are searching. Track if your keywords are consistently ranking and if necessary, make changes. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/4/20175 minutes, 53 seconds
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How to Integrate Chatbots into Your Marketing | Ep. #246

In Episode #246, Eric and Neil discuss how to integrate chatbots into your marketing. Tune in to learn what chatbot is, its limitations and strengths in regards to its function, and whether or not it is essential for your marketing strategy. They also discuss the BEST way to optimize a chatbot’s utility—partner it with a human. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Integrate Chatbots into Your Marketing 00:34 – There’s been a chatbot craze since 2016 00:49 – Eric explains what a chatbot is 01:15 – Chatbots can understand the basic level of support 01:22 – Eric shares how chatbots work in regards to marketing 01:50 – The best version of chatbots 02:05 – It’s not a 100% automated bot 02:15 – A human element combined with chatbot is what works best 02:21 – How you type within the chat can be a very meticulous process 02:26 – Neil shares his experience outsourcing this to the Philippines 02:37 – Have someone who can nurture the chatbot interaction 02:59 – Go to Chatfuel and the Facebook group Bots to interact with people who are interested in bots 03:21 – Chatfuel will allow you to build a Facebook bot, without any need for coding 03:38 – At the moment, bots are still imperfect and will fail at times 03:51 – Eric reads a sample chatbot message 04:14 – Chatbots are not gaining traction 04:27 – Use the ones that are a bit aggressive, like Intercom and Drip 04:46 – Neil shares why having a more aggressive bot is better 05:21 – It is still your job to convert people 05:29 – Use chatbot to your advantage 05:34 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Chatbot can offer a very basic level of support which can work to your advantage. Human interaction combined with a chatbot is the best way for a chatbot to operate smoothly. Do NOT rely too heavily on a chatbot for conversion – at the end of the day, it’s your job to sell. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/3/20176 minutes, 32 seconds
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How to Analyze Your Competition in Less Than 10 Minutes | Ep. #245

In Episode #245, Eric and Neil discuss how to analyze your competition in less than 10 minutes. Tune in to find out the tools that Eric and Neil have tried and tested. They tell you exactly what your competitors are doing—from their best keywords to their top performing content. Learn what you need to so that you can stay ahead of the game. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Analyze Your Competition in Less Than 10 Minutes 00:35 – Neil suggests going to SEMrush to put in your competitor's URL and see the keywords that are getting them traffic 00:49 – Take the URLs and run them on Ahrefs to see the number of backlinks 00:54 – Go to the webpage to see the content 00:57 – Look at the pages that rank on Google using the key terms 01:07 – Then, go to your site to create content with more keywords 01:23 – Use Adbeat for advertising 01:29 – SpyFu is good for keyword research 01:33 – Built With helps you know the technology your competitors are using 02:07 – Use WhatRunsWhere to show the graphics and display of your competitors 02:18 – Go to your competitor's Facebook page and go to BuzzSumo to see what worked for them 02:44 – Check their lead share posts to see the content that people like and don’t like 03:00 – Eric likes Ahrefs as it is similar to SEMRush 03:21 – Go to the top pages section in Ahrefs 03:36 – Ahref’s gap analysis tool 03:58 – Ahref’s keyword difficulty tool 04:19 – Go to GrowthEverywhere.com/Ahrefs to check it out 04:29 – Eric uses Screaming Frog to crawl a website 05:00 – Check SimilarWeb, too 05:10 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Utilize the online tools that are already available and ready your pockets for the paid ones. Knowing what your competitor is up helps you to stay at the top of your game. Doing a full and well-studied analysis takes more than just 10 minutes, but you’ll get used to it in time. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/2/20176 minutes, 6 seconds
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Is Omniture or Google 360 Premium Worth the Cost? | Ep. #244

In Episode #244, Eric and Neil discuss whether Omniture or Google 360 premium are worth the extra cost. Tune in to find out if you’re making the right decision in purchasing the paid versions of these products and Eric and Neil’s firsthand experience using both of them.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Is Omniture or Google 360 Premium Worth the Cost? 00:34 – Omniture and Google 360 are analytics tools 00:44 – Omniture is from Adobe and 360 is from Google 00:53 – Eric has used Omniture in the past and his friend used the premium service 01:30 – Eric’s friend’s feedback from using Omniture was that it was not worth it 01:52 – You can do a lot with Google Analytics without the paid version 02:43 – Neil has used the paid version and there’s really no difference 03:00 – You can use Kissmetrics, Mixpanel, and Heap Analytics instead 03:15 – Omniture is almost the same as Google Analytics 03:55 – Don’t use either of them and you’ll save money! 04:01 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Try the tool, first, before purchasing its premium version. Opt for the more efficient, but less pricey tools if you can. Beware—not all paid versions are better versions. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/1/20174 minutes, 59 seconds
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How to Win More Business as a Freelance Digital Marketer | Ep. #243

In Episode #243, Eric and Neil discuss how to win more business as a freelance digital marketer. Tune in to learn how you can leverage online tools to get more people to use your services and the importance of building a strong network. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Win More Business as a Freelance Digital Marketer 00:38 – Build your audience 00:56 – Figure out where your audience hangs out and deliver content consistently 01:31 – Go to CrunchBase and check the people who have raised capital 01:38 – Email them on how they can improve their company 01:48 – It was Neil’s way to generate revenue 02:09 – There are tons of sales tools now, that can help you reach out to people 02:14 – One is Outreach 02:30 – Yesware and Mixmax can help you personalize and schedule your content 02:56 – Google now detects personalized content and tags it as unique 03:03 – Personalized content is best for cold outreach 03:29 – Help out your competition 03:37 – They can give you their low-end deals if they’re too overwhelmed 04:07 – Eric has referred deals 04:19 – Use Adbeat to create PDF reports 05:40 – Reach out to people who have a lot of portfolio companies 05:48 – Go to an investor and show them what’s wrong with their portfolio companies 06:20 – Suggest more popular companies 06:43 – This leads to more and more people knowing about your services 07:00 – Guest post on sites like Entrepreneur or Forbes 07:20 – Your post can generate traffic leading to a better rank on Google 07:46 – Relationship stocking 08:04 – The aim is to build a good relationship 08:20 – Create your event and connect with people 08:44 – Email Eric for his event in LA and he can add you to the list 09:11 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Deliver valuable content consistently to your audience. The more people see you, the more they want to work with you. Offering your services for free is a great strategy to bring in more clients that are willing to eventually pay you. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/31/201710 minutes, 8 seconds
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7 Ways to Make Money from Your First Blog | Ep. #242

In Episode #242, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 ways to make money from your first blog. Tune in to find out the value of partnering with others, how to find and create the right services and products for your audience, and other methods that have been tested and proven by Eric and Neil. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Ways to Make Money from Your First Blog 00:33 – When you already have an audience, put up an affiliate offer 01:12 – Second, think about partner deals 01:22 – Neil shares an example of a deal he can make with Eric 01:40 – It is more “high end” 02:02 – Third is advertising, but make sure the numbers work for you 03:01 – Podcasting advertising is a bit better 03:12 – Fourth is product reservices 03:19 – As your blog collects emails, you can pitch them some services or products 03:50 – Fifth, consulting can also drive money to your blog 03:58 – Eric uses Pat Flynn as an example 04:43 – Neil shares what he learned from doing his first vlog 04:50 – Try unique blog sponsorship 05:01 – Instead of receiving cash, you can get stuff for free 05:19 – Lastly, create tools 05:30 – If you have an audience, make a tool tailored towards them 05:42 – Use SurveyMonkey to ask them for feedback regarding the tools they need 05:53 – Go to CodePen to hire someone who can create the tool for you 06:06 – You can charge recurring fees from the tools you put out there 06:11 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Consider your audience – know their needs and desires. Sponsorship comes in all forms – not just cash. Create a great partnership with other bloggers to grow your network and traffic. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/30/20177 minutes, 9 seconds
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7 Keys to Becoming a Successful Blogger | Ep. #241

In Episode #241, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 keys to becoming a successful blogger. They discuss Chris Coyier and Chalene Johnson—some of the most successful in this space—to see what makes their content stand apart. Tune in to find out practical tips and tools you can implement, today, that will take your blog to the next level. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Keys to Becoming a Successful Blogger 00:34 – Key #1: Consistency 00:39 – Chris Coyier from CSS-Tricks gets over 7 million visits per month—How did he get there? 01:05 – The key to success is consistency which maintains that high level of engagement 01:21 – Key #2: Stay ahead of the curve 01:42 – Don’t just match your competition — outshine the competition 02:07 – “Go above and beyond to succeed” 02:12 – Key #3: Promote your content 02:21 – Build relationships with your clientele 02:26 – Buzzsumo will help you find people creating similar content—work together 02:45 – Groove HQ has great insights into how you can promote your blog 03:03 – Key #4: Do NOT rewrite your content over and over again 03:20 – What will happen is one will rank well while the others won’t 03:45 – Key #5: Repurpose your content 03:49 – Chalene Johnson starts with Facebook Live, then a Q&A, and then directs you to blog posts 04:31 – Aleyda Solis has a content re-usage workflow chart that tells you how to repurpose 04:45 – Key #6: Don’t be afraid to be the first mover 05:00 – Eventually your topic will gain popularity and you will do well 05:10 – Even with greater authority as a writer, it’s still hard to overtake those who have put the content out there faster 05:30 – Key #7: It is all about the process—How are you going to scale it out? 05:53 – Choose your processes as it is your vision 05:57 – Refer to Quick Sprout or Neil Patel to help you find your right workflow process 06:03 – Content Marketing Institute is a great resource to find the right process for you 06:17 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Don’t just match your competitors graphic to graphic or blog post to blog post—outshine the competition with what you offer. Promoting your content means building relationships with viewers and other bloggers who share your space. Set up your processes as you grow—it’s your vision, after all is said and done. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/29/20177 minutes, 12 seconds
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How to Make the Most of Your Twitter Audience Before It Dies | Ep. #240

In Episode #240, Eric and Neil discuss how to make the most of your Twitter audience before it dies. Tune in to learn why Twitter is still very much alive and the impact you can have by having quality and consistent interactions with your Twitter audience. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Make the Most of Your Twitter Audience Before It Dies 00:34 – Eric shares the feedback they got from a previous episode about Twitter 00:55 – Neil’s assistant told him to be more engaged on Twitter 01:20 – Eric responded to the commenter on the episode 01:32 – Engage with your audience on Twitter 01:53 – Run Twitter ads if you think it will still work for you 02:07 – Go live on Twitter using Periscope or the Twitter app 02:28 – You can use Twitter to showcase your success 02:32 – You can also share testimonials and ask your audience to do the same, too 02:28 – It’s personalized and creates engagement 03:18 – Use Edgar combined with Buffer to schedule your Twitter posts 04:10 – Being controversial creates buzz with your audience 05:18 – Curate the people that you’re following 05:51 – Stay consistent 05:59 – Do it multiple times a day 06:05 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Having quality interaction on Twitter creates engagement and traffic. Do NOT be afraid to walk the line - just try doing it. Consistency is the key when it comes to keeping up the communication. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/28/20177 minutes, 1 second
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The Top Marketing Tools that Eric and Neil Use to Run Their Businesses | Ep. #239

In Episode #239, Eric and Neil discuss the top marketing tools that they both use to run their businesses. Tune in as they list the marketing tools that help their ships run smoothly so that you can know which tools are worth incorporating into your daily business operations. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: The Top Marketing Tools that Eric and Neil Use to Run Their Businesses 00:50 – Drip is Eric’s email service provider 01:10 – Go to GrowthEverywhere.com/Drip to get their free plan 01:16 – Eric can’t live without Leadpages 01:47 – Hubstaff is Eric’s team time tracking tool 02:05 – Eric uses Slack with different integration tools 02:24 – Zapier has also been very helpful for Eric’s team 02:59 – Neil’s team uses Google Analytics and they use it daily 03:17 – For emails, Neil uses Infusionsoft and they paid a consultant to help them figure out how to use it 03:34 – Neil also uses Plus This within the Infusionsoft campaign 03:45 – Neil’s team also use Ahrefs on a daily basis 03:55 – Buzzsumo helps Neil’s team figure out topics they can write about 04:00 – Buffer is used for social media scheduling 04:32 – Eric’s team relies on Google Tag Manager 05:15 – Edgar allows Eric’s team to schedule their social media posts 05:46 – Eric’s team uses AdEspresso and Ads Editor for their ads 06:05 – Eric and Neil both use EverWebinar 06:12 – PicSnippets helps Neil with his email images 06:28 – Neil uses SEMrush a lot, too 06:41 – Neil shares how he tracks his ranking in other countries 07:23 – Google “how to search on Google UK” while in the USA 07:35 – Adbeat is where you can check how well your competitors are doing with their ads 08:09 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Leverage the tools that make things easier and more organized for your team. Find which tools suit your needs well—you also don’t want to overcomplicate things. Staying on top of your business is of the utmost importance—it’s worth it to invest time, energy, and resources into the tools that will help you do this. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/27/20179 minutes, 5 seconds
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New Google AdWords Tricks to Try in 2017 | Ep. #238

In Episode #238, Eric and Neil discuss the new Google AdWords tricks that you can try in 2017. Tune in to learn how remarketing videos can drive your conversion and how to minimize your spending on ads without sacrificing your traffic and conversion rates. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: New Google AdWords Tricks to Try in 2017 00:37 – YouTube advertising 00:50 – You can target specific keywords using your videos on YouTube 01:05 – Neil has a remarketing video on his page and he added it to Google AdWords and YouTube remarketing 01:28 – Run responsive ads 02:02 – Google also has extended ads 02:29 – Pay will increase over time, with paid advertising, because of the competition 02:50 – Neil started running different variations of one ad 03:15 – Neil’s cost per click is cheaper when they rotate their ads 03:29 – Run retargeting ads 03:50 – It will save you some money and the audience is more qualified 03:59 – Utilize phone calls to find those leads 04:09 – Use Google call tracking 04:24 – Call Rails help track how your keywords are performing 04:46 – Neil shares how you can save money by sending an ad directly to a landing page that collects emails 05:07 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Rotate your ad as often as possible – it drives conversion. Retargeting ads can save you money and the audience may be more qualified. First, look into the ads and test them before spending more money on them. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/26/20176 minutes, 15 seconds
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Are LinkedIn Ads Worth It? | Ep. #237

In Episode #237, Eric and Neil discuss if LinkedIn ads are worth it. Tune in to find out how LinkedIn ads work, if it is the right space for you, and why Eric deems it worthy to invest his dollars into its advertising campaigns. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Are LinkedIn Ads Worth It? 00:43 – Make sure that you test the ads 00:51 – LinkedIn ads are more expensive 01:06 – Eric pushed their educational related content in LinkedIn 01:25 – They tested the content that was beneficial for e-learning companies 01:30 – The traffic from LinkedIn was converting 01:52 – Don’t just look at CPC, but consider CPA as well 02:00 – The engagement rate shown by the click-through rate is very good 02:28 – LinkedIn ads are more expensive because it is heavily used by recruiters 03:01 – If you choose to use LinkedIn ads, combine it with daily posts on your LinkedIn page 03:17 – When you’re doing a sponsored ad, make sure that your image is as big as possible 03:50 – Put some money into LinkedIn ads if your target audience is on LinkedIn 04:02 – When you're collecting a lead, use the authentication from LinkedIn 04:29 – Track your conversion 04:42 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Always be sure to test your ads, first. Assess if the platform is the right place for your ad – make sure your target audience is present. Leverage LinkedIn as much as you are able – it now has more features to help you in your marketing. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/25/20175 minutes, 40 seconds
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How to Maximize Your Live Stream Sessions | Ep. #236

In Episode #236, Eric and Neil discuss maximizing the effectiveness of your live stream sessions. Tune in to learn how you can use your live stream sessions to increase traffic, and how you can repurpose the live content for other, more evergreen, purposes.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Maximize Your Live Stream Sessions 00:44 – Simulcast using Wirecast and Huzza 01:10 – You can hit both Facebook and Youtube at the same time 01:25 – Prior to the day of the live streaming, do promos and an email blast 01:35 – Let people know you’re about to live stream 01:50 – The more people you let know about your live stream, the higher your viewership will be 01:58 – If your video does well, go to Rev and have the video transcribed 02:24 – Most people watch videos with the transcription 02:57 – Take the video from the live session and repurpose it 03:35 – Doing this can double your viewership 03:43 – During a live interview session, get the people being interviewed to share the video with their communities 04:07 – Chalene Johnson does a live stream with Q&A and repurposes that video 04:53 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Simulcast your live video—try to be on every platform. Do an email blast and promotions before your live video – let people know what’s coming and viewership will increase! Repurpose your video for other content and maximize it use. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/24/20175 minutes, 51 seconds
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How to Launch Your Info Product | Ep. #235

In Episode #235, Eric and Neil talk about how to launch an info product—what you should consider prior to launch, and the key metrics you should use to measure success.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Launch Your Info Product 00:40 – “There’s a launch sequence that comes with an info product” 00:56 – One type of launch is a “Cart Closing” 01:20 – Second is the “evergreen launch” 01:23 – Jeff Walker’s product launch formula 02:22 – “If you’re launching a product, it’s not about the copy. It’s more about the sequence” 02:55 – Think about your traffic first before launching a product 03:04 – Start with Facebook, Outbrain or Taboola and Google AdWords 03:36 – Doing joint-ventures is also an option 03:50 – A list rental works sometimes 04:15 – Go to GoToWebinar if you want to do a live event, EverWebinar for evergreen webinars 04:27 – For online courses, use Kajabi 04:40 – Infusionsoft is also an option 04:55 – Frank Kern has a sequence of important emails 05:10 – Map out a list of your most important emails 05:28 – Frank Kern sends the same email repeatedly with different headlines and it works! 05:54 – Don’t worry about your first launch being perfect – just launch it and check the conversion 06:13 – The key metrics you need to measure 06:25 – Subscribe, rate and review and get a chance to win a free copy of Authority Labs 06:36 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 06:44 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: When it comes to launching an info product, don’t worry about the copy, worry about the sequence. Utilize specialty online tools like Go-to-Webinar or Kajabi for an easier launch. Launch your product before it’s “perfect” and measure the key metrics—they’ll help you identify where to improve. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/23/20177 minutes, 40 seconds
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What Is an Info Product and How Can You Create One? | Ep. #234

In Episode #234, Eric and Neil define what an info product is and discuss how can you create one for your business. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What Is Info Product and How Can You Create One? 00:33 – Eric describes what an info product is 00:57 – He learned about info products during his internship 01:17 – There are nuances around info product 01:25 – You can do 5 to 6-figure launches with info products if done well 01:44 – With info product, you’re going to have HUGE refund rates unless your product does what it says it will do 01:59 – Your product must solve your audiences’ pain points 02:06 – Conduct customer surveys and keep refining your product 02:16 – Lean on word-of mouth marketing and keep people happy with your product 02:27 – Eric describes how to create an info product 02:30 – Repeat or repurpose your content to make it into an info product 02:51 – You can use Quicktime or Powerpoint to stream your content 03:00 – Get an idea from Udemy and Skillshare about offering a course 03:17 – Make your info product concise and organized 03:42 – Focus on one area and avoid overwhelming your audience 03:46 – Offer your content in different formats 04:11 – Create an info product with accountability 04:38 – It might seem easy to create a focused info product but it takes time 04:51 – Take a look at info products offered by Neil Patel, Brian Dean and Frank Kern 05:26 – Subscribe, rate and review and get a chance to win a free copy of Authority Labs 05:34 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 05:42 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: If you do your info product well, you WILL make money. Create an info product that meets a need—give the people what they want, not what you THINK they want. A good info product takes time, patience, and a lot of improvements. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/22/20176 minutes, 40 seconds
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Should You Be Using Outbrain or Taboola? | Ep. #233

In Episode #233, Eric and Neil discuss whether or not you should use Outbrain or Taboola. Tune in to learn whether or not Outbrain or Taboola are still truly relevant in today’s environment, and why some people still swear by them.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Should You Be Using Outbrain or Taboola? 00:33 – Outbrain and Taboola can promote your content in content delivery network 00:58 – Outbrain and Taboola are viable sources of traffic 01:56 – If you can make cash flow positive with advertising channels, then do them all 02:10 – These days, Outbrain and Taboola cater to ad impression companies 02:30 – Some of the Outbrain and Taboola ads are scammy and spammy 03:22 – Eric shares what he tends to observe from these ads 03:45 – Use Adbeat to see your competitors' ad 04:10 – Subscribe, rate and review and get a chance to win a free copy of Authority Labs 04:20 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 04:33 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Outbrain and Taboola still work for the right businesses. Not all ads can do good things for you brand—ads can help or hinder. If an advertising channel is cash-flow positive, use it. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/21/20175 minutes, 29 seconds
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How to Get More Blog Comments | Ep. #232

In Episode #232, Eric and Neil discuss how to get more blog comments. That interaction with your readers is an excellent way to build relationships, trust and loyalty. Tune in to learn the basics of interacting with your audience so that you can keep them coming back to your page. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Get More Blog Comments 00:38 – Neil shares these tips 00:42 – Write in a conversational tone 00:44 – Use the words “you” and “I” 00:53 – Email out to your list 00:56 – Share your post on social web 01:16 – The more interactive you are in responding to your comments, the more they’re going to come back and respond back to you 01:25 – Use plug-ins 01:59 – You can build loyalty with your audience 02:21 – Hire or get someone to respond for you if you’re too busy to do it 02:30 – Eric shares a page that shut down blog commenting on their posts 02:49 – If your blog is a controversial one, it’s good to remove the comments 03:03 - Subscribe, rate and review and get a chance to win a free copy of Authority Labs 03:15 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 00:00 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Blog commenting is one way to add a personal touch to your blog or business. Use a conversational tone in your interactions. Sometimes, turning off blog commenting sections is for the best, especially when it comes to controversial topics. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/20/20174 minutes, 23 seconds
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Is it a Good Time to Start a Podcast? | Ep. #231

In Episode #231, Eric and Neil discuss whether it's a good time to start a podcast. Tune in to learn if the best time to plunge into podcasting is now and the ways that will help you be successful in this channel. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Is it a Good Time to Start a Podcast? 00:33 – Yes, because now is an inflection point for podcasts 01:01 – Podcasting has helped Eric’s business grow 01:22 – If the channel is popular, you should go after it 02:06 – Russell Brunson mentions that podcasting is the best thing that has happened to his business 02:14 – Podcasting takes time 03:18 – Some are also hitting millions of downloads a month 03:38 – Look for the unsolicited response rate 04:10 – If you’re going to enter a new market, make sure you know how to attack it 05:00 – Also think of a channel where you can market 05:13 - Subscribe, rate and review and get a chance to win a free copy of Authority Labs 05:26 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444 00:00 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: If you’re thinking about starting a podcast, you should—now is an inflection point for podcasting. If you enter a new market, make sure you learn how to attack it. Find a market that can help you leverage your podcast. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/19/20176 minutes, 30 seconds
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7 Ways You Can Add Link Building to Your Daily Routine | Ep. #230

In Episode #230, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 ways you can add link building to your daily routine. Take note of how you can incorporate simple strategies into your daily routine to build your links such as emailing people you’ve linked out to in the past or having a daily, SEO tracking system in place. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Ways You Can Add Link Building to Your Daily Routine 00:38 – First is to have a process in place 01:29 – Go to your old blog posts and email 10 people a day that you’ve linked out to 02:08 – Create link alerts for your competitor 02:17 – Use Ahrefs to get access and create link alerts 02:52 – It’s become more targeted 02:59 – The more people who know about you and your company, the more links you get 03:05 – One simple way to get links is to have an interview or podcast 03:57 – Interview Valet can guarantee you a number of interviews a month 04:13 – Fifth is to see the links that tend to rank well 04:19 – Use Google Search Console 04:25 – Authority Labs can track your ranking 04:41 – Eric Enge of Stone Temple Consulting did a study on this 04:54 – Link building is about time 05:04 – Search for “broken link checker” 05:40 – Link roundup link building 05:45 – You have to create good content 06:28 – Subscribe, rate and review and get a chance to win a free copy of Authority Labs 06:39 – Text marketingschool to 33444 06:48 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Having a process for everything can make life easier for you – including hiring. Make you and your company known in your niche – the bigger your reach, the more links you get. Link building is about time – the longer it is out there, the more links you will have. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/18/20177 minutes, 44 seconds
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How to Build More Traffic When You Already Rank for All Your Head Terms | Ep. #229

In Episode #229, Eric and Neil discuss how to build more traffic when you already rank for your head terms. Tune in to learn as Eric and Neil provide a step-by-step guide to see how you’re ranking on specific pages and also share with you their weekly giveaway. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Build More Traffic When You Already Rank for All Your Head Terms 00:37 – Eric explains what a head term is and how you can rank for long tail variations 00:56 – Go to Google Suggest and type the head terms you rank for 01:11 – Neil tries the head term “online marketing” on Google 01:25 – Take the terms related to your head terms and make corresponding content, if relevant 01:45 – Type your head term and look for other variations of it 02:14 – The hub and spoke model 02:17 – Hub and spoke by Jimmy Daly 02:25 – Conversion rate optimization 02:54 – Skyscrape content that is already there which is connected to your head term 03:03 – Use Google Search Console and look for the keywords that help you rank 03:13 – Go to search analytics, click on the top 3 checkmarks on the top left corner and then switch to pages—go to “search by impression” from top to bottom 03:32 – Look at the keywords that you’re ranking for in specific pages 04:04 – Eric and Neil are giving out one free tool per week 04:15 – This week’s free tool is a free copy of Authority Labs, a keyword tracking tool 04:28 – What you have to do is text marketingschool to 33444 and the winner will be confirmed weekly 04:40 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Link to subcategories under your main category—Google likes that. Sky scrape content that is already out there which is connected to your head terms. Terms that are related to your head terms can be used to create new content. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/17/20175 minutes, 36 seconds
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How to Scale Content Marketing Without Hiring More People | Ep. #228

In Episode #228, Eric and Neil discuss how to scale content marketing without hiring more people. Whether it be discerning what deserves your attention and what doesn’t or setting up systems that keep you organized—there are practical things you can do, today, to help you scale your content marketing.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Scale Content Marketing Without Hiring More People 00:33 – One of the problems in content marketing is limited resources 00:56 – It is easy to ask people to do what other people do, but the actual work is difficult 01:21 – Learn how to say “no” to unnecessary work 01:25 – Focus on the things that are working for you 01:35 – Only hire an editor as your contractor 01:42 – You can find your writers at problogger.net 02:16 – Go through the contents of the applicants and see what’s the ideal fit for you 02:32 – Have your editor ask them to make 10 headlines 03:08 – Show some samples of format 03:39 – Get them to write content, post it into Wordpress, and promote it 03:49 – Check Buzzsumo to see who’s sharing similar content and contact them to promote your content 04:45 – It’s important to have the right processes in place 05:27 – Leverage the content that you already have 05:39 – Use Canva and YouTube to slice up your content and upload it separately 05:59 – Use Meet Edgar to repurpose your content 06:20 – Use Smartsheet or CoSchedule to have a content calendar 06:43 – If everything is disorganized, you’ll be constrained and you won’t be putting out your target content 06:54 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Say “no” to the unnecessary tasks and focus on the things that are working. Have the right process in place to optimize content output. Repurpose your most visited content. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/16/20177 minutes, 50 seconds
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7 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Growth Hacker | Ep. #227

In Episode #227, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 questions to ask when hiring a growth hacker. Tune in to find out what you should ask your prospective growth hacker and how these questions will reveal their work ethic, problem solving and analytical skills, and overall potential. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Growth Hacker 00:35 – First, tell me your most impressive win in your career 00:40 – It will help frame the conversation 00:55 – This is one of Elon Musk’s favorite question 01:20 – Second is asking for their favorite brand and creating a scenario 01:56 – Growth hacking is all about experimentation and there’ll be tough times 02:30 – Third is having them look at your website and ask them suggestions for improvement 02:42 – Spark Hire is video interviewing tool that you can use and give the interviewer a time limit on a task 03:20 – Growth hacking is about creativity 03:36 – Neil shares a sample question connected with their favorite brand 04:15 – Ask situational questions 04:29 – Give them a pen and paper and see someone who actually does more thinking 05:15 – “It’s all about trying to figure out how people think” 05:25 – In marketing, you want someone who is good in numbers and logical, too 05:30 – Show them a funnel and ask them about it 06:23 – You want to make sure they come up with logical responses that is data-driven 06:41 – Tell me about the last book you read 06:51 – You want the people who are constantly making themselves better 07:12 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Knowing their most impressive win, even in college, says a lot about them. Growth hacking is about experimentation and creativity – find someone who can make their way out of the most difficult situation. You want someone who is constantly improving themselves. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/15/20178 minutes, 9 seconds
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How to Get Started with Public Speaking | Ep. #226

In Episode #226, Eric and Neil discuss how to get started with public speaking. Tune in to learn several ways to find those speaking gigs, how it helps publicize your brand, and the benefits of using live, social media platforms for public speaking. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Get Started with Public Speaking 00:35 – Neil shares about his first talk which was for Wikipedia 00:51 – Neil shares how to get public speaking spots 00:53 – Go to people, find conferences in your niche, and send them an application 01:00 – Make sure your application is thorough 01:13 – Add your social following in your application 01:31 – Record a video on why you are a good fit as a speaker 01:40 – It’s okay not to do well on your first speaking gig, but you’ll get used to it over time 01:49 – It takes time and just apply to be a speaker 02:05 – Apply to small and localized conferences 03:00 – Eric shares how he did on his first speaking gig 03:10 – When you first speak in front of people, it’s not about you, but what you can give to your audience and how you make them feel 03:29 – Make your audiences do one thing that will stick with them 03:40 – Eric asks the organizers about the audience 04:12 – Neil shares about the pay 04:20 – Neil normally charges from $40-50 04:42 – If you’re starting out, your goal is personal branding 04:55 – You can also do your own speaking with Facebook or YouTube Live 05:20 – From there, you can try getting into conferences 05:30 – A recorded YouTube video has more reach than speaking in conferences 05:36 – You can get invited to conferences because of your podcast or YouTube videos 05:54 – Leverage Facebook and YouTube Live as they’re free 06:13 – Use Wirecast or Huzza to simulcast your video into different social media channels 06:33 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: If you’re just starting out, focus on your personal branding as opposed to getting paid. Find conferences in your niche and send them a thorough application. Leverage social media channels’ live features – it’s free and can get you more reach. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/14/20177 minutes, 31 seconds
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What a Marketing Nurture Sequence Is and What You Should be Putting Into It | Ep. #225

In Episode #225, Eric and Neil discuss what a marketing nurture sequence is and what you should be putting into it. Tune in to know how you can successfully nurture your viewers, so they will convert over time. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What a Marketing Nurture Sequence Is and What You Should be Putting Into It 00:33 – Nurture sequence is going to allow you to talk to people over time and give them value 00:51 – When someone first opens your email, you have to nurture them 01:20 – Neil shares what his nurture sequence looks like 01:33 – Neil builds an emotional connection with his viewers 01:40 – After Neil gives his viewers value, that’s when he pitches for his products and services 02:00 – Eric shares a lot of podcasts from Growth Everywhere 02:27 – Eric’s viewers are interested in marketing and growing their business 02:34 – Eric keeps on sharing his content 02:48 – One of Neil’s clients took 2 years to sign up 03:00 – Eric uses Drip and makes a list of the most important emails 04:10 – Neil’s most important lesson from Frank Kern 04:22 – “It’s all about the sequences and find out where the holes are” 05:20 – Check out Frank Kern’s webinar on contingency 05:28 – Frank Kern’s webinars are on Youtube 05:40 – Russell Brunson has some good stuff about marketing automation and marketing nurture sequence 05:47 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Nurture your viewers by giving them valuable content. Don’t just push your products on your viewers—build that trust and relationship. Take a look at your sequence and check for gaps and holes. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/20176 minutes, 45 seconds
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How to Generate Consulting Leads From Your Website | Ep. #224

In Episode #224, Eric and Neil discuss how to generate consulting leads from your website. How do you attract these leads? What needs to change with your website, today, in order to increase those potential clients? From live chat to webinars, tune in to find out Eric and Neil’s proven strategies that keep the door open for those leads. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Generate Consulting Leads From Your Website 00:32 – First is to add live chat on your website and have someone manning it 00:35 – Use Intercom 01:06 – Don’t just have long form fields, break it into steps 01:40 – Make sure you are segmenting people 01:45 – You can use Infusionsoft or Drip 01:54 – Eric shares how he uses Drip 02:23 – Use marketing automation and leverage your different nurture sequences 02:43 – Be creative in the way you collect leads 02:49 – Neil’s SEO tool 03:00 – Neil has thousands of unique URLs going into his SEO tool 03:23 – Neil helps people get more traffic 03:47 – Make sure you set up an experimentation framework 03:59 – Do testing all the time, especially if you’re driving traffic 04:10 – Use Visual Website Optimizer or Optimizely 05:03 – Insert calls-to-action 05:10 – You can get more leads this way 05:51 – Do webinars 05:56 – Neil’s webinars work 06:45 - Phone calls work, too 07:00 – CallRail tracks where the calls are coming from and record them 07:46 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Continue to be creative in the way you collect leads. Run an A/B test and implement a growth experiment framework. Call-to-actions can sometimes be aggressive, but don’t discount the fact that it still works. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/12/20178 minutes, 40 seconds
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How To Do SEO On a Tiny Website that Doesn’t Have Any Visitors or Money | Ep. #223

In Episode #223, Eric and Neil discuss how to do an SEO to a tiny website that doesn’t have any visitors or money. When starting with very little, it can a daunting task to draw people to your website. Tune in to find out that there is hope—there are small, tangible actions you can take to increase your traffic. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How To Do SEO On a Tiny Website That Doesn’t Have Any Visitors or Money 00:45 – As a tiny website, you can’t compete with the big ones, so pick a niche 00:57 – Choose a niche that is not too broad 01:30 – Start with content 01:40 – Focus on content and start building relationships with people 02:13 – Make your content in-depth 02:30 – Apple and Google started small 03:00 – Take things slow and easy 03:17 – Don’t focus on the number of pages, but quality 03:32 – When you have a detailed article, reach out with people in a similar niche 03:36 – Go to Ahrefs and put in your website’s URL—it will tell you about your competition 04:20 – Growth Everywhere’s affiliate link with Ahrefs 04:30 – Use BuzzSumo and Pitchbox for link outreach 04:53 – Use BuzzStream for link outreach 05:04 – Think of Wikipedia as inspiration 05:40 – Go to Single Grain to find the 1 million backlink studies they performed on AirBnb and Udemy 05:58 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Start small – don’t think about conquering the world. Pick a niche where you know you will do well. Create well-detailed content and do a link outreach – this will increase your visitors significantly. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/11/20176 minutes, 55 seconds
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7 Free Marketing Tools that You Ought to Use | Ep. #222

In Episode #222, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 free marketing tools that you ought to use. People oftentimes become overwhelmed about where to start with their marketing campaigns with little knowledge of the tools that are already at their disposal. Eric and Neil give you 7 free tools and describe what they are, how they add value to your website, and how they improve your ranking. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Free Marketing Tools that You Ought to Use 00:34 – First is Ubersuggest 00:38 – It is great for content generation 00:54 – Second is Google Tag Manager 01:05 – It makes adding tools to your website easier 01:15 – Make sure you have the right retargeting pixel and other pixels 01:46 – Collect the data 01:56 – HubSpot Sales 02:19 – It tracks your email and tells the receivers’ actions 02:33 – Mixmax will let you track, too 02:48 – You can personalize your outreach email 03:06 – You can integrate it with your team 03:20 – Yesware and HubSpot Sales does the same thing as Mixmax 03:35 – Google Webmaster Tool 03:50 – It allows you to see what is happening on your website 04:02 – BuiltWith tells you what your competition is doing, for free 04:25 – If you know what your competition is using, you might as well use it, as well! 04:35 – SimilarWeb is good for competitive analysis and it has a free and premium version 05:06 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: There are tons of free marketing tools available – sift through and find the ones that will be helpful to your site. Knowing your competitors behavior will help you improve your process. Email is still one of the best marketing channels out there - tracking and personalizing your emails is key in maximizing its utility. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/10/20176 minutes, 2 seconds
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7 Ways to Repurpose Your Content | Ep. #221

In Episode #221, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 ways to repurpose your content. Repurposing your content is a great opportunity to extend your reach and maximize the value of your content. Tune in to find out key strategies of how to repurpose your content in the best way possible and how to avoid the risk of sounding too repetitive. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Ways to Repurpose Your Content 00:40 – Repurposing is maximizing your content 01:07 – First, publish to multiple channels at once 01:32 – Use Libsyn for podcasts and Edgar for social media channels 01:40 – Second is reposting 02:05 – Slice up your content into different topics—rename and optimize it 02:42 – Turn your most popular blog post into a podcast 02:58 – Base it on the most social shares 03:15 – Fifth, put it into SlideShare 03:25 – SlideShare is owned by LinkedIn and you might get into the B2B audience this way 03:40 – Sixth is a partnership 03:53 – Have a partner website and cross-post your content 04:02 – Do webinars, too! 04:32 – Seventh is to use your content in speaking engagements 04:50 – Most people haven’t seen or heard your stuff so it’s great opportunity to share what you know to others for the first time 05:26 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Repurposing is maximizing the content that drives people to your website. Turn your long post into multiple, smaller ones by creating different headlines and optimizing on each point. Repurposing is also helpful for boosting your traffic and expanding your content’s reach. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/9/20176 minutes, 23 seconds
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Where Marketing Is Going in 2017 | Ep. #220

In Episode #220, Eric and Neil discuss where marketing is going in 2017. YouTube videos, personal branding, and building an online community are the popular trends in marketing today. Tune in and get a glimpse of each of these streams and who’s doing it right. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Where Marketing Is Going in 2017 00:35 – There’s more video content in marketing 00:48 – YouTube just released their live streaming feature for mobile phones 01:00 – Going live on Facebook is also happening 01:24 – Companies aren’t hiring CMOs anymore 01:40 – “Marketing has a new mindset” 01:52 – You can leverage so many assets within a company 02:02 – Dropbox has grown by inviting friends and getting more storage space 02:23 – Online marketing ads are getting saturated and are rising 02:48 – Growth hacking is starting to become mainstream 03:13 – Build a community 03:29 – It is indispensable and takes time 03:45 – Casey Neistat’s company was bought by CNN because of Casey’s following of millions on YouTube 04:10 – Pat Flynn also has a good community around him 04:14 – Marketing automation is becoming prevalent 04:30 – Use tools such as Infusionsoft or Drip 04:45 – Personal branding 04:54 – It is easier and cheaper to acquire companies for a business through personal branding 05:58 – Neil’s goal is to take his personal branding to 3x this year 06:18 – “You really can’t sell a personal brand” 07:12 – A company that relies on personal branding is more difficult to sell 07:50 – Ryan Deiss’ personal brand DigitalMarketer 08:50 – Take a look at what Native Commerce is doing 09:01 – Look at data signs 09:38 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Video content is dominating the marketing space, in 2017. A community can help your branding stick to people. Personal branding has its pros and cons – be sure to build and use it wisely. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/8/201710 minutes, 34 seconds
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How Much to Spend on Marketing When You’re First Starting | Ep. #219

In Episode #219, Eric and Neil discuss how much you should spend on marketing when you’re first starting out. Tune in to find out the importance of establishing that budget before you begin and why you need to stick with what works. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How Much to Spend on Marketing When You’re First Starting 00:54 – Come up with a budget you’re comfortable with when it comes to experimentation 01:20 – “Marketing should be a cash flow positive endeavor” 01:27 – It all comes down to experimentation when you’re starting off 01:59 – Keep doing the experiments until something works and pays off 02:05 – Stop experimenting when you’ve found a channel that’s working 02:17 – Some companies have a 3-year LTV 02:33 – “Experiment until you have a channel that works, then scale up and stop the experimentation once the channel caps” 03:01 – Sean Ellis’ blog post on setting growth experiments 03:09 – Brian Balfour’s blog post 03:22 – Do experiments consistently and track it 03:38 – Set the budget at the beginning 03:52 – You are setting a budget which is a percentage of your growth—you can scale it over time 04:34 – Look at your experiment and company as a whole; what is going to benefit in the long run? 05:05 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Create a budget, at the start, that you’re comfortable spending on experimentation. Marketing should be a cash flow positive endeavor. Do experiments consistently and be sure to track it. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/7/20176 minutes, 1 second
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How to Run Weekly Growth Meetings | Ep. #218

In Episode #218, Eric and Neil discuss how to run weekly growth meetings. Weekly growth meetings can drive results for your business and how to do it effectively. Tune in to find out key strategies that can help guide your meeting and direct you to the best ideas as well as the importance of finding mentors to provide that outside perspective.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Run Weekly Growth Meetings 00:41 – Weekly growth meetings drive results for your business 00:48 – Eric is running 2-3 tests weekly and have people who will be responsible for each test 00:55 – Use Google spreadsheet or Trello to track your progress 01:06 – Use Growth Hacker’s experiment tool that has a leaderboard 01:19 – Incentivize people to come up with great ideas 01:50 – Each idea is ranked on a scale of 1-10 02:08 – Have a hypothesis and make people constantly think about things 02:49 – Neil setups teams with different people 02:58 – “Every person in an organization has an idea and experienced in different communication channels” 03:22 – Each will put their ideas in a basket and the best ones will be picked 03:49 – The key to growth meetings is weekly reiteration 04:00 – Weekly growth meeting is still possible with a one-man team 04:19 – Do A/B test or outbound campaigns 04:40 – Neil discusses marketing strategies with his friend, Michael Howard 05:52 – Read up from other entrepreneurs and get someone as a mentor 05:44 – Join a group 05:54 – Eric has a monthly meetup in Los Angeles 06:01 – The questions that you should be asking yourself when you are running a test 06:50 – Do it as a routine 06:59 – Always check in with those who are uncooperative and are not participating 07:13 – It’s about efficiency in meetings 07:24 – Celebrate your big wins 07:46 – Read up Brian Balfour’s essay on running growth meetings and Growth Hacker’s growth study on how to run High Temporal Testing 08:01 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Weekly growth meetings, when run right, are where you can get your best growth ideas. Do a test as a part of your routine and address the questions that you have prior to starting that test. Efficiency is the key to every meeting; make sure to address those who aren’t necessarily cooperating. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/6/20178 minutes, 58 seconds
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How to Measure Your Branding Efforts | Ep. #217

In Episode #217, Eric and Neil discuss how to measure your branding efforts. Tune in to find out the importance of assessing your branding efforts, how to adjust to increase that engagement, and just how much effort and time it takes to make your brand stick to the people. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Measure Your Branding Efforts 00:40 – First, look at your reach and how far your content is going 01:08 – Eric shares how they were able to increase their reach in a post 01:30 – Google now lets you look at the region to check how you are doing in that specific region 02:17 – Check your engagement rate 02:20 – Are your efforts resonating with people? 02:43 – Avanash Kaushik’s Applause Rate Blog Post 03:05 – Branding is about long-term and longevity 03:15 – “Keep pushing hard” 03:30 – Engage on a daily basis 03:48 – Respond as soon as you can 03:58 – Look at your likes, shares and comments 04:52 – Branding is when people keep talking about you 05:00 – Neil shares about someone who is doing a branding campaign through remarketing 05:15 – Marketing’s rule of 7 05:30 – When people keep on seeing the same post over and over again, they are more likely to convert 05:56 – Nike and McDonalds have been using the same type of message for years 06:49 – Look at your unsolicited response rate 07:05 – “Keep adding value to people and it will come back to you over time” 07:16 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Checking your reach can help you improve and adjust your marketing efforts. Branding is about long-term and longevity – keep your engagement active and make your product and message resonate with people. Keep adding value to people and it will come back to you over time. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/5/20178 minutes, 12 seconds
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7-Point SEO Checklist | Ep. #216

In Episode #216, Eric and Neil discuss the 7-point SEO checklist. Add these pointers to your checklist of things to look for in order to amplify your website’s SEO and boost your Google ranking. Find out the importance of mobile usability as well as page load speed to optimize your user experience. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7-Point SEO Checklist 00:43 – First is to use Screaming Frog Spider and OnPage to crawl your site 01:11 – Go through your pages in your sites and find duplicates 01:20 – Pages with the same topics should be combined 01:52 – You’re sending Google conflicting data 02:02 – Make sure to implement accelerated mobile pages 02:13 – It is a better experience for users 02:22 – Fourth, update your most popular content 02:45 – Fifth is mobile usability 02:49 – Run Google, mobile-friendly tests on your site to make sure your site is running well 03:04 – Sixth, check your bounce rate 03:15 – Make sure that it is decreasing 03:24 – As it decreases, your mobile ranking will climb 03:30 – Seventh is page load speed 03:33 – GTmetrix can analyze your speed performance 03:53 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Merge pages with the same topics; then, you won’t be sending Google conflicting data. Make sure your website is optimized for mobile – more people are using smartphones than computers on a daily basis. Redirect traffic from the pages with lesser views to the more popular pages. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/4/20174 minutes, 48 seconds
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Our Favorite Marketing Books | Ep. #215

In Episode #215, Eric and Neil discuss their favorite marketing books. They give you a quick synopsis of the value offered by each book and how these principles can help your marketing strategy. Whether you’re starting out or are an experienced marketer, there’s always more you can learn to up your marketing game. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Our Favorite Marketing Books 00:35 – Breakthrough Advertising 00:45 – Talks about people’s desires 01:09 – Explains the concepts of good copywriting 01:25 – Don’t Make Me Think 01:28 – This book includes design concepts 01:44 – Most marketers think having a good design equates to greater conversion rates 01:57 – Influence 02:01 – Discusses how you influence people to do something, like buying a product 02:07 – Concept of price anchoring: anchoring a price so high that when a customer comes in, you drop the price for them significantly that they can’t walk away from the purchase 03:06 – The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing 03:12 – It has the 22 rules that you should always follow in regards to marketing 03:31 – DotCom Secrets 03:36 – Talks about the concept of funnels 03:46 – The funnels are the future 04:01 – The Copywriter’s Handbook 04:03 – A step-by-step guide of writing copy that sells 04:17 – It has the principles of copywriting outlined clearly 04:21 – Check David Ogilvy, the “father of advertising” 04:31 – He has shared his experiences through his books 04:47 – The Boron Letters 04:52 – Gary Halbert is one of the best copywriters 04:56 – The book is written for his son 05:19 – Seth Godin, the master marketer 05:21 – Check his blog 05:30 – Some of his books are Purple Cow and Linchpin 05:40 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Regardless of your experience, there is still much to learn regarding marketing. Conversion matters—both design and content are factors that affect your conversion. Learn from the best in the field and what they’ve written to get that leg up. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/3/20176 minutes, 34 seconds
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How to Efficiently Manage Your Marketing Projects | Ep. #214

In Episode #214, Eric and Neil discuss how you can efficiently manage your marketing projects. Tune in to learn a few project management tools that you can use today. Find out also how marketing experiments and campaigns are worth the effort and the importance of having the whole team on board. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Efficiently Manage Your Marketing Projects 00:35 – Eric uses growth hacker experiments and combines them with Google sheets 00:50 – Run 3 experiments in a week and have 2 new ideas added into the Growth Hackers Project weekly 01:01 – Growth Hackers Project is a tool for running projects 01:09 – Someone should assess how the company is doing using these experiments 01:34 – Just continue experimenting over time 01:45 – Managing your marketing is more about cutting back what you’re doing 02:04 – Neil doesn’t do a lot of marketing 02:11 – Do one or two things at a time, once you get it right, add more 02:17 – Don’t keep adding more to your plate just because 02:33 – The key to managing your marketing is do less, but do it well 02:45 – Two people worth mentioning that are doing these experiments well: Brian Balfour of HubSpot and CoElevate 03:02 – Sean Ellis, the founder of GrowthHackers 03:20 – If you don’t have a process to follow, everything will fall apart easily 03:29 – Move and respond quickly 03:45 – Experimenting is a team effort and requires team work 03:54 – Make sure you’re annotating on your Google analytics when you are running the projects 04:15 – When you’re running a campaign or project, create a list 04:41 – Go after the things that are more difficult to achieve, then move to the easiest 04:49 – Prioritize those in your list with the highest potential of return 05:02 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Continually brainstorm ideas to better your experiments—vote on the best idea that can significantly impact the success of your growth experiment. The key to management is not doing everything at once, but doing a few things and doing them well. Experiments and projects are a team effort; make sure everyone knows their role and is on track. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/2/20176 minutes, 7 seconds
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Does Black Hat SEO Still Work? | Ep. #213

In Episode #213, Eric and Neil discuss whether or not black hat SEO still works. Black hat SEO refers to any practice that you use to boost your website’s ranking in a way that violates the search engine’s terms of service. Tune in to find out if black hat SEO still works and the advantages and disadvantages of using this practice. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Does Black Hat SEO Still Work? 00:35 – PBN is also considered black hat SEO 00:41 – Black hat SEO still works 00:45 – Black hat SEO isn’t really for business or marketing 01:07 – Neil used to do black hat SEO 01:27 – “It never did last” 01:37 – Black hat SEO can give you short term income, but not recommended for a client’s website 01:55 – The only good thing about black hat SEO is that it can help you be more creative and adapt its concept to white hat SEO 02:13 – It is not worth the time and energy 02:41 – The link wheel tactic of black hat SEO described 03:26 – Build your own blog network the legitimate way 03:47 – If you’re just starting, you can try black hat SEO with your own website 03:55 – Eric did it before for a game review website 04:20 – The website was earning for some time, but then it got flagged and Eric lost his money 04:36 – Watch out for your website when you’re about to get filtered by Google 05:07 – Do not use black hat SEO if you want to play the good game 05:15 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Black hat SEO still works, but it is definitely not for business or marketing. Black hat SEO is only good for a short period of time. Do not use black hat SEO if you want to play the good game. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/1/20176 minutes, 8 seconds
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7 Ideal Tasks to Give Your New Marketing Intern | Ep. #212

In Episode #212, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 ideal tasks to give your new marketing intern. Tune in and take note of how to maximize your intern’s time. These specific tasks will contribute to your company’s growth and improve your processes. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Ideal Tasks to Give Your New Marketing Intern 00:35 – First task is to list out all your competitors and track their growth and activities using a spreadsheet on a daily and weekly basis 01:11 – You can check how your activities are comparing with your competitors 01:25 – The diminishing return explained 01:46 – Have an on-going link building process 02:00 – Use BuzzSumo to find the right people to reach out to 02:09 – Use BuzzStream to keep track of the report 02:30 – Your intern should focus on social media and respond to anyone who is upset in your space 02:45 – They don’t have to be necessarily picking on your product 02:50 – Helping out will build trust and royalty 02:57 – Do reporting 03:00 – Manual reporting is still a good way to do it 03:12 – Use Screenflow for screencasting to make records 03:38 – “Each week, have your intern talk to customers who signed up and 5 people who didn’t sign up” 03:54 – Keep in touch with those people and understand their user experience 04:10 – Make your intern boost Facebook posts or run basic ads using Facebook and Google 04:40 – Have your intern monitor Ahrefs for bad links 04:48 – The intern should update your bad links on a daily basis 05:17 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Having the right tasks to assign your intern will make their stay in the company worthwhile. Your intern should focus on building your online presence—this can include reaching out to customers and being more engaged online. Make your intern track growth and activities on a daily basis to see how you’re measuring up. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/28/20176 minutes, 15 seconds
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7 Key Elements of a High Converting Homepage | Ep. #211

In Episode #211, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 key elements of a high converting homepage. Your homepage should be the star as this is the page that generates the most traffic. Tune in to find out how you can convert your traffic to sales making these important changes to your homepage—creating that successful funnel. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Key Elements of a High Converting Homepage 00:35 – Make sure you have a great headline that emphasizes what you do 00:49 – Have a call-to-action that goes with the headline 01:08 – Answer objections: 01:20 – People are more likely to buy and be more comfortable if you will answer their objections 01:30 – Talk to people and ask about their hesitations in buying a product 01:39 – Use Qualaroo to put up a quick survey 01:52 – Use testimonials and case studies 02:14 – Fourth is to add a benefit-driven headline 02:21 – Talk to your paying customers and ask them why they bought your product 03:17 – Fifth is page load speed 03:46 – Think of your homepage as a funnel 04:39 – “Whatever your funnel is, make sure all flows together” 04:54 – Don’t forget about your pixels 05:05 – Start collecting data when people visit your site 05:18 – You can’t advertise effectively to your target audience without your pixels 05:24 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: A benefit driven headline can attract a greater audience and this can turn into sales. Consider your homepage as a funnel as this is what gets the most traffic. Know your pixels to reach your targeted audience effectively. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/27/20176 minutes, 21 seconds
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What Is a PBN? | Ep. #210

In Episode #210, Eric and Neil discuss what a private blog network (PBN) is and its usefulness. Tune in to learn why you should avoid PBNs as well as the alternatives that you can use in the SEO space to grow your following. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What Is a PBN? 00:35 – A PBN is a private blog network that can be used to make your SEO more effective 01:16 – Build My Rank is one of the most popular blog networks 01:27 – People thought blog networks wouldn’t leave a footprint on their website, but Google found them 01:42 – PBN still works, but is not recommended 01:58 – PBN is not a good viable solution for the long-term 02:08 – Focus on creating amazing sites with amazing content 02:36 – ViperChill has a blog regarding the effectivity of PBNs 03:21 – The typical PBNs price 04:25 – Use a blog network, like SitePoint 05:03 – “Try avoiding PBNs at all cost” 05:24 – Instead, think about black hat and white hat SEO 05:35 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: PBN used to be effective, but Google can track websites using PBN and “de-index” them. PBN is not a good viable solution for long-term – it’s best to avoid it. Create your own blog network with valuable content that will gradually attract and build an audience. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/26/20176 minutes, 31 seconds
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How to Recruit Great Marketers | Ep. #209

In Episode #209, Eric and Neil discuss how to recruit great marketers. Tune in to learn how you can recruit someone who is the BEST in the marketing field and why going to local marketing meetups or conferences are fantastic places to find that next hire. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Recruit Great Marketers 00:45 – Use your website as a source of referrals or ask friends 01:09 – Force the hiring concept from Hubstaff 01:47 – Reach out to other sites which can help guide you 02:10 – Some of the best hires are from local meetups that are marketing related 03:15 – Recruiters are also an option 03:33 – They bring results because of their network 03:40 – Use Workable—it allows job postings to seed into different sites 04:00 – Eric’s job site is SingleGrain.com/jobs 04:10 – Eric can retarget the people who have visited his website 04:37 – People will then go to Eric’s interview video using Spark Hire 05:04 – Look at performance 05:10 – Check marketers’ blogs or websites and see how they work 05:26 – They don’t have to be marketers—just pay attention to what they are good at and see if it fits your needs 05:58 – Hire people based on tangible points 06:20 – Test someone, first, by giving them part-time work to see if things will work out 06:35 – There should be consistency in their work 07:00 – They should go through a test or trial 07:58 – Give them specific scenarios of what you will require of them 08:10 – Eric and Neil are always hiring people so reach out to them 08:20 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Getting referrals is one of the easiest ways to look for an addition for your team – you can get feedback, too. Hire people based on tangible points and see if their skillsets will fit your needs. By giving applicants a trial, you get to check how they work and their consistency, as well, before making that commitment to hire them. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/25/20179 minutes, 16 seconds
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How Effective Are 301 Redirects? | Ep. #208

In Episode #208, Eric and Neil discuss how effective 301 redirects are. Tune in to know how 301 and 302 redirects work, when you would use either of them, and what Eric and Neil did to boost their website traffic. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How Effective Are 301 Redirects? 00:35 – A 301 redirect is you signaling that links have been moved 01:03 – 2 ways to do a 301 redirect is through direct links 01:26 – Eric bought a gun website and a site that was inactive 01:55 – The inactive site had a hundred backlinks 02:00 – The number of visitors from Google per day 02:10 – Eric’s backlinks number 02:36 – Eric’s site is now getting a thousand visitors a month 02:50 – Took him two weeks before he started seeing the traffic 03:00 – After 3 months, traffic went up to 40K a month 03:10 – Eric spent $2500 for the domain 03:27 – It is helpful, depending on your niche 04:00 – Neil did a 301 redirect recently 04:20 – The traffic is changing 04:41 – Neil submitted the website to webmaster in order to crawl it 04:56 – Neil changed all his internal links 05:10 – Neil got a 40% boost in traffic 05:20 – Use 301 for more permanent redirects and 302 for temporary 05:34 – Use a redirect checker and redirect the right way 05:44 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Use a redirect checker to make sure you are redirecting the right way. Spending some money for the right domain can help you boost your traffic. Research before buying a website – make sure you are not wasting your money. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/24/20176 minutes, 42 seconds
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How to Build a Sellable Website | Ep. #207

In Episode #207, Eric and Neil discuss how you can build a sellable website. Tune in to learn how to create a sellable website, why you should think long-term in regards to what you build, and how to choose a niche big enough to leave room for growth. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Build a Sellable Website 00:35 – “Don’t think about trying to make a cookbook and sell it off the bat” 00:41 – Create value 00:53 – Check FEInternational for resources on how to value your website 01:06 – Look for something with repeatable and scalable traffic sources 01:32 – Check acquisitions, all your traffic, and your channels 01:45 – Make sure your website has clean code 01:52 – Neil doesn’t buy websites with messy code 02:25 – Have a clean layout and design 02:35 – “Nicely designed websites convert better” 02:55 – Have a clean backlink profile 03:01 – Use Ahrefs or SEMrush 03:12 – Check for the bad links coming in 03:34 – Think long-term 03:45 – Don’t do shady stuff or use shady content 04:20 – Doing unethical things will it make it more difficult to sell your website 04:38 – Stability of income 04:45 – People check your website if there’s a potential for growth 05:30 – Make sure you have a big enough market for your website 05:48 – Don’t pick a niche that is too small, making you dominant, but not profitable 06:28 – Check FEInternational on how they value websites 06:55 – Flippa and Empire Flipper 07:10 – Put a process in place 07:47 – Sweet Process can help you document your process 08:00 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Create a website that is valuable and nicely designed. Be in a larger niche—there’s more room for growth and increase of sales. Document your process making it easier for future buyers to work around your website. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/23/20179 minutes, 8 seconds
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7 Key Strategies You Can Learn from Apple’s Marketing | Ep. #206

In Episode #206, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 key strategies that you must learn from Apple’s marketing. Apple stresses the importance of keeping things simple—from their written copy to how they display their products. Tune in to find out how Apple’s products reach a vast audience with ease and how you can adopt their marketing principles. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Key Strategies You Can Learn from Apple’s Marketing 00:35 – First is simplicity 00:43 – Great design is invisible 00:57 – Second, rethink how you do product placing 01:16 – Get influencers to have product placements 01:42 – Third, don’t be afraid to stand-out 02:00 – Apple’s Airpods is getting good reviews 02:26 – Fourth, avoid price wars 02:34 – If you have a great product, price it as is 03:06 – Apple emphasizes why their products are amazing 03:09 – Fifth, have a different ecosystem 03:27 – “When iTunes came out, it changed everything” 04:00 – Sixth, know your audience and talk to them in their language 04:08 – Apple’s ads are simplistic 04:46 – Connect with the audience in a language that they can understand 04:55 – Seventh, hire people to explore the best opportunities 05:10 – Have the best people in your team 05:45 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Simplicity is everything – don’t over-decorate things. Know your product’s worth and don’t get into price wars. Have the crème de la crème in your team – do NOT settle for less. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/20176 minutes, 42 seconds
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How to Get 300 Real Targeted Followers Per Day in Instagram | Ep. #205

In Episode #205, Eric and Neil discuss how to get 300 real targeted followers in Instagram per day. Tune in to learn how you can grow your following on Instagram from zero to 300K. Also find out how Neil Patel's powerful campaign made his presence known to people outside of his field. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Get 300 Real Targeted Followers in Instagram per Day 00:46 – Eric interviewed Nathan Chan of Foundr Magazine 00:57 – Nathan got his Instagram following from 0 to 300K 01:10 – Nathan used the tool, Crowdstrike 01:42 – Crowdstrike looks “spammy”, but it works 02:02 – After establishing legitimacy, do shout for shout 02:40 – Use hashtags 03:10 – Pay powerful influencers to like your photos 03:23 – Your photos will start spreading 03:50 – Neil Patel’s Instagram campaign explained 04:30 – The campaign worked really well 05:08 – It is a lot of work to get to your first 300 followers 05:28 – Follow and unfollow people 05:34 – Every time you upload a photo, use 30 hashtags 05:53 – Post consistently 06:08 – Post Instagram stories and live videos daily 06:50 – Use hashtags in the comment 07:07 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Growing your following from zero to hundreds of thousands is possible by using the right tools and strategies. Increasing your Instagram presence demands time and consistency. Leveraging hashtags and spending some money for key influencers to “like” your photos is proven to work. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/20178 minutes, 3 seconds
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How to Get Actionable Data from Google Analytics in 10 Minutes | Ep. #204

In Episode #204, Eric and Neil discuss how you can get actionable data with Google analytics for 10 minutes. Tune in to learn how tracking and assessing your data from Google analytics can help you optimize your website’s performance. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Get Actionable Data from Google Analytics in 10 Minutes 00:40 – Look at your reports 00:50 – Avinash Kaushik has different reports on Google Analytics 01:40 – You can optimize things from the results of your reports 02:00 – “If you don’t have goals setup, analytics is useless” 02:20 – Analytics can help you look at the reasons why your data is spiking and if you’re hitting your goal 02:30 – Neil’s goal tracking 03:20 – Hook your Google Analytics to your Google Search Console 03:30 – It can save you time 03:40 – You can cross check the goals that you have 04:00 – It is also good for campaigns 05:00 – There’s a lot of decisions that you can make by just looking at your data 05:10 – “Track your bounce rate religiously” 05:55 – Once you know the reason for your bounce rate, you can search for how to lessen them 06:10 – Do advance segments 06:20 – Segment people that behave differently in your website 06:55 – Segmentation is very important 07:16 – Do advance segments based on your traffic levels 08:01 – Have your e-commerce tracking set up correctly 08:23 – Look at multi-channels attribution 08:58 – “Have the plumbing setup correctly before you move forward” 00:00 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Make sure you have goals you’d like to hit—analytics is useless without them. It’s not about the number of traffic or fans, it’s about having the right fans at the right source of traffic that will convert. Have the plumbing setup correctly before you move forward. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/20/20179 minutes, 59 seconds
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How to Get Your Content into Google's Featured Snippet | Ep. #203

In Episode #203, Eric and Neil discuss how to get your content into Google’s featured snippets. Tune in to learn how your content can land on Google’s 1st page, search results by optimizing your paragraphs, lists and tables. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Get Your Content into Google’s Featured Snippets 00:35 – The Snippet is also called ranking zero 01:21 – Optimize the paragraph after headline 1 for search engines to read them 02:11 – Google featured the snippets that answer questions with the proper keywords 02:47 – Think about what people type that is related to your field 02:50 – Use keyword tools like Google Keyword Planner 03:15 – You should be answering questions that can drive more organic traffic 03:56 – There are 3 key points to look at when you’re targeting featured snippets: 04:00 – First is the paragraph 04:15 – Next is a list and last is table 04:50 – For paragraph, the maximum number of words is 97 and average is 45 04:58 – For a list, maximum of 8 items and average of 4.2 05:04 – For a table, 3.6 average and maximum of 9 05:23 – From WordStream, snippets are most likely pulled from the results ranked on the 1st page of Google 05:51 – Look up the ranking of the pages in your niche using Google Search Console and type the keywords in the position box 06:11 – SEMrush and Ahrefs show which snippets are ranking 06:29 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: The Google Snippet is one of the best ways to increase organic traffic. Google features the snippets that answer questions with the proper keywords. Look up the keywords that is commonly used in your niche and utilize them. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/19/20177 minutes, 25 seconds
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How to Grow Your Business with YouTube in 2017 | Ep. #202

In Episode #202, Eric and Neil discuss how to grow your business with YouTube in 2017. Tune in to learn what type of videos attract a larger audience and how to get the most out of your videos through collaborating with others and repurposing your content across many different platforms. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Grow Your Business with YouTube in 2017 00:35 – YouTube is the number 2 search engine in the world and is owned by Google 00:50 – First, go live on YouTube 01:05 – Use Wirecast or ScreenFlow for Mac to stream simultaneously on other platforms 01:39 – Second, create educational videos 01:51 – Neil shares what he does when goes to the studio and records 02:09 – The video clips pop out in Facebook and encourages a following 02:14 – Educational or tutorial videos work for corporate brands as well 02:50 – You can convert people into customers 03:00 – Repurpose your video 03:11 – Chop up your video and add catchy titles and captions 03:35 – Ryan Moran of Freedom Fast Lane is a good example of this 03:56 – If you’re doing ads, re-target them 04:28 – Make sure you connect your YouTube with AdWords account and Google Analytics account 04:43 – Retargeting has been effective for Neil 05:15 – The videos must answer all the objections the people have 05:37 – Create a pre-roll video that you can put in front of your other YouTube videos 06:04 – TubeBuddy and VidIQ will allow you to peek at your competitors’ statistics 06:29 – There’s also suggested tags that help your videos rank 06:47 – Check Appsumo for the price 06:57 – Collaborating with people in your niche can grow your network 07:09 – You can cross-promote each other 07:20 – Leverage YouTube by promoting it through your other platforms 07:41 – This will give you more subscribers leading to more revenue 07:50 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Educational videos or tutorials attract more subscribers which can further generate more revenue. Repurposing is a good way to take your content even further. Leverage Youtube by promoting it across your other platforms. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/18/20178 minutes, 48 seconds
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How to Rank for Head Terms | Ep. #201

In Episode #201, Eric and Neil discuss how to rank for head terms. Tune in to know if the head terms and long-tail terms you are using are ranking well. Also, find out how easy it is for Google to read and rank your head terms. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Rank for Head Terms 00:35 – Head terms are 1 or 2 keywords or a phrase like: shoes, basketball shoes, running shoes 01:18 – Long-tail terms are three or more keyword phrases like “gray Nike running shoes” 01:36 – To rank for head terms, first look at your external links; the more that people link to you, the better 01:45 – “The sites with the highest domain authority tend to do well in ranking head terms” 01:53 – Second is brand queries; the more people type in your brand name, the more likely you are to rank 02:04 – If your term is the head term itself, it is easier to rank 02:30 – Read the case study of Glen Allsopp of ViperChill 02:36 – Glen studied a group of companies who linked to each other internally 02:50 – Glen called out Condé Nast 04:17 – Your content page should be in-depth and thorough 04:42 – Use the software, Market Muse 04:58 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: The sites with the highest domain authority tend to do well in ranking head terms. If your term is the head term itself, it is easier to rank. Make sure your content page is thorough and in-depth, making it easier for Google to rank the head terms. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/17/20175 minutes, 55 seconds
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How to Approach SEO for a 10,000-Page Website | Ep. #200

In Episode #200, Eric and Neil discuss how you should approach SEO for a 10,000-page website. Internal linking, SEO audits, and long-term brand campaigns are all key strategies that will optimize your ranking on Google. Eric and Neil break down these strategies geared towards your large website so that you can optimize your topical relevancy for Google. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Approach SEO for a 10,000-Page Website 00:40 – Use Google Search Console to spot areas on your site such as crawl issues and specific penalties 00:54 – Combine Google Search Console with Screaming Frog SEO Spider 01:07 – Read Neil’s post on Quicksprout on how to perform an SEO audit the right way 01:27 – Make sure your website is set for the right URL hierarchy—this will help your Google relevance 01:59 – Reasons why you’re creating a website 02:20 – When you have tons of pages, your content might overlap 02:44 – Your biggest ROI bank should be on-page SEO 03:10 – Combining posts is good 03:21 – If you have a lot of different pages, create a resource page 03:32 – The “hub and spoke” content strategy explained 03:43 – It is an internal link wheel 03:54 – Check Pat Flynn’s deleting content post that explains how deleting a post can boost your ranking 04:30 – If you have some good performing posts, you can use Ahrefs to check which are ranking 05:08 – Check the top performing keywords that are used 05:18 – Internal linking is really important 05:30 – Have sub signals pointing to the pages 05:41 – Related links also build internal links 05:33 – Most big sites do internal links 06:00 – Most travel links are doing internal linking 06:25 – Using off-page SEO 06:45 – One problem with big sites is getting ranked for random terms 07:14 – Use branding campaigns 07:34 – Short-term brand raising may die down once your campaign ends 07:50 – Make sure you have long-term brand campaigns to build your brand and presence with your audience 08:15 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Topical relevancy is crucial for a big website, so make sure your website is set for the right URL hierarchy. Push to have long-term campaigns so that people can resonate with your material and increase presence and ranking on Google. Internal linking is a necessity for a big website. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/16/20179 minutes, 8 seconds
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How to Get Your First Thousand Email Subscribers | Ep. #199

In Episode #199, Eric and Neil discuss how to get your first thousand email subscribers. What can be a tedious process is broken down into proven strategies that Eric and Neil have used in the past to grow their own email lists. Tune in to find the best way to improve your blog in order to grow your list and the many online tools you can access that will help you draw people in. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Get Your First Thousand Email Subscribers 00:35 – Email still performs really well because you get to control the message and audience 01:15 – Upgrade your content 01:26 – Providing resources that relate to your topic is going to increase your conversion rate 02:06 – Neil’s first blog didn’t do okay at first 02:24 – Quicksprout, which is Neil’s second blog, performed better 02:33 – Neil’s simple tactic is to improve your blog 02:43 – Find similar blog posts in your space that are ranking and check their comments 03:03 – Check the number of comments per blog post 03:18 – “The more comments they get, the more engaged viewers they have” 03:28 – Check the 10 most popular blogs per comment 03:40 – Pay each of them a few dollars and ask them to write and link to your new blog, ask their audience to subscribe 04:25 – Use KingSumo contests 04:28 – This is a plugin from WordPress where you can set a contest 04:50 – The more people who share this contest, the more entries they’re going to get—so they’re incentivized to participate 05:22 – LeadQuizzes can create quizzes and get people to opt-in 05:59 – Facebook ads and Lead ads are good tools too 06:08 – LinkedIn ads where people can do one-click lead form fills 06:16 – Use MeetEdgar to schedule your social media posts at $49 a month 00:51 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Email is still one of the best platform because you can control the message and choose the audience. It doesn’t hurt to pay a little to improve your email list. Contests, quizzes, and ads are great tools to find leads. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/15/20177 minutes, 47 seconds
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Should You Be Syndicating Your Content? | Ep. #198

In Episode #198, Eric and Neil discuss whether you should syndicate your content. Syndication simply means reposting content that you have onto other sites. Eric and Neil discuss how to best syndicate your content and why it is important to know where you post. They also address people’s hesitations in, essentially, duplicating their posts and discuss the advantages of doing just that. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Should You Be Syndicating Your Content? 00:35 – Syndication is reposting content in another website 00:50 – You don’t need to worry if you’re syndicating only a couple of times 01:23 – If you’re syndicating with a higher authority website and your website is brand new, the high-authority website might take over 02:01 – If you want to reuse and repurpose your content on different medium platforms—do it! 02:38 – There are different audiences who prefer different audio and video formats 02:40 – Try to resyndicate 03:10 – Medium allows you to add a canonical tag to your content 03:25 – Search for sites that allow syndication; LinkedIn is another example 03:41 – If you’re syndicating to another blog, write at the top of the blog post where you originally posted this material so people can get context 03:52 – Syndication is an element of repurposing 04:15 – Syndication and repurposing is a good way to maximize your earning power because your content is getting double the play 04:39 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Syndication should be done in a timely manner while using your best content. Search and understand the websites that allow you to syndicate. Syndication is an element of repurposing that helps you maximize the earning potential of your best content. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/20175 minutes, 43 seconds
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7-Point Facebook Advertising Checklist | Ep. #197

In Episode #197, Eric and Neil discuss the 7-point Facebook advertising checklist. Tune in to find out how you can best leverage Facebook advertising for your marketing campaign. Eric and Neil discuss 7 key tips that will get you on track to increasing your sales and click-through rates. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7-Point Facebook Advertising Checklist 00:35 – First, have a good image 00:48 – Use tools like Canva 00:53 – A good image drive means a good click-through rate 01:06 – Second, have a lot of text 01:18 – The more persuasive the text and the more stories you have, the better the conversion 01:37 – Third, try different objectives and see the results 02:21 – If you need people to register for something, go with the website conversion objective if that’s what you need if you want conversion in your website 02:28 – If that isn’t working or you want to try something new, try clicks and see what works better for you 02:42 – Fourth, make sure that ad frequency is less than 2 02:48 – More than 2 is a waste of money 03:03 – Fifth, be mindful of your “ad scent” 03:08 – Make sure that your images or videos are congruent to your landing page 03:35 – Sixth, have a new ad account and duplicate your campaign 04:06 – Seventh, don’t be afraid to explore new ad ideas 04:10 – AdEspresso has a gallery of ads for inspiration 04:28 – Swiped has different long form landing page copy 04:41 – G-star has a good ad that is catchy video 05:03 – Rev has s caption service for your videos 05:17 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Facebook is one of the most effective platforms to have an advertisement. Congruent images to your message and a good amount of persuasive text increase click-through rate and conversions. Experiment and learn—you need to try different advertisement ideas to see what will work best for you. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/13/20176 minutes, 12 seconds
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7-Point Content Promotion Checklist | Ep. #196

In Episode #196, Eric and Neil discuss the 7-point content promotion checklist. Many people focus too much of their energy on the creating side of content, when really, their energy needs to be spent on promoting it. Tune in to see whether you’re hitting these 7 strategies that help in promoting your content. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7-Point Content Promotion Checklist 00:35 – 20% of your time should be spent creating the content and the 80% should be spent promoting it 00:59 – 1: Hit your social media channels 01:00 – Use Meet Edgar to schedule your posts 01:36 – 2: Think of websites you can link to 02:09 – 3: The paid channels can boost your post for only $1/day 02:33 – Facebook Insights can be used to boost your post 03:30 – 4: Look for who shares similar content 03:54 – Send them an email asking if they’d be willing to share it 04:23 – 5: Make sure you’re repurposing the content 04:58 – 6: Make your headline appealing 05:05 – Test your headline ideas on your friends or people in your network 05:30 – 7: Continue to build and push out your email list 06:10 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Spend the majority of your time promoting the content you’ve written—this is especially important if you’re starting out. Boost your social media channels and leverage it. A good headline attracts traffic, so make it appealing and compelling! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/12/20177 minutes, 5 seconds
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7 Interview Questions You Should Ask Before You Hire a Marketer | Ep. #195

In Episode #195, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 interview questions you should ask before hiring a marketer. There is a lot you can assess about a potential hire from interview questions alone. How do they respond when they’re put on the spot? What is their best achievement to date? Tune in to find out the questions you should be asking your future marketer and the reasons why it is important to find someone with similar work ethic and values. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Interview Questions You Should Ask Before You Hire a Marketer 00:35 – Tell me about the most impressive win in your career 01:00 – This is the question that Elon Musk uses 01:20 – What do you consider the most impressive win in your life so far, is an alternative question for juniors 01:50 – The answers should match where they are in life at the moment 01:55 – What would you change with my business from my website? How would you fix it? 02:20 – “In business, people have to come up with solutions at the most inconvenient moment” 02:38 – Use a video interviewing tool called Spark Hire 03:43 – Ask, what is the most creative marketing tactic you’ve ever implemented? 03:55 – What’s the most creative marketing tactic you’ve ever seen on the web? 04:48 – Come up with situational questions and see their thought process 05:23 – Ask questions to see how aggressive the marketer is 05:45 – For example, have you ever bought paid links? 05:56 – What’s the shadiest marketing tactic you’ve seen or that you’ve leveraged? 06:35 – Give people a homework assignment as a paid trial 07:26 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: The answers your interviewee gives should match where they are at in life, at the moment. Ask aggressive questions and if they answer aggressively—that’s what you’re looking for! Then, just go for it. Give a paid trial assignment – this will give you a clear picture of their capability. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/11/20178 minutes, 23 seconds
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How to Attract 9,000 Visitors a Month from Quora | Ep. #194

In Episode #194, Eric and Neil discuss how to attract 9,000 visitors a month from Quora. Quora is a fantastic platform to increase your visibility and boost traffic to your site—all you have to do is answer some questions. Tune in to find out how Jason Lemkin leveraged Quora and how you can do it, too! Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Attract 9,000 Visitors a Month from Quora 00:40 – You can definitely generate traffic from Quora 00:54 – Jason Lemkin is leveraging out of Quora 01:11 – Respond to popular questions in your page and link relevant articles to your website to get traffic 01:47 – Quora is ranked 122nd for most popular website in the world 01:50 – Quora is 67th in USA 02:00 – Answer a new question on Quora that is gaining traction 02:32 – Add a “call to action” that links to your website at the end of your answer 02:40 – Eric was answering random questions on Quora 03:00 – Jason Lemkin built an entire conference and community 03:25 – Answers need to be concise 03:43 – There can be repurposing answers 03:53 – Jason Lemkin has received 10M views from Quora 04:07 – You can get business partners through Quora 04:32 – The more helpful you are, the more they’ll take to working with you 05:02 – Blocking out a time to just answer questions can enrich your business development 05:40 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Quora has its merits for increasing traffic to your website and you need to be leveraging it. The more helpful you are to others on Quora, the more they see your value and will consider working with you. Make your answers concise and include a “call to action” that links back to your website. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/10/20176 minutes, 39 seconds
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Why Your SEO Sucks and How to Fix It | Ep. #193

In Episode #193, Eric and Neil discuss why your SEO sucks and how to fix it. Your SEO isn’t something you just figure out once and then drop it. It needs to be maintained and deserves your attention in order to stay ahead of your competitors. Tune in to find out why your SEO is NOT working and the tips that will keep your SEO operating at its best. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Why Your SEO Sucks and How to Fix It 00:35 – The biggest reason is that everyone believes that they can install a plug-in, and that’s it 00:58 – People focus on off-page SEO and no one focuses on on-page 01:20 – For on-page SEO, do keyword research 01:26 – Check Google Trends to see how keywords are trending 01:32 – Use Keyword.io and Google Keyword Planner 01:46 – Have a goal that you want to achieve 02:00 – Content and links are what matters in SEO 02:09 – Another problem is people not checking their extra links, especially the ones that are irrelevant 02:16 – “The last thing you want to do is be seen as a directory” 03:00 – Most people think that SEO in a one-time deal, but it is an ongoing deal 03:58 – You have to be willing to spend for a technical audit 04:10 – Be patient 04:37 – Take your most popular pages and link them in your sidebar 05:03 – Google “how to rank zero in SEO” 05:10 – Check if your snippets are working 05:39 – You can use SEMrush and Ahrefs 05:48 – Continue finding your title tags and meta-description tags 06:06 – Optimize and make them persuasive 06:10 – Google “copyblogger headline formula” or “how to write magnetic headlines” 06:27 – Read books from David Ogilvy, one of the best copywriters 06:36 – David said that every dollar spent on copywriting, 80 cents go to the headlines 06:40 – Make sure you have the alt tags for the videos 07:04 – Start combining your pages 07:32 – The “hub and spoke” strategy 07:39 – You’ll find Jimmy Daly's Hub & Spoke strategy 08:23 – Google wants to see your intro page and the links that are backing it up 08:36 – Google “conversion rate optimization” 08:47 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: SEO is not just a one-time deal, but an ongoing deal that needs your attention in order to stay ahead of the pack in your niche. All good things come to those who wait—SEO takes time to see the results, so be patient. Spend your time, energy, and money or your headlines—optimize them and make sure they’re persuasive! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/9/20179 minutes, 45 seconds
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7 Neat SEO Tricks for 2017 | Ep. #192

In Episode #192, Eric and Neil discuss 7 neat SEO tricks for 2017. There are smarter ways to increase your search engine traffic and Eric and Neil have the know-how. Tune in to find out how removing the dates on your Wordpress URL or building links to posts that are ranking high can be just the quick tip you need to boost your traffic. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Neat SEO Tricks for 2017 00:35 – First is to upgrade your post that is already doing well 00:49 – Check Ahrefs and Google Search Console 01:30 – Google “online marketing” and Eric is probably Top 5 01:50 – Second, when you add the year on the title tag, it can generate new click throughs 02:26 – Third is to buy a website 02:38 – Look for keywords you’re trying to link 02:40 – Reach out to the top 20 websites see who wants to sell 03:55 – Fourth, remove dates on the WordPress URL title to boost search traffic 04:19 – Fifth, focus on link building to posts that are ranking 5 to 25 04:39 – Build 10 links to your post to signal Google 05:00 – Sixth, “Google ranks site based on how thorough and in-depth they think the web page is” 05:10 – MarketMuse has a software for all the key phrases you’re trying to look for 05:36 – Seventh: Tier 2 link building 05:43 – Black hat tools explained 07:07 – “Doing the black hat stuff in a white hat way—that’s going to help you” 07:20 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Buying a website that has aged and ranked high is a cheaper way to increase organic traffic and sales. Make your post relevant to signal Google and increase search traffic. Do black hat SEO in a white hat way—it’s proven to work better. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/20178 minutes, 18 seconds
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How to Hire an SEO Agency | Ep. #191

In Episode #191, Eric and Neil discuss how to hire an SEO agency. What questions should you ask? What are great signs that prove the agency is and will be successful? Tune in to learn how to investigate a great SEO agency and why it’s worth doing your due diligence before you make that hire.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Hire an SEO Agency 00:46 – Always look at referrals 01:11 – A referral is the first line of offense and defense 01:25 – Look at the previous work of the SEO agency 01:50 – Before hiring an agency, ask them the changes they’d make to your website 02:02 – You can also ask what’s wrong with your website and how much traffic they can generate for you 02:40 – Ask the agency their process: 02:48 – Each agency is different 03:35 – Look at organic traffic and organic conversion 04:00 – There should be alignment from the get go 04:07 – Ask the agency to explain their expertise 04:50 – See what tools the agency uses internally 05:00 – Ahrefs and Keyword.io are good examples 05:35 – Check for references 06:15 – Ask the agency for their rankings and results for their own website 06:30 – Some agencies don’t rank well 07:06 – If they can rank their own website, there’s a greater chance that they can rank you 07:15 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Referrals are a great way to see how the SEO agency has performed in the past. If an SEO agency can rank their own website well, chances are they can do it for you, too. Do your due diligence with the agency you’re about to hire – you’ll be working with them for quite some time. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/7/20178 minutes, 12 seconds
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7 Cost Effective Ways to Rank in a Competitive Niche | Ep. #190

In Episode #190, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 cost effective ways to rank in a competitive niche. From building your community on Facebook to repurposing your content—there are some cost effective ways that keep you competitive. Find out the tips and strategies that help you stand out among your competitors and, at the same time, keep your money in your pocket. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Cost Effective Ways to Rank in a Competitive Niche 00:35 – One way is to look for people who rank on the first six pages of Google, but who are not doing anything with their websites—then, buy their websites 00:51 – Redirect all their pages to your website 01:12 – Second, use the Skyscraper Technique 01:19 – This was created by Brian Dean 01:58 – Use BuzzSumo to find people linking to the top 3 results 02:03 – Ahrefs is also useful 02:23 – The Skyscraper technique takes time, but definitely works 02:39 – Third, look at your on-page SEO and topical relevancy 03:00 – Change your URL structure so Google can read it 03:42 – Fourth, build a community 03:52 – Some 6-figure earners started by building a Facebook group 04:00 – Podcasts are also a good option 04:49 – Fifth, use a tool like Market Muse which tells you what keywords are missing to better your searches 05:06 – Sixth, repurpose your content which is inspired by Russell Brunson of ClickFunnels 06:12 – Thinking about what you can repurpose allows you to stand out from your competitors 06:32 – Seventh, optimize your title tags for click through rates 06:35 – Go to Google search, “search analytics” 06:49 – Make your title tags more appealing 06:52 – Copyblogger headline formula can give you ideas 07:52 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Try to make a deal with people who are not monetizing their high-ranking websites. Be patient, these strategies will take time, but they are worth the wait and will be effective. Leverage your website search console. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/6/20178 minutes, 49 seconds
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How to Increase Your E-commerce Conversion Rate | Ep. #189

In Episode #189, Eric and Neil discuss how to increase your e-commerce conversion rate. Tune it to learn valuable tips and strategies to make the online buying experience as positive and streamlined as possible. From ensuring that there are product reviews to offering free shipping, Eric and Neil disclose the tricks of the trade that are easy to implement and will increase your sales. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Increase Your E-commerce Conversion Rate 00:41 – First, add live chat to your web pages 01:03 – Use a 2-step check-out 01:12 – Name and email on the first page, then credit card details on the second 01:25 – Have a countdown timer on the checkout page 01:34 – Learn more about it in Conversion Excel 01:47 – Offer FREE shipping 02:12 – Increase the product cost to cover the free shipping fee 02:26 – Your page speed matters a lot 02:47 – Site speed means better user experience 02:57 – Make sure your site is mobile compatible 03:20 – Have reviews 03:41 – Using default product descriptions will not establish your page as unique 03:51 – Interlink other products to draw people to these other pages 04:15 – Your conversion rate is not just about the number of visitors, it is the revenue you get per customer 04:37 – Check people’s behavior on your pages 05:18 – Make sure images are of high quality and videos are showing the product well 05:39 – Utilize retargeting to those who consistently check you out 06:18 – Run promotions 06:50 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Think about up selling—every product should have an upsell opportunity. The conversion rate is not just about the number of visitors, it is the revenue you get per customer. The better the customer experience, the higher the sales. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/5/20177 minutes, 49 seconds
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7 Copywriting Hacks that Will Double Your Conversions | Ep. #188

In Episode #188, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 copywriting hacks that will double your conversions. What makes great copy? How do you fine tune your text to get people to convert? Tune in to learn some quick hacks that are tested and proven to boost your conversion rates this year. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Copywriting Hacks that Will Double Your Conversions 00:35 – First, within your headlines, consider integrating the city 00:40 – Use MaxMind which is an IP service that’ll integrate the person’s city 01:13 – Second, use specific statistics and numbers 01:07 – Check Quick Sprout or Neil Patel in BuzzSumo 02:08 – Third, copywriting is about answering objections 02:29 – Find out people’s objections by asking pointed questions and answer their objections in your copy 02:50 – Fourth, include the person’s name inside the copy when it’s relevant 03:14 – Fifth is to show vulnerability 03:20 – Neil showed how he made mistakes and how he fixed them 04:20 – Include all examples and calls-to-action 04:50 – Seventh is storytelling 04:59 – Don’t forget to innovate stories in your copy 05:13 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Use a person’s name and city in the title and in the copy to personalize their experience. Vulnerability helps people to relate to you and this can develop trust with your customers. Storytelling is a great way to hook people and draw them in. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/4/20176 minutes, 12 seconds
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7 Unconventional Marketing Tactics for 2017 | Ep. #187

In Episode #187, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 unconventional marketing tactics that you can use for 2017. Tune in to hear what tactics are trending today and the online resources that can get you to speed. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Unconventional Marketing Tactics that You Can Use for 2017 00:35 – First, check out Russell Brunson’s ClickFunnels 00:56 – Soon, more and more businesses are going to do funnels 01:19 – Second, website personalization 01:21 – Hubspot provides you these options to personalize 01:53 – Third, try micro-retargeting 02:41 – Connect Leads can help you segment your Facebook retargeting 03:30 – Fourth, branding 04:05 – Gary Vaynerchuk is really gaining traffic 04:43 – Branding creates more business opportunities in the long run 04:53 – Google Trends can tell you a brand’s information 05:13 – Fifth, chat is becoming a great marketing tool 06:00 – Intercom and Drift are good tools to look up 06:14 – Sixth, work on your notifications 07:08 – Seventh is content upgrading 07:27 – Find a piece where a tweak is needed and upgrade it 08:08 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: More and more businesses are turning to sales funnels. For a long term solution—working on your branding to create more business opportunities in the future. Marketing strategies are continuously improving—FIND the easiest way to get your product to the people. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/3/20179 minutes, 8 seconds
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Is Twitter Still Worth Using? | Ep. #186

In Episode #186, Eric and Neil discuss if Twitter is still worth using. Tune in to find out if Twitter is really dead and what alternatives you can use to effectively increase your traffic. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Is Twitter Still Worth Using? 00:35 – Eric doesn’t use Twitter to engage with people 00:46 – Eric searches Twitter to find out what people are looking for on this platform 01:00 – Eric follows venture capitalists, founders, and SEOs 01:11 – Twitbot’s integration is useful for Eric to read news later 02:00 – “I wouldn’t use Twitter. It’s dead.” 02:27 – Neil’s number of followers is much bigger than the traffic he’s getting 02:47 – Neil’s Facebook traffic is 244K from his fan page 03:10 – Neil’s Twitter traffic is just 2% of his followers while he gets 38% traffic from Facebook 04:43 – Twitter is a waste of time to generate traffic 04:51 – Twitter is still relevant for content ideas 05:00 – You can now livestream for your Twitter app 05:28 – “Facebook is crushing everyone now with Instagram and Facebook live” 05:39 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Twitter still has its benefits and one of them is their search feature. Twitter is NOT the most advantageous platform to generate traffic—Facebook is. Facebook is crushing everyone with Instagram and Facebook live. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/2/20176 minutes, 36 seconds
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7 Ways to Get More Engagement on Social Media | Ep. #185

In Episode #185, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 ways you can get more engagement on social media. Tune in to learn some tips and tricks to grow your audience as well as some useful online tools that you can use to optimize engagement. It’s not just about growing your audience, but getting the RIGHT people to your website to boost that engagement. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Ways to Get More Engagement on Social Media 00:35 – First, go LIVE 00:47 – Instagram and Facebook are giving more priority to those who are live 00:55 – Second, repost content that did well after a month of posting 01:12 – Neil just reposted content and is doing well 01:30 – Third, Tag the people in your post 01:49 – Hashtagify can help you find the top hashtags on Instagram 02:05 – Fourth, build a community 02:18 – Interact and engage with people 02:35 – Fifth, make sure you’re scheduling at the right time 02:52 – Sixth, target the right audience 03:20 – Create a fan page in Facebook to know where your audience is coming from 04:16 – If you have a specific type of audience, adjust your settings to that specific interest/audience 04:20 – Lastly, have a great headline 04:43 – Go to Copyblogger and check their headlines’ post 04:48 – Check your competitors' headlines on BuzzSumo 05:18 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Optimize your posts for a maximum reach. Interact and engage with people—frequently check your messages and reply to them. Targeting the right audience can increase your engagement. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/1/20176 minutes, 15 seconds
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What Should You Do When Your Business Stops Growing? | Ep. #184

In Episode #184, Eric and Neil discuss what you should do when your business stops growing. There are many different solutions and options you can explore before deciding to throw the towel. Tune in to find out what Eric and Neil used as solutions when their own businesses were struggling and how an outsider’s perspective can make all the difference in saving your business. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:30 – Today’s topic: What Should You Do When Your Business Stops Growing? 00:45 – First, look at your analytics and numbers and see what’s going on 00:53 – Are you losing traffic? Assess, then look at the actions you should take 02:00 – Do your due diligence, don’t necessarily give up 02:20 – Look at other businesses and see how they are growing, learn from them 03:37 – Sometimes you’re too close minded about your processes 04:00 – Neil shares an example from his own personal experience 04:14 – One small change like changing URL structure, does make the difference to growing your traffic 05:17 – The solution isn’t necessarily in your head, step back, and try to look at it form an objective perspective 05:30 – Network with others, be transparent with what’s happening, and you might get the RIGHT feedback and ideas that are worth trying out and will HIT that problem 06:14 – Just because you’re an expert in your space, doesn’t mean you know how to grow your own business 06:36 – Sometimes you’re too close to your own business to see what needs changing 06:45 – Pay contractors and find consultants, or go to networking events 07:40 – Eric shares his struggle with finding lead sources; check out Nathan Latka's podcast He Bought a $150k/mo Agency for $2 with Eric Siu 08:21 – Joining Entrepreneurs' Organization helped Eric find out what he needed to do to save his company—the peer group helped him learn from their experiences 09:16 – If he didn’t have help from this particular peer group, he’d be left Googling for solutions 09:45 – Network at conferences! 09:55 – At the end of the day, you’re dealing with humans and you need that connection 10:30 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: If you feel like your business is struggling, ASSESS your analytics and numbers to find out what’s going on BEFORE you take action. Get an outsider’s perspective and help even IF you’re an expert at what you do—sometimes you’re just too close to the situation. ENGAGE and NETWORK—at the end of the day, you’re dealing with humans and you need that community to help you out. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/31/201711 minutes, 26 seconds
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When Is It Time to Give Up on a Marketing Campaign? | Ep. #183

In Episode #183, Eric and Neil discuss when you should give up on a marketing campaign. Tune in to find out if it is the right time to give up your current marketing campaign or whether it’s time to just pause it. Neil also shares from his own personal experience with spending on branding and how his return on investment didn’t come until years later. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: When Is It Time to Give Up on a Marketing Campaign? 00:58 – Have specific goals, objectives, and have a timeline 01:05 – Set your smart goal, initially 01:18 – Have the right mindset 01:36 – If a marketing campaign doesn’t work at first, you can pause it and not shut it down 02:06 – Neil had spent on branding, but it wasn’t generating money 02:30 – After 6 years, Neil is now getting a big ROI from branding 03:15 – Paid acquisition is a short term campaign where you should get a ROI in just a few months 04:05 – Marketing requires reiteration 04:30 – The traction of YouTube ads 05:25 – Always put a timeline on whatever you’re doing 06:00 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Just because something isn’t working right now, doesn’t mean it won’t work in the future. Setting a timeline for your marketing campaign makes you more productive and can save you some money. Have specific goals and objectives to guide you. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/30/20176 minutes, 58 seconds
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How to Effectively Integrate Design Into Your Marketing Collateral | Ep. #182

In Episode #182, Eric and Neil discuss how you can effectively integrate design into your marketing collateral. Tune in to discover just how important design is in your marketing campaign and why you need to be more careful in picking the right design. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Effectively Integrate Design Into Your Marketing Collateral 01:00 – “Design shouldn’t just be used to make things look pretty, it should have a purpose. The purpose should be to help emphasize the message you’re trying to make and drive sales and conversion.” 01:15 – Having a styling guide will help you to be consistent 01:47 – Check Dribbble to get ideas from different portfolios 01:58 – Intercom is consistent in having a good-looking design 02:26 – “Make your designs very simplistic. Designs that are too overwhelming tend to not convert well” 02:35 – Make sure the text is legible and dark in color for easier reading 02:49 – “Text impacts conversion more than anything else” 02:58 – “Make the design fall with the message you’re trying to create” 03:38 – Use call-to-actions throughout the design 03:53 – Make sure you are also answering objections 04:46 – “Your landing page should be one cohesive story” 05:05 – When you’re designing a page, your website should be responsive 05:25 – Make sure that it works on different browsers and devices 05:38 – Land-book has good examples of different landing pages 06:05 – Swiped has different ideas worth checking out 06:13 – Great design should be invisible and should be sitting in the background 06:31 – “Make sure the design elements you use on different device types are more relevant” 07:27 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: A simple and great design is invisible and therefore, converts into sales. Make sure the design is not hurting or taking away from the message. The design should be tailored specifically to each device for the users to have that unique experience. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/29/20178 minutes, 24 seconds
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Live Streaming 101: What Kind of Videos Should You Be Creating? | Ep. #181

In Episode #181, Eric and Neil discuss what kind of videos you should be creating when doing live streaming. They also delve into what interests viewers in terms of content and how you should carry yourself in your videos. Tune in to get some practical advice on how to connect with your viewers and make those conversions—in other words, how to make a successful video. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Live Streaming 101: What Kind of Videos Should You Be Creating? 00:40 – “Behind the scenes” videos are always a way to get people watching 01:03 – Second, do a Q&A as it builds relationship and interaction with the viewers 01:20 – Third, try to do an interview—perhaps an impromptu interview 01:30 – With Facebook live, you can also invite others to join your live stream 01:40 – Fourth, check Gary Vaynerchuk and his short clips of advice and try to mimic him 01:52 – Make sure it is general advice related to your audience, that will really help them 02:15 – Fifth, do a product or service demo 02:35 – Think of the value first 02:45 – Sixth, share personal stuff that isn’t always positive 03:21 – People can relate to it and learn from it 03:42 – Seventh, treat your live stream as a webinar 03:48 – Use Wirecast to simultaneously be online on several online platforms 04:43 – Just be careful in showing recorded videos live because some people may not like that 05:03 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Be more open and transparent – it builds trust and goodwill with your viewers. People love “behind the scenes” videos and appreciate seeing the whole picture of your experience. Always plan and prepare, in advance, what you will share on live streaming – be sure it is valuable and helpful to your viewers. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/28/20176 minutes, 1 second
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How to Get Started with Affiliate Marketing | Ep. #180

In Episode #180, Eric and Neil discuss how you can get started with affiliate marketing. What is affiliate marketing and how can this benefit your brand and company? Tune in to find out how to be successful in affiliate marketing and the essential guidelines for setting it up.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Get Started with Affiliate Marketing 00:35 – Affiliate marketing is performance marketing 01:10 – The commission will depend on the industry and products 01:39 – Affiliate marketing is getting other marketers to push your product 01:47 – Affiliate Marketing One Hour a Day by Evgenii Prussakov 02:06 – It’s about the traffic you can get and what you can promote that is relevant to the offer 02:52 – You can also do paid advertising 03:05 – Cheap traffic sources are Facebook and Pinterest 03:26 – LeadDyno and Getambassador are great tools 04:07 – Have specific guidelines set up so your brand won’t get destroyed by the affiliate 04:25 – Go to any popular affiliate network and see what offers convert the best 04:52 – If your conversions are not done right, you’re not going to have any revenue 05:24 – In Clickbanks,their metrics helps you guide your conversion 05:48 – Credit Karma tells you the credit score 06:00 – TPG or The Points Guy is doing affiliate marketing really well 06:27 – Make sure that whatever you do in affiliate marketing, it’s for the long term 06:34 – Look for long-term legitimate companies and not shady ones 06:56 – Use Pretty Link which is a Wordpress plugin to cloak your links 07:20 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Affiliate marketing is performance marketing. Look for companies you can work with for the long term—don’t fall for shady affiliates that can possibly ruin your brand. Get your conversions right—do the work to understand everything you can about affiliate marketing. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/27/20178 minutes, 21 seconds
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What Type of Content Should You Create When You Can Only Blog 1x a Week? | Ep. #179

In Episode #179, Eric and Neil discuss the type of content you should be creating when you can only blog one time a week. Tune in to learn how to make a blog that strikes its audience—and not just to read the blog—but compelling enough to share it, too! Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What Type of Content Should You Create When You Can Only Blog 1x a Week? 00:39 – Neil was using Quick Sprout, just once a week 01:38 – You want to produce something that stands out and makes people want to link 01:49 – First, figure out who are you targeting and how you can help them 02:00 – Kissmetrics targets marketers 02:10 – Second, who are your ideal customers? 02:55 – Your content should be very specific 03:25 – Companies are looking at more detailed metrics 03:42 – Blogs should be actionable and thorough 04:00 – Groove HQ is a good example of a growing blog 05:08 – Help Scout blog posts are in-depth and well done, ranking 1 and 2 on Google 05:56 – Be specific and don’t go for volume; go for relevancy and helpfulness 06:10 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Produce a blog post that stands out and that people want to share through linking. Know your target and ideal customers and provide content that is helpful to them. The KEY is to be relevant towards the right people. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/26/20177 minutes, 8 seconds
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How to Get Sales and Marketing to Work Together | Ep. #178

In Episode #178, Eric and Neil discuss how you can get sales and marketing to work together. Sales and marketing are a vital part of your company whose roles/tasks are mutually dependent on one another. Therefore, it’s wise to get these teams collaborating. Tune in to find out the benefits of having these two teams work together and how to streamline the communication process. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Get Sales and Marketing to Work Together 00:48 – Get both teams together to brainstorm great content and blog post ideas 01:07 – Objections can also be answered and conversion rates can go up 01:14 – Collaboration is key and people like to work together 01:35 – “Most sales organizations are data driven” 02:15 – Automate as much as possible 02:19 – Improve and keep adjusting the funnel 02:40 – Analyze the presentation and be analytical 03:16 – Marketing can have a clear understanding of how they can help sales and sales should start closing more 03:25 – Use Amplemarket on Slack to see the individuals or leads that are coming in 03:43 – Use Clearbit to plug in all your leads and have your sales team crystalize your leads 03:54 – Consider this as your Inbound SDR (Sales Development Rep) 04:08 – You can use InsideSales that integrates with Salesforce so that you can call people back within 5 minutes 04:27 – Have a monthly talk or evaluation about which platform works best 04:50 – Have a marketing automation tool like InfusionSoft, Marketo and HubSpot to understand your customer’s experience 05:33 – Teams working together gets easier as you do it 05:40 – Have a process that works long-term 05:45 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Make room for your teams to collaborate—that exchange of ideas can lead to great content. Take advantage of the online tools that help create a smoother workflow. Working together gets easier the more you do it, so integrate a process that works long-term. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/25/20176 minutes, 43 seconds
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The Ideal URL Structure for SEO | Ep. #177

In Episode #177, Eric and Neil discuss the ideal URL structure for SEO. People often overlook the importance of their URL address and end up losing out on organic traffic. Tune in as Eric and Neil discuss how to clean up your URL and share their own experiences about how they improved their own URLs. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: The Ideal URL Structure for SEO 01:00 – Usual structure of a webpage explained 01:40 – Having a lot of categories on your URL makes it difficult for Google to crawl it 01:55 – For example: NeilPatel.com/makeup/allthemakeup 02:10 – The categories tell Google the topical relevancy 02:30 – Neil’s current URL structure 02:45 – There are a lot of titles and categories—this confuses Google, making it difficult to discern what category it should fall under 02:56 – Neil’s blog posts don’t rank as well as his guide 03:30 – URL should NOT be taken for granted 03:45 – Neil shares what he learned from his searches 03:52 – Less than 6% of results on page one of results have a messy URL 04:20 – Cut out sub folders if they’re not necessary 05:05 – Keep URL structures clean and use subfolders—subdomains don’t rank as well as subfolders 05:16 – The debate SEOs are having about Quora 05:39 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: URLs should NOT be taken for granted—It plays a big role with your organic traffic. The more titles and categories, the more difficult for Google to crawl your URL and website. Keep URL structures clean and use subfolders. Subdomains don’t rank as well as subfolders. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/24/20176 minutes, 36 seconds
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How Topical Relevancy Can Boost Your Ranking | Ep. #176

In Episode #176, Eric and Neil discuss how topical relevancy can boost your ranking. It’s important to know how your keywords and content work against and for you through Google’s ranking systems. Tune in to know how to master topical relevancy and how checking your competitors’ work can help you climb to a better rank. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 - Today’s topic: How Topical Relevancy Can Boost Your Ranking 00:34 – Topical relevancy allows the small guys to compete with the big guys 00:49 – Neil explains how Google ranks websites according to SEO relevancy 01:16 – SingleGrain ranks for marketing related keywords 01:43 – Google can’t seem to find the right keywords for Growth Everywhere which describes the stories of entrepreneurs 02:20 – It is important to have strong topical relevancy when starting your website 03:03 – Focus on a specific topic 03:35 – Being the best on one topic is what topical relevancy is about 04:20 – Marketmuse suggests all the phrases and terms that you should be using with your website if you want to be topically relevant 04:39 – Check similar websites in your space using SEMrush and Ahrefs Tool 04:55 – FamousBirthdays.com is about celebrity birthdays, is focused on just one topic, and drives millions of visitors 05:10 – “Always look at your competition” 05:25 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Google will most likely rank a website that is SEO focused higher than the one that is marketing focused. Focus on a specific topic—being the best on one topic is what topical relevancy is all about. Always look at your competition—check the topics they are using and monitor their ranking. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/23/20176 minutes, 23 seconds
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How to Reduce Your Bounce Rate | Ep. #175

In Episode #175, Eric and Neil discuss how to reduce your bounce rate. A bounce rate is the percentage of visitors to a particular website who navigate away after viewing only one page. Simply put—if your page is boring, people leave, and the higher your bounce rate. Tune in to learn practical ways to reduce your bounce rate so you can keep your visitors sticking around long enough to make that sale. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 - Today’s topic: How to Reduce Your Bounce Rate 00:33 – Bounce rate is when someone leaves your site right away 00:42 – The textbook definition of bounce rate: “the percentage of visitors to a particular website who navigate away after viewing only one page” 00:47 – A rising bounce rate is a sign that you have a boring homepage 01:16 – First, have a good design that keep people in your website 02:03 – Removing your pop-ups can decrease your bounce rate 02:26 – People are more likely to stay if your website doesn’t have loads of pop-ups 02:48 – You might need to check if it works for you 03:10 – A slow website can’t keep people 03:27 – Check the page speed using Google Page Speed tool, Pingdom and Google Analytics 03:38 – Create a journey for people 03:55 – An example of a journey 04:37 – Have the RIGHT offers 04:51 – Use ConvertFlow to show different offers when your visitor comes back 05:28 – Simple readability is also very important 05:32 – Eric’s blog Single Grain is a good example of this 05:52 – “Good user experience means less bounce rate, people sticking on your site, going through multiple pages” 06:00 – If visitors go through multiple pages, it increases sales and they convert to customers 06:18 - That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: A great design creates that experience for viewers, causing them to stick around. Create a journey for your visitors—engaging them throughout and around your website. The more engaged people are with your website, the lower the bounce rate and a greater chance of conversion to sales. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/22/20177 minutes, 15 seconds
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Which Social Media Metrics Actually Matter? | Ep. #174

In Episode #174, Eric and Neil discuss the two social media metrics that actually matter. These metrics are THE indicators that show whether or not your marketing strategy is working. Tune in to find out what they are and how to improve upon your ratings. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Which Social Media Metrics Actually Matter? 00:44 – First metric is the engagement rate—the number of reach of your post divided by those who shared, commented, or liked your post 1:03 – Engagement rate is how effective your post is in social media 1:15 – You can check the engagement rate in Facebook insights or to some extent, in Youtube 1:38 – Neil shares that in social media, the more people are engaged, the more likely they will buy 1:40 – Engagement is not about the number of fans, but how they respond to your posts 1:53 – For example, HubSpot’s fan page in Facebook has over a million fans but they are not engaged 2:15 – Another tracking metric is the ROI 2:22 – Social media marketing costs Eric 100,000/month, but he makes more than that from social media marketing 2:31 – Funding campaigns in social media marketing for ROI can really be profitable 2:40 – For people struggling with the engagement rate portion, they should look up Avinash Kaushik 3:07 – Avinash has posts about the engagement rate and how to measure it 3:26 – Neil also likes ROI as a metric—their Pinterest conversion rate is 2.31% and potential customers are staying longer 4:03 – Social media marketing metrics is different in different times of your business 4:35 – Set a target growth rate week over week, then adjust targets quarterly 4:54 – You may not be able to maintain that growth rate, but it can be a good measuring stick for you 5:14 – Engagement and ROI are the two main metrics 5:18 – That’s it for today’s episode 3 Key Points: The two main metrics to focus on in social media is the engagement rate and ROI. Social media marketing can really be profitable, as long you do it right. Set your own growth rate and work to achieve it—adjust the rate as your business changes over time. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/21/20176 minutes, 13 seconds
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How to Write a Killer Blog Post | Ep. #173

In Episode #173, Eric and Neil discuss how you can write a killer blog post. Many people can slap a string of coherent sentences together and call it a blog—but, can they capture their readers' attention? Tune in as Eric and Neil reveal solid suggestions for creating a blog that will entice and hook an audience. From your title to the images place amidst your text, all these details count.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 - Today’s topic: How to Write a Killer Blog Post 00:35 – Write a great headline and continue the thought in the first few sentences to hook the readers 00:59 – Go to Copyblogger for the headline formula 01:15 – Think of blogging as a presentation or a classroom lecture 01:33 – Engage with your readers 01:46 – Start with a conversation 01:57 – Neil shares a sample conversation in a blogpost 03:08 – Use sub-headers or bullets to keep things organized 03:45 – Eric shares an example that can get readers hooked 04:08 – Add media to your blog post 04:32 – Eric uses DesignPickle for his images 04:50 – Have a conclusion heading 05:22 – All claims should be backed up by case study or research links 06:00 – If you have data that can separate you, the better, because it can’t be replicated easily 07:07 – Make your blog readable 07:17 – Design should be responsive and text should be clear 08:20 – Neil Patel’s Quicksprout 08:30 – Neil reads Tech Crunch, TMZ, CNN and other sites to give him creative ideas that he can leverage on his own website 09:00 – Eric checks Wallstreet Journal, copyblogger, and problogger 09:20 - That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Blog posts are not just about the text—a catchy photo or video can entice people to read it. Simple, but powerful—overly decorated posts can easily turn off the reader. Read a lot and a variety or written work as this feeds your creative inspiration. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/20/201710 minutes, 17 seconds
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How to Keep Your Users Engaged with Your Video | Ep. #172

In Episode #172, Eric and Neil discuss how you can keep your users engaged with your video. Videos are becoming a more common way in which we share content, so how do you know if you’re doing it right? Tune in to find out some practical tips and online applications that help make your videos more engaging—and the more engaging the video, the more viewers and conversions! Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 - Today’s topic: How to Keep Your Users Engaged with Your Video 00:39 – In 2020, most content will be in video 00:46 – Live videos have become popular and the number of viewers have doubled 01:10 – Keeping your videos short can help you have a high view count, but lower conversion rate 01:28 – First, try to make your video like a story 01:45 – Think about yourself watching a movie 02:13 – “The more storytelling you do—the more emotions you leverage, the more hooks you create, the more sales you end up generating from those videos” 02:30 – Start with a video transcription or caption 02:43 – Rev has the ability to create video captions for you 03:15 – Have an engaging introduction 03:45 – You can try to check which image or intro works through Facebook ads at a cheaper price 04:03 – People switch camera angles to keep people engaged 04:29 – Ask people questions 04:54 – In Facebook video, you can check the number of people that are engaging 05:18 – You need good editing! 05:29 – Casey Neistat built a brand and sold it for $25M to CNN—CNN didn’t buy his brand but hired him and his team to be an influencer 06:15 – Talk slowly in your videos 06:48 – During live videos, use Telestream Wirecast so that you’re live on more than 1 application 07:30 - That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: In 2020, most content will be in video form—therefore, familiarize yourself with this tool. Telling a story with an engaging intro and transcript in your video will help your audience connect with you. Use as many social media platforms as you can to BOOST your engagement and conversion rate. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/19/20178 minutes, 29 seconds
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7 Age-Old Advertising Principles that Are Still Relevant Today | Ep. #171

In Episode #171, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 age-old advertising principles that are still relevant and effective to this day. Tune in to learn how the big companies like Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, and AT&T are still winning in the advertising world because of these key principles that you can start using today. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 - Today’s topic: 7 Age-Old Advertising Principles that Are Still Relevant Today 00:36 – First, write a great headline 01:08 – Warren Buffett tells his CEOs to always protect their brand 01:22 – Branding is everything and just one mistake could ruin everything 01:43 – Third, tell a story 01:45 – Stories or advertorials drive people and evokes their emotions 02:21 – Fourth, consistency in advertising, regardless of how large your company is or how well-known 02:48 – The Rule of Seven explained 03:10 – Fifth is from 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing, by Al Ries and Jack Trout: 03:41 – The “first mover advantage” 04:18 – Sixth is from Don’t Make Me Think by Steve Krug: 04:27 – “Think about the user—simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” 05:00 – Keep marketing campaigns simple 05:10 – “The simpler your pitch, the better off you are” 05:16 – Seventh, urgency plays a big role 05:51 – The sense of urgency compels people to take action 06:15 - That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: In whatever decision you make, you MUST protect your brand. Be consistent in advertising and remember the rule of seven. RELY on these age-old advertising principles that have been proven—no need to reinvent the wheel. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/18/20177 minutes, 11 seconds
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7 Advanced Marketing Automation Tactics for Your Blog | Ep. #170

In Episode #170, Eric and Neil discuss 7 advanced marketing automation tactics for your blog. Marketing automation allows you to know your subscribers better and respond to their behavior. Tune in to learn how advanced marketing automation can be very helpful for your blog and what to do with those unopened emails. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 - Today’s topic: 7 Advanced Marketing Automation Tactics for Your Blog 00:36 – Marketing automation is how you market and send messages to people according to their behavior on your site 01:05 – First, on your thank you or intro email, add three different links for people to see what kind of people they are (ex. are you a beginner, intermediate, or advanced online marketer?) 01:52 – Neil shares what he learns through automation if people are opening your email, your open rate goes up 02:21 – If someone isn’t opening for 5 times on a paid email, take the person off the list 02:55 – Third, make sure you have a list or campaign that specifically targets your customers 03:34 – Map out the life cycle of your customers 03:44 – Fourth, when someone joins your email list, try buying them in or signing them up 04:25 – Fifth is lead scoring 04:35 – You can do this with HubSpot, Drip, and InfusionSoft 05:33 – Sixth, make your opt-in relevant to your service 05:47 – An example with Kissmetrics 06:47 – Lastly, if you can survey your audience, do it to create a word cloud using a tool like TagCrowd 07:40 - That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Marketing automation is how you market and send messages to people according to their behavior on your site Map out the life cycle of your subscribers. Make your opt-in relevant to your service to increase traffic and sales. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/17/20178 minutes, 36 seconds
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7 Steps for Running a Successful Webinar | Ep. #169

In Episode #169, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 steps for running a successful webinar. Using webinars is one of the best ways to drive people to your website. Half the battle is in the preparation—and, yes, there are right ways to set yourself up for success. Tune in to learn 7 easy steps that will help you and your viewers get the most out of your webinar. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 - Today’s topic: 7 Steps for Running a Successful Webinar 00:45 – Masterminds and enterprise companies use webinars to try and convert people 00:55 – In a webinar, you are educating and building a relationship with your viewers 01:12 – First, have an email reminder 01:25 – “Just because someone registered for it, doesn’t mean that they’re going to remember” 01:30 – Set email reminders ahead of time 01:45 – Second, make sure you have an option for someone to register and watch the webinar within the next 15 minutes 02:28 – Because people are waiting, they are most likely to attend the webinar and the attendance rate can go up to 60% 02:38 – Neil uses EverWebinar 02:45 – Third, use paid traffic to drive more people 03:19 – Use it to amplify what you’re doing in your webinar 03:35 – Neil records his webinar ahead of time and it’s a high value production 03:50 – Fourth, use a software called TurboDial which can connect to a lot of webinar solutions 04:10 – For the people who don’t take action, TurboDial will send them a text message the next day 04:57 – Have some kind of marketing automation set up 05:28 – If people don’t show up, it means no conversion 05:45 – Sixth, integrate webinar software with Twilio 06:22 – Seventh, add value to the individual before your pitch 06:55 – Check out Russell Brunson’s book DotCom Secrets and video The Perfect Webinar Sequence 07:24 - That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Masterminds and enterprise companies use webinar to try and convert people to buy. Just because someone registered does NOT mean that they are going to show up—use texts and emails as reminders. First and foremost, ADD VALUE to people—remember that they dedicated a part of day for you. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/16/20178 minutes, 22 seconds
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How to Create Content that People Actually Search For | Ep. #168

In Episode #168, Eric and Neil discuss how to create content that people actually search for. Creating content that grabs an audience and attracts visitors requires some effort on your part, but where do you start? Tune in to find out what drives people to keep reading and how you can create content that is worth the search. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 - Today’s topic: How to Create Content that People Actually Search For 00:43 – Shawn Ellis mentions that SaaStr gets 3M visitors per month 01:10 – Jason gets asked on Quora and he answers the questions in his blog 01:30 – Check Saastr/Quora to know how Jason does it 02:04 – Use Google Keyword Planner, KeywordTool, UberSuggest, and AnswerThePublic.com for keyword research 02:47 – If you have a team, grab them and ask to brainstorm on a certain topic 03:15 – You hire a team for a reason 03:30 – Neil shares information from Jason Lemkin’s Quora Q and A blog 04:29 – Neil checks Jason Lemkin’s website visitor count 05:08 – Use Market Muse to upgrade your content 05:29 – Google is looking for topic relevance 05:40 – Look at your search feature 05:55 – A chat feature like Intercom helps you to see what people are searching 06:05 – Survey your audience and check your top performing posts 06:30 – “Creating cornerstone pieces of content is what generates the most traffic” 07:12 – Wikipedia is a good example 07:40 – Don’t just create content, creates amazing cornerstone pieces of content 08:05 – Eric shares why OkCupid's blog stands out 08:28 – Think about a unique spin that can make you stand out 08:38 – SaaStr is getting more than 1 million viewers, but maybe not 3M 09:52 - That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Use your TEAM – brainstorm how to make great content that attracts viewers. Creating cornerstone pieces of content is what generates the most traffic. Think about a unique spin that can make you stand out. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/15/201710 minutes, 53 seconds
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7 Unconventional Ways to Learn Marketing | Ep. #167

In Episode #167, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 unconventional ways to learn marketing. You can learn in more ways than just reading a Dummies Guide or checking in at the next university.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 - Today’s topic: 7 Unconventional Ways to Learn Marketing 00:33 – First is by watching conference videos on Youtube like Inbound 2016 by Hubspot 01:14 – There’s a lot of marketing content on Youtube 01:35 - Second is by networking with individuals 01:40 – Sharing a drink is a good way to do it 02:40 – Individual marketers from other companies share their tactics 03:00 – Third, strategize how to get the most out of conferences 03:19 – Check who’s attending and the influencers that will attend 04:00 – Fourth, practice on your own website 04:25 – The plugins on Wordpress can help you execute what you’ve learned 04:50 – “You have to test it on your own site to be very good” 04:55 – Fifth, access a mastermind 05:03 – There are digital marketers you can pay for about $25/month 05:09 – “There’s a lot of great masterminds out there and they do provide value” 05:34 – You can host a dinner at your house or a zoom meeting to talk about marketing/business issues 06:20 – Sixth, people have more perceived value over information when they pay for it 06:30 – There are free marketing materials, but if you really want to learn, paid information IS better 07:21 – Lastly, start a podcast 07:35 – You learn a lot from the people or from guests 08:08 – Pat Flynn has great information on starting a podcast 08:18 - That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Youtube is probably one of the best sources now for everything, including marketing. Grow your network by inviting people to dinner or for a drink—you’re not only learning something new but you’re also building a relationship. People tend to value what they learn more when they pay for it. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/14/20179 minutes, 16 seconds
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Why No One Is Reading Your Content | Ep. #166

In Episode #166, Eric and Neil discuss the reasons why no one reads your content. Writing content may be easy for you, but are people actually reading it? Is it reaching the right audience? Tune in to find out how posting daily is just as important as knowing how to share your posts. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 - Today’s topic: Why No One Is Reading Your Content 00:36 – You’re not doing anything to stand out and people are getting bored with the content 01:17 – 8 out of 10 people will read your headline, but only 2 out of 10 will continue to read the article 01:50 - Search for Copyblogger headline formula and find formulas that help you create attractive headlines 01:58 – Portent headline generator will help you craft awesome headlines 02:10 – Blogger Jon Morrow manages Kissmetrics blog 02:43 – If you can get a drunk person’s attention, you can get the normal ones’ 02:58 – Look at Growth Everywhere’s episode with Derek Halpern 03:10 – Spend time promoting your content 03:51 – “Everybody is looking for something from somebody else” 03:59 – Look at Email Hunter and Mix Max for email marketing tools 04:45 – Go to BuzzSumo, find your competitor, and find who’s tweeting their articles on Twitter 05:10 – Neil shares a sample email 06:00 – People are more likely to share your content if they know that you will reciprocate 06;11 – Find the top players in your space and see what they’re doing 07:30 – Don’t write mediocre content and use old posts to maintain traffic 09:00 – Use a tool like Meet Edgar to schedule your post 09:29 – Use Facebook to share posts too 09:48 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Writing content alone is not enough—you have to get it to the RIGHT audience through sharing. Get help from people who will most likely share your content and reciprocate that help. Utilize different online tools that will make content sharing easier and less time consuming for you. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/13/201710 minutes, 44 seconds
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How We Got Our Podcast to One Million Downloads in Just 4 Months | Ep. #165

In Episode #165, Eric and Neil discuss how they got their podcast to 1 million downloads in just 4 months. Starting a podcast requires a knowledge base. You need to know how to keep your listeners engaged! Tune in as Eric and Neil tell you just how you can rapidly grow those downloads with a few invaluable tips.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 - Today’s topic: How We Got Our Podcast to One Million Downloads in Just 4 Months 01:05 – The first 3 years of “Growth Everywhere” were really tough 01:27 – Eric made a lot of mistakes at the start 01:33 – You have to be consistent with your podcast to hold your audience 02:10 – The people who produce the most amount of episodes, get the most number of listeners 02:30 – It’s not about producing really long episodes 02:44 – Neil shares the idea of “The Marketing School” 03:44 – “Information in, information out”—Eric wants valuable information that will make him ACT 04:28 – Eric shares his experience listening to Tim Ferris’ podcast 04:45 – Keep things concise and do it in a unique way 05:34 – Neil shares how email blasts helped them get more listeners 05:41 – Interview people in your podcast and promote it 06:50 – The guest should promote it, as well 07:20 – Batch your episodes 07:56 – There’s a team behind the podcast — from shownotes to audio editing — that make it work 08:30 – Doing everything on your own takes a lot of time 08:52 - That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Mistakes are an opportunity to hone your skills and should not be repeated. Be concise and consistent with your podcast—encourage your listeners to add your podcast release schedule to their calendars. Every podcast should have a production team behind it to save you time. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/12/20179 minutes, 47 seconds
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What Is Account-Based Marketing and How Can You Leverage It? | Ep. #164

In Episode #164, Eric and Neil discuss what account-based marketing is and how to leverage it. Account-based marketing is a new term for an old, tried and true practice for marketers. Tune in to find out more about account-based marketing and the leads that deserve your attention. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 - Today’s topic: What Account-Based Marketing Is and How You Can Leverage It 00:36 – Account-based marketing makes you identify ideal prospects ahead of time 01:15 – Have an inbound SDR to look at the exact leads 01:33 – Infer is a software solution that can help determine which leads are your most valuable leads 02:54 – You can spend your marketing effort towards responding and entertaining leads 03:16 – The cost of Infer depends on your size 03:24 – Lead forms work with 15-16 questions spread over a few pages 04:06 – Apple Market Fetch works for people who use Slack and it can scrape the web to find qualified leads 04:44 – Clearbit will show you information of people in your list 05:12 – Funnelholic’s experience with account-based marketing 05:44 – You don’t need quantity to make money—you need qualified leads 06:24 - That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Account-based marketing is becoming more common, even though it’s been around for years. Start with 2 questions on your lead form, then gradually ask more detailed questions to get people to respond. Focus on QUALITY leads—not the number of leads. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/11/20177 minutes, 20 seconds
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How to Build a Brand Using Live Video | Ep. #163

In Episode #163, Eric and Neil teach us how to build a brand using live video. In 2016, live videos became the new trend in business. From SnapChat to Facebook Live, almost every platform has their own channel to facilitate this service—so, why not use it? Listen as Eric and Neil explain the benefits of live video and give us effective strategies to get the most out of this marketing strategy.   Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: How to Build a Brand Using Live Video 00:34 – Videos are getting bigger 01:11 – Live videos are the “behind the scenes” of people’s lives 01:53 – Gary Vaynerchuk leverages videos in his own terms, hiring D’Rock to follow him around and record his videos 02:26 – Gary V is ahead 10x because he does more live videos than anyone else 03:08 – Doing exciting stuff that relates to people equates to higher conversion rates 03:26 – Live videos are like your own TV channel 04:13 – People like doing business with PEOPLE 04:37 – Neil and Eric are both investing in live videos 04:50 – Wirecast is a tool to help you re-broadcast your videos 05:34 – Article by Leonard Kim on How to Get Facebook Verified 06:23 – Live videos on Facebook are getting priority 06:40 – Don’t just do live content on your videos – engage with your audience 07:03 – Respond to your fans 08:16 – Whale allows people to ask questions to each other 08:52 – That’s it for today’s episode!  3 Key Points: Live videos are becoming very popular, as there are NO limits to the ways you can use them for your business. Videos that have relatable and exciting content WILL give your business traction. Broadcast your videos across all different channels to GROW your reach; then, INTERACT with your audience. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/20179 minutes, 50 seconds
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How to Outrank Your Competition When You Have Less Links | Ep. #162

In Episode #162, Eric and Neil discuss how to outrank your competition when you have fewer links. Link building is an essential part of ranking your website; however, Neil and Eric teach us that it is possible to outrank your competitors thanks to Google Hummingbird. Tune in to find out how to maximize on Hummingbird’s new update to increase search engine traffic to your website. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: How to Outrank Your Competition When You Have Less Links 00:42 – Links have a lot of impact in Google ranking 00:50 – The “Hummingbird Update” had the biggest impact on search engine listings 01:02 – Hummingbird looks at everything in a topical sense 01:27 – The new update looks at topics and themes 01:29 – “Websites with the strongest themes tend to rank the best” 01:49 – The new algorithm looks for depth and detail 02:25 – Look at these blogs to learn more about Hummingbird: GetRichSlowly, MyMoneyBlog, PennyHoarder, and MagnifiedMoney 02:40 – GetRichSlowly is the oldest website among the 4, but PennyHoarder gets more traffic because of their thorough content 02:57 – More links does NOT mean a better website 03:32 – Hummingbird looks at the overall relevancy of a post, not just keywords like before 03:45 – Use tools like MarketMuse to tell you how topically relevant you are for phrases in that space 05:04 – UberSuggest will give you suggestions of what to incorporate into your content 05:17 – Don’t forget about The Skyscraper Technique! 05:58 – Linking out too much can make your website look like a directory 06:15 – Neil shares what his team did for his website to get another 10% in traffic 07:28 – Remove default URL date structures 08:16 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Google’s Hummingbird update looks at the whole meaning of sentences as opposed to keywords. Having more links does NOT guarantee you a top spot – RELEVANCY is key. Use tools to help you plan and strategize your content for overall relevance. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/9/20179 minutes, 14 seconds
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7 Elements of an Effective Marketing Report | Ep. #161

In Episode #161, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 elements of an effective marketing report. The marketing report reflects the health of your business and is a great sending base to inform that next step. Tune in to find out WHAT you need to assess and HOW to gather that information, in order to have that clear assessment of how your business is doing. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 - Today’s topic: 7 Elements of an Effective Marketing Report 00:45 – First, have high-level goals 01:08 – Have a different kind of threshold 01:24 – “Have your targets laid out so it is easier for people to digest” 01:31 – Second, look at the growth 01:47 – Examine your growth weekly 03:25 – Assess how to calculate your growth properly—don’t just look at the total visitor count 04:28 – The growth rate should be staying the same, if not increasing 04:39 – Third, use simple, report tracking tools, like Cyfe, and connect it to your spreadsheet report in order to pull data 05:27 – GA data grabber helps you to pull reports, too 05:50 – Fourth, track the lifetime value of the customer and the cost to acquire new customers 06:15 – You need a metric 07:11 – Fifth, look at your revenue churn and customer churn 07:28 – Lincoln Murphy’s How Much Churn is Acceptable 07:47 – Ideal churn is less than 10% a year 08:30 – Sixth, Neil shares the time he talked to Ryan, from HubSpot 09:16 – Add your total headcount in your marketing report 10:18 – Lastly, the net promoter score allows you to measure the sentiments of the customers 11:12 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Have a clear and simple goal which is easy for people to understand. Do NOT miscalculate your growth or it will lead you to a wrong impression of your business’ health. Quantifying customer satisfaction is IMPORTANT – know and understand your supporters and detractors. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/8/201712 minutes, 10 seconds
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7 Tips to Improve the Reach of Your Podcast | Ep. #160

In Episode #160, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 tips that will help you improve the reach of your podcast. Starting a podcast is not easy and improving its reach requires putting in some work. Tune in to learn tips and strategies such as growing your network, changing up your headlines, and maximizing off the traffic you get on iTunes. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Tips to Improve the Reach of Your Podcast 00:35 – #1: Have a following and email list AND push your content out to your channels 00:48 – Eric uses a podcasting host called, “List It” to push to multiple channels 01:15 – Email blast has also been effective for Eric and Neil 02:30 – #2: Show every single episode that you have recorded 02:50 – Eric uses MeetEdgar to schedule his posts 04:04 – #4: “The headlines really impact how many downloads a podcast gets” 04:13 – Copyblogger headline formula can give you templates to create attractive headlines 04:32 – Fortune’s headline generator also helps 04:36 – TitleCapitalization will fix your headline 04:57 – #5: If you have a podcast, have a blog, too! 05:48 – #6: The more ratings and reviews you have, the more you will get 06:18 – If you can get more traffic in iTunes, use it to get more views! 06:30 – Mention in your podcast to leave a review and rating 06:48 – Tim of LeadPages made The Marketing School’s intro and outro 07:20 – #7: Cross Promote 07:40 – John Lee Dumas has a great community called The Podcaster’s Paradise 08:10 – Share in a podcasting community to grow your network 08:15 - That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Be in multiple channels and improve not just your content, but your headlines as well. Get feedback and ratings from iTunes—it can boost your traffic significantly. With the growing number of podcasters, it is much easier now to share, connect, and help one another. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/7/20179 minutes, 12 seconds
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What You Need to Know About Digital Marketing Before Investing in It | Ep. #159

In Episode #159, Eric and Neil discuss what you need to know about digital marketing before investing your time and money. Listen as they explain the benefits of zeroing in on one channel over time and more first hand advice about how to tackle digital marketing for yourself as opposed to outsourcing to an agency. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: What You Need to Know About Digital Marketing Before Investing in It 00:50 – First is to get a high level view of what is going on 00:57 – There are a lot of YouTube videos available, like the one from HubSpot 01:30 – Know what your goals are and be clear with your target 01:51 – Figure out what channel you want to tackle first 02:02 – Neil’s focus is content marketing 03:00 – Neil wants to use YouTube 03:58 – Neil shares how he still maximizes on Facebook, even after he stopped spending money on it 04:30 – “Focus on one channel at a time and focus on things that work” 05:29 – Neil only does a few channels at once 05:49 – NeilPatel.com has been around for 2 years and Neil is focused on content marketing 06:40 – If you haven’t figured out your foundation for the different channels you’re running at once, it will slow you down 07:45 – Success takes time 08:07 – Eric shares how he grows “Growth Everywhere” 08:26 – Everything compounds in time 09:00 – Neil advises to not hire an agency on your first year 09:05 – If you can’t figure out traction on your own, your agency is going to just spend all your money before they figure things out 09:34 – You don’t have to be an expert – work to figure out the basics on your own 09:47 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Don’t go into multiple channels at once – pick one at a time, conquer it, and be the best at it. All good things take time when it comes to maximizing on a digital marketing strategy. You don’t have to be an expert – just be technical enough to figure out the basics on your own. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/6/201710 minutes, 46 seconds
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How Long It Takes for SEO to Work | Ep. #158

In Episode #158, Eric and Neil discuss a how long it actually takes for SEO to work. Having the right expectations in mind will help you as you wait for results. Tune is as Eric and Neil discuss their own experiences with SEO and the techniques that you can do now to boost your traffic. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: How Long it Takes for SEO to Work 00:35 – For a brand new website, it takes 6 months to 1 year. For an established website, it can take 6 months or more to get ranking. 00:50 – Neil shares his website’s ranking as an example 01:45 – It took Neil 9 months for him to see a decent ranking 02:00 – The search traffic goes up slowly 02:39 – “It takes good placement to see traffic” 02:53 – Eric shares his own experience with SEO 03:12 – Eric decided to buy a decent age domain 04:00 – Eric made a lot of adjustments with the domain and their website traffic went from hundreds to millions 04:54 – Redirecting an old domain to a new domain helps 05:03 – Having high brand keywords increases traffic 06:28 – Have an on-page SEO set up right 07:30 – There’s a lot of SEO consultants available and don’t be afraid to approach them if you’re not confident enough setting up SEO 08:19 – SEO takes time and effort, so be patient 08:27 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: There are no shortcuts in SEO, so BE patient as it takes time and effort to see the results. To get that traffic, you need to focus on having a proper on-page SEO setup. Do NOT be afraid to ask the experts—it’s better see real results than to overestimate your abilities. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/5/20179 minutes, 24 seconds
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Is Guest Posting Still Worth It? | Ep. #157

In Episode #157, Eric and Neil discuss whether guest posting is irrelevant or still effective. Guest posting today works differently than it did before – its main ROI is not to build links, but to deliver value and drive those leads. Listen as Neil and Eric discuss how to best utilize guest posting for your marketing needs. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: Is Guest Posting Still Worth It? 00:44 – Guest posting is posting on other websites for link building purposes 01:30 – It’s still worth it 01:48 – Before, guest posters get author accounts 02:00 – Now, if you’re given an author account, it will be in a sub-page without indexes 02:32 – DON’T waste your time guest posting for links anymore 02:41 – Focus on guest posting to drive leads 03:13 – Neil talks about his friend, Jason, who specializes in guest posting 03:57 – You will see little to no results on your first 6 months of guest posting 04:00 – It takes a year to get traction 04:29 – Eric shares an article he wrote about YouTube advertising 05:33 – Guest posting has it’s ROIs 05:53 – Focus on delivering value 06:19 – Yields from guest posting will definitely take time 06:41 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Guest posting is STILL relevant as a marketing tool. Do NOT focus on link building – it’s about driving those leads. Make sure you are delivering VALUE in your posts. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/4/20177 minutes, 39 seconds
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How to Hire Marketing Interns | Ep. #156

In Episode #156, Eric and Neil discuss a valuable opportunity that is worth considering for your team and business—hiring marketing interns. Listen as they reveal the benefits of hiring interns, tips and tools that can make the hiring process easy, and factors you should consider while looking for the next best fit for the company. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: How to Hire Marketing Interns 00:40 – “The people that are really hungry [to learn]; sometimes, they end up being the best hires” 00:43 – Having a long-term internship program will be good for a business 01:03 – Use Craigslist or a tool called Workable to keep your hiring process simple 01:10 – First, create a good job description 01:19 – Eric uses Spark Hire, which allows video interviewing 02:38 – Neil uses Elevation Scholars to offer marketing scholarships 03:17 – Neil lists his requirements for the marketing scholarships he offers 04:59 – Neil pays for their interns’ services 05:15 – Take your interns to training 05:34 – Help them grow and pay them at the same time 06:11 – Make sure there is a “light” in your program 06:28 – Constantly give your feedback 06:46 – Target websites about career change to promote your search 07:26 – Use 15Five to setup automated feedback for your interns 08:08 – Be supportive to your team 08:17 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: No need to reinvent the wheel—use the online tools available to you for your hiring and selection process. Do NOT focus solely on talent alone, consider the person’s character too. Give training and constant feedback—interns need your direction. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/3/20179 minutes, 15 seconds
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7 Creative Marketing Tactics that You Ought to be Leveraging | Ep. #155

In Episode #155, Eric and Neil talk about 7 creative marketing tactics that you ought to be leveraging. Tune in to discover the online tools that will work for you and the tactics you need to keep your content one step ahead of your competitors. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: 7 Creative Marketing Tactics that You Ought to be Leveraging 00:37 – #1 Use TurboDial to collect phone numbers of visitors on your website 00:56 – Send TurboDial a signal to send a text message to the person 01:30 – You can program replies when a person responds to your text 02:09 – #2 Make your stuff is available for pirates on torrent sites 02:52 – #3 Use exit pop-ups 03:17 – #4 Make sure your funnel is congruent with your client’s interests 04:13 – #5 Go to BuzzSumo and find out which of your competitors’ posts are going viral 04:21 – Ahrefs will also show you your competitors’ most popular posts 04:29 – Take the post’s URL and put it into Twitter search to show the top users sharing the content 04:37 – Write something similar, but better, then start emailing the users about your content 05:15 – When they respond, ask them what you can do for them and make a P.S. about sharing your content 05:35 – #6 Have a content creation checklist or learn about content repurposing 06:34 – Google “content repurposing workflow” 06:44 – #7 With remarketing, put your pixel in your email signature 07:35 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Make your content available for pirates – let them do the work of spreading the word for you. Use exit pop-ups, they are triggers for opt-ins. Keep an eye on your competitor’s posts, create betters ones, and share them with the people who are engaging with your competitor’s content. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/2/20178 minutes, 33 seconds
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How to Get Started with Facebook Ads | Ep. #154

In Episode #154, Eric and Neil teach entrepreneurs how to get started with Faceboook Ads. Facebook Ads have proven to be a really effective tool to grow conversion and traffic. Business owners are now able to customize more of their ads on this platform without needing to be technical. Listen as Neil and Eric provide you with great advice on how to get started with Facebook Ads. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: How to Get Started with Facebook Ads 00:48 – Boosting your posts 01:04 – Digital Marketer’s Podcast episode on boosting posts has in-depth information on the topic 01:18 – Boost what gets people engaged or what you want 01:34 – Boosting does NOT have to be expensive 01:54 – Neil loves to spend on page likes 02:14 – Spending money on likes is like building your own platform 02:37 – Targeting your audience on geographic location, interests, etc. doesn’t work well unless you have an email list similar to it 03:22 – Build lookalike audiences 03:40 – Use Google Tag Manager to set your pixels 04:37 – Don’t do complex stuff just yet 04:47 – FIRST, use Facebook traffic for brand awareness 05:24 – AdEspresso has ads templates which you can pull ideas from 05:48 – HelloBar is a tool you can use to collect more page likes 05:51 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Start with the simple ads and prove its effectivity BEFORE trying out complex ones. Do NOT forget to set-up yours pixels, first. Facebook ads can be used for different purposes – not just for conversions. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/1/20176 minutes, 49 seconds
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4 Steps to Getting Started with RSLA | Ep. #153

In Episode #153, Eric and Neil discuss the 4 steps to get started with RSLA (Remarketing Lists for Search Ads). RLSA allow you to target your past website visitors to open up more possibilities for marketing and promotion. Listen to find out how you can set-up your RSLA to start benefitting from this feature ASAP. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: 4 Steps to Getting Started with RSLA 00:36 – RLSA (Remarketing Lists for Search Ads) is a feature that lets you customize your search ad campaigns for people who have previously visited your website 00:50 – The idea is to target people who visited your site before and are searching for something similar in Google 01:24 – The 4 Main Steps to get started with RSLA: Pixeling your audience, create content, keyword research, and setting up in Google Adwords 01:36 – PIxeling is very easy – just add the pixel code to your account 01:46 – If your content is NOT relevant to buyers, you will get a ton of traffic without conversion 02:12 – KissMetrics is an example 03:00 – Being too broad in your content will get you irrelevant traffic 03:33 – Use a Google Keyword tool or SEMRush for your keyword research 04:03 – After you setup your keyword permutations, you can retarget people who already purchased with a separate brand campaign 05:13 – RLSA allows you to do more advanced marketing strategies 05:35 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: RLSA allows you to target past website visitors who are searching for similar things on Google. Avoid irrelevant traffic by making your content RELEVANT to your target audience. RLSA enables you to set-up advanced strategies for your remarketing. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/31/20166 minutes, 32 seconds
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Which Google Analytics Metrics Should You Be Tracking? | Ep. #152

In Episode #152, Eric and Neil tackle the Google Analytics metrics that you should be tracking for your business. Listen to discover the metrics worth monitoring on a weekly basis that will help you improve your conversion rates. Understanding your metrics will also help you find and address your problem areas to better optimize your website’s performance. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: Which Google Analytics Metrics Should You Be Tracking? 00:35 – It’s important to track your conversion rates 00:46 – This tells you how well your website is performing 01:07 – Look at your traffic from the last 7 days and do week by week comparison 01:19 – You should be getting more traffic from the previous week 01:25 – “You will not always hit those goals but you’ll see which channels are moving down” 01:30 – Figure out strategies you can use to address the metrics that went down 02:03 – The week by week indicator should show you results of whether you’re doing better or worse 02:06 – Look at the value of certain landing pages 02:11 – Make sure you have setup value for your goal conversion setup 02:33 – The key is to be able to know how much your page is worth 02:56 – Check your Google Analytics > Audience > Behavior > Engagement 03:05 – A chart regarding how long people are staying on your site will show up 03:12 – Most users will be on the 0-10 second range 03:19 – Improve usability and flow of your site to make visitors stay longer 03:42 – Track your bounce rate and keep it as low as possible 04:20 – “Looking at your rates is a good place to start” 04:29 – Neil also looks at Behavior > Site Content > All Pages 04:36 – This lists your most popular content 04:45 – There are some pages that might just grow popularity and you have to monetize it 05:27 – Check out what your top traffic sources are 06:03 – Set aside time to assess your Google Analytics 06:20 – Make sure your Google Search Console is connected to your Google Analytics 06:49 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: The metrics you should track vary from business to business – it isn’t one-metric-fits-all. Looking deeper into your metrics will reveal relevant strategies you can use to improve your site. Take time to study and analyze your Google Analytics every week. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/30/20167 minutes, 45 seconds
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How to Prepare for Google’s First Mobile Index | Ep. #151

In Episode #151, Eric and Neil discuss how to prepare for Google’s first mobile index. Google has announced that starting January 1st, 2017, they will start indexing the mobile pages of websites. Google has also laid out the AMP framework to be used as a basis for a better mobile user experience. Listen as Neil and Eric share tips on how to optimize your mobile sites and the tools that will help you get it to its best. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: How to Prepare for Google’s First Mobile Index 00:38 – Google’s focus is shifting more towards mobile 00:46 – Google came up with AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages) framework which makes the mobile user experience a lot better 01:13 – AMP also has a carousel like the ones in the desktop version 01:23 – Make sure you use the AMP framework for your sites 01:37 – Get rid of anything obtrusive like pop-ups 02:18 – Make sure your website is optimized for speed 02:28 – Google Chrome allows you to test how quickly pages are loading 02:39 – Look at Google Chrome’s page speed and page speed tools 02:46 – Pingdom is one tool that you can use to do a speed test 02:56 – Make your site more readable 03:21 – Setup filters and segments in Google Analytics report for mobile views 03:29 – Look at the report on engagements and it will show how much time a visitor is spending on your site before they exit 03:46 – Keep an eye on the mobile visitors and readers, adjust and tweak your user interface, and design changes until your visitors stay longer 04:20 – A responsive design is key 04:28 – Run structured data tests for different URLs 04:42 – Use a Googlebot to test if your canonical links are accessible 05:00 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Use the AMP framework as the basis for your mobile sites. Remember to make adjustments to your UI and design for the best user experience. Make sure your pop-ups, notices, and ads do NOT take up more than 30% of the screen—otherwise, it will be considered obtrusive. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/29/20165 minutes, 57 seconds
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7 Ways to Get People to Show Up to Your Webinar | Ep. #150

In Episode #150, Eric and Neil discuss 7 ways to get people to show up to your webinar. Webinars require planned marketing to get qualified leads to participate. Unlike podcasts, your webinar’s success depends on the number of people who show up. This is why it is of the utmost importance to make sure your attendance is high. Tune in to learn the tips and strategies you need to skyrocket your webinar show up rates. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Ways to Get People to Show Up to Your Webinar 00:34 – Make sure you are emailing people inviting them to your webinar 00:58 – Email works because people are busy and tend to forget 01:10 – Collect phone numbers from webinar registrations 01:13 – The lead is more qualified if they’re willing to get more information and stay committed 01:25 – An SMS provider like Twilio that is integrated to your webinar can send SMS reminders before the webinar starts 01:51 – Third, use social media ads 02:29 – You can retarget people based on their behavior 02:31 – Fourth, don’t make your webinar available too far in advance 02:57 – The closer your registration is to the start date of your webinar, the higher the attendance rates 03:39 – Use repeating webinars, and tools such as WebinarJam or EverWebinar 04:06 – Go to Neil’s website to check his repeating webinar 04:35 – Sixth is an indoctrination video 04:40 – A video showing people what to expect and what will be valuable to them 04:53 – Add a “thank you” video on the “thank you” page and ask them to complete a survey 05:30 – Lastly, hit your social media channels and do joint webinars 05:35 – HubSpot does joint webinars 06:07 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Having people sign-up for your webinar is easy; however, the real challenge is getting them to show up. Your webinar has to be of SUBSTANCE so people can’t bear to miss it. Utilize different online tools to get people to show up to your webinar. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/28/20167 minutes, 16 seconds
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How to Create a First-Class Case Study | Ep. #149

In Episode #149, Eric and Neil discuss how to create a first-class case study. Tune in to discover the ins and outs of a well-designed case study and how case studies will boost your marketing and draw in those quality leads you’ve been needing. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 - Today’s topic: How to Create a First-Class Case Study 00:40 – It is important to have a data that stands out 00:55 – Be specific with numbers 01:19 – Start your case study with the result 01:30 – If you’re doing an SEO, start with the results 01:48 – Neil’s sample headline is “Neil took me from $600K a year to $15M a year” 02:00 – Break down the solution 02:20 – Show people how they can do it too—not just screenshots 02:58 – Break down the form fields into multiple steps to get to the most relevant leads 04:11 – Conversion-Rate-Experts.com has in-depth and well-designed case studies 04:30 – Find a good presentation or PDF design with Dribbble and 99designs 04:40 – Neil was paying $20,000 a month for CRO services 05:10 – They created a lot press and got great leads 05:25 – Case studies can be left open 05:48 – “They key is not getting a lot of leads, it’s getting quality leads.” 05:50 – Look at your competitors case studies 06:05 - That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Thoroughness in a case study is what drives the most qualified leads. Data is the most significant part of a case study – make sure it stands out and is executed well. Look at the case studies of your competitors to give you a starting point for your own format. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/27/20167 minutes, 3 seconds
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7 Ways To Get More People To Open Your Emails | Ep. #148

In Episode #148, Eric and Neil discuss 7 ways to get more people to open your emails. Tune in to find out how tweaking and adjusting your subject line can lead to a higher open rate. In addition to this, Eric and Neil also stress that providing consistent, high quality content plays a huge factor in maintaining high open rates. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 - Today’s topic: 7 Ways To Get More People To Open Your Emails 00:41 – The open rate with the subject “Hey!” is 60% 00:48 – Invokes curiosity 01:12 – Add RE: to the subject line 01:32 – Open rate goes up at least 10% 01:37 – Add the receiver’s name on the subject line 02:25 – The line “[First name], I need a favor….Can you help me?” works well 02:40 – Telling the receivers that the deal is “Starting now” or “Almost expiring” 02:50 – The last minute signups for webinars are from those types of emails 03:23 – Use different email sender names 03:57 – Add the question “Are you joining us?” on the subject line 04:40 – Don’t copy other email templates 05:08 – Use an appealing pre-header 06:03 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Be creative—always adjust your email template making it new and original. Tweak and test different email headers and see what works for your campaign. Having a high open rate doesn’t always equate to high sales – focus on delivering consistent, quality content. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/26/20166 minutes, 59 seconds
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How, When and Why to Rebrand Your Business | Ep. #147

In Episode #147, Eric and Neil discuss the how, when and why of rebranding. The decision to restructure your brand requires a lot of upfront deliberation and Eric and Neil walk you through that very discussion. Tune in to find out the scenarios in which you SHOULD rebrand and how to make that transition as smooth as possible for your existing clientele. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How, When and Why to Rebrand Your Business 00:36 – Moz (formerly known as SEO Moz) took the “SEO” out of their name to show they were branching out in other fields 01:01 – There’s a lot to consider with rebranding such as site migration 01:18 – Neil doesn’t like rebranding 02:13 – What is your reason to rebrand? 02:17 – “Think about what people are coming to you for” 02:46 – Neil shares about Coca-cola’s rebranding 03:10 – Is the audience open for rebranding? 03:38 – Rebranding can also mean changing your image 04:10 – Burberry changed their endorsements and, in turn, changed the image of their brand 04:36 – Target used to be a discount store, but changed how they do business which resulted in a change of their brand 04:57 – Eric mentions how his co-founder manages his own branding 05:31 – Slowly transition your audience as you do not want to lose your current audience 06:32 – Description of Single Grain before Eric came in 07:09 – Have a healthy balance from the old brand to the new one 07:23 – Survey your audience to know if you’re on the same path 07:58 – Changing your domain name will likely have you lose some traffic 08:18 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: First, you need to assess if a rebrand is necessary and advantageous for you. Rebranding is not only about changing the look or name of your business – it can be done by changing your processes or endorsements. Transitioning does NOT have to be done quickly – give your audience time to transition WITH you and your business. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/25/20169 minutes, 16 seconds
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How to Do a Website Migration | Ep. #146

In Episode #146, Eric and Neil teach us how to migrate a website. Whether it’s for a redesign, server improvement, new services offered, or overall better customer experience—at some point, you’ll need to migrate your website to a new one. Tune in as Neil and Eric walk us through the steps of website migration and as they offer us valuable tips to make this process stress-free and easy. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Do a Website Migration 00:33 – Why migrate a website? 01:02 – You’re usually migrating servers as well 01:34 – Make sure you have a backup of your website 01:51 – Duplicate your site to the new server 02:04 – Have everyone check both sites 02:25 – Use a tool like Screaming Frog to crawl your website and see what’s happening on the old site 02:51 – Redirect the top pages to the most relevant pages 03:52 – Be careful when redesigning your website as you migrate your website 04:29 – Neil mentions a story from Eric’s website migration 04:58 – Have the right structures in place 05:28 – Neil tells his share of website migration errors 06:29 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Before making any changes, decide if website migration is the right thing to do. Creating a backup or having website duplicates should be your FIRST step before migrating. Remember to test everything first before redirecting people to your new website. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/24/20167 minutes, 27 seconds
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How to Do an SEO Audit Using Google Search Console | Ep. #145

In Episode #145, Eric and Neil teach us how we can do an SEO audit using Google Search Console. Since SEO plays such a valuable part in our content marketing, we need to tighten our SEO campaigns and understand how they work. Learn more about how you can best utilize your audits from Google Search Console and make the changes that drive more traffic to your website faster and more efficiently. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Do an SEO Audit Using Google Search Console 00:32 – Make sure you have Google Analytics and Google Search Console installed 01:02 – Both are free to install 01:50 – Login to your console, then add and verify your website 02:04 – Go to search traffic and search analytics and sort by pages 02:28 – Tick box on clicks, impressions, position, and click-thru rates 02:56 – Change the ticked box from Pages to Queries 03:02 – It will show you all the queries that are driving you traffic to that page 03:12 – Look for the ones that have high click-thru rates and low position 03:27 – See what percentages are higher than normal 03:47 – Make sure keywords are in your page, title tags, and meta descriptions 04:06 – Look at what you have in the search appearance section 04:13 – Have your AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages) set up to create a better experience for your visitors 05:05 – Have a sitemap for your website 05:25 – Check crawl and crawl errors to find out where Google finds errors 06:39 – A CDN (content delivery network) solution helps people and Google can access your website faster 07:09 – The search traffic section lets you see linkings to your site 07:23 – Explore tools like Ahrefs, SEM Rush and Moz if you plan to pursue SEO 07:37 – Look at your top linked content and check in with people linking to you 08:10 – Look at your traffic in the past 90 days 08:35 – Look for missing, duplicate, and short title tags 09:27 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Google Analytics and Google Search Consoles are essential tools for SEO audits and they’re free! Keywords are of the utmost IMPORTANCE – remember to spread them in your content, metadata, and title tags. Double check your crawl errors and fix them so people can access your website faster. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/23/201610 minutes, 31 seconds
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7 Creative Ways to Increase Google Ranking | Ep. #144

In Episode #144, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 creative ways to increase Google ranking. Making your website appear on Google’s first search page is extremely advantageous for marketers, but achieving that rank and maintaining it is where you need to put in the work. Tune in to know how you can successfully increase your website’s Google ranking and the tools that will help you achieve this goal. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Creative Ways to Increase Google Ranking 00:40 – First, Google Hummingbird 00:55 – Use a tool called MarketMuse 01:38 – Neil shares why MarketMuse is effective for him 02:00 – Second, update posts consistently 02:38 – Revives and increases traffic significantly 03:18 – Third, look at your bounce rate 03:50 – Check which pages have a terrible bounce rate and improve those pages 04:15 – Having a lower bounce rate will increase google ranking over time 04:38 – Fourth way is by content flipping 05:18 – Flip a content ranking using a canonical tag 05:35 – Fifth way is through branded queries 05:52 – Google is looking at branded signals 06:48 – Sixth is looking at click-thru rates 06:50 – Better titles means better click-thru rates 07:10 – Lastly, make sure your website mobile compatible 07:35 – Use an AMP framework for more search traffic 07:41 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: To make your website rank well on Google, you have to know which tactics work best. Branded queries play an important role in your ranking. People are using their smartphones way more than their computers; therefore, mobile compatibility is not just an option, it’s a NECESSITY. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/22/20168 minutes, 39 seconds
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How to Map Out Your Marketing Funnel | Ep. #143

In Episode #143, Eric and Neil discuss how to map out your marketing funnel. Tune in to discover the importance of knowing how your funnel affects potential customers, how to troubleshoot questions they may have along the way, and how to make a logical sequence that converts. Eric and Neil drop specific tools, tips, and sources that will help you map out your funnel to take it to that next level. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Map Out Your Marketing Funnel 00:35 – A marketing funnel consists of the steps a customer takes going through your website 01:13 – The possibilities are endless depending on your business type 01:30 – Most people design a website for people to buy something, but sometimes your customer is not ready to buy 01:50 – List out all the possible scenarios that someone could end up going through BEFORE actually buying your product 02:00 – Use a tool called gliffy.com and MindMeister.com 02:40 – Google “autopilot lead nurturing sequence” 02:54 – Autopilot increases MRR just by adjusting nurture sequence 03:08 – For more information, Frank Kern discusses contingencies on his Youtube channel 03:20 – Different behaviors of website visitors need to be mapped out 03:48 – Eric shares how you can lead your visitors to buy without asking 04:12 – There should be a logical sequence 04:35 – The marketing funnel should be never ending 05:26 – Plan out every single scenario 05:59 – You can align your funnel internally with your Facebook ads funnel 06:51 – Different traffic channels need DIFFERENT types of funnels 07:28 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Mapping out your funnel can track your visitors’ activities and help you gauge the effectivity of your campaign. Each traffic channel draws a unique audience who may behave differently than the next channel—design your funnels according to the channel. Find out what your customer is thinking in each step of the funnel so that you can respond accordingly. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/21/20168 minutes, 26 seconds
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7 Tools to Help You in Marketing Design | Ep. #142

In Episode #142, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 tools that can help you in marketing design. Tune in to discover some of the best online tools that provide you quality images and designs for your marketing campaign that are both easy-to-use and affordable. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Tools to Help You in Marketing Design 00:46 – First tool is Canva 00:52 – Currently has around 10 million users 01:00 – Pre-made templates, designs, and dimensions are available for specific social media platforms 01:18 – Very easy to use and intuitive 01:49 – Second tool is Balsamiq for a non-techy person, you can drag and drop 02:33 – Third tool is 99designs 02:53 – Inexpensive option 03:00 – An alternative is DesignCrown 03:09 – Fourth tool is infogr.am 03:20 – Create infographics at an affordable price 03:29 – Has cool and interactive graphics you can embed within blog posts 03:52 – Fifth tool is InVision App 04:15 – Allows you to collaborate different design projects 04:36 – Sixth is Fiverr 04:48 – Easy to use and turn-around time is just a couple of hours 04:54 – Upwork is an alternative to Fiverr 05:03 – Last is Pablo by Buffer 05:11 – Good for social or blog images you need to get done quickly 05:33 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: If you feel like you’re in a creative rut, there are many designs available online. Creating or making changes to your marketing design does NOT have to be expensive. There are several easy-to-use, high quality, graphics and templates available online to make designing easier for marketers. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/20/20166 minutes, 32 seconds
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How to Make Changes to Your Website Without the Help of Developers | Ep. #141

In Episode #141, Eric and Neil discuss the ways you can make changes to your website without the help of developers. Tune in to know that you do NOT have to be a technical person to know the ways around your site and to use the tools that can help you make the changes you need. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Make Changes to Your Website Without the Help of Developers 01:06 – Google Tag Manager allows you to make adjustments to pixels 01:46 – Segment.io is a paid alternative for Google Tag Manager 02:09 – The key is to make changes without having to wait for your developers 02:42 – Neil wants to make a few small changes without having to rely on developers 02:49 – Optimizely, Visual Website Optimizer and Crazy Egg have A/B testing with WYSIWYG tools 03:57 – Google Tag Manager allows you to use other tools within your website 04:16 – Watch tutorials of Google Tag Manager Trainer in Youtube 04:58 – Try to get your developers to use WordPress to put up your content as Wordpress is very user friendly 05:35 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: You do NOT need a developer to make changes to your website. Coding is not necessary to be able to touch up your website. There are a variety of tools available online that will help you become self-reliant in making those changes to your site. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/19/20166 minutes, 33 seconds
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Why You Need to Be Surveying Your Audience | Ep. #140

In Episode #140, Eric and Neil reminds us why it’s very important to survey your audience. Listen to find out the most effective ways to survey your customers, the online tools that can assist you, and why it’s important to know WHO you are surveying to get the highest quality feedback for your company or product.   Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Why You Need to Be Surveying Your Audience 00:44 – Check in with your audience 01:03 – Ask pointed questions and take the feedback 01:15 – Discern “signal” from “noise”—what points or opinions keep recurring? 01:52 – Use Qualaroo to ask people why they don’t convert 02:12 – Quantitative data vs qualitative data 02:50 – Make sure you ask a non-bias question and ask a large group of people 03:18 – Focus on solving areas that show problems first 03:30 – Analyze data in large quantities 03:43 – Use User Testing to ask people questions 04:08 – SurveyMonkey and Typeform are two more options 05:59 – Make sure the people you’re asking are relevant to your business 06:21 – Check out the Kissmetrics blog 06:35 – If you ask terrible questions, expect inaccurate feedback 06:50 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Surveys are done to generate feedback so you know what you need to change. Qualitative data helps you understand why people did NOT convert. Ask the RIGHT people to get relevant feedback. The right people are your ideal customers. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/18/20167 minutes, 48 seconds
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How Important Is Testing for Your Business or Product? | Ep. #139

In Episode #139, Eric and Neil talk about how you can create a culture of testing for your business. How important is testing for your business and product? Listen as Eric and Neil discuss from their experiences the benefits of continual testing, the tools you can use to help you, and why teamwork plays a huge role in creating this culture of testing that makes your business better. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Create a Culture of Testing 00:32 – Most companies have no real process for testing their business 00:44 – You have to create a testing process 01:00 – Have at least a project management tool like MS Excel, Trello or GrowthHackers Projects 01:53 – Check out Sean Ellis’ videos online 02:04 – Group people from different departments into teams so you can test the product internally 03:01 – Let members submit their ideas on how they can grow the company faster 04:09 – Experimenting is only a failure if you have no hypothesis—but, if you learn something, it’s a success 04:54 – Check out Amazon’s Two Pizza Team 05:39 – Create dashboards for your departments that show stats and data from tests that are continually happening with your product 06:45 – Test at least once per week 07:05 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Start building a culture of testing by creating a process within your company. Involve your employees in the process and create an atmosphere that allows them to share their ideas. Think about your hypothesis BEFORE you run an experiment to get the most out of the process. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/17/20168 minutes, 4 seconds
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Does Direct Mail Still Work? | Ep. #138

In Episode #138, Eric and Neil discuss whether or not direct mail is a fading marketing strategy. Listen as they discuss how targeting advertisements to the right demographic as well as being creative with your copy and message can be the strategies needed to save this older, tried-and-true method.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Does Direct Mail Still Work? 00:35 – It’s untrue that direct mail doesn’t work anymore 00:41 – Russell Brunson from ClickFunnels is a great example of how well it works 01:07 – “Direct mail is NOT dead” 01:21 – Direct mail still works for businesses that cater to older people 01:48 – Direct mail needs to be creatively made to get someone to open it, otherwise it can be considered junk mail 01:57 – Neil describes an ad he got in the mail the other day that he actually opened 02:21 – Like a website, direct mail also has funnels 02:47 – Send a unique letter to get someone open it 03:00 – Have persuasive copy 03:10 – Neil is testing out a marketing strategy in the mail 04:14 – Consider your audience 05:37 – Be creative with your messaging inside your mail 06:50 – Target down your list to a small group so you can spend more money personalizing the mail ad 07:19 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Snail mail is NOT dead—you just need to be creative in your marketing. It is ESSENTIAL to have creative and persuasive copy in direct mail. Success in direct mail is dependent on approaching the right, target audience. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/16/20168 minutes, 17 seconds
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Why and How You Should Control Your Crawl Budget | Ep. #137

In Episode #137, Neil and Eric discuss the importance of knowing how to control your crawl budget. Tune in to discover how the quality of your pages affects your crawl budget and, in turn, can directly influence the level of traffic to your website.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Why and How You Should Control Your Crawl Budget 00:35 – The definition of a crawl budget 01:09 – “Every site has a limited crawl budget” 01:28 – Control what pages Google crawls and have them crawl your most important ones 02:02 – Make sure the Google Search Console is installed 02:50 – Consider removing low quality pages from your website or use robotstxt to block Google from crawling them 03:21 – Deleting content can sometimes increase traffic 03:35 – Look at impressions in your Google Search Console 04:11 – Link and direct more people to high quality pages 04:29 – WhitePages block off a lot of pages 05:03 – Check the crawl error section in your Google Search Console 06:20 – The faster your servers, the more pages are crawled 07:05 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: A crawl budget is the maximum amount of pages Google crawls on your website. Keep your high quality pages up and running, then FOCUS your energy on linking people to those pages. Make sure you have a fast server so your website is crawled faster. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/15/20168 minutes, 4 seconds
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How to Validate Your Business Idea for Under $100 | Ep. #136

In Episode #136, Eric and Neil list and explain the different ways you can validate your business idea for less than $100. Validating your business idea does NOT have to be expensive and these two experts will give you the tools you need to confirm that your idea is a great one. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Validate Your Business Idea for Under $100 00:35 – Tim Ferris’ validation on the 4-Hour Work Week on Google AdWords costed $50 01:09 – Use tools like Google Surveys and Survata 01:36 – Post an ad in Craigslist 02:43 – Use surveys in person or in video to get feedback 02:56 – Keep trying to get the best results 03:31 – Check Reddit and Quora 04:37 – Go to the INC5000 list and see what other companies are doing 05:13 – Look for companies in the same industry as yours 06:11 – Research the problems companies in your industry are trying to solve 06:30 – Look at Amazon and Ebay, if you’re selling consumer products 06:43 – Check Flippa and FE International to see what new online businesses are being sold 07:01 – Look at your market using Google Trends 07:48 – Use the Keyword Tool, Google Suggest and Google Keyword Planner to figure out search volume 08:00 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Use online tools available to you to find that validation. Talk to people about your business idea and gauge their responses. Look at the companies in your industry and find out what problems they’re trying to solve today. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/14/20168 minutes, 58 seconds
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How to Use Quizzes to Increase Leads | Ep. #135

In Episode #135, Neil and Eric discuss the importance of quizzes to increase your leads. Tune in to discover how to create a short, well-made quiz that can increase your sales and how businesses today are taking advantage of this technique. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: How to Use Quizzes to Increase Leads 01:36 – Quizzes should optimize for email collection 02:00 – Quizzes should match the offer 02:50 – Yuri Elkaim offers a lot in the health market and has implemented tons of quizzes 04:12 – Make sure you have at least 5 questions in your quizzes 04:30 – Use LeadQuizzes as a tool combined with Facebook ads 04:55 – Neil still uses quizzes in their funnel 05:10 – Revolution Golf also makes use of quizzes for their marketing 05:50 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: The quiz should match and be consistent with your end offer—wrong leads means no sales. Quizzes should NOT be long, but just the right questions to pique your customer’s interest. Utilize quizzes by pairing it with other social media campaigns. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/13/20166 minutes, 51 seconds
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How to Use Pinterest to Drive More Traffic and Revenue | Ep. #134

In Episode #134, Neil and Eric discuss how to use Pinterest to drive more traffic and revenue. Tune in to discover the ways Neil, Eric and other entrepreneurs use Pinterest to drive more interest to their business at a low cost. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: How to Use Pinterest to Drive More Traffic and Revenue 00:45 – You can advertise in Pinterest 01:06 – The clicks in Pinterest are cheaper than other platforms 01:31 – Neil found the article The Pinterest Traffic Experiment: I’m Up 2350% in 60 Days at HustleNation.com 01:48 – The tool BoardBooster that can boost boards in Pinterest 02:54 – You can also automate pinning with BoardBooster 03:20 – Ezra Firestone Pinterest ads 03:45 – Ezra made $41,000 using Pinterest ads 04:33 – Samuel O taught Neil how to overcharge 05:46 – Ezra’s advertorial in Pinterest explained 06:17 – Pinterest, in general, has a lot of testing but you can eventually figure it out 06:40 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Pinterest may be underrated in the world of marketing, but it can do wonders. Use tools to analyze your data in Pinterest and take advantage of its cheap rate per click. . Pinterest, in general, requires a lot of testing, but you can eventually figure it out and make it work for you. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/20167 minutes, 38 seconds
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7 Things to Assess When Your Content Is Failing | Ep. #133

In Episode #133, Neil and Eric list the 7 things to assess when your content marketing is failing. Tune in to discover how Neil and Eric use different tools and websites to understand their viewer engagement and the effectivity of their content marketing campaign,  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:30 – Today’s topic: 7 Things to Assess When Your Content Is Failing 01:31 – Find the cause of why your content marketing is failing through analytics 01:44 – Analyze quantitatively 02:29 – The data will tell you what’s wrong with your blog post 02:54 – Get feedback from people asking them what needs improvement 03:03 – People want something that is actionable 03:26 – Find the basic metrics of your site 03:43 – Install Google Search Console 04:10 – In the Google Search Console dashboard, click “analytics”, and search for the “impressions box” at the top left corner 04:45 – Use Hemingway App – a desktop application 05:01 – Hemingway App is the more advanced version of Docs and is best for writers 05:28 – Use HelloBar as an email tool 05:49 – Email out who shares your content to competitors 05:57 – Find your competitors at BuzzSumo 06:08 – You can find the email of the people who are tweeting your content through Hunter 06:11 – Neil shares a sample email that you can send 07:10 – Share it on social media and compare with your other posts to have an average engagement rate 07:40 – Pair it with paid advertising, too! 08:11 – Look at your content as a funnel and work on your headline 08:39 – Search for CopyBlogger Headline Formula 09:07 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Analyze your data well and find the real cause for why your content marketing is failing. Reach out to people to share your content – this will measure the quality of your content and tell you the number of people who share it. Headlines can draw people to your content – make it interesting and appealing! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/201610 minutes, 4 seconds
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How to Generate Content Ideas Without Keyword Research | Ep. #132

In Episode #132, Eric and Neil share how you can generate content ideas for your website without having to do keyword research. Listen as Neil and Eric drop tips and tricks to help you generate better content for your website and for your specific audience. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Generate Content Ideas Without Keyword Research 00:38 – SEO and keyword research is important BUT it’s also important to start with your audience 00:56 – Think about what’s interesting and trending 01:05 – Eric shares his Feedly account with his team to stay on top of trends 01:18 – Eric also has Panda as a Chrome extension that shows him 3 different feeds from the sites he follows 01:56 – Neil takes his competitors’ links and runs it in BuzzSumo 02:37 – Look at your competitor's’ posts and try to replicate but make it better 02:41 – Look up Brian Dean’s Skyscraper Technique 03:16 – Email out people who share your competitor's’ content and ask them to share yours, too 04:21 – Use io to search email addresses 04:35 – Use AHrefs and SEMRush to show which top pages are ranking 04:56 – Look into your analytics and figure out what ranks well 05:43 – Getting traffic is NOT just about keywords 05:52 – Go to Quora and see what questions are asked in your space 06:23 – Look at blog headline structures and podcast titles 07:26 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: See what your audience is interested in and respond accordingly. Use your competitor’s content as base to make your content better. Look internally and figure out which of your posts rank well and USE that knowledge to your advantage as you step forward. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/10/20168 minutes, 27 seconds
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How to Improve Your Mobile Conversions | Ep. #131

In Episode #131, Neil and Eric discuss how to improve your mobile conversions. Listen to know how you can optimize your mobile conversions and what to expect in Google’s upcoming changes for 2017. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Improve Your Mobile Conversions 00:32 – Google has changed things; they now have mobile index 00:52 – A description of how mobile pop-ups work 01:09 – Neil doesn’t use mobile pop ups and explains why 02:05 – “Optimize for conversions through the flow” 02:48 – Breakdown steps and forms 03:08 – There will be an interstitial update on pop ups in 2017 03:27 – Convertflow can show different offers to people 04:36 – Different conversion rates for people who already opted in 05:01 – Neil integrates CTAs in his blog posts 05:48 – Single Grain has an “opt-in” bar at the bottom of their mobile page 06:10 – Make sure your pop ups don’t take most of the screen 06:31 – Search Google interstitial penalty 06:38 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Pop ups may not be a good option for mobile because of the small screen size. If you break up your content into smaller, shorter pages on mobile, you tend to convert more. Read about the changes Google is making to guide your 2017 website plans. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/9/20167 minutes, 46 seconds
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How to Use Live Chat to Grow Your Business | Ep. #130

In Episode #130, Neil and Eric list the ways you can use live chat to grow your business. The two men discuss that there are right and wrong ways to use live chat in order to increase your sales. Also, tune in to discover how Neil tests Eric’s own live chat service without his knowing just for our benefit. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: How to Use Live Chat to Grow Your Business 00:48 – Live chats should pop up at engaging points of interaction to work well 01:25 – Avoid using live chat to interrupt the sales flow 01:47 – Eric has tried Olark and Zopim as live chat tools in the past 02:08 – Eric found out more people are using Intercom.io for their live chats 03:17 – Neil drops what Eric doesn’t know! 03:46 – Intercom.io and Drift are two most popular live chat tools 04:26 – Get in touch with people at certain engagement points 04:58 – Neil messaged Eric on his website using the live chat! 06:03 – Always put the person’s name on the chat 06:25 – How Eric does his live chats 06:42 – Try to help first before pitching your sale 07:38 – “When you engage with someone 4x…they’re much more likely to buy what you sell them” 08:12 – Always have someone manning the chat 24/7 08:30 – Neil gets his chat agents from Upwork 08:59 – Ask for the customer’s email 09:17 – Connect Drift or Intercom to HipChat or Slack 09:39 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Live chat that pops up in the right engagement points work. It’s not just about the tools, it’s also about when pop ups, pop out. Live chat is NOT for sales alone – remember to help people out. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/201610 minutes, 37 seconds
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How to Amplify Your Content | Ep. #129

In Episode #129, Neil and Eric discuss the ways you can amplify your content. Listen to learn the tips and tactics you can use to boost your viewership and get that traction you’ve been looking for. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: How to Amplify Your Content 00:35 – 20% of your time should be spent creating content and 80% marketing it 00:51 – Hand-to-hand combat – Hunter.io or LinkedIn will let you access emails of people of whom you can ask to share your content 01:21 – Groove HQ’s CEO’s strategy was to get people to share their content 01:45 – Use hunter combined with every site you’re linking out to 03:06 – Don’t focus on getting people to link back to you, direct your focus towards getting people to share your content 03:22 – Send emails manually instead of using tools like SendGrid 03:29 – Use HubSpot to track how many email opens you’re getting 04:14 – Try paid advertising like Facebook Ads, Twitter, LinkedIn and Gmail Ads 05:57 – Google and study the “Pinterest Traffic Experiment: Side Hustle Nation” 06:36 – Neil uses BoardBooster for Pinterest 07:20 – Eric shares how The Blog Millionaire and Greatist use Pinterest to drive traffic to their sites 08:13 – Don’t forget to promote to your social channels using Meet Edgar 08:38 – Neil now blogs once a week unlike before where he blogged 7 days/week 10:14 – Neil’s spendings on blog posts 11:18 – Try boosting your posts, too 11:39 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Reach out to people in the same niche—link to their work and show your appreciation. Focus on getting people to SHARE your content. If budget is not an issue, try paid advertising to drive traffic to your site. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/7/201612 minutes, 36 seconds
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How to Use Google’s Search Console to Grow your Traffic | Ep. #128

In Episode #128, Neil and Eric share tips on how to use Google’s Search Console to grow your traffic. Listen to grow your understanding of the Google Search Console and how Google’s features can help you drive more traffic to your website. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Use Google’s Search Console to Grow your Traffic 00:37 – Google’s Search Console is a free SEO tool from Google 01:05 – Click on the search analytic section to know which clicks you should be getting 01:38 – Sort impressions and look at your CTR 02:37 – You should be using structured data 03:55 – Get started with Rich Cards 04:07 – Look at the crawl errors that are happening on your site 05:10 – Under search appearance, use “accelerate mobile pages” for gaining traffic from mobile 06:31 – Look-up “mobile usability” 07:02 – Look at the regions you’re targeting and select accordingly 08:08 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Google Search Console has so much to offer for FREE—get acquainted with it. Look at the pages that are getting impressions, but not many clicks. Make the adjustments necessary to optimize CTR. If you’re not using structured data, you’re losing traffic. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/6/20169 minutes, 6 seconds
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How to Combine Content Marketing with Paid Advertising | Ep. #127

In Episode #127, Neil and Eric talk about the different ways you can combine your content marketing with paid advertising. Listen as they list down pros and cons for different Facebook ads, and the difference between Facebook, LinkedIn, Google and Twitter ad costs. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Combine Content Marketing with Paid Advertising 00:45 – Neil’s favorite strategy is using Facebook fans’ “likes” 01:21 – When you drive paid clicks and you stop paying, you’re not going to get anymore 02:04 – The goal is to have the least amount of fans that create the most amount of engagement 02:30 – “Boost Post” button to Facebook works 03:33 – Look at your Facebook insights 03:51 – Make sure you have a content upgrade – you can use Thrive 04:54 – Spend what you need to get the right campaign/headline that results in the most “shares”, “posts”, “likes”, etc. 05:25 – Eric promotes the page post engagements 06:31 – Think about the channel before investing in paid traffic 07:22 – LinkedIn traffic’s conversion rates are 50-60% 08:14 – Gmail ads also works – check out Growth Everywhere’s post 08:50 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Combining paid advertising and content marketing IS possible and profitable. Build a following instead of just driving paid clicks. Spend money not for “likes” but to get the right campaign. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/20169 minutes, 48 seconds
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How to Set Up a Basic Re-marketing Campaign | Ep. #126

In Episode #126, Neil and Eric discuss strategies for setting up a basic re-marketing campaign—what it is, why it works, and how it can drive significant increases in conversion. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Set-up a Basic Re-marketing Campaign 00:37 – Re-marketing is when a page you recently visited shows up in another you’re viewing 01:01 – Make sure you have the right pixel on your site when doing re-marketing 01:10 – Have a Google Tag Manager setup to manage the pixel 01:38 – Create new creative and rotate those createives often to attract more views 02:08 – You can buy stock images from Fotolia 02:16 – A good digital marketer will always have a Venn diagram of the different types of traffic 02:22 – Cold traffic has never heard of your brand before 02:26 – Warm traffic is when they visit your website and join your email list 02:29 – Hot traffic has spent at least a dollar with your brand 02:36 – “You are marketing to people, not objects” and don’t forget it! 03:16 – Tricks for re-marketing successfully 03:45 – Create different landing pages with different content but same value prop 03:58 – The paid content promotion funnel idea 04:35 – Target a specific group of people on a specific week 05:10 – AdEspresso can refresh your ad over and over 05:20 – Setup a content re-targeting funnel 05:36 – Create quirky ads 06:20 – Neil Patel’s quirky ads’ result 07:00 – Tell people stories in your ads and conversion rates will be higher 3 Key Points: You are marketing to PEOPLE, not objects. Know you target markets and segment them. Experiment with your ads. Different content works with different people. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/20168 minutes, 31 seconds
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How to Set a Marketing Budget | Ep. #125

In Episode #125 Neil and Eric talk about the factors you need to consider when setting up a marketing budget. Listen as they illustrate why marketing budgets don’t need to be BIG so long as they adequately accommodate the marketing strategy in place. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to set a marketing budget 00:34 – Bigger companies’ budget vs small companies’ budget 00:52 – Neil doesn’t believe in a marketing budget 01:18 – Your budget should be flexible depending on the results you’re getting 02:24 – The one that spends the most, is the one that wins 03:31 – The budget should be set by internal resources 04:02 – Spend money on things you get results from 04:24 – Explain why you’re capping budgets 05:17 – Neil talks about his and Eric’s trip to Las Vegas 06:32 – Neil is a gambler in business 07:21 – Spend money in the right areas 07:57 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Your budget should always be flexible. Analyze your marketing campaigns for areas of rapid growth than put your budget into those. Spend your money on campaigns that deliver results. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/3/20168 minutes, 55 seconds
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What To Do When You’re Not Seeing Marketing Results | Ep. #124

In Episode #124 Neil and Eric talk about what you should do when you don’t see the marketing results you were looking for. Listen to learn about the elements you might be missing in the marketing equation, and hear them discuss the common causes for campaigns struggling to yield results. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: What you should do when you’re not seeing marketing results 00:44 – Starting with paid advertising will take you 2-3 months before you start setting any measurable results 01:02 – Be patient, above all be patient—it’s prove to work, but not quickly 01:31 – Your analytics and your data will tell you where your weaknesses are so pay attention to them 01:58 – Ask people questions with the help of Qualaroo 02:15 – Eric shares an example of a company he worked for in the past where the marketing was really struggling 03:01 – A lot of people make the mistake of thinking they’ll hit their targets immediately 03:35 – Not every campaign needs to work, just one or two 03:45 – Test, test, and test some more until you find something that sticks 04:37 – Have a tool like Trello or Growth Hackers Projects to help you organize ideas 05:02 – Brian Balfour’s testing framework 05:20 – Have different goals for different campaigns 05:46 – Look at all the technical stuff—get in the weeds and roll around 07:00 – Set up the correct KPI to monitor progress 07:56 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Great marketing takes time to build. Know your data to understand what’s happening to your campaigns. In marketing, you need to make continual improvements over time. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/2/20168 minutes, 54 seconds
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How to Create Form Fields that Actually Convert | Ep. #123

In Episode #123, Neil and Eric discuss the ways you can create form fields that lead to conversion. Listen to know more about which form field strategies actually work and which ideas you can incorporate into your own. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Create Form Fields that Actually Convert 00:41 – Having less form fields will lead to higher conversion rates but quality will go down 01:00 – Break up form fields 02:20 – Your mileage will vary 02:31 – It’s about getting conversions for qualified leads 02:40 – Small tweaks can make a difference 03:32 – Remove the asterisks in your forms 03:41 – Leverage exit pop-ups 04:18 – Add a check mark for “other” options to get more insights 04:55 – Integrate form fields into stories 05:51 – Check out Quick Sprout and Neil Patel for more info on how to optimize form fields 06:16 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: The goal is NOT about getting the most conversions. Breaking up your forms into steps will help you segment your leads. Evaluate how to make your form fields better as the smallest tweak can make the biggest difference. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/1/20167 minutes, 14 seconds
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How to Integrate the Holiday Seasons into Your Marketing Campaign | Ep. #122

In Episode #122, Neil and Eric share about how to integrate the holidays into your marketing campaign. Listen as they list down the ways and tactics you can use to get that “most wonderful time of the year” feel in your marketing. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Integrate the Holiday Seasons into your Marketing Campaign 00:37 – Have a holiday calendar 00:53 – Google “Holiday Campaigns” to know what others are doing 01:05 – Offer discounts and promotions 02:10 – Make sure you have your products in stock 02:43 – Promote holiday campaigns in advance 03:44 – Set partnerships and promotions beforehand 04:43 – Have upsells and downsells to maximize profit per user 05:22 – Use contests for holidays 05:35 – KingSumo is one contest platforms you can use 06:09 – Put countdown timers like PlusThis in the emails to set the urgency 06:47 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Discuss with your team what you can offer for the holiday seasons. Make sure your inventory is fully stocked BEFORE the holiday promotion begins. Discounts and promotions during holidays is a SURE and effective way to sell. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/20167 minutes, 45 seconds
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How to Improve Your PPC Campaigns in 10 Minutes per Day | Ep. #121

In Episode #121, Eric and Neil discuss the ways you can improve your PPC campaigns with just 10 minutes per day. Working at your PPC campaigns can be as simple as looking at your keywords’ reports or evaluating your landing page and copy. Listen as they list down different ways you can evaluate and adjust your PPC campaigns with a very small time commitment daily. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic:  00:33 – Regardless of the platform, think about how you can set a framework 00:59 – With AdWords, go through your accounts and pause the things that aren’t working 01:37 – Focus on the landing page and your copy 02:15 – Exit pop ups, do not break Google’s policy 02:40 – Use stock images or check out Design Pickle and see which images you can use for PPC 03:25 – Run a survey 03:50 – Use Qualaroo’s survey tool 04:15 – Look at your keywords reports 05:10 – There are limited resources for PPC 05:33 – Spend on your peak hours 06:38 – Spend money faster to get the results faster 07:01 – Send traffic to an educational resource 07:40 – Use Power Editor, AdEspresso or Qwaya 08:07 – Get more creatives on board 08:27 – AdEspresso’s post on CPR 09:15 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Evaluate what is working and not working by running surveys and checking keywords reports. Hiring creatives can give your PPC campaigns the boost it needs. Managing your PPC ads DO NOT need to take up a lot of your time—designate 10 minutes a day in your schedule. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/29/201610 minutes, 13 seconds
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7 Ways to Become a Thought Leader | Ep. #120

In Episode #120, Neil and Eric share the 7 ways you can become a thought leader. Listen as Neil shares his experience in becoming a thought leader to help you become one as well. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Ways to Become a Thought Leader 00:36 – Becoming a thought leader requires a mix of everything 01:17 – #1 Don’t just focus on one channel 01:46 – Neil describes how he became a thought leader 02:08 – Find your unique angle 03:22 – Join YEC (Young Entrepreneur Council) 03:45 – Go to LinkedIn and reach out to editors of large publications 04:19 – Using large publications is a bit overused, but still a good tactic 04:25 – #2 Guest post 04:42 – #3 Find your niche 05:36 – #4 Choose the platform you will use 06:49 – #5 Do something that makes you stand out 07:32 – Neil does crazy experiments 07:57 – #6 Take whatever you can 08:57 – #7 Don’t forget to focus on PR 09:39 – Use free solutions with HARO 09:58 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Find your niche, find what SETS YOU APART.   If you don’t stand out, you don’t get remembered. Don’t think that you’re too big or important for anything—just get your voice out there! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/28/201610 minutes, 55 seconds
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How to Craft High Converting Explainer Videos | Ep. #119

In Episode #119, Neil and Eric discuss how you can craft high converting explainer videos for your website. Listen as they help you uncover the feasibility of having explainer videos on every budget and how to craft an excellent explainer video that not only reaches your audience, but gets them hooked on your product. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Craft High converting Explainer Videos 00:38 – You DO NOT need a very high budget 00:45 – Youtube Director allows you to shoot decent videos from your iPhone 01:04 – Video Brewery is a market place for videos 01:24 – Be involved in crafting your videos 01:39 – You need to look at the objections 02:14 – Answering objections isn’t enough, you have to make a story 03:05 – Growth Everywhere’s Squatty Potty is described as an example 04:22 – Short explainer videos don’t get people hooked on your product 05:00 – People get hooked by how you good you are at answering questions and objections, building story, and connecting emotionally 05:09 – For example, the guy in the crazy egg videos, Mike O’Bryan 06:18 – Talk to your voice-over person beforehand 06:38 – Before you give the script, try it yourself first 07:05 – Demo Duck and Switch Video offer video services 07:23 – Sandwich Video is great for budgets $100K+ 07:54 – Focus on the script 08:12 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: You DO NOT need a ton of money to create explainer videos—you can do it on a budget. Write your OWN script, as you are the best person who understands your product. Remember to connect emotionally to your listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/27/20169 minutes, 9 seconds
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7 Unorthodox SEO Strategies and Tactics that You Should Try | Ep. #118

In Episode #118, Neil and Eric drop 7 unorthodox SEO strategies you might be missing out on. Listen to learn what these 7 strategies and tactics are and discern whether these tools can fit your current business’ SEO plan. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 Unorthodox SEO Strategies and Tactics That You Should Try 00:33 – #1 Use Scrapebox to find people within your space that talk about particular topics 01:43 – #2 Tube Buddy will tell you how your video is ranked 02:29 – #3 Brand loyalty—create new ideas to promote brand loyalty 03:29 – #4 Link blending 04:08 – Link to other credible sources beyond your own 04:44 – #5 Neil uses Animagraffs for animated infographics 05:33 – These visual infographics get so many links 06:08 – #6 Write original researched pieces of content 07:25 – #7 Translate your content 08:09 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Keep coming up with NEW ideas to promote brand loyalty to your consumers. Try NOT to overuse your links—extend to other credible sources. Create original researched content and translate them for your audience. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/26/20169 minutes, 8 seconds
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7 Ways to Use Zapier & IFTTT to Speed Up Your Workflow | Ep. #117

In Episode #117, Neil and Eric share 7 ways you can use Zapier and IFTTT to efficiently speed up workflow. Listen to discover new and effective ways to help you automate your business. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 ways to use Zapier and IFTTT to speed up your workflow 00:36 – Zapier and IFTTT allow you to hook in and connect your web applications 01:08 – IFTTT is targeted more for the consumer while Zapier is more for a B2B 01:27 – #1 Zapier acts as a central location for content and pushes notifications if anything changes or comes up 02:09 – #2 Zapier automatically save tweets on a Google spreadsheet where you can go back to see which messages did well 03:02 – #3 If you’re using BidSketch or Qwilr—when a new proposal is signed, Zapier will create an automatic Quickbooks customer account, notify you on Slack, send an on-boarding email and create a Basecamp project 03:47 – #4 IFTTT sends email notifications when you’re mentioned on other websites 04:43 – #5 When there is a new Intercom email, IFTTT pushes it to our Salesforce and to Slack to notify us 05:15 – #6 With IFTTT, we get an email notification on what’s trending. For example, we get notifications with what’s happening on Giphy and Google Trends 06:27 – #7 Zapier and IFTTT can help you automate your social media 06:57 – That’s it for today’s episode!  3 Key Points: Zapier and IFTTT are both tools that can help you repurpose your content. Discover the possibilities you can use with Zapier and IFTTT by trying out new workflows. You can use Zapier and IFTTT to get notified on the latest trends. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/25/20167 minutes, 55 seconds
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7 Ways to Optimize Your Marketing Proposals | Ep. #116

In Episode #116, Neil and Eric list the 7 ways you can optimize your marketing proposals. Listen to learn more about optimizing proposals so you can ace that deal you’ve been aiming for. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 ways to optimize your marketing proposals 00:31 – #1 Don’t talk about how great your company is 01:02 – #2 Don’t assume the decision maker will talk to you 01:23 – Make sure to have case studies in the proposal 01:38 – Show screenshots where the business is messing up 02:00 – #3 Use Qwilr or Bidsketch—this will help you make nice proposals 02:43 – #4 Learn from the people you don’t close 03:27 – #5 People want something customized for them 04:07 – #6 Don’t send people proposals right away 05:16 – #7 Don’t just send the proposal—walk them through it 06:00 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: It’s not about you or your company, it’s about them! Get feedback from the people who didn’t close a deal with you—learn from it. Talk to people in detail before sending your proposals. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/24/20166 minutes, 57 seconds
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7 Things You Should Say NO to as a Marketer | Ep. #115

In Episode #115, Eric and Neil discuss the 7 things you should say NO to as a marketer. Listen to know more about which things to say no to and the reason why. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: 7 things you should say no to as a marketer 00:34 – #1 Making changes without data 00:57 – Make sure you test with data 01:10 – #2 Looking at the tactics all the time 01:26 – Leads to being in “tactical hell” 01:43 – Don’t focus on tactics 02:00 – #3 Don’t make short term gains for long term losses 02:53 – Don’t make changes for short term gains 02:57 – #4 Lack of organization 03:09 – Look at GrowthHackers Projects to organize all your ideas and experiments 03:28 – Look about documenting your marketing processes 03:48 – #5 Don’t do too many things at once 04:51 – #6 Don’t try to take everything on by yourself 05:48 – #7 Don’t run an A/B test on the same part of the funnel more than once at the same time 06:39 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Don’t EVER make changes without any data. New marketing tactics aren’t everything—assess them well before using! GET ORGANIZED, because a lack of organization doesn’t help you scale. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/20167 minutes, 35 seconds
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How Tools Create a Better Marketing ROI | Ep. #114

In Episode #114 Eric and Neil discuss how tools create better marketing ROIs for your business. Listen to hear their examples and to better understand that links are a big factor for tools. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How tools create a better marketing ROI 00:39 – Neil did a test 00:44 – Neil checked Hubspot 01:02 – Leads today from content marketing, conferences, sponsorships and ads 01:09 – During the early days, they got leads from their tools 01:12 – Word Stream also generates leads from their PPC creator 01:19 – Neil’s tool experiment on Quick Sprout 02:31 – Check Walkscore through Ahrefs and you’ll find a lot of anchor text going back to their site 02:56 – Don’t do black area 03:28 – Neil shares what he knows on Walkscore 03:55 – They created a tool 04:15 – How realtors helped Walkscore build links 04:40 – Realtors were able to use Walkscore as selling point 05:00 – Using links and badges these days can be hit by Google 05:46 – Don’t use tools for mischievous purposes 05:51 – Tools are mouse traps 06:16 – Check Outgrow.co will help you get started 07:01 – Simple tools don’t do well 07:14 – Do a tool that’s a bit more wowing 07:52 – Think about interactive content too 08:20 – Links are a big factor 08:34 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Create tools for black hat purposes if necessary. Complex tools require complex solutions. Instead of creating simple tools, go for ones with interactive content. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/22/20169 minutes, 31 seconds
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Should I Hire a PR Agency for My Business? | Ep. #113

In Episode #113 Eric and Neil talk about whether or not you should hire a PR agency for your business. Listen to know the pros and cons that are tied to hiring a 3rd party agency and why PR is not for new companies that are just starting out. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Should I hire a PR agency for my business? 00:44 – If you’re first starting out, don’t expect a launch to take you a long distance 01:19 – Neil shares his negative PR experiences 02:05 – The best way to hire a PR person is to have them work full time for you 02:13 – Neil shares more of his PR experiences 03:53 – Find a person to do PR – do not find companies 04:17 – Eric shares his PR experiences 04:36 – The PR industry is antiquated 04:37 – Neil recommended Chris Barrett to Eric 06:01 – PR makes sense if the costs make sense 07:01 – If you’re looking for PR people, check out: Janine from Fresh PR and Richard Lorenzen 07:39 – Your goal is to graduate from an agency and hire in-house 08:01 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: PR is not for all business types—don’t invent in PR on a whim. Getting a PR person is way better than getting an agency. Your end goal is to graduate from hiring agencies and get in-house employees. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/20169 minutes, 5 seconds
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Is It Really Worth Going After Long-tail Keywords? | Ep. #112

In Episode #112 Eric and Neil share their insights on when and where it’s worth investing your time in the pursuit of long tail keywords. Listen to understand what long-tail keywords are, what they are compared to, and how their strategic implementation can always help you rank. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Is it really worth going after long tail keywords? 00:36 – Long tail keywords are 3-5 word phrases people are searching for 01:06 – Head term vs long tail keywords 01:35 – Wikipedia’s Abraham Lincoln page as an example 02:35 – Brian Dean’s 1M search results 03:28 – Long tail phrases are worth it 04:08 – Don’t think about long tail content 04:28 – Use Ahrefs to see long tail traffic that comes to your site 04:43 – When your content is older, you’ll start ranking for long tail phrases 04:50 – Use your Google Search Console 06:17 – Continually update content you already have 06:57 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Long tail keywords are worth using. Long tail keywords are the way you naturally write content. Implement long tail keywords to rank old content. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/20/20167 minutes, 56 seconds
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Should You Repurpose Your Content? | Ep. #111

In Episode #111 Eric and Neil help you decide whether you should or should not repurpose your content to bring to followers in. Listen to learn what the advantages and disadvantages are, and the truth about Google’s penalties for replicated content. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: Should you repurpose your content? 00:39 – Maximize your investment by repurposing 01:04 – Posting on multiple platforms is repurposing 01:15 – Repurposing helps you get eyes in other areas 01:37 – Not all form of content should be text based 01:42 – Misconception on Google for duplicate content 02:11 – Make sure to link back to the original source 03:29 – Splinter out posts and create more content 03:52 – Google content repurposing workflow 04:30 – Think about the monetization aspect of your business 05:20 – Medium and Quora rewrites certain answers 05:52 – Using Rev to transcribe podcast episodes 06:02 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Repurposing content doesn’t mean you post the same thing word for word. Google does NOT penalize duplicate content. Repurpose your content to maximize your investment. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/19/20167 minutes, 11 seconds
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Neil & Eric's Biggest Lessons from the First 100 Episodes of Marketing School | Ep. #110

In Episode #110 Eric and Neil share their highlights from the past 100 podcast episodes. Apart from sharing what they’ve learned and what they’ve experienced, they’ll also thank all the listeners for being part of this journey with them! Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:26 – Today’s topic: Our biggest lessons from 100 episodes of marketing school 00:46 – #1 When you first launch a podcast, you won’t get too much traction 01:17 – As you do it more and more, people start to listen 01:52 – No huge ‘bang for your buck’ on the first 100 episodes 02:06 – #2 Great feedback but with couple of negative ones 03:11 – #3 People who launch a podcast for the sake of making one doesn’t do so well 03:41 – You have to have an audience to push it through 04:02 – #4 Consistency takes a lot of work 05:15 – #5 Blog audience helps the success of this podcast 06:03 – It’s not easy to get a lot of downloads and listens 06:22 – #6 Podcasting is just like blogging 07:11 – #7 Time buys you listens and traffic 08:24 – Google Tomasz Tunguz or Compounding effects of content marketing 08:58 – Having a picture on your podcast helps 09:27 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: The first 100 episodes didn’t come easy. Podcasting is much like blogging in terms of traffic and views/listens. Have a plan for your podcast, without one, you are doomed to fail. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/18/201610 minutes, 23 seconds
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The Pros and Cons of Having a Wikipedia Page | Ep. #109

In Episode #109 Eric and Neil talk about whether you should or should not have a Wikipedia page. Listen as they highlight the pros and cons of having a wiki page and to find out whether having one really does fit your business profile. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: The advantages and disadvantages of having a Wikipedia page 00:36 – Having a Wikipedia page adds credibility 01:05 – Neil used to have a Wikipedia page but he had it removed 01:23 – Knowledge graph pops Wikipedia to the top of search pages INSTEAD of Neil’s website 01:43 – A person or business can have a Wiki page for added credibility but not if you’re doing sales 02:53 – A Wikipedia page can help you with reputation management 03:28 – You can use it to verify your profiles 04:24 – Leonard Kim can help to make a Wikipedia page 04:41 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Every platform has its own advantages and disadvantages. Wikipedia ranks so if you run a sales website, don’t use it. A Wikipedia page adds credibility to an individual or business. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/17/20165 minutes, 39 seconds
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How to Get More YouTube Views | Ep. #108

In Episode #108 Eric and Neil reveal how you can get more YouTube views for your videos. Listen as they list their key tips and tactics for bolstering viewership on your channel. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to get more YouTube views 00:51 – Make different playlists for different topics 01:17 – Going out of your way in videos to tell people what they’re going to learn 02:05 – Tube Buddy allows you to see what tags you’re ranking for 02:54 – Look for popular videos in your niche and reply to comments 03:57 – Be consistent in publishing 04:39 – Work on crafting your story 05:16 – Focus on crafting a story in your video 06:28 – Narrating and relating your story 06:53 – YouTube ads 07:07 – Retarget people on a service page and add more value 07:43 – Squatty Potty as an example 08:08 – Check out the interview on Squatty Potty 08:13 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Give value to your viewers—that is the cornerstone of YouTube success. Let your viewers know what they should expect to learn from your videos. Craft a story and go through it with your viewers chapter by chapter. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/20169 minutes, 17 seconds
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How to Take Advantage of Untapped Ad Opportunities | Ep. #107

In Episode #107 Eric and Neil highlight how you can take advantage of untapped ad opportunities. Listen to learn about the untapped opportunities that are available to you, and discover whether or not they are compatible with your business and budget.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to take advantage of untapped ad opportunities 00:33 – Check Twitch and see if it suits your target demographic 01:26 – Email bloggers around your niche and ask for advertisement opportunities 02:02 – It doesn’t cost very much 02:27 – And it converts well 02:41 – Podcast advertising on Midroll 03:12 – Driving leads from podcasts 03:42 – Pinterest ads can yield good ROI 03:50 – Taboola and Outbrain 04:23 – Apple’s new app ads 04:48 – Youtube ads 05:33 – Waze ads 06:11 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Give unconventional platforms a try for advertising. Ads don’t have to cost much $$$. Check to see if your target demographics are compatible to the ads you’re looking into. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/15/20167 minutes, 12 seconds
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How to Fix Your Slow-Growing Blog Traffic | Ep. #106

In Episode #106 Eric and Neil talks about how you can speed up the slow growing traffic on your blog. Listen to learn their tips for boosting traffic, and why sometimes it isn’t your content that’s the problem, but the code base on your website. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: How to Fix Your Slow Growing Blog Traffic 00:46 – Publish more content! 01:21 – Pay people to make content 01:36 – Check out ProBlogger 01:52 – The problem might be your internal structure and how you’re cross linking 02:18 – Link to your cornerstone content 02:31 – Use Google Search Console to look at the pages 02:55 – The depth of your content has to be longer 03:31 – You can add more value to your content 03:42 – Look at the code base too 05:00 – Neil’s friend from Goodreads added new servers 05:30 – Check out Google Page Speed or PingDom to know what makes your website slow 05:44 – Use a CDN Content Delivery Network 06:09 – Go to Twitter and search articles 06:57 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Create more content or pay people to help you out. If the problem isn’t your website or your content, it must be your internal structure. If you link all relevant phrases to your cornerstone key pieces of content, you’ll notice over time your rankings go up. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/14/20167 minutes, 54 seconds
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How to Use Mobile-Based Pop-Ups without Getting Penalized in Google | Ep. #105

In Episode #105 Eric and Neil reveal how you can use mobile based pop-ups without getting Google angry. They’ll show you the technicalities to avoid and alternative ways you can make your site impervious to Google’s harsh penalties. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: How to Use Mobile-Based Pop-Ups without Getting Penalized in Google 00:40 – In 2017, Google will start looking at mobile pop ups 01:02 – Neil’s animated interstitial on his site 02:53 – You can do a model that doesn’t own the whole page 03:19 – Google doesn’t want pop ups consuming the whole screen 04:01 – Use sticky bars instead of pop-ups 04:22 – Google “interstitial penalty, 2017” to read more 04:43 – Integrate quizzes on mobile devices 05:10 – Google is adding a news carousel for amp pages 05:28 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Pop-ups occupying the whole screen are a bad user-experience, which is why Google wants them GONE. Make use of the other techniques and tools other than pop-ups. Read more about the changes coming in 2017 to stay ahead of the curve. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/13/20166 minutes, 34 seconds
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7 Creative Email Hacks That Will Help You Generate More Sales | Ep. #104

In Episode #104 Eric and Neil list the 7 creative hacks you can use to help you generate more sales. Listen as they drop serious knowledge bombs about the tools and hacks you can employ in a business of any size.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: 7 Creative Email Hacks That Will Help You Generate More Sales 00:39 – #1 Use countdown timers like PlusThis 01:15 – #2 Run a reverse discount 01:43 – #3 Send customize emails with images with PicSnippet 02:15 – #4 Sign filled emails 03:39 – #5 When you should send out emails 04:23 – #6 Urgency and reminders 05:07 – #7 Scrub your list and use a service like MailGun 05:51 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Create a sense of urgency and offer discounts that go with it. Customize emails for your audience. Remove all the names from your list that don’t engage so your deliverability doesn’t suffer. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/12/20166 minutes, 48 seconds
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How Many Links Does Your Website Need? | Ep. #103

In Episode #103 Eric and Neil talks about how many links your website really needs. Listen to learn whether links need quantity or quality, and to know how you can outsmart your competitor with authority links. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: How Many Links Does Your Website Need? 00:38 – Look at your big competitors 00:50 – Use Ahrefs to see how much traffic or how many links they have 01:16 – Look at the quality of links 01:40 – Outperform your competitors by having authority links 01:49 – Get high authority links by producing awesome content emailing journalists, editors, and writers 02:27 – Use Brian Dean’s Skyscraper Technique 02:38 – Use Buzzsumo and find people who link similar articles 02:59 – Use Ahrefs for breakdown of domain authority 03:08 – Moz’s study on links 04:20 – Eric Enge’s post that links don’t matter in 2016 05:09 – Don’t focus on competitive key terms 05:25 – Go to Quora and use questions to get idea for content 05:48 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Quantity of links is most important but don’t lose sight of quality. Produce high “authority links” to outsmart your competitors. Links can be helpful to your site’s traffic, but great content is always going to be more valuable. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/11/20167 minutes, 1 second
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Should You Guest Post or Blog on Your Own Property? | Ep. #102

In Episode #102 Eric and Neil talk about whether or not you should do guest posting on other websites and blogs or just post on your own. Listen to learn the pros and cons for both options and why blogging now is much harder than it was before. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: Should you do guest posting or blog on your own property? 00:50 – If Eric is to pick one, he’ll pick writing on his own website 00:55 – Build on your own 01:09 – All great content should be your investment in your property 01:37 – Neil picks guest blogging 02:33 – The market changes 02:47 – Sites that get the highest quality of content tend to get most traffic 03:04 – Neil changed his blogging patterns on his website 03:24 – Blog thorough, in-depth content 04:44 – Guest blogging let’s you have quicker traction 05:16 – Choosing depends on where you sit 05:56 – Neil is cutting his guest posting in America 06:20 – Guest posting helps build your brand 06:36 – Shifting strategies 07:04 – Blogging is not as effective as it used to be 07:25 – Ahrefs’ in-depth study regarding guest posting 08:44 – Blogging is tough now 09:33 – Most people won’t go through the journey of posting content 11:01 – Blogging is just one way to go about growing 11:56– That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Blogging, either on your own site or another, has pros and cons. What are your goals? Iron those out before committing to a guest post. Keep your BEST content on YOUR digital properties. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/10/201612 minutes, 57 seconds
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What Makes a Quality Infographic | Ep. #101

In Episode #101 Eric and Neil talk about what components make a quality infographic. Listen to learn about how you can make your own infographic and how you can ensure that it delivers your post’s message. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: What makes a quality infographic 00:36 – Kissmetrics’ portfolio of infographics 00:50 – It’s not just the imagery 01:14 – Number 1: Have the right statistics 01:18 – Number 2: Make sure your topic is really good 02:02 – If you can show complex data sets, you’ll do well 02:10 – Number 3: Keep the infographic concise 02:22 – Number 4: Make sure it story flows well 03:08 – Number 5: Have a great design 03:18 – Dribbble and Visual.ly have great infographic designers 03:42 – Number 6: Make sure your colors are NOT crazy 04:17 – Put an embed code generator at the bottom 04:22 – For WordPress, it’s Embed Code Generator 04:28 – Number 7: Write the RIGHT headline 04:41 – Check CopyBlogger for creating headlines 04:48 – Number 7: Add text to the page where the infographic is 05:30 – Make sure the image is in full size and it works on mobile 05:48 – Be creative! 06:07 – GIFographics 06:08 – KlientBoost has a good example of PPC 06:18 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Having infographics is not just about the imagery, it’s also about statistics and your message. Visual content doesn’t guarantee success. Don’t forget to add text on the page where your infographic is – Google can’t read images. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/9/20167 minutes, 29 seconds
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How to Increase Your Rankings Through Topical Content | Ep. #100

In Episode #100 Eric and Neil talk about how you can increase your rankings by having thorough, topical content. Listen to understand why “extended content” doesn’t necessarily mean it’s “thorough content” and how it’s not about the amount of content but the depth of the topic. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: How to increase your rankings through topical content 00:40 – What topical content is 00:52 – Most websites will create topics and pages instead of just one page with all the topics 01:24 – Make the pages in depth 01:34 – Some sites talk about things that are not so relevant to the main topic 02:33 – Google the word ‘hub and spoke’ 03:03 – Neil’s hub page 03:49 – Neil and Eric started consolidating their pages 04:11 – Focus on one page to make things easier 04:17 – Qualaroo is a good example 04:30 – It’s not about producing the most amount of content 05:30 – Don’t extend your post just for the sake of doing it 05:47 – Brian Dean’s 1 Million SEO Results 06:20 – Don’t worry about adding a ton of pages to your site 06:39 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Master the art of the hub and spoke. Stick to your topic – too many additional topics can be irrelevant. It’s not about having THE MOST content; it’s about the most thorough content. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/8/20167 minutes, 38 seconds
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How to Design Lead Nurturing & Lead Scoring Campaigns | Ep. #99

In Episode #99 Eric and Neil share how you can design lead nurturing and lead scoring campaigns for your business. Listen to know whether you’re on the right track in nurturing and scoring your leads, when you need to set up a reengagement process, and when it’s just time to let go of a lead. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: How to design lead nurturing and lead scoring campaigns 00:42 – Google about Marketing Funnel – SingleGrain and Kissmetrics 01:01 – What SingleGrain does 01:48 – When people opt in, tag them in a certain way 02:00 – Don’t ask too many questions on a page 02:10 – Break down the process into 3 pages 02:45 – Take the best leads and cross reference with tools 03:30 – Lead scoring leads 04:02 – Drip and Infusionsoft 04:24 – When your threshold is reached, mark them as a qualified lead 05:07 – Nurture and have a good marketing funnel 05:47 – If the lead isn’t engaged, they aren’t likely going to close 07:04 – Make a reengagement campaign 07:36 – Frank Kern Setting Up Contingencies 08:04 – You have to plan first before diving in 08:31 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: It’s all about the messaging and who you’re taking to. The biggest mistake you can do is to put all your questions on one page. If there’s no engagement, the lead wouldn’t probably close. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/7/20169 minutes, 29 seconds
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5 Ways to Generate Leads from Snapchat | Ep. #98

In Episode #98 Eric and Neil discuss the 5 ways you can generate leads from Snapchat. Listen to pick up lead generation value from one of the markets most popular and most used social media tools. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: 5 Ways to Generate Leads from Snapchat 00:39 – Tell people to go to a specific page on your website 01:24 – Keep the url under 15 characters and use words 02:22 – Show your product or service in action 03:22 – Time based offers 04:18 – Do gamified offers 04:56 – Do shout outs to shout outs to grow your audience 06:25 – Bonus: do a giveaway 07:22 – Make sure you give time to your Snapchat tests 07:39– That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Build relationships first rather than selling to your audience immediately. Snaps are time based so make each offer a special one. Find someone who is relevant and tap into their network, have them do shout-outs using your offers. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/6/20168 minutes, 35 seconds
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8 Things You Should Know About Facebook Ads | Ep. #97

In Episode #97 Neil and Eric highlight the 8 things you need to know about Facebook ads. Whether you’re using Facebook as your main advertorial platform, or just using it to occasionally boost revenue, this is the Marketing School episode for you. Enjoy! Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: 8 Things You Should Know About Facebook Ads 00:37 – Facebook ads are getting a lot more powerful 01:08 – Frequency 01:51 – Video Ads 02:11 – Screenflow or any screen casting tool 02:53 – “We have people watch our video and then we retarget those people” 03:28 – Don’t increase your ad spend too quickly 04:27 – Use variations and test…then test again. 04:37 – AdEspresso will allow you to make different permutations and headlines 04:53 – Qwaya 05:22 – Do campaigns with more ads 06:03 – When you make ads, drive all traffic to one post—make it singular, don’t have too many avenues for people to pursue 07:04 – Look at your settings and device types—how well do they intermingle? It’s important to know. 07:58 – Ezra Firestone drives mobile traffic then retargets that traffic 08:26 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Always add new creatives, keep your message on Facebook FRESH. If you don’t have a blog—use video ads. Hook people with an initial, video-driven ad. Then, retarget, retarget, retarget! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/5/20169 minutes, 23 seconds
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Tools to Help You Build & Sell Your Own Online Course | Ep. #96

In Episode #96 Neil and Eric list the tools you can use to build and sell your own online course! Listen to learn which tools you can employ for maximum efficiency, and why it’s perfectly OK if you don’t do well on your initial program launch. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: Tools to help you build and sell your own online course 00:40 – Kajabi allows you to make a membership back-end 01:09 – WebinarJam where you can upload your videos and sell your products 01:22 – EverWebinar is under WebinarJam 02:00 – Use Drip or Infusionsoft to be able to tag people to move into a funnel 03:05 – Wistia where you can host videos 04:24 – Learndash is a WordPress plugin 04:42 – Build a membership site with OptimizePress and MemberMouse 05:12 – Twilio is an SMS tool to remind clients 06:14 – ClickFunnels allows to pitch a product and up sell 06:44 – Udemy is simply putting up a course and they’ll do the rest 07:43 – Check out Takedown Czar to help prevent piracy on your product 09:10 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Tools are either free or premium; but you don’t really have to spend big when starting. Sometimes, all you need to do is make a little tweak. It’s normal if you don’t sell a ton of subscriptions on your first launch. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/4/201610 minutes, 7 seconds
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How to Make CRO Work in Your Business | Ep. #95

In Episode #95 Neil and Eric discuss how to make CRO work within your business. Specifically, they’ll highlight the prerequisites you’ll need to cover. Listen to hear them highlight why CRO is NOT for all websites or businesses. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: The prerequisites to make CRO work in your business 00:42 – Make sure the website has a good amount of traffic 01:12 – If you don’t have enough leads, it won’t work out 01:23 – Neil ensures they have at least 100-200 conversions per month 02:04 – Make sure you’re prioritizing correctly 02:14 – Use the Eisenhower Matrix 03:03 – Make sure the timing is right 03:07 – Set up your funnel 04:20 – Make sure somebody owns CRO in your team 05:29 – Survey your audience 05:33 – Use Survey Monkey or Qualaroo 07:00 – Make use of your website’s search 07:18 – Kissmetrics 07:35 – Crazy Egg will show you how users interact with your site 08:20 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: CRO doesn’t just work with any website; having a good traffic is essential before starting. Having the right tools if pointless if you don’t have the right strategies and people in place as well. Someone needs to OWN the CRO strategy on your team—that’s right, it requires a dedicated person. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/3/20169 minutes, 17 seconds
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7 Things Every Marketer Should Configure in Google Analytics | Ep. #94

In Episode #94 Neil and Eric highlight the 7 things EVERY marketer should configure in Google Analytics. Listen to learn about the things you already configured, the things you need to work on, and the things that are actually applicable to your business. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: 7 Things Every Marketer Should Configure in Google Analytics 00:40 – Make use of advanced segments 01:10 – Create a segment for each country you’re catering to 01:57 – Hook in AdWords with Google Analytics 02:19 – Hook in Google Search Console to Google Analytics 03:02 – Make sure you’re converting goals 03:25 - Callrail 03:46 – Scroll down to your segments and check the organic traffic 05:52 – Make sure you have the right Google Analytics reports 06:33 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Google Analytics has a ton of features; make sure you’re making the most out of them. You can interlink Google applications to each other to help out in providing results. It’s important to get the right reports for your type of business. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/2/20167 minutes, 31 seconds
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7 Ways to Make Existing Content Better | Ep. #93

In Episode #93 Neil and Eric tackle the 7 ways you can make your existing web content better. They’ll highlight the importance of upgrading content, and injecting triggers that force readers to engage with posts. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: 7 Ways to Make Existing Content Better 00:35 – Number 1: Upgrade your content Digital Marketer did a good job in explaining how they upgraded their content 01:41 – Number 2: Segment your content 01:48 – Add headings 01:53 – Ask your readers a few questions 02:50 – Number 3: Look for underperforming posts 03:43 – Number 4: Do a quick competitor analysis 03:52 – BuzzSumo and Twitter Search 04:28 – Look at the comments and see what they’re pointing out 04:54 – Number 5: Check out Bucket Brigades on Backlinko 05:12 – Instead of having huge walls of text, do it as far as one sentence 05:45 – Number 6: Use Hemingway to help you write better 06:11 – Number 7: Have a custom image through Design Pickle 06:54 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Not every reader is looking for the same thing – segment your content. Your competitor’s content might not be relevant to your company, so don’t copy it. You don’t need to be a pro in writing and marketing – there are a lot of tools available to help you. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/1/20167 minutes, 58 seconds
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7 Ways to Nail the Skyscraper Technique | Ep. #92

In Episode #92 Neil and Eric list the 7 ways to nail the Skyscraper Technique. Listen to learn how these techniques can be utilized to help your website content rank on Google, and discover what kind of content gets the most readers. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:26 – Today’s topic: How to Nail the Skyscraper Technique in 7 Ways 00:35 – Skyscraper Technique was coined by Backlinko 00:43 – Look to create content 10x better than the first result 01:08 – Number 1: Add content that is more advanced 02:38 – Number 2: Have unique data 03:12 – Number 3: Make your content really simple 05:01 – Number 4: Promotion 05:10 – BuzzSumo 05:32 – EmailHunter 06:23 – Number 5: Utilize your headline 06:38 – Google “Copy Blogger Headline Formula” 07:05 – Focus on crafting a good headline 07:41 – Number 6: Make use of content upgrades 08:30 – Number 7: Use analysis and testing for long form blog posts 08:35 – Use Crazy Egg for A/B testing 08:53 – What helped increase to increase readership Blog post that is conversational Blog post that asks questions throughout Small images that help bring about main points Paragraphs 3 to 6 lines tend to create more engagement 09:53 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: A better post doesn’t necessarily mean a longer one. Simplicity in content is extremely important. All SEO tools don’t work for all businesses.  Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/31/201610 minutes, 58 seconds
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How to Keep Your Digital Marketing Team Motivated | Ep. #91

In Episode #91, Neil and Eric enumerate the ways you can keep your digital marketing team motivated. Listen to understand how they cultivate motivation and use it to empower the members to keep a team intact. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:26 – Today’s topic: How to Keep Your Digital Marketing Team Motivated 00:39 – Slack and GeekBot allow you to know what’s going on in your team 01:13 – Be communicative to your team 01:37 – Share knowledge 02:31 – Have certifications where people can learn more 03:07 – Do team activities 04:49 – Do profit sharing apart from base salary 05:21 – Give percentage of up-sell revenues 05:44 – Give each individual a budget 07:31 – Do recaps on where your team currently is 07:51 – Eric’s team member shared Adespresso 08:33 – Use 15Five for keeping polls on your people 09:14– That’s it for today’s episode!  3 Key Points: Communication is important in all teams. Build your team – do activities together. Empower your members individually so they can each contribute to the team. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/30/201610 minutes, 12 seconds
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7 Questions to Ask Potential Marketing Clients | Ep. #90

In Episode #90 Neil and Eric list the 7 questions you need to ask potential marketing clients. Pay close attention as these are the exact questions Neil and Eric use to develop successful marketing relationships that always deliver on project goals. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: 7 Questions to Ask Potential Marketing Clients 00:52 – #1 Ask if other people are involved in decision making 01:30 – #2 Ask what the overall goals and objectives are 02:36 – #3 Ask how good their marketing strategy is 03:43 – #4 Ask how much their budget is 05:47 – #5 Ask who their competitors are 06:00 – Use Moz to show clients how they are doing against their competitors 06:41 – #6 Ask what marketing tactics worked for them and which ones did not 06:59 – Tactics that work for your competition doesn’t mean they automatically applies to your business 07:49 – The key to a successful agency is happy clients 08:27 – #7 Continue the sales process – schedule the next meeting 09:03 – Use Mixmax to send you reminders 09:18 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Make sure the ultimate decision maker knows your proposal for the project. Know where the company is in terms of marketing. Knowing who the competitors are will help in assessing where the business stands. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/29/201610 minutes, 16 seconds
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How Marketers Can Maximize Their CRM | Ep. #89

In Episode #89 Neil and Eric share how marketers can maximize their CRM. Listen as they list tools for your CRM processes, explain why communicating with your audience is important, and the why sending the right emails at the right time is better than any good sales copy. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: How marketers can maximize their CRM 00:37 – HubSpot is one that most marketers know 00:42 – Tools like Infusionsoft are second 00:52 – Drip is a simplified version of Infusionsoft 01:33 – Eric uses a combination of Drip and Zapier 01:45 – Leadpages now owns Drip and they have a $1/month pricing model 02:04 – Two things you need to know about CRM 02:05 – It is great for dealing with people who aren’t your customer 02:10 – It’s really good at dealing with people who are already customer 02:45 – You should still communicate with people even after they buy 02:55 – You should always try to help your customers through education 03:14 – Use marketing automation for CRM 04:17 – Tailor your message to your audience 04:54 – Russell Brunson’s Dot Com Secrets 05:20 – Use CRM to maximize marketability to your audience 05:35 – Always put your customer first 05:49 – For small businesses Drip will be fine; For bigger businesses, HubSpot or Marketo 06:04 – Infusionsoft is a good fit for medium businesses 06:33 – The key is delayed gratification 07:10 – Gliffy can set up workflows 07:19 – Mind map using MindMeister 07:28 – Use UTM tracking parameters 08:10 – Sending the right emails at the right time 3 Key Points: There are a lot of tools for CRM readily available at your convenience. Continually give your customers more advice and feedback where they could use. Help your customers by educating them so that they can build more trust in your business. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/28/20169 minutes, 27 seconds
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7 Quick SEO Wins for Huge Websites | Ep. #88

In Episode #88 Neil and Eric talk about the 7 quick SEO wins for huge websites. Listen to find useful tips and tools you can use, and to gain better understanding of the importance of linking correctly and having customer reviews and feedback on your site. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: 7 Quick SEO Wins for Huge Websites 00:40 – #1 Always put related links 01:46 – #2 Pruning websites 01:58 – Smart Passive Income Podcast Episode 200 02:20 – Check Google Analytics for any post that aren’t getting any traffic 02:39 – Take the posts you want to delete to the new url 02:58 – #3 Have user generated content like reviews 03:55 - #4 Go to Google Search Console and add your website 04:00 – It will sort web pages that get the most impressions 05:13 – #5 Make sure you transcribe your video content – use Rev 05:51 – #6 Take your big site on a fast server 07:02 – #7 Translate your website 07:15 – Make sure the domains are in the specific countries 08:08 – Neil has his posts manually translated 08:25 – Build international links and give it time 08:51 – CRO and SEO start to cross pollinate for these websites 09:18 – Check ConversionXL, Conversion Rate Experts and Unbounce 09:31 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: SEO is mostly about linking to the right pages. Customer reviews are not only good for your business, but on your website too. Remember to transcribe your audio and video files – Google can’t crawl them as is. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/27/201610 minutes, 31 seconds
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How to Deal with Google Updates | Ep. #87

In Episode #87 Neil and Eric highlight how you can deal with Google updates. Listen to learn why not all slide-down in traffic is because of algorithms, why you don’t have to worry when there’s an update, and the importance of having a checklist in case there is an update. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: How to deal with Google updates 00:35 – Neil doesn’t deal with updates 01:01 – Stick to creating a website that’s best for the user 01:13 – Don’t worry about specific updates 01:17 – Dealing with the updates if you have a negative traffic 01:21 – MozCast talks about updates 01:45 – If you have a traffic drop, check where you need to fix 02:51 – Check Ahrefs if you have any bad links 02:56 – Moz and Majestic break down which links are spammy 03:04 – Read your content and analyze 03:26 – Make sure you have a holistic strategy 04:23 – Make sure you have other leverage points 04:34 – Drop from traffic doesn’t necessarily mean it’s an algorithm update 06:42 – Make sure your processes are documented 06:48 – Google traffic update checklist so you know what to do 07:18 – Search engines and social media platforms all have updates 07:31 – That’s it for today’s episode!  3 Key Points: You don’t have to worry about updates when you’re doing nothing wrong. A slide in traffic doesn’t mean it’s because of new algorithms. Get a checklist and have a back-up plan in place. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/26/20168 minutes, 33 seconds
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How to Write a Detailed Blog Post in Less than 2 Hours | Ep. #86

In Episode #86 Neil and Eric talk about how you can write a detailed blog post in less than 2 hours. Listen to learn the importance of leaving your mistakes for later and why you should start writing at the time when you’re most productive in a day. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: How to write a detailed blog post in less than 2 hours 00:38 – Download Rev to transcribe your audio or video 01:01 – If you have a blog topic, record it 01:28 – Take the transcription and organize it 01:44 – If you don’t know what you’re writing on, it takes forever 01:56 – Make sure you know the topic you’re blogging about 02:04 – Check BuzzSumo and Quora for blog post ideas 02:18 – Craft your title with Copy Blogger Headline Formula 02:37 – Make the intro and put headings on the points you want to cover 02:58 – Write the conclusion before going to the body 03:50 – Eric’s blog process 03:53 – Open Evernote file and outline 04:09 – Start to write 04:21 – Come back to organize 04:37 – Come back the next day to review 05:11 – Figure out what time you’re productive 05:40 – Don’t fix errors at first – go back to them after 06:03 – Don’t break up the process – correct it later on 06:36 – Find a process that works for you 06:57 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: If you have a topic in mind, write it down as soon as you can before it gets lost. Don’t mind your mistakes at first, you can proofread later. Ultimately, as long as your process works for you, that’s all that matters. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/20167 minutes, 55 seconds
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Do You Need to Be Able to Code to Be a Successful Online Marketer? | Ep. #85

In Episode #85 Neil and Eric ask whether or not you need to be able to code to be a successful marketer. Coding will help you in a lot of ways but it’s not the only thing you should know about! Listen as Eric and Neil share what you should consider. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: Do you need to be able to code to be a successful online marketer? 00:37 – NO, You don’t need to do coding 00:42 – HTML skills are helpful but it’s not necessary 00:50 – Some tools to help you become successful are ClickFunnels, Lead Pages, Unbounce, and Wordpress 01:12 – In general, you don’t need to learn to code 01:31 – You can always hire a developer in Upwork 01:59 – Eric joined Treehouse to learn coding but ended up doing marketing more 03:03 – Stay in your lane, stay focused 03:13 – Be very creative and technical 03:44 – You also need to be able to understand math 05:17 – Use Zapier so you can hook different web applications together 06:17 – If you want to learn data science, check DataCamp 06:34 – If you want to learn coding, check Treehouse and Codecademy 06:44 – Check web analytics to learn more about analytics 07:10 – Read Kaushik’s blog 07:42 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Coding is not a requirement but it’s helpful. You can always hire people to code for you. Remember to be creative, technical, and focused. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/24/20168 minutes, 40 seconds
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Why You Should Keep Your Old Content Updated | Ep. #84

In Episode #84 Neil and Eric talk about why you should keep your old content updated and how you should do it. Listen to learn how deleting old pages can help you get more traffic, and the tools you can use to make sure your web content is up to date. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: Why you should keep your old content updated 00:36 – Listen to SPI200 podcast episode and read Moz 01:02 – Make an audit of all the content you have 01:24 – Make sure you’re tracking closely 01:41 – Use the right keywords and build back links 02:01 – Use keywords that generate traffic – use Ahrefs or Google Keyword Planner 02:56 – Strategize by updating or deleting your content 03:42 – Link internally by using any Related Post Plugin in WordPress 04:18 – Check Yoast SEO Plugin for indexing 04:43 – Having more back links mean you can have more pages 05:19 – The key is not to lose links when you do pruning 05:41 – Don’t just remove pages! Redirect them 05:57 – Delete pages or consolidate your posts 06:43 – What Hub and Spoke content strategy is 07:42 – Don’t base pruning on just traffic! 08:52 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Knowing the content you already have and what you want to add is the way to start. Keeping your content up to date means you need to monitor news and trends closely. Remember that you don’t want to lose links when deleting pages so redirect them instead! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/23/20169 minutes, 51 seconds
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7 Ways to Improve User Trust on Your Website | Ep. #83

In Episode #83 Neil and Eric discuss the 7 ways to improve user trust on your website. Listen as they drop which factors you can improve on, which ones you can add to your current website, and why being transparent still counts. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: 7 ways to improve user trust on your website 00:34 – Add testimonials 01:08 – Add videos – because some testimonials are just made up! 01:50 – Add badges on your website like Google Partners and etc 02:26 – Add reviews 02:50 – Reach out to people to have your products honestly reviewed 03:34 – Have a great design on your website 04:04 – Go to land-book to check design ideas 04:24 – Check Dribbble for other people’s designs 04:48 – Transparency –people trust companies that are transparent! 05:08 – The more you can tell people help in transparency 05:57 – Buffer has good transparency 06:30 – Have badges from companies you’ve worked with 06:54 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Reach out to people for their honest reviews. Client feedback is extremely important in every business. Be transparent! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/22/20167 minutes, 52 seconds
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How to Market Your Local Business | Ep. #82

In Episode #82, Neil and Eric highlight the tips, tools, and tactics to use when marketing your local businesses. Listen to learn why you’re not capturing your local market and what you can do about it. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: How to market your local business 00:40 – Do local SEO 00:46 – Check out and read Moz and David Mihm 01:49 – Make sure you understand variables 02:06 – Use tools like Moz Local, Yelp, and City Search 02:22 – If you’re not in them, you’ll end up losing tons of revenue 02:45 – Make people happy to encourage them leave a review 03:16 – Use Facebook for geo targeting to market your local business 04:16 – Use Pretty Link in Wordpress to track local ads 04:41 – Use localized websites to network with 05:50 – Make sure you’re getting reviews 06:18 – Don’t forget Google Adwords for call tracking 06:34 – Another tool is Callrail 07:18 – Your website is important 07:41 – Make your phone numbers clickable 07:59 – Make your form fields simple 08:16 – Keep images and copy short and on point 08:28 – Make sure your server is close to that localized region 09:21 – Don’t forget about phone calls! 09:41 – Waze local is worth a try too 09:56 – Be aware on all the new stuff that’s going on 10:10 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Make the most of your marketing efforts by trying all the tools applicable to your biz. Business owners often neglect local details that can cost them revenue. Large-scale growth starts locally and expands outward. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/21/201611 minutes, 15 seconds
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How to Stay Up to Date with the Latest Marketing Trends | Ep. #81

In Episode #81 Neil and Eric discuss how to stay up to date with latest marking news and trends—they’ll share their favorite blogs, websites, and tools you can use to make the most of your marketing journey. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: How to stay up to date with the latest marketing trends & news 00:37 – Read blogs like: Moz Search Engine Land Search Engine Journal Marketing Land Backlinko ConversionXL Unbounce Quick Sprout Neil Patel’s blog 01:58 – Jon Loomer & Digital Marketer 02:20 – Add blogs and feeds through Unroll 02:42 – Don’t just look at blogs, look at developer company blogs 03:46 – Listen to marketing podcasts Unemployable Ask Gary Vee Content Marketing Quickie The Marketing School Smart Passive Income My Wife Quit Her Job 04:44 – Feedly 04:53 – Use Panda for Google Chrome 05:18 – Save stuff to Pocket 05:35 – Stay up with trends by DOING 05:52 – Have your own blog or website 06:15 – Partake in marketing yourself 06:27 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Reading about trends can only help so much. Try doing it yourself to learn more. Having a website or blog will help you market yourself more than anything. Utilize the tools that are available to help you grow. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/20/20167 minutes, 24 seconds
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How to Use LinkedIn for Marketing | Ep. #80

In Episode #80 Neil and Eric talk about how you can use LinkedIn for marketing. Listen to learn about new features that are entering the LinkedIn fold, how to make the most out of your profile, and get tips on how to broaden your network on the platform. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: How to use LinkedIn for marketing 00:42 – LinkedIn has new features this 2016 One-click form fill outs Conversion tracking 01:23 – Blast out marketing to your whole contact list 02:06 – Add a project section to your profile page 02:48 – Join LinkedIn groups 04:04 – Look at your profile and keep visiting other people’s profiles 05:09 – If people add you back, take a step ahead and warm up 05:42 – Make your profile very specific 05:57 – The more general your profile, the less leads you get 06:55 – Conversion tracking on LinkedIn 07:57 – Add similar people within LinkedIn 08:25 – Upgrade your account and start adding more people 08:50 – Make sure you’re sharing on your profile 09:17 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Make use of each platform’s new features–they are in there for something. Manual marketing strategies pay off. Remember to build a relationship first before you promote or advertise yourself to people. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/19/201610 minutes, 15 seconds
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Why You Shouldn’t Be Scared to Spend Money on Marketing | Ep. #79

In Episode #79 Neil and Eric discuss why you shouldn’t be scared to spend money on marketing. Listen to discover why spending money on marketing doesn’t have to be BIG in order to be effective, and why going all-in on well-thought-out marketing plans and strategies pay off. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: Why you shouldn’t be scared to spend money on marketing 00:54 – If something is working, go all in on it 01:07 – The big marketers spend a lot upfront 01:25 – it’s natural to be scared in spending 02:29 – Remember that marketing doesn’t work like magic 02:46 – It’s not like you spend money and automatically make more 03:29 – If you’re not willing to test the waters, you’re not willing to discover ROI 03:38 – Projection isn’t possible if you haven’t started anything yet 04:24 – You need to spend on advertising somehow 04:53 – You can’t just set an arbitrary budget 06:28 – Create a bigger brand 07:03 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: If you want your marketing campaign to pay off, you have to pay up front. Marketing isn’t magic. There’s pain before there’s gain. Test the water. Find something that works. Go all in. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/18/20168 minutes, 2 seconds
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The 7 Deadly Marketing Sins | Ep. #78

In Episode #78 Neil and Eric talk about the 7 deadly sins of marketing. Listen to find out which of these sins you’re committing, and learn how to avoid making them in the future.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: 7 Deadly Marketing Sins 00:34 – Sin #1 – Buying paid links 01:19 – What happens when you get caught buying links 01:55 – Sin #2 – Not optimizing your ads 02:37 – Sin #3 – AB testing incorrectly 03:34 – Sin #4 – Not playing the long game on content 04:43 – Sin #5 – Basing decisions purely from AB tests 05:50 – You don’t want to have brand confusion 05:56 – Sin #6 – Being schizophrenic with your tests 06:20 – You have to be willing to stomach the pain 06:40 – SEO takes time! 06:55 – Sin #7 – Starting to do any type of marketing without proper tracking 07:20 – No tracking means wasted marketing dollars 07:27 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: There is no shortcut to marketing. Everything takes time! The longer the content, the better it ranks. Marketing costs are inevitable, you have to be willing to stomach the pain. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/17/20168 minutes, 25 seconds
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7 Types of Content You Should Be Creating on Your Blog | Ep. #77

In Episode #77 Eric and Neil talk about the 7 types of content you should be creating on your blog. Listen as they enumerate each type of content and how to utilize the types with key online tools. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: 7 Types of Content You Should Be Creating on Your Blog 00:37 – #1 Have long-form well-researched content 01:14 – #2 Infographics 01:28 – Check out 99Designs or Dribbble or Upwork 01:45 – Use WP Embed Code Generator 02:18 – #3 Take an audio file and put it on your blog 02:27 – Use Rev to transcribe your content 02:51 – #4 Have animated content like click through, quizzes and gifographics 03:25 – #5 Put videos on your blog 04:10 – #6 Question based content 04:15 – Check Quora and search popular questions 04:50 – #7 Have specific case studies 05:39 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Remember to put value into your content. A ton of tools are available–utilize them! Video and audio can still rank–transcribe them into your blog. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/16/20166 minutes, 43 seconds
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How to Consistently Produce Content | Ep. #76

In Episode #76 Eric and Neil talk about how you can consistently produce content–whether it’s for a blog, a podcast, or for your social media platforms. Listen as they drop tips and value bombs to help you be successful in planning and scheduling your content. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: How to consistently produce content 00:50 – Have an editorial calendar and stick with it 01:12 – Make sure you have a schedule to follow 01:20 – Editorial Calendar plugin on WordPress 01:24 – CoSchedule 01:38 – Always have a month’s worth of content, or you’ll run into hiccups or issues 02:35 – Figure out the time you are most productive 03:00 – Pick out your titles in advance 03:15 – Use BuzzSumo for topic ideas 03:48 – Have editors and writers to keep the process rolling 04:38 – Look for the bottleneck 05:39 – Adjust your length to produce more 06:17 – The more content you have, the better you’re going to be 07:26 – Don’t forget about repurposing content 07:40 – Check out content repurposing framework on Google 08:58 – Make sure you have the right process 09:11 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Have at least a month’s worth of content ready to go. Every business has a bottleneck; Look for it. Communication is key–remember to update your team about your editorial status. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/15/201610 minutes, 13 seconds
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How to Use Explainer Videos to Sell Your Products | Ep. #75

In Episode #75 Eric and Neil talk explainer videos—what they are, how they work, and how you can use them jack up your revenue. Listen as they introduce you to key video strategies, and discuss the oft overlooked secret to developing a great explainer video…an amazing copywriter. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:29 – Today’s topic: How you can use explainer videos to sell your products 01:04 – They’re a great tool for explaining your product service in an easy to digest way 01:35 – Breaks down objections and advantages 02:03 – The objection part is the key 02:20 – Aim for 1 to 2 minutes in length and always close with a CTA 03:30 – Inject case studies that trigger an emotional aspect 04:05 – Talking about Shark Tank, Squatty Potty 04:19 – A tool that helps you poop better 04:49 – An ad is content marketing 05:18 – Dollar Shave Club explainer video 06:08 – Demo Duck 06:30 – The storyline is the most important part of your video 07:01 – The second most important aspect? Voice over artist 07:49 – When you’re working with a voice over artist, you need to work with the artist to communicate the goal 08:45 – Make your video stand-alone enough that it doesn’t need to live on your website 09:25 – Angel.co 09:42 – Video Brewery 09:58 – Sandwich Video 10:17 – Have a REALLY good script 3 Key Points: The key to an amazing explainer video is an amazing copywriter. Make sure your videos address objections. Aim for 60 to 120 seconds in length. Resources:  Growth Everywhere podcast: How Bobby Edwards Sold $20M in Squatty Potties in Just 1 Year Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/14/201611 minutes, 20 seconds
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How to Use Live-streaming to Market Your Business | Ep. #74

In Episode #74 Eric and Neil sit down to talk about live-streaming and how it can be used for your business. Listen as they talk about Periscope, Facebook Live, Snapchat Stories, and a number of other tools, and share their strategies for successful deployment. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:29 – Today’s topic: How to use live-streaming to market your business 00:57 – Facebook LIVE 01:10 – Facebook will promote it to EVERYONE 01:25 – Live Q and A 01:38 – Test different strategies 01:49 – Creates loyalty, builds your brand, etc. 02:08 – The results aren’t necessarily quick, but they do happen 02:29 – Frank Kern Facebook Live 02:43 – You CAN make money off of it 02:50 – How Eric uses Facebook live 03:23 – When you’re using live streaming tools, you need to identify which application has your ideal audience 03:43 – Specialize in one or two of the channels 04:27 – Telestream 05:37 – Neil’s test on Facebook Live 05:51 – After a day or two, no one watches it anymore 06:10 – Don’t keep your videos up for more than a week or two 06:28 – Do that, and more people will show up to your live broadcasts 06:52 – Don’t forget to tap into your other channels 3 Key Points: Understand which “LIVE” audience is best suited for your needs. You can make money off of live streams, but they’re really for branding. When you’re jumping into the live-streaming game for the first time, test different strategies. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/13/20168 minutes, 12 seconds
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Should You Be Using Medium or Not? | Ep. #73

In Episode #73 Eric and Neil discuss Medium—should you sue it or should you not? Listen as they talk brand building versus monetization, the importance of content control, and more… Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:29 – Today’s topic: Should you be using Medium or not? 00:44 – Neil doesn’t see the value right now, especially if you already have your own blog that gets traffic 01:03 – You can use Medium to promote your blog…maybe 01:20 – Why build equity on somebody else’s platform? 01:45 – Why would you compound your investment on another platform 02:00 – Where’s the conversion tracking? Where are the tracking pixels? 02:20 – Now, if your written content doesn’t have anything to do with what your blog normally covers, go ahead and put it on Medium 03:15 – Medium is really a new, higher-quality version of Tumblr 03:38 – Medium lacks versatility 04:00 – You can test Medium for link building 04:15 – If your blog blows up, you have no control with Medium 04:28 – The plus side of Medium is this—they have an audience so your copy will be read 05:09 – if your goal is to solely grow exposure…Medium can work 05:50 – Are you focused on brand building or monetizing? 3 Key Points: Ask yourself are you interested in brand-building or monetizing? With Medium, you have zero control. When you do most on Medium, at least you know your content will be read. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/12/20167 minutes, 26 seconds
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What Kind of Content Should You Publish on LinkedIn? | Ep. #72

In Episode #72 Eric and Neil discuss they type of content you should be publishing on LinkedIn. Listen as they tackle post-strategy for target audiences, the benefits of posting directly to LinkedIn, the metrics LinkedIn offers, and why you need a personal blog to supplement whatever you post on LinkedIn. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:29 – Today’s topic: What kind of content should you publish on LinkedIn? 00:45 – LinkedIn built up an organic traffic base 00:50 – Benefits of being able to publish on LinkedIn 01:12 – Posts rank on Google 01:29 – Eric syndicates his posts on LinkedIn 01:44 – The more content Neil posts on LinkedIn, the more contact requests he gets 02:02 – More contact requests results in more business inquiries 02:30 – Posting same content from your blog to LinkedIn doesn’t do as well as unique content 03:12 – Add your sites and projects to your LinkedIn profile 04:00 – Metrics on LinkedIn posts 05:06 – Writing specific, tailored content performs the best 05:57 – Google’s duplicate content vs syndicating on LinkedIn 06:56 – Blogging on LinkedIn doesn’t mean you don’t need a personal blog 3 Key Points: LinkedIn is has evolved from a nifty social media platform for professionals, into a networking juggernaut. Utilize LinkedIn for content–it ranks on Google too! Unique content does better than posting syndicated content. Resources Mentioned: LinkedIn – A social networking service where you can publish content Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/20168 minutes, 14 seconds
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Where Most People’s Marketing Efforts Are Wasted | Ep. #71

In Episode #71 Eric and Neil highlight where marketing efforts are wasted. They’ll teach you the tools, techniques, and strategies to avoid that waste and minimize costs. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: Where are most people’s marketing efforts wasted? 00:41 – You don’t need a big marketing team 01:24 – Look for contractors 01:36 – Hiring too many full-time people can slow down the process 02:14 – Outsourced doesn’t completely mean overseas 02:49 – You have to be strategic in marketing 03:23 – Don’t over extend yourself 04:12 – Design related elements sometimes waste too much money 05:08 – Don’t dedicate everything to a specific marketing process 05:36 – Budget out how much money and time you want to spend 05:48 – Try things but don’t forget to track! 06:27 – Cyfe 06:41 – Google or Youtube: OKR 07:14 – Track your ROI thru Google Analytics 07:54 – Make sure you’re tracking the right stuff 08:46 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: A big marketing team is not always necessary. Marketing requires strategy—if you don’t have strategy, don’t start marketing. Try and test LOTS of different marketing techniques, but ensure you’re tracking the right data. Resources Mentioned: ProBlogger & Upwork – Where you can hire writers Cyfe – Where you can create different dashboards Google Analytics – Where you can track your ROI Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/10/20169 minutes, 44 seconds
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How to Start a Successful Podcast | Ep. #70

In Episode #70 Eric and Neil highlight how YOU can start your VERY OWN podcast! Listen as they talk about resources you’ll need to acquire before you start, the research you’ll need to conduct, the people you should follow, and the tools you can use to amplify your reach. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: How to start a podcast 01:05 – Pat Flynn’s guide to start a podcast 01:20 – John Lee Dumas’ posts and podcast series 01:41 – Libsyn 02:19 – People normally link out to iTunes and android 02:43 – Create a website where people can listen online 03:08 – Smart Passive Podcast Player 03:40 – Figure out your own process 04:11 – iTunes will give you an initial bump at first 04:25 – Be consistent! 04:46 – Have the right keywords in your podcast title 05:01 – Make sure your title is attractive 05:18 – In the start, it’s all about listens and reviews 05:40 – Have an intro and outro 06:02 – Do episodes in batches 06:38 – Make it easy 07:21 – Podcast Motor 08:00 – Create an appealing cover image for your podcast 09:18 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Read and listen to other blogs and podcasts to know more. Not all audiences have apple or android devices. Make your podcast available online. Consistency is key for building compounding content. Resources Mentioned: Libsyn – Podcast hosting that Eric and Neil uses Smart Passive Podcast Player – Player where you can put and play all your episodes iTunes – An outlet where you can upload your podcast Podcast Motor – Where you can have show notes done Pat Flynn - guide to start a podcast John Lee Dumas’ - podcast series Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/9/201610 minutes, 20 seconds
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What Churn Is and How to Reduce It | Ep. #69

In Episode #69 Eric and Neil talk about churn—what it is and how entrepreneurs can reduce it. Listen as walk through the process of measuring churn, the importance of knowing what your customers love about your product or service, and what tactics you can implement to kill churn in your business. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: What is churn and how to reduce it? 00:35 – Churn is a metric number 00:42 – Churn = customers you are losing per month divided by all your customers 00:55 – Neil’s experience with churn 01:29 – If it sucks you’ll get high churn; if it’s great you’ll get low churn 02:14 – Churn of 2% or under is acceptable 02:38 – It’s difficult to scale a business with 5% churn 03:10 – Conduct a survey to your audience to know what’s wrong 03:35 – Neil’s tactics to reduce churn 03:50 – Yearly subscriptions 04:41 – Put invoices on the dashboard 05:11 – Find out what people love about your product 06:17 – Figure out what metrics are important to you or to the users 06:28 – Qualaroo and Google Analytics 07:14 – One Key Metric 07:31 – Dunning 07:41 – Churn Buster 07:58 – Use Visa and Master Card updater 08:39 – Pausing or stopping a subscription and restarting again 09:18 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Remember to ask your customers for their feedback. Know what people love about your product or service. Know what metrics are important for your business. Resources Mentioned: Qualaroo and Google Analytics – Tools you can use to identify your metrics One Key Metric – Josh Elman’s post Churn Buster – Tool you can use to limit dunning Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/8/201610 minutes, 17 seconds
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Exciting Marketing Opportunities for 2017 | Ep. #68

In Episode #68, Neil and Eric talk about the exciting marketing opportunities coming up in 2017! They’ll highlight the opportunities they see, discuss their advantages versus disadvantages, and illustrate how each one of those opportunities can work for your business.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: Exciting Marketing Opportunities for 2017 00:35 – LinkedIn steps up by adding a retargeting pixel and a lot more features 01:13 – Third party authentication 01:42 – Signup is just one click away 01:45 – See your conversion rates go up 20-30% 01:52 – Hire a paid developer in Upwork to do it 02:02 – Gmail Advertising 02:46 – Creating funnels 05:13 – Orabrush’s example 05:59 – Google up marketing funnel 06:10 – Facebook Video 07:21 – Advanced email segmentation 08:32 – Sending the rights emails on the right time 08:48 – YouTube Advertising 09:00 – Add a call to action on the banner 09:39 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Try new opportunities –they won’t hurt! Create funnels to generate sales. If you’re smart enough to see the bandwagon, hop on! Resources Mentioned: LinkedIn – A social media platform where you can follow and connect with professionals. Upwork – A platform where you can hire freelancers. Gmail Advertising – Interactive ads at the top of people’s inboxes. Facebook Video – Put up video ads on Facebook. YouTube Advertising – Video ads show what you have to offer. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/7/201610 minutes, 43 seconds
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Who Should Your First Marketing Hire Be and Why? | Ep. #67

In Episode #67, Neil and Eric discuss the importance of making a marketing hire—who it should be and why. Listen as Eric and Neil enumerate the positions you’ll want to fill in first, why getting somebody smarter than you is essential, and how paying a smaller salary with bonuses makes marketers work harder. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: Who should your first marketing hire be? 00:50 – Hire an executive assistant 01:26 – If you understand marketing within your organization, hire someone who compliments you 02:10 – Don’t hire someone with the same skill sets as you have 02:22 – You want people who are self sufficient 02:34 – Why you should not hire a big person 03:28 – You need a person that can evolve into a growth hacker 04:00 – In interviews, ask what applicants would do differently 04:24 – Hire someone tactical 05::26 – Your job as CEO is to hire people who are smarter than you 06:06 – It’s very hard to find great marketers 06:19 – Put people through a trial period 06:57 – Referrals is number one 07:11 – Forced Hiring Growth Everywhere 07:51 – Pay a smaller salary and pay a portion as a bonus 08:26 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Hire people who are smarter than you. Don’t hire “big people” if you’re still starting. Paying a smaller salary with bonuses will make your marketer work harder. Resources Mentioned: Forced Hiring Growth Everywhere – Use this tactic to laser target marketers. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/6/20169 minutes, 31 seconds
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How to Do Effective Keyword Research | Ep. #66

In Episode #66, Neil and Eric sit down to discuss the fundamentals of effective keyword research. They’ll talk about what tools you should use, why your focus should be on the quality of your content than the quality of your keywords, and how heavy, thoughtful blogging can seriously amplify your website ranking. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: How to Do Effective Keyword Research 00:52 – Eric recommends Google Keyword Finder 01:22 – Neil uses Ahrefs 02:01 – Ahrefs shows you keywords your competitor gets traffic for and their rough rankings 03:15 – Create better content using Brian Dean’s Skyscraper Technique 03:32 – Optimize title tags 03:49 – Ahrefs added new features 03:52 – Content gap analysis 04:16 – Two free tools: Ubersuggest and Google Trends 05:15 – Don’t over analyze with keywords 05:29 – Traffic doesn’t come from just one keyword 05:55 – Neil and Eric are heavy on blogging 06:48 – Don’t just think about the keyword, think about the content you should be writing 07:01 – Quora 07:11 – Twitter 07:17 – The importance of long-tail keywords 08:05 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Creating better content will help you rank. It’s easy to over analyze keywords. Great keywords—even long-tail keywords—aren’t going to be a cure-all. Resources Mentioned: Google Keyword Finder – Online tool for keyword research Eric recommends Ahrefs – What Neil uses for his keyword research Brian Dean’s Skyscraper Technique – Guide for better content creation Ubersuggest – Tool that shows different permutations for analysis Google Trends – See keywords that trend up and down Quora – Tool where you can look up questions that can be used to base your blog post Twitter – Search for questions people are talking about in the space Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/5/20169 minutes, 11 seconds
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Should You Attend Marketing Conferences? | Ep. #65

In Episode #65, Neil and Eric discuss marketing conferences—their importance and where or not you should actually attend them. Listen as they share their experiences and tips when attending these conferences, and why the networking opportunities within the conference are a heck of a lot more important than the conference itself. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s topic: Should you attend marketing conferences? 00:35 – it depends on what you want to learn 00:43 – Big vs small marketing conferences 01:04 – Neil attends marketing conferences for networking 01:58 – Eric loves conferences for the people he gets to meet 02:06 – Eric’s experience at the Traffic and Conversion Conference 02:58 – Google “How to Throw Mastermind Dinners” 03:54 – Finding the right people to extend long-term friendship to 04:00 – Neil hates conference “sessions” 04:17 – Sessions vs Blog Posts 04:33 – Don’t attend conferences for the sessions 05:30 – “When you’re talking to people, it’s not about what you’re trying to accomplish. It’s about them.” 05:58 – Go to marketing conferences and set the right expectations for yourself 06:20 – Do mastermind dinners by group 06:31 – Conference pass vs Expo pass 07:07 – The mastermind meetings are more valuable than the conference 07:19 – Read: Never Eat Alone 07:35 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Attend marketing conferences for the networking opportunities. Set right and reasonable expectations for conferences. Don’t invite people for one on one meetings because they probably won’t show up. Create group events instead. Resources Mentioned: Never Eat Alone – Book Eric recommends to read Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/4/20168 minutes, 32 seconds
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Which Marketing Tactics Should You Start With? | Ep. #64

In Episode #64 Eric and Neil talk about marketing tactics for entrepreneurs just getting started. Listen as they highlight free, easy-to-implement tools, the importance of knowing your strengths, and why your initial entrepreneurial marketing efforts need to focus exclusively on one area or offer. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s Topic: Marketing tactics for entrepreneurs just getting started 00:55 – Start with a blog 01:36 – Look for stuff to give away for FREE 01:40 – Use content and social media 01:49 – Know your strengths 01:58 – Organic vs Paid 02:18 – Pick tactics that will compliment your skills 02:28 – Take the concepts and test them out 03:08 – Airbnb as an example 04:01 – Driving people from Facebook 04:16 – Built relationships with people 05:07 – Focus on one area first 05:38 – Consider your website 06:14 – Make sure to cover the basics 06:18 – Start with Google Analytics 07:15 – Don’t set up yourself to fail 07:32 – Leadpages 08:17 – Look at Google tag manager 08:41 – The Measure School on Youtube 09:10 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Start a blog so you can easily distribute valuable content for free. Look at your skill sets—chose an avenue that naturally complements those skills. Don’t try all marketing tools and techniques at once—focus one thing first. Resources Mentioned: Airbnb – Company that Neil set as an example Facebook –Social media platform where you can drive audience from Google Analytics – A tool you can use to track your website’s performance Leadpages – Tool to design your landing page Measure School – Where you can get information on tracking with Google Analytics Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/3/201610 minutes, 7 seconds
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How Often Should You Be Emailing Your List? | Ep. #63

Welcome to The Marketing School Podcast—your 10-minute resource to learn, grown, and nurture your passion for online marketing! In Episode #63 Eric and Neil talk about the art of emailing your list. Listen as they talk about the frequency with which you should email your list, how you can better preserve the trust between you and your list, and why email-based sales promotions should be both tactful and scheduled.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:28 – Today’s Topic: How often to email your list 00:47 – Make your audience look forward to the next email 00:56 – Put value in your emails 01:11 – Email audience as long as they’re engaged 01:18 – Don’t send emails to people without engagement 02:14 – Send emails based on how often people engage 02:23 – Drip 03:07 – Tell a consistent story 03:27 – Consider what you are emailing 04:13 – Build trust with you audience before sending sales stuff 04:27 – Have a ratio between value content and sales emails 3 Key Points: Each email should make your audience look forward to the next. You need to put value in each email. Trust between you and your audience needs to be established. Resources Mentioned: Mailchimp – Another email system Neil mentioned Drip – Email system mentioned by Eric Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/2/20165 minutes, 57 seconds
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The Art of Promoting and Recording Podcasts | Ep. #62

In Episode #62 Eric and Neil discuss their secrets for successfully recording and promoting podcasts. Listen as they share the physical tools they use, they software they rely on to produce The Marketing School, and the key concepts you need to master if you want to successfully promote your show. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:25 – Today’s Topic: The Art of Promoting and Recording Podcasts 00:35 – Microphones and recording multiple times 01:15 – Recording software 01:18 – Quicktime 01:25 – Issues Neil and Eric experienced 01:58 – ECamm 02:25 – Screenflow crashed twice 02:33 – Microphones to use 02:35 – Blue Yeti 02:40 – ATR2100 02:55 – iPhone microphone for backup 03:35 – Neil and Eric save 3 files for every recording 09:50 – Promoting a podcast 03:53 – Email blast 04:20 – Libsyn is not that accurate 04:41 – Product Hunt 05:59 – Email digest 05:29 – Shure MV88 06:30 – The BEST strategy in promoting 07:42 – The Art of Charm Podcast 08:37 – The more you can automate, the better 08:45 – Edgar 09:06 – Keep Retweeting episodes on Twitter 09:58 – As long as you’re providing value, you’re doing the right thing 10:11 – That’s the end of today’s episode!  3 Key Points: Use different tools and software when recording. Always have a backup—ALWAYS. Interview other people who are already popular—let their networks do the promotion for you. Resources Mentioned: Quicktime – The most stable software for Neil ECamm – Software Eric and Neil uses when on Skype Screenflow – Another software for recording Blue Yeti – Mic Eric is using in this podcast ATR2100 – Another mic Eric and Neil uses Libsyn – Used to track podcast statistics Product Hunt – Website where Erik lists their podcast Shure MV88 – Eric’s iPhone mic The Art of Charm Podcast – A podcast Eric mentioned Edgar – Tool that sets your social media posts Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/1/201611 minutes, 10 seconds
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Pros and Cons of Hiring In-house vs Agency vs Consultant | Ep. #61

In Episode #61 Neil and Eric talk about the differences between hiring in-house, hiring consultants and hiring agencies. Listen as they highlight the pros and cons, share what works for their own businesses, and the stunning advantages of outsourcing. Time Stamped Show Notes:  00:29 – Today’s Topic: The Pros and Cons of Hiring In-house Versus Agency Versus Consultant 00:42 – Neil never hires agencies—only specific consultants 01:08 – Eric has an agency but would not hire an agency 01:45 – Eric would go to Angel List, Indeed or Forced Hiring 02:08 – How the Forced Hiring tactic works 02:10 – Using LinkedIn 02:52 – The easy way is to just look for an agency 02:58 – Agencies do not fully understand your product 03:18 – Be mindful of relationship dynamics 03:26 – Think about why you want to hire 03:34 – In-house for managing the whole process 03:42 – Freelancer for a specific task 03:48 – Consultant for helping in strategy 04:10 – It depends on the task you want to get done 05:00 – Optimize costs and results 05:40 – Working with the big ones means paying for the brand name 06:35 – Consider your company’s culture—don’t hire solely for the results 07:16 – End of today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Agencies bring convenience, but significant expense as well. Hiring for what you need done and what fits your culture. Don’t look at just the costs; look at the results as well. Resources Mentioned: Angel List and Indeed – Where Eric would search for consultants Forced Hiring – A tactic which Eric wrote a blog about LinkedIn – A social media platform where you can generate leads Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/30/20168 minutes, 16 seconds
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Here's What Most Digital Marketing Agencies Get Wrong | Ep. #60

In Episode #60 Neil and Eric discuss the relationship between digital marketing agencies and their customers—specifically how agencies treat their customers, and what agencies are getting wrong. Time Stamped Show Notes:  00:28 – Today’s topic: What Do Most Digital Marketing Agencies Get Wrong? 00:36 – Neil had an agency in the past and Eric has one in the present 00:53 – Oftentimes, big agencies hand your account off to a junior person 01:09 – The results are going to be limited 01:26 – Creating an agency should be about driving results to clients 01:33 – Another mistake is not understanding the client 01:42 – The relationship won’t work out 01:45 – Neil’s experience related to this 02:10 – An understanding between an agency and client is important before running a project 02:37 – Most agencies exclusively focus on building their client rosters 02:48 – Agencies lack client profiling and they shouldn’t 03:14 – Try a foot-in-the-door type of engagement 03:48 – Agencies and clients can’t focus on each other 04:00 – Agencies love big clients and big clients get the special treatment 04:18 – Don’t hire agencies that handle big clients, unless you yourself are a BIG client 05:16 – As a client, find a small agency and make sure that you’re your agency’s biggest client and as an agency, value your biggest client 05:30 – Agencies’ cookie-cutter approach 05:53 – Every single business is different 06:07 – Agencies’ package approach 06:15 – There is no set package 06:32 – Make sure the agency produces the highest ROI for you 06:47 – Give the agency your stats and metrics and ask how to increase your ROI the fastest 07:09 – Agencies showing off their awards 07:40 – Focus on your clients 3 Key Points: Owning good communication and practicing understanding can go a long way – always make sure that you’re on the same page with your clients. Treat each of your customers with care—you are here because of them and they are in front of you because they need you. Know your money’s worth—it’s never a crime to ask questions. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/29/20169 minutes, 12 seconds
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7 Things You Should Always Do Before Publishing a Blog Post | Ep. #59

In Episode #59 Neil and Eric discuss the most important things you need to do before publishing a blog post. Listen as they illustrate the seven things you can do to increase your online presence, click-through rate, and drive online traffic to your blog post.  Time Stamped Show Notes:  00:28 – Today’s topic: Seven Things You Should Do Every Time Before You Publish a Blog Post 00:36 – First thing?—A/B test the headline 00:43 – Search for WordPress A/B testing plugin 00:50 – Why this is important 01:14 – Second thing?—have a very engaging image 01:26 – Images affect your click-through rate when running an ad 01:30 – Sites like StockUnlimited gives you unlimited stock photos 01:40 – Subscribe to DesignPickle monthly subscription plan to get unlimited design 01:46 – Single Grain blog 01:56 – Third thing?– email every single website you link out to 02:06 – Sending a cold email 02:20 – An additional note to add in the email 02:27 – Fourth thing? - building a promotional aspect 02:33 – Connect to a community that you can engage in 02:36 – For marketers, you can go to GrowthHackers and Inbound and share the content that you have 02:51 – Think about where your audience is hanging out 03:00 – Reddit looks out for people that are self-promotional—tread carefully 03:06 – Make sure your blog post adds value and you engage with people 03:33 – Number 5?—asking for social share 03:34 – Go to competitors article around the web 03:42 – Go to search.twitter.com and type in keywords to see related articles 03:48 – You can also do searches at and type the keywords 04:07 – After finding the people who re-tweeted the articles, you can email them for social share 04:55 – Number 6?—ask your team to promote your blog post 05:23 – Number 7?—send an e-mail blast every time you release a blog post 05:31 – This is good traffic source 06:02 – Send the email 2 days later  3 Key Points: Utilize your resources—your team and family can help you increase traffic. Don’t just blog—create something of value and you’ll actually pique people’s interest. Increasing traffic means increasing your connections. Learn how to interact with people and return the good deed. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/28/20167 minutes, 13 seconds
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How to Create a Marketing Budget | Ep. #58

In Episode #58 Neil and Eric highlight how they create a marketing budget. Listen as they illustrate the differences between short-term and long-term budgeting, the value of content for link building, and the one place you should spend at least $10K per month if you can. Time Stamped Show Notes:  00:25 – Today’s topic: How to Create a Marketing Budget 00:34 – Short-term versus long-term budget 00:48 – SEO is a front-loaded cost 01:18 – Takes a long time to get going so you spend a lot early on to get it set up 01:25 -- Social media 01:29 – Ad buys can be done on a monthly basis…it’s ROI driven 01:55 – Fan building, another front loaded cost 02:18 – If you have something that’s working, go all in on it, don’t stop arbitrarily 03:10 – When you’re starting out, you don’t have unlimited budget, so it’s important to invest where returns are greatest 04:30 – Content marketing and link building 04:40 – With CRO you need at least 10K visits per month 04:48 – Content is KEY for link building, and you can’t do it right unless you’re spending 10K per month 05:40 – Eric spends $2500 per month just on tools 06:29 – Digital Marketer breaks down the traffic buckets brilliantly 06:55 – Allocate 68% of funds to cold traffic 07:15 – Don’t blindly dump money into programs 3 Key Points: Build two budgets, short term and long term. When you’re just starting out, your funds are (probably) limited, so put the money where the returns are greatest. If you want to be successful in link building, spend money to develop marquee content. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/27/20168 minutes, 37 seconds
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How to Decide if You Need Separate Brands for Your Business | Ep. #57

In Episode #57 Neil and Eric talk brands, specifically, how many you should have if you want to be successful in your efforts. Listen as they explain why brand diversification is not only unnecessary in most cases, but how it can actually damage your business. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:25 – Today’s topic: How to Decide if You Need Separate Brands for Your Business 00:35 – If you’re creating different products and they’re not related at all, obviously you need different brands 00:45 – Having said that, you put SO much into building a site and brand, why not bring everything under one umbrella? 01:28 – Talking about QuickSprout 02:12 – The brand split wasn’t intentional 02:35 – Crazy Egg was such a different concept, it couldn’t merge with QuickSprout 03:10 – Most people create too many businesses 03:39 – Focus on your CORE business until it flat-lines 03:55 – Talking about Growth Everywhere versus Single Grain 05:05 – Just look at all the effort Neil had to put in to build NeilPatel.com 05:30 – You don’t need a personal blog and a corporate blog—just do ONE 05:45 – And generally go corporate, because you can market and sell that 3 Key Points: Your time and focus are limited—that alone means rare is the time when it make sense to split brands. If you’ve already established a brand, domain, and good traffic volume, why divert your attention from that? Unless the brands/products/offerings are going to be EXTREMELY different, it usually doesn’t make sense to kick-off a new brand. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/26/20167 minutes, 53 seconds
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The Best Services for Finding Great Freelancers | Ep. #56

In Episode #56 Neil and Eric highlight how they go about hiring the best freelancers no matter the industry. Listen as they share websites, tools, and creative strategies for finding freelancers that are truly masters of their given craft. Time Stamped Show Notes:  00:25 – Today’s topic: The Best Services for Finding Great Freelancers 00:40 – Talking designers 00:47 – Dribbble for designers 01:18 – 99designs.com a contest driven resource 01:39 – visual.ly – great for infographics 01:53 – upwork.com 02:05 – A lot of the freelancers suck, but a lot of the people offering jobs suck too 02:31 – You need to find people who’ve done EXACTLY what you’ve done 02:40 – Check out freelancer.com as well 02:50 – Toptal.com is great for engineers and developers 03:10 – The Code Pen is where Eric sourced his developer 03:14 – Don’t forget about word of mouth sourcing 04:32 – Consider searching LinkedIn—it’s not as unusual as it sounds 05:05 – angel.co Angel List means you’re plugged-in 05:52 – ProBlogger.net has really good writers 06:09 – More often than not though…this is all about YOUR hiring process—if your process isn’t good, you’ll run in circles 06:22 – When you’re hiring people, be explicit, nitpick PRE-hire so you don’t have to nitpick POST-hire 07:15 -- Remember that a friend will rarely if ever recommend a lousy freelancer because they don’t want to look bad…this of a personal recommendation as (generally) a sure thing 3 Key Points: Looking for a talented freelancer? Look word of mouth FIRST. Be extremely upfront and explicit in your expectations before hiring. Feel free to get creative—try plundering LinkedIn for talent in your industry. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/25/20168 minutes, 26 seconds
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What Should You Do with a Website that Is No Longer in Use? | Ep. #55

In Episode #55 Neil and Eric discuss tried and true strategies for making the most of a website that is no longer in use. Listen as they talk 301 re-directs, domain name investments, scrappy partnerships, and more. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:25 – Today’s topic: What Should You Do with a Website that Is No Longer in Use? 00:35 – Neil usually does a 301 redirect to another digital property, or sells the domain 00:50 – Check out flippa to sell 01:09 – Rent the website as well 01:29 – Empire Flippers and FEinternational.com 01:58 – Eric just acquired another gun blog 02:10 – Used a 301 to drive that blog to his site 02:38 – 301 redirect EACH page and renew the domain for a very long time 03:10 – Redirect no less than the Top 25 pages driving traffic 03:35 – See what competitors are doing to make money 04:00 – If you drive the same amount of traffic, why aren’t you making the same amount of money? 04:20 – Finding website brokers 04:35 – Owning a premium domain name is a GREAT way to make money 05:03 – Why aren’t you doing anything with your site? 05:39 – Don’t be afraid to partner with someone who’s scrappier and hungrier than you 3 Key Points: Take advantage of 301 redirects. If you’re thinking about terminating your website, ask yourself WHY before doing so and evaluate the alternative options. Always hold on to a premium domain—that’s a digital real estate investment. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/24/20167 minutes, 11 seconds
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The Secret to Measuring the Success of SEO Changes to Your Site | Ep. #54

In Episode #54 Neil and Eric share their secrets for measuring the success of SEO changes you make to your website. Listen as they talk Google Search Console versus Google Analytics, and highlight how you should approach each tool. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:25 – Today’s topic: How to Know if Your SEO Changes are ACTUALLY Working? 00:34 – Checkout Google Search Console 00:58 – As long as it says you’re going up—everything is typically all good 01:05 – Look at impressions 01:49 – When you make a technical SEO change, make a note of it and check back in 20 days via Google Search Console 03:23 – One framework to use, Brian Balfour experimentation framework 04:04 – All you need is a spreadsheet 04:14 – Neil lists the columns in his spreadsheet 04:30 – Tracking against 1 EID 05:15 – Set weekly growth meetings to review changes 05:40 – Take screen shots 2 or 3 times a month to track your data, because you will lose your history in Search Console 07:00 – GrowthBot.io can sync with Slack and preview key analytics 3 Key Points: You MUST use Google Search Console. When using GSC, be sure to take screen shots at least 2 or 3 times a month as history is not stored. Set weekly or monthly meetings to review SEO changes. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/23/20168 minutes, 38 seconds
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Neil & Eric's Favorite Marketing Tools that Save Time | Ep. #53

Welcome to The Marketing School Podcast—your 10-minute resource to learn, grown, and nurture your passion for online marketing! In Episode #53 Eric and Neil discuss their favorite marketing tools that save you time. Enjoy! Time Stamped Show Notes:  00:25 – Today’s topic: Marketing Tools That Will Save You Time 00:34 – Droplr—take screenshots and videos with ease 01:23 – Ahrefs—links to all your competitors 03:14 – Drip—a fresh, effective take on email marketing automation 03:24 – LeadPages—build landing pages with ease 04:49 – HelloBar—collect email address, push out marketing message, etc. with ease 05:15 – Google Tag Manager—Add snippets to whatever pages you want, add pages at-will, etc. 06:29 – Rescue Time—Identify where you’re inefficient 07:06 – Text Expander—Save snippets so you don’t have to re-type paragraphs 08:09 – Gmail Canned Responses—a great time saver for email marketing 09:03 – ScheduleOnce – Just a great time saver in terms of booking people Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/22/201610 minutes, 29 seconds
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The Best Way to Research New Blog Topics | Ep. #52

In Episode #52 Neil and Eric discuss the all-too-common challenge of finding great ideas for blog topics. Listen as they share a number of their favorite tools, proven techniques, and secret sources for marquee content. Time Stamped Show Notes:  00:23 – Today’s topic: How to research new blog topics? 00:42 – Hold weekly meetings and crowdsource idea generation 01:00 – You can also tap into your email list 01:50 – Tap into feedly.com 02:05 – Neil only sources his audience for blog/podcast topics 02:31 – What type of problems are you hearing about again and again at conferences and industry events? 02:50 – BuzzSumo and Brian Dean's Skyscraper Technique 04:00 – TrackReddit 04:48 – Tap into article sub-headers and use those sub-headers to create individual posts 05:30 – What have people engaged with in the past? 06:56 – Digital Marketer – Headline Ideas 07:15 – Aaron Ageis Quick Sprout 3 Key Points: Tap into the hive mind (aka the crowd). Listen into your industry’s buzz. Try transforming sub-headers from older content into stand-alone pieces. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/21/20169 minutes, 34 seconds
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How to Get a Lot of Traffic to Your Site without Building Links | Ep. #51

Welcome to The Marketing School Podcast—your 10-minute resource to learn, grown, and nurture your passion for online marketing! Links affect two types of traffic sources: organic traffic and referral traffic. In Episode #51 Eric and Neil discuss how to drive a lot of traffic to your website without building links. Enjoy! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/20/20167 minutes, 50 seconds
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Why Neil & Eric Decided to Do this Podcast | Ep. #50

Welcome to The Marketing School Podcast—your 10-minute resource to learn, grown, and nurture your passion for online marketing! In Episode #50 Eric and Neil discuss why they decided to do this podcast in the first place, what their hesitations were, and the benefits of doing it. Enjoy! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/19/201610 minutes, 21 seconds
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How Often You Should Be Tracking Your Keyword Ranking | Ep. #49

Welcome to The Marketing School Podcast—your 10-minute resource to learn, grown, and nurture your passion for online marketing! In Episode #49 Eric and Neil discuss how often you should be tracking your keyword ranking. Enjoy! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/18/20168 minutes, 19 seconds
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Best Strategies for Studying Your Competitors | Ep. #48

In Episode #48 Neil and Eric discuss their respective strategies for studying competitors. Listen as both hosts explain why examining the competition—while occasionally valuable—is not as helpful as examining customers, and why your big strategy shifts should be determined by YOU as opposed to the competition. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:10 – How much should you focus on your competitors? 00:15 – Neil doesn’t focus on competitors too much 00:29 – Remember that the market is HUGE 00:45 – There’s a LOT of room out there 01:03 – Making a shitload of money as #2 or #3 is awesome—you don’t need to be #1 01:47 – Just focus on building your OWN business 02:12 – SEMrush 02:15 – Use it to gain keen insight into what your competitors are doing 02:49 – AdBeat 02:54 – See what your competitors are doing with more granularity 03:13 – If you’re going to pay attention to competitors, may attention to new products and market shifts 03:55 – If you don’t, you’ll get left behind 04:10 – Don’t sweat the small stuff—look at their roadmap 04:46 – Talk to your customers BEFORE making a big shift 05:05 – As long as you’re talking with your customers, you’ll never miss a beat 05:50 – Don’t do legwork for free 06:35 – When all you do is monitor your competitors, you’re playing a constant game of catch-up 3 Key Points: When it comes to competitors, only pay attention to their new products and market shifts—the rest is small potatoes. You do NOT need be #1. Never forget the market is HUGE. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/17/20168 minutes, 12 seconds
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Neil & Eric's Top 10 Plugins for WordPress | Ep. #47

In Episode #47 Neil and Eric walk through their Top 10 Plugins for WordPress—they’re not only talk about the plugins and their features, but best practices for making the most of these WP add-ons.  Time Stamped Show Notes:  00:15 – Sharing the Top 5 Wordpress Plugins 00:35 – Yoast SEO plugin 01:03 – ThriveLeads is all about content upgrades 01:20 – Allows for opt-ins that are relevant to specific content topics 01:52 – Allows for the addition of an easy CTA for every post 02:02 – Pretty Link 02:09 – If you’re promoting someone else’s product as an affiliate, you can cloak the affiliate link 02:47 – Also great for Facebook ads 03:03 – PolyLang 03:13 – Requires more work, but it creates SERIOUS ROI 03:49 – Most people don’t speak English, yet most of the content available is in English 04:16 – Manual translate your content 05:05 – CoSchedule 05:19 – A wordpress plugin that organizes everything into an editorial calendar 06:56 – WPSmush 07:09 – Condenses images to make to help pages load faster 07:12 – WordPress Popular posts 07:47 – link every page to popular posts 08:20 – WP Checklist 08:26 – Creates a checklist for each and every piece of content 09:20 – HelloBar Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/16/201610 minutes, 34 seconds
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How to Measure the Results of Your Content Marketing | Ep. #46

In Episode #46 Neil and Eric explain how to measure the results of your content marketing efforts. Listen as Neil and Eric illustrate why measuring your content marketing, while important, isn’t necessarily KEY until your content marketing and its reach has hit a certain level of exposure. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:30 – How to measure the results of your content marketing efforts 00:40 – What gets measured gets managed 00:55 – One thing you can do?—start simple. Track what’s important using a spreadsheet 01:45 – With content marketing, it takes time to measure results so be patient 01:50 – Neil never measures ROI from content marketing 02:25 – When you’re spending your OWN time on content marketing, there’s virtually no cost 02:45 – Content marketing is a LONG-TERM play 03:00 – As long as traffic keeps going up, you’ll be able to find a way to monetize 03:20 – Once traffic exceeds 10,000, start collecting emails 04:15 – Calculated Risk 04:55 – Content marketing is a 12-18 month journey before you see any traction 05:35 – Think of content marketing like you think of PR 06:35 – Writing eCommerce posts didn’t get the most traction…but they were the most loyal 06:50 – Moral of the story, buzz does not necessarily equate to sales 07:58 – Each visitor isn’t the same, attract the RIGHT type of readers 08:28 – Cyfe will allow you to build out dashboards with ease 09:10 – Make something people want before you start measuring 3 Key Points: Content marketing takes time, there won’t be short term wins. Attracting the RIGHT type of readers is more important than attractive LOTS of readers. What gets measured gets managed. Resources Mentioned: Calculated Risk – Blog from a WSJ journalist CYFE – Social media, analytics, marketing, sales, support, infrastructure... all in one place. Track your entire business in real-time. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/15/201610 minutes, 19 seconds
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Why Getting Testimonials for Your Business Is so Important | Ep. #45

In Episode #45 Neil and Eric talk testimonials—what they are, why they’re important, and how you can go about collecting them for your business. Listen as Neil and Eric share their personal experience with testimonials—both good and bad—and illustrate why you should never create a fake testimonial. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:30 – How you can get testimonials from your customers 00:39 – Testimonials are KEY because they do all the hard legwork in terms of winning new business 01:28 – Add company badges and testimonials to your homepage 01:49 – YesInsights 02:39 – Email people asking for feedback 03:03 – Roughly 3 people out of every 100 will give you feedback…at least one of those should be good enough for a testimonial 04:32 – A testimonial will give you a conversion lift of around 8% to 10% 05:19 – Net Promoter Score 06:05 – Be sure to ASK people if you can use testimonials…if you don’t, you can get in BIG trouble 06:15 – However, when it comes to logos, it’s better to ask for forgiveness than it is to ask for permission 07:14 – Do NOT make-up testimonials 08:15 – Bottom line?—testimonials are powerful and awesome, but you need to be careful when using them 3 Key Points: Don’t make up a testimonial—people will see it from a mile away. Always ask permission before using a testimonial. Testimonials will help your conversions, but not by any astronomical amount…10% if you’re lucky. Resources Mentioned: YesInsights – Get Customer feedback with simple one-click surveys. Net Promoter Score – A management tool that can be used to gauge the loyalty of a firm's customer relationships Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/14/20169 minutes, 29 seconds
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Neil & Eric's Personal Strategies for Creating Successful Blogs | Ep. #44

In Episode #44 Neil and Eric talk about generating more blog topics for your website—why it’s so important and the tools you can use to ensure your content is always fresh. Listen as they share their personal strategies for creating winning blog content that’s not only interesting to them, but interesting to their readers. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:30 – Generating more (and more exciting) blog topics 00:37 – Use BuzzSumo 00:53 – Take what BuzzSumo gives you and IMPROVE upon it 01:54 – Look at posts that are fairly new 02:20 – Take the sub-headers and turn those into individual posts 02:58 – Use Google News or Trends to see what’s hot 03:23 -- Learn how to write content that’s fresh AND informative 04:00 – The internal search feature on your website isn’t sexy, but it is valuable 04:35 – Go to NeilPatel.com in the footer click on TOOLS and then type in your competitor’s URLs 05:00 – Don’t copy your competition, outperform them 05:55 – Convince and Convert 06:30 – Look into your analytics and figure out which of your posts have done well—find the key elements and piggyback off them for new content 07:48 – Feed.ly 08:10 – Whenever you’re coming up with new ideas, you need to strike while the iron is hot or keep a running inventory of those ideas 3 Key Points: YouTube advertising is cheap right now but it won’t be forever. Someone else’s laziness is your competitive advantage. When your ad doesn’t resonate, retarget, retarget, retarget! Resources Mentioned: BuzzSumo – A valuable took Neil and Eric use to identify trending blog topics Convince and Convert – Strategic advisors that work with world-class organizations to make digital marketing and customer experiences remarkable Feedly – Organize and share relevant news stories Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/13/201610 minutes, 23 seconds
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How to Use YouTube to Generate More Revenue | Ep. #43

In Episode #43 Neil and Eric hammer out the realities surrounding YouTube advertising. Want the two-word summary?—it’s awesome! YouTube advertising is one of the easiest ways to revolutionize your business, listen as Neil and Eric show you how. Time Stamped Show Notes:  00:30 – Does YouTube advertising REALLY work for your business? 00:38 – It’s a hidden GEM! 00:55 – Any time you’re running display, you’re looking for TRACTION more than anything 01:45 – Going all-in with YouTube advertising saved a company 02:10 – At CrazyEgg, YouTube advertising generated more revenue in one month than any other medium 02:52 – Check out Tai Lopez 03:33 – YouTube advertising is extremely profitable—but it is expensive to set up and it’s a lot of work 04:05 – Bid on pre-roll and search ads 04:40 – Leads coming in at less than $1 a pop 05:10 – For Growth Everywhere, we’re targeting entrepreneurial viewers 05:39 – Other people being lazy is your opportunity 06:41 – The key to getting an add that works really well is answering objections 07:47 – When people watch your ad and don’t buy, hit them with another ad, retarget them 08:30 – Get in on YouTube ads while the costs are low 3 Key Points: YouTube advertising is cheap right now but it won’t be forever. Someone else’s laziness is your competitive advantage. When your ad doesn’t resonate, retarget, retarget, retarget! Resources Mentioned: Tai Lopez – A guy who did YouTube advertising RIGHT Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/12/20169 minutes, 39 seconds
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Neil & Eric's Favorite Marketing Tools (and Why) | Ep. #42

Welcome to The Marketing School Podcast—your 10-minute resource to learn, grown, and nurture your passion for online marketing! In Episode #42 Eric and Neil discuss their favorite marketing tools, like Infusionsoft & LeadPages—and why. Enjoy! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/11/201611 minutes, 9 seconds
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Simple Strategies to Improve Your Lead Generation | Ep. #41

In Episode #41 Neil and Eric talk about how to generate more leads. Neil stresses the importance of not just getting people to sign up, but getting qualified leads that are viable for your business. Learn as they share. Time Stamped Show Notes:  00:30 – How to generate more leads for your website 00:39 – Tools you can use 00:40 – Hello Bar 00:45 – SumoMe 01:03 – Figure out why someone should become a lead 01:19 – Give something to convert them into a lead 02:15 – Make sure content is categorized 02:35 – Segmenting your audience 02:57 – Example on marketing funnel post 03:15 – Give a bonus on the topic 03:39 – Sending people to case studies 04:33 – It’s about getting qualified leads 05:01 – Taking people down to a long funnel 05:16 – Putting click to action after getting leads to sign up 05:35 – Drip and Infusionsoft 05:50 – Make sure to segment people from your website 06:04 – Lead scores 06:39 – Breaking leads into multiple steps 07:14 – Try storytelling as a strategy 07:53 – Test your call-to-action buttons 08:59 – Let them fill out what they want to fill out 09:20 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Give something to people to convert them into a lead. It’s not about having a lot of leads; it’s about getting qualified leads. Storytelling is a strategy that engages people to convert. Resources Mentioned: Hello Bar – tool to collect more emails SumoMe – tool for having takeovers or pop-ups Drip – email service provider Infusionsoft – another email service provider Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/10/201610 minutes, 21 seconds
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7 Simple SEO Tactics for Increasing Your Web Traffic | Ep. #40

In Episode #40 Neil and Eric discuss the 7 simple SEO tactics for increasing your web traffic. Neil shares the reason for his long blog posts and why you should link them to your most popular page. Learn how to optimize your website’s exposure with these easy, non-technical steps. Time Stamped Show Notes:  00:29 – 7 Simple SEO tactics to sky rocket your traffic 00:49 – Linking to your most popular pages 01:19 – Make sure to link on every blog post 01:29 – Featured snippets 01:53 – How to Rank Zero 02:01 – Make sure you have a H1 title and tag 02:19 – Google’s role 03:01 – Click through rates 03:18 – Optimizing title tags 03:48 – Think of title tags as human 04:14 – People love to Google, “What is SEO?” 04:27 – Second order page scraping 04:37 – Getting into Google search console 05:25 – Google likes to audition you 05:50 – Neil’s loooong blog posts 06:05 – More keywords you have, more long tail terms 06:38 – More detailed content, more sure traffic 07:02 – Transcribing videos 07:05 – Rev.com 07:15 – Search engines can’t crawl videos 07:29 – Google image search 07:57 – Naming your image files properly 08:30 – Optimize image file names and alt tags 08:44 – End of today’s episode 3 Key Points: Link all blog posts to the most popular page you have. Optimize titles, tags, and images. Transcribe videos for content. Resources Mentioned: How to Rank Zero – read on how to optimize your title and tag Google – the most used search engine Rev.com –for transcribing videos Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/9/20169 minutes, 45 seconds
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How to Generate Sales Through Webinars | Ep. #39

Welcome to The Marketing School Podcast—your 10-minute resource to learn, grown, and nurture your passion for online marketing! In Episode #39 Eric and Neil discuss why webinars are great for generating sales. Enjoy! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/8/201610 minutes, 54 seconds
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How to Promote Your Blog Post on a Tight Budget | Ep. #38

In Episode #38 Eric and Neil teach you how to promote a blog post. Whether you have a tight budget or an endless one, one of these plans will help you get people to read your content and share it. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:24 – How to promote a blog post 00:43 – In the beginning, 80% of your time should be spent on promotion. 01:00 – Find people who have already shared content 01:15 – Use Buzzsumo and Twitter 01:50 – Think about how you can stand out. 02:10 – Link out to influencers within the blog post. 02:55 – Link out ten times for every 1000 words. 03:10 – Linking to companies. 03:28 – Paid social ads. 03:40 – A huge chunk of funds go to promotion. 04:14 – Drive people to your site using Facebook. 04:29 – Also use Google. 04:40 – Figure out how to write amazing headlines 05:00 – Copyblogger Headline Formulas 05:30 – Headlines make a huge difference! 05:45 – Portent Headline Generator 06:05 – Build up a group of people that will help promote your content. 06:35 – It will give you the initial boost with your posts. 07:15 – Meeting people at conferences and build relationships. 07:40 – One guy who had a smart strategy reaching out to Eric and Neil. 08:10 – Take a look at Gmail advertising. 08:35 – A lot of targeting options. 08:58 – Two Facebook strategies 09:08 – Boosting posts 09:23 – Buying page likes 09:55 – Not all of your posts will be a hit. 10:23 – Be creative and listen to digital marketers about how to boost posts. 11:00 – That’s the end of today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Don’t make crappy infographics. Contact people who shared the original source of your graphic, and invite them to share your design. If you use infographics effectively, your site’s rankings will skyrocket. Resources Mentioned: Buzzsumo and Twitter – How to find people who have shared certain content Facebook and Google – Create paid social ads Copyblogger Headline Formulas – Create effective headlines Portent Headline Generator – Generate intriguing headlines on any topic Gmail advertising – Create extremely targeted ads Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/7/201612 minutes, 1 second
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How to Create an Infographic that Drives Up Traffic on Your Site | Ep. #37

In Episode #37 Eric and Neil discuss the value of a good infographic. Neil has seen more traffic and backlinks from infographics than from anything else. Learn how you can create an all-star graphic that drives up traffic on your site. Time Stamped Show Notes:  00:24 – What goes into creating a viral infographic 00:40 – Links effect Google rankings 00:53 – Take complex info and make it visual, and people will link to it. 01:15 – Your rankings will skyrocket 01:30 – For Neil, backlinks and traffic have come mostly from infographics. 02:00 – There are a lot of crappy infographics. 02:10 – Start at Visual.ly to see examples of good infographics. 02:40 – Pull out elements that work in those designs. 02:50 – Dribbble is another resource to contact designers. 03:17 – The first step is to get good data. 03:28 – Get a researcher off of Upwork to collect and outlined data. 03:45 – Don’t have more than six main points. 04:05 – Flow these points into a story. 04:25 – Publish the blog and get an embed code generator so that people can share your graphic. 05:00 – You need to go to Buzzsumo to find a good topic. 05:25 – Upwork is a great way to keep your costs low. 06:08 – Their friend uses 99designs for his infographics. 06:30 – How did your infographic go viral? 06:45 – Find data from other sources. 07:00 – See who shared that original data on Ahrefs. 07:20 – Email those people to ask them to share your infographic. 07:52 – Reach out to people that linked to the original article. 08:40 – Think about repurposing your infographics 09:00 – It makes it worth the time and money. 09:38 – That’s the end of today’s episode! 3 Key Points: Don’t make crappy infographics. Contact people who shared the original source of your graphic, and invite them to share your design. If you use infographics effectively, your site’s rankings will skyrocket. Resources Mentioned: Visual.ly and Dribbble – See examples of good design Upwork – Hire researchers and designers Buzzsumo – Find a good topic for your infographic 99designs – Another tool to hire designers and get inspiration Ahrefs – See who’s sharing certain articles and posts Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/6/201610 minutes, 38 seconds
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Best Process to Create Blog Posts that Convert Customers | Ep. #36

In Episode #36 Eric and Neil talk about why you should create blog posts, and what the best process is to do it. Learn the tricks of the pros, and find out what resources are available to you to make your blog writing not only entertaining or educational but actually capable of converting customers. Time Stamped Show Notes:  00:24 – How to write amazing blog posts 00:35 – Educate and provide great information, and people will see you as an expert. 00:55 – People will share you and refer friends to you. 01:15 – The number one way they generate sign-ups for multiple companies. 01:20 – Thomas Tunguz’s Post 01:55 – The effects of content marketing over time 02:05 – It’s like compounding interest. 02:34 – You need one thing that stands out. 02:45 – Long-form blog posts backed by data. 03:04 – Not just content for content’s sake. 03:15 – Show something unique and useful. 03:29 – eHow is a great example of what you shouldn’t do. 04:12 – WaitButWhy.com 04:25 – Humor and long-form articles with stick figures 04:50 – Updating sites over time 05:26 – Write in a conversational tone. 06:18 – Engaging the audience and then going into your topic 06:45 – The intro, body, and conclusion 07:20 – End your blog post with a question. 07:45 – Don’t forget your conclusion! People will ready your conclusion first. 08:20 – WP blog checklists on WordPress 08:54 – Design Pickle for unlimited new images 09:13 – Stock Unlimited for stock images 09:30 – Hemingwayapp.com 10:04 – Learn how to educate and convert customers. 10:28 – Create an actual process. 10:42 – That’s the end of this episode! 3 Key Points: Content marketing will have a compounding effect on your sales. Structure your article with an intro, body and conclusion. Use a conversational tone and be unique. Resources Mentioned: Thomas Tunguz’s Post – Learn about the very real effects of content marketing WaitButWhy.com – An example of a unique and entertaining blog WP blog checklists – Stay organized with your writing process Design Pickle and Stock Unlimited – Sources for images to add to your blog Hemingwayapp.com – Learn what you need to change in your own writing to actually engage customers Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/5/201611 minutes, 35 seconds
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Are Marketing Certifications Worth It? | Ep. #35

In Episode #35 Eric and Neil debate whether marketing certifications are worth it—and here’s a hint: they’re not! Certifications are much like college degrees. They may get you in the right direction, but they will not give you the real experience that you need. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:24 – Are marketing certifications worth it? No! 00:45 – Most certifications take very little effort. 01:00 – It teaches you nothing. 01:15 – You need practical experience. 01:30 – One example of someone on Neil’s team 01:50 – It comes down to experience. 01:58 – Eric tried to get everyone on his team certified, but that didn’t really help anything. 02:35 – You’re better off learning on your own. 03:00 – Prove that you have real world skills. 03:10 – Certification is a starting point. It does not qualify you. 03:30 – Certifications are like college degrees. 03:45 – Neil’s friend who hires kids from Stanford. 04:05 – They are generating zero sales. 04:35 – It’s a resume builder, but it won’t help your business. 05:00 – Neil’s first experience with internet marketing as an intern. 05:45 – Internships give you real experience. 06:05 – Look for a free internship first. 06:25 – Employers don’t want to have to hold your hand. 07:00 – Don’t waste your time with certifications. 07:55 – That’s the end of this episode! 3 Key Points: Certifications just teach you how to memorize things. You need to get real, practical experience. Don’t waste your time with certifications! Resources Mentioned: N/A Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/4/20168 minutes, 57 seconds
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How to Perform a Competitive Analysis | Ep. #34

In Episode #34 Eric and Neil discuss how to perform a competitive analysis. This process is not just a way to steal from your competitors—it’s also a great way to motivate your team to see where you’re lacking and start making changes. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:22 – How you can do a competitive analysis. 00:45 – If you use a tool like SEMrush or Ahrefs, you can find top performing pages. 01:10 – See what you can steal from those pages. 01:45 – An example: Companies using a hub-and-spoke model 02:40 – The BuiltWith Tool 03:04 – WhatRunsWhere captures your competition’s ads 03:20 –SEMrush tells you the keywords your customers are bidding on. 04:19 – Using ahrefs to look at a monthly graph and see how many links your competitor is adding 05:20 – Moz to compare competitors side by side 05:50 – You can show your team where you are lacking and ultimately drive action. 06:30 – Go to NeilPatel.com for his social media analysis tool. 07:35 – Use SimilarWeb to see even more details of your competitors. 08:15 – Don’t do too much at once. 08:25 – Pick one category and compare what you’re doing to your competitors. 08:45 – See you tomorrow! 3 Key Points: Make yourself aware of the resources available to you for competitive analyses. Use competitive analysis to drive your own team to change. Pick one marketing category at a time to see what your competitors are doing. Resources Mentioned: SEMrush, Ahrefs, BuiltWith, WhatRunsWhere, Moz, and SimilarWeb – All valuable resources to help you see what your competitors are doing for their marketing. NeilPatel.com – Access to a social media analysis tool Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/3/20169 minutes, 44 seconds
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Driving Traffic with Affiliate Marketing | Ep. #33

In Episode #33 Eric and Neil discuss affiliate marketing. This marketing tactic, when pursued correctly, can be a very lucrative method for driving traffic. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:22 – What is affiliate marketing? 00:30 – Performance marketing. Someone else pushes your product. 01:00 – The seller collects the margin. 01:35 – There is a risk, but it can be very lucrative. 01:57 – Great opportunity if you don’t want to pay for marketing. 02:20 – Google search for affiliate networks and reach out to them. 02:40 – Release offers. 03:30 – Don’t jump the gun! 03:50 – Avoid legal battles and have good quality control. 04:10 – Use CallRail, LeadDyno, HasOffers 04:30 – Monitor the ads that affiliates are running. 05:00 – Bad traffic will give you bad reviews. 05:30 – The bigger the affiliate, the better. 05:45 – You need a strong website to give them a strong return. 06:10 – Read Affiliate Program Management: An Hour a Day 06:30 – If you’re starting out, affiliate marketing is a great way to start out. 07:10 – Learn more online about finding affiliates. 07:35 – Partners aiming for the same thing. 08:20 – Build a relationship. 08:45 – Rate and review our podcast! 3 Key Points: Affiliate marketing is a great way to start out! Make sure that you make smart decisions to avoid legal battles and maintain quality control. Look at affiliate marketing as a partnership, and foster that relationship. Resources Mentioned: CallRail, LeadDyno, HasOffers – Tools to help you with quality control. Read Affiliate Program Management: An Hour a Day Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/2/20169 minutes, 43 seconds
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How to Effectively Leverage Influencer Marketing | Ep. #32

In Episode #32 Eric and Neil describe influencer marketing and teach you the most effective way to use it for your product. If you thought influencer marketing wasn’t for your new company, think again. It’s a lot easier than it may seem. Time Stamped Show Notes:  00:22 – What is influencer marketing? 00:35 – The Beats by Dre example 00:57 – Famous and popular people using products to attract more customers 01:30 – How can you leverage influencer marketing? 01:45 – Paying models per post. 02:10 – The numbers can be very lucrative for your company. 03:00 – One key thing: How loyal is someone’s following? 03:50 – Don’t pick the influencers with the biggest following. Look at their followers’ engagement. 04:25 – Buying ads in bulk packages 04:50 – You don’t have to reach out to these influencers on their own. Use Famebit.com. 05:50 – Make sure your influencer is the right fit for your product. 06:25 – Sporadic posts don’t have a big impact. 06:40 – A consistent weekly post will have a bigger impact. 07:20 – Using a specific coupon with influencer marketing 07:40 – You can track that ad’s success. 08:00 – See you tomorrow! 3 Key Points: You can leverage influencer marketing to bring in a lot of revenue. Look at someone’s follower loyalty—not the number of followers. Consistent posts will have a bigger impact. Resources Mentioned: Famebit.com – A great place to start when you are first getting into influencer marketing. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/1/20168 minutes, 59 seconds
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How to Find a Great Consultant | Ep. #31

In Episode #31 Eric and Neil teach you how to find a great consultant. They’ll discuss different sites and sources to find contracted workers and how you can find people with high-quality work for a low price. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:22 – How you can find a great consultant. 00:40 – Where can you find them? 00:54 – ProBlogger, AngelList, Hired.com, Crew.co 01:03 – You need a great process. 01:45 – Go to Upwork.com. 02:00 – Look for people related to the task you need done, and look over their reviews and portfolio. 02:25 – Be specific with what you need done. 02:45 – You will find people who are creative and are a good fit. 03:15 – Find out quickly who’s qualified. 03:30 – One of Eric and Neil’s main developers is a contracted worker. 04:36 – Another contracted worker from Growth Everywhere 05:05 – Use LinkedIn and search for people that work at your competition. 06:00 – Little to no risk. 06:24 – Force Hiring, from The Sale Acceleration Formula 07:40 – Reach out to people on LinkedIn. 08:10 – Don’t hire people from major cities. 09:15 – Get work done for a lot cheaper. 09:30 – Subscribe to our podcast learn more! 3 Key Points: Use hiring sites to find qualified workers. Create a process that will help you identify a good fit. Hire people in small cities, where the cost of living is lower. Resources Mentioned: ProBlogger, AngelList, Hired.com, Crew.co, Upwork.com, Growth Everywhere, and LinkedIn – Reliable sites that will help you find great workers The Sale Acceleration Formula – A sales book that teaches about Force Hiring Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/31/201610 minutes, 22 seconds
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How to Cut Your Google AdWords Costs | Ep. #30

Welcome to The Marketing School Podcast—your 10-minute resource to learn, grown, and nurture your passion for online marketing! In Episode #30 Eric and Neil continue the discussion from yesterday and talk about how to cut your Google AdWords costs. Enjoy! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/30/201611 minutes, 44 seconds
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How to Cut Your Facebook Advertising Costs | Ep. #29

Welcome to The Marketing School Podcast—your 10-minute resource to learn, grown, and nurture your passion for online marketing! In Episode #29 Eric and Neil discuss how to cut your Facebook advertising costs. Enjoy! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/29/201611 minutes, 39 seconds
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How to Market ANY Product without Funding | Ep. #28

In Episode #28 Eric and Neil teach you how to market ANY product without any funding. Get your product out there and generate more traffic without spending a dime. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:22 – How you can market anything with no budget 00:50 – SEO and content: Setting a foundation for your site 01:55 – See what people search for on Quora 02:20 – Look for the most popular questions, and create content 02:40 – You’ll get a lot of search traffic 02:50 – Make sure it’s relevant to your business. 03:00 – Marketing and sales go hand in hand 03:25 – Reach out to people 03:40 – Use emailhunter.co and LinkedIn 03:55 – Layer on Clearbit to find out who is using your website 04:05 – Make sure you are set up to develop a retarget list 04:25 – Joining the LinkedIn groups that are related to what you do 04:50 – Don’t just be self-promotional 05:18 – Answering questions on Quora and other sites 05:45 – Your own site is the foundation 06:00 – Try Reddit, Growth Hackers, Inbound.org 06:20 – Get on podcasts 06:35 – Getting interviewed can be highly profitable 06:50 – How to use Twitter 07:00 – Find the top keywords in your industry at Buzzsumo 07:25 – Collect an email list from Twitter and send out your article 08:40 – It’s a really effective strategy 09:00 – Use social channels like Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube 09:45 – You will be able to stand out 10:00 – Be sure to subscribe to The Marketing School! 3 Key Points: SEO and your content are the foundation for your site. Marketing and sales work together. Use social channels to set yourself apart from your competitors. Resources Mentioned: Quora – A site that you can use to see what the popular questions are that people have right now. emailhunter.co and LinkedIn – Tools to find people and build a prospecting list Clearbit – A tool to help you track who visits your site Reddit, Growth Hackers, Inbound.org – Sites you can put your content on Buzzsumo – Find the top keywords in your industry Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube – Social channels that you should utilize in order to stand out Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/28/201610 minutes, 55 seconds
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The Secret to Collecting More Email Signups | Ep. #27

In Episode #27 Eric and Neil give you some secrets to collecting more email signups. They’ll provide you with some useful tools, and they teach what makes someone want to give you their email. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:22 – How you can collect more email signups 00:38 – The importance of emails 01:15 – You have more control over your audience 01:25 – The easy way is to use an exit pop-up 02:00 – Hello Bar is a great place to start 02:25 – You can also use SumoMe 02:30 – Adding content upgrades to your posts 03:00 – Drive up your conversion rate 03:10 – Page takeovers 03:25 – Blends in with design and doesn’t look like a pop-up 03:50 – The power of a specific page takeover 04:30 – Use eBooks to generate traffic 05:10 – eBooks and partnerships 05:35 – Collect thousands of emails in a short time 05:45 – A helpful article on how to get tons of emails 06:33 – Building a product and using it to drive leads 07:15 – Tools are one of the most effective ways to collect emails 07:40 – It’s a way to give people value 07:50 – Animated GIFs for page takeovers 08:22 – Join us tomorrow! 3 Key Points: Using an exit pop-up is the easiest way to collect more emails. Use products to drive leads. Offer people something a value. That will make them actually want to give you their email. Resources Mentioned: ConversionXL, Conversion Rate Experts, and Swiped.co – Tools to help you run tests on your site Wayback Machine – How to see what successful sites have done over time Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/27/20169 minutes, 20 seconds
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Neil & Eric's Best Unexpected CRO Wins | Ep. #26

In Episode #26 Eric and Neil talk about their CRO “wins.” These unexpected successes drove more traffic and closed more sales. Learn what you can do to see the same results. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:22 – The best unexpected/weird CRO wins 00:39 – Conversion rate optimization: CRO 01:15 – SEO and CRO go hand in hand 01:30 – How Eric made transcripts for videos to boost SEO 02:10 – Letting people “log in” with Facebook, Twitter, or Google instead of using form fields 03:00 – Moving products out of the eye frames 03:40 – Using a story format 04:20 – There are a lot of tests you can run 04:30 – ConversionXL, Conversion Rate Experts, and Swiped.co 04:40 – The Wayback Machine 04:58 – Check out Google Search Console 05:10 – Take the keywords from Google and run a test 05:35 – See an increase in traffic after 30 days 06:06 – A final test: update posts over and over 06:40 – Updated posts move higher in the rankings 07:15 – Leave us a rating or review! Let us know what you like and what you don’t! 3 Key Points: SEO and CRO go hand in hand. Use stories to get better results. Update your posts to move them higher up in the rankings. Resources Mentioned: ConversionXL, Conversion Rate Experts, and Swiped.co – Tools to help you run tests on your site Wayback Machine – How to see what successful sites have done over time Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/26/20168 minutes, 24 seconds
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How to Monetize Your Blog | Ep. #25

In Episode #25 Eric and Neil talk about how to monetize your blog. If you’re a passionate blogger with a good following, it’s time to start elevating your blog to a potential revenue source. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:22 – The best ways to monetize your blog 00:35 – Look into affiliate marketing or performance marketing 01:10 – Collect money from sales 01:17 – ClickBank, Commission Junction, Share A Sale, Skimlinks 01:29 – Avoid ads at all costs 01:50 – You’ll make the least amount of money from ads 02:00 – Generate an email list 02:15 – You can sell your products through your email list 02:35 – Continually market to those people 02:45 – The concept of courses 03:00 – People making seven figures a year 03:20 – An example with eBooks and courses 03:57 – Don’t be too aggressive at the beginning. Wait for a loyal audience. 04:25 – Collect leads 04:45 – Take your blog content and create lead pages 04:55 – How to drive traffic to your lead page 05:45 – Monetizing a blog takes time. Think about your value to others first. 06:20 – Don’t push anything until you have a loyal following. 06:50 – Survey your audience to find out what problems they are facing. 07:10 – Work to solve those problems. 08:12 – Get people to commit before you launch your service. 09:00 – See you in tomorrow’s episode! 3 Key Points: Avoid ads at all costs. Generate a following before you push sales. Develop eBooks, courses, and other services that you can promote to people on your email list. Resources Mentioned: ClickBank, Commission Junction, Share A Sale, and Skimlinks – Resources to help you get into affiliate marketing with your blog Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/25/20169 minutes, 57 seconds
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Neil & Eric's Biggest Marketing Failures | Ep. #24

Welcome to The Marketing School Podcast—your resource to learn, grown, and nurture your passion for online marketing! In Episode #24 Eric and Neil share their biggest marketing failures -- and the lessons they learned from them. Enjoy! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/24/201610 minutes, 2 seconds
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Is it Worth it to Attend Marketing Events? | Ep. #23

Welcome to The Marketing School Podcast—your resource to learn, grown, and nurture your passion for online marketing! In Episode #23 Eric and Neil help you figure out whether it's actually worth it to attend marketing events. The biggest mistake that people make when they go to a marketing conference is that they don't have a value proposition.  Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/23/201610 minutes, 41 seconds
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The Importance of Being a T-shaped Marketer | Ep. #22

Welcome to The Marketing School Podcast—your resource to learn, grown, and nurture your passion for online marketing! In Episode #22 Eric and Neil discuss the importance of being a t-shaped marketer. There are specialists and there are t-shaped marketers -- also called growth hackers -- who understand a lot of different concepts of digital marketing. Enjoy! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/22/20169 minutes, 10 seconds
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Why You Should Be Doing A/B Testing | Ep. #21

Welcome to The Marketing School Podcast—your resource to learn, grown, and nurture your passion for online marketing! In Episode #21 Eric and Neil talk about what A/B testing is and why you should be doing it. Enjoy! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/21/201610 minutes, 43 seconds
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How to Become a Better Marketer | Ep. #20

In Episode #20 Eric and Neil teach you how to become a better marketer. Start taking advantage of new technology and new strategies, and study the marketing tactics of the pros. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:25 – How to become a better marketer 00:50 – Talking to the highest performers 01:20 – Find what’s working and what’s not 01:38 – Learning through reading 01:45 – Looking for case studies and then trying it out yourself 02:30 – Look for recent studies 03:00 – Where to find these case studies 03:10 – land-book.com, swiped.co, Growth Hacker 04:00 – What Runs Where, Which Test Won 04:30 – Looking for innovative stuff 04:40 – Infographics that are animated 05:30 – Going to social sites to see what’s new and replicating those strategies 06:30 – Having the right mindset 06:40 – Persistence and stubbornness 08:00 – Don’t give up too quickly 08:15 – Look at your data and survey your customers 09:00 – Find out where people are dropping off and why they aren’t buying 09:20 – Quantitative and qualitative data 09:50 – Develop an experimentation process (Brian Balfour’s blog post) 10:50 – Subscribe to get more marketing tactics! 3 Key Points: Connect with high performers to see what’s working for them. Read case studies and model successful marketing strategies. Analyze your data and survey your customers. Resources Mentioned: land-book.com, swiped.co, Growth Hacker, What Runs Where, and Which Test Won – Numerous resources to find marketing case studies and learn what the top marketing campaigns are doing Brian Balfour’s blog post – Tips to develop your experimentation process Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/20/201611 minutes, 49 seconds
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The Best Tactics to Market Your Consulting Company | Ep. #19

In Episode #19 Eric and Neil give you the ins and outs of marketing your consulting company. From when you’re first starting out to when you have a more stable revenue, they’ll teach you the best tactics to get more leads fast. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:25 – How to market a consulting company 00:55 – Blogging to get more traffic 01:28 – Content marketing is the number-one channel for leads 01:40 – In the beginning, you need to generate revenue as quick as possible. 01:50 – Identifying your ideal clients 02:15 – Finding the smaller companies, and showing them how they can improve 03:00 – Sending that info out to multiple employees and their investors 03:50 – Do the things most people aren’t willing to do 04:00 – Using webinars once you have money coming in 04:37 – Creating a tool 05:20 – Associating yourself with the biggest brands 06:25 – Podcasting can lead to business opportunities 07:15 – Using videos to show how you analyze websites 08:15 – Specialization 08:30 – Find a niche for your company 09:15 – See you at our next episode! 3 Key Points: Start with content marketing. Do the things that most people aren’t willing to do so that you can get your foot in the door. Offer free tools and videos to help people see the value that you are providing. Resources Mentioned: N/A Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/19/201610 minutes, 13 seconds
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How to Get People to Open Your Emails | Ep. #18

In Episode #18 Eric and Neil talk about how to get people to open up your emails. They’ll teach you how to up your open rates and avoid the spam folder. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:25 – How to get more people to open up your email. 00:50 – Don’t just test the subject line 01:05 – The sender name makes a huge impact 02:10 – Use a person’s name or a company name 02:30 – What are good open rates? 02:40 – Look at unique opens. 03:00 – Don’t let your open rates drop under 20% 03:20 – Remove people who aren’t opening your emails for several months 03:40 – Don’t waste money sending emails to people who aren’t interested 04:00 – Maropost and Infusionsoft 04:15 – An email hack 04:25 – Put emojis in your subject line to get people’s attention 05:00 – Lower-cased, casual subject lines 05:50 – Examples of good subject lines 07:00 – Personalized subject lines, using the first name 07:40 – It makes it more relevant 09:10 – Doing something that makes you stand out 09:25 – Watch out for being marked as spam 10:20 – See you tomorrow at our next episode! 3 Key Points: Don’t let your open rate fall below 20%. Look at your subject line as well as the sender name that you use. Make your subject line unique and personal. Resources Mentioned: Maropost and Infusionsoft – programs to use for sending out emails Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/18/201611 minutes, 23 seconds
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#17: How to Create a Marketing Funnel for Best Results

In Episode #17 Eric and Neil explain what a marketing funnel is. Then they’ll walk you through how to create your own marketing funnel, with advice on automated tools to help you get the best results.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:23 – What is a marketing funnel? 00:25 – Google a “marketing funnel” and see Neil’s site at the top 01:00 – Funneling down from 100 to one or two people 01:44 – A marketing funnel is a great way to get people to convert 01:55 – The chances of a random person on the street to agree to marry you vs. agree to go on a date with you 02:50 – Getting to know your visitors over time 03:10 – Collect emails and educate people to build trust 03:28 – They will be much more likely to say ‘yes’ a month or so later 02:55 – The top of the funnel 04:12 – The middle of the funnel 04:33 – The bottom of the funnel, closing them on an offer 04:49 – The importance of collecting emails 05:02 – Drip is an easy email automation tool 05:20 – Acquired by Leadpages 05:28 – Infusionsoft has more advanced features 05:40 – An example of how the tool is used 06:20 – Tracking what type of emails people open 06:50 – Getting people involved in a free trial 07:25 – Taking them through multiple funnels 07:55 – Infusionsoft lets you track everything so that you can use multiple funnels 09:00 – You don’t have to start out with an advanced method 09:25 – Simple processes when you’re starting out 10:00 – Use software later on to stay organized 11:20 – Keep it simple and make it more complex as it is successful 10:54 – We’ll see you in the next episode! 3 Key Points: A marketing funnel is a strategy to get people to convert. The funnel is divided into three processes, at the top, middle, and bottom of the funnel. Start out with a simple funnel, and adjust that funnel until you see success. Then you can start to make your marketing funnel more complex. Resources Mentioned: Drip, Leadpages, and Infusionsoft: Automated marketing tools Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/17/201611 minutes, 53 seconds
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#16: Creating Great Links that Boost Your Website's Ranking

In Episode #16 Eric and Neil talk about how to create great links that boost your website’s ranking. Hear about specific strategies that you can implement to create stellar links with high relevancy. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:23 – What goes into a great link? 00:40 – The more people link to you, the better you will rank. 00:55 – Not all links are created equal. 01:20 – Look for domain authority 02:00 – Look at how relevant a link is 02:30 – Linking sites with related topics 02:55 – Do-follow links vs. no-follow links 03:50 – Study by Moz: The effects of links and where you’re linking from 04:30 – How easy is it for someone to build a certain link? 05:05 – Google knows the difference between user-generated content and non-user-generated content 05:30 – Links that can’t be easily manipulated are much more powerful. 06:00 – Don’t make too many links too quickly. 06:38 – Continuing with the same velocity will eventually make your ranking jump 07:00 – Stay consistent with your speed as you build links. 07:30 – Link Blending 07:40 – Mentioning other people in the same category so that Google can recognize the relevancy of your links 08:30 – Getting links from high-ranked sites by using the same keywords 09:40 – A Link Wheel 10:00 – Cross linking and multiple tiers of links 10:20 – All the sites are boosting each other up 10:45 – Apply this tactic in a “white hat” way. 11:30 – Check out tomorrow’s episode!  3 Key Points: Not all links are created equal—look for domain authority and relevancy. Use links that can’t be easily manipulated. Stay consistent with the number of links you are adding throughout the life of your website. Resources Mentioned: Study by Moz: An article that discusses the effects of links from different sources Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/16/201612 minutes, 34 seconds
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#15: Link Building for Better Google Ranking

In Episode #15 Eric and Neil talk about link building. When you want to up your rating on Google, you need to have strong links to sites with a good standing. Build relationships with sites similar to your industry, and put in the effort to get your links out there. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:25 – What is link building? 00:40 – Google and the value of links 01:05 – You get to the top ranking on Google by having strong content and links 01:30 – Not all links are created equal 01:45 – Google can discern the authority of your links 02:00 – How to build great links 02:10 – Ahrefs.com pulls up links on your competitors’ sites and ranks those links based on domain authority 02:30 – It’s like a richter scale 02:45 – You want a domain authority of 60 or higher 03:00 – Hit up those sites and ask if they would be willing to link to your content 03:35 – Email relevant sites to get them to link to you 04:00 – Tools like Outreach.io and PersistIQ will send emails out for you 04:30 – Don’t automate the process too much 04:45 – Guest posting is another way to get great links 04:55 – Look for sites that are relevant to you 05:20 – Make everything easy for the site you are reaching out to 05:40 – Link building should start with building a relationship 06:15 – Guest post to drive customers and help your brand 06:50 – Using broken links from sites that go down every day 07:20 – Google “broken link checker” 07:30 – Find broken links in your industry 07:40 – Put your URL into Archive.org and make a better version of the original site 08:05 – Email the sites linking to that dead page, and offer your new content 08:25 – 20 to 30% success rate with broken links 09:10 – Roundup building 09:25 – Create a roundup for your niche, and people will reach out to you 09:55 – Subscribe to learn more marketing tactics! 3 Key Points: Link to quality sites that are related to your industry. Make the process easy for the site you are reaching out to. Look at building links as a byproduct of building relationships. Resources Mentioned: Ahrefs.com – Helps you find sites where you can link your content Outreach.io and PersistIQ – Tools to send out automated emails Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/15/201610 minutes, 55 seconds
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#14: Leveraging Facebook Live as a Marketing Tool

In Episode #14 Eric and Neil encourage you to use cu. Learn how to create engaging videos and build up your brand and customer base. Eric and Neil will give you simple, straightforward guidelines to leverage the future of Facebook. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:25 – How to leverage Facebook Live 00:35 – It allows you to broadcast what you’re doing live. 01:00 – It’s a more personal experience with your customers 01:15 – Videos on Facebook will continue to grow 01:30 – The importance of Facebook Live 01:40 – Videos are pushed to the top of a newsfeed 02:00 – You get more comments, views, and shares 2:30 – Competitors, like Snapchat and YouTube 03:00 – This is one way to build a brand 03:15 – An opportunity to stand out and get people to buy from you 03:30 – Neil’s experience with Facebook Live is that the longer you stay on, the more people will view it 04:00 – Likes, shares, and comments will get your video to do better 04:30 – Neil does a Q and A on his live videos to get more comments 04:50 – Waiting rooms before a live video 05:35 – Playing two live videos at once 06:00 – Educational videos can drive business 06:30 – If you want the most engagement, announce your video the day before 06:50 – Timing makes a huge difference. Be consistent with when you do a Facebook Live video. 07:40 – Facebook Insights will let you know when your followers are most active on your page 08:05 – You need a verified account 08:25 – Leonard Kim’s article on how to get a verified page 08:58 – You want to reach an audience beyond your Facebook friends 09:25 – Test what material has most engagement 09:55 – Tweet @NeilPatel and @EricOsiu if you think news would be an interesting topic for live videos 10:35 – Leave a rating and review, and please subscribe! 3 Key Points: Facebook Live will continue to grow and become a prominent platform on Facebook. Use Facebook Live as a marketing tool to develop your brand. Find the most effective way to get people engaged in your videos. Resources Mentioned: Facebook Live – A new and growing tool that will help you build your brand Facebook Insights – How to find out when your follows are most active Leonard Kim’s article – Easy steps to get your page verified on Facebook Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/14/201611 minutes, 37 seconds
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#13: How to Stay Consistent with Your Blog Content

In Episode #13 Eric and Neil provide useful tips to help you stay consistent with your blog content. They’ll talk about the value of consistent posts, and they’ll give you the resources you need to keep producing content and stay organized. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:25 – How to stay consistent with content output 00:55 – Neil’s blog Quick Sprout and what happened when he took a break from blogging 01:15 – Keep on top of your blog 01:40 – Block out time to create your content 02:27 – If you’re not sure what to write on, go to Buzzsumo.com 02:40 – Find a blogger online and clearly label what you need from them. Ask for writing samples and know their rate. 03:20 – Pay should be between $50 to $200 for one blog post 03:40 – Schedule out your content with your writers 03:55 – Publish posts once you have a backlog of posts 04:10 – You will speed up with blog writing as you keep doing it 04:30 – You have to have a content bank 04:50 – Create an editorial calendar 05:20 – See what’s going to be posted in the future, and let people know what’s coming 05:30 – The calendar is a helpful tool for a book launch 06:00 – Editorial calendars will help you with organization 06:15 – The calendar helps you know what you should be writing on 06:35 – It will help you make sure you are targeting the right people 07:30 – Tools for an editorial calendar 07:35 – Coschedule is what Eric and Neil use 08:15 – Editorial Calendar plugin on WordPress 08:30 – Start out your blog at a pace that you can handle 09:10 – You need to have a process for writing 09:35 – A process can be handed off easily to other writers 10:00 – Make sure you don’t make things too complicated 10:45 – Leave a rating and review, and please subscribe! 3 Key Points: Have a backlog of content ready to post to your blog. Create an editorial calendar to help you stay organized and know what you should be writing about. Develop a process that can easily be handed off to other writers. Resources Mentioned: Quick Sprout – Neil’s blog Buzzsumo.com – A tool to help you find new topics to write about CoSchedule and Editorial Calendar plugin – Two tools you can use to create an editorial calendar Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/13/201611 minutes, 54 seconds
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#12: How to Build Premium Quality Backlinks to Boost Rankings

In Episode #11 Eric and Neil discuss premium quality backlinks. They’ll explain what the heck that means, and they’ll give you clear tools to help you create the best backlinks. As you find ways to connect people with your content, using the resources available to you and being proactive will drive up your rankings in no time. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:25 – How can you build premium quality backlinks? 00:45 – Get to the top of Google with backlinks and content 01:00 – Big websites have a high domain authority 01:25 – Backlinks are a vote of confidence 01:40 – You will up your rankings with better backlinks 01:55 – Network with people you know already 02:10 – Give each other value by posting on each other’s blogs 02:30 – Buzzsumo ranks most popular blog posts 2:45 – Take those posts and turn them into infographics 03:00 – Use Dribbble.com and Ahrefs.com to see who has linked to that post, and share your infographics with those readers 03:40 – Infographics can do even better than the original data-driven blog posts 04:30 – Your site will rank higher 04:40 – The Skyscraper Technique (from Brian Dean of Backlinko) 05:00 – Find who is sharing and linking certain content 05:30 – Find a way to expand the most popular content 06:00 – Reach out to people to share your newer, better content 06:25 – Making something that is better than what’s already out there 06:55 – Broken Link Checker and Ahrefs 07:25 – Create a better version of content that is no longer on the internet 08:00 – Reach out to the sites that have the dead links, and offer them your new version of the content 08:25 – Find resource pages and request that they link to your content 09:00 – Find people who are willing to be guest bloggers 09:25 – Get access to publishers and use their links 10:00 – PRServe 10:15 – Revolutionizing the PR industry 10:40 – You pay them only when your content gets in the press. 11:00 – The service drove more customers for Eric and Neil 12:00 – Subscribe to get content daily! 3 Key Points: Premium quality backlinks will boost your rankings. Start with people you already know, and then utilize online tools to create better backlinks. Create the best version of the most popular content on the web. Resources Mentioned: Buzzsumo – A resource to find the most popular content on the internet right now Dribbble.com – A resource to help you design infographics Ahrefs.com – Tracks backlinks and keywords for you and your competitors Backlinko – Brian Dean’s blog with helpful insights to strong web content Broken Link Checker – How to find dead links on the internet PRServe – A PR agency that only requires payment when your blog gets publicity Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/12/201612 minutes, 52 seconds
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#11: The Value of Customer Feedback

In Episode #11 Eric and Neil discuss the value of customer feedback. Reaching out to your audience when you’re starting your business and as your business is developing will help your company to continue to grow and see success. Find ways to consistently get the truth from your customers—take even the negative feedback into consideration. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:25 – Why and how should you collect customer feedback? 00:40 – What is customer feedback? 01:09 – “All that matters is what your customers are telling you.” 01:25 – The value of negative feedback 01:40 – “You can’t live in the black box.” 02:10 – Solve the customer’s problem 02:30 – Eric and Neil’s mistake when they built a blog was to leave out the audience 03:15 – Customers will drive your business in the long run 03:30 – Why people choose certain brands 03:50 – “Delight your customers.” 04:15 – Survey your customers and your competitor’s customers 04:50 – How often do you survey your customers? – Once a month at least. 05:00 – Do something about problems that come up. 05:20 – Buffer and Zapier have outstanding customer support 05:40 – Calling the clients to see how they’re doing 06:00 – Ask them: “If you had a bottomless budget, what would you have us do for you?” 06:45 – Don’t freak out about negative feedback 07:05 – Look at the volume of good vs. bad feedback 07:20 – Don’t bribe people to give you feedback. 07:50 – You want the truth. 08:00 – Requesting a testimonial from a happy customer 08:30 – Intercom helps you interact with customers 09:00 – Managing live chat on your website 09:30 – Leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the show today! 3 Key Points: Don’t ignore negative feedback. A good customer relationship will drive your business. Consistently take time to gather feedback and see what problems are coming up. Resources Mentioned: Buffer and Zapier – Two companies that are renowned for their incredible customer support Intercom – A company that can help you interact and get feedback from your customers Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/11/201610 minutes, 37 seconds
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#10: How to Find Your First Marketing Job

In Episode #10 Eric and Neil help you decide where to start out for your first marketing job. They weigh the pros and cons of an agency or working in house, and they discuss what really matters most—your learning and growth.    Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:25 – What should your first marketing job be? 00:45 – Agency vs. in house 01:10 – Where should people should go? – Agency. 01:40 – The poker analogy 02:10 – Becoming a well-rounded marketer 02:45 – Getting into the agency world 03:05 – Growth potential 03:45 – Break Media 04:25 – Agency people typically have higher skills and more experience 05:25 – Neil’s experience at a startup 06:45 – Where’s the company at? 07:10 – “Are you growing or not?” 07:30 – Opportunities will continue to come as you learn and grow 08:20 – Experience is worth more than the pay 08:40 – Subscribe to this podcast and leave a rating and review! 3 Key Points: Starting at an agency will give you a better learning environment. Your first salary should not be as important as the experience and opportunity for growth. Once you get in the door and continue  gaining experience, the better opportunities will come. Resources Mentioned: Break Media (now Defy Media) – A company that produces online video content Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/10/20169 minutes, 41 seconds
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#9: Breaking Down Retargeting

In Episode #9 Eric and Neil break down retargeting. Today, retargeting has made huge leaps and is a great resource that you should utilize in your marketing.   Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:25 – What’s retargeting? -- Ads the follow you from website to website 01:00 – Now retargeting has grown a lot 01:50 – Helping you build relationships with people 02:05 – Options today 02:20 – Example of an ad on marketing funnels 02:50 – Giving people more opportunities to act, or to buy 03:20 – “Turn all those people who said no into saying yes.” 03:35 – “Show them something different.” 04:00 – “Remarketing is like marriage and dating.” 05:05 – Digital Marketer Traffic Temperatures 05:40 – Cold traffic 06:30 – Segmenting who you’re going after 07:20 – Marketing for a local business 07:40 – Look-alike audiences 08:30 – An option to target cold audiences 08:45 – Start with Google and Facebook 10:05 – Targeting people from your email list 10:45 – Subscribe to this podcast and leave a rating and review! 3 Key Points: Retargeting helps you build longer lasting relationships with your audience. Give people more opportunities to buy your service or product. When you’re first starting out, try Google and Facebook for your retargeting. Resources Mentioned: Digital Marketer Traffic Temperatures – An article that will break down the different levels or “temperatures” of traffic for you Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/9/201611 minutes, 51 seconds
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#8: How to Start Your First Marketing Campaign

In Episode #8 Eric and Neil talk about starting your first marketing campaign. When your business is brand new, you may want to try to get as much traffic as possible—but what you really need to worry about is creating one-on-one relationships with your first few customers. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:25 – Where should you start your first marketing campaign? – “What worked for someone else won’t necessarily work for you.” 01:00 – Neil’s experience copying the campaigns of other companies 01:20 – “Throwing spaghetti on the wall.” 01:35 – Finding what sticks 02:00 – Picking one tactic that has the most potential 02:15 – Adding tools as you see success 03:00 – What’s your take on focusing on one area? – “That’s fine, just pick the one that sticks.” 04:00 – Growth for entrepreneurs 04:10 – one-on-one contact 04:30 – An example of this strategy 05:11 – “First hundred customers are all being acquired manually.” 05:30 – Those first customers are important 05:50 – Bad press when you’re starting out 06:10 – Driving traffic with blogs and ads 06:45 – Content marketing takes time 07:00 – Consider your cash flow 07:40 – With more money, focus on long-term strategies 08:00 – What channel would you avoid? – Partnerships. 08:30 – They have a low success rate. 09:00 – Content marketing 09:10 – Understand your audience first. 10:10 – Kissmetrics started with the wrong audience 11:10 – Subscribe to this podcast and leave a rating and review! 3 Key Points: You need to find the right marketing strategy for your specific business. Find out who your audience is before you establish long-term marketing plans. Avoid partnerships and content marketing when you are first starting out. Resources Mentioned: Kissmetrics – Neil’s company that went through a lot of marketing strategies Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/8/201612 minutes, 16 seconds
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#7: Why Do You Need a Blog Today?

In Episode #7 Eric and Neil talk about why you need a blog in today’s age. Blogging is a free marketing tool, but it takes certain tactics and skills to be successful at it. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:25 – Why do you need a blog today? – “Best way to get free visitors to your website.” 01:10 – “This will help you generate more leads.” 01:20 – Providing value 01:35 – The Points Guy 02:00 – A home base 02:10 – Blogs generate as much traffic as paid advertising 02:45 – Facebook’s fan pages 03:15 – What are some tactics to starting a successful blog? – Consistency 03:30 – A long-term journey 04:00 – Having patience 04:35 – Traffic changes when blogs stop 04:50 – Corporate blogs 05:10 – A conversational tone 05:45 – Your headline 06:10 – Copy Blogger’s post on how to write good headlines 06:20 – YouTubers 06:45 – Your headline drives readers 07:00 – It must match your content 07:10 – “Make sure your content is relevant.” 07:20 – Kissmetrics 08:15 -- Repurposing your content 08:30 – Audio versions and YouTube 09:10 – Touching a different audience 09:30 – Is blogging right for you? 10:00 – jobs.problogger.net 10:20 – Promotion of your content 10:30 -- Ahrefs.com 10:45 – Buzzsumo.com 11:40 – The importance of promotion when you’re starting out 12:20 – HubSpot statistics 13:00 – Subscribe to this podcast and leave a rating and review! 3 Key Points: Blogging is a free marketing tool to drive traffic to your business. With the right tactics, you can produce a successful blog. There are proven statistics behind blogging which prove that blogs drive traffic and ultimately revenue. Resources Mentioned: Kissmetrics – The company focuses on relevant content Copy Blogger’s post – Helpful insights for good blog headlines jobs.problogger.net – A great resource to hire a blogger Ahrefs.com – A tool to help you track the success of your blog Buzzsumo.com – Neil’s tool to find out what topics are trending in his industry HubSpot – A resource to help you see the statistics behind successful blogs Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/5/201614 minutes, 3 seconds
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#6: Why is Personal Branding Important?

In Episode #6 Eric and Neil talk about personal branding. The image that you put out for yourself can carry a lot of weight—even more weight than your company’s brand or philosophy. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:25 – Why is personal branding important? – “You connect more with the individual than you do with the corporate brand.” 01:30 – Gary Vaynerchuk 1:50 – “You can control what you want to do with your audience.” 2:15 – What are some tactics to build personal branding? – Start out with social media and accept more friends and followers. 02:55 – Cross-promote on different platforms 03:20 – Twitter tools 03:30 – Following tools 04:10 – The growth of Eric’s business and brand 05:00 – How can you show the value of your service to your audience and help your brand grow? – Writing a book 06:00 – Blogging 06:15 -- How to reach out to be a guest poster on a blog 07:00 – Creating networks and relationships 08:00 – Finding opportunities as a writer 08:40 -- “You just have to start somewhere.” 09:10 – “People will reach out to you.” 09:50 – These are long-term goals. 10:10 – Associating yourself with famous/popular people in your field 11:40 – Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes! 3 Key Points: Your personal brand is more valuable than your corporate brand. Start building your personal brand by networking and blogging. Associate yourself with people who are successful in your field and who will make you known. Resources Mentioned: Social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/4/201612 minutes, 48 seconds
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#5: The Biggest SEO Mistakes of their Careers

Summary: Welcome to The Marketing School Podcast—your resource to learn, grown, and nurture your passion for online marketing! In Episode #5 Eric and Neil center the conversation on, The Biggest SEO Mistakes of Their Career. Enjoy! Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:38 – Eric kicks off with blackhat, whitehat, and greyhat SEO 01:29 – Building low-quality links to a brand-new sites 02:00 – Google’s Algorithm’s are smarter than you—they will always find out if something shady is going on 02:20 – That being said, it’s worth it to dabble in some “shady” business if it’s your own site as an experiment, to learn about both sides of the coin 02:48 – Back in the day, Neil would do whatever it would take to turn quick buck 04:12 – Don’t think short-term, you need to think LONG term 04:40 – Go whitehat and build for endurance 05:05 – Eric talks blackhat SEO in-depth 06:01 – Take blackhat tactics and use them in a whitehat matter 06:27 – Do not crank low-quality content 07:23 – The Google Panda Penalty 08:19 – a 35% drop in organic traffic 08:30 – Make sure you do a redesign properly or you will get crucified in SEO 09:51 – Content is King—it’s a cliché but true 10:16 – But you NEED backlinks too 10:53 – The two biggest factors to ranking in Google? Links and Content 3 Key Points: Links and content, links and content, links and content! Dabble in blackhat on websites that you own and don’t care about so you can better understand that side of marketing and avoid it on things that matter. When it comes to client websites—and websites you care about in general—think long-term and always go whitehat. Resources Mentioned: The Google Panda Penalty – An SEO penalty Neil was hit with on one of his websites. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/3/201612 minutes, 18 seconds
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#4: How To Get A Job In Marketing

Episode 4 Summary: Welcome to The Marketing School Podcast—your resource to learn, grown, and nurture your passion for online marketing! In Episode #4 Eric and Neil center the conversation on, How to Get a Job in Marketing. Enjoy! Time Stamped Show Notes:   00:47 – Neil has lots of experience hiring marketers 01:03 – Never read resumes—they’re bullshit 01:25 – Put wannabe marketers on the hot seat 02:25 – If you don’t have your own website, how can you say you’ve ever marketed? 03:50 – Hire people to add value, not just fill rolls 04:15 – Stand out from the crowd 04:54 – Eric’s first marketing job 05:29 – Deliver work that is above and beyond 05:44 – Don’t obsess about theory in job interviews—share your wins, your actions and results 06:22 – The best marketers out there know how to think outside the box 07:45 – Creativity is the key to shining 08:23 – IF you want to show people you know what you’re talking about—create content for your application, a PDF, a screencast, SOMETHING 09:43 – Put yourself in the employers’ shoes—would you hire someone who just gives you a resume or would you hire someone that goes above and beyond? 3 Key Points: If it was YOUR company, would you hire someone that just sends you a resume, or would you hire someone that goes above and beyond? When you’re trying to get a job in marketing demonstrate that you’ve worked in marketing!—you need to know more than theory. Don’t rely on your resume because resumes are bullshit—find a way to stand out! Resources Mentioned: N/A Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/2/201611 minutes, 21 seconds
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#3: Neil & Eric's Favorite Marketing Tools

Welcome to The Marketing School Podcast—your resource to learn, grown, and nurture your passion for online marketing! In Episode #3 Eric and Neil center the conversation on, Their Favorite Marketing Tools. Enjoy! Show Notes: 00:40 – Neil kicks off the conversation 00:45 – Neil’s favorite marketing tool is one that everybody fails to use properly…Google Anayltics 01:35 – You need at least 6 months to generate quality organic traffic 01:50 – What works on Facebook does NOT work well for organic 02:45 – Google Search Console 05:00 – Nudging keywords up just a little bit can really maximize traffic 06:00 – Look for the low-hanging fruit 06:04 – AHREFS 06:15 – Highlights backlinks, backlinks lost, and links of competitors 07:48 – knowing what your competitors are ranking for is priceless 08:26 – Talking in detail about SEM Rush 08:45 – Can show adverts competitors are running 09:12 – www.crazyegg.com 09:50 – Transparency into how people engage with your website 10:29 – Most people don’t scroll beyond the fold 10:55 – www.hellobar.com 11:31 – Great at generating additional emails 3 Key Points: What works for social doesn’t always work for organic and vice versa. Gain insight into what your competitors are doing—it will really pay off. If you’re using Google Analytics, chances are you’re using it improperly—make sure you really know what you’re doing, take the time to LEARN. Resources Mentioned: www.crazyegg.com – Gain transparency into what visitors are doing on your websites www.hellobar.com – A tool to maximize email acquisition AHREFS – Use to gain insight into what competitors are doing Google Anayltics – Neil’s holy grail of online marketing Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/26/201612 minutes, 50 seconds
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#2: Neil & Eric's Biggest Marketing Wins

Welcome to The Marketing School Podcast—your resource to learn, grown, and nurture your passion for online marketing! In Episode #2 Eric and Neil center the conversation on, Their Biggest Marketing Wins. Enjoy! Show Notes: 00:42 – Neil kicks off the conversation 00:55 – Authenticate sign-ups through Facebook or Gmail 01:29 – Eliminate the friction of signing up 01:53 – This ONE trick helped Neil double their sign-up numbers 02:18 – When you’re writing content, what is your goal? 02:43 – Defining the content upgrade 03:30 – Offering content upgrades led to a roughly 10% conversion increase 04:12 – Thrive—a GREAT plugin especially when combined with leadpages 05:25 – Link your content to detailed guides 05:47 – Go ABOVE AND BEYOND and you’ll have better content than your competition every time 06:14 – Don’t litter your guides with fluff—be detailed 07:05 – SEM Rush 07:50 – Get the traction first—you need to hit singles before you can hit homeruns 08:19 – Betting the house on YouTube Marketing 08:55 – Snapchat 10B views per day 09:12 – The things that require the most work are the things that have the biggest payoff 09:52 – Translate your content into other languages 3 Key Points: Most of the stuff on the internet is for English-speaking people, but most people in the world don’t speak English—translate your content. Go above and beyond—that which requires the most work comes with the biggest rewards. When you’re creating content, always be cognizant of your end-goal. Resources Mentioned: SEM Rush – Tool Eric loves Thrive – a GREAT plugin recommended by Neil, particularly when it is combined with Leadpages Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/26/201612 minutes, 46 seconds
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#1: Where to Learn Marketing

In Episode #1 Eric and Neil introduce the world to The Marketing School—a daily podcast built to share marketing insights with the world. Today’s main topic: where you can go to learn marketing.   Show Notes: 01:36 – Do you want learn about online marketing?—Don’t go to college! 02:22 – College professors don’t have practical, up-to-date, field experience 02:31 – Go to blogs like www.moz.com, www.backlinko.com, www.singlegrain.com 02:45 – Read some articles, take what you learn, and apply it to your website 03:19 – Every single online marketer that’s good got started on their own website 03:27 – Learn before you earn 04:01 – Learn to be persistent 04:35 – Small wins add up over time 04:45 – How Neil become Eric’s mentor 05:29 – Keep your foot on the peddle and you’ll start to pass everyone around you 06:00 – Like Eric, Neil got his start by emailing a random entrepreneur he looked up to 07:29 – Be willing to trade knowledge all the time 08:03 – How Eric learns marketing now?—Nuzzel 08:35 – www.Kissmetrics.com 08:55 – Feed.ly and www.jonloomer.com 09:19 – Neil just learns by CRUSHING blogs and articles—he picks the ones with the most social shares 10:32 – Education is about actionable material 11:15 – Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes! 3 Key Points: Only read detailed articles or guides—skip the generic overview stuff. Understand that you have to learn before you earn, and then be persistent with your education. If you want to get into marketing, start experimenting on your own website. Resources Mentioned: www.moz.com – Blog recommended by Neil www.backlinko.com – Blog recommended by Neil www.singlegrain.com – Blog recommended by Neil www.kissmetrics.com – Resource Eric relies on to improve his marketing knowledge Nuzzel – Tool Eric uses to organize and catalog his Twitter feeds Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/21/201612 minutes, 22 seconds