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In episode #2766, we discuss Google's AI potential to personalize search using data from various platforms (unlike ChatGPT), how Starbucks, seven months from insolvency, was turned around by CEO Howard Schultz refocusing on customer experience, and how blockchain can enhance affiliate marketing by verifying transactions. 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: Prediction: Google’s AI to personalize search better than ChatGPT, Starbucks' 7-month turnaround (01:00) Prediction: Why Google's AI will be able to better personalize your search experience over ChatGPT (05:37) The Starbucks turnaround story - 7 months to insolvency, 10 incremental customers (16:48) 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 le

In episode #2765, we discuss Elon Musk's brand power and influence – shareholders voted in favor of Musk receiving his $56 billion pay package. We also talk about the impact of minimum wage laws in California, where fast food chains have cut jobs and raised prices in response to the $22 minimum wage.  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: Tesla shares up on Musk's $56B pay vote, California's $22 minimum wage backfires, and more (01:00) Tesla shares up after Elon Musk says he is set for victory in $56 billion pay vote (04:29) California's $22 minimum wage backfires (16:16) Are 4-day work weeks a good idea? (18:13) 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 yo

In episode #2764, we discuss the value of attending the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, the importance of attending niche conferences for better ROI, Gary Vaynerchuk's perspective on advertising as a meritocracy, where good content can go viral regardless of follower count.  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: Is Cannes Lions worth it?, Ramp overwhelms Brex's marketing, Gary Vaynerchuck says, "Advertising is now a ‘meritocracy’” (01:00) Is Cannes Lions Worth It? (06:44) Ramp Overwhelms Brex's Marketing (09:43) Gary Vaynerchuck says "Advertising is now a ‘meritocracy’” (13:12) 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 epis

In this bonus episode, we give you a sneak peek into what our Agency Owners Association (AOA) hangouts look like. Our discussion revolves around the challenges of maintaining quality while scaling a business and managing negative feedback, factors that make an agency attractive for sale, insights on upselling existing customers, and expanding service offerings to increase revenue and retention. 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 (00:30) Balancing Quality and Scale (07:36) Factors in Selling an Agency (09:30) Investing to Break Through to Seven Figures (13:12) Upselling Existing Customers (14:27) Expanding Service Offerings (15:52) Leveraging Organic Reach 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 Di

In episode #2763, we discuss ConvertKit's rebranding to Kit and the potential drawbacks of the name change. We also touch on AI overviews in Google search results, the marketing opportunities of organic social media and the limitations of productized services as a business model. 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: Is rebranding a mistake?, Google AI Overviews impact 15% of queries, & Gary Vee on 2024 marketing (01:00) Why Rebranding Is A Mistake Most Of The Time (ConvertKit to Kit) (10:32) Google AI Overviews Only Impacts 15% of queries; down from 84% (15:53) Gary Vee on the #1 marketing opportunity in 2024 (18:32) Why productized services are not actual services (21:39) 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 ta

In episode #2762, we discuss the United States' debt, consumer debt, potential bank failures, commercial real estate, interest rates, inflation, and social issues affecting businesses. We also tackle marketing strategies, viral videos, and unrealistic expectations in relationships. 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: 2024 bankruptcies show where the economy is really at, Are plus-sized and trans beauty queens good for beauty pageants?, and The best marketing strategy ever (Instagram) (01:00) 2024 bankruptcies show where the economy is really at (10:39) Are plus-sized and trans beauty queens good for beauty pageants? (15:07) The best marketing strategy ever (Instagram) (19:25) 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

In episode #2761, we discuss Canva's valuation drop from $40B to $26B, yet they still get 209M visitors monthly and have 290K referring domains. Their SEO strategy focuses on holiday and event templates, generating high volume and cheap traffic. We also cover the rise of hate accounts, the value of community-generated content, and an affiliate site's cautionary tale of losing search visibility. 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: Canva's $26B SEO strategy, Communities gaining SEO traffic, & A cautionary tale for affiliate sites (01:00) Canva's $26B SEO strategy (10:29) Communities gaining SEO traffic (13:27) A cautionary tale for affiliate sites (18:34) 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

Need marketing help? Visit: https://www.singlegrain.com/ Want to scale your agency? Join AOA here: https://marketingschool.io/agency Want to recruit great marketers? Find the best talent here: https://marketingschool.io/hire  -- In episode #2760, we reference a study that found 96% of websites ranking in the top 10 results have at least 1,000 backlinks. We discuss the impact of brand queries, user signals on ranking, angel investing, and the challenges and returns associated with it.  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: 96% of sites ranking in top 10 have 1000+ links  (17:50) 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 lea

In episode #2759, we discuss the impact of removing ads from websites on organic visibility, the decline of fame and the importance of branding in B2B marketing, the power of webinars and different approaches to selling, and the role of homeowners associations (HOAs) and the use of AI in dealing with them. 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: Site removes ads and traffic explodes 113%, Why Sam Sulek's views are falling, Neil’s business acquisition story, GPT-4o destroys HOA - how this will affect businesses, Joe Biden is hiring a meme master for $85k, The webinar that created a $200M/year business (01:00) Site removes ads and traffic explodes 113% (03:47) Why Sam Sulek's views are falling (04:47) Neil’s business acquisition story (14:04) GPT-4o destroys HOA - how this will affect businesses  (17:13) Joe Biden is hiring a meme master

In this bonus episode, we give you a sneak peek into what our Agency Owners Association (AOA) hangouts look like. We discuss the importance of client recap reports, the potential of AI consulting for larger companies, the use of tools like Zapier for automation, the need for differentiation in content creation, and the shift towards broader marketing strategies instead of relying solely on SEO. 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) Campaign Recap Systems and Reporting Metrics (08:04) Exploring the Potential of AI Consulting (14:04) Automating Content Tools and the Need for Differentiation (16:24) Beyond SEO: Embracing Broader Marketing Strategies  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

In episode #2758, we discuss he effectiveness of different marketing tactics, such as influencer marketing and email marketing, and share examples of successful campaigns. We also touch on the current state of the economy and the challenges faced by younger generations in expensive areas like Beverly Hills.  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:  Engagement grew on X despite controversy, research finds, Beverly Hills schools struggle to fill classrooms, $6.6M SaaS built off of YouTube influencers, What is warm outbound sales? (01:00) Engagement grew on X despite controversy, research finds  (03:58) Beverly Hills schools struggle to fill classrooms (10:57) $6.6M SaaS built off of YouTube influencers (12:27) What is warm outbound sales? (20:54) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketi

In episode #2757, we discuss the marketing powerhouse that the Kardashians are and how they control their messaging and connect with their audience. The conversation then shifts to Eric's YPO retreat experience, where he emphasizes the importance of building relationships and the value of peer groups.  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 marketing genius of the Kardashians, and What Eric gets out of YPO retreats (01:00) The marketing genius of the Kardashians (07:14) What Eric gets out of YPO retreats (17:34) 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

In episode #2756, we discuss the recent GameStop stock action, the role of influencers in driving stock price, the use of AI as a creative tool in advertising, and the importance of building a strong brand for SEO 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: Gamestop's Roaring Kitty play backfires, Marketing leaders in dialogue at AI summit in New York: ‘This is 2001 all over again’, Eight Sleep's amazing SEO & brand strategy (22M monthly searches) (01:00) Gamestop's Roaring Kitty play backfires (06:30) Marketing leaders in dialogue at AI summit in New York: ‘This is 2001 all over again’ (10:54) Eight Sleep's amazing SEO & brand strategy (22M monthly searches) (15:30) 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 abo

In episode #2755, we discuss the hijacking of Reddit for traffic, the impact of Google search leaks, the importance of quality content and user experience, the role of brand searches, and the potential of programmatic SEO. 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 SEOs hijack Reddit, The impact of Google's search leak for businesses, Google responds to leak: Documentation lacks context, Do brand searches drive SEO up exponentially?, and Perplexity AI's big SEO campaign (01:00) How SEOs hijack Reddit (02:39) The Impact of Google's Search Leak For Businesses (03:53) Google responds to leak: Documentation lacks context (12:03) Do brand searches drive SEO up exponentially? (14:08) Perplexity AI's big SEO campaign (17:09) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn mor

In episode #2754, we discuss the value of quality content, the impracticality of a fighter jet giveaway, the growth of their community, the expenses of a Barbie-themed party, and the effectiveness of eavesdrop 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: Pixar is laying off 14% of its workforce, Liquid Death is giving away a functional $400k fighter jet or a briefcase full of $250,000 cash, How to build a community, How the Barbie movie cost me $10k, Do fake podcast ads work? (01:00) Pixar is laying off 14% of its workforce as Disney scales back content (01:26) Liquid Death is giving away a functional $400,000 fighter jet—or a briefcase full of $250,000 cash  (03:58) Discussion in how to build community (08:45) How the Barbie Movie Cost me $10,000 (11:58) Do fake podcast ads work? (13:42) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rat

In this bonus episode, we give you a sneak peek into what our Agency Owners Association (AOA) hangouts look like. We discuss strategies for getting through gatekeepers, and tactics such as using LinkedIn to connect with decision-makers, starting a podcast to establish credibility, and leveraging AI chatbots as a foot in the door strategy.  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) Challenges of Reaching Decision-Makers (01:14) Using LinkedIn to Connect with Decision-Makers (06:31) Establishing Credibility through Podcasting (09:25) Building Awareness through Client Interviews and LinkedIn Articles (12:59) Using AI Chatbots as a Foot in the Door Strategy (16:26) Harnessing the Power of Client Testimonials and Referrals  Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Leave Some Feedback: What should we tal

In episode #2753, we discussed the fundraising success of a convicted felon, the GameStop stock frenzy, exclusivity in luxury brands, and the marketing strategies of Marie Forleo.  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: Trump Campaign Raises $53M After Verdict, GameStop Shares Jump 30%, Chanel Scrutinized Over Viral Posts (01:00) Trump campaign raises record $53 million in donations after guilty verdict 08:05 GameStop shares jump 30% after ‘Roaring Kitty’ trader posts account showing $116 million position  (11:21) Chanel under scrutiny for Bethenny Frankel viral social posts—what brands can learn (18:23) 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 thi

In episode #2752, we discussed raising money for startups, the impact of liquidation preferences on founders, knowing when to raise capital, the effectiveness of free trial conversion rates, and the evolution of TV advertising in the streaming era. 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: Should you raise money today?, How to get a 73% free trial conversion rate, Netflix ads tier hits 40 million subscribers, Netflix's password crackdown leads to… (01:00) Should you raise money today? (07:14) How to get a 73% free trial conversion rate (11:40) Netflix ads tier hits 40 million subscribers (12:34) Netflix's password crackdown leads to… (14:18) 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

In this episode, I had Bryan Johnson – the “world’s most measured man” – on the pod. He shares his health experiments, gene therapy, and the power laws of health. He also discusses his insights on measuring health metrics, prioritizing interventions, the importance of evidence-based health practices, the concept of 'don't die' and the pursuit of longevity through scientific methods and measurements.  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) The Pursuit of Longevity: Gene Therapy and Stem Cells (02:02) Power Laws of Health: Prioritizing Evidence-Based Interventions (03:11) Measuring Health Metrics: Biomarkers and Protocols (05:35) Scientific Pursuit of Longevity: Challenging Conventional Norms (16:11) Biological Age Markers: Nighttime Boners (41:49) Understanding Vitamin D and Diet (48:01) Challenges of the Food Supply Chain (54:35) Building a Religion and

In episode #2751, we discussed ChatGPT 4.0 and its potential applications, including real-time translation, storytelling, and AI assistance. We also tackled the role of AI in marketing, the importance of curiosity in marketing, the shift towards signal-based selling, and the playbooks for LinkedIn. 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 ChatGPT-4o means for marketers, What is signal-based selling?, Playbook: Automatically turn site visitors into customers (01:15) What ChatGPT-4o means for marketers (08:03) What is signal-based selling? (11:02) Playbook: Automatically turn site visitors into customers (13:21) 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