Synopsis
Neil Patel (CrazyEgg & Kissmetrics) and Eric Siu (Growth Everywhere & Single Grain) bring you daily ACTIONABLE digital marketing lessons that they've learned through years of being in the trenches. Whether you've just started a website or you manage millions of pageviews, Neil & Eric will help you take it to the next level.
Episodes
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What Eric Learned From An E-mail Marketing Mastermind
06/10/2023 Duration: 07minIn 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) Commo
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How To Find The Best AI Marketers To Work With
05/10/2023 Duration: 07minIn 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.
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Are Virtual Summits Still Relevant?
04/10/2023 Duration: 07minIn 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 N
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Humans Using AI Outperform Humans Without AI by a LOT (Case Study)
03/10/2023 Duration: 08minIn 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
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X Turns To Google To Sell Ads
02/10/2023 Duration: 06minIn 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
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Why B2B Creators Are The Next Big Thing
01/10/2023 Duration: 05minIn 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 conten
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The Growing Trends With Businesses (Shopify, Flexport, etc.)
30/09/2023 Duration: 06minIn 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. (03:5
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Coca-Cola's New Marketing Formula
29/09/2023 Duration: 07minIn 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
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Behind The Scenes AI Secrets for Marketing with Neil Patel & Eric Siu
28/09/2023 Duration: 31minBy 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 Sec
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The Deion Sanders Effect
27/09/2023 Duration: 09minNeil 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
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How Deestroying Is Reshaping The NFL
26/09/2023 Duration: 05minIn 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-b
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How Terrible Policies Will Kill Your Business
25/09/2023 Duration: 06minIn 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) Wh
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The Right Way to Win at YouTube in 2023
24/09/2023 Duration: 07minIn 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) Th
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How Experimenting with AI Tools Led to Better Results with Thomas Ma
23/09/2023 Duration: 09minThomas 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
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Podcasts Expand Drastically
22/09/2023 Duration: 05minIn 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 Feedba
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How AI Is Hacking the Psychology of Sales to Boost Revenue with Tamara Loehr
21/09/2023 Duration: 11minAt 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
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The Creator Economy 2.0
20/09/2023 Duration: 07minIn 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! Andreesse
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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
19/09/2023 Duration: 12minRavi 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
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The Warren Buffett Way of Thinking About Your Content
18/09/2023 Duration: 06minIn 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 c
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Using Generative AI to 10x Your Email Open Rate with Larry Kim
17/09/2023 Duration: 10minLarry 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