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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]

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

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/pr

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 retentio

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 bein

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

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!):

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

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

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 Ori

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.

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

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/class

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 w

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 h

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 f

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.

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  

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 re

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 p