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In episode #2842, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the lucrative model of affiliate SEO, the potential impact of AI on call centers, a comparative analysis of revenue per employee across different companies, the debate on outsourcing availability for entrepreneurs, and the importance of advertising 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) The affiliate SEO site that does $400M a year (03:42) What the end of call centers means for your business (09:11) What we can learn from OnlyFans’ $30M per employee (11:03) Why you shouldn't have an assistant (13:29) 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.

In episode #2841, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the potential of YouTube as a platform for generating business deals, the political biases of social media platforms, the reality of social media impressions versus actual business conversions, and understanding costs associated with events and the ROI of such investments. 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) Can you actually get big business deals from YouTube? (07:25) 1.2M tweet with nothing to show (17:18) 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 the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Single Grain

In episode #2840, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the leadership changes at Starbucks and Nike, the reliance on DEI initiatives, the shift towards longer content formats on platforms like YouTube and the ongoing controversy surrounding WordPress and its leadership's engagement with the community. 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) What you can learn from Nike and Starbucks' new CEOs (02:59) The real reasons why so many brands have broken their DEI promises (08:55) YouTube extends shorts to 3 minutes (09:58) WordPress co-founder & Automattic sued for attempted extortion (14:17) 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

In this bonus episode, we give you a sneak peek into what our Agency Owners Association (AOA) hangouts look like. Join their discussion about insights on leadership, team communication, staying connected with both employees and customers, and the value of equity versus cash flow.  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 Agency Owners Association Coaching Call (02:53) Leadership Insights and Team Communication (05:46) Poll and Group Engagement (09:09) Challenges in Agency Business Models (11:49) Equity vs. Cash Flow in Agency Services  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 #2839, they focus on YouTube marketing, ROI measurement, global market strategies, innovative marketing techniques, and effective presentation methods for high-stakes proposals.  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 Agency Owners Association (02:47) Understanding YouTube Marketing and ROI Challenges (06:00) Global Market Strategies for DTC Brands (09:04) Innovative Marketing Strategies for Growth (11:55) Effective Presentation Techniques for High-Stakes Proposals 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 #2838, they cover implementing testing methodologies in affiliate marketing, the importance of building relationships for business growth, and effective lead generation through webinars and private events. 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 Agency Owners Association Coaching Call (02:26) Implementing Testing Methodologies in Affiliate Marketing (05:17) Building Relationships for Business Growth (09:36) Webinars and Private Events for Lead Generation 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 #2837, they discuss the importance of white labeling services, ensuring quality in client relationships, and optimizing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for better onboarding and scaling. They also touch on navigating the AI landscape and leveraging technology for agency 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) Introduction to Agency Owners Association Coaching Call (00:29) SEO Challenges for SMBs and Content Strategy (03:40) The Importance of Inbound Signals and Brand Queries (05:11) Leveraging LinkedIn for Lead Generation (07:42) Specialization vs. Diversification in Agency Services (12:01) Focus on Mastery: Insights from Seth Godin 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

In episode #2836, they discuss the importance of white labeling services, ensuring quality in client relationships, and optimizing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for better onboarding and scaling. They also touch on navigating the AI landscape and leveraging technology for agency 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) Introduction to Agency Owners Association Coaching Call (02:56) Partnership Strategies for Agency Growth (06:13) Ensuring Quality in White Label Services (08:58) Optimizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) (11:56) Navigating the AI Landscape in Agencies 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 this bonus episode, we give you a sneak peek into what our Agency Owners Association (AOA) hangouts look like. Join their discussion about the integration of AI into business operations, tools for agency efficiency, and a hot seat session focused on scaling referral programs.  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 Agency Owners Association (02:36) Integrating AI into Business Operations (06:31) Exploring Tools for Agency Efficiency (08:50) Hot Seat Session: Scaling Referral Programs (24:40) Actionable Insights and Next Steps 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 #2834, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the recent launch of YouTube's features aimed at enhancing community engagement, providing more visibility for smaller creators, insights from top-performing ads, and the dynamics between personal and corporate branding. 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) YouTube launches 'hype'  (01:17) What YouTube learned by analyzing over 8,000 top ads (03:56) Are personal brands a waste of time? (07:37) 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

In episode #2834, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss Jeff Bezos's acquisition of the Washington Post as a strategic move for Amazon, the future of in-flight connectivity with United Airlines' partnership with Starlink, and the challenges of brand marketing in marketing campaigns. 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 genius of Amazon owning the Washington Post  (03:05) United Airlines passengers gets free Starlink (06:39) The brand marketing life cycle (11:00) 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 #2833, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the role of TikTok and X in shaping public perception on Trump vs. Harris debate, the importance of transparency in food marketing, and innovative marketing strategies like Pizza Hut's resume delivery service. 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) TikTok scores: Trump vs. Kamala (03:43) Beverage marketing of the future (06:26) Pizza Hut helps out job seekers with resumes on pizza boxes (10:22) 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 #2832, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the launch of Lunchly, a new snack product by influencers MrBeast, Logan Paul, and KSI, and raises questions about its health implications for children. They then transitioned into MrBeast's approach of only hiring A players, and insights on AI overviews and their impact 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) MrBeast, Logan Paul, and KSI collab - business genius but…?  (03:42) How to succeed in Mrbeast production (08:08) AI On Innovation: Analysis Of +546,000 AI Overviews (10:36) 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 #2831, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the often overlooked aspects of AI and marketing, emphasizing that the real money lies in the 'ugly' and 'boring' parts of the business. They highlight the importance of analyzing data, focusing on proven strategies, and the value of community and connections 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) The money in marketing AI is in the ugly, not the sexy (03:33) Google now lets you auto generate a podcast (08:35) Reddit adds 700m in monthly organic visitors; How to make money from it (10:48) 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 let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us: 

In this bonus episode, we give you a sneak peek into what our Agency Owners Association (AOA) hangouts look like. Join their discussion as they explore new outreach tools, the importance of personal connections in client engagement, insights from the HubSpot Inbound Conference, and innovative technologies that can enhance agency operations. 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 Agency Owners Association Coaching Call (00:29) Exploring New Tools for Agency Growth (05:13) The Importance of Personal Connections in Outreach (09:25) Insights from HubSpot's Inbound Conference (12:12) Innovative Tools for Agency Owners (14:50) Leveraging Technology for Internal Learning  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 ep

In episode #2830, Eric Siu and Neil Patel explore the marketing strategies behind Dude Wipes, the importance of community and networking for business growth, as well as the evolving landscape of app development and monetization. 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 marketing playbook behind $200M company Dude Wipes  (05:34) Nike documentary chronicling the lives of French athletes took 7 years to make (07:02) Why you need to join a community to grow faster (10:18) The end of 1 billion dollar ad-supported consumer startups (13:33) 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 Grai

In episode #2829, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the role of AI and its reception among different generations, the challenges businesses face with algorithm updates, the significance of effective financial management, and the need for strategic spending 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) AI in ads divide consumers (04:17) Should you constantly be making tweaks after algorithm updates?  (16:06) Perplexity is running ads during Monday Night Football (17:08) 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 #2828, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the financial performance of OnlyFans, the concept of 'founder mode' in business, sales strategies, the alignment of sales and marketing efforts, and the significance of data in understanding market dynamics. 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) Exploring OnlyFans P&L (13:11) 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 #2827, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss how AI-generated content is perceived to be taking traffic away from traditional publishers, insights from Danny Sullivan regarding SEO recovery strategies, and the need for modern brands to focus on building mental availability. 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) Google’s AI Overviews slammed by news publishers (02:06) Sites that are susceptible to Google's HCU (04:14) Why brand authority matters in SEO (06:38) Key takeaways from Google's search liaison (10:50) How to turn marketing from B*llsh*t to holy sh*t (12:41) 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.

In episode #2826, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss their experiences with high-profile events like the All In Summit, the true value of such marquee events for networking and lead generation, and the effectiveness of different social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn and X, in driving traffic and generating leads. 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) Should you be spending big money to attend marquee events? (07:29) Is LinkedIn or X more powerful? (10:56) How we speak on multiple topics per year at live events (14:55) 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