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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: Subs

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.  

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

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  Gro

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! [0

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 refre

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 evolutio

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 provid

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 Market

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. L

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

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. Link

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 Glassd

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 Fee

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 Som

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

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 yo

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

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

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