Garlic Marketing Show

Sean Pratt, Co-Owner & Narrator of Vox Box Audio, is on this week’s episode of the Garlic Marketing Show. Sean has worked as a professional actor in theatre, film, TV, and voice-overs for 30 years. He has narrated 975 audiobooks and counting! He’s giving us the scoop on audiobook narration and why you need to be on top of your audio game! Audiobook narration is shedding a new light on marketing and the importance of stamina, performance, and engagement when it comes to your customers.  50,000 new audio books are growing this year and domestic sales are up to $3 billion! -Sean Pratt What You’ll Learn:   Why You Should Care About Audio Books The Mumbler vs. The Performer How to WOW Your Customers The Importance of Performance & Engagement in Marketing   Go to authenticweb.media/level up to DOMINATE the competition with Video Marketing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode of the Garlic Marketing Show we have the creator of ManyChat, Mikael Yang. He’s letting us in on his knowledge of chatbots and how it creates a 10x faster communication rate with customers. He also shares how chatbots never miss a client’s question, comment, or concern with it’s automated system! You can’t be everywhere at once but the chatbot CAN! Tune in to hear the bees knees of chatbots and messaging apps! If you want to "Level Up" and become the GO-TO Authority in your industry go to authenticweb.media/levelup. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode of the Garlic Marketing Show we have Adam Witty, the CEO of Advantage Forbes Books, No BS Inner Circle, and the Authority Institute. He spills the secret on how to become an authority in your business. He’s talking all about the necessity of direct response and authority marketing, so you can become a WHO in the business world. “When someone says they don’t want to be an authority, I say great, so you don’t want to grow your business.” What You’ll Learn: Direct Response Marketing How to Establish Authority Becoming a WHO How to Keep Your Head Out of the Trash Making Your Book Look Barnes and Noble Worthy How to Get Press Through Your Book Go to authenticweb.media/levelup if you're ready to become the Go-To Authority your area. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Facebook Ads Expert and Chiropractor, Dr. Ben Adkins is sharing key information on how you can elevate your marketing game in this week's episode of the Garlic Marketing Show. You'll hear Dr. Adkins discuss the most important questions you should ask yourself before launching Facebook ads, a super simple trick to make the images on your ads more effective, and more!  To connect with Dr. Ben Adkins and learn more Facebook Ad tips, check out Closer's Café.   If you want to "Level Up" your business go to authenticweb.media/levelup to sign up for a FREE 90 min training. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

      In this week’s episode of the Garlic Marketing Show, we have Marty Maddin, Leadership & Performance Coach for PEAK Performance International share his story. He talks about his experience about he helps professionals and lawyers optimize all facets of their life, to make them feel powerful and own that sense of authority. Marty just wants to bring the best out of people.  He also talks about three biggest mistakes that we make as professionals like limited beliefs, working in your business instead of on your business, and too much time on competence and delivery and not enough time about focusing on you and growing the business. Marty’s favorite quote from Abraham Lincoln: “If I had six hours to chop down a tree, I spend the first four sharpening my blade.”       He describes that it is the epitome of the work he does help people. He talks about creating systems that should be integrated into the company will effectively help a business grow. Without implementing any sort of system it becomes a reci

         This week on the Garlic Marketing Show we have guest speaker Brady Patterson, the CEO of Success Road Academy. He describes how to build a course that sells with marketing research, knowing how to sell, pre-sell, and having a systematic approach. He lays out steps through the process of building courses. He also emphasizes the value of webinars, what tools we need when clients need for video recordings, what mics, etc. He provides clients specific details of what exactly you need to succeed in creating a course. Listen to see when his upcoming events are coming up. “The entire part of the course should be designed to answer all the objections that your clients will have” What You’ll Learn: The importance of pre-selling your course Some tips for building your course Explains that market research matters Connect with Brady Patterson: Brady’s LinkedIn Success Road Academy Facebook Brady's Facebook Page Links and Resources: Iangarlic.com/plan Garlicface.com Tool Kit     See acast.com/privacy for pr

        In today’s episode of the Garlic Marketing Show, Ian sits down with the founder of FreeeUp.com, Nathan Hirsch. They talk about the value of the culture of a business. Nathan also mentions how communication is to key to your clients. He talks about the use of integrating VA’s or freelancers to answer clients questions 24/7. Developing a team of people includes integrating a person’s skills, attitude, and communication and harnessing in a way that creates a harmonious team environment. We need different people and leaders in several departments taking charge in each area of specialties. “Over 50% of workforce is going to be remote. Take advantage of the remote workforce” What You’ll Learn: The importance of knowing the culture of your business How to develop an effective team The value of using the FreeeUp software Connect with Nathan Hirsch: FreeeUp.com Nathan's LinkedIn Nathan's Twitter Links and Resources: Iangarlic.com/plan Garlicface.com     See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out infor

Today’s episode Ian speaks with Mitch Russo who worked directly with Tony Robinson and is the current CEO of MyPowerTribe.com. He shares his wonderful story of how he was able to rise and form this company and how he also is a coach to other business owners that provides resources and tips on how they can expand and grow their businesses. He explains his story of how he formed a rock band back in high school and soon as he was obtaining gigs that he was asking the mom’s that were hiring them if they can write how great they were as the form of testimonials.  He goes in depth of how lessons and a set of guidelines are the foundation for building a business. “Years later, when I started my software company, much of what I was doing were the lessons I learned in building my band” Mitch describes the value of lessons. He mentions a quote from American Philosopher Kernel Sanders  “We do chicken right”  which is do one thing and do it really well. He also touches on mind mapping and how helpful it is to show a clie

In this week’s episode of the Garlic Marketing Show, Ian speaks with David Riklan, the owner and founder of Self-Growth.com. David describes the secrets of marketing, coaching business, consulting and why he started this business. David states that:   “Self- Growth originally was a directory of the best websites to do with goal setting, stress management, and public speaking, and it became a resource. I was looking in creating a central resource that people can come and find the best self-improvement, self-help stuff there is on the internet.”   He expresses that it’s not just website, but the content is the king. Content makes the website come to life, it adds value and tells the story. David describes how “you can see forever if you stand on the shoulders of giants” meaning that as the individuals you can do so much better if you find people that are already successful and leverage what they are doing. Relationships are also key. Building relationships within your network are vital to not only leveraging yo

In this episode of the Garlic Marketing Show, we have Erik Harbison as our special guest today who is the pioneer of email and is the director of marketing for aWeber. He explains how he had experience running digital marketing strategy and execution for brands and eventually joined the client/technology side and joined aWeber to help. He describes keeping up the pace and creating a great communication line is vital for a company like aWeber. He describes how the company is integrating videos to gather customers. The use of video is very impactful especially when trying to generate educational content. Emails are still a strong suit but integrating videos ties people together since it builds on connection and storytelling. Emails are great for also educating and helping people first. As a marketer, you want to create a steady stream of emails, but also connect with them in a way as if you reading their mind. He describes how to segment to the B2B area. What You’ll Learn: How videos are vital in the education

     Today’s episode is all about social proof. The head of marketing for the software Proof, Austin Distel is here with us today. He describes what Proof is, and how it’s important to create an online market that attracts clients like how social proof works in retail and the restaurant business. He describes how Proof is about bringing those clients who want to do authentic marketing. They also focus on the idea of video case stories. Austin explains that having his clients share their experience and story is more compelling as opposed to explaining what we can do. Hearing from people and creating that social connection grabs clients in and is more relatable. Proof see the data science, focuses on the machine learning, and analyzes the analytics. Conversions are vital in delivering to the people. What You’ll Learn: The Importance of Community and Conversions Value of Social Proof through Video Case Stories 3 Step Process for Perfect Case Study Data Science is key to Personalize Experience Connect with Aust

Speaker trainer and sales expert Jane Powers stops by the Garlic Marketing Show in this week’s episode to share her knowledge of sales and what marketers can take away from this. She describes that the key to sales is forming a foundation which she calls authentic selling. She explains that everyone needs sales training and leads are valuable, we need leads but we have to pinpoint which leads that we want to work with by a series of questions to see if they fit those qualifications. Position yourself or “Position Me” is about putting yourself as the expert, knowing what platform to gauge your target audience, and then you “Position Them” which is positioning your audience, buyer, and knowing what they need from you. She also describes the code to close which is how you sell like Jane’s catalyst strategy. She describes depending on your buyer you have to sell to their needs.   What You’ll Learn: Authentic Selling “Position Me” and “Position Them” Code to close Connect with Jane Powers: Letstalkimpact.com Yo

Founder of the Campfire Effect, and the man behind the stories, Chris Smith guest stars in this episode on the Garlic Marketing Show. He describes the value of human interaction, and connecting with others is something that is often lost, yet it is something we truly desire most. With stories, we create those connections, which is what small businesses have. What makes a small business stand out from a corporation is their authenticity and that is through storytelling. He mentions the importance of ”why” vs "what your company does” to convey that authentic story. Chris goes in-depth about his five forces of a story and how it had helped build that “how” factor. He describes how he helps people find their story and how to integrate that into their marketing. What You’ll Learn: 5 Forces of Story How the impact/mission sell About the Campfire Effect online course Connect with Chris: Campfire Effect Connect@thecampfireeffect.com 1st 5 listeners that send an email with the subject line “The Garlic Marketing Sho

In today’s episode of the Garlic Marketing Show Ian sits down with Dr. Zaino. He describes how he went into video speaking and capturing people with these stories. He dives into the power of storytelling and how sharing these authentic experiences not only makes you stand above the rest but allows us as people to be who they are. Dr. Zaino also shares his experience of how he launched his I am hero project and built these four pillars of hero rising which includes knowing your superpower, your platform, how to take what you love and monetize it and how to monetize that message. Don’t justify your limitations and move forward there are no limits. Stories on Instagram and Facebook have been essential for marketing and building connections. What You’ll Learn: How storytelling is key Tips for integrating stories to your services The  4 pillars of Hero Rising Connect with Dr. Chris Zaino: Iamhero.com Facebook Dr. Zaino Instagram Dr. Zaino Links and Resources: Iangarlic.com/patient Garlicface.com     See acas

Practicing chiropractor and now marketing expert Scot Gray is featured on today’s episode of the Garlic Marketing Show. Scot Gray shares how he began his career as a  chiropractor to how he began transitioning to marketing field in the hopes of promoting other chiropractors and their businesses. He conducts seminars and gathers these leads from Facebook leads alone that helps generate over $200,000 a month for his practice. Also, with these auto webinars that have been created teaches people about stem cells, and gets them interested in the point where they have been already lining up to schedule consultations at the door.  Scot shares how this is more than just marketing stem cells but something that he personally invests his time to conduct these consultations. Stem cells have shown to change lives and they have helped a tremendous amount of clients to the point that they are ready to go back to their active lives. He describes the science behind stem cells and how they are able to repair many forms of tiss

Marketer and author of Don’t Buy a Duck, is featured on today’s episode of the Garlic Marketing Show. Derek Champagne shares his experience of his company and how he has expanded to creating his own courses, podcast, and even publishing his own own book. He shares vital tips for those entering the marketing game known as his 5 crisis points. He also provides valuable insight of his 3 bucket points in building an effective marketing strategy. What You’ll Learn: The 5 crisis points 3 buckets to strategy Derek’s inspiration for Don’t Buy a Duck Connect with Derek: Marketing Courses Don't Buy a Duck Derek's LinkedIn Derek's Website Assist My Marketing Links and Resources: Iangarlic.com/plan See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The power of social media can create a huge stream of followers, especially on platforms like Instagram. In this episode of the Garlic Marketing Show, we have Craig Ballantyne fitness coach sharing how one can capture about 4000 followers a day. The idea is to reinvent yourself and jump to Instagram stories. He explains how Instagram stories is the new way to market yourself and is the new television. Check out his interview here.What You’ll Learn:How to Gain 4000 Followers on InstagramHow to Structure your Instagram StoriesHow to Sell Seats to MastermindsConnect with Craig:Craig’s WebsiteCraig’s EmailPerfect Day Workshop Craig’s Twitter PageFollow him on InstagramLinks and Resources:Iangarlic.com/planGarlicface.com    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s not about selling your audience, it’s about educating your audience.  In this episode of the Garlic Marketing Show, we have entrepreneur Jay Fiset sharing the value of joint venture. He describes how this can be extremely beneficial to a business, builds relationships, and promotes success.  He explains more how joint ventures can generate referrals and share leads with other successful companies. Check out his interview here What You’ll Learn: The Value of Being a Trusted Advisor How Joint Ventures Benefits a Business The Power of Forming Partnerships Connect with Jay:  Jay's Blog Jay's Twitter Page Links and Resources: Iangarlic.com/plan Garlicface.com     See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Podcasts are rising but there’s no need to market in every avenue to gain prospective listeners. In this episode of the Garlic Marketing Show, we hear from Jordan Harbinger who’s been working in the podcast business for 6+ years. He promotes the value of content and quality in podcasts. Podcasts are not only informative but interviewing is crucial in order to gather these compelling stories from the interviewees. He focuses on the idea that podcasts interviews should have the interviewee sharing stories that evoke feelings since that builds the connection with listeners. What You’ll Learn: The value of storytelling Importance of being unique from other competitors Building relationships with clients Connect with Jordan: Jordan Harbinger Show Links and Resources: Iangarlic.com/plan See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When should I distribute high quality content? What platform should I use to reach my audience? In this episode of the Garlic Marketing Show, we hear from Paid Traffic Expert Duane Brown, who provides listeners vital tips in gearing traffic to ads. He’s helped assist companies, teams, and start-ups set a system to gear traffic to their targeted ads. One of biggest suggestions he has for marketers is to market quality content where their audience is and not to gain just numbers. He also mentions the importance of navigating traffic on different platforms like using Bing to market their ads. What You’ll Learn: The value of quality content over quantity Understanding the features and benefits of as a tool for traffic Knowing what platform to use to gear traffic Connect with Duane: Duane’s site Duane’s Twitter Duane’s email to contact Links and Resources: Iangarlic.com/plan Garlicface.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.