Perfectly Mentored With Jason Portnoy

Millions of investors were shocked by the recent market crash due to the unpredictable COVID-19, but there is a group of investors who were prepared... These investors are WINNING in the market right now because they take a Warren Buffett-style approach to investing. And it’s not because they’re financial experts or can time the market, it’s because they use the principles of Rule #1 Investing.Phil Town, the founder of Rule #1 Investing, is an expert investor and 3x New York Times Bestselling author who teaches investors how to buy great companies on sale. His approach is simple: Buy $10 bills for $5 and you are certain to make money.This crash is just beginning and so is the opportunity of a lifetime for Rule #1 investors. It’s an incredibly rare time in the stock market when you can purchase undervalued companies at a great price.This is when fortunes are made and generational wealth is created. On today’s episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Phil and Jason discuss sound investment practices, what to

The digital marketing space is filled with agencies that offer flashy shortcuts that claim to guarantee massive returns. This is why it’s so refreshing when an iconoclast decides to go against the grain and employ more pragmatic and conservative tactics. That’s exactly what Justin Marshall does.Justin Marshall is the founder of Ad Hoc Media, a Facebook and Instagram media-buying agency based out of Brooklyn, New York. He also runs a coaching program for agency owners and e-commerce brands. On today’s podcast, Justin and Jason talk about risk-averse digital marketing strategies, being honest about what you can do for your clients, why a lot of digital marketers sell "pipe dreams", and many other fascinating topics.Topics Covered: Who is Justin Marshall? [00:18] How did you get started in the digital marketing space? [01:15] How has your philosophy background played a role in how you run ads and how you become analytical of everything? [03:11] How has being risk-averse allowed you to be different as

In the age of social distancing, e-commerce is experiencing a boom most other industries can only dream of. Who better to tell us about this exponential growth than a member of the so-called ‘digirati’?Rachel Tipograph became an eBay power user when she was just 13. Today, she is a member of the ‘digerati’—an elite community composed of the brightest minds in the digital space. Rachel is the founder and CEO of MikMak, an e-commerce marketing platform for multi-channel brands. She has been showered with numerous accolades from Forbes, LinkedIn, Marie Claire, Fast Company, and many other prominent organizations.On this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Rachel talks about her entrepreneurial journey, creating and pivoting MikMak, current e-commerce trends, and a lot more. Topics Covered: Who is Rachel Tipograph? [00:18] How did your entrepreneurship journey start? [1:48] What prompted you to create MikMak? [6:23] How were you able to lower GAP’s average customer age by 10 years? [14:50] How important

The worlds of sports and entertainment are incredibly lucrative. But have you ever wondered who makes the power moves that shape the landscape behind the scenes? People like Chris Cabott, that’s who. Chris Cabott is the president and COO of the Steinberg Sports & Entertainment Agency. He oversees all aspects of the company’s finances and internal operations and is also a certified NFL agent on all of their athlete’s contracts. Chris is an attorney and a certified NFL league player-agent with extensive experience in the entertainment industry, being involved in everything from hit records to feature films. On this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Chris and Jason talk about what it takes to succeed in the hyper-competitive sports and entertainment industries. They also discuss topics like effective negotiation tactics, dealing with failure and the Patrick Mahomes deal.Topics Covered: Who is Chris Cabott? [00:18] What led you to become the next super-agent and did you always want to be a sports age

How often do you look outside the marketing box for inspiration? There is a wealth of books on marketing and strategies and so forth, but often, the most effective strategies may be found in other arenas of entertainment or politics. And once you fundamentally understand the psychology behind those golden strategies, it’s amazing how patterns begin to emerge in the people you see every day.Curt Maly is a speaker, entrepreneur, and CEO of Black Box Social Media, LLC, a digital marketing agency and training company that focuses on helping mission-based businesses to expand their reach and scale-up through unique and creative digital marketing campaigns.On this episode of the Perfectly Mentored podcast, Curt and Jason shed some light on the right way to use propaganda, Curt’s legendary BELT Method and the psychology of marketing online, and lessons from the way companies like Apple and Facebook get us addicted to their products. Tune in for a perspective on genius marketing that you won’t find anywhere else.Topi

Sales is one of those skill sets that gets preached about a lot - mostly by people who are only average at it. Want to be better than that? Bypass the tactics and get back to the fundamentals.Cole Gordon owns a sales recruitment & training agency helping entrepreneurs delegate sales calls so they can scale their companies to multiple 7-figures. He has done over $5M in sales in the past 2 years (averaging 400k+ in yearly commissions) as a full-time sales rep selling to industries such as coaching, consulting, digital agencies, real estate, mortgage, financial services, insurance, and more.On this episode of the Perfectly Mentored podcast, Cole and Jason jam on what it takes to ace your sales, including the pieces that need to line up (for you and for your prospect), how to structure your content, offers and even your own mind, and taking inspiration from others to develop your unique voice and sell the way only you can. Tune in to clear up all your sales struggles and gain the confidence you need.Topics Co

It’s hard to even open your phone anymore without coming across a headline or post on social media that hurts or makes you angry. And it can be an overwhelming feeling, knowing that there’s so much bad in the world. What could one person possibly do about all the hate?Corey Fleischer is the founder of the #ErasingHate movement which locates and eliminates hate speech graffiti for free (worldwide), stopping the cycle of hate, one hate speech at a time, by educating and inspiring our communities.On this episode of the Perfectly Mentored podcast, Jason and Corey dive deep on Corey’s evolution into someone who proactively stands up to hate, and how everyone can do the same, dealing with the mixed reactions of people who either don’t understand you following your passion or actively oppose you doing so, and how you can build something bigger than you that leaves a positive mark on the world. Listen in to learn more about fighting hate in a world that seems to struggle with it more than ever.Topics Covered: Introdu

Simply doing the work has fallen by the wayside in the age of Internet “gurus” and dime-a-dozen online marketers. It’s rare to see service providers who are committed to constantly improving their own skillset to get results for their people. And when you find such a person, it’s in your best interest to listen up.Emily Hirsh is a leading Digital Marketing Strategist, young entrepreneur and founder of Hirsh Marketing, one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agencies that is responsible for over $90 million (and counting!) in client revenue generated. Emily and her team of experts work with top-level influencers and game-changing entrepreneurs and to grow their businesses and generate massive revenue using her revolutionary Hirsh Process.On this episode of the Perfectly Mentored podcast, Emily and Jason jam on the commitment to perfecting the way you serve your clients (rather than making wild claims you can’t back up), candidly walking clients through expectations, systems and the work they need to do, a

Who's sitting behind the camera on your favorite shows? The Internet is obsessed with actors, but there's a wealth of information, imagination and valuable insight locked in the creative minds responsible for your latest binge-watch.Doug Ellin is an American screenwriter and film and TV director best known for creating the HBO series Entourage. Ellin also served as executive producer, director, head writer and supporting actor for the series, and wrote, directed and produced its 2015 film adaptation.On this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Doug and Jason jam on the evolution of Entourage into an incredible hit show, how the reaction to art changes as society does, and the impact of streaming services and social media on a screenwriter's work.Topics Covered: Who is Doug Ellin? [00:15] How did you get started in film and TV? [00:56] Did you like the idea of Entourage from the beginning? [03:02] Does perfectionism play a part in writing a hit show? [05:32] How did you assemble the Ent

COVID-19 has made the already-tough path of entrepreneurship nearly impossible. But the only person stopping your growth is you - put the focus on delivering value and learning from your many mistakes and watch your business thrive, coronavirus or no.Dee Deng is the co-founder and CEO of Right Hook Digital, an ecommerce growth & performance marketing agency that manages millions in ad spend for their growth clients across Australia and the USA. Obsessed with "delivering wow," Dee leads his agency team of 50 while traveling the world sharing his team's learnings & insights and educating brand owners on how to scale profitably and sustainably. Most recently, Right Hook has been listed as one of Australia's Fastest Growing Companies of 2019/2020 by the Australian Financial Review.On this episode of the Perfectly Mentored podcast, Jason and Dee break down the mechanics of a high-functioning and fast-growing business, approaching Internet marketers with a grain of salt (and helping clie

Professional fighters are known for their ability to take a hit and bounce back, and persist until victory. There's a lesson there for entrepreneurs, too.Ariel Helwani is a mixed martial arts (MMA) reporter whose work appears across ESPN's many platforms. The award-winning journalist joined ESPN in June 2018 to cover MMA and has gone on to play several roles there, including: co-host of the weekly MMA program "Ariel & The Bad Guy," host of the ongoing livestream and podcast "Ariel Helwani's MMA Show" and reporter for MMA across ESPN digital media and television platforms. Helwani has been covering MMA professionally since 2006 and he is an eight-time winner of "MMA Journalist of the Year" at the World MMA Awards and a previous contributor to MMA coverage for Fox Sports and NBC Sports.On this episode of the Perfectly Mentored podcast, Jason and Ariel lay out the reasons behind some of Ariel's boldest career moves, keeping a resilient and positive mindset ev

Branding is the entrepreneur's jigsaw puzzle. You need the right pieces in the right places and in the right number. How do the giant names do it all so flawlessly?Well, did you ever wonder who's behind the personal brand for Gary Vaynerchuk, for instance? Andy Krainak is the Brand Director for VaynerMedia, the man responsible for funneling Gary's ideas and inspirations into high-performing, optimized content across several channels - all of which works together to grow the GaryVee brand.On this episode of the Perfectly Mentored podcast, Andy and Jason dig deep into mastering new platforms for content and branding, the vital importance of knowing yourself and following your own strategies for growth, and the tactical details that Gary Vee uses to turn his content to gold (no matter where it gets posted). Tune in for a rare opportunity to learn from one of the brilliant minds behind the Gary Vee brand.Topics Covered: How did Jason and Andy meet? [00:15] What does Gary Vee's Brand Director d

As hard as it might be to believe, the pandemic we’re experiencing brings opportunities with it, not just tough times - but you’re going to need some inside expertise to make your new ecommerce venture thrive.Harley Finkelstein is an entrepreneur, lawyer, and the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Shopify. He founded his first company at age 17 while a student at McGill and went on to complete his law degree and MBA at the University of Ottawa, where he co-founded the JD/MBA Student Society and the Canadian MBA Oath. Harley is an Advisor to Felicis Ventures, and one of the "Dragons" on CBC's Next Gen Den. Recently, he received the Canadian Angel Investor of the Year Award, Canada's Top 40 Under 40 Award, and was inducted into the Order of Ottawa. From 2014 to 2017, Harley was on the Board of the C100, and in December 2017 he was appointed for a 5-year term to the Board of Directors of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).On this episode of the Perfectly Mentored podcast, Jason and Har

Becoming truly great at marketing - and the moving parts and disciplines that surround it - requires a lot more than laser focus. At the end of the day, it is the well-rounded individual with a view of the big picture that winds up on top.Ryan Deiss is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and one of the most sought-after and dynamic speakers on marketing in the world today. He is also the founder and CEO of several companies, including The Scalable Company, DigitalMarketer.com and Recess.io. Alongside his other endeavors, Ryan serves as the host and founder of Traffic & Conversion Summit, the largest digital marketing conversion conference in North America. Over the course of his career, Ryan has introduced and popularized many of the digital selling strategies that modern companies now take for granted.On this episode of the Perfectly Mentored podcast, Jason and Ryan discuss weaving together the fundamentals of marketing and strong copy with the latest technology and techniques, keeping humanity at your

All the marketing "gurus" on the Internet will happily tell you how to make money. But how many of them can tell you how to make yourself wealthy in every part of your life, in ways that go far beyond your paycheck?David Meltzer is the Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, but his life's mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing…VALUE. David is a three-time international best-selling author, a Top 100 Business Coach, the executive producer of Entrepreneur's #1 digital business show, Elevator Pitch, and host of The Playbook podcast. His newest book, Game-Time Decision Making, was a #1 new release. David has been recognized by Variety Magazine as their Sports Humanitarian of the Year, awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and most recently at the Super Bowl David was honored as the Most Valuable Ph

It takes a lot of discipline, drive and intention to come out of this pandemic even stronger than you were when it started. Whether physically, mentally or in business, those who are applying themselves to growing and improving during this time are the unstoppable ones.Mike Arce is an entrepreneur, speaker, coach, and advertising professional who owns Loud Rumor, a 7-figure advertising agency for fitness studios and independent gyms. Mike is also the host of a video podcast, The G.O.A.T. Show, where he interviews people who are arguably the greatest of all time at what they do.On this episode of Perfectly Mentored, Jason and Mike jam on the shift to virtual fitness programs in the midst of COVID-19, how Mike trains his sales team using micro-wins, prioritizing each step of the sales process correctly and developing a resilient mindset to push past failure. Listen in for a new take on selling in tough times.Topics Covered: Why is Mike Arce a Fitness Legend? [00:15] How Are Fitness Businesses Pivoting During CO

Most of us know how it feels to sit back and wait for our lives to get fulfilling. We feel like we're doing the work but going nowhere. It's only when we get aligned with our purpose, our gifts and our highest calling that we can move forward to do the incredible things we dreamed about as children.Tim Storey is an acclaimed author, speaker, and life coach helping people create the future they desire. He has inspired people from all walks of life using seasoned foundational principles and humor to help them overcome the obstacles that are holding them back, and he often meets privately to counsel high-profile leaders in various industries. Aside from his speaking, Tim partners with phenomenal organizations to spread love and hope, such as the Fred Jordan Mission in Los Angeles' Skid Row, Music Unites Day in Los Angeles' Compton schools and Kid's Haven orphanage in Johannesburg, South Africa. Tim is featured on nationally-syndicated Keep the Faith Radio each weekend, providing short in

It's not uncommon for hard-working entrepreneurs to imagine that they can live on success alone - but those who try quickly find that they're only undermining their own potential. Buying into the "grind" mentality is not only ineffective, it's dangerous, and paying attention to your health now leads to pig payoffs later.Dave Asprey, the "Father of Biohacking", is the creator of the Bulletproof Diet and innovator of Bulletproof Coffee, Collagen Protein supplements and many more advances in commercial wellness products. Over the last two decades, Dave has worked to uncover the latest, most innovative methods, techniques and products for enhancing mental and physical performance, pushing the bounds of human possibility in the name of science and evolution. Through the Bulletproof Diet, Dave has maintained a 100-pound weight loss, improved his sleep, and upgraded his brain, ultimately transforming himself into a better entrepreneur, a better husband, and a better father. In addi

The names we know are the names we know for a reason. These are the ones who have reached the top through hard work, smarts, and great mentorship - and when they have something to teach us, it's up to us to take their wisdom and make it a stepping stone on our own path to success.Russell Brunson has sold everything from shakes and supplements to coaching, books, consulting, coupons, t-shirts, technology services, and software. He reached a top-ranking status in several network marketing companies, generating 1.5 million leads in just six weeks. The limitations and obstacles Russell encountered with the technology required to bring his sales funnels to life became the birthplace of the idea for his software company, ClickFunnels. Together with his partner Todd Dickerson, Russell launched their sales funnel software in October 2014, and the company grew to $100,000,000 in the first three years. Currently, ClickFunnels has over 100,000 active users, and Russell continues to speak, publish bestselling books,

When was the last time you looked at your social media feed, read the news or saw an ad and felt an overwhelming sense of clarity? There's a lot of smoke screening and distraction coming at us online. And if you can find a way to get away from the BS tactics and get to the point, your people will come running.Billy Gene is the founder and CEO of top-ranked digital advertising agency Billy Gene Is Marketing Inc., through which he teaches entrepreneurs and marketers a skill set that is simply not taught in schools, period. Billy's ads have been seen over 300 million times and he has been featured in some of the leading publishing companies around the world such as Forbes, Entrepreneur.com, and The Huffington Post. As a leading marketing influencer, educator, and practitioner, Billy empowers the masses by sharing his proven success in turning "clicks into customers"… the most lucrative skillset in the world.On this episode of Perfectly Mentored, Jason and Billy get into the realities of compe