Perfectly Mentored With Jason Portnoy

"When I can look in the mirror and say, yes, you took multiple hits to the face and you came back up and you're stronger. That's what winning looks like for me."In this episode of Perfectly Mentored, host Jason Portnoy invites branding expert Bijal Patel to discuss the importance of branding in today's ever-changing business landscape. They emphasize that branding goes beyond logos and colors, and delve into why it is crucial for businesses to focus on branding to succeed and scale. With platform and advertising changes, Bijal explains why branding is now the go-to strategy for many gurus. Tune in to gain insights on how to elevate your branding game and make your business stand out.Topics Covered  Being fired after having a baby. [03:12] Accidental transition to branding. [08:10] Cold and unsettling firing experience. [10:28] I have no issues with someone on my team being better than me. [14:11]  Branding and attracting ideal clients. [18:51]The discomfort of finding your brand. [21:

Believe it or not, investing in sports cards has a lot in common with buying and selling stocks. If you’re good at this game, you can literally make millions from it.Luckily for Sasha Tammadon, he is good at what he does, and what he does is invest and make big bucks from trading in sports cards. Sasha has an intuition that he was able to capitalize on.On this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Sasha and Jason talk about the rapidly-growing sports card investing market to understand its rise in popularity.Topics Covered  The value of rare cards. [00:30] Advice for beginners. [01:01] Differentiating between collecting for enjoyment and investing for profit. [02:08] Buying singles. [03:05] What cards to buy and when to sell. [04:01] The resurgence of the sports card market. [06:15] Sports cards as art pieces. [08:03] Want to work with Jason one-on-one? Click HereConnect with Codie Sanchez:InstagramFacebookTwitterTikTokLinkedInNewsletterYouTubeConnect with us:Perfectly Mentored InstagramWatch the Intervi

“Ask Jason” is a new weekly segment where JPORT Media founder Jason Portnoy responds to questions submitted by our listeners. This week, we’re diving into a handful of relevant topics for small business owners, especially those in the marketing and e-commerce spaces.In this episode of the Perfectly Mentored podcast, host Jason Portnoy discusses the challenge of balancing work and family time with co-host Megan. They share their personal experiences and offer advice on how to communicate availability and boundaries to clients and family members. They address the issue of clients contacting during off-office hours and the importance of setting clear expectations. Listeners will gain insights and strategies for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.Topics Covered   Setting boundaries with clients. [02:17] Setting boundaries with clients. [06:30] Family first and business priorities. [08:30] First hire: administrative assistant. [11:24] Hard work and success. [18:21] Being a loser versus being okay. [19:34] Dad

Discover how this approach led to remarkable success for the guest's brand, with millions of satisfied customers. By introducing innovative solutions like dissolving whitening strips and a sprinkle-based whitening powder, the brand extended its reach to serve an even broader audience.In this episode of Perfectly Mentored, Jason and Josh dive into the secrets of business growth through product line expansion and adopting a customer-centric approach. Josh Elizetxe, a successful entrepreneur and founder of a thriving direct-to-consumer brand, shares invaluable insights and strategies that have led to tremendous growth.Topics Covered  Product diversification [00:19] The success of introducing new products [02:25] Learning from Starbucks' success [04:03] The power of offering product color options [06:13] Expanding into accessory products  [08:32] Want to work with Jason one-on-one? Click HereConnect with Codie Sanchez:InstagramFacebookTwitterTikTokLinkedInNewsletterYouTubeConnect with us:Perfectly Mento

“Ask Jason” is a new weekly segment where JPORT Media founder Jason Portnoy responds to questions submitted by our listeners. This week, we’re diving into a handful of relevant topics for small business owners, especially those in the marketing and e-commerce spaces.In this episode, Jason tackles the common challenge faced by entrepreneurs—balancing family and business. Joined by co-host Megan, they dive into questions about finding equilibrium, separating work and family time, dealing with burnout, and overcoming guilt. Jason shares his insights and practical tips based on his own experiences as a father and entrepreneur. Tune in to gain valuable advice on prioritizing, setting boundaries, and finding the right mentor or coach to guide you on your entrepreneurial journey.Topics Covered  The chaotic 4th of July weekend. [00:41] Difference between relaxation with and without kids. [02:07] Balancing family and business as an entrepreneur and parent. [03:00] Prioritizing and managing time effectively. [06:00] Ti

Explore the importance of designing your business to leverage your strengths and creating win-win situations for everyone involved, while avoiding unethical practices that can backfire.In this episode of Perfectly Mentored, Jason is joined by Rich Schefren, as he emphasizes the critical role of marketing in business success. He highlights the need to create a strong desire for collaboration with vendors, affiliates, and customers, ensuring that everyone involved wants to work with you. Rich emphasizes designing a business that minimizes flaws and focuses on current strengths, fostering mutual success and collaboration.Topics Covered  Designing a business to make flaws irrelevant [01:01] Building long-term relationships and avoiding short-term gains [03:39] Leveraging Google and YouTube for marketing [05:25] Using teaser and taste strategies in advertising [08:14] Solutions for building a business without relying on platforms [10:06] Value and counterintuitive insights for shareability [12:05] Want to work wit

“Ask Jason” is a new weekly segment where JPORT Media founder Jason Portnoy responds to questions submitted by our listeners. This week, we’re diving into a handful of relevant topics for small business owners, especially those in the marketing and e-commerce spaces.In this episode of Perfectly Mentored, Jason discusses the significance of negotiation skills and the key elements of successful marketing campaigns. Joined by Megan, they dive into various topics, sharing valuable insights and practical advice.Topics Covered  Negotiating is problem-solving and creating solutions. [00:39]Understanding both sides and their goals and values. [01:22]Building a bridge between the two sides through creativity and research. [02:05]The importance of clear defined roles and understanding limitations. [00:03:21]Knowing when to establish a walk-away point in negotiations. [04:02]Considering different scenarios and options during negotiation. [:43]The impact of cap fluctuations on negotiations. [06:24]Handling disagreements

Consider different scenarios, be proactive in researching past contracts, and understand the potential impact of various factors such as the future salary cap in the NFL.In today's episode of Perfectly Mentored, Jason interviews Chris Cabott, an NFL super agent, who shares insights on effective negotiation strategies. Chris provides tips that can be applied to everyday negotiations, regardless of the scale or context. He emphasizes that negotiation is about problem-solving and creating solutions, rather than focusing on conflicts or negativity.Topics Covered  Negotiation as Problem Solving [00:16]Understanding Both Sides for Successful Negotiation [00:39]Creating Solutions and Building Bridges [2:29]Setting Walk-Away Points and Effective Communication [04:15]Preparation and Adapting to Changing Environments [05:27]Managing Disagreements and Making Informed Decisions [06:50]Ensuring Value and Making Informed Decisions [07:35]Emotional Decision-Making and Cooler Heads Prevailing [08:43]Want to work with Ja

“Ask Jason” is a new weekly segment where JPORT Media founder Jason Portnoy responds to questions submitted by our listeners. This week, we’re diving into a handful of relevant topics for small business owners, especially those in the marketing and e-commerce spaces.In this episode of Ask Jason, Jason and Megan discuss the importance of prioritizing tasks and building brand awareness through social media marketing. They address the concept of toxic positivity and emphasize the need for balance and perspective. They also highlight the significance of both email marketing and direct marketing strategies. They stress the benefits of having a coach or mentor for personal and professional growth.Topics Covered  Priority Matrix and Decision [00:11]Effective Strategies for Building Brand Awareness [01:19]Understanding Toxic Positivity and Finding Balance [04:40]Email Marketing and Direct Marketing: Both Essential [08:57]The Benefits of Having a Coach or Mentor for Personal and Professional Growth [11:48]Want to work

Embrace accountability, learn from past mistakes, and make the right decisions moving forward. The importance of doing thorough due diligence, seeking the right mentors, and avoiding opinions from unreliable sources is reiterated.In this episode of Perfectly Mentored, Jason is joined by Tom Smyth and they discuss the importance of coaching and shares their experience coaching an MMA fighter. They emphasize the dangers of thinking one knows everything and the value of having a mentor who has real-life experience. Tom highlights the similarities between coaching an athlete and coaching an entrepreneur, emphasizing the need for resilience and self-accountability in both fields.Topics Covered  Molly McCann. [01:18]Regaining confidence after defeat.  [03:09]Similarities between coaching an MMA fighter and an entrepreneur. [04:26]The lonely journey of being an entrepreneur. [06:44]:Overcoming challenges and the importance of resilience. [07:46]Common mistakes people make. [08:43]The value of self-accountability. [0

“Ask Jason” is a new weekly segment where JPORT Media founder Jason Portnoy responds to questions submitted by our listeners. This week, we’re diving into a handful of relevant topics for small business owners, especially those in the marketing and e-commerce spaces.In this episode of Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Jason returns from a sabbatical to answer listener questions and covers various aspects of business growth, marketing strategies, and maintaining resilience in the face of challenges.Topics Covered  Implementing the content flywheel for email engagement [01:21]  Building relationships through email marketing [02:19] Offline marketing tactics to complement online efforts [03:03]Examples of creative offline marketing strategies [04:11] Standing out and getting noticed through offline marketing [05:17] Mindset and perspective in the face of setbacks and failures [08:06] Having a big audacious goal to stay motivated and resilient [09:00] The importance of mindset in entrepreneurship [11:00] Staying update

"...you better be able to show really compelling reasons why whatever you're selling and however you're, and how, whatever you're offering now, what are your offering now overcomes that and it's more, it's more, uh, desirable, pragmatic, profitable, economic to do it now than in the future..." In this episode of Perfectly Mentored, we dive into the world of business with a renowned expert, Jay Abraham, who has the ability to simplify complex concepts and provide practical solutions. Jason and Jay explore the notion of overcomplicating business strategies and the importance of focusing on fundamental principles. Jay shares insights into his proven methodologies for business growth and emphasizes the significance of effective strategy over tactics.Topics Covered   Overcomplicate business [00:11] Simple and effective business strategies [00:58] People's obsession  [02:10]Lack of action and commitment [03:23] Foundations of building a proper business [04:23] Business princi

Discover the power of understanding triggers, finding your unique voice, and using them strategically to enhance your marketing campaigns.In this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Jason sits down with a copywriting expert, Alex Cattoni, to discuss the importance of triggers in copywriting and how they can enhance the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. Alex shares insights into her journey of building a niche brand and overcoming imposter syndrome in a saturated market. The conversation delves into the significance of staying true to your unique voice, avoiding comparison traps, and taking action to implement knowledge effectively.Topics Covered  Niche vs. broad Approach  [00:11]Dealing with imposter syndrome [1:29]Stay in your own lane [04:02]The danger of comparing [6:00] Triggers in copywriting  [9:00]Want to work with Jason one-on-one? Click HereConnect with Codie Sanchez:InstagramFacebookTwitterTikTokLinkedInNewsletterYouTubeConnect with us:Perfectly Mentored InstagramWatch the Interviews on Y

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or an established business owner, investing in your financial stability is a must. But doing so takes more than just blindly jumping into conventional solutions. You also have to consider other factors, such as the current status of the economy, the ever-changing market, and your peace of mind.If there’s anyone who deeply understands how to navigate such financial undertakings, it’s none other than our guest for today, Codie Sanchez. Codie is the founder of Contrarian Thinking and co-founder of Unconventional Acquisitions––two companies that aim to help individuals create long-term sustainable wealth through practical, unconventional means and small, service-based business acquisitions.In this episode of Perfectly Mentored, Codie Sanchez shares her wisdom on small service-based business acquisitions and she and Jason discuss the current state of the economy and business landscape.Topics Covered  Who is Codie Sanchez?  [01:21]Small service-based business acquisitions in

“Ask Jason” is a new weekly segment where JPORT Media founder Jason Portnoy responds to questions submitted by our listeners. This week, we’re diving into a handful of relevant topics for small business owners, especially those in the marketing and e-commerce spaces.In this episode of Ask Jason Live, Jason and Megan field questions from viewers, with the first question being about whether starting a podcast is a good way to market an agency. Jason suggests that while it can be a good way to reach potential clients, it requires a longer-term strategy and recommends identifying ideal clients and reaching out to them directly about the podcast. Overall, the episode focuses on answering viewer questions and providing insights on various topics related to startups and entrepreneurship.Topics Covered  Podcasts as a marketing strategy. [00:01:10] Pricing for results, not time. [00:03:46] Setting Big Goals. [00:07:55] Investing in growth. [00:13:24] Creating a marketing strategy. [00:15:51] Want to work with Jason on

Understanding the language of eyebrows allows for more effective communication, fostering better connections and improved decision-making.In this episode of, Jason is joined by Brian Galke and they dive into a fascinating concept: understanding people based on their eyebrows. Brian explains how understanding the language of eyebrows allows for more effective communication, fostering better connections and improved decision-making.Topics Covered  Highbrow vs. lowbrow [00:26]People with high eyebrows [04:14] Understanding eyebrow wiring [08:21]Rounded eyebrow [12:51 ]Want to work with Jason one-on-one? Click HereConnect with Jason PortnoyWebsiteInstagramTikTokLike the episode? Watch and support us on YouTube.Visit us also on Apple Podcasts! Help us spread the word by subscribing and leaving a review—we appreciate your feedback!

Marketers and brand owners should not fear new technologies such as AI, but rather view them as opportunities to improve their businesses. They should also be aware of potential threats that new technologies may pose and take steps to minimize the damage. In this episode of Perfectly Mentored, Maxwell Finn, an entrepreneur who has been involved in starting and growing multiple businesses, shares his journey with Jason. He talks about his experiences with a failed tech startup, starting an apparel brand called Startup Drugs, and eventually starting an agency, Quantum Media, with a partner. Throughout his journey, he learned how to run successful Facebook advertising campaigns and worked with companies of all sizes.Topics Covered  Entrepreneurial journey: failures to success.[00:00]  Diversify marketing platforms.[04:23] Don't get too comfortable.[11:15] Diversify strategically, not emotionally.[15:21]TikTok ban unlikely, focus on marketing.[17:50] Create native content for TikTok.[23:15] Invest in compell

By mastering the art of raising your status through words and actions, you can shape how prospects perceive you and become more open to what you're offering.In this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Jason and Jeremy Miner dives into the importance of raising your status as a salesperson and how it can positively impact your interactions with prospects. Jeremy emphasizes the power of using status frames, authority frames, and power frames to influence human behavior and create successful sales strategies.Topics Covered  Raise your status.[00:07]  Market's too crowded? [04:11] Master NEPQ. [05:27]Top 1% earning sales person [07:39]Want to work with Jason one-on-one? Click HereConnect with Jason PortnoyWebsiteInstagramTikTokLike the episode? Watch and support us on YouTube.Visit us also on Apple Podcasts! Help us spread the word by subscribing and leaving a review—we appreciate your feedback!

“Ask Jason” is a new weekly segment where JPORT Media founder Jason Portnoy responds to questions submitted by our listeners. This week, we’re diving into a handful of relevant topics for small business owners, especially those in the marketing and e-commerce spaces. In this episode of The Perfectly Mentored Podcast’s weekly Q&A show, Jason addresses various questions related to business and entrepreneurship. He offers insights and practical advice on topics such as identifying the most important metrics for an e-commerce brand, marketing tips for new brands with limited ad budgets, maintaining positivity amidst negativity, and the power of self-talk. Additionally, he discusses the crucial task of discovering your target audience and how it shapes the success of your brand or company.Topics Covered  Metrics depend on business goals [00:32] Gratitude and perspective combat negativity [06:10]Watch how you talk to yourself [10:20]Join market domination method program [15:17]Want to work with Jason one-on-one

The importance of surrounding oneself with successful individuals, investing in personal development, and leveraging coaching and mentorship to foster a growth-oriented mindset.In today's episode for Perfectly Mentored, Jason is joined by Anik Singal, a best-selling author and motivational speaker and they dive into the importance of mindset in entrepreneurship. They share personal anecdotes and discuss their experiences with delegating outcomes rather than processes. Anik emphasizes the significance of surrounding oneself with high-achieving individuals to expand one's belief system and goals. They also touch on the transformative power of coaching and mentorship, and how mindset plays a critical role in achieving success. Topics Covered  Outsource the outcome [00:00]It's what you believe [03:51]Surround yourself with successful people  [06:16]They're just bored [11:20] Don't miss out on family [15:34]You could have it all [20:19]Want to work with Jason one-on-one? Click HereConnect