Authority Alchemy with Brian Horn and Jack Mize

Getting noticed is becoming increasing difficult in the competitive markets of today. In years past, a blog might set you apart from your competitors, while today it’s a requirement for basic operation. That’s right. In this day and age, you have to do more to get noticed. This is especially true in ultra competitive markets […] The post How to Start a Podcast That Will Attract More Clients…The Easy Way appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

We'll get into the solopreneur marketing plan later in this post, but first I want to share something. Recently, I realized I’m unemployable. Not employable in the conventional sense, anyway. The good news is that being unemployable doesn’t mean you have to be unemployed. Jack and I sat down with Michael O'Neal from The Solopreneur […] The post Solopreneur Marketing Plan for the Unemployable appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

If you had a near photographic memory of every marketing strategy you've ever tested, used or even heard of…how strong of a marketer do you think you'd be? We have that guy on the show today. His name is Brad Costanzo, and he is the host of the Bacon Wrapped Business show (because everything wrapped in […] The post How Brad Costanzo Will Wrap Your Business In Bacon appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

In today's podcast episode, we go over 6 specific authority hacks to increase website engagement. Press ‘Play” below to start listening now! You’ve probably already created an easy to navigate and informative website with awesome content. Now, you want to ensure your readers become engaged. In other words, you want to get those conversion numbers […] The post Authority Hacks To Increase Website Engagement appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

In today's show, we go over how you can create your first authority content marketing campaign. Authority Content Marketing is a series of content pieces that are specifically designed to increase your authority positioning. This is type of campaign is a hybrid of our style of our authority marketing, and content marketing which has been exploding […] The post 6 Steps To Get New Clients With Authority Content Marketing appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

Take the red pill, and you can keep reading this post. Or take the blue pill, leave this site, and stay in wonderland forever. Well…that's a little dramatic, I guess. But one of my top 5 movies, and I'm a big dork. Plus it's my site.  

As a marketing consultant, you likely focus on social media, SEO and email campaigns. But do ever think about how to get local media coverage for clients, too? While these are traditional marketing methods are great to develop your client's brand, and get them in front of their target audience, you shouldn’t dismiss the effectiveness of […] The post Get Local Media Coverage For Clients (Or Even For Yourself) appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

At some point in your professional life, you've probably wondered how to become a contributor for Forbes Magazine. Or maybe Inc, Fast Company, or even Entrepreneur. It's powerful exposure and authority positioning.  Every time I write for Entrepreneur, I get 100+ new Twitter followers. It also gives you other places to share your message.   I can […] The post Become A Contributor for Forbes (And 8 Other Authority Sites) appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

In today's episode we go over a simple authority marketing offer you can make to your existing clients (or even new prospects) today….by just making a “small bet”. What do Apple CEO Steve Jobs, comedian Chris Rock, prize-winning architect Frank Gehry, and the story developers at Pixar films all have in common? In his bestselling […] The post A Simple Authority Marketing Offer You Can Test appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

We are living through an extraordinary moment in human history. Technology is advancing faster than ever before. Just a handful of years ago, you were the cool guy if you had a beeper. Now, its impossible to get by with out a smartphone with a huge data plan. …heck…even my car has wifi. And I […] The post The 7 Apps We Rely On To Run Our Marketing Agency appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

Welcome to the State of Authority Marketing Address of 2016. This extremely important episode will cover the 7 most important things you can do in 2016 to position yourself as an expert in your industry.   We are living through an extraordinary moment in human history. Technological and social change is reshaping the way we market our businesses, deliver work […] The post The State of Authority Marketing appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

The first impression your users get of your products and services is typically through some type of lead gen page they land on. Those very  pages you’ve been feverishly tweaking away at and — we presume — constantly analyzing. But we’re betting that many of your landing pages just aren’t cutting the mustard. To help you, […] The post The 8 Required Elements of The Perfect Lead Gen Page appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

Vanity is the reason many think is the reason to work toward influencer status. Julian Casablancas, leader singer for The Strokes said, “” So the reason behind the desire to become an influencer CAN'T be vanity. It must be for POSITIONING. You have to do the things that make it easy for others to recognize you […] The post Vanity vs Positioning appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

In this episode we have Ryan Stewman of HardcoreCloser.com joining us as a guest host.  He helps us dig into how anyone can become an influencer using social media. We start off with Brian explaining Hollywood’s proven method of storytelling. Then, how you can apply this formula to turn yourself into the most fascinating person […] The post Becoming An Influencer On Social Media appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

If you thought Press Releases were dead because the SEO world pronounced them so when Google wiped out their strength as a source of backlinks, then you were probably never using them to their highest and most profitable effectiveness in the first place. In the Digital Attention Span Economy,  that far surpasses just getting a […] The post The New Way To Use Press Releases appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

While podcasts have been around for about a decade, there’s been a surge in listenership in the last couple years that’s getting a lot of attention from business owners, celebrities, advertisers, and consumers alike. The percentage of Americans who have listened to a podcast in the past month has almost doubled since 2008, from 9% […] The post How to Stand Out & Get Booked on Radio and Podcast Shows appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

In today's episode we talk about how to write and publish a book that can help position you as an influencer for the Digital Attention Span Consumer using the One Problem-One Solution Book Formula…even if you aren’t a writer We have a VERY different take on book publishing from all the “make money selling Kindle books […] The post Book Publishing for the Digital Attention Span Economy appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

Are you trying to sell with your content..or are you trying to influence? Now, we aren't talking about sales pages or sales emails…you should focus 100% on trying to close the deal in both those cases. But, influencer content isn’t about creating an immediate sale, it’s about letting the right people find their way to […] The post The Digital Attention Span Content Formula appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

Diamonds, a newborn baby, Spud Webb, dynamite…and even Tattoo from Fantasy Island. Big things can come in small packages. One of these things is the second “Pillar of Authority Marketing” known as micro-specialization. Basically, micro-specialization is about offering  a very specific service to a very  specific sub-niche in your market, instead of trying to be the answer to everyone’s problem. People […] The post Focus on Less to Influence More appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

Listen to this episode to learn 4 Instant Influence Triggers you need to know to become a powerful influencer in the Digital Attention Span Economy. The post 4 Instant Influence Triggers For The Digital Attention Span Consumer appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

In Episode 32, we go into how to start positioning yourself as an influencer, the drawbacks of trying to be the expert and how the "Impostor Syndrome" is hurting so many entrepreneurs. The post Being an Influencer vs Calling Yourself Expert appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

In this episode, we begin a new series revealing 7 concise and impactful strategies on how to become an influencer to today’s short attention span consumers. The post Becoming an Influencer in the Digital Attention Span Economy appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

On episode #30, we are talking about how to get people to like you. This can apply to anyone in your life, from your family and friends, to business associates and potential clients. The post How to Make People Like You appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

In episode #29, we are getting into sales around pop culture and how classic successful salesmen are portrayed in movies. This week, we are talking about what most people dread, but is most important in any businesses – sales. Being a salesman has often very negative connotations. Salespeople are often seen as con-men and bullies; […] The post I Hate Selling appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

Last week we talked about getting people to opt-in and capturing their emails. So what do you do next after you build up your email list? In episode 28 we’ll be covering what to do after you've built your email list, how to build authority with your list, and how to get people to trust […] The post Building Authority with an Email List appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

In episode #27, we are getting into some more of the tactical stuff and some of the how-to’s that you guys have been asking for. This week, we are talking about an important topic close to our hearts – lead generation and opt-ins. One of the biggest mistakes that people make today in marketing is […] The post Selling the Opt-in appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

In this special episode of “Profiles of Authority” we talk to Tai Lopez. Tai is an aspiring renaissance man that's the author of a few books on unrelated subjects, a member of MENSA: the high IQ society, a self made millionaire before the age of 30, a Certified Financial Planner, CHFC, CLU, and most importantly […] The post Tai Lopez, The Digital Renaissance Man appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

This week, we are talking about creating your bio page. When writing a “Bio” or “About Me,” most people wait until the very last minute to throw a few things together, neglecting the importance of this page.  In reality, it is one of the most visited pages on many sites. We’ll discuss the importance of […] The post How to Create Your Bio Page appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

In Episode #25 we reveal the five common mistakes people make when they are attempting to act and look like an authority. We’ll describe the importance of simplicity. Your pitch should be so simple that a ten year old could understand it. You’ll learn how to make it about your prospect and not yourself. People […] The post 5 Mistakes When Acting Like An Authority appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

In this week’s episode, we really dig into what it means to be an authority that inspires others and what the characteristics of an educator and advocate are. We’ll discuss what to do, and more importantly, what not to do when you aim to inspire people to follow you or see things in a certain […] The post How to Inspire Others appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

In episode # 23, we are talking about how to tell a story with your content; whether it’s a blog post, podcast, speech, or a sales pitch. We discuss how much detail you should add to each one of your stories and why. While it is important to use detail to help the audience relate […] The post How to Tell a Story appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

In this episode, we switch gears and discuss the most important, yet sometimes dreaded, part of any business…you guessed it, sales. We'll talk about the role sales play in our everyday lives and why you love them or hate them. We’ll break down sales into different types and explain how to apply authority to each […] The post Selling with Authority appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

In Episode #21, we're going to start discussing the real cost of creating and establishing your authority. We explain the two most valuable commodities in your life: time and money. Both of them are limited resources and both can have dramatic impact on your outcome. We'll talk about how you can tell when you've made […] The post The Cost of Authority appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

In Episode #20, we're going to start discussing the differences between fast authority content and slow authority content. We explain how fast authority triggers and slow authority triggers happen on a psychological level. We'll talk about when you should be using fast authority content, and when you should be using slow authority content. We'll show […] The post Fast Authority vs. Slow Authority appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

In this episode of Profiles of Authority, we talk to David Neagle. David Neagle is known as the Million Dollar Income Acceleration Mentor and Best Selling author of The Millions Within. David teaches entrepreneurs and commission-based sales professionals how to quantum leap their current incomes past the 7-figure income level, often in less than 12 months. […] The post David Neagle Reveals The Secret of Quantum Success appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

In Episode #19, we're continuing our Authority Content series by detailing exactly how you can add authority to your content. We explain how to make the core focus of your content really becoming the educator and advocate for your audience. We'll talk about how to use a “humble brag” in your content to build your authority. […] The post Adding Authority to Your Content appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

In Episode #18, we're continuing our Authority Content series by  laying out a mindmap (download it here) on how to claim your authority through re-purposing content. We actually get into the tactical side of what to do with it, where to put it, and how to use it. We'll put together a battle strategy for your […] The post The Authority Content Mindmap appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

In Episode #17, we're continuing our Authority Content series by giving you the secrets to re-purposing your existing content. You'll find out the secret to “The Content Hat Trick”, by learning how to create content that you can use in at least three different ways. We'll even tell you the four things you should always […] The post The Content Hat Trick appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

In Episode #16, we're kicking off our Authority Content series by going into great detail about how you can put yourself out there as an educator and advocate for your audience. We'll explain how to develop your authority avatar and project your voice in a way that is consistent with your message. You'll also find […] The post Going Beyond the Logos: How to Develop Your True Authority appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

In Episode #15, we delve into the impact that your environment and surroundings can have on your outlook, and how that can affect your success and well being. We'll explain how to systematically recognize and eliminate the toxic people in your life and replace them with positive influences. You'll also learn how the wrong media […] The post The Environment of the Authority appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

In Episode #14, we return to the topic of Micro-Specialization and divulge 5 key secrets to developing your own brand. We’ll describe the importance of finding a good coach who will tell it like it is, and push your boundaries. You’ll learn how to avoid comparing yourself to others and how focusing on bettering yourself is […] The post 5 Keys To Develop Your Own Micro Specialization appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

In Episode #13, we get down to the nitty gritty on how to frame your value and become a trusted and relied upon authority in your field We'll explain the difference between becoming someone's servant and becoming their savior, and how that can pay off in dividends. You'll learn how to utilize the theory of […] The post Framing Your Value appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

In Episode #12, we unlock the secrets on how to transform those New Year's resolutions you've made into real, obtainable goals. We'll explain how to change your goals into the processes and actions that are necessary to make your dreams come true. You'll learn the importance of creating short term, actual goals that you have […] The post Wishes… Or Goals? appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

In Episode #11 we go into great detail about the four questions that will revolutionize the type of engagement that you get with your prospects. We'll explain the steps you can take to educate your potential clients and let them feel like you are an advocate for their success. You'll hear about the importance of […] The post Authority Mindset: Inside the Mind of Your Prospects and Customers appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

This is the third installment of our special series, “Profiles of Authority“,  where we share an interview with someone that has demonstrated the ability to position themselves as an authority of their industry. Today we talk to Garrett J. White, the “Master Coach Mentor” and creator of the Warrior 90 Day Challenge. At the age of 24 […] The post The Death and Rebirth of Garrett J. White appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

In Episode #10 we explain precisely how to add authority to your presentations and webinars, and how to cement yourself as a reliable authority in your field of expertise. We start things off by explaining some of the worst case scenarios, what NOT to do when making your presentations. You'll hear a host of subtle […] The post How to Add Authority to your Presentations appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

In Episode #9 we reveal the four most prominent authority “personas” and why specifically crafting yours will be worth your time 10x over. We kick off the episode by revealing that you want to be considered a guru by others, it is NOT in your best interest to call yourself one. You'll hear all about […] The post Authority Mindset: Which “Authority” Are You? appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

In Episode #8 we uncover how you can capture incredible authority and drive engagement to your brand using a few simple Facebook strategies. We get this episode started by discussing the most powerful attributes of Facebook and why this platform is a PERFECT opportunity for engaging, testing, and relating with your followers. You'll hear Brian's […] The post Authority Marketing and Building a Passionate Following on Facebook appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

In Episode #7 we dig into how to get speaking engagements using  the same authority marketing techniques we discuss every week on this show. To start we totally dispel the myth that paid speaking appearances is where the money is…it's not. We go over 8 Authority Marketing Techniques to Get Speaking Engagements that you can […] The post How to Get More Speaking Engagements With Authority Marketing appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

This is the second installment of our bonus, “Profiles of Authority” series. In this series we share an interview with someone that has demonstrated the ability to position themselves as an authority of their industry. Today we talk to Doug Clark, star of Spike TV's hit show, Flip Men. Born and raised in Utah, Doug Clark […] The post Doug Clark – Profiles of Authority appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.

In Episode 4 we defined The Authority Mindset as being a customer educator and advocate. In this episode we explore “The Authority Mindset” again…specifically we dig into something we call micro specialization. Celebrity entrepreneurs like Dave Ramsey and Richard Simmons have dedicated their careers to being specialists on very, very niched topics…and have profited wildly. …and you […] The post The Authority Mindset – Micro Specialization appeared first on Authority Alchemy | Authority Marketing Tactics.