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Welcome to the Digital Freelancers podcast where co-hosts Michael Fleischner and Mike Hall provide digital marketing freelancers the latest strategies for starting, growing, and scaling your digital marketing business. Co-hosts Mike & Mike give practical, real-world strategies for making money as…

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    • Apr 13, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 125 EPISODES


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    Episode #123: Dan Nestle Shares Marketing Communication Insights

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 31:36


    Dan Nestle, a global communications and marketing leader, shares his insights on effective marketing, communications, and even overcoming impostor syndrome. Learn how to take those very hard first steps toward becoming a creator - more easily, with the help of Dan Nestle. Listen in to this powerful interview.

    Episode #122: Reboot on How To Become A Freelancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 16:51


    One of our most popular episodes of all time was "How to Become a Freelancer". So, Mike and I decided to do a reboot. Sharing the reasons why freelancing is the best path for living the life of your dreams. We also share powerful strategies for getting started in freelancing. Jump start your learning with this powerful podcast episode.

    Episode #121: Art of Attraction with Dominey Drew

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 28:37


    Dominey Drew is a leader in personal and relationship coaching. She’s been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine and ThriveGlobal for her work, and now travels the world teaching her process of Inner Evolution. In this episode she shares all... how she started, scaled her business, and went from freelance to full-time doing what she loves. Listen in to learn how to start, grow, and scale your business.

    Episode #120: New Energy is here! How to grow in 2021.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 16:08


    Coming out of the 1st quarter of 2021 it feels like some momentum is building. Are you ready to ride the wave? As things open up, more and more businesses will once again thrive. In this episode, your hosts Michael Fleischner and Mike Hall share their insights on riding the wave of momentum that has already begun.

    Episode #119: Christopher Tompkins talks Clubhouse, Social, and More.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 29:10


    In this episode of the Digital Freelancers, Christopher Tompkins speaks with Michael about a variety of marketing topics including clubhouse, changes in social media and much more. Christopher is the co-founder, head strategist, and CEO of The Go! Agency. After working at marketing firms in the UK, South Africa, China, and the US, he created his own agency in 2009.

    Episode #118: Greg Pellitteri from Bundlefi Talks About Marketing for Banks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 28:37


    Greg Pellitteri, CEO of Bundlefi shares insights about marketing for community banks and credit unions. Discover how marketing for institutions takes advantage of the latest marketing strategies and tactics. Bundlefi is a financial technology and marketing company that is doing innovative things in the banking industry. Listen as Greg shares the latest marketing programs driving qualified leads to banks.

    Episode #117: Exploring Opportunities for Freelancers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 15:41


    Learn about current opportunities that have emerged a year into the COVID crisis. Learn ways to expand your offerings, generate more money, and increase job fulfillment. This is a must-listen for freelancers seeking to grow their business and enjoy the process. Listen in as Mike and Mike share their expertise on making money as a freelancer.

    Episode #116: Anne Popolizio Talks Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 29:08


    Anne Popolizio is the owner of Social Squib, a social media marketing and management company. In this episode Anne talks about the evolution of social, how to provide more value to clients, and effective social media marketing strategies. This is one episode you don't want to miss. Listen in as Anne shares social media insights and so much more.

    Episode #115: Goal Setting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 15:59


    Are you setting goals the right way for your business? Goal setting is more than writing down a few ideas - it's a specific process that focuses on 3 main types of goals. In this episode, Michael Fleischner shares his goal-setting secrets for success.

    Episode #114: 3 Must-Have Digital Marketing Tools

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 15:05


    What are the 3 must-have tools for running your freelance business? In this episode, co-host Michael Fleischner shares the three most important tools you can use for starting, growing, and scaling your freelance business. Don't miss this in-demand episode and start accelerating your top line growth.

    Episode #113: Helen Meyers Shares PR Insights

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 28:44


    Helen Meyers, founder of 3 Dots PR shares her formula for effectively promoting your business. If you were curious about public relations but don't know how to start, listen to this great interview where Helen shares powerful PR strategies. Helen is a storyteller and brand builder who strives to ensure your message gets shared.

    Episode #112: Chris Vaglio Shares Agency Success Secrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 29:31


    Chris Vaglio, founder of Rock It Growth Agency shares his experience starting and growing his agency and consulting business. Chris is a personal branding expert, coach, and consultant. In this interview, Chris shares his experience growing and selling his agency and how he currently helps other agency owners achieve their goals.

    Episode #111: Noelle Stary Main Street Moxie

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 30:20


    The last podcast of 2020! We are so excited to share our interview with Noelle Stary, founder of the 20 Lemons agency and author of Main Street Moxie. If you're looking for inspiration, helpful insights, and a great way to finish the year, give a listen.

    Episode #110: Meghan Gross Talks PR

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 26:14


    Meghan Gross joins us on the Digital Freelancers to discuss the power of public relations. Whether you're trying to get yourself, your client, or your business noticed, public relations is a great way to get there. Meghan share years of experience, insider tips, and powerful PR strategies you can use to elevate your business.

    Episode #109: Catherine Cantey on Growing Your Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 28:06


    In this powerful interview with leadership coach and consultant, Catherine Cantey shares 3 powerful ways to dramatically improve results. After listening to this engaging interview, you'll discover how to improve connections with your prospect and customers, create more engagement and produce results. This is an episode of the Digital Freelancers that you don't want to miss.

    Episode #108: Erica Johnson Talks Marketing for Small Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 24:38


    Erica Johnson of ePartners Marketing shares relevant, actionable tips about social media, entrepreneurship, digital marketing, design, and public relations. You'll also learn from Erica's real-world experience in the digital advertising industry and as a small business owner. Listen in as Michael Fleischner interviews Erica Johnson on this week's edition of the Digital Freelancers.

    Episode #39: 14 Sales Strategies To Grow Your Freelance Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 12:33


    Grow your freelance business with powerful sales strategies. These 14 strategies have been proven effective for selling more. Grow your business by applying simple methods regardless of sales experience.

    Episode #107: Chris Miller on Business Marketing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 10:10


    Owner of Hilltop Concrete speaks with Mike Hall about when his company chooses to work with freelancers versus doing the work in-house. Chris shares powerful insights that can help with your marketing, positioning, and service offerings. Nothing beats speaking directly with your customer.

    Episode #106: Dr. Terri Levine from Heartrepreneur Shares Business Insights

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 30:44


    Terri Levine is the founder of Heart-repreneur and is a business and executive coaching expert. She assists businesses worldwide with growing and accelerating their business. Listen in as Terri gives incredibly valuable tips for scaling any business.

    Episode #105: Insights from Lindsay Young, Founder of Nu Marketing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 29:09


    Digital marketing is not a one size fits all business. In fact, focusing on a specific niche and customizing your services can improve deliverables and enhance outcomes. In this episode of the Digital Freelancers, Lindsay Young, Founder of Nu Marketing shares her insider tips and strategies for delivering digital marketing solutions to engineers, contractors, and pros.

    Episode #104: Sonny Ahuja PPC and High Converting Landing Pages

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 14:57


    In this episode of the Digital Freelancers, Mike Hall interviews Sonny Ahuja, PPC expert from Kill It Online. Sonny talks about effective paid search for the service industry and high converting landing pages and websites. Discover powerful insights for improving conversions for your clients with effective insights.

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    Episode #103: What Are Your Clients Worth?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 15:58


    What are your clients worth? That might be a loaded question. But it's also very important to assess before taking on new clients or providing services in exchange for payment. In this episode of the Digital Freelancers, co-hosts Michael Fleischner and Mike Hall explore the best ways to value your clients and provide exceptional service.

    Episode #102: Tools to Manage Your Time as a Freelancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 17:07


    Those who manage their time effectively can have a dramatic and powerful impact on their productivity. As a freelancer, having specific tools that help manage your workflow and productivity. Listen in as Michael Fleischner and Mike Hall share their tools for managing your time as a freelancer.

    Episode #101: Eric Dickmann Interview Virtual CMO

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 28:00


    In this episode of the Digital Freelancers, we speak with the virtual CMO and founder of the Five Echelon Group, Eric Dickmann. In this episode, Michael speaks with Eric about marketing strategy, effectively serving customers, and growing your consulting business. Listen in as Eric reveals powerful strategies that have helped him build a

    Episode #100: Discover 100 Ways to Market Your Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 28:17


    100th EPISODE!!! In this milestone podcast, we celebrate with 100 tips and strategies for marketing your freelance business. Discover powerful ways to generate leads, close more business, and reach agency status. Listen in as co-hosts Michael Fleischner and Mike Hall share their best marketing strategies for success!

    Episode #99: Effective Onboarding Strategies to Keep Clients Longer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 14:17


    When you have the right process for onboarding, you improve the working relationship with clients and keep them longer. In this episode of the Digital Freelancers, co-hosts Michael Fleischner and Mike Hall share their most powerful onboarding tips, strategies, and insights. Listen in as you discover effective onboarding strategies to keep clients longer.

    Episode #98: Freelancer Expenses You Don't Think About

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 15:19


    As a freelancer, there are a number of business expenses that you expect to pay. There are also a whole host of expenses that you will incur when supporting the needs of your clients. In this episode of the Digital Freelancers, Mike and Mike provide insights into a number of expenses you probably haven't thought about.

    Episode #97: Event Based Marketing. It's Not Over.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 13:53


    Event marketing isn't dead. It's changed, that's for sure, but no one can deny the impact of events either in-person or online. In this episode of the Digital Freelancers, Michael Fleischner and Mike Hall discuss the power of event marketing during challenging times. Listen in as they share even marketing secrets to take your business to the next level.

    Episode #96: Marketing With Text Messaging

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 15:15


    How can you get a 97% open rate on your communications? No, this isn't a trick question. The answer is via text messaging. In this episode, co-hosts Michael Fleischner and Mike hall explore the topic of text messaging to reach new prospects and customers. Listen in as they share their tips, tricks, and strategies for succeeding with text messaging.

    Episode #95: Social Media Trends For 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 13:14


    Our eyes are already on 2021. Here's what Social Media will look like and what you need to know. In this episode of the Digital Freelancer, co-hosts Michael Fleischner and Mike Hall explore social media trends. As a freelancer, you need to know how to use social media effectively for both your clients and your own business. Listen in as we explore social media trends in 2021.

    Episode #94: Staying Relevant On Google In 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 13:43


    The new year is right around the corner. How can you stay relevant in 2021? Google can help. In this episode co-hosts Michael Fleischner and Mike Hall explore how to stay relevant on Google in 2021. Listen in as Mike and Mike share current and future Google trends you don't want to miss.

    Episode #93: Trends In Using Digital Technology 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 17:37


    How will you be using digital technology to help your client excel in 2021? Co-hosts Michael Fleischner and Mike Hall have the answer. In this episode of the #digitalfreelancer, we explore evolving technology and how to use that technology to come out on top. Listen in as Mike and Mike share emerging digital technology trends that will take use well into next year!

    Episode #92: The Anatomy of a Powerful Content Funnel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 18:56


    What type of content will drive qualified leads to your business? In this episode of the digital freelancers, co-hosts Mike Hall and Michael Fleischner explore the anatomy of a content funnel. Use these techniques to produce value-added content for top of funnel, middle of funnel, and bottom funnel. When you know what type of content to produce, you save time and 10x results.

    Episode #91: The Customer Spotlight - What to Offer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 15:53


    In this episode of the Digital Freelancers, we discuss the products and services to offer your clients. By using real-world examples, you'll come to understand how best to serve your clients and create lasting value. Grow your freelance business and accelerate your growth with powerful strategies shared by your hosts Michael Fleischner and Mike Hall.

    Episode #90: Paid Search with Petra Manos

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 30:56


    In this episode of the Digital Freelancers I had the honor of interviewing Petra Manos, a leader in the Google Suite including Google Ads, Google Analytics, and Data Studio. One of our most exciting podcasts to date, Petra shares her success strategies for improving top of funnel and conversions via paid ads. If you've always wondered how to improve performance of your Google products, this is a must-listen-to episode!

    Episode #89 How To Design Without Being A Designer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 14:56


    If you need to deliver design services to your clients but you're not a designer, there are plenty of options available - you just have to know where to look. In this episode of the Digital Freelancers, co-hosts Michael Fleischner and Mike Hall explore a variety of design strategies to provide quality results to your clients.

    Episode #88: Linkedin Hacks To Grow Your Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 14:33


    We all know that Linkedin is a great way to connect with other professionals. But are you using it correctly to grow your business? In this episode of the Digital Freelancers, Michael Fleischner and Mike Hall explore a number of ways to grow your business using Linkedin. Sit back, relax, and listen as we share our best strategies for using Linkedin.

    Episode #87: Matthew Mottola and the Human Cloud

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 34:29


    Michael Fleischner interviews Matthew Mottola. Matthew is the Co-Found and CEO of Venture L. Previously he was the lead for Microsoft's 365 freelance toolkit. Matthew brings product first insights to drive clarity and confidence in embracing the digital first world we are all walking into. He is an author, lecturer, advisor, and a keynote speaker. Matthew is building powerful solutions for today's freelancer. Learn more in this engaging interview.

    Episode #86: 7 Ways Businesses Benefit From Blogging

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 14:52


    Blogging provides a number of benefits. In this episode of the digital freelancers co-hosts Michael Fleischner and Mike Hall share seven benefits of blogging. Learn how to accelerate your business and provide support to your clients who want to expand their audience. Listen in to these powerful blogging strategies you can being to apply today.

    Episode #85: How to Get More Productive with Email

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 15:35


    As a digital freelancer, every minute counts. That's why Michael Fleischner and Mike Hall are talking about email productivity in today's podcast. Discover some simple ways to manage your email more effectively and powerful tools to increase your effectiveness. When you use email properly you can do more in less time.

    Episode #84: The Right Way to Spend Your Client's Budget

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 14:44


    Your client just told you they have a $30,000 budget they need to spend before the end of the quarter. Can you be trusted to create an optimized campaign that generates results in a short period of time? Here's how to spend your client's budget for maximum impact and results. Listen in to Michael Fleischner and Mike Hall as they walk you through a simple strategy for optimizing marketing spend.

    Episode #83: 5 Must-Haves for Promoting Your Local Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 12:02


    Now that businesses are reopening, its time to start thinking about promoting and generating interest. In today's episode, Mike and Mike share 5 powerful ideas for effectively promoting your business and growing your revenue. If you're a small business owner, you won't want to miss this exciting episode.

    Episode #82: Social Media Trends To Watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 15:21


    Social media is bigger than ever. As Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, TikTok, and other social channels expand, here's what you need to know. As freelancers, it's important to stay on top of the trends and help your client's separate fact from fiction. Learn more in this podcast has co-hosts Michael Fleischner and Mike Hall share their insights on social media trends.

    Episode #81: How to Deliver an SEO Site Audit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 15:02


    Help your clients with an SEO Site Audit. This is an important step before focusing on digital marketing. Unless your site is optimized in the eyes of Google, you're probably wasting money. Learn how to deliver an effective SEO audit for your clients and earn their business. Co-hosts Michael Fleischner and Mike hall share their SEO audit strategies as the Digital Freelancers.

    Episode #81: Off-page SEO Cheat Sheet

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 9:46


    SEO is a vital part of any marketing strategy. In this episode, Mike Hall provides the off-page optimization checklist you need to grow your freelance business and help your clients look good online. Build website authority with this powerful off page optimization checklist for every website. See you at the top!

    Episode #80: On-Page SEO Cheat Sheet

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 11:05


    In this episode, Mike Hall of the Digital Freelancers talks about On-Page SEO and how you can help your clients. Mike shares his SEO cheat sheet, simplifying the concept of search engine optimization and providing a road map for freelancers who want to offer search engine optimization services to their clients.

    Episode #79: How Freelancers Can Be Successful Selling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 14:13


    As a freelancer, you must not only deliver quality services, you have to sell them. Learn how to be successful at selling even if you don't like to sell. Here are some incredibly valuable tips for taking your freelancing business to the next level quickly and easily. Learn from co-hosts Mike and Mike on powerful strategies for growing your business.

    Episode #78: Marketing for Freelancers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 14:48


    If you're a freelancer, you need to market yourself and your business. If you don't, where will the next project come from? In this episode of the Digital Freelancers, co-hosts Mike Fleischner and Mike Hall share their insider secrets for effectively marketing your freelance business with little or no effort. Listen in as they share strategies you can start using today to elevate your freelance busienss.

    Episode #77: 5 Pitfalls To Avoid When Hiring A Salesperson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 13:57


    Effective salespeople are worth their weight in gold. But you have to hire right if you want to grow your business. In this episode, co-hosts Michael Fleischner and Mike Hall share their valuable insights on hiring top-performing sales people and 5 pitfalls to avoid throughout the process. Listen in as they share real world advice.

    Episode #76: Managing Your Business Reputation During A Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 14:26


    This week, the digital freelancers explore managing your reputation during a pandemic. For many businesses, how they respond to the current situation will shape their brand perception for years to come. This is incredibly important for the sustainability and growth of small to large businesses. Learn how to come out of this stronger than before with these helpful strategies.

    Episode #75: Techniques To Close More Sales

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 15:40


    In our 75th episode, we reveal powerful techniques for closing more sales. By applying these strategies to your sales process, you can quickly and easily close more business. Whether you're looking to add clients to offer additional services to existing clients, following the advice of The Digital Freelancers will get you there. Be sure to share this episode with every freelancer you know.

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