Online Marketing

Want to start your own podcast? In this podcast episode, we get inside the mind of UK's number one podcaster, David Ralph! After having enough of the corporate world, and also after a brief stint at being a web developer, David Ralph decided he would make a full-time living from podcasting. Less than four years later, David's show, Join Up Dots, is one of the most successful business podcasts in the world. Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; Can you make a living with your podcast? How much work is involved in publishing podcast episodes? What equipment do you need for a podcast? And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: Join Up Dots Podcast Website Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 2:15 - Who is David Ralph and how did you get started in podcasting? 4:30 - How can you make a living from a podcast? 7:30 - How to grow your podcast audience 8:30 - How long did it take before you started to see success with your podcast? 11:45 - How frequently should you release podcast episodes? 14:10 - How do you start your own podcast? 16:30 - How much work is involved in getting an podcast episode published? 20:15 - Suggestions on how to format your podcast show 23:30 - The importance of being unique 27:00 - What podcast equipment do you need? 37:30 - David Ralph's final thoughts Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Today we discuss 'Inbound Marketing' with Dan Moyle. Dan specializes in promoting helpful, engaging marketing over interruptive advertising. Coming to marketing from the TV news business, Dan brings a wealth of knowledge from writing to video production to multimedia content creation. He says, "I'd rather help someone reach 50 ideal customers rather than 5,000 passive viewers." Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; What is Inbound Marketing? Easy ways to get lots of free traffic with Inbound Marketing What to make sure you DON'T do in your Inbound Marketing campaigns And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: Dan's free Marketing Guide Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:30 - What influences did you have when you were growing up that lead you to where you are today? 3:15 - Dan's TV production career 4:30 - How Dan got started with Inbound Marketing 5:15 - What is Inbound Marketing? 8:15 - Examples of Inbound Marketing content in specific niches 13:20 - Why should businesses focus on using Inbound Marketing over other marketing methods? 16:45 - The importance of quality content 17:40 - How does someone get started with Inbound Marketing? 20:40 - Repurposing content 23:45 - Adjusting our mindset 26:50 - How do you promote your business with Inbound Marketing? 30:30 - Dan's free video marketing guide 32:15 - What is so special about being a podcast guest? Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

In today's episode, we discuss Online Entrepreneur Basics with Omar Zenhom, the co-founder of The $100 MBA, the largest alternative business education online. Omar is also the host of an iTunes Best of 2014 podcast, The $100 MBA Show. The $100 MBA Show has delivered 650 lessons and counting to over 50,000 daily listeners. He is also the co-founder of WebinarNinja, an all-inclusive, easy-to-use webinar platform that allows you to create a webinar in 10 seconds flat. Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; The 3 online entrepreneur basics you must have in place before you start Do you need to be using social media? Omar's advice for those that are struggling with their online business And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: The $100 MBA Webinar Ninja Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:40 - What influences did you have when you were growing up that lead you to where you are today? 4:45 - Omar's teaching career 5:45 - How Omar got started as an online entrepreneur 8:30 - How The $100 MBA program got started 11:00 - The $100 MBA program 12:45 - What do you need to have in place to be a successful online entrepreneur? 14:30 - The deception of quick online riches 16:00 - Consistency is the key to success 17:45 - The best entrepreneurs are those that know how to communicate clearly 21:30 - Omar's advice to those that are struggling with their online business 25:20 - How important is social media? 28:00 - Practical online entrepreneur basics 31:30 - Accountability partners 33:00 - Are you ready to be an online entrepreneur? Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Chris Miles, a.k.a. The "Cash Flow Expert" is a leading authority when it comes to creating passive income. For years he has been teaching entrepreneurs and professionals how to quickly free up and create cash flow TODAY spending time doing what they love most! Chris is the the author and podcast host of the Chris Miles Money Show that's been featured in US News, And CNN Money, and has a high reputation with his company, Money Ripples getting his clients fast, life-altering financial results. Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; Where do you start in creating passive income streams? How can you create multiple streams of passive income in your business? Is more income streams always the answer? And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: MoneyRipples.com Money Ripples Facebook Page Chris Miles Money Show Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:30 - What influences did you have when you were growing up that lead you to where you are today? 3:30 - Becoming a Financial Advisor and early retirement 4:30 - Passive income streams that allowed Chris to retire early 8:00 - Where do you start in creating passive income streams? 10:30 - The foundation of every successful passive income venture 16:00 - Advice to young people that want to have enough money to buy their own home 20:30 - Taking control of your expenses and managing your income 25:30 - How can you create multiple streams of passive income in your business? 30:00 - Chris Mile's final thoughts Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

In this podcast episode we discuss how Podcast Interview Marketing with our special guest, Tom Schwab. Tom is the author of Interview Guest Profits and founder of InterviewValet.com When it comes to getting massive exposure for your business, and building amazing relationships with your market, there's no better strategy than being a podcast guest. And it's free to do! Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; Why is Podcast Interview Marketing so effective? How to get yourself booked in as a podcast guest Podcast interview do and don'ts And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: InterviewValet.com Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:45 - What influences did you have when you were growing up that lead you to where you are today? 4:10 - What is a podcast? 5:45 - Why did you choose to focus on Podcast Interview Marketing? 8:20 - Why the podcast interview marketing conversion rates are so high 8:45 - Where does someone begin with podcast interview marketing? 10:55 - Is it important to get on podcasts that have a large following? 11:55 - How do you make yourself attractive to podcasters? How can you better your chances of being a guest? 16:20 - What should you talk about on a podcast? 16:45 - What is a good offer to turn podcast listeners into leads? 20:30 - Who doesn't podcast interview marketing work for? 23:15 - Passive, long-term traffic 25:05 - Podcast interview marketing real-life success stories 28:30 - Getting in touch with Tom Schwab Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

In this podcast episode we discuss Online Marketing Systems with our special guest, Mark Fortune. Mark is a small business marketing consultant, Master Certified Duct Tape Marketing Consultant and a co-author of the recent Amazon bestseller The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Local Lead Generation. In 2014, Mark began pursuing a long-time dream and opened his firm, Fortune Marketing, with the goal Of working with small businesses to help them grow and prosper. Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; Easy tweaks you can implement right now to improve your online business Recommended resources for your online business The biggest mistakes online business owners make And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: FortuneMarketingInc.com Duct Tape Marketing LeadPages Unbounce Thrive Wordpress Themes ActiveCampaign Mailchimp Google Analytics Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:45 - What influences did you have when you were growing up that lead you to where you are today? 4:30 - Mark's parent's small business and the struggles they faced 6:10 - How Mark began his own digital marketing agency 10:00 - Online marketing systems - an overview 13:45 - What some easy tweaks businesses can implement right now that will dramatically improve their online marketing systems 15:45 - Many businesses drop the ball when it comes to landing pages 17:15 - Online marketing systems resources that Mark recommends 20:25 - The biggest mistakes online business owners make 23:00 - How businesses can track the results of their advertising and marketing efforts 26:40 - What else should businesses owners focus on when it comes to their online marketing systems 28:00 - The importance of using video 29:15 - Mark Fortune's real-life case studies 36:10 - Mark's final thoughts Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Kate Paine is a LinkedIn Best Practices expert and the founder of StandingOutOnline.com. In this interview with Kate, she shares with us her ninja marketing strategies for getting leads and sales through LinkedIn. Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; How to set up your LinkedIn profile for maximum impact LinkedIn etiquette (what you should and shouldn't do!) The latest LinkedIn features and how you can use them And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: StandingOutOnline.com Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:20 - What influences did you have when you were growing up that lead you to where you are today? 2:00 - Kate's career as a journalist 4:10 - Why Kate has chosen the LinkedIn platform to focus her marketing efforts 7:05 - LinkedIn's new tool - ProFinder 7:50 - Who is LinkedIn for? 10:05 - The different ways you can publish content on LinkedIn 12:25 - LinkedIn best practices for your content: re-purposing your content on LinkedIn for greater exposure 13:15 - Using 'Influencers' to get even greater exposure for LinkedIn content, and better LinkedIn rankings 14:20 - What's the difference between free and premium LinkedIn accounts? 17:30 - How can you get more LinkedIn connections? 19:20 - The response to LinkedIn email messages is much better than sending a traditional email message, especially when soliciting new business 20:40 - Why your LinkedIn profile is so important 21:55 - LinkedIn best practices for your profile 24:50 - The importance of having a LinkedIn profile photo 26:00 - LinkedIn endorsements and recommendations 28:55 - Should you be using LinkedIn Groups? 30:35 - LinkedIn Company Pages - who should be using them and how? 32:50 - LinkedIn Ads - are they any good? 34:00 - New LinkedIn feature - Native Video 37:30 - LinkedIn gets a ton of traffic Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

In this podcast episode we discuss evergreen SEO strategies with Phil Singleton, a web designer, SEO expert, and an award winning author. Since 2005, Phil has owned and operated a digital agency based in Kansas City.In 2016, Phil, and John Jantsch, of Duct Tape Marketing, co-wrote, SEO for Growth: The Ultimate Guide for Marketers, Web Designers & Entrepreneurs. SEO for Growth is an Amazon bestseller and has been listed as a top marketing book by Mashable, Oracle and The Huffington Post. It's also been featured on MSNBC, Entrepreneur and Search Engine Journal, and on many other industry websites. Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; The biggest SEO mistakes businesses make Must-do on page and off page SEO strategies What to look for in an SEO company And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: SEOforGrowth.com KCWebDesigner.com - Phil's web design and SEO company Google's Search Engine Optimization Starter Guide Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:45 - What influences did you have when you were growing up that lead you to where you are today? 3:30 - Left the corporate world to live in Taiwan 6:10 - Got his MBA in the U.S. 6:30 - How Phil started with SEO 10:15 - SEO for Growth 11:15 - Where does SEO start? Are domain names important? 12:00 - How important is keyword research today 13:15 - Your website is a marketing platform 14:30 - Recommended keyword research tools 16:10 - The importance of Google Analytics 17:45 - Google Search Console 18:20 - Are keywords in domain names still importance today? 20:30 - Expired domain names 21:10 - Is Wordpress the best CMS to use? 23:45 - Legal pages 26:00 - Google's Search Engine Optimization Starter Guide pdf 27:10 - Yoast SEO Wordpress plugin 28:00 - Why embedding videos on your website skyrockets your SEO rankings 30:00 - Backlinks 31:45 - Phil's final thoughts Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Building a software business? Today we interview Mitch Russo. Mitch is the former CEO of Tony Robbins and Chet Holmes Business Breakthroughs International which together they grew to $25M+ per year in revenue. Before that, Mitch founded the software company Timeslips Corp which was purchased after reaching $10M in sales. Mitch has also published the Amazon best-seller, "The Invisible Organization" which had the forward written by famous business guru Jay Abraham. Mitch has also been nominated by Inc Magazine twice for "Entrepreneur of the Year". Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; How Mitch's first attempt at building a software business almost failed... and how he was able to turn it around into a fabulous success! Insights of working with Tony Robbins How Mitch dealt with his most irate customers (gold nugget here) And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: MitchRusso.com How being the lead guitar player set the stage for being the CEO - Mitch's story Mitch Russo's Podcast - Your First Thousand Clients Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:40 - Mitch Russo's upbringing, background and key influences growing up 3:15 - Business lessons Mitch learned by creating a successful band 5:45 - Why Mitch didn't continue with his musical career 7:00 - Starting Timeslips Corp in 1985 8:00 - Overcoming a major hurdle that almost didn't see Timeslips Corp come about 10:30 - Why customer feedback is so important during the startup phase of building a software business 12:40 - How Mitch was able to get customer feedback in the early days 13:15 - How Mitch rolled out the software when it was ready to sell 14:45 - What was PR like in 1985? 15:50 - Strategies that work today in getting exposure for your software product 17:45 - Mitch is about to release a new software product 18:30 - How did you become CEO of Tony Robbins and Chet Holmes Business Breakthroughs International? 21:00 - Insights working with Tony Robbins 22:30 - How Mitch dealt with the most irate customers (gold nugget) 26:00 - How did you price your software? 28:00 - What is the best pricing strategy today for software? 29:45 - Benefits of a subscription based software business 30:50 - Best places to get a hold of Mitch Russo Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Philip Bliss is a digital marketing pioneer and a board-level executive/entrepreneur who has been at the forefront of digital media development for the past twenty years. Phil's national and international track record includes companies including the Smithsonian Institution, Microsoft, NEC, Samsung, and Cisco Systems. Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; The one simple step that entrepreneurs need to take BEFORE launching massive action How Philip lost $200,000 AFTER selling a successful business How to 'reset' your mind and get the right focus And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: StopThinkFocusExecute.com Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:20 - Philip Bliss' upbringing, background and key influences growing up 2:40 - Philip's early career and first business 5:00 - Businesses Philip has worked with over the years 5:45 - How did you come up with Stop, Think, Focus, Execute (STFE)? 7:30 - What are the four STFE steps? 9:10 - Stop and Think are the 2 most important steps 12:50 - Importance of resetting our minds 13:35 - Examples of how STFE works in real life situations 16:50 - Philip's final thoughts Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Starting an online business? In today's podcast episode, we speak with Martial Artist, Teacher and Author, Matt Powell. Matt shares with us how he was about to take his local martial arts school and turn it into to a global Internet brand. Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; Free and paid traffic methods Matt us drive visitors to his websites How Matt uses expired domain names to increase his search engine rankings Matt's product funnel And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: Pramek.com Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:15 - Matt's upbringing, background and key influences growing up 3:45 - Starting his own martial arts business 5:35 - How Matt went from a local martial arts studio to taking it online 9:50 - How Matt drove traffic to his websites in the past and how he does it today 11:15 - The importance of domain age for SEO 12:15 - How to use expired domains to help your search engine rankings 13:35 - Website branding 15:50 - Paid advertising that works for Matt 18:45 - Monetizing your traffic/creating a product funnel 26:00 - Getting in contact with Matt Powell 27:10 - Matt's final thoughts - important advice for those starting an online business Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

In today's podcast episode, we're going to be talking all about Content Marketing with none other than Nicolas Cole a writer, author, and columnist for Inc Magazine, and a Top Writer on Quora. Nicolas' work has been published in TIME, Forbes, Fortune, The Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, and many more publications. Topics he writes about range from self-development, creativity and innovation, productivity and positive habits, and others. Nicolas is also the Founder of Digital Press, a Ghostwriting and Influence agency for serial entrepreneurs, CEOs, and business owners. Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; How Cole became one of the top writers on Quora How businesses and individuals can benefit from content marketing Content marketing 'do's' and 'don't do's' And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: NicolasCole.com Nicolas Cole's Quora profile Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:30 - Cole's upbringing, background and key influences growing up 4:25 - First success with content marketing 5:50 - Top writer on Quora and starting Digital Press 6:50 - How did your parents react to you being a competitive video gamer? 10:00 - Why Cole chose Creative Writing at college 11:45 - Why is the benefit for business owners or corporations to release content online? 15:50 - What is the best type of content to create? 20:30 - Outsourcing your content marketing - is it a good or bad idea? 24:00 - Getting what you pay for with your content marketing 27:15 - What are the best content marketing platforms 29:00 - What 'call to action' should you add to your content? 31:45 - Cole's final thoughts Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Akshay Nanavati, Marine Corps Veteran, speaker, adventurer, entrepreneur and author of 'Fearvana', shares with us his insights into how to take our fears, and turn them into happiness and prosperity. Fearvana has been endorsed by many spiritual, personal development and business leaders including Chicken Soup for the Soul co-author Jack Canfield, and even the Dalai Lama himself! Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; What are the biggest fears most people face? Why is it actually a good thing when you experience fear? Why do we fear success? And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: Fearvana.com Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:15 - Akshay's upbringing, background and key influences growing up 2:20 - How Akshay was able to get over his drug addiction and serving in the military 3:40 - Key books and people that really helped Akshay when he was close to being suicidal 5:00 - Why did you choose 'fear' as the key topic in the personal development book, Fearvana? 7:15 - You will never stop experiencing fear, even when you achieve the success you are looking for 8:30 - If you're not experiencing opposition within yourself (fear and anxiety) you're not moving forward 9:35 - What's some of the biggest fears people have that stop them from moving forward? 11:05 - Why did you spend 30 days (350 miles) traversing the Greenland ice cap? 12:35 - How do you keep yourself still enough to allow yourself to process your thoughts? 15:20 - Why should we deal with our fears? 19:15 - Why do online business startups fear success? 24:45 - Akshay's final thoughts 26:15 - How to get in contact with Akshay Nanavati Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Buying or selling an online business? In today's episode, we speak with David Barnett, a highly certified international business broker consultant that has had decades of experience in the corporate world and also as a business owner. David has also authored several books including the best-selling 'How To Sell Your Own Business'. Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; What you should know before buying or selling a business Why we typically start our own business rather than buying an existing one What type of online business is the most sought after by buyers and investors? And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: DavidCBarnett.com BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:15 - David Barnett's growing up years, influences and early career 4:00 - First exposure to business broking 8:00 - Did you get your entrepreneurial nature from your parents or siblings? 11:05 - Is buying and selling an online business different from a brick and mortar business? 17:55 - Advice for those looking to buy an online business 19:00 - What do you need to have in place so that you can be ready to sell your online business? 20:45 - What type of online businesses are popular right now for those looking to buy or invest in a business? 24:20 - The short lifespan of online business stability 25:30 - Facebook Page Likes or an email list? 26:50 - The different between financial and strategic business buyers 28:35 - David Barnett's successful business broker consulting case studies 35:15 - Getting in touch with David Barnett 37:05 - Buying an online business is much better than starting one on your own 38:45 - David's theory on why we start our own business rather than buy an existing one Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Kevin Smullin is the founder of 2Q Lead Generation Strategies, a consulting business that helps frustrated real estate agents to double their sales within just 12 months. Kevin has 15 years experience as a marketing consultant and founded 2 successful marketing businesses. He has trained thousands of people and helped them to generate millions in sales. Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; Why Kevin failed as a young real estate agent How Kevin took that failure and now helps real estate agents double their business within just 12 months Why you should NEVER ask for referrals! And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: 2QLeadGenerationStrategies.com Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:15 - Kevin Smullin's growing up years, influences and first job as a real estate agent 5:45 - Old-school real estate lead generation strategies that don't work 10:20 - Kevin's next job after real estate as a marketing consultant 11:10 - How did you start 2Q Lead Generation Strategies? 11:45 - How did you come up with the name '2Q Lead Generation Strategies'? 12:20 - What are the 'low hanging fruit' that business owners are doing wrong with their lead generation? 18:40 - Identify your ideal clients 19:35 - Why you should NEVER ask your clients for referrals 27:10 - Social media marketing - what keeps businesses from having more success with it? 29:15 - What should businesses be doing on social media networks? 35:30 - Kevin's real life success stories 38:40 - Kevin Smullin's final thoughts Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Paige Arnof-Fenn is the founder of Mavens & Moguls, a network of seasoned marketing professionals with experience at the highest levels in small, medium and large businesses. Paige was formerly VP of marketing at Zipcar and also Inc.com. As the founder of Mavens of Moguls, she has worked with such Fortune 500 companies as Colgate, Microsoft, Virgin and The New York Times. Paige holds an undergraduate degree in economics from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; How Paige started Mavens and Moguls and why it has been such a great success The biggest marketing mistake most companies make Why stunted the growth of Mavens and Moguls in the early days, and how Paige was able to get over it And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: MavensandMoguls.com Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:15 - Paige Arnof-Fenn's growing up years, influences, education and first employers 4:00 - How Mavens and Moguls got started 5:30 - How has Mavens and Moguls changed since it's inception? 10:15 - Who is a typical Mavens and Moguls client? 14:00 - How did you come up with the name Mavens and Moguls? 20:20 - What's some major mistakes you've made along the way that you really learned from? 27:30 - How to know what your clients issues are, and what they want 32:40 - What are the key marketing mistakes you see most companies make? 38:45 - How to find out more about Paige Arnof-Fenn and Mavens and Moguls Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Brody Dorland is the co-founder of DivvyHQ, voted #1 Content Creation, Workflow & Experience Platform and used by big brands such as Ben&Jerrys, Dupont, HP, Mercedes Benz and many other corporations. Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; Why you shouldn't make your SaaS service 'perfect' before going to market How do you price your service correctly? Biggest content marketing mistakes Brody sees businesses are making And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: DivvyHQ.com Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:15 - Brody Dorland's growing up years, influences, and pivotal moments 3:00 - Early business success and first uses of content marketing 5:30 - How DivvyHQ was born 8:45 - Releasing DivvyHQ to the market in 2011 9:45 - Dealing with a new SaaS release with big corporations as clients 13:15 - How did you come up with the name; DivvyHQ? 16:30 - Big mistakes Brody Dorland made along his entrepreneurial journey that he learned from 19:20 - DivvyHQ success stories 22:00 - How is DivvyHQ evolving? 24:15 - Brody Dorland's content marketing tips. What's the biggest content marketing mistakes you see businesses make? 27:20 - Brody's final thoughts Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Eric Knight is the founder of Persistent Management, a full service artist management company. Their artist and creative roster includes singer songwriter Blake Nix, and feature film and television Director/Producer Keith L. Shaw. Eric himself has opened for acts including KISS, Dave Matthews Band, Aerosmith and Kid Rock, and recently walked away with Outstanding Male Solo Artist bragging rights at the Rockies Awards in Hollywood. Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; The pitfalls of trying to make it big before you're ready Why YOU should choose your clients Mistakes Eric has made along the way that he really learned from And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: PersistentManagement.com Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:20 - Eric Knight's growing up years, influences, and how he got into music 4:15 - Eric's first 'big' moment 7:30 - How Persistent Management came about and why the name was chosen 10:00 - Eric's rock band - Disciples of Babylon 18:40 - Not taking on every client, but choosing the right clients 22:15 - How can an artist stand out from the rest of the crowd? 24:45 - Mistakes that Eric's made that he's learned in his business 27:45 - Getting in touch with Eric Knight Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Patrick Malone is a Senior Partner at PAR, a management consulting firm, with over thirty five years of experience in operations and sales management. He has worked with a number of Fortune 500 clients including Hewlett-Packard, DuPont, Coca-Cola, and the American Cancer Society. He is also a renowned speaker and has been the chairman on many boards. PAR is the shortened version of the word 'Partners'. What The PAR Group teaches is 'influencing skills', or what other people call leadership skills. The PAR Group teaches people how to do business if they were business partners. Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; What mistakes do most business leaders make? How can you improve leadership within your organisation? And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: ThePARGroup.com Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:20 - Patrick Malone's growing up, family life, influences, and early career 3:15 - What is The PAR Group and how did you join with them? 5:50 - Has The PAR Group changed over the years? 7:40 - Patrick shares some examples of the common mistakes that leadership make and what he does to turn things around 9:10 - Are the issues usually rooted in leadership, in the organisational culture, or is it elsewhere? 11:00 - Patrick shared case studies of successful results he's achieved for businesses 14:00 - How have you been able to get the word out about your consulting business and to get more clients? 18:00 - Any big mistakes you've made along the way with The PAR Group that you've learned from? 22:40 - Patrick Malone's final thoughts Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Dave Wakeman, aka, “The Revenue Architect” is an internationally recognized expert in the areas of marketing, strategy and branding. He has worked with international giants like Marriott, American Express, and Madison Square Garden to improve their business offerings and ROI. Dave founded the Wakeman Consulting Group; a boutique management consulting firm, that focuses on helping companies achieve better results in their investments of time and money. Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; Increasing sales without increasing traffic or creating new products Identifying issues in your sales funnel Most common marketing mistakes And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: DaveWakeman.com Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:20 - Dave Wakeman's growing up and influences 3:00 - How did you get into marketing? 6:15 - Two big marketing projects Dave worked on before starting Wakeman Consulting Group (American Express and Yellow Tail Wines) 9:15 - Marketing lessons Dave learned from working in nightclubs 14:15 - What are the marketing 'low-hanging fruit' that you look for when working with a new organisation? 17:00 - What are the biggest mistakes you see when businesses have issues with marketing and traffic? 18:30 - What are the common mistakes businesses make in their sales funnel? 20:15 - Case studies - Dave's success stories 22:30 - Dave's final thoughts Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Before Joe Valley joined Quiet Light Brokerage he was the founder of a digestive wellness company that boasted more than 100,000 subscribers, a $250,000 per year PPC budget, and a potent direct marketing strategy. Joe approached Quiet Light Brokerage to help him sell this business and later joined as an advisor. Since that time, Joe has become one of the most prolific advisors in this industry. Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; What things do you need to put in place when starting a business in order to sell it in the future? Are there buyers for online businesses up for sale? How do you determine the selling price of your business? And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: Joe Valley - Quiet Light Brokerage Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:15 - Joe's business career 2:45 - What Joe did before he became self employed, and why he chose to do so 6:00 - Some big business mistakes Joe made along the way and the lessons learned 11:00 - What businesses do Quiet Light Brokerage help to sell? 15:45 - What things do you need to put in place when starting a business in order to sell it in the future? 21:00 - Are there buyers for online businesses up for sale? 24:30 - How do you determine how much your business is worth? 32:30 - Joe's final thoughts Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Brian Braudis is the founder and president of The Braudis Group, a boutique consultancy that collaborates with organisations, businesses and individuals to create tangible results for clients in areas such as leadership development, change and talent management. Brian is a human performance expert, and as a consultant and executive coach he's known for increasing the value people bring to an organisation and also, in turn, increasing productivity. Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; The most common source of leadership issues Brian's advice to business owners who have managers What do you look for when hiring someone into a leadership position in your organisation And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: The Braudis Group Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:35 - Who is Brian Braudis? (growing up and influences) 4:15 - Thought and business leaders that molded Brian 5:50 - Founding The Braudis Group 6:45 - What was the mission and vision for The Braudis Group, and has it changed over the years? 8:15 - Brian's success stories in turning organisations around 9:50 - What is the most common source of leadership issues? 13:45 - Brian's advice to business owners who have managers 16:00 - What do you look for when hiring someone into a leadership position in your organisation 18:50 - What are some of the impacts on a business when management are not performing well? 23:00 - Brian's final thoughts Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Jon Hainstock is the Co-Founder of ZoomShift, a scheduling & time clock software designed for hourly employees which is used by thousands worldwide, including massive brands such as Amazon. Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; What inspired Jon and co-founder, Ben Bartling, to start ZoomShift Major mistakes ZoomShift made and learned from Which marketing strategies ZoomShift has used to build its client base And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: ZoomShift Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:00 - Jon's upbringing, early influences and schooling 3:15 - Books and thought leaders that have shaped Jon's business and life 4:20 - Jon's first business 5:15 - What led Jon to being a co-founder of ZoomShift 9:10 - What is ZoomShift? 12:45 - How has ZoomShift changed over the years? 15:30 - What has worked really well in marketing ZoomShift? 16:45 - What is involved with getting good SEO ranking today? 19:10 - Companies that are using ZoomShift in their business 22:20 - What's the biggest mistakes made along the way that you've learned from? 25:00 - Final thoughts Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Andrew McConnell is the Co-Founder and CEO of Rented.com, the first online marketplace that helps real estate investors and second homeowners find, compare, and choose the best professional short-term rental managers. Andrew holds degrees from Harvard College, Harvard Law School, and Cambridge University, and has worked with some of the world's largest public and private entities as a management consultant. Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; What inspired Andrew to start Rented.com Major mistakes Rented.com made and learned from How Rented.com takes advantage of other business opportunities And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: Rented.com Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:15 - Andrew's upbringing, early influences and schooling 3:30 - Decided what to do after college 7:30 - How the idea for Rented.com came about 12:30 - How did you get the domain name, Rented.com? 15:15 - When did you start Vacation Futures (the forerunner to Rented.com)? 16:30 - What do you need to have in place to build and grow an online business like Rented.com? 21:45 - Expanding Rented.com's services 23:00 - Mistakes Andrew made along the way he really learned from 25:15 - Andrew's final thoughts Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Dave Nevogt is the Co-founder of Hubstaff. Hubstaff was started by Dave Nevogt and Jared Brown in 2012, two entrepreneurs from Indianapolis, Indiana. From its humble beginnings, Hubstaff is now actively used by over 8,000 agencies, freelancers, website owners and virtual teams all over the world. Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; What inspired Dave to start Hubstaff Importance of transparency in business How Hubstaff gets new clients And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: Hubstaff.com Hubstaff Talent Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:30 - Dave Nevogt's education and first jobs and businesses 5:30 - How Hubstaff got started because of a need that Dave had 9:15 - Has the vision of Hubstaff changed since its inception? 10:45 - Hubstaff success stories 12:45 - How did you come up with the name 'Hubstaff'? 13:30 - What obstacles/mistakes did you make along the way that you had to overcome? 17:40 - What marketing strategies work well for you in acquiring new customers? 20:45 - Transparency within Hubstaff 21:30 - Dave's final thoughts Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Nathan Hirsch is a serial entrepreneur. He's an expert in remote hiring and ecommerce. He's the founder and CEO of FreeeUp.com and the co-founder and COO of Portlight. Nathan started his ecommerce career on the Amazon marketplace and successfully built a $7 million business within 4 years. After seeing the potential of using remote workers within his first business, he founded FreeeUp to make the remote hiring experience simpler for all ecommerce business owners. Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; Nathan's tips for hiring great virtual assistants Do you have what it takes to run a successful business? How FreeeUp works And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: FreeeUp.com Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 2:15 - Nathan Hirsch's upbringing, influences growing up, and his first online business 7:45 - What Nathan recommends to his family and friends when it comes to making money online 10:45 - Starting up FreeeUp.com 14:30 - Nathan's tips for hiring virtual assistants 19:00 - How has FreeeUp developed over the years 21:30 - How does hiring staff through FreeeUp.com work? 24:30 - How does payment of workers being hired through the FreeeUp marketplace work? What are FreeeUp's fees? 25:45 - How does someone go about being a worker on the FreeeUp Marketplace? 27:00 - Nathan's final thoughts Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Rene Brent is a warm, compassionate and skilled Certified Clinical Transpersonal and Interpersonal Hypnotherapist. As a registered nurse for over 25 years, Rene has seen and been inspired by the powerful mind-body connection and how it helps heal emotionally and physically. In addition to her work as a hypnotherapist, Rene is a life coach and utilizes a variety of techniques like NLP, EMT and EFT (or tapping). She's always training in new ways to help you get results and reach your goals. Rene is a registered member of the International Association of Interpersonal Hypnotherapists and the American Council of Hypnotherapists. She is passionate about teaching her audience practical tips on how to use the power of the subconscious mind to stop internal battles. Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; Common false beliefs we hold within us, and how we get them How our life filters define our success or lack of success How does hypnotherapy work? Is it manipulative? And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: PracticeHappyNow.com ReneBrentHypnosis.com Rene's book - How Big Is Your But? Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 2:10 - Rene Brent's upbringing and influences growing up 4:30 - Common false beliefs and how we get them 7:00 - How does someone identify false beliefs and deal with life filters? 9:00 - Why do a lot of business owners come to see you, and what is it they mostly struggle with? 11:15 - How does hypnotherapy help? 15:00 - Clarifying what hypnotherapy is and how it works 19:15 - If there are things not going right in your life or your business, etc, usually it comes back to you 22:00 - Common issues Rene deals with with clients 25:30 - The best way to get in contact with Rene Brent Hypnotherapist 27:40 - Rene's final thoughts Some of the gems I got out of this interview with Rene Brent is that our subconscious is our boss. When we react strongly to situations, it is because of beliefs and values that we have, instilled in us from a very young age, that we may or may not realise we have. Sometimes these are positive beliefs. Other times they are negative, destructive beliefs. The next time you react strongly to something, take a note of what it was that you reacted to. Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Corey Poirier has been dubbed the modern Napoleon Hill having interviewed over 3,000 of today's highest achievers. In this interview with Corey Poirier, he shares with us some of the common traits of successful people, and how it has not only changed his life, but countless others as well. Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; How Corey Poirier started his career as a speaker Some of the main common characteristics of ultra-achievers And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: ThePassionCure.com Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:30 - Corey Poirier's upbringing and influences growing up 5:30 - Why Corey's high school vice principal labelled him as a 'terror' 10:00 - Successful people are very focused 13:15 - Corey's life after high school 16:30 - Full-time speaking career, business publication and radio show 18:15 - What type of people have you interviewed? 20:00 - How has interacting with successful people impacted you and what important lessons have you learned? 28:00 - Where you can find Corey's talks and interviews 28:45 - Corey's final thoughts One of the main points I got out of this interview with Corey Poirier was the importance of being focused. It is a common trait he has found in ultra-successful people all over the world. A good example he gives of how to become more focused in our lives is to turn off notifications on your smartphone. Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Jordan Goodman is known as 'America's Money Answers Man. He has been answering America's questions about personal and small business finance topics for over 35 years. He was the Wall Street correspondent for Money Magazine for 18 years. Was a regular financial analyst for NBC News for 9 years, Marketplace Radio for 6 years, and is a regular guest on numerous national and local TV and radio shows. He also hosts the weekly Money Answers Radio Show on VoiceAmerica's Business Network. Jordan has written 14 books, including 'Fast Profits in Hard Times', 'Master Your Money Type', and 'Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms'. Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; How to pay off your home loan in just 7 years! How to earn safe 12%-29% returns with tax liens Passive income business ideas And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: MoneyAnswers.com TruthInEquity.com CommercialRealEstateIncomeFunds.com (this site no longer exists) HelpWithPayables.com CorporateLendingSolutions.com Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 4:15 - What economic changes can Americans expect under President Trumps' term of office? 8:30 - Many people are not aware that they can pay off their 30-year mortgage in just 7 years and save literally hundreds of thousands of dollars! 12:30 - Jordan's advice to for those wanting to earn income in a rising but low-interest rate environment? 15:15 - How to create fast income in hard times 17:30 - Great interests rates and opportunities with tax liens 20:30 - Creating income creating put and call options 22:00 - Setting up passive income strategies 25:30 - Management of debt for small businesses 28:15 - How to get a good loan for your small business 30:15 - Jordan Goodman's final thoughts Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Eric Schaumburg is the founder and CEO of Eventr.io and is a passionate entrepreneur. Eric has been an entrepreneur since he helped build and sell a marketing company at the age of 16. After many years in the trade show and event management business, in 2013, he founded Eventr.io, an eCommerce platform for the trade show industry. In this interview with Eric, he reveals why he started Eventr.io and the lessons he's learned building it from the ground up. Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; How Eric developed the idea for Eventr.io Eric's experience starting up Eventr.io from scratch Biggest mistakes made and lessons learned And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast:   Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:30 - Eric Schaumburg growing up years, influences and early career 3:20 - How did you get into the trade show/events industry? 5:10 - How did you start Eventr.io? 6:15 - Was creating Eventr.io an easy process? 7:45 - How was Eventr.io received when you entered the market and how has it changed over the years? 10:45 - Lean startup and market feedback 13:00 - Are you happy where Eventr.io is at the moment? 14:40 - Eric's advice for business startups 19:50 - Using your startup capital wisely 22:00 - Eric's final thoughts What I got out of this interview with Eric Schaumburg, Founder and CEO of Eventr.io: 1. Slow Growth Business Model There's a lot of noise today about building and selling businesses fast, which is awesome as long as it is not at the expense of the integrity of your product or service. Not all businesses are the same. Some take much more time to develop than others. Give your business the necessary time it needs to grow and don't rush it. 2. Lean Startup Don't spend a lot of time and money on the first rollout of your product or service without testing it on your target market first. Get as much real market feedback as you can as you develop your product and service. It will save you wasting a lot of capital and effort. Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Anthony Amos, the self-confessed 'crazy Aussie', has just about done it all. From professional rugby player, to founding the HydroDog franchise, to multi-million dollar property developer, to saving homeless dogs, a speaker and angel investor. In this interview, we get to learn a bit about Anthony's journey, and the lessons he's learned along the way. Topics discussed during this podcast include; How did you start the first HydroDog business? Is passion for your niche important? What advice would you give to those starting out in business? And much more! You can play this session of the podcast here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: Bathe To Save Tour Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:30 - Anthony Amos' growing up years and influences 2:30 - Starting up HydroDog 4:30 - Franchising HydroDog 6:30 - Selling HydroDog and getting into property developing 7:30 - Founding HydroDog America 9:00 - Anthony's motivation philosophy 10:30 - The inspiration behind the 'Bathe To Save Tour' 15:00 - What mentors did you have in the beginning to allow you to achieve massive success with HydroDog? 18:40 - Did you get any slack for going into a 'dog grooming' business, especially considering you were a professional rugby player? 22:20 - What are some of the biggest obstacles or mistakes you faced on the journey? 26:00 - Anthony's final thoughts What I got out of this interview with Anthony Amos: 1. Burn Your Ships When you are going into business, you have to have the mentality that it has to work. Don't hold on to your day job or even think about falling back into it if things don't go well. Don't give yourself that option. 2. Be Passionate About the Business Even if you're not passionate about the industry that you're in, you can be passionate about the business itself; about making it work. Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Luigi Wewege founded Vivier & Co, a boutique financial services firm, back in 2001. In this interview, Luigi shares the secrets to the growth of Vivier & Co, even through the great financial crash of 2008. Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; How the idea behind Vivier & Co come about in 2001 How Vivier & Co retains their clients year after year The one main online strategy that caused Vivier & Co to achieve massive success in Western Europe, an unexpected market And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: Vivier & Co Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:15 - Luigi Wewege growing up years and influences 2:15 - Why did you go into finance and how was Vivier & Co founded? 3:35 - Who is a typical Vivier & Co client? 4:15 - What type of returns can you expect with Vivier & Co and what is the minimum investment amount required? 5:20 - How is Vivier able to achieve up to 6% returns with minimal risk? 6:50 - How has Vivier & Co changed over the years? 8:00 - Vivier & Co is very popular in Western Europe. How that come about? 9:25 - How Vivier uses comparison sites to get more exposure 10:40 - What other promotional methods have worked really well for Vivier & Co? 11:35 - What mistakes did Vivier & Co make along the way? 13:25 - Luigi's final thoughts What I got out of this interview with Luigi Wewege of Vivier & Co: 1. Test Your Market Quickly Vivier & Co spent a lot of time and resources trying to educate the Asian market, and it didn't end up bearing any real fruit. The mistake they made was trying too hard for too long on a market that wasn't ready. 2. Use Comparison Sites If there are any comparison sites out there for your industry, make sure you get on them! If there aren't any... maybe create your own. Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

When it comes to business planning, there aren't many more qualified than Paul Morgan of Plan2Profit. Paul is a long-time serial entrepreneur turned successful plan consultant. Paul's business ownership career started in the early 1990's with the launch of a successful clothing store and restaurant and throughout the decades to follow Paul has been involved with hundreds of businesses at an advisory level. Even now he's involved with 6 different businesses, including Plan2Profit which we'll be talking about today. Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; Why do most people, when starting a business, don't plan? Is it true that 85% of business startups fail within the first 5 years? What are some key things you need to have in place before spending any money on your business and making any leasing commitments, etc And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: Plan2Profit.ca Plan2ProfitGroup.com Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:20 - Paul Morgan's growing up years 2:15 - Experience in the real estate and hospitality industries 3:45 - Starting his own first businesses and his consulting business 5:15 - Why don't people do business planning? 7:30 - Is it true that 85% of startups fail? 9:25 - What is a fully developed business concept? 10:45 - What key things do you need to have in your business planning? 14:00 - What are some of the most common business mistakes that you see? 16:40 - Paul's client success stories 20:40 - Paul's final thoughts What I got out of this interview about Business Planning with Paul Morgan: 1. You Know Nothing Just because you have an idea for a business doesn't mean you know anything about running a successful business. If you haven't done it before, you know nothing. 2. A Fully Developed Business Plan A fully developed business plan has four must-have parts: i) Business concept ii) Financial forecast iii) Marketing plan iv) Good team of professionals supporting you Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Until I did this interview with Laura Pennington, I didn't realise just how lucrative starting your own freelance business could be. In fact, I was shocked that it was common place for freelancers to be earning six figures. In this interview, Laura reveals exactly how she did it, and how anyone can do it also. Topics discussed during this podcast include; How much can you expect to earn as a freelancer? Where is the best place to start your freelance business? How to get noticed when you're first starting out And much more! You can play this session of the podcast here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: SixFigureWritingSecrets.com - Laura Pennington's website Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:30 - Laura's growing up years and influences 3:30 - What inspired you to become an educator? 4:45 - What drove you to become a freelancer? 6:30 - Laura's experience starting her own freelance business 8:30 - What type of income and jobs can a freelancer expect? 9:45 - Do you charge an hourly rate or on a project basis? 11:15 - When you reached six figures in your freelance business, were you doing all the work, or where you outsourcing? 13:40 - Where were you outsourcing? 16:00 - For someone that wants to start their own freelance business, what do they need? 19:30 - How long would it take, on average, to build the business to $50K per year, and how much time would you need to be working per week for that $50K? 22:45 - Laura's final thoughts 23:30 - Laura's free resources to help beginner freelancers What I got out of this interview about Starting a Freelance Business with Laura Pennington: 1. Freelancers Earn Good Money Not only do freelancers earn 6-figures... you can make it a recurring billing business by choosing the right clients. 2. Spy on Your Competitors If you're struggling to pick up new clients because your competitors have been in the game longer, simply check out what they are doing, take notes, and make your offering better. Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

"Most coaches get paid little to nothing." Todd Tresidder doesn't hold back any punches, and he doesn't sugar coat it. He tells it as it is, because he's been there. For years, Todd struggled at how to get more clients. Not just any clients, but his ideal clients. Eventually, Todd cracked the code and sold out his financial coaching business where he was charging $600/hour! In this interview with Todd Tresidder, he generously reveals all his secrets on how to get more clients, and how you can apply it to any coaching/consulting business. Topics discussed during this podcast include; The 2 traps almost all new service-based business owners make What you need to know about your ideal client BEFORE you begin your marketing Examples of direct and indirect marketing, and how to use them both And much more! You can play this session of the podcast here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: FinancialMentor.com FinancialMentor.com/Financial-Coaching - check out Todd's client acquisition/sales funnel here Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 2:45 - Starting a financial coaching business 4:45 - The 2 traps when starting a service-based business 6:00 - How Todd was able to build a marketing system that would work to bring in ideal clients on autopilot 8:30 - Turning FinancialMentor.com from a 'brochure' website to a lead generation machine 10:45 - You have to know your client better than they know themselves 15:40 - Todd uses me as an example of how 'not' to do this! (lol) 17:45 - Get clear on what your clients will pay for. What are the problems that keeps them up at night? 19:15 - How do you find out what your clients really need... ask them! 21:15 - Using direct and indirect marketing methods to get in front of your target market, generating leads and getting new clients 22:00 - The 1% rule - is your business viable? 24:15 - Lead magnets 26:00 - The indirect marketing approach 28:30 - Todd's sales funnel 31:30 - Using webinars in your sales funnel 32:30 - Todd's final thoughts What I got out of this interview about How to Get More Clients with Todd Tresidder: 1. Understand Your Target Market You have to know them BETTER than they know themselves. Wow them by sharing insights into why they are going through what they are, that they didn't even know existed. 2. Go For Gold Don't try to be everything to everyone. Identify your ideal client and what keeps them up at night. Create your service offering around that. 3. Marketing Machine If you spend too much time on marketing, which you don't get paid anything for, you're reducing how much money you make per hour. Create a marketing machine that will filter out your ideal clients, and that will work for you on autopilot. Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

When it comes to best Google SEO practices who better to learn from than the owner of FinancialMentor.com; a leading SEO website in one of the most competitive SEO niches in the world. In this interview with Todd Tresidder, he reveals some SEO bombshells that you most probably have never heard of before. I know I hadn't, and I know a lot about SEO. Topics discussed during this podcast include; Why Google likes you having LESS content on your site Is backlinking important? And much more! You can play this session of the podcast here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: FinancialMentor.com Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 2:00 - Influences in your life growing up 4:00 - How Todd started his own hedge fund management firm 9:00 - Best Google SEO practices 11:15 - What is 'content auditing'? 13:30 - 301 redirects 15:10 - Tripling traffic by deleting a third of your content 20:00 - Google's webmaster guidelines pdf 22:35 - Do you use backlinks? 25:00 - Final thoughts 26:00 - How to contact Todd Tresidder What I got out of this interview about Best Google SEO Practices with Todd Tresidder: 1. Less Content Is Better My previous thinking was that the more articles I publish, the more changes I'll get visitors from Google searches. That is true, however, if your articles overlap with closely related content, it can and will hurt you. With Google, its all about quality, not quantity. Consolidate your content and get rid of out of date articles. 2. Backlinking Trying to create your own backlinks, e.g. through guest posts on other people's websites, will get results for you... but only temporarily. Your page one Google position will not stay there for long. What really matters is if your content is the authority. If it is, then others will backlink to you and you'll stay on page 1 of Google indefinitely. Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Michael Prywes is not your ordinary New York attorney. Having successfully produced movies himself, Michael understands the artist and entrepreneur very differently to most attorneys. In this interview with Michael Prywes, he reveals the common legal pitfalls many entrepreneurs fall into, including copyright issues. Topics discussed during this podcast include; Why most attorneys DON'T understand creative people and entrepreneurs How far-reaching can copyright infringements be enforced? What are the most common copyright infringements business owners make? And much more! You can play this session of the podcast here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: Michael Prywes - New York Startup Attorneys Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:45 - Influences in your life growing up 6:15 - Michael's advice to online entrepreneurs 9:30 - What is the impact of not starting your business correctly? 12:30 - What type of attorney should you hire? 15:55 - Michael's advice on copyrights and trademarks 21:10 - Real life copyright infringement examples 23:10 - Are most copyright infringements image, audio, video or something else? 25:30 - Is there a time limit where copyright infringements can be made? 27:45 - Michael's final thoughts 29:45 - How to get in contact with Michael Prywes What I got out of this Interview with Michael Prywes: 1. Copyright Infringements Copyright infringements have no real time limitations. You can be smacked with a copyright infringement at any time for any violations of copyright you have ever made! 2. Using Other People's Media If you are going to use other people's images, music, video, etc, make sure you understand any limitations on how you are allowed to use that media. For example, some stock photo licenses only allow you to use the images a specific amount of times. Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Veryfier is a new app in the gig servicing/income sphere that is about to launch in February 2016. In this interview, we get to speak with two of its founders; Laurent Piani and Frank Brenes. They take us through how Veryfier came into existence, how they plan to promote it, and what you need in the backend to run a large scale service app. Topics discussed during this podcast include; Insider strategies to releasing an app successfully in iTunes Backend services required to run a large-scale service app And much more! You can play this session of the podcast here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: Veryfier.com (January 2019 update: site no longer online) Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Laurent Piani and Frank Brenes short intro and bio 2:15 - How Laurent and Frank got together and why they started Veryfier 7:35 - Frank's strategy for launching apps 13:15 - How many people do you expect will use Veryfier? 17:15 - What are the Veryfier verifications fees? 21:15 - What backend systems do you have in place for potentially millions of users? 23:45 - Which countries will Veryfier be servicing? 26:00 - Final thoughts About Veryfier Veryifer is an Android and iOS app that puts you in touch with 'Veryfiers' to inspect the goods you want to buy prior to making a purchase online. There's two ways you can benefit from Veryifer: 1. Become a Veryifer and earn money. Just like Uber for drivers, becoming a Veryfier is an easy and effective way of earning income for yourself and being your own boss. 2. Ask Veryfiers to verify a purchase you're about to make. If you can't inspect an item yourself, and what to make sure you're getting a good deal, pay a Veryfier to check it out for you and give you an independent review. Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Not all financial advisors are financial advisors. At least not like the ones from Financial Gravity! In this interview we get inside the head of John Pollock, Founder and CEO of Financial Gravity. We talk about why most accountants and financial advisors don't give you the best advice and how you can find one that does. Topics discussed during this podcast include; Don't give CPA's implicit trust Tax codes are written to help small business owners How to find a great CPA that will help you lower your taxes And much more! You can play this session of the podcast here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: FinancialGravity.com (free ebook '10 Small Business Tax Myths') Txt 'tax book' to 33444 for a physical copy of the book to be sent to you (U.S. only) Lower Tax, Higher Profit free video series Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - John Pollock intro and bio 1:45 - John Pollock's influences, formative years, studies and career beginnings 5:15 - How tax codes are written for small business owners 9:00 - What John discovered that CPA's didn't know 14:45 - How does a business owner go about finding an accountant or tax planner that will help them lower their income taxes and run their businesses better? 23:00 - FinancialGravity.com - great info on John's site where you can find out what you need to be asking your CPA 27:30 - Can you lower your taxes legally and ethically? Here's what I got out of this interview with Financial Gravity's John Pollock... 1. Not all CPA's are CPA's Sadly, many CPA's are very proactive. They will play on the safe side and give you 'yes' and 'no' answers, but won't help you find solutions to help you save money. 2. Business Tax Codes Business tax codes are there to encourage and foster small business owners. Knowing this helps you to get the most of the deductions that are available to you. 3. Don't Take 'No' For An Answer If a CPA or financial planner says it can't be done, get a second or third opinion. There is always a way. Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Whether you're a business person, or not, knowing great negotiation strategies are invaluable. Think about it... you and I negotiate every single DAY. In this interview with Kwame Christian, founder of the American Negotiation Institute, we talk about some negotiation strategies and how you can use it in your business and in your life. Topics discussed during this podcast include; The 3 pillars of negotiation How negotiation should always be 'win-win' Negotiation real-life case studies And much more! You can play this session of the podcast here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: American Negotiation Institute - Free Partnership Guide Negotiation for Entrepreneurs Podcast Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Kwame Christian intro and bio 5:00 - Starting a business law firm 7:00 - The vision of the American Negotiation Institute 10:20 - How negotiations can, and should always be, 'win-win' 11:00 - 3 things you can do to become a better negotiator 15:30 - Real life negotiation case studies 18:20 - Common mistakes people make during the negotiation phase 24:30 - Kwame's final thoughts 27:20 - Free negotiation resources that Kwame offers Here's what I got out of this interview with Kwame Christian... 1. We negotiate every day It's hard to go a single day without negotiating. We negotiate at home, at school, at work and in business. Anytime you enter a communication with someone where either one of you, or both of you, want something, you negotiate. 2. Important negotiation strategies When entering a negotiation, you need to a) prepare for the negotiation, b) listen to the other person, c) look for a 'win-win' situation. 3. Don't be afraid to negotiate Negotiating is not a bad thing! As long as you are respectful, you will always be satisfied with your life if you negotiate. If you don't negotiate, you will never get the things you want. Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

The banks and the Government WILL take your money. It's just a matter of when. Just ask Damion Lupo. Sorry, your 401k and superannuation accounts are not safe. Most people don't realize what measures governments have taken to get out of debt, including taking their own citizens money. Most people don't also realize just how much they're paying in exorbitant fund manager fees, that they just don't need to. In this interview with Damion Lupo, he shares with us some great insights into what is really happening with your retirement fund. The government is not going to take care of your finances for you. Neither is your hedge fund manager. No one will take care of your finances better than you can. The good news is that there are a lot of options available for you. Topics discussed during this podcast include; Why your 401k or superannuation account is not safe The options you have in what you can do with your retirement money Why you shouldn't trust banks and fund managers And much more! You can play this session of the podcast here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: TotalControlFinancial.com Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Damion Lupo intro and bio 1:45 - Damion's book 'Reinvented Life' and his life journey 4:00 - Resetting your life 7:00 - Why did you decide to start 'Total Control Financial'? 10:30 - What is Total Control Financial's mission? 13:45 - What can you do with your 401k? Can you start a business with it? 15:30 - Do people really pay $3,000 in fund management fees? 17:00 - Fund managers have no incentive to make your finances grow 17:30 - There is a bigger Wall Street crash to come; bigger than 2008 21:20 - We need to understand that governments have in the past, and will in the future, take your money if they deep in debt 24:00 - How to get a copy of Damion Lupo's book 'Guide to the QPR' for free Here's what I got out of this interview with Damion Lupo... 1. No one is going take as good care of your money as you will Don't trust your money to anyone. Take care of it yourself. You'll save a ton of money in fees and will be able to get a better return. 2. The banks will fail again Don't leave your retirement money, or any other large sums of money in the bank. Just as the banks failed in 2008, they will fail again. This time they will fail even more dramatically. Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Concerned about protecting your wealth? Have you ever noticed how many people will go to a lot of effort to save money, but when it comes to investing and planning their future, they are quite naive? In this interview with John Bowen, he shares with us some great insights into how and why we can better protect our wealth. Topics discussed during this podcast include; An significant event that tore apart John's family that made him decide to become a financial expert The biggest mistakes most business owners make when it comes to protecting their wealth How to find a great financial advisor And much more! You can play this session of the podcast here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: AESNation.com Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - John Bowen intro and bio 1:30 - John's growing up and influences 4:20 - Why John became a financial planner 6:10 - For those that are starting out in business, what advice would you give to them to set the foundation right? 9:30 - When should an entrepreneur and business owner begin to start thinking about financial and wealth planning? 15:15 - What qualities should you be looking for to make sure you choose the right financial advisor? 19:10 - John's advice for entrepreneurs who want to plan for their heirs taking over 22:30 - John's final thoughts 24:15 - How you can get more of John's content Here's what I got out of this interview on protecting your wealth with John Bowen... 1. Start your financial planning early You don't need to wait until you're making a lot of money with your business to have financial plans and habits in place. Starting early helps you to create good habits and build a solid foundation for your life and your business. 2. How to find a good financial advisor When seeking out a financial advisor you really need to do your due diligence. Ask colleagues who they use and if they are happy with them. Find out if they are respected by their peers (do they give industry presentations?). Are they proactive in helping you identify potential weaknesses? Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Want expert advice on automating your business? Family, friends and colleagues thought Joshua Latimer was crazy when he gave up his career with J.P. Morgan and Chase to begin a cleaning business! That cleaning business went on to regularly do $150,000 per month in revenue before he sold it to move to Costa Rica with his family. In the last 2 years before he sold the business, it was so automated that Joshua only worked 5 hours per week, and was able to grow it 35% per year. There's a lot of great content in this interview... Topics discussed during this podcast include; How Joshua grew his business from a one-man operation, to a $150,000/month business Knowing when to begin hiring staff Changing your mindset and letting go of your business And much more! You can play this session of the podcast here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: AutomateJosh.com SendJim.io AutomateGrowSell.com Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 – Joshua Latimer intro and bio 2:15 – Joshua’s upbringing, career and first business 6:30 – Why did you choose a cleaning business? 7:10 – How did your business develop? 8:50 – When you first started your cleaning business, did you hire staff immediately, or were you a lone ranger? 10:00 – When did you know it was time to start hiring staff? 11:45 – Joshua’s recommendations of books and resources that helped him shape his business success 15:10 – Issue most businesses have is ‘execution’ 17:00 – Which should come first, hiring staff or developing your systems? 20:00 – What do you look for when hiring, skill or attitude? 22:00 – What resources do you have available to help business owners to automate their business? 26:20 – Joshua’s final thoughts about automating your business Here's what I got out of this interview on automating your business with Joshua Latimer... 1. All great businesses start small Have an idea for a multi-million dollar business? It starts with you. Start your business today and develop your client base, your systems, and then start hiring staff when you're ready to scale it into the vision you have. 2. It's not about you Your business should never be about you. Create your business around the vision and systems processes. The more you remove yourself and are constantly automating your business, the more the business can grow and you can have the money and the lifestyle you want. 3. Hire staff based on attitude and culture fit You can teach your staff how to do the work, but you can't change attitudes. Hire people that are a fit for your business culture. Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Want to learn how to get free publicity? Sharon Bolt went from selling alternative remedies, to expert dog trainer and then to publicity expert. She's an extremely talented lady. In this interview, Sharon reveals how she has been able to get over $2 million in free publicity over the years, and how she is now helping business owners to do the same. You'll really get a lot out of this interview... Topics discussed during this podcast include; How you can determine if you are an 'expert' How to get free publicity How to change your media approach if it isn't working And much more! You can play this session of the podcast here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: GetFreePublicityToday.com Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Sharon Bolt short intro and bio 1:45 - Sharon's growing up years 3:10 - The influence Sharon's parents had on her life 4:15 - Was there any particular experience that you had when you were young that had a big impact on your life? 6:15 - Sharon's alternative remedies 7:15 - How did your dog training business start? 10:15 - Today you help businesses to get free publicity. How did you learn how to do that? 14:45 - What kind of impact did your nationwide radio interview have on your business? 16:15 - Take photos of any publicity opportunities that you get 17:15 - What advice do you give business owners that want to get free media exposure? 20:00 - What can you do if you're not getting any response from publications you want to appear in? 24:30 - Where you can get Sharon's free report on how to write attention-grabbing press releases 25:15 - Sharon's final thoughts 26:00 - Which niches does Sharon's free publicity strategy apply to? Here's what I got out of this interview on how to get free publicity with Sharon Bolt... 1. Don't sell yourself short Many of us don't appreciate how much we know in our chosen niche, and how much we have to offer to the public. Don't wait to be an expert. You already are if you know more than the average person out there. 2. Get over yourself Don't like to speak in public? No one does! Get out of your comfort zone and just go for it. It only gets easier as you do it (and it does come easy after only a little while). 3. Your niche is interesting No matter what niche you are in, you can come up with interesting, relevant topics that people will be keen to listen to. Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Jim Palmer has built several successful businesses over the years. In this interview, he reveals some serious gems about business growth, marketing and copywriting. Enjoy the energy and entrepreneurial wisdom of Jim Palmer... Topics discussed during this podcast include; Effective sales copy Creating businesses with multiple streams of income The most powerful marketing medium And much more! You can play this session of the podcast here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: GetJimPalmer.com DreamBizCoaching.com Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Jim Palmer short intro and bio 1:45 - Jim's growing up years and influences 4:00 - Other books that inspired and influenced Jim 6:00 - How novel-writing styles are a great copywriting method 8:00 - What advice do you give to budding entrepreneurs that want to create multiple streams of income 13:00 - How your customers are the key to where you should be directing your business growth 14:45 - If you had to only choose one marketing tactic, which one would it be? 16:45 - How do you create your videos and which platforms do you publish your videos on? 18:00 - How do you deal with the concern, "I don't want to create videos of myself!" 20:45 - Typical results of first videos 24:00 - What kind of equipment do you need to make videos for your business? 25:20 - Where to find Jim Palmer online and how you can get a copy of Jim's latest book for free Here's what I got out of this interview with Jim... 1. Copywriting skills are super important Learning how to write good sales copy affects everything you do in your business; emails, articles, sales letters, etc. Take the time to learn how to write good sales copy. 2. Business opportunities are everywhere Don't go looking for a good business idea. They are all around us. Look for ways to better serve your market. 3. Use more video Video is the best medium for your advertising, for product creation and for traffic and lead generation. Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Considering starting your own podcast? I started my podcast back in 2014 and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. It wasn't hard to do, in fact, I did it all by myself. In this interview with Jessica Rhodes, she explains why you want to have or be a host on podcasts, and how to get started the right way. Topics discussed during this podcast include; Why are podcasts so effective? What do you need to start your own podcast? How can you find quality guests for your podcast? What is the best way to approach podcasters about being a guest on their show? And much more! You can play this session of the podcast here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: InterviewConnections.com Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Jessica Rhodes short intro and bio 2:00 - What made Jessica Rhodes the person that she is today? 5:40 - Why are podcast so effective in getting exposure for businesses and creating opportunities? 7:45 - What is involved in starting your own podcast? 11:15 - What advice would you give for finding guests for your podcast? 16:45 - What advice would you give for those wanting to be guests on a podcast or radio show? 20:00 - How Jessica helps podcasters and those wanting to appear as a guest on podcasts 20:45 - Jessica's final thoughts Here's what I got out of this interview with Jessica... Get started on your podcast immediately. Don't wait until you feel that you've got your format down, or that you have a unique message to share, or that your intro music is good enough, blah, blah, blah. In the beginning no one cares. Get started now and you'll develop your podcast as you go along. Starting your own podcast? Keep it simple! Don't go all out and buy an expensive microphone and audio editing equipment. You don't need it. In the beginning the only thing you need is a half-decent mic. You can get one for around $60 and that's all you really need to get started. I still use free audio editing software like Audacity today. Having your own podcast gives you greater control There are not many opportunities to have your own media outlet where you have complete control. With a podcast you are able to communicate with your followers in a unique, personal way... ...and offer that to your guests. This gives you the opportunity to have high-quality guests on your show imparting valuable content that will benefit both you and your listeners. Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

Need help creating physical products? In this interview, we get to speak with Filip Valica about his experiences creating his own unique products, and also how he know helps others to also be able to do the same. This is especially helpful for you if you want to sell your own custom products on Amazon. Topics discussed during this podcast include; Why would you want to create your own product instead of buying something generic from a manufacturer? Product creation ideas How much time and money is needed in creating physical products? And much more! You can play this session of the podcast here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: TheProductStartup.com Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Filip Valica short intro and bio 1:30 - Filip's growing up and formative years 3:30 - Filip's initial work experience and why he started his own business 5:30 - Who is 'The Product Startup' for? 7:15 - How do you take an idea and turn it into a prototype and product that sells? 9:00 - Is China the best place to outsource manufacture of your products? 10:50 - Why create your own product when there are a lot of manufacturers out there? 14:40 - How much time and money is required in creating physical products and launch your own product? 17:30 - Why electronic products can be expensive to prototype 18:45 - Which categories or niches should newbies stay away from? 20:00 - Where would you sell your product? 24:00 - Filip's resources to help new startups 24:30 - Filip's final thoughts Here's what I got out of this interview with Filip... The first thing that this interview did was reinforce just how powerful the Amazon FBA opportunity is and that it is the best way for people to get started creating a new online business for themselves. Whenever family and friends come to me asking, "what is the best way to make money online?", for the past 18 months I have been telling them to start an Amazon FBA business. The second thing I got out of this interview is that to be successful in business, you need to do things a little different than everyone else. If you're selling the 'same' stuff as your competition, you won't stand out, and if you don't stand out, you'll have to divide the spoils equally with your competitors. By creating physical products that are a little different, especially if they are in some way better than the competition, you'll be a lot more profitable. Like this podcast? If you’re enjoying the podcast, it’s safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you’ll feel great about yourself...

In this interview with Joe Apfelbaum, successful CEO, podcaster, speaker and business author, he shares with us some simple strategies that will take any business from 5 and 6 figures, to a 7 figure business. He also shares with us the free and paid traffic generation strategies he uses to generate leads and sales for his top clients. There's a lot of valuable content in this interview... Topics discussed during this podcast include; How Joe was able to build his business from scratch to 7 figures The best way to get free traffic and leads The best paid traffic generation strategies And much more! You can play this session of the podcast here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: JoeApfelbaum.com Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Joe Apfelbaum short intro and bio 2:00 - What made Joe what Joe is today? 5:45 - What services do you offer in your business today? 6:15 - How Joe was able to separate himself from the 'work' and create a business 8:15 - What is Ajax Union and how does it help businesses grow? 14:00 - How can you take your business to the next level and to 7 figures? 23:00 - What tips can you offer for generating leads via free and paid traffic methods 26:00 - How to get in contact with Joe Apfelbaum 26:30 - Joe's final thoughts I got quite a lot out of this interview with Joe. Some of the main things that really stood out to me were: Success takes hard work Those that do well in their field do so because they put in the effort to be the very best they can be. Think outside the box with your marketing Don't do what everyone else is doing. Get to understand your client and their market, and then come up with a targeted strategy to reach that specific market. Always be in front of your market. Like this podcast? If you’re enjoying the podcast, it’s safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you’ll feel great about yourself...

Successful lawyer, businessman, author and speaker, Eliot Wagonheim shares with us his unique 'fire, aim, ready' approach to building a successful enterprise... Topics discussed during this podcast include; What is the 'Fire, Aim, Ready' approach all about How to build solid business relationships right from the get-go Creating a successful online business And much more! You can play this session of the podcast here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: 'Fire, Aim... Ready! Management' by Eliot Wagonheim Wagonheim.com Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 – Eliot Wagonheim short intro and bio 2:00 – Eliot’s upbringing, family and career beginnings 4:10 – Why did you decide to go into law? 7:30 – Why did you start writing the ‘Fire, Aim, Ready’ book series? 11:30 – How can you lay a solid foundation for a new business relationships? 17:30 – Do you have any specific advice for online entrepreneurs? 22:30 – Final thoughts 24:15 – How to get Eliot’s latest book The main insights I got out of this interview with Eliot are that we need to always be asking ourselves questions that focus on the end result; good or bad. An example of this would be customer experience in your organisation. Questions you could be asking yourself include: - What do I want my customers to say about me? - What will make my customers want to refer their friends to me? - If a customer is not happy with their purchase, or the purchasing experience, how will I make it up to that customer to keep them happy? Once we've asked ourselves these questions, we can them make plans to bring these scenarios into reality. Like this podcast? If you’re enjoying the podcast, it’s safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you’ll feel great about yourself...

In today's interview we speak with internationally-renowned educator, speaker and author, Dr Reggie Padin. Reggie was not born with a silver spoon in his mouth. Immigrating to the U.S. with his parents, from Puerto Rico, he struggled with English and school. Dropping out and emigrating to Canada, as a young father he found himself emptying dumpsters to support his family. Today Reggie's mission is to help people to get out of the 'dumpster' situations we all find ourselves in. Topics discussed during this podcast include; How do you reprogram your mind when you're in a dumpster period of your life? How can you help others that are going through their own dumpster moments? Examples of what can be achieved when we believe in ourselves And much more! You can play this session of the podcast here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: 'Get Out of the Dumpster' by Dr Reggie Padin ReggiePadin.com (May 2020 update: this site is no longer online) Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Dr Reggie Padin intro and short bio 2:00 - Reggie's upbringing and background, and how he found himself literally in a dumpster 6:25 - When you were in your dumpster, did you have a vision of where you are today, or did it evolve over the years? 8:50 - How did you choose your fields of study? 12:00 - How can we help others get out of their 'dumpster' mindset? 14:20 - What are the steps a person can take to reprogram their mind? 18:40 - Dr. Padin shares stories of those he was able to help get out of their dumpsters 22:00 - What does the future hold for you? 24:30 - How you can find out more about Dr Reggie Padin P.S. If you’re enjoying the podcast, it’s safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it. Click here to rate and review the podcast in iTunes. Those people will appreciate it, and you’ll feel great about yourself.

Today we are going to learn from a conversion fanatic. The biggest mistake most business owners make is that they try to get more traffic... When they could be doubling their profits simply by improving the website conversion of their existing traffic. In this interview with Conversion Fanatic’s Justin Christianson, we discuss some of the basic conversion strategies business owners should be implementing on their websites. Topics discussed during this podcast include; What impact can conversion tweaking have on business profitability Which tools help to analyse and improve website conversions What are some simple things we can do to improve CPA And much more! You can play this session of the podcast here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: ConversionFanatics.com Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Justin Christianson intro and short bio 2:30 - Did your parents have an impact on you becoming a successful entrepreneur? 4:30 - How Justin got started in the Internet marketing industry 5:00 - Justin's first business 6:00 - What are 'key leverage points'? 7:15 - What are the main leverage points that most businesses overlook? 8:50 - How do you help businesses connect more with their audience? 10:15 - Which tools do you use to monitor and improve website conversions? 12:00 - What are some of the strategies you use to improve CPA costs? 16:30 - Which clients does Conversion Fanatic work with? 17:30 - What are some things businesses could do right now to improve their conversions? 22:15 - Justin's final thoughts P.S. If you’re enjoying the podcast, it’s safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it. Click here to rate and review the podcast in iTunes. Those people will appreciate it, and you’ll feel great about yourself.