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Sam Jacobs (CEO, Pavilion), AJ Bruno (CEO, QuotaPath), and Asad Zaman (CEO, Sales Talent Agency) debate exactly how to handle team members resisting AI adoption. When to leave them, when to nudge them, and when to fire them. The discussion highlights real-world data, including how leading companies reach the top decile of AI adoption and the mechanics of running a 24-hour, four-squad AI hackathon to force experimentation. We also cover a critical performance heuristic from the past CPO of LaunchDarkly: if your team cannot execute simple tasks in a single day, you are falling behind. The conversation covers change management for revenue leaders, how to integrate AI into your daily enterprise pipeline generation, and why optimizing your GTM strategy means making hard decisions about personnel who refuse to adapt. Key Takeaways: >Driving AI adoption requires clear communication and rewarding good behavior, but AJ Bruno warns that leaders will ultimately have to "leave behind a handful of folks that are just not going to get on the bus, that aren't getting on board." >When implementing new AI tools across your teams, Asad Zaman notes that expectations must scale with seniority, stating "I have more tolerance as I move lower in the org and less tolerance at the higher levels." >AI should be treated as a creative partner for deeper analysis rather than a shortcut for unedited output, a reality Sam Jacobs emphasizes by warning "If you are just the pass through, you will be fired." Connect with the Hosts Host: Sam Jacobs - https://www.linkedin.com/in/samfjacobs/ Host: AJ Bruno - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajbruno3/ Host: Asad Zaman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/azaman1/ Topline is more than a YouTube Channel: Subscribe to Topline Newsletter: https://www.joinpavilion.com/topline-newsletter Tune into Topline Podcast, the #1 podcast for founders, operators, and investors in B2B tech: https://www.joinpavilion.com/topline-podcast Join the free Topline Slack channel to connect with 600+ revenue leaders to keep the conversation going beyond the podcast: https://www.joinpavilion.com/topline-slack Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:35 The Question: Employees resisting AI 01:39 Convert them or fire them? 02:07 Running internal AI hackathons 03:54 How CEOs drive adoption 05:08 Mapping tasks to AI agents 06:27 The "Robot Layer" in emails 07:40 Claire Vo's anti-dinosaur framework 08:07 The One-Day Execution Heuristic 12:52 Why you should be scared 14:30 Elevating junior AI talent 16:35 Reducing 3 hours of work to 45 mins 18:54 Summary: How to uplevel the org 21:09 The tension between speed and depth 21:52 Pass-through? Fired! FIRED!!!
Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAves and Daniel Sendecki get into a problem a lot of brands still haven't solved: how do you make ads feel culturally relevant without making them cringe, tone deaf, or useless in performance channels? This episode breaks down why “brand voice” alone no longer carries paid social, how algorithmic feeds reward relevance over cleverness, and why the best creative now has to do two jobs at once: feel native and resolve intent.For DTC founders, growth marketers, and creative strategists trying to make Meta and TikTok ads feel native without losing conversion intent.In this episode, we cover:Why brand voice was built for an older distribution model, and why that model doesn't dominate anymoreHow to “cooperate with culture” instead of awkwardly borrowing itWhy great paid social creative now needs both cultural cues and problem-solution clarityHow generational context shapes what kind of humor, references, and framing actually landWhat Super Bowl ads, street interviews, and creator-style content reveal about where attention is movingWho this is for:DTC operators, paid social teams, creative strategists, and founders who want better-performing ads without sounding like every other brand online.What to steal:Build ads that use native visual language from the feed, not polished brand-world aestheticsUse cultural references as permission to speak, not as the entire messageMatch creative tone to the audience's deeper context, not just surface-level trendsTimestamps:00:00 Cultural elements in ads that actually work02:00 Cooperating with culture vs co-opting culture04:01 Why brand voice works differently now06:04 Generational marketing and millennial humor08:58 Relevance, intent, and permission to speak11:07 Why ads need to feel native and authentic13:14 Ad examples that build cultural relevance17:18 Creative systems and authentic brand messaging19:02 McDonald's, Burger King, and authenticity in ads23:03 Why Super Bowl ads missed the mark27:08 Where the best ads are happening nowSubscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAdvertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertiseWork with Pilothouse - https://www.pilothouse.co/?utm_source=AKNF593Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletterWatch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video
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Clinical trial design hasn't materially changed in 25 years. Faro Health is fixing that — automating the manual labor behind protocol design for enterprise pharma and compressing ROI proof to a single quarter. Scott Chetham built what the industry refused to, and is now navigating the harder problem: scaling trust in a field where a single misstep touches billion-dollar pipelines.Topics Discussed:Why clinical trial design is still done in Microsoft Word — and what that costs the industryHow Faro compressed pilot-to-ROI proof from nearly a year to one quarterEmbedding change management as a core product function, not a services add-onSurviving a two-year market mistiming and the inflection that followedWhat it actually takes to scale enterprise trust when quality is non-negotiableNavigating a suddenly crowded market after years as the only playerBuilding leadership deliberately around your own gaps as a founderBalancing enterprise customer demand against focused product executionKey GTM Insights:Make ROI measurable before you can measure what you actually want. When Faro couldn't yet directly quantify what customers cared most about, they identified credible surrogates and sold to customers willing to treat those proxies as sufficient signal. This unlocked early enterprise revenue while the measurement infrastructure matured. As Scott put it: "The earlier sales were people who were more believers that if you could measure this surrogate for what we really want to do, that's a strong enough case to keep going." The lesson: don't wait for perfect measurement. Find a defensible proxy, be transparent about it, and find the buyers sophisticated enough to accept it.Compress time-to-ROI as a primary product investment. Faro spent years iterating specifically on the speed of value proof — getting it from nearly twelve months down to a single quarter. That compression is not a sales tactic. It's a structural product and process investment that compounds: shorter pilots close faster, expansions follow sooner, and the fundraising narrative tightens. Scott is explicit that this took years of disciplined iteration, not a single insight.Change management is not a services line — it's a retention mechanism. Faro's professional services team includes specialists — described as former consultants — whose job is not implementation but process redesign. They help customers map current workflows, define new ones, and report measurable value back to leadership. Without that function, even a product with clear ROI sits unused in entrenched organizations. Scott frames this as one of the most critical investments to their success.Mistiming the market is survivable if the thesis is structurally sound. Faro was approximately two years early for enterprise pharma readiness. Rather than pivoting toward an easier segment, they used that time to mature the platform to enterprise deployment standards. When the market inflected — Scott dates it to roughly 14 months before the recording — they were positioned to capture pull demand without advertising. The lesson is not "be early." It's that a structurally inevitable market shift can absorb a timing error if you survive long enough with discipline.Signing a contract is the start of the sale, not the end. Scott's chairman — described as one of the first CEOs of Upwork — tells the team the same thing after every closed deal: "Congratulations. Now the real sales work begins." In high-trust, high-stakes industries, retention is built on daily delivery. This isn't a platitude — it's an operational orientation that shapes how Faro allocates attention post-close.// Sponsors: Front Lines — Silicon Valley's leading Podcast Production Studio. We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. Mention you are a listener and get a 10% discount. www.FrontLines.io/Podcast-as-a-Service
Haroon Inam is the CEO of DG Matrix, which just closed a $60M raise backed by ABB and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to scale behind-the-meter power architecture for AI data centers. In this episode, he breaks down how a pre-scale startup wins deals measured in hundreds of megawatts, why channel partners became a balance sheet solution rather than just a distribution play, and the exact sequence he uses to move a nine-figure enterprise deal from disbelief to signed contract.Topics Discussed:Pivoting from fleet electrification to AI data center infrastructure after an inbound call from a major GPU manufacturerWhy utilities cannot solve AI data center power density and what "behind the meter" actually means for operatorsGo-to-market structure: direct enterprise, EPC partnerships, and large conglomerate channel dealsThe anatomy of a $50M to few-hundred-million dollar infrastructure dealUsing objection documentation as a structured closing motionBankability and insurability as enterprise sales blockers — and the white-label strategy to solve themManaging 24/7 operations across shifts without burning the core teamKey GTM Insights:Objection documentation is a closing system, not a soft skill. Most enterprise sales teams treat objection handling as something that happens in the room. Haroon runs it as a structured process: capture every objection, leave without reacting, return with methodical solutions. The deal follows the solved objections. This is particularly relevant when selling unproven technology into risk-averse infrastructure buyers who need to justify the decision internally. "My way of closing deals, Brett, is very simple. I close deals by objection handling. So when you listen to the objections from the customers, just note them down, don't freak out and come back and methodically solve those things in a solid fashion. And if there's a need, you'll get the order."The most common enterprise objection isn't price — it's scale proof. When buyers see the product, the reaction is positive. The blocker is deployment history. Buyers want to know if a startup can reliably deliver at gigawatt scale when it has only deployed at megawatt scale. DG Matrix's answer is pedigree transfer: aerospace-grade power electronics for Boeing aircraft and military programs. When you lack field scale, you redirect to adjacent evidence of engineering rigor in equally high-stakes environments. "We might have deployed a couple of megawatts, but we're not there yet. So then the objection is how do we know you'll be able to scale? ...We have to show them the pedigree of our screening that we do in the supply chain."Channel partners solve a balance sheet problem, not just a reach problem. The original GTM thesis was standard: go direct for enterprise, use channel for SMB. What surfaced in practice was that large buyers will not place nine-figure orders with a startup whose balance sheet can't absorb them — regardless of product quality. ABB and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries are now investors, and the strategic value is that they can carry orders on their books while providing global deployment and service infrastructure. "A lot of large customers have large orders to give and we won't have a balance sheet that'll allow us to take an order like that, not in their eyes. So we then have to adjust where we find channel partners to carry the orders on their books."// Sponsors: Front Lines — Silicon Valley's leading Podcast Production Studio. We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. Mention you are a listener and get a 10% discount. www.FrontLines.io/Podcast-as-a-ServiceTopics DiscussedKey GTM Insights
Learn a simple Instagram Stories strategy that uses one strategic story slide per day to increase views, spark replies, and grow your email list. This method uses strong hooks, curiosity-driven “open loops,” and DM automation to turn story engagement into subscribers and sales.LINKS MENTIONED:Free 10-Day Instagram Story Plan: https://stephaniekase.com/instagramplan/?utm_medium=social&el=podcast=DM Automation Tutorial Using ManyChat: https://youtu.be/EeatkaBqoN8?si=Zf6eyOmkrASDN81hWATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/fR0qScvWgDU
Hart Lambur is the CoFounder of Across.We host a timely new discussion on the reasoning behind the first ever major token buyout in DeFi, a proposal to convert ACX tokenholders into equity shareholders of a traditional private company for Across. Hart explains how the $25M treasury would finance the buyout, and the vision for Across's future as stablecoin infrastructure where "$1 equals $1" and users pay nothing to move money across chains.In this episode, we cover:+ Why the token model isn't working: DAO governance challenges and misaligned incentives+ How the buyout works: token-to-equity conversion, and who can participate+ The new business model: Free stablecoin movement powered by intents, with issuers paying fees instead of users------
We're living in an age of rapid technological development which - alongside many benefits - comes at an environmental cost. We speak to Dr Shurui Miao, an experimental chemist who aims to decouple technological advancement from the impacts of increased carbon emissions, by finding a way to safely store carbon underground. As he explains, by finding a way to convert CO2 from the atmosphere into minerals, we could store carbon securely and sustainably into the future, and ultimately begin to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Business of Design ™ | Interior Designers, Decorators, Stagers, Stylists, Architects & Landscapers
When inquiries slow down or leads don't convert, most interior designers assume they need better marketing. But in many cases, the real issue isn't visibility—it's sales. In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by returning guest and marketing strategist Daniela Furtado to unpack what a healthy sales funnel actually looks like in a design business. Together, they dig into the real numbers behind inquiries, close rates, and response times—so you can pinpoint exactly where opportunities are leaking out of your process. Daniela explains why looking at sales data without emotion leads to better decisions, how a surprisingly high close rate can signal underpricing, and why designers need to reclaim leadership in the sales conversation. She also shares her proven intake call script, designed to qualify clients faster and book better-fit projects with confidence. If you want clarity instead of guesswork—and a sales process that supports growth without burnout—this episode shows you exactly what to fix next. What you'll learn in this episode: - What realistic sales conversion rates look like at different stages of a design business - How to track inquiries and identify patterns in your sales funnel - Why emotion-free data leads to smarter, calmer decisions - When a high close rate is actually a warning sign of underpricing - How to qualify clients faster by leading the sales conversation - Why response time can make or break a deal - Creative ways designers are using sales data to generate new revenue streams Ready to build a business that supports your talent? Join us at Business of Design®. https://businessofdesign.com
When founders and small-team leaders know their work has outgrown their message, and they need messaging that reflects its depth and converts without compromise, they call M. Shannon Hernandez. Shannon is the strategist behind the Profit-Driven Messaging Ecosystem™ and a fierce advocate for protecting voice and authority in an AI-driven world.Connect with Shannon here:joyfulbusinessrevolution.com
How does Israel pivot military success to a diplomatic achievement and how concerned should we be that a majority of Americans are against the war, with some accusing Netanyahu of dragging Trump into the conflict? KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with retired senior foreign ministry diplomat Jeremy Issacharoff about various aspects of the ongoing war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cut through the hype and finally see ROI you can prove. In this episode, Matt Stanley—founder of GetReviewsAndLeads.com—shares how his proprietary RACK framework (Reach, Attract, Convert, Keep) and transparent reporting help established businesses stop wasting ad spend and start generating consistent, predictable growth. Matt walks through the diagnostic process he built (including a quick scorecard and KPI setup), why most campaigns fail before they start, and how pairing smart systems with genuine relationships slashes churn and boosts lifetime value.
Today – Downtown Mansfield could soon add nearly a hundred new apartments inside some of its most recognizable old buildings — a move leaders say could flip the switch on downtown’s next chapter.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast with Karen Cooper
What if your next stream of real estate leads didn't come from cold calling, paid ads, or chasing the latest trend, but from building a local online community people genuinely love? In this episode, I'm joined by Tina Beliveau of Baltimore, MD, a 21-year real estate veteran, team leader, and coach who rebuilt and scaled her business using a hyper-local Facebook community group. Tina breaks down exactly how she runs a group that serves her community, grows consistently, and quietly turns into a reliable lead generator. You'll hear how she: Built a 10,000-member Facebook group in a single zip code Systematized the content so it does not require constant effort Set clear rules to keep the community positive (and not turn into "Nextdoor") Uses simple lead capture methods like join questions, DM templates, and quarterly giveaways Turns group members into email subscribers and nurtures them long-term Protects the integrity of the group while still staying visible as the local go-to agent If you've been thinking about starting a community group but feel overwhelmed by the "how," this conversation will give you a practical path forward. Tina's FREE Bootcamp (starts March 10) Tina is hosting a free bootcamp to help agents actually launch their Facebook group with a plan for content, growth, and lead capture. Join here: https://tinabeliveau.myflodesk.com/bootcamp Connect with Tina Instagram: @highperformanceagent Email: tina@tinabeliveau.com Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringwomeninrealestate We are 40,000 members strong and we want you to join us! And if you want to follow me on Instagram, that's where I'm having the most fun right now. https://www.instagram.com/karen.w.cooper/
Emma from Sparo Studios is here to tell you that your logo is not your brand, and your pretty website might be the reason your ads aren't converting. In this episode, Emma and I dig into why brand positioning and UX are the two non-negotiables for eCommerce success, what to look for when your site isn't performing, and how to make sure your ads and your website are actually working together instead of against each other.
Dr. E. Michael Jones is a prolific Catholic writer, lecturer, journalist, and Editor of Culture Wars Magazine who seeks to defend traditional Catholic teachings and values from those seeking to undermine them. ——— EMJ Live is every Friday at 5:00pm EST Call In - Telegram: t.me/EMichaelJonesChat?videochat Rumble: rumble.com/c/c-920885 Twitter: twitter.com/emichaeljones1 CW Magazine: culturewars.com NOW AVAILABLE!: Walking with a Bible and a Gun: The Rise, Fall and Return of American Identity: https://www.fidelitypress.org/book-products/walking-with-a-bible-and-a-gun
Have you ever felt weird sliding into someone's DMs?Let's be honest — direct messages can feel personal. Almost intrusive. And with LinkedIn spam and automated bots everywhere, it's easy to assume that DM outreach is sleazy.But what if I told you that the DMs are actually where the magic happens?In this episode of Rocky Mountain Marketing, I sit down with Jenna Larson, co-founder of GroupTrack CRM, to talk about how entrepreneurs can turn organic social media engagement into real revenue — without ads, without going viral, and without a massive following.And the results? Over $1.2 million in revenue last year — zero ad spend.We unpack:Why going viral is overrated for business growthHow to use DMs as a relationship-building tool (not a sales trap)The simple 3-step DM framework that increases response ratesWhy most automation tools fail without follow-upHow to track leads inside Facebook and Instagram without losing your mindThe exact message template that triples responsesTimestamps:[00:00:00] – Why DMs Feel Awkward (But Drive Sales)[00:04:30] – $1.2M with No Ads or Viral Posts[00:08:05] – Why Automation Alone Doesn't Convert[00:10:40] – The First DM You Should Always Send[00:16:00] – The 1-Line DM That Triples Responses[00:19:00] – How to Uncover Needs Without Being Pushy[00:22:00] – The Simple Follow-Up That Closes Sales[00:24:50] – How to Start DM Conversations with Small Audiences[00:28:40] – Turning 900 Followers into Revenue[00:31:30] – Where to Learn the Organic DM SystemIf you're tired of “post and pray” marketing, this episode will completely shift how you see social media.Because the truth is — you don't need more followers.You need better follow-up.Visit Jenna Larson's social media pages:Website: https://www.grouptrackcrm.com/homeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-larson-41659827/Learn more about Katie and Next Step Social & Podcasting:Speaking: https://katiebrinkley.com/Website: https://www.nextstepsocial.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiebrinkleyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@rockymountainmarketingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatiebrinkley/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This is the Wholesale Hotline Podcast (Brent Daniels Show Edition), the best 120 minutes in wholesaling education -- live with Brent Daniels.Show notes -- in this episode we'll cover:Brent answers your questions live.Knowledge from Brent and some of the best wholesalers in the industry.The most important news affecting the wholesaling industry.Your weekly dose of wholesaling motivation.Interviews with industry experts and successful wholesaler.Please give us a rating and let us know how we are doing!➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖☎️ Welcome to Wholesale Hotline & TTP Breakout
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Sarah loves Instagram, but does that mean it's a viable marketing tool for insurance agents? Listen as she evaluates the ‘gram for agent use and learn how you can do the same. Get Connected:
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B"H Anybody can convert to Judaism. This is a Purim message to anyone converting, thinking about converting, or who has already joined our people. According to many opinions in Jewish law, even someone descended from Amalek — the arch enemy of the Jewish people — can fully become Jewish if they renounce that path and choose Torah. Purim teaches v'nahafoch hu. Things can turn completely for the good. Our Sages say that descendants of Haman learned Torah in Bnei Brak. That means history is not destiny. The past does not trap the soul. Teshuva is real. Turning is real. Becoming is real. So if you're carrying shame about where you come from, let Purim speak to you. The gates are open. Your neshama is deeper than any costume, deeper than any past. If you choose this people and this path with sincerity, you are embraced. Purim Sameach. #Purim #Conversion #JewishConvert #Judaism #VenafochHu To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!
In today's podcast episode, we'll talk about stacking dining credits, give a caution aboutgifting Marriott free night certificates, and will resurrect expired Southwest credits.Crazy Thing(00:57) - Southwest shows different seatmap availability to different passengersRead more about Nick's experience with Southwest's assigned seating hereAwards, Points, and More(04:10) - Alaska Vacations adds discounts, VIP perks for elite membersRead more about this here(07:05) - “Free” Norwegian cruise for Caesars Diamond Elite membersRead more about this here(10:26) - Recent breaking news... Hyatt devaluationFind out more about the Hyatt devaluation here(14:43) - Wyndham Rewards added as new Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer partnerRead more about this here(16:17) - Bilt has launched a transfer bonusRead more about this here[28:03:23 ad]Main Event: Gems from our Giant Mailbag(28:05) - Bridget says: DEN is an airport that has the security reservation program (DEN Reserve)...(29:44) - Chaim says: For Resy and Sapphire Reserve® Exclusive Tables credits you can buy gift cards online for lots of restaurants that trigger the credit. Therefore, you can bank up multiple hundreds of dollars, and then when it works with your plans, you can splurge on an amazing dinner or two...(32:47) - Mark says: I just finished listening to the January 2 podcast. With regards to your answer for the question of the week about which cards you keep in your digital wallet, I recently discovered something about Apple wallet specifically that might be of use, at least to Greg since he is the only one of you using Apple...You can catch that episode here(36:16) - Nathan says: I just listened to episode 343 and wanted to share a data point regarding the $500 Gift of College gift cards...You can catch episode 343 here(39:29) - Mike says: If you look up IHG Destined One Night On Us, there's no result directly from IHG, but multiple hotel booking agents' websites reference a stay x nights get 1 night free promotion for participating hotels. For example: https://bonvivant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Q3-IHG-Destined-Stay-Pay-Promo-HFP.pdf(44:42) - Panayot says: Convert expired SWA credit to a LUV voucher...(48:51) - Tracy says: I have a data point relevant to your episode on gifting points and miles...Catch that episode here(52:19) - Melissa says: Thanks so much for the article on the pitfalls and warnings booking via I Prefer hotels...Hear some of the pitfalls of booking via iPrefer here and read more about using Citi points for I Prefer here(53:44) - Amalan says: Just sharing a couple of good data points from a quick weekend trip to Chicago...(55:27) - Jefferson says: Thanks to the FM team!Question of the Week(57:33) - Is there a formal appeal or consideration process when Citi declines for high amount of unused credit?Find out more about Citi application tips hereSubscribe and FollowVisit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media.Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie YoderMentioned in this episode:Visit FrequentMiler.com Did you know that Frequent Miller is also a website? At frequentMiller.com, you'll find all the latest deals, news about points, miles, and rewarding credit cards, the single best, Best Credit Cards page on the web, guides to all popular rewards programs, and many other terrific resources. If you'd like to get our posts sent to your email, go to frequentMiller.com/subscribe and sign up for free. https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/
Today, I sit down with an anonymous Christian scholar living in a predominantly Muslim context where openly following Christ can be life-threatening. Because of active persecution, our guest appears without revealing identifying details. Today, he'll talk about his doctoral research, focused on the most important Muslim convert to Christianity, and explores the historical roots of modern Christian-Muslim engagement especially the often-overlooked Urdu apologetics tradition. READ: Let the Convert Speak, by Ibn Hikmat (Link forthcoming) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [smdcertdisc] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://x.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Your first 20 episodes felt like throwing spaghetti at the wall.Same for Alex Sanfilippo. Same for most of us.The difference? What you do next.Alex is back (PodMatch founder, 381+ episodes deep, 2,200+ interviews under his belt) and this time we're going deeper into this: how to structure episodes people finish, pitch yourself onto shows without becoming inbox spam, and monetize without making your listeners cringe.Oh—and stick around to the end. Alex delivers a mic drop moment that hit every single person in the room. Including me.
Self-awareness is a superpower. What if ROI meant something entirely different in your sales strategy? Jamie Diglio, founder of The Win Room and former leader at Microsoft and Gartner, stops by to challenge the traditional view of ROI. Instead of focusing on return on investment, Jamie introduces the concept of "return on interactions" and shares how this subtle mindset shift can make every conversation more profitable. Together with Mark Hunter, she reveals why being memorable and present is more vital than ever in a world shaped by AI and information overload. Listeners will get a preview of Jamie's unique frameworks that help sellers and leaders decode how prospects and team members listen. The episode teases practical ways to heighten self-awareness, adapt your style, and break through the noise by tailoring your approach.
Are you struggling to turn readers into high-paying coaching clients with your book? You're not alone. Many nonfiction authors assume their book will naturally lead to premium clients. Then they wait. And wait. This week's guest, client acquisition strategist Jesse Holmes, specializes in strategic word-of-mouth. He reveals what turns readers into coaching clients. If you're a nonfiction author, coach, or consultant who wants meaningful conversations, steady referrals, and high-value clients without cold outreach or paid ads, this episode will open your eyes.Jesse shares practical, relationship-driven strategies to help you move beyond passive book promotion and into purposeful connection. The payoff? More warm introductions, better-fit prospects, and conversations that lead to real opportunities. You'll also discover the missing link between book readers and premium clients: intentional relationship building rooted in generosity, clarity, and consistent daily connection.Key TakeawaysYour book builds trust. Conversations create clients. What happens after someone reads your book determines whether they ever hire you.Word of mouth can be engineered. Warm introductions don't have to be random when you build intentional referral relationships.One conversation a day can transform your pipeline. Small, consistent outreach compounds into steady opportunities and ideal clients.Give first to become top of mind. Strategic generosity sparks the reciprocity that leads to referrals and invitations.Clarity makes you referable. When people know exactly who you help, they know exactly who to send your way.Tune in now to start turning conversations into clients.Here's how to connect with Jesse:EmailWebsiteFaceBook*************************************************************************When Visibility Feels Hard, Podcast Guesting Changes the Game If you know your book deserves more reach but visibility feels like a struggle, podcast guesting can open the right doors. Podcast Connections gets you in front of the audiences who need your message and your expertise. Contact them at PodcastConnections.co *************************************************************************
In this episode, Jodi and Erin Ollila discuss how business owners should use website copy strategically to sell and promote a book, whether that's a dedicated book website or a book sales page on your existing business site. Erin shares with listeners where to feature the book throughout your website for trust-building and SEO, and how blog posts and podcast show notes can drive long-term book visibility. Jodi and Erin also discuss email marketing as it relates to books, including direct sales strategies, customer data, and email list permissions best practices. Time Stamps: 00:01 — Intro + welcome Erin back 02:40 — Book page on existing site vs. separate book website 05:23 — Why keeping the book on your site supports SEO + authority 07:36 — The must-have: a dedicated book page (and where to place it) 09:31 — Where to reference the book (About page, homepage, resources) 11:46 — Use blog posts + podcast show notes to promote the book naturally 13:00 — SEO strategy: long-tail keywords + "more windows on your house" 16:44 — Why direct sales matter: upsells, funnels, customer data 23:23 — Email compliance: permission-based opt-ins + receipt email strategy 28:20 — Build a book-specific nurture sequence (before general newsletter) 29:45 — What a book page needs (keep it simple) 32:52 — Media page vs. media section on book page 35:45 — Permission to take a "B-minus approach" and improve later 39:44 — Book recommendations + where to find Erin Keywords: book sales page, book website vs sales page, author website copy, website copywriting for authors, book landing page, book page on website, how to sell a book on your website, direct book sales, selling books direct, book marketing for business owners, book funnel, book nurture sequence, email opt-in compliance, CAN-SPAM laws, customer data for authors, SEO for authors, book SEO keywords, blog posts for book marketing, podcast show notes SEO, branded keywords, author platform, about page book placement, website navigation book page, media page for authors, speaking page for authors, book page conversion rate, copywriting tips for book pages, business owners writing books, book writing for business owners Resources Mentioned: Coffee + Commas signup: https://bit.ly/coffeeandcommassignup Erin's podcast: Talk Copy to Me: https://erinollila.com/podcast/ About Our Guest: onversion copywriter. Copy Coach. Lover of ice cream, especially in non-dairy forms. Erin Ollila is a conversion copywriter who believes in the power of words and how a message can inform—and even transform—its intended audience. When she's not working with big brands and small businesses to marry strategy, storytelling, and SEO, you can find her exploring southeastern MA with her family and friends. Erin graduated from Fairfield University with an M.F.A. in Creative Writing. Website: http://erinollila.com Talk Copy to me (podcast): https://erinollila.com/podcast/ Links to social media accounts: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Twitter LINK TO FULL EPISODE (RAW) TRANSCRIPT: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12NfaADDVbezVb5EPLxs3sdmq6g8M9N-eDN3BnJT67v0/edit?usp=sharing
Jalil Navarro is a Mexican-American Muslim convert who went from a crazy life before Islam to finding faith in one of the most unexpected journeys you'll ever hear. In this episode, he opens up about what led him to Islam, the moment he first heard the Quran and how it changed everything, and what it's really like navigating life as a Latino Muslim in America today.We get into the challenges nobody talks about — from learning Islamic purity practices with zero guidance, to surviving a tragic car accident that tested his faith to its core, to figuring out how to introduce Islam to the Latino community in a way that actually resonates. This is a raw, real, and deeply personal conversation about identity, culture, faith, and resilience in the face of severe difficulty.JOIN OUR YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIPORSupport Us @ https://www.ansaripodcast.com/ORPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/theansaripodcast/membershipJoin The Cosmos Club Newsletter: https://www.ansaripodcast.com/cosmos-clubAyubi CollectiveFREE 10-Part Masterclass “How to Build Your Own Multi-Billion Dollar Business”https://www.ayubi.com/ansariProvision Capital: https://www.provisioncapital.comHumaniti: https://donor.muslimi.com/page/Humaniti-emergency-Ansari00:00 Introduction03:41 Islam and Latino Culture06:56 His Journey to Islam19:26 Advertisement23:54 His First Time Hearing The Quran28:24 How He Learned Islamic Purity Practices37:19 Advertisement47:16 How to Introduce Islam to Latinos01:01:50 Advertisement01:03:38 His Tragic Car Accident01:21:13 Dealing with Difficulties as a Muslim01:30:33 Final Thoughts01:38:44 A Final Message en Español#convertstory #revert #islaminspanish #latinomuslim #latinamerica #musulmánes #mexicanmuslim #muslimpodcast #islamicpodcastListen on All Audio Platforms: https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyjFollow The Ansari PodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/ansaripodcastTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcastTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast
In this episode, David Millili and Steve Carran sit down with Greg Sukornyk, CEO and co-founder of Oli Labs, to explore how AI is transforming hotel sales, customer service, and revenue management.Greg shares his journey from law to entrepreneurship, building startups like Extreme Network, and now leading Oli Labs to innovate AI-driven sales solutions for hotels. Learn how AI sales agents like Ollie are helping properties respond faster to leads, prioritize high-value opportunities, and increase conversions—all while keeping hotel teams happier and more efficient.In this episode, we cover:The story of Extreme Network, the UK's first free internet service providerHow Oli Labs is revolutionizing AI-driven hotel sales and customer serviceReal results: increasing qualified leads by 2.5x and boosting conversion ratesHow AI and humans can work together seamlessly to enhance revenueWatch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JaU-9Jwudms Links:Gregory on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorysukornyk/Oli Labs: https://www.olilabs.ai/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/253Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-...Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageConnect with Steve and David:Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E...David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mil.
Hey everyone! This week on the podcast we're doing something a little different — an AMA episode pulled straight from your DMs.What We Cover:• Why low-budget inquiries aren't the real issue• The shift from “How do I stop this?” to “How do I attract differently?”• Common positioning patterns that attract general-market budgets• The continuity gap between social, website, pricing guide, and discovery call• Discovery call mindset: booking vs. genuine curiosity• How early pricing anchors affect conversions• Questions to ask when you sense a red flag on a call• Writing personality-infused copy that still speaks to higher budgets• Navigating business + parenthood identity tension• Staying couple-first while working with planners• Defining your “ceiling and floor” for social media• Building sustainable rhythms onlineConnect with Us:Apply for the Mastermind Program:https://learn.bradandjen.com/mastermind-coachingJoin Purpose & Profit – A Roadmap to 10k Weddings:https://learn.bradandjen.com/purpose-and-profit-courseInstagram:@bradandjeneducation@bradandjenFix Your Pricing Guide:Pricing Guide Template – Built to Convert:https://learn.bradandjen.com/brad-and-jen-pricing-guideFree Download:5 Mistakes Costing You Bookings:http://learn.bradandjen.com/freebie-5-reasons-you-re-not-bookingKeywords:wedding photography business, attracting higher-budget clients, converting discovery calls, photography pricing strategy, inquiry conversion, luxury positioning for photographers, social media strategy for creatives, photography marketing mindset, planner relationships, writing personality-driven copy, creative entrepreneurship, burnout prevention for photographers, sustainable photography business
In this episode, I explain why a successful launch actually begins before you start promoting it. I introduce the often-missed pre-launch phase and share how warming up your audience in advance makes your promotion, live delivery, and sales stages far more effective. I walk through two key questions to shape your pre-launch content — what your audience needs to understand first and what objections you need to address — so you can bring them to the same starting line and turn cold prospects into warm, ready-to-buy participants. 3 Key Takeaways: Your launch starts before promotion If you only begin nurturing your audience when you announce your webinar or challenge, you've missed a critical opportunity to prepare them to say yes. Pre-launch content removes friction By answering what they need to understand and addressing objections early, you reduce resistance before you ever sell. Get them to the same starting line Strategic pre-launch content ensures your audience is informed, aligned, and ready — making your promotion and sales phase significantly more powerful. LINKS TO RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE Connect with Teresa on Website, (Grow, Launch, Sell), Sign up to Teresa's email list, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook, Subscribe to my Youtube Transcript Most people think that a launch starts at the point where they open the doors to their launch experience. IEA webinar. Or a masterclass. Or a bootcamp. But actually your launch starts way before then, and today I'm gonna share with you one of the things that you can do prior to your launch to ensure that your launch is even more successful than it is already. If you are new round here, my name is Theresa Heath wearing and I work with course creators, membership owners and coaches, and I help them grow their online businesses and sell in a way that feels really authentic to them. Today we are gonna be touching on something that lots of online business owners miss out and it's at the detriment of their launches. You see, when most people talk about launching, they tend to talk about three distinct phases of the launch. Phase one is the launch phase. This is where you are promoting your bootcamp, your challenge, your webinar. [00:01:00] Then you have the live launch. That is when you are delivering the webinar or you are delivering the bootcamp, and then you have the sales phase, which is the bit where the doors open and you start selling. But what people are missing is right at the beginning, there's another. Phase, and I call this the pre-launch phase. And this phase is as important, if not more important than some of the other phases because this is where you are getting them ready to actually
Build a Marketing "Vending Machine": A Predictable System for Leads & Clients Pat Rigsby explains the concept of creating a marketing "vending machine"—a predictable system where you invest in a front-end marketing process and reliably generate leads and clients. He outlines the steps: identify exactly who you want to serve and the problems/goals they have; determine where those people are so you can place your message in the highest-traffic locations (online or offline); create a simple, desire-based introductory asset (such as a book, guide, or lead magnet) followed by an experiential front-end offer, with a preference for free offers to reduce friction and get people through the door. Once you capture contact information, build a robust follow-up system to create brand awareness, familiarity, and know-like-trust, then present a clear offer focused on outcomes and the reasons people struggle to achieve or maintain results. He emphasizes delivering results, building deeper influence once clients are "under your roof," and moving them into an ongoing program. Pat encourages replacing episodic, tactic-by-tactic marketing with this consistent pipeline for stability, freedom, and wealth-building, and invites viewers to email pat@patrigsby.com for help through his Marketing Machine partner program. 00:00 Create Your Own Marketing "Vending Machine" (Intro) 00:10 The Origin Story: Dean Jackson's Vending Machine Concept 01:42 Step 1: Define Who You Serve & What They Want 03:09 Step 2: Put the Machine Where the People Are 04:19 Step 3: Build a Two-Step Intro Offer (Desire → Experience) 05:10 Why Free Front-End Offers Work (Getting Them Through the Door) 06:52 Follow-Up System: Know, Like, Trust on Autopilot 07:33 Convert to the Core Program: Deliver Outcomes & Retain Clients 09:04 Make It Predictable: Percentages, Pipeline, and Consistency 10:20 Wrap-Up + How to Get Help Building Your Marketing Machine
"You're always going to have blinders on you. You have to be open to sometimes things that go against what you originally believe, but yet are going to best support your business." —Chris Salem Sales stalls fast when teams talk in features and scripts while buyers think in challenges, results, and personality-driven needs. Many of us pour money into ads and lead gen, then wonder why conversations drag, trust stays low, and deals take too many touchpoints. This episode gets honest about the real gap: misaligned sales communication and mixed signals within the business. Chris Salem, an expert in business communication, shares how years of work in emotional intelligence, business communication, and revenue growth led to a simple, practical way to align messaging with buyer personalities and company culture. His work with small firms and 600-person construction teams shows how inside-out communication shifts can move KPIs, retention, and profit. Hit play to learn, reflect, and upgrade how our businesses talk, decide, and sell, including: The real reason lead gen and SEO underperform How buyer personalities shape decisions and timelines Using simple "what, how, who, why" messaging in sales Turning internal communication into better KPIs and profit Moving from control and reactivity to systems and delegation Why coachability, humility, and vision repetition change results Be Inspired! with Daniel: Website (Makings of a Millionaire Mindset) Website (Daniel Gomez Global) Facebook Facebook Group X Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest YouTube Episode Highlights: 02:44 Why Your Marketing Fails: The Real Reason Lead Gen and SEO Don't Convert 05:03 The 4 Buying Personalities Explained 09:35 What, How, Who, Why: Aligning Your Sales Message to Personality Types 13:08 Selling Is Serving: Trust, Rapport, and the Inside-Out Growth Formula 18:37 Grow the People, Grow the Business 21:02 Top 3 Small Business Problems: Messaging, Roles, and Delegation 24:02 Letting Go of "This Is How We've Always Done It" in Leadership 29:41 Boundaries, Generosity, and the Law of Prosperity in Business
Most clinics think the only way to get more patients is by spending more on ads. But here's the truth: you don't need a bigger ad budget to grow — you just need to convert more of the enquiries you're already getting. In this episode, I'll show you exactly how clinics are using AI to: ✅ Respond instantly to new patient enquiries (day or night) ✅ Follow up consistently with every lead until they book ✅ Personalise conversations to handle objections and nurture patients ✅ Reduce missed opportunities from after-hours calls and social media messages ✅ Fill the appointment book without hiring more staff or spending more on ads
Free Lead Sources That Convert | Jason Palliser breaks down how top operators find off-market deals without relying on the same paid lists everyone else is calling. Jason explains why investors don't actually have a "lead problem," how to build predictable daily workflows that create consistent opportunities, and why certain free lead sources (like strategic partnerships and tax-based outreach) can produce "easy contracts" faster than traditional cold calling. He also covers the mindset shift needed to win in "saturated" markets, the negotiation frameworks that keep deals alive, and how AI can speed up underwriting so you never slow down or overthink offers. _______________________________ If you want to learn how to run your business in 5 hours or less.... Go to https://www.5HourBusiness.com Subscribe to my YouTube channel: / @tonyjavierbiz And if you're into flying and want to follow my Aviation journey, check out my other YouTube channel at / @tonyjaviertv _______________________________ Follow me on Social Media: Tiktok - / tonyjavier.tv Instagram - / tonyjavier.tv Facebook Personal - / tonyejavier Facebook Business - / realtonyjavier ________________________________________ If you want to dominate your Real Estate Market with TV commercials, go here: https://www.ClaimMyMarket.com If you want to connect with me and my network, go to https://tonyjavier.com/connect If you want to check out Tony's Real Estate Resources and Vendors go to https://www.TonyJavier.com/resources ________________________________________ Tony is the owner of an INC 5000-rated Real Estate Investment Company. He has been featured in Bigger Pockets, Wholesaling INC, Steve Trang's Real Estate Disruptors, Joe Fairless' Best Ever Podcast, and many other top podcasts and platforms. When Tony is not working on his business, he enjoys flying his plane. You can see videos on that and how he uses airplanes to save money on taxes. Don't forget to like the video, comment, subscribe to my channel, and share this with a friend if I'm doing my job and providing value to you and your network. If I'm not doing my job please let me know in the comments how I can be better, your feedback is greatly appreciated. See you in the next video!
Con la imposición de las cenizas, se inicia un período espiritual importantísimo para todo cristiano. Este tiempo del Año Litúrgico se resume en una sola palabra: conversión. El Padre Pedro nos explica el significado de estas palabras: "Convertíos y creed en el Evangelio". "Acuérdate que eres polvo y al polvo volverás". Además, responde a las preguntas llegadas al programa vía telefónica, el correo electrónico (padrepedro@ewtn.com) y Facebook (www.facebook.com/ppedronunez).
In this episode, we're diving into Pillar #2 of the Remodeler Growth Framework: Convert. Once you've attracted the right people to your website, how do you turn more of them into qualified leads? Spencer breaks down the difference between the small percentage of homeowners who are ready to start now and the much larger group who are still researching and why your website needs a simple two-door conversion strategy to capture both. You'll learn how to create low-friction on-ramps for ready buyers, use a high-value lead magnet (like a cost guide) to capture researching prospects, and optimize every page of your website for stronger performance. If you want to watch it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYH1mSWVZSQ Email radio@builderfunnel.com with “webinar” in the subject line to get the full framework training.
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ryan Richmond and Greg Bowman. Co‑owners of Popcorn Remix, a Georgia‑based gourmet popcorn brand known for more than 60 innovative flavors ranging from King Crab Legs to Charlene’s Banana Pudding to chocolate‑covered strawberry. Together they share their partnership story, the origin of Popcorn Remix, the explosive growth of their brand, how they built a powerhouse fundraising platform (WePowerFundraisers.com), their expansion into major sports and entertainment venues, and the unique combination of hustle, creativity, faith, and community service that drives their success.
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ryan Richmond and Greg Bowman. Co‑owners of Popcorn Remix, a Georgia‑based gourmet popcorn brand known for more than 60 innovative flavors ranging from King Crab Legs to Charlene’s Banana Pudding to chocolate‑covered strawberry. Together they share their partnership story, the origin of Popcorn Remix, the explosive growth of their brand, how they built a powerhouse fundraising platform (WePowerFundraisers.com), their expansion into major sports and entertainment venues, and the unique combination of hustle, creativity, faith, and community service that drives their success.
Service Business Mastery - Business Tips and Strategies for the Service Industry
AI is moving faster than most service businesses can keep up with. Voice agents. Text automation. Follow-up systems. AI sales emails. Predictive messaging. But here's the real question: How do you use AI to convert more leads without losing the human touch? In this episode of Service Business Mastery, Tersh Blissett and Joshua Crouch sit down with Ryan Fenn, CEO at CHIIRP, to break down what's actually working in AI-driven lead conversion right now. They dive into: Why speed to lead still wins (and why seconds matter) How one word in your follow-up could be killing 90 percent of your conversions Why most contractors misuse AI for sales emails How to "download your brain" into systems using AI Why tools are becoming commodities and experience is becoming king How AI agents are replacing static drip campaigns If you're a service business owner trying to figure out how to adopt AI without sounding robotic, this episode will give you clarity, strategy, and practical application. What You Will Learn in This Episode • Why speed to lead still dramatically impacts booking rates • The difference between static drip campaigns and dynamic AI follow-up • How AI can analyze hundreds of millions of messages to improve conversion • Why empathy in messaging increases response rates • How to use AI as an editor instead of a ghostwriter • How to turn 20 years of experience into systems and training using AI • Why the future of software is outcome-based, not tool-based • How to evaluate tech partners based on deployment experience, not features • Why humans will still matter even if AI becomes indistinguishable Timestamps 00:00 The AI arms race and what's changed 03:00 Why speed to lead still dominates 08:00 The future of AI in sales and follow-up 12:20 Why humans will still matter in the age of AI 21:20 Download your brain using AI 22:11 How to use AI to write better sales emails 27:24 Why experience matters more than software features 33:02 The single word that could be killing your sales 36:00 Is there such thing as responding too fast? 40:57 AI agents replacing static drip campaigns 49:00 What contractors should stop doing immediately Follow the Host and Guest Tersh Blissett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tershblissett/ Josh Crouch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-crouch/ Ryan Fenn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-fenn-76568b165/ CHIIRP: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chiirp/ Connect with Us • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/service-business-mastery • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@servicebusinessmastery • Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/servicebusinessmasterypodcast • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/servicebusinessmasterypodcast
Was it a wave of גֵּרֵי צֶדֶק or an avalanche of opportunists, a new עֵרוּב רַב?
Listen and Subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ryan Richmond and Greg Bowman. Co‑owners of Popcorn Remix, a Georgia‑based gourmet popcorn brand known for more than 60 innovative flavors ranging from King Crab Legs to Charlene’s Banana Pudding to chocolate‑covered strawberry. Together they share their partnership story, the origin of Popcorn Remix, the explosive growth of their brand, how they built a powerhouse fundraising platform (WePowerFundraisers.com), their expansion into major sports and entertainment venues, and the unique combination of hustle, creativity, faith, and community service that drives their success.
Are you podcast and email marketing working together? In today's episode, I'm teaching you 5 strategies to leverage your podcast and email marketing together. You'll learn how to drive downloads, convert listeners into buyers, and turn your podcast into your best lead generator. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs. Learn more about our services at Gaffincreative.com, plus you'll also find resources, show notes, and more for the Clocking In Podcast.Find It Quickly: The state of email marketing in 2026 (1:00)Repurpose your podcast into email content (2:45)Drive downloads to older episodes and feed your funnels (7:19)Convert listeners into buyers (10:49)Turn your podcast into your best lead generator (12:42)Segment your list (14:23)Mentioned in this Episode:Gaffin Creative Podlinks: gaffincreative.com/podlinksCustomize Your Podcast Player Icons: gaffincreative.com/podlinks-canva-templateConnect with Haylee:Soundboard Society: gaffincreative.com/soundboardInstagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffinWebsite: gaffincreative.comReview the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/MnkeoLB5oG8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice
Top Story: Launch emails that convert https://blog.bookbaby.com/how-to-promote-your-book/book-promotion/high-converting-author-newsletter-examples If you think you're bad at email newsletters, you're not alone, says BookBaby. Many don't seem to know what to say, or when to say it, which often leads to not sending at all, even when they're launching a new book. "Before we get into the examples, it's worth knowing why these [book launch] newsletters convert," says BookBaby. "No matter your genre, [effective book launch] newsletters have five things in common." The first is a reason to open the email; that means a strong, relevant subject line. Once opened, it answers the reader's question of "What's in it for me?" It should help them, give them a sneak peek, or give them something useful. Next, be authentic. Write like an author, not a marketer. "You create deeper connections with your readers by wrapping their hopes, pain, and questions into the narrative and share how your book fits in." Then, give them just the relevant links to your upcoming launch or pre-order, plus maybe a timely link to your most popular series or seasonal promotion they can buy now. The last thing these successful launch emails have is timing; An email newsletter is perfect for teasing your upcoming launch, but don't forget that additional emails are good on launch day, not to mention follow-up emails with bonuses or reminders. Not everyone clicks (or even sees) your first email. BookBaby's simplest example doesn't overthink things. "The subject line can be as simple as 'Preorders open,' while the email body includes a brief story about why you wrote the book. Highlight the benefit to the reader and include the preorder link." If you're featuring limited time bonuses for early buyers or pre-orders, add that, too. Finally, a call-to-action (CTA) suggests that they "Preorder now in your preferred format." Because it's an email, you can includes a P.S., too, with a last-minute reason to purchase, like telling them why they'll enjoy your novel, or fixing a pain point for non-fiction. "This speaks directly to your reader while giving them a simple path to purchase." Trixie Silvertale is here! https://trixiesilvertale.com/
Suppose you have a nice SUV and That Friend Of Yours needs help moving over the weekend. Right now you have a great excuse… but with this revolutionary new idea from a car company called Slate, you could just… you know… CONVERT the SUV into a pickup and then back again. It's quite a concept: and Scott Ott is a True Believer!
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ryan Richmond and Greg Bowman. Co‑owners of Popcorn Remix, a Georgia‑based gourmet popcorn brand known for more than 60 innovative flavors ranging from King Crab Legs to Charlene’s Banana Pudding to chocolate‑covered strawberry. Together they share their partnership story, the origin of Popcorn Remix, the explosive growth of their brand, how they built a powerhouse fundraising platform (WePowerFundraisers.com), their expansion into major sports and entertainment venues, and the unique combination of hustle, creativity, faith, and community service that drives their success.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ryan Richmond and Greg Bowman. Co‑owners of Popcorn Remix, a Georgia‑based gourmet popcorn brand known for more than 60 innovative flavors ranging from King Crab Legs to Charlene’s Banana Pudding to chocolate‑covered strawberry. Together they share their partnership story, the origin of Popcorn Remix, the explosive growth of their brand, how they built a powerhouse fundraising platform (WePowerFundraisers.com), their expansion into major sports and entertainment venues, and the unique combination of hustle, creativity, faith, and community service that drives their success.