Podcast appearances and mentions of matt laker

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How to Scale Your Agency from $10k to $50k a month - with Matt Laker Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CTGBFhDPECQ

Can I Sell The Same Funnel That I Use To Get Customers Myself by Matt Laker

Nowadays, we often mistake convenience for efficiency. While using to-do apps & google docs may be convenient, according to a handful of studies it is far from efficient. In today's episode, I share with you my findings regarding journaling, handwriting, bullet journal method & more...Key Takeaways:✅ Handwriting stimulates our mind more effectively than typing. As a result we retain more information.✅ Handwriting lets us slow down and think about the "Why"✅ Handwriting accelerates our ability to read.Links Mentioned In The Episode: Bullet Journal Method Like the show? Please subscribe & leave a review -- (even one sentence helps):Show WebsiteSubscribe on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyIf You Have a Question or Feedback, Email Here

 As Peter Drucker put it - "Most serious mistakes are not being made as a result of wrong answers. The truly dangerous thing is asking the wrong question". In today's episode, I'm introducing a concept from Keith Cunningham's book Road less stupid - The Discipline of Thinking Time. Or in other words, allocating time for uninterrupted concentration on a specific question.Like the show? Please subscribe & leave a review -- (even one sentence helps):Show WebsiteSubscribe on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyIf You Have a Question or Feedback, Email Here

You may be thinking of becoming a freelance copywriter or you've already started. Either way, the question that many ask me remains - how much time you need to learn copywriting like a pro. In this video, I'm sharing a formula I've created to help you with your question...Like the show? Please subscribe & leave a review -- (even one sentence helps):Show WebsiteSubscribe on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyIf You Have a Question or Feedback, Email Here

Simply put, being a native English speaker does not guarantee you'll become a great copywriter. However, if you are not highly proficient in English and you don't know the UK/US culture - you'll 100% fail...Like the show? Please subscribe & leave a review -- (even one sentence helps):Show WebsiteSubscribe on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyIf You Have a Question or Feedback, Email Here

Matt Laker is the founder of Tribal Mastermind helping freelancers convert into TRUE entrepreneurs and h's ran and runs a bunch of other online & offline businesses. Check out Matt Laker and all he's building with Tribal Mastermind https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC__nKC5BlhAlzBCZa8cPr-g  and his socials: https://www.facebook.com/dbhmatt

Today joining me is Victor Hansen, entrepreneur, marketer & a guy who introduced me into mental models of Charlie Munger. We're taking a few mental models and discussing them in detail, but also sharing our experience with integrating them into our own lives...Enjoy!Links Mentioned In The Episode:Mental Models Podcasting SeriesLike the show? Please subscribe & leave a review -- (even one sentence helps):Show WebsiteSubscribe on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyIf You Have a Question or Feedback, Email Here

Today, you're getting my personal top #3 ways of learning copywriting, that have enabled me to go from ZERO copywriting skill to on-boarding new clients on a daily basis - in just a little over a year. Top Takeaways:✅ Books, but not ONLY copywriting books✅ Practice, especially when you get immediate feedback✅ Mentors, who have been there and done thatLike the show? Please subscribe & leave a review -- (even one sentence helps):Show WebsiteSubscribe on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyIf You Have a Question or Feedback, Email Here

Freelancing - Dreams VS Reality by Matt Laker

Don't Go To Uni. Become A Squire Instead. by Matt Laker

How To Maintain Your Cashflow Stability While Growing Your Company & Innovating Rapidly by Matt Laker

Coping With I Am Not Good Enough Attitude by Matt Laker

The one and only Matt Laker sit down with Riley Bennett to discuss the New Education Revolution, online courses, digital nomadism, digital entrepreneurship, international business, and the pros and cons of traditional college. If you know a millennial who wants to be a new rich internet millionaire, do international business, or to start an online business and make money online to be free, share this video. Interested in joining Matt's University - dm me on IG https://instagram.com/livinthatlifetv Want to be a DIGITAL NOMAD but not sure where to start? Step 1) → New Rich Freedom life starts with earning online! So start by choosing an online business model! Watch my new breakdown of the Top 10 business models to earn online in 2019.

Do you worry about your stress levels? Are you energy levels starting to lag? You might be beginning to experience burn out, like my guest Matt Laker, who is a location independent entrepreneur. He shares his story of burning out after working 16 hour days for years and how he was able to lead a more sustainable, healthier lifestyle now. Click on the image to listen to this episode, don’t miss out!"     Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Stitcher to avoid missing out on the next inspiring interviews and if you LOVE the episode, give it a 5 star rating and write an awesome review! Get links to all the resources mentioned in this episode by going to: happierlifestyles.info/024 Music from the podcast can be found here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/DRVNOfficial/~/As_I_Begin_Produced_By_SVGAR_BEATS http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Audiobinger/~/Wonton_Soup

LIVE from the Hustle House Mastermind in Bali Indonesia... .Who's story can you relate to most? And what's YOUR story?? See ya'z in los commentaries. WATCH the Official Bali Mastermind Show: http://bit.ly/tribalbootcampshow If you don't know Matt Laker's story, he made a dedicated hero's journey video, and it's pretty sweet: https://youtu.be/sGivXXRJs44 Aspiring Digital Nomad? Don't know where to start? 1) ↗️ Start here: https://livinthatlife.com/start 2)

Trip To Asia by Matt Laker

Concerta by Matt Laker

I Miss You So Much It Hurts by Matt Laker

Mooncake by Matt Laker

Work Harder by Matt Laker

So I was hanging out w Matt Laker this weekend as he was visiting g Bangkok again, and I was getting to know his buddy Jonas who goes on to casually tell me he’s profiting $20,000 a month! By running his online digital marketing agency / freelance agency / remote team / online business / or whatever u wanna call it! Read more on what they are doing and how to get a piece of the action if you are ambitious enough : https://livinthatlife.com/mattlaker

What would you do if you made $48,000 last month? Well, it doesn’t happen overnight and we learn all about his journey in business during this interview with tribe member Jonas Eisert. Jonas has come a long way since his time producing video content with his mentor Matt Laker. Now he has benefited from the training and knowledge he received by turning that dedication and work ethic into a successful business within a relatively short amount of time. Not only does Jonas discuss what contributed to his success but he is also very transparent about the sacrifices he has made as well. We cover topics including: • Freedom means more than just money • Quality of life balance and working smarter not harder • The 3 Pillars of a Freedom Business • Timing to properly scale your business • Common mistakes • Which tasks to outsource and why • Training your team members • Process improvements Learn about these topics and much more here in today’s video: $48k This Month - Interview with Jonas (+ Common Mistakes & Best Tasks to Outsource)

[Read below for clarification] ✈️What are your thoughts tips & experiences with loneliness!? Comment below! Matt Laker and I discuss some of our experiences of loneliness being a solo entrepreneur / digital nomad / traveler / freelancer. Clarification: Let's clarify, of course we're not trying to 'complain' about feeling a bit lonely here and there -- and of course this title is clickbait ----- we are living our DREAM jobs. But no situation is ever perfect of course. BUT, some people have resonated with topic and asked about it, so we are just sharing our thoughts around it... Would I trade a bit of loneliness for going back to a corporate job? Hell no, obviously. As in everything in life, there are pros and cons. We just have to decide what we want MOST, and go for that. Of course there will be sacrifices we have to make to get it! Nothing great comes without some sacrifice! Watch this video on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD-w6Ajt2NE&index=2&list=PLIsHX7vpse9kSKXXEX9UnpM3omyW3Qa1c

Have you ever lost an employee or freelancer just before a large project or at a crucial point in a project? Do you want to prevent employee turnover and ensure loyalty from your team members? If this has ever happened to you, then you can understand how turnover affects profit as well as the ability to provide an excellent customer experience. Learn about the difference in the employee/freelancer mindset and how to provide your team with a secure sense of stability in today's video: How to Build a Loyal Team that Loves Working for You (Outsourcing Advice by Matt Laker)

The weirdest thing I have ever seen when it comes to living as a digital nomad was in Bali. It was a great sunny day where I just woke up and wanted to get some coffee. So I went into this coffee shop and I saw this weird sign on the wall. I was still somewhat of a zombie (since I had not had my coffee yet), so it took my brain a while to realize what my eyes were reading. The sign said, "No Digital Nomads Allowed" and below that there was a red circle around a laptop with a line though it. WTF…No digital nomads allowed? Later I understood that it actually made sense. There are so many people working remotely in Bali and you will most likely meet quite a few of them every day. Of course, these guys take up space in cafes all day while maybe only ordering a couple drinks and potentially costing businesses other potential customers. It's similar in cities like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, or Saigon but why? Why do so many digital nomads move to Southeast Asia? In today's video, the full-time traveler Riley Bennett and I discuss why we choose to live here.

Picking up one girl from every country on this planet? This is what people actually think when they wrap their mind around dating as a digital nomad. Is it really like this? Well, yes it is true that you have the chance to meet a lot of interesting and exotic girls when you travel! You can have a lot of fun when you are free and just enjoying your life. It sounds amazing? Don't forget one important thing! If you have this mindset of traveling and exploring, you have one big issue. Most girls can't just leave their city, their friends, and their job. They can't join you on this journey. So what to do if you fall in love? What to do if you want to have a serious relationship? In today's video, I am talking with the digital Nomad Riley Bennett from "Livin That Life" about dating as traveling entrepreneur.

I often get this question, "How can I find clients?" Sadly, this is not a very good question. The reason why is that you don't want to just get any clients. You want to get GOOD clients, trust me. People who start their own business often don't care about that. They just want to get any client and make some money whenever possible. They are also willing to do everything, even for just a small amount of money. THIS IS A VERY BAD BUSINESS DECISION! This is bad for you, bad for your business, and bad for the client. There are ways to get clients and there are better methods to get the high-quality premium clients. What's the difference? It's not only about money. Of course, good clients might pay more but this is not the most important reason. In today's video, I will talk about what kind of clients you should be looking for and how to get them to work with you!

Every freelancer and every business owner knows this situation. You are talking to a lead, a potential client. You do a sales call, you consult him, you make him an offer, and then there is this very famous objection: "I need to talk to other freelancers first. I will get back to you." You put in all this effort to get the guy on the phone, you invested an hour or more to get him on board, and now he wants to talk to five other guys. There is a high chance you will never hear from him again. How do you solve this problem? There are two ways to deal with this situation. You can pre-handle this objection or you can use a so-called tripwire to get the client on board with you. In today’s video I will discuss objection handling on sales calls, specifically how to handle the, "I want to check out some other offers first" objection.

Do you know that feeling? You are applying for a job, sending a proposal to a potential client and then you have to wait. Sadly most of the times you don’t even get an answer. That’s what many people experience on platforms like Upwork. A friend recently told me that he only got 1 reply out of 60 proposals! How do you resolve this? Here is the problem with Upwork; whenever somebody posts a job offer, he will receive A LOT of proposals - A LOT! He will not waste his time and answer 100 proposals, he most likely won't even read all of them! So how do you become one of the few guys who gets an answer? To get there, you first have to understand Upwork algorithms and see the entire process from a client’s perspective. I used a few simple methods to increase my response rate to 20%! In today’s video, I share these techniques with you.

You shouldn't build a business based on Upwork! Yes, I really just said that! Matt Laker, doing countless videos about "how to make 8k per month on Upwork" and "how to find clients on Upwork" just said that an Upwork business is not the best idea? WTF? Why would I say that? Here is my real opinion on Upwork. In today's video "Should You Quit Upwork? - How to Get Recurring Clients and Build a Real Business"

"I will bring 10,000 Dollars to your business......within the next 2 months!" If you promise clients something like that, they will hire you! Everybody likes to make money fast. So just tell clients that you will make them A LOT of cash and you will start closing sales, right? Well... Here is what's going to happen next: you have to deliver, and if you can't keep up with these promises, the client will be disappointed. Maybe he will give you a bad review; perhaps he will even sue you. You know what the problem is? Even if you make the client 8,000 Dollars within the next 2 months or 10,000 Dollars within the next 3 months, you did a fantastic job - but you under delivered. Your client will be mad, and he has every right! So what's the solution? Under promise? Tell the client that you will help him to make at least some money sometime in the future, probably!? Yes, this way it's hard to under deliver, but at the same time, you will not get any sale like this. Here is the real solution: If you want to close sales without overpromising, you have to learn how to handle expectations. Recently one of my tribe members asked me how to do that on one of our weekly calls. I decided to share this call to give value to everybody out there who wants to learn expectation management! Check out my advanced sales training: Your Clients Will Love You - How to Manage Expectations in Sales

My most popular video on YouTube currently has 129,000 views. Most of my other videos have less than a thousand. How is that possible? Could it be the name? It is called "How to Make $8k Per Month on Freelancing and UpWork". Yes, it is a catchy title! But titles alone don't make videos successful. There must be something else! The video not only has a lot of views, it also got a lot of comments, 476! Why do people feel like they need to comment below this video? Because they hate it! At least some of the guys, while others love it. Yes, the video is controversial! But what is it that my viewers are fighting about in the comments? The video is about how to build an online business using Upwork. In that video, I suggest to stop being a freelancer and instead outsource most of the tasks in the business for $3 an hour to countries like India, Vietnam, or Philippines. Some people think that is genius while others believe it's unethical. But what are the facts? I decided to finally talk about how I built my business using freelancers and outsourcers, how I pay them, and if I can sleep at night "exploiting" third world countries!

Bass Flashing Lights And a Crazy Huge Mouse Head I experienced it myself. Deadmau5 I went to a Deadmau5 live concert in Saigon and it was insaaaaane. After leaving the event I felt hyped and like I am part of something bigger. The next day I started researching about this guy. Why did the concert flash me like that? I realized that this DJ has one of the most unique marketing strategies that I have ever seen. I decided to call the guys who are responsible for marketing Deadmau5 in new markets like Vietnam. Next day I scheduled an Interview with one of them... I got amazing insights into the way that his branding works - and how he does marketing without doing marketing... Now here is the best part: Many of these strategies are applicable to any kind of business. I actually learned a lot about how to market myself and promote my businesses in order to create true fans and followers. Check out the video about Deadmau5 - How to Create a Cult Like a Pro

The job market is crazy! The competition is insane! I recently posted a job offer on Upwork, and an hour later I had more than 60 people applying for this Job! SIXTY! Are you trying to find clients online? How is it even possible for you to get good jobs with competition like that? The problem is that on platforms like Upwork, you are competing with freelancers and business owners from all over the world. You are fighting against other freelancers who charge half of your price because they are living in cheap countries. So how do you get the job anyway? It's simple: You need to have a better profile than the other guys. And by better I mean a profile that makes clients trust you, that shows them to read in between the lines, and that you are the right choice! In today's video, I give you step-by-step advanced knowledge on how to level up your profile on Upwork. If you are a freelancer or a business owner then you HAVE to check this out! These are the techniques that I have been using successfully for many years and that helped me to build a 6-figure business!

Why is everybody talking about online businesses these days? What happened to the good old business as our parents used to know it? Everybody wants to do Facebook ads, Dropshipping, Web development and E-Commerce, but why? I sit down with my friend "Old Matt" - Yes, we look like twins but we have an entirely different approach when it comes to business. I told him 7 reasons why being an online entrepreneur is awesome and why nobody cares about his old school business anymore. My arguments include sunsets in Vietnam, dying babies in China, and Austin Powers. Tune in for an interview with myself: Online Business or Physical Business? - 7 Obvious Reasons (by Matt and Matt)

How to get an awesome website? Of course, every business needs one but how do you recruit one if you didn't learn coding, web development, and HTML? Of course, you could use tools like WordPress and build a basic website yourself but most business owners I know don't want to spend hours of their time to learn these tools and have an average online appearance in the end. What if I told you there was a simple way to find high-quality freelancers who build the most amazing websites for you and your business! In today's video, I share the step by step funnel process on how to get the best people at affordable prices. ATTENTION! I am looking for a junior web developer to support my team! If you have a basic understanding and you want to work on Matt Laker's team, apply now!

You probably know that some skills are more valuable than others. Or in easier words: If you learn the right things, you will make more money than everybody else. The question is: Where is the most money? In every business, there are different pillars. Delivery of the product/service is one. Sales and lead generation are other ones. But what's the most valuable? I had a public speech in Barcelona, Spain and I talked about my business model, what part of the business I focus on and how I outsource tasks that have a low value. If you want to start a business, if you work in a startup or if you hope to improve your skills.

Matt has built a 6-figure system on Upwork, amongst other online businesses. He's a Polish born entrepreneur, but lives in different cities and countries throughout the year. He shares the strategy to make good money on Upwork by creating your own agency. watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/8Efuz7IC2ck

Watch Part 2 of How to build a freedom business, with Matt Laker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckZ29edmDjg “Want to connect on Facebook?” Add me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/aleksander.vitkin Running a freedom business will give you countless opportunities like traveling around the world and all kinds of adventures. You can leave the traditional lifestyle behind you. Matt Laker is the perfect example of a guy living that kind of lifestyle. Matt has discovered the perfect formula to building a freedom business. Matt has been studying in university, working for a corporation – 9 to 5 job. This was completely different from his dream lifestyle. The first step is to figure something out that allows you to be location independent. Your business model has to be made to be working on the Internet if you want to travel the world and experience all the adventures you want. Online business is a very broad term. The most common misconception for “online business” is that is related to eCommerce. There are so many different things that no matter what you do and what skills you have, you can use that skill and transfer it into an online business. The real business starts with getting customers and getting sales. You need to know where to find your clients. The secret to getting customers is the creation of funnels – an automated, repetitive and predictable way of getting customers. Sales is the most important skill that you need to have if you want to succeed in business. You are offering your services and at the same time you are your own sales person. The secret to running a real business is outsourcing and automation. The freedom business is designed to build $5 to $15K a month, so that you can travel and have fun. On the other hand, the other real business is designed to grow. Here is what you need to do to build a profitable freedom business: 1) You have to figure out a way to get customers. 2) You need to have some sort of a service or a product. 3) You have to automate these processes. Making $5 to $15K a month allows you to travel the world, have freedom and do amazing things with your life. Matt was running a business where he had to stay there all the time. Then, he built a new location independent business which allowed him to travel, but he needed to work 16 hours a day. He was not able to experience the new locations. The only way to be able to experience life is by buying your time, leveraging the money and paying others to take care of certain processes. That way you are working on the business and not in the business. The guys in Daily Business Hustle mastermind are investing a lot of time when starting a business. It’s better to make $5K a month than $15K a month if the $5K a month is mostly automated. The more automated the business is, the more scalable it is. You can have the $5K a month for as long as you want. After a while, you may want to turn that business into a 7 – figure business and it will be much easier to do it, because all the systems are there. It is just a matter of scaling and improving them.

I sat down with Matt Laker, who just returned from an Asia tour... We talk about something people don't really talk about... How to beat depression and loneliness when traveling. We also reveal a new paradigm in business education and how to maintain success for a long time without the massive ups and downs most entrepreneurs face... Matt's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC__nKC5BlhAlzBCZa8cPr-g/featured Matt's related video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBzZUWGm7RI “Want to connect on Facebook? Add me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/aleksander.vitkin Being location independent goes with certain expenses. You have to handle yourself emotionally. If you are a high achiever, you have to go through crazy emotions in your life. If you are not going through these emotions, that means, you are not pushing your boundaries. As we get more responsibility, we get a sense that we are contributing back to the world. There are people who start businesses and they immediately get success. They have never faced failure. Most people have to push through a lot of limiting beliefs. Don’t compare with people who have an ever growing spiral of success. Matt is a very ambitious person, but did not have enough experience in the beginning. Matt has tried a lot of ways to start a business and faced so many failures. These failures led him to depression, because he was pushing things very hard with no success. Although Matt had a lot of struggles, he was able to get through it and build a successful business. He always tries to figure out a way to achieve what he wants. One of the keys that led Matt build a real business is his very strong willpower. He uses that power to do stuff that other people do not want to do. Having a good sleep schedule, eating properly and cutting stuff like alcohol and drugs can have a huge effect on people. Matt decreased the amount of alcohol he drinks and stopped eating unhealthy food. Moreover, he goes regularly to the gym to stay healthy and in good shape. He has found the perfect balance between sleeping, eating and drinking. You can use your power of will to do absolutely everything according to your schedule. However, Matt’s opinion is that you need to find the sweet spot that works best for you. If we lead our lives in the right way, we can literally work forever, contribute to the world forever and leave retirement aside. Retirement is the old way of thinking, which is going away. Now, we are able to live a long prosperous life where we are healthy and energetic forever. Doing exercises is a huge thing that boosts your productivity dramatically. Of course, you need to have certain limitations. If you have tasks in your schedule like going to the gym, yoga, running, you will not have enough time to complete your business tasks. You need to find the right balance between those things. Some people’s happiness depends on spending money. There are people who want to spend money on crap which will give them short term happiness. That is the bad way of spending money. Good ways of spending money: • Giving money to charity. You should give money to those who need it the most, so that they rely less on government. This is an awesome way to use money to gain leverage in your life. • Save 10% to 20% of your income, so that you have enough money to survive for a year without any money. It is very normal to have ups and downs in your life as an entrepreneur. A good idea is not only to talk to professionals, but also to your peers. That helps especially if you travel with other entrepreneurs. That is what we called Peer To Peer Mentorship. That is a system that we use in our Daily Business Hustle mastermind to get guys’ success long term and to have them grow continuously long time. It is best to be taught by someone who is not too far ahead of you, because they still understand where you are coming from and what are the struggles that you face.

Are people in business all a bunch of "racists"? I have no idea, but if you change your name from an unusual non-western name to something that people can pronounce, chances are... you will see better results in business. Here's my take on it: “Want to connect on facebook? Add me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/aleksander.vitkin This podcast will teach you how to improve your results in business when sending proposals and dealing with clients in general. In our mastermind Daily Business Hustle we were trying to find a way to improve the results of our members. We review the whole funnel. We go through the whole process. We look at their profiles and portfolio and every single thing that they do. We noticed that we have a lot of members in DBH who are from eastern countries. They have names like Ahmed, Mohammed and these names are not very popular in western countries. Usually, people don’t take you seriously when they can’t pronounce your name. That is why we decided that it is a good idea people from our mastermind to change their names or to use a nickname that is easier to pronounce and is more popular in western countries. For example, one of our mastermind members changed his name from Matt Jeziorski to Matt Laker. After he did that change, he started to get more messages and calls from clients. Changing your name can be so crucial, because that way, you will reduce the distance between you and your client. We try to find clients from western countries, because they are more wealthy and we can charge them a premium amount of money. People with a modern western name who sell services to western countries tend to do much better than people with eastern names. Having a little accent is fine, but if you have not read a few books about business, your clients will notice that and they will not want to do business with you. You have to show that you are confident about what you are selling and that you have the needed expertise. We have people who are from eastern countries, but they live in London and they provide really awesome professional service. It is just not fair to them to give them a disadvantage and to be treated as if they live in India. If your name is super weird, change it and make it a little bit more western. These little changes will make the difference for your business. You will get more replies and you will be able to close more clients. After you make those changes, people will treat you much better. You will notice a huge difference in the way they talk to you. Adjust yourself to the people you are calling. Adapt to the circumstances around you. Take into consideration who you are talking to and you will get better results in business. I have even made jokes with some of my mastermind members about their names. I want to show them that this is one of the things that will improve their results.