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Madison Wickham joins Ross in studio to discuss the rise and fall of Total Frat Move and Grandex, lessons learned, origins of their relationship, Texas hemp laws, and his new business ventures. Support our sponsors: ChillCountry.com/RBP for a FREE 10-count bag when you buy a 10-count bag (code "RBP") Shopify.com/rbp for a one-dollar-per-month trial DrinkAG1.com/BOLEN to unlock FREE $76 gift for new subscribers Exclusive ad-free episodes weekly on Patreon.com/RossBolenPodcast Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@TheRossBolenPodcast Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com
This week, Jason is joined by New York based standup comedian, Jared Freid! Jared has become well known for his comedic insights into how millennial dating and relationships begin and end, ranging from the obsession over dating apps, trying to be real adults, and worrying about their looks on a daily basis. From performing alongside the likes of Jimmy Fallon to writing for media outlets such as BroBible and Total Frat Move, Jared has made his mark across many comedic outlets around the country. In addition to his standup comedy work, Jared hosts three highly rated weekly podcasts including U Up? and the J Train which both focus on various takes on modern day dating and generate a combined 1.2M+ monthly listeners. Jared gives insight to his Netflix special “37 and Single” and what goes into creating a standup special, the variety of income when in the middle class of standup comedy, the amount of time that goes into building a comedy career, what challenges someone coming from reality TV can have venturing into standup, and his TedTalk about who should pay for the first date. Jared also reveals how he wanted to be funny for money and finding out how to do it, how a best man speech can be used as a base to writing comedy, the different types of stand up, what he wrote for Betches about Jason based on his Bachelorette bio, how he handles hecklers, and his best advice when it comes to bombing. What networks passed on his special before Netflix? How long was he preparing before getting his first $1,000 as a comic? Who from Bachelor Nation has he had the toughest interaction with? Jared Freid reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can't afford to miss! Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: Declan O'Connell Guests: Jared Freid Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast! Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial
Drew Landry is a stand-up comedian & writer from Baltimore, currently based Landry started doing comedy when he was 13, and went on tour with Carlos Mencia a week after graduating high school. He has also toured as an opening act for Dana Gould and Iliza Shlesinger. Landry performed at Just For Laughs in Vancouver in 2022. He has also performed at The Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, The San Diego Comedy Festival, headlined The Charm City Comedy Festival, and he hosts the monthly show Salty AF at the Hollywood Improv. Landry writes the humor section for the popular hip-hop site DJBooth, as well as video essays for the YouTube channel HipHopMadness, and was a satire writer for the college websites Total Frat Move and Total Sorority Move. His articles on Medium have received a total of over a million views, including his piece "I Have A Theory That Donald Glover and Childish Gambino Are Secretly The Same Person" which went viral. He was recently named one of the official top 50 Humor writers on Medium.
Tim Moxey of Total Frat Move joins the show and the boys are debating the top five greatest beer vibes of all time. Trent and Mikey give their takes on on some super bowl props including their exclusive insider info on the gatorade color.
Zac Litwack joins Michael Rasile on For the Love of Sports to discuss his career being a growth hacker in the sports media space. Zac figured out that he was great at growth hacking and decided to take his talents to the sports media landscape where he teamed up with Clay Travis of Outkick to help scale his audience and monetize the eyeballs. During his time there, Zac helped Outkick become FanDuel's number 1 sports betting affiliate partner. After Outkick was sold to Fox, Zac spread his wings a bit further and decided to take over the whole media game. He kept his sports media intact by creating Savage Sports where they plan to become one of the biggest US Sports Betting Affiliate Marketers. https://savage.ventures/ https://twitter.com/zaclitwack https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaclitwack/
Zac Litwack joins Michael Rasile on For the Love of Sports to discuss his career being a growth hacker in the sports media space. Zac figured out that he was great at growth hacking and decided to take his talents to the sports media landscape where he teamed up with Clay Travis of Outkick to help scale his audience and monetize the eyeballs. During his time there, Zac helped Outkick become FanDuel's number 1 sports betting affiliate partner. After Outkick was sold to Fox, Zac spread his wings a bit further and decided to take over the whole media game. He kept his sports media intact by creating Savage Sports where they plan to become one of the biggest US Sports Betting Affiliate Marketers. https://savage.ventures/ https://twitter.com/zaclitwack https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaclitwack/
Deerock (Derek Attardi) of Long Island, New York, is touring Pop/EDM DJ and Producer. He has performed at over 150+ college campuses and is planning the biggest Fall of 2022. Deerock got a name for himself through his “Get Up It's Gameday” mixes on Soundcloud. Deerock is a proud supporter of @letsfcancer and has raised over $20,000 through music streams and events. He is currently collaborating with the social influencer ESPN, Sportscenter, Barstool Sports, OldRow, Total Frat Move, College Weekly and DrunkPeopleDoingThings. To View This Episode- https://youtu.be/TLIbvvsCGrQ #deerock #whoknewinthemoment #housemusic
➡️ Like The Show? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ About The Guest Zac Litwack is a partner at Savage Ventures, an expert digital marketer and growth hacker. He started a music company in 2010 which produced a gold record and 9 figures in streams, and subsequently grew a healthcare technology startup to multiple 7 figures in revenue. He recently led marketing for Savage portfolio company OutKick, which quickly scaled to 7 figures per month in revenue and sold to FOX less than 1 year after its launch. He is currently Chief Marketing Officer / Owner of American Songwriter and Total Frat Move whose properties reach 20+ million people per month and leads growth hacking and high tempo testing across Savage's portfolio companies, including MyDrHank, a 7 figure D2C online pharmacy brand focused on the male senior market. ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 - Zac's story. 09:16 - Side hustle venture capital firm. 15:33 - How to scale distressed companies. 21:04 - The importance of being a VC / operator. 36:27 - Setting up an exit strategy. 38:58 - The importance of testing for growth. 52:21 - How to start in start-ups. ➡️ Show Links https://twitter.com/zaclitwack https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaclitwack/ ➡️ Podcast Sponsors 1. Shopify— All-In-One eCommerce Tools https://shopify.com/successstory — Free 14 Day 2. Get Abstract — Summarizes and Rates Thousands of Books https://getab.li/success 3. Manscaped - Essential Men's Grooming https://manscaped.com (Code: 20SUCCESS) 4. Hubspot Podcast Network https://hubspot.com/podcastnetwork
The situationships hurt way more than the relationships. It's worse when you don't date the guy. Because when you date a guy he shows you every single side of him so you can build up resentment for him and he can build up resentment for you, so that break up is kind of easy cause you may hate each other. When you know someone so well, you have all the data points to let you know all the things that you may hate, but when you don't have that information, it's so much harder because you start filling in the blanks for yourself.
Nick Hall AKA FlyDaddyNick stopped by for special guest appearance. Becca breaks the story of how she slid into his DMs.
Life after college.... From going out, to dating, to making your way in a new city, life changes so much after college, but honestly its for the better.
Jack chops it up with Bobby D'Angelo (AKA TFM Birdlaw) who currently does content and blogs for Total Frat Move. The fellas talk about Comedy, Dixie D'Amelio, Northeastern Supremacy, the origins and future of Total Frat Move, Blogging, Freezer Tarps, Hazing and Fraternity life, and Mental Health in a fantastic episode.
Instagram: @soiwaslikepod Alyssa: @alyssaschoenerhttps://totalfratmove.com/alyssa-schoener/ Becca: @becccamooorehttps://totalfratmove.com/becca-moore/ Check out our website for top-notch blogs AND MORE:https://totalfratmove.com/ TFM has sports betting? That's right! Click this link and start making some money off your favorite sports teams:https://linktr.ee/TFM_Website_Interstitial
Watch us in video on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_12ZWURWbu_DJjfhwIvBRgThanks to our sponsor, Sunday Scaries. Use promo code STAYLOYAL for 25% off. Click this link: https://sunday-scaries.n72aat.net/oe4rqn Instagram: @soiwaslikepod Alyssa: @alyssaschoener Becca: @becccamooore
Alyssa and Becca talk about their new apartment in Nashville and explain how girls get labeled as "crazy" in relationships. Instagram: @soiwaslikepod Alyssa: @alyssaschoener https://totalfratmove.com/alyssa-schoener/ Becca: @becccamooore https://totalfratmove.com/becca-moore/ Check out our website for top-notch blogs AND MORE: https://totalfratmove.com/ TFM has sports betting? That's right! Click this link and start making some money off your favorite sports teams: https://linktr.ee/TFM_Website_Interstitial
Episode Summary In the latest episode, Alyssa and Becca talk about the insane process that sororities have. Thanks to our sponsor, Sunday Scaries. Use promo code STAYLOYAL for 25% off. Click this link: https://sunday-scaries.n72aat.net/oe4rqn Instagram: @soiwaslikepod Alyssa: @alyssaschoener Becca: @becccamooore
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Amir Safi is from College Station and is based out of Houston, Texas. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University. He is the co-founder of Mic Check 501(c)3, the Texas Grand Slam Poetry Festival and the founder of Write About Now. He is a 2017 Houston Poet Laureate Finalist, a 2013 and 2015 Southern Fried Poetry Slam Champion, a 2013 National Slam Poetry semi-finalist and his work has been featured by A plus, Upworthy, The Huffington Post, Whataburger, Total Frat Move and more. Today Matt, Xach and Amir discuss how Amir got started in poetry and how his organization Write About Now has grown to over 1 million followers across all social platforms. We discuss community building, the importance of partnering with others and how the new virtual age is helping organizations stay connected.
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Thanks to our sponsor, Sunday Scaries. Use promo code STAYLOYAL for 25% off. Click this link: https://sunday-scaries.n72aat.net/oe4rqnInstagram: @soiwaslikepodAlyssa: @alyssaschoenerBecca: @becccamooore
Sponsored by Sunday Scaries. Get 25% off site-wide using the code BECHILL: https://sunday-scaries.n72aat.net/6by4eVConall's Instagram: @tfmcmanBobby's Instagram: @tfmbirdlawToby's Instagram: @t.w.w.m
Thanks to our sponsor, Sunday Scaries. Use promo code STAYLOYAL for 25% off. Click this link: https://sunday-scaries.n72aat.net/oe4rqnInstagram: @soiwaslikepodAlyssa: @alyssaschoenerBecca: @becccamooore
Sponsored by Sunday Scaries - Get 25% off site-wide using the code BECHILL: https://sunday-scaries.n72aat.net/6by4eVConall's Instagram: @tfmcmanBobby's Instagram: @tfmbirdlawToby's Instagram: @t.w.w.m
Thanks to our sponsor, Sunday Scaries. Use promo code STAYLOYAL for 25% off. Click this link: https://sunday-scaries.n72aat.net/oe4rqnInstagram: @soiwaslikepodAlyssa: @alyssaschoenerBecca: @becccamooore
Sponsored by Sunday Scaries. Get 25% off site-wide using the code BECHILL: https://sunday-scaries.n72aat.net/6by4eVConall's Instagram: @tfmcmanBobby's Instagram: @tfmbirdlawToby's Instagram: @t.w.w.m
Thanks to our sponsor, Sunday Scaries. Use promo code STAYLOYAL for 25% off. Click this link: https://sunday-scaries.n72aat.net/oe4rqnInstagram: @soiwaslikepodAlyssa: @alyssaschoenerBecca: @becccamooore
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Huge thanks to Sunday Scaries. Use promo code BECHILL for 25% off! Click the link here: https://sunday-scaries.n72aat.net/6by4eVConall's Instagram: (@tfmcman) Bobby's Instagram: (@tfmbirdlaw)Toby's Instagram: (@t.w.w.m)
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Today the boys have on their first IN PERSON guest, Mitchell Tenpenny! They talk about his history in country music and his love for Total Frat Move while Toby drinks some hot sauce. But before Mitchell can even enter the studio, the boys talk about their experience with cops and how they obviously should've been more careful in college. Brought to you by Sunday Scaries. Use promo code BECHILL for 25% off! Click this link: https://sunday-scaries.n72aat.net/6by4eV Follow them on social media to feel better about yourself because Bobby is 5'8, Conall has terrible hair, and Toby is just overall handsome(not written by Toby). Conall's Instagram(@tfmcman): https://www.instagram.com/tfmcman/ Bobby's Instagram(@tfmbirdlaw): https://www.instagram.com/tfmbirdlaw/ Toby's Instagram(@t.w.w.m): https://www.instagram.com/tfmtoby/
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You guys loved their drinking stories so, this week, the guys talk about their drunkest pledge events! Listen to the stories they can barely remember from the days they'll never forget, this is the FratChat Podcast! Follow us on all social media via the links below: http://Instagram.com/FratChatPodcast http://Facebook.com/FratChatPodcast http://Twitter.com/FratChatPodcast Follow Carlos on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/CarlosDoesTheWorld Follow CMO on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/Chris.Moore.Comedy Follow our sponsor The Moon Life on Instagram @themoonlifeclothing and check out their website at http://themoonlife.com Follow Gazzo on Instagram via http://Instagram.com/GazzoMusic and on Twitter at http://Twitter.com/Gazzo
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Next Up sits down with Zack Furnari, Founder of Furnari Films. We talk about what inspires him, how he got into filming, and so much more! We also check out one of his commercials. Be sure to check out our website! Link in Next Up HQ. Next Up HQ: https://beacons.page/nextupmediallc
Next Up sits down with the person who runs OverHeard CT on Instagram. It's a meme page, the best content around from Fairfield County in CT. We talk about the culture of one of the wealthiest counties in the country, content creation, and so much more! Check out our links down below: OverheardCT: https://linktr.ee/overheardconnecticut Next Up HQ: https://beacons.page/nextupmediallc
This week! With access to their Fraternity's full scroll, the guys revisit one of their favorite topics to date: Pledge names! Listen along as the guys chat through some of the funniest pledge names on the list. Get ready to laugh, you guys. This is a good one! Did you one we gave a kid the pledge name FUPA? This is the FratChat Podcast! Follow us on all social media via the links below: http://Instagram.com/FratChatPodcast http://Facebook.com/FratChatPodcast http://Twitter.com/FratChatPodcast Follow Carlos on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/CarlosDoesTheWorld Follow CMO on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/Chris.Moore.Comedy Follow our sponsor The Moon Life on Instagram @themoonlifeclothing and check out their website at http://themoonlife.com Follow Gazzo on Instagram via http://Instagram.com/GazzoMusic and on Twitter at http://Twitter.com/Gazzo
This week! The guys take you back to another hilarious edition of 'Story Time at the FratChat Podcast!' Listen along as Carlos and CMO share stories about two of the most notorious events in their pledge process history: 1) Jeopardy Night and 2) the Bucket of F*ck! We promise you do NOT wan't to miss this episode. Prepare yourselves for a high dose of laughter (Side effects might include diarrhea). This is the FratChat Podcast! Follow us on all social media via the links below: http://Instagram.com/FratChatPodcast http://Facebook.com/FratChatPodcast http://Twitter.com/FratChatPodcast Follow Carlos on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/CarlosDoesTheWorld Follow CMO on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/Chris.Moore.Comedy Follow our sponsor The Moon Life on Instagram @themoonlifeclothing and check out their website at http://themoonlife.com Follow Gazzo on Instagram via http://Instagram.com/GazzoMusic and on Twitter at http://Twitter.com/Gazzo
Viewer Discretion is Advised * Next Up sits down with the Head of Content @ Total Frat Move, Bobby D'Angelo. We talk about where TFM sources all of their content, how they beat Barstool and Old Row to posting videos like CU Boulder parties, and much more! Be sure to join our social media community for college students @ https://www.nexxtupp.com, because honestly, why not? Get every link to everything Next Up here: https://linktr.ee/nexxtupp Not that you need TFM's IG but here: https://instagram.com/totalfratmove?igshid=mcd59zh1aj7w
This week, it's Life After College: Reloaded! Listen to the guys revisit their life after college, as they touch on their real world expectations vs. their reality, and some really useful things they wish they knew about before graduation. Thank God there is no hazing in grad school, this is the FratChat Podcast! Follow us on all social media via the links below: http://Instagram.com/FratChatPodcast http://Facebook.com/FratChatPodcast http://Twitter.com/FratChatPodcast Follow Carlos on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/CarlosDoesTheWorld Follow CMO on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/Chris.Moore.Comedy Follow our sponsor The Moon Life on Instagram @themoonlifeclothing and check out their website at http://themoonlife.com Follow Gazzo on Instagram via http://Instagram.com/GazzoMusic and on Twitter at http://Twitter.com/Gazzo
Ross Bolen (@WRBolen) joins the show to talk about life, divorce, and Game of Thrones. Two guys when have spent the last 10 years in content creation and "influencer" media chop it up about building media empires, rebuilding after personal challenges, and preparing for whatever might come next. Also, Total Frat Move vs Barstool and how much the Game of Thrones finale SUCKED
We welcome the gentlemen from Total Frat Move back to the pod, where we discuss @tfmbirdlaw's trash beer ranking and saving an adult film star from the Russian mafia. ENJOY! Subscribe for more! TFM's Kira Queen Interview https://youtu.be/DQ_unaM4o6E Follow Us on Instagram @bachelorsbspodcast Followus on Twitter @bachelorsbs
In the 21st Episode of @TheMCMPodcast, Max and J.R. host @TFMBirdlaw who runs the social media and many other aspects of the Legendary Social Media Brand, Total Frat Move. Birdlaw talks about his love for blogging and messing with people in the comment section, which has led to him being the ultimate master of internet trolling. He even discusses how he got his big break with being asked to work with TFM and run their Instagram which has 1.5 Million followers! Birdlaw is a fellow Jersey guy like us, so we were hype when he agreed to come on the Podcast. There is no doubt that companies like Barstool or 5th year shoudn't be worried about the once again rise of TFM, especially with this kid leading the charge with some of the funniest, no f*cks given content on the internet. As always, if you like our content, please make sure to subscribe to the channel, LIKE this video as it helps with the YouTube algorithm, and check out ours and TFM Birdlaw's Social links below as well as his hilarious blogs! Stay Safe Everyone!!! Links: @TFMBirdlaw Website: https://totalfratmove.com/u/robertmasterofbirdlaw/ Birdlaw IG: https://www.instagram.com/tfmbirdlaw/ TFM Website: https://totalfratmove.com/ TFM IG: https://www.instagram.com/totalfratmove/ @MonmouthCountyMemez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monmouthcountymemez/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMCMPodcast Website: http://monmouthcountymemez.com/themcmpodcast The MCM Podcast Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/themcmpodcast/ Support the show (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJCZ7wzDYyjl25qz1wrPXSg?view_as=subscriber) Support the show (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJCZ7wzDYyjl25qz1wrPXSg?view_as=subscriber)
Porno Dan joins us on episode 3 of 'That Never Happened' presented by Total Frat Move.
Episode #1 of 'Please Don't Cancel Us' presented by Total Frat Move
When you slide in her DMs and end up on Total Frat Move for it being the worst pick up line of all time... How to avoid these mistakes. Follow My Instagram and tell me your worst DM stories. https://www.instagram.com/mrrightofficialpodcast/
Carlos and CMO love Halloween and there are few better times to be in college than the spooky time of the year. So, this week, the guys share some fun Halloween stories from their fratty days along with creepy stories from colleges in America. Also, Carlos has some VERY SPOOKY stories to share AND he encountered audio issues while recording this episode...Coincidence? We don't know but we are definitely sleeping with the light on. This is the FratChat Podcast!
This week Carlos and CMO explore Love and Frat Life! What are the 2 stages of love while in a fraternity? Carlos shares the good, bad and the ugly of dating while fratting. Also, the guys talk bathroom incidents, Carlos shares the mystery of the secret tub pooper and CMO meets Donald Trump. Plus, what is a mattress? And how many licks does it take to get to the center of Carlos' Tootsie Pop? Spoiler alert, not that many...But don't worry, it happens to the best of us. This is the FratChat Podcast!
This week on the FratChat Podcast: The guys combat fraternity stereotypes! What are the most common stereotypes they have heard? Is there any truth to them? Plus! The guys discuss appropriate penis usage in TV and film, Ben Affleck's side wiener (again), Carlos fakes an orgasm, CMO's wiping habits, Carlos' vision board, CMO fighting at a TGI Friday's and more!
Chelsea sits down with the first guy to ever grace the podcast - Jared Freid! Jared hosts his own podcast, "The JTrain Podcast", and co-hosts Chelsea's favorite podcast "U Up?" with @Betches co-founder Jordana Abraham. He's an NYC based comedian, who's written for the likes of Total Frat Move, Betches, and BroBible, and often performs stand-up all over the country, even recording live podcasts along the way. They cover what drives every girl crazy, or wants answers to: ghosting, social media stalking, breakups, Instagram models, defining a relationship, and so much more. Jared provides his honest opinions from a male POV, to hopefully give you some insight on why guys do the things they do, and act the way they act (Spoilers: they know how social media works! They have emotions! They think about the aftermath of things!) They end with a game called "Red Flag or Deal Breaker?" that will have you questioning your own answers... Follow Jared on Instagram (@JaredFreid) or Twitter (@JTrain56). Follow Chelsea @Chelseariffe on Instagram and Twitter. DM her questions, feedback, and who YOU want to hear on future episodes!
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Madison Wickham, CEO and co-founder of Grandex - a media and content company that’s behind the sites Total Frat Move and Postgrad Problems. Madison’s also created two successful apparel companies, and is generating around $10 million in revenue a year. Listen in to hear Madison talk about the secrets of capturing an audience, quitting his job with a 10-day old baby, and how to turn content followers into customers. Famous 5 Favorite Book? – Zero To One What CEO do you follow? — Jonah Peretti What is your favorite online tool? — Slack Do you get 8 hours of sleep?— No If you could let your 20 year old self know one thing, what would it be? —That I didn’t have to have a definitive plan...I just had to be doing something productive and learning stuff Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:50 – Yuri’s introduction 02:30 – Welcoming Madison to the show 02:50 – Started Total Frat Move as a one-liner comedy website with a fraternity buddy 03:40 – “Our business plan did not exist...we were trying to capture an audience” 04:56 – Started with advertisements but starting experimenting with other revenue streams 05:38 – T-Shirts worked extremely well - “We gravitated towards merchandise” 06:25 – At what point did Madison realise his project was a legitimate business? 07:20 – “In 4 months we had $2000 a month from ad revenue” 08:32 – Quit their jobs and dived in full-time 09:32 – Madison had a 10-day-old baby when he quit his job 10:11 – Went full-time in October 2010 11:20 – “It was the most liberating thing I’ve done in my life” 13:10 – Financing? “We always made more money than we spent - we didn’t have experience of doing anything else” 13:50 – About 3 years in, they formed a relationship with an angel investor in Austin 15:15 – Learned from him about the process of raising money to develop a team 16:25 – Raised $2.3 million over 12 months 16:44 – $20 million pre-money valuation 17:16 – 3.5x multiplier on topline revenue 18:00 – Grandex currently runs 5 websites 18:21 – Rowdy Gentleman designs, creates and sells apparel 18:54 – Male Outfitters is a premium online menswear store 19:40 – Grandex generated around $10 million revenue in 2015 21:10 – Revenue from TFM and related sites is through advertising and promotions 23:10 – “The media is the lifeblood of our business” 23:45 – Promote apparel products to their media audience 25:00 – What’s worked best for you when promoting online? 27:40 – Things change constantly - it’s vital to be tapped into the social media landscape 28:20 – What’s next for Grandex? 30:30 – Releasing their first feature-length film this year 31:20 – Connect with Madison at the Grandex website and the Inside TFM podcast 34:42 – Famous Five 3 Key Points: Capture an audience. Profit will grow out of having people that follow you. Be hyper-aware of what’s happening online: social media changes in an eyeblink You don’t have to know what your grand plan is. Just start doing something productive. Resources Mentioned: Freshbooks - The site Nathan uses to manage his invoices and accounts. Host Gator – The site Nathan uses to buy his domain names and hosting for cheapest price possible. Leadpages – The drag and drop tool Nathan uses to quickly create his webinar landing pages which convert at 35%+ Audible – Nathan uses Audible when he's driving from Austin to San Antonio (1.5 hour drive) to listen to audio books. Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives
Today Mike talks with Frat Boy Extraordinaire Jared Freid. Jared is the host of a very fun podcast Total Frat Move. Jared expresses his unwarranted stereotypes about hippies and festivals, and Mike rebuttals each fictitious accusation and sets the record straight. Turns out to be a super fun episode, and Jared is a hoot! Check Jared out on the TFM Podcast every Tuesday and Friday and @JTrain56 on all platforms.
This week’s re-posting in our Summer Series features TFM Podcast host Jared Freid. As you might expect from a guy who hosts the definitive Total Frat Move podcast, Jared had a lot of fun in college. Like, a lot. It’s one of our top-5 most downloaded episodes ever, so give that shiz a listen. Original air date: 4/2/15
Jared Freid, host of the TFM podcast (Total Frat Move), joins to talk about a ton of great college stuff: the greatest tailgate parties of all time, the beginnings of TFM, the “Sunday Weirds,” recent fraternity news, and of course, his own time in a fraternity at Penn State University. Follow Jared on Twitter, Instagram,...
Jon and Nathan are joined by Jared Fried, host of the Total Frat Move podcast. They talk Tindr. What is a good way to start conversations? How do you go about finding matches? Is everyone on Tindr a complete monster? Nathan Jazz Rants about Trader Joes.