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For Eric, social drinking was at the center of his life. Whether he was hosting cultural meals or tailgating for football games, the menu included whatever booze fit the scene. This was Eric's life for many years until he realized he wanted more. When Eric started searching for answers the discovery of This Naked Mind and a community of support helped him escape the guilt he felt from all his recurring “day ones” and finally discover the creativity, health and freedom that he had been longing for. I'm so excited you guys, because we are just about to start another live alcohol experiment. If you do not know about the alcohol experiment, you need to literally drop everything right now and go to livealcoholexperiment.com. And here's the thing, this 30 day challenge is designed to interrupt your patterns and put you back in touch with the best version of you. You'll know it's that version that's living the most joyful life. That version that doesn't need alcohol to relax or have a good time. And that version that's having more fun and is more peaceful than ever. Again, it's a 30 day challenge. It's live. It's starting on the 1st so hurry up, go to livealcoholexperiment.com. And as always, rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast as it truly helps the message reach somebody who might need to hear it today. Episode Links: Eric's Podcast - http://www.horseracingbanter.com/

Contract automation and building an alternative legal service provider (ALSP) within a law firm is the topic of Episode 52. Eric Baker and Michael Case, transportation attorneys with Frost Brown Todd, talk about their journey founding Transaction Expeditors, an AI enabled contracts automation platform for the transportation industry. Before joining Frost Brown Todd and before launching Transaction Expeditors, both Eric and Mike were in house attorneys. Eric served as GC for transportation and logistics companies SIRVA and CRST. Mike was also in-house doing legal work and running claims for a transportation insurer Protective Insurance. There has been much talk over the last couple of years about the interplay between law firms and alternative legal service providers. Should law firms use them? If so, should the create their own? When Eric and Michael, along with their colleague Stacy Katz, founded Transaction Expeditors, they were not thinking about those questions. They just wanted to create a more efficient contract management solution for their transportation clients. But in the end they created an ALSP within their law firm. Having Eric and Mike on the show also brings the podcast full circle because Transaction Expeditors' technology partner is the AI engine Legal Sifter, a company we had on the show way back on Episode 15 in 2018.

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Why do interior designers and home stagers need professional relationships with realtors? How can this relationship further your business and put dollars in your pocket? How do you build those relationships in the first place? Darla and Eric Reeves set out to answer these questions in this episode of Wingnut Social! What You'll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social [0:49] Get your custom furniture through Build Lane! [1:21] Desi Creswell's new “Out of Overwhelm” group [3:16] Mini news sesh: Rumored Facebook news [5:46] Check out Wingnut Social Premium! [7:40] Learn more about Eric Reeves [11:00] How real estate + interior design mesh [13:45] Why interior designers should network with realtors [23:05] How Eric built his reputation in his community [25:58] How home stagers can sell their value to realtors [28:00] Eric's thoughts about digital staging [33:16] The “What Up Wingnut” Round! [35:43] Darla's take: Networking tips + tricks [38:32] Blooper Reel! Connect with Eric Reeves RYS Interior Consulting Connect on LinkedIn Follow on Instagram Resources & People Mentioned Book: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom WS Episode #135 with Sandra Funk: Interior Design Consultation How real estate + interior design mesh Eric is one of the few that can stage a home, sell it, and remodel it. Because of his degree in interior design, he can help buyers visualize the potential of the space when he's showing it. He can help people see how to make a home of their own. He can also advise buyers of resale value and help them determine changes to make that stay within the budget of the neighborhood. When Eric started his business, it was geared toward home staging because there was nothing in his area. As a realtor, seeing how homes were presented, he knew his market needed the service. Why interior designers should network with realtors Eric points out that realtors are a great resource to home buyers and sellers. New home buyers might need an electrician, plumber, contractor, etc. Most of the homes in Eric's area are resales—not new construction—so remodeling is always a consideration. Most people who own a home at some point will need to sell or buy. The homeowner will likely ask you for interior design recommendations. That's why a symbiotic relationship between designers and realtors is imperative.  What benefit does the realtor get? When you're a great resource for your clients, it keeps you top of mind. When they go to buy or sell, you're the person that comes to mind. Eric's market is a lot of second homes and vacation homes. They tend to be empty or furnished with pieces that are outdated and old. They often need a designer's touch to help them move. How home stagers can sell their value to realtors Eric recommends that home stagers and interior designers need to build a good relationship with realtors—and know your numbers. You need to be familiar with the inventory on the market. You need to understand if the market is hot or barely moving. It's all about perceived value. 95% of people start their home searches online. So you need to communicate to your client the value of a well-staged home.  You also need a professional online presence (website and social media). You need a packet of information that's exceptional that you can provide outlining the services you offer. You also need to be able to communicate the value of your work (and how it can lead to more money for the homeowner and realtor). Eric believes there's a place for both normal and digital staging. If someone needs a quick turnaround at a low price point, digital staging may be the way to go. But Eric points out if he's showing a home with staged photos online but walks into an empty house, it's a letdown. People don't have the vision to see what could be. But if you can learn to do both, do it. You don't want to be the Blockbuster of the interior design industry.  Listen to the whole episode for some networking tips + tricks from Darla! Connect With Darla & Wingnut Social www.WingnutSocial.com On Facebook On Twitter: @WingnutSocial On Instagram: @WingnutSocial Darla's Interior Design Website Check out the Wingnut Social Media Lab Facebook Group! 1-877-WINGNUT (connect with us for your social media marketing needs) Wingnut Social Podcast Sponsor: Desi Creswell Ready to stop being overwhelmed? Check out Desi Creswell's new “Out of Overwhelm” coaching group Desi Creswell's Daily Planner Desi has a six-month customized coaching experience Wingnut Social Podcast Sponsor: Build Lane Looking for a great custom furniture option? Check out Build https://buildlane.com/   Subscribe to The Wingnut Social Podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, or TuneIn Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com

If this is the first time you've ever listened to this podcast, today's episode features a different type of interview than Eric usually has on the show. If you have kids, this is a great one to get them to listen to (or listen to with them) as well. For long-time listeners, you've heard Eric mention his son on the podcast before. Well, guess what? His son is here today as dad's very special guest! Listen as your host Eric Tivers and his son discuss his perspective on having ADHD (among other things) and its effect on him during this endearing and humor-filled episode of . Eric's son is not just his favorite child interviewee on the podcast; he's also the first child to be interviewed on the show. Eric asks his 9-year-old questions like: What does it feel like afterward when you do something, and you're not sure why you did it? When is he likely to get distracted? As someone with both autism and ADHD, is he a big picture or small details kind of kid? Have other kids called him names at school? How does he view his giftedness, and how does it feel when something doesn't come easily to him? What does he want to say to kids like him listening to the show? In this episode, you'll also hear them talk about a tendency towards impulsiveness, a love for reading and math (including the Fibonacci sequence even at a mere six years old), and the different ADHD traits his son possesses. The 9-year-old even gets to take over the position of podcast host, interview his dad, and humorously offer his own tips towards the end of the show.  Get ready for spontaneous special effects, singing, sidetracking, and then some. ADHD adults and their ADHD kids will get a kick out of sharing this listening experience together! You'll learn: [01:52] Eric's son says hello! [02:59] Listen to an explanation of neurodiversity from the perspective of a 9-year-old boy. [04:15] How does ADHD affect Eric's son? [05:48] Eric's son reveals his favorite thing to do to dad. [08:11] Eric shares an interesting tidbit about his son that's always fascinated him. [09:35] Eric's son loves to read! What book series is he reading right now? [11:40] When Eric read fiction as a kid, he had a hard time with this regarding characters. [13:32] Eric's son shares a “time flies” joke before the break. [21:54] Before resuming the interview, Eric's son gives a humorous plug for the podcast. [23:55] Eric's son has been working on improving this social skill at school. How's it going? [24:43] Despite not having autism himself, Eric still has trouble with this. [25:40] How does Eric's son think other kids perceive him? He's been waiting to hear someone call him this. [27:07] Listen as Eric's son reveals what he thinks about his own giftedness. [29:37] Eric and his son discuss handling things that don't come easily. [30:44] After a near-slip up transitioning to a new subject, Eric asks his son to define and opine on the word “transgender.” [31:02] The tables turn and Eric is now the one getting asked questions. [32:14] In answer to his son's question, Eric discusses why he started this podcast. [34:52] We interrupt Eric's answer for a spooky sound effect request complete with spooky laughter. [36:47] Eric cringes a little when he listens to his first 20 or so episodes. Here's what that tells him, though. [42:13] Eric's son tries his hand at saying “ADHD reWired” like dad. [43:52] In this special part of the episode, Eric's son playfully offers his tips for those with ADHD. [45:48] When getting distracted while readying for school, here's what Eric and his son say to get back on track. [48:31] Eric's son signs off with a quick song about coronavirus. [50:10] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron by clicking on our Patreon tab at .

If this is the first time you've ever listened to this podcast, today's episode features a different type of interview than Eric usually has on the show. If you have kids, this is a great one to get them to listen to (or listen to with them) as well. For long-time listeners, you've heard Eric mention his son on the podcast before. Well, guess what? His son is here today as dad's very special guest! Listen as your host Eric Tivers and his son discuss his perspective on having ADHD (among other things) and its effect on him during this endearing and humor-filled episode of . Eric's son is not just his favorite child interviewee on the podcast; he's also the first child to be interviewed on the show. Eric asks his 9-year-old questions like: What does it feel like afterward when you do something, and you're not sure why you did it? When is he likely to get distracted? As someone with both autism and ADHD, is he a big picture or small details kind of kid? Have other kids called him names at school? How does he view his giftedness, and how does it feel when something doesn't come easily to him? What does he want to say to kids like him listening to the show? In this episode, you'll also hear them talk about a tendency towards impulsiveness, a love for reading and math (including the Fibonacci sequence even at a mere six years old), and the different ADHD traits his son possesses. The 9-year-old even gets to take over the position of podcast host, interview his dad, and humorously offer his own tips towards the end of the show. Get ready for spontaneous special effects, singing, sidetracking, and then some. ADHD adults and their ADHD kids will get a kick out of sharing this listening experience together! You'll learn: [02:14] Eric's son says hello! [03:16] Listen to an explanation of neurodiversity from the perspective of a 9-year-old boy. [04:31] How does ADHD affect Eric's son? [06:03] Eric's son reveals his favorite thing to do to dad. [08:25] Eric shares an interesting tidbit about his son that's always fascinated him. [09:53] Eric's son loves to read! What book series is he reading right now? [11:55] When Eric read fiction as a kid, he had a hard time with this regarding characters. [13:51] Eric's son shares a “time flies” joke before the break. [22:35] Before resuming the interview, Eric's son gives a humorous plug for the podcast. [24:29] Eric's son has been working on improving this social skill at school. How's it going? [25:17] Despite not having autism himself, Eric still has trouble with this. [26:15] How does Eric's son think other kids perceive him? He's been waiting to hear someone call him this. [27:41] Listen as Eric's son reveals what he thinks about his own giftedness. [30:11] Eric and his son discuss handling things that don't come easily. [31:20] After a near-slip up transitioning to a new subject, Eric asks his son to define and opine on the word “transgender.” [32:20] The tables turn and Eric is now the one getting asked questions. [33:56] In answer to his son's question, Eric discusses why he started this podcast. [36:10] We interrupt Eric's answer for a spooky sound effect request complete with spooky laughter. [38:05] Eric cringes a little when he listens to his first 20 or so episodes. Here's what that tells him, though. [43:49] Eric's son tries his hand at saying “ADHD reWired” like dad. [45:58] In this special part of the episode, Eric's son playfully offers his tips for those with ADHD. [47:54] When getting distracted while readying for school, here's what Eric and his son say to get back on track. [50:52] Eric's son signs off with a quick song about coronavirus. [52:13] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron by clicking on our Patreon tab at  .

Brad talks to Eric McGuire, the lead Tactical Wealth Strategist inside CashFlow Tactics about the economics of certainty. While you got to know Ryan, Brad, and Jimmy pretty well over the last hundred or so episodes, we wanted to let you know that the CashFlow Tactics family is much bigger. Eric McGuire was a part of the CashFlow Tactics team before CashFlow Tactics was a thing. When we first met Eric, he was teaching almost the exact thing we’re teaching today. He was introduced to the concept of Financial Freedom by his brother, Les, while he was still in college. Eric stepped into the real world, knowing 401(k)s are practically worthless.He and Les couldn’t sleep at night if they’re going to be worried about their financial future. That’s why they set out to identify the principles of economic certainty. Listen as Eric and Brad discuss the concept of “Economics of Certainty” first outlined by Les McGuire (Eric’s older brother) way back in 2003 and how the Vault can help you gain certainty.  Key TakeawaysIntroduction (00:00)When Eric met the CashFlow Tactics crew (01:46)How Eric discovered the concept of Financial Freedom in the first place (04:39)Les McGuire’s “Economic Value of Certainty” (09:53)What’s the value of certainty in the world of finance (15:14)The economic cost of uncertainty vs economic value of certainty (19:45)How certainty is built into the Core Four Principles (23:35)The Vault and how it can help you build certainty in your financial plan (30:36)How The Vault protects from lawsuits, creditors, and bankruptcies (37:18)Why Eric’s brother worked so hard to identify these principles (41:35)Additional Resources:Download “Economic Value of Certainty”by Les McGuireJoin Our CashFlow Tactics GroupTake Our FREE 5-day CashFlow Tactics Challenge

“Alcoholics Anonymous didn’t just save my life, it taught me how to live a life worthy of having been spared and changed me from the inside out.” -Eric Sheets Today, Ben and I are chatting to Eric Sheets, who is sharing his story of recovery and how he has taken his experience to give back and help other addicts become sober again. Eric’s Background with Drugs and Alcohol Eric says he came to the 12 Step Program a “broken man” and admits that this is the first time he has been honest with himself. “I could see that fear has governed my life as long as I can remember.” He did have a stretch of sobriety between 2003 and 2010 when his wife fell ill with a rare lung disease and was terminally ill. “In that time I found God and my understanding of him” because, for the first time in his life, he understood his purpose. Although he realized that God put his wife into his life, he still didn’t believe that he was an addict and didn’t understand what this lifestyle entails. The Second Phase of Drinking for Eric After his wife passed away, Eric didn’t drink for several weeks until he was invited to a dinner party where a woman gave him a glass of wine after convincing Eric that he wasn’t an alcoholic. He remembers that moment like it was yesterday and picked up his addiction at the moment he left off. At the moment he realized he couldn’t move on anymore, he walked into a hospital and told the emergency staff he was going to commit suicide; and he was baker-acted and introduced to Alcoholics Anonymous. Living a Life of Purpose “Living a life of purpose makes me happy,” Eric comments. He found that when he has a purpose, he can live sober and help others live sober. “Living in communion with my creator is how I found my purpose and what greater purpose can there be?” Listen in and find out how Eric came to find his purpose, what happened when he stopped being of service, how fear and selfishness crept into his life, and how he rebuilt his relationship with his son. Check out our new website where you can download any episode along with other useful information for those in recovery. Share this podcast with a friend and leave us a review!   Show Notes: [05:01] History and background on Eric’s early history. [10:58] The days and weeks following his wife’s death. [12:45] Picking up his first glass of wine after being sober for seven years. [14:54] Eric’s rapid progression through alcoholism. [17:05] When Eric started working the 12 steps, he started to care about other people. [18:56] How Eric found purpose in his life and how his purpose motivated him to stay sober. [20:53] The importance of addressing the little issues that trip up addicts. [23:30] How Eric patched his relationship with his son. [34:11] Eric found his new wife after his addiction. [40:23] Putting a “why” between his alcohol and his addiction. [43:34] The importance of having faith when you’re a recovering addict. [53:13] His spiritual experience when going through the fifth step.   Episode Links and Resources Real Recovery Live Chat Real Recovery Talk on the Web Real Recovery Talk on YouTube Leave Real Recovery Talk a review on iTunes Rock Recovery Center Real Recovery Talk on Facebook Find out more about Al-Anon and how this resource can support your family Ideas for a show? Email us tom@realrecoverytalk.com and ben@realrecoverytalk.com Podcast editing and show notes by Pro Podcast Solutions  

In today's episode, I am joined by Eric Keating. Eric is a go-to-market strategist and the vice president of marketing at Appcues. He has worked in the SaaS world his entire career, starting with a company called Sonicbids, and has spent more than 10 years in marketing.    Eric is an expert in the concept of product-led growth, what we have called the free trial or the freemium experience on this show. Today, we're going to dive deep into product-led growth and monetization.    What is Product-Led Growth?   “Product-Led Growth is defined as a go-to-market strategy that relies on using your product as the main vehicle to acquire, activate, and retain customers.” (Source: ProductLed)   Essentially, the name speaks for itself. In product-led growth, we provide a free self-service product for our visitors. In order to turn visitors into active customers, we have to hook them and provide clear value. Often this is done through free trials.    “Product-led growth is this concept that's really gained a lot of steam and awareness over the last one to two years,” Eric said. “It's the idea that your product is the primary driver of your user experience. Making your product available to try for free in a self-service capacity as often as possible is one of the most effective ways to go-to-market today. . . . Leading with a self-service free product experience is something that has been true at almost every single company I've worked at.”   Below, Eric has shared three ways to increase our product-led monetization growth.    Communicate with Our Customers   Communication is essential to monetize our self-service products.    “In this world in which you need to deliver more self-service, effective product experiences, there's this need to guide and communicate with users inside of your application,” Eric explained. “That's the type of product experience that, when you do this effectively, can really drive adoption of your product and create new monetization opportunities.”    In product-led growth marketing, we are offering a free service. But how do we continue to deliver value to our users, while also turning them into paying customers? The key is communication. We can't just launch a free trial and hope that will be enough to monetize. We need to guide our users through the experience by raising awareness of the features our product offers. From there we can explain the advanced features and benefits they can receive if they pay for premium access to our product.    Communication is essential in increasing awareness of the benefits and value of our products. Surveys, announcements, and newsletters are a few examples of how we can spread awareness and communicate with our customers. The goal is to keep them engaged, keep them using our product, and ultimately, adopt it fully.   One of Eric's biggest home runs was while working for Compete, Inc. Compete had thousands of free users every month, but they weren't converting as many customers as they would like. So, Eric started a project focused on analyzing how their customers were using the product, what features they were using, and what features and benefits they found most valuable.    After doing the research, they created an incentive for the users to upgrade to the premium plan based on what they discovered through the data. He was able to double his company's monthly revenue over one month because he understood his users' wants and needs, and then communicated the value they were offering effectively through his promotion.     Focus on the Initial Experience   In order to convert our potential customers into active customers, we need to make sure they have a good initial experience with us and our product.   “One of the most important parts of product-led growth is having a fantastic initial product experience,” Eric said. “I'm talking about the first minute your user starts using your product. The first day, two days, of their experience is so critical, not only to whether or not you're going to ultimately be able to convert them into a customer but also to their long-term retention.”   One of the biggest mistakes Eric sees companies make is flooding a new user with every little detail and feature about their product. When they give a customer a product tour, they think they have to show the new user everything. However, it often has the opposite effect of what they intended. Instead of feeling amazed at the product's features, the new user gets overwhelmed.    “[The new user is] starting to use your product because they have a specific goal or outcome in mind, and your job is to get them to that goal or outcome as quickly as possible, not show them every aspect of your product,” Eric explained. “It is a phased approach. Get them to that moment, and then start exposing them to more. It's this gradual process, and trying to do everything in the first minute can really mess with your activation rates and conversion rates.”   In order to get a new user on board, we really need to focus on solving their problem. A product tour should be about explaining to the customer how we can help them, not about how amazing our product is and why they need it.   Offer Level 10 Passions   How do you stand out? Puppies.    A few years ago, Eric attended an event with tens of thousands of attendees, and hundreds, if not thousands of vendors. As Eric and his team at Zaius planned what they were going to showcase at this event, they asked themselves, “What can we do to stand out?”   “We were still in the early stages,” Eric said. “The objective [was to] make sure that everybody attending this conference heard about Zaius, and that we were a familiar name from now on out.”   They asked themselves, “Well, what does everybody love?” And the answer came—puppies. They reached out to an animal shelter down the street from the event and asked if they could show off some of their dogs. If anyone wanted to take a dog home, they would cover the adoption fees.    “We had the [dogs] there for about an hour and there were crowds. There were lines to come up and see these dogs. Mission accomplished. We had a ton of interest, not only in the dogs but eventually in our product as well,” Eric said. “Ultimately, the objective was to increase our brand visibility, awareness, and recognition, and we did that.”   After three years with Zaius, Eric helped grow their customer count 100x and revenues 35x, raising more than $43 million in venture capital.    So, what's the point of this story? Think outside of the box and discover your customers' level 10 passions. When we do that, it will help to differentiate us and better connect with our potential customers.    One of the tectonic shifts that are happening today is for every hour and every dollar that our customers have to invest, they've got a thousand good things to choose from. There's so much distraction. We can't just be good enough. We have to identify their level 10 passions and connect with them through those (level 10 being a passion that is a driving factor in their life).    Identifying the level 10 passions of our target audience and building our whole business around those passions will make us stand out. When Eric brought in puppies to the event, he leveraged a huge level 10 passion for many of the attendees. There were thousands of vendors at this conference, but he became the priority when he added puppies to their brand.    In order to drive the growth of our products, we need to make sure we are identifying and connecting through our customers' level 10 passions.   Key Takeaways   Thank you so much Eric for sharing your stories and knowledge with us today. Here are some of my key takeaways from this episode:   Communication is key to monetize our self-service products. We need to guide our users through their product experience by raising awareness of the features and benefits our product offers.  To convert our potential customers into active customers, we need to provide a great initial experience. The first impression really matters. Our job is to show our customers that we can meet their needs as quickly as possible. We don't need to show them every aspect of our product. If we can help our customers achieve their level 10 passions, we will better differentiate ourselves and build stronger connections with customers.   Connect with Eric   If you enjoyed this interview and want to learn more about Eric, listen to part two of this episode or connect with him on LinkedIn or his website, Appcues.com.   Want to be a Better Digital Monetizer?   Did you like today's episode? Then please follow these channels to receive free digital monetization content:   Get a free Monetization Assessment of your business Subscribe to the free Monetization eMagazine. Subscribe to the Monetization Nation YouTube channel. Subscribe to the Monetization Nation podcast on Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.  Follow Monetization Nation on Instagram and Twitter.   Share Your Story    Does your business use product-led growth? If so, how has it worked for your business?  Please join our private Monetization Nation Facebook group and share your insights with other digital monetizers.   Read  at: https://monetizationnation.com/blog/106-3-ways-to-drive-product-led-growth-and-monetization/ 

Eric Feigl jumps on the podcast with CJ Gotcher to discuss his evolution as a coach. Unlike many of the other coaches, Eric has been a long-time coach and personal trainer and even has his own podcast, the Fitness Candor podcast. His story is more one of adapting and evolving and improving his own coaching practice and business. Learn more here: https://ericfeigl.com  Eric loves the IMPACT coaching makes on someone’s everyday life. Ultimately every job HELPS people somehow, even accounting. Coaching however can really alter the quality of someone’s life and how each moment feels, reducing pain, and increasing abilities. He was attracted to coaching because of this.  One of the things CJ & Eric discuss is how in learning deeply about something you ultimately have to believe in that thing. For Eric, is what Arthur Jones intensity training. For CJ, it was CrossFit. Though neither believes deeply in these, they’ve learned the benefits and downsides despite beginning as devotees of these respective training methods.  While Eric pursued a degree, he feels that most of what he learned does not help him be a better coach. You ultimately have to pursue those things that give you the tools to improve your coaching, and the Barbell Academy definitely provides many of those tools.  When Eric found simple, hard, effective barbell training, he already had to have clients. This occurred during the lockdown, so when clients returned he had changed his training philosophy quite a bit. He introduced barbells. Some people were all in, some needed a more compromised solution, but ultimately using barbells was better than what they had been doing. Some clients needed to leave and go elsewhere, but Eric believed more in his new approach and it did not hurt his business.  GET STARTED with one-on-one online coaching FOR FREE! Get your FIRST MONTH FREE on all strength and nutrition coaching plans.  No discount code needed and includes a 10-day, no obligation trial.  https://bit.ly/2MKeOoh Special offers from BLOC and our partners:  https://barbell-logic.com/offers/ Connect with the hosts Matt on Instagram Niki on Instagram Connect with the show Barbell Logic on Instagram The Website Barbell Logic on Facebook podcast@barbell-logic.com   

Apple Podcasts Rate and Review for SpotOn Eric Geier is the CEO of Puresurance, a health and retirement solutions company that focuses on small and medium-sized business owners. Their products can help clients manage their health insurance and retirement plans with their proven strategies and mentorship. Eric is an expert in life insurance when used as a retirement vehicle and provides customized health coverage solutions. He also has over 20 years of experience working in the financial industry and earned his BBA in Accounting at Hofstra University.  Eric joins us to share how you can make the best out of your retirement. He describes what motivated him to have a career in the financial industry and why they started Puresurance. He explains how medical services aren’t costly and why hospitals can lower the cost if you’re self-insured. He discusses why life insurance is of utmost importance when it comes to any retirement strategy and shares the many retirement issues he helps their clients address. Eric also explains how a person in their 20’s can prepare for their retirement even if they’re earning a modest salary and describes how he has kept a positive mindset despite the troubling times. "The biggest threat to anybody's retirement is outliving their money." - Eric Geier Today on Spot On Insurance: How compound interest works for retirement. When Eric worked in Hong Kong and what his experience was like. Eric's thoughts on what a suitable insurance product should have. How to know the actual price of healthcare. Why medical services typically don't cost a lot of money. Why life insurance is critical in any successful retirement strategy. The questions Eric asks clients when planning their retirement. What mortality credits are and why only insurance has it. The pain points many of Eric's clients want to address. Eric's advice to those who are fresh out of college and want to plan their retirement. How Eric has kept a positive mindset over the past 12 months. Key Takeaways: 67% of the population doesn't even have a retirement plan. Medical services can be much more affordable if you declare yourself as self-insured. Resources Mentioned: MDsave Connect with Eric Geier: Puresurance Calendly link LinkedIn Email: eric@puresurance.com This episode was brought to you by….. Insurance Licensing Services of America (ILSA), America’s Premier Insurance Compliance and Licensing experts. To learn more about ILSA and their services, visit ILSAinc.com. Connect, Learn, Share Thank you for joining us on this week’s episode of Spot On Insurance. For more resources and episodes, visit SpotOnInsurance.com. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Love what you’re learning, Spot Light your review on Apple Podcasts Rate and Review For SpotOn and share your favorite episodes with friends and colleagues!

Nadia Krauss is an Intuitive Health Coach/ Holistic Hormone Health, who has helped women cultivate a more loving relationship with their bodies, their food, nourishment, and their hormones, during peri-menopause, menopause and beyond.   When she is not serving her clients or facilitating positive change, she is cooking up a storm of healthy, nourishing goodness in her kitchen. She also loves taking nature walks with their dog, or traveling with her Love. When Eric, Teddy, and Nadia aren’t traveling they are enjoying the sanctuary of their home in Southwest Georgia. Here’s what we discussed in today’s episode:  Women Entrepreneurs Peri-menopause  ‘Pesky Symptoms’ Body Temple & Nourishment Hormones  Soul Training  Connect with Nadia:  Website: www.selfloveleadership.com  Facebook: Nadia Shana Krauss / Happy Wholesome Life Solutions Instagram- @sacredselfcaremuse  Nadia’s Gift to You:  www.selfloveleadership.com

This week we are talking to Eric Craig, founder of CHECKED IN. This is an apparel line dedicated to holding everybody accountable in all things that allows you to reach your goals. When Eric decided to get more serious about his health and started working out more frequently with others the “CHECKED IN” mantra became more synonymous throughout his network. The saying quickly caught on and Eric saw this as an opportunity to turn the saying into something more; now CHECKED IN is born! In this episode we discuss how important it is for new entrepreneurs to dial in on their ideas, the success, and pitfalls that come with starting out. So if you are somebody thinking about getting into business for yourself and may be a bit nervous then check this episode out! Make sure you let us know you CHECKED IN! #WhoGotNextCLT #CLTure

We hope everyone had a Happy New Year! This week, we take a look at two crimes involving the internet. Rachel starts with the case of an email hacker named Jennifer Lee. Her boyfriend, Eric Abramovitz, was accepted into his dream program with a full scholarship. Only, he didn’t know that. Jennifer, who was living with him at the time, deleted the email and sent him a fake rejection later. When Eric found out years later he decided to sue. Next, Nathalie tells the story of Hannah Sabata, the “chick bank robber”. Hannah stole a car then robbed a bank using a gun, a pillowcase, and a note. She later posted a Youtube video with a full confession in the same clothes she was wearing at the time of the robbery. We discuss Hannah’s history with authority and what may have led to her crimes. Rachel’s Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McGill_University https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colburn_School https://www.rentcafe.com/average-rent-market-trends/us/ca/los-angeles/ https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/briannasacks/eric-clarinetist-scholarship-girlfriend https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/tanyachen/clarinetist-eric-abramovitz-girlfriend-music-scholarship https://www.marketplace.org/shows/this-is-uncomfortable-reema-khrais/instrument-of-sabotage/ Nathalie's Sources...coming eventually :)

Watch the video of the interview here: https://youtu.be/i4FCH_f-1Vk Follow Eric on Twitter @EricJorgenson or Checkout his blog https://medium.com/@ericjorgenson Buy his book here: https://amzn.to/3aDdwFS Over the years Naval Ravikant has tweeted over 23,000 times sharing insight into wealth acquisition, happiness, and entrepreneurship. However, since tweets have such a short lifespan, a lot of people miss this invaluable insight due to the nature of Twitter. Eric Jorgenson recognized this inherent problem and tweetedto see if anyone would be interested in a book curating the wisdom Naval Ravikant had shared over the years. When Eric woke up the next morning, the tweet had gone viral and he was now publicly committed to writing this novel: The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness. In this podcast, Eric and I explore the book, have some beers, and inevitably things get out of hand, in a good way.

This episode is all about the dreaded EX! Listeners emailed us questions this week asking for insight about being the new partner/stepparent and still having a very present ex in the picture. The following are topics we cover on this podcast:Would you (Eric) marry the current version of your ex-wife, given how you work together now? Why or why not.When Eric alludes to the ex always being in his life (always will be in contact with her), what does that really mean? Is there any hope for the step parents out there who are biding their time until some sort of finish line? Is there a finish line?Social Media and the ex; what boundaries should there be, if any? Do you as the step parent have a right to privacy; to put your foot down when it comes to your spouse allowing the ex to “follow” them? What do you do if you disagree on this issue in your marriage; where do you go from there?Are you crazy for being uncomfortable or even insecure when the ex is always there? When they show up at family gatherings, when you are sitting between your spouse and his ex as they talk, when the MIL is giving the ex rides to these events...is it okay to have some expectations of boundaries or do you just need to accept it as the new comer?

In episode #1543, Eric talks about the money he spends on coaching, and when it is/is not worthwhile. When looking for a coach, find someone you think you can learn from and who you respect, otherwise, you won’t be well-suited to each other. Tune in to learn what role our childhood plays in how we behave in business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Eric Spends $60 000 A Year On Coaching and What He’s Learned.  [00:41] When Eric first started investing in coaching and what it helped him do.  [01:08] Hear about the person he met two years ago who got him interested in coaching again.  [01:37] Think about hiring a coach when you see that person doing the thing you want to do.  [02:00] Find out what makes the CEO Whisperer’s approach to coaching unique. [02:23] Our behavior and programming in business come from our childhoods. [03:00] Why you shouldn’t expect to get a lot of value from every single call/meeting. [03:24] Keeping in mind that coaching can involve the slow unwinding of issues.  [03:57] The feedback Eric got about having to slow down and where his striving comes from.  [05:16] Why Eric believes that coaching is worth the money and advice for those considering it.  [06:17] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Ronald Reagan  EO YPO Brad Feld Fred Wilson   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu

Pool Corp, the largest whole distributer of pool parts, is based in Covington and just got listed on the S&P 500. The plans are revealed for the new UMG Hotel in Biloxi. Laura in New Orleans is inheriting a decent amount of money. How does she go about the process of knowing where to put it, and how much to put in each bucket. When Eric in New Orleans inherited a bunch of money, his uncle promised to manage his investments and stole it. Brian in New Orleans is being offered a 401k at his new job. He's in his mid-30s, and has never had a 401k before. How does he use it properly? If you've already tapped into your 401k or IRA for a Coronavirus Related Distribution, Gregory has some reminders on what you need to do to avoid that early withdrawal penalty. http://www.WinningAtLife.com

 When Ed and Lorraine Warren investigated the Conjuring house, it struck Ed as such an infested location that he joked, “if they ever make a move about our work, it should be about this house.” Many years later, and after Ed’s passing, that comment became a reality. A reality that has sparked numerous movies, books, and investigations into a house that, in some ways, feels like a paranormal playground for investigators. But just as with a playground, the danger exists if things are not done correctly. Today, we hear the story of a recent investigation from Eric Vitale, a member of the team founded by Ed & Lorraine Warren, the New England Society for Paranormal Research. PART 2 - AVAILABLE TO GRAVE KEEPERS ONLY (http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks)  In part two of our interview, available only to Grave Keepers (http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks) , we discuss: When Eric heard disembodied voices – are others hearing them too? Why was there so much death on the property of the Conjuring house? Why are certain areas of the house more active than others? Did you have any fear of something following you home from the house? Is Bathsheba the only spirit haunting the house? As a Grave Keeper, for $5 per month you will get: Access to every episode (http://www.thegravetalks.com/category/podcast-episodes/) of our show, AD-FREE – MONTHS BEFORE THEY GO PUBLIC. Access to every EXCLUSIVE PART 2 episode of our show for Grave Keeper Only! Access to submit questions to upcoming guests of our show. The “good feeling” knowing that you are keeping this show alive (It really does feel good!) Listen to part two of this interview and get exclusive access to HUNDREDS of bonus episodes at http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks

Do you have a plan to protect your agency and team in the event of illness, injury, or death?? What would you do if your partner died? What if you were hurt or sick and unable to work? How much of your agency is dependent upon you for the day-to-day operations? As agency owners, we often think about our exit plan, but it's also important to plan for the unexpected. In today's episode, we'll cover: 2 things to protect your agency from the unexpected. The key to protecting your agency's acquisition. Today I sat down for an interesting chat with Eric Meyers, former CEO of a $40 million digital marketing agency. Back then, Eric found himself trying to navigate a pending merger as well as a transfer of ownership after the sudden death of his agency's founder. He's here to talk about what he learned through the process and what you can do to protect your agency from the unexpected. 2 Things to Protect Your Agency from the Unexpected Take a minute to think about what your agency's future looks like. Where do you want to be in 5, 10, or 20 years? Is that future still possible in the event of a sudden illness or injury of an agency leader? What about the death of your business partner? These things aren't fun to think about, but the truth is when you own a business you have to consider and plan for the unexpected. When Eric took the role of CEO at an agency, he never expected the founder would be involved in a tragic accident after only three months on the job, but that's what happened. As a result, the owner's family took control of the agency. From there, a pending merger fell apart and the agency went up for sale within six months. So how can you protect your agency from unforeseen changes? Create a Buy/Sell Agreement. If you have a partner, a solid Buy/Sell Agreement is critical. It protects both partners' interests and keeps things simple during times of uncertainty. You signed up to work with your business partner, not his or her family. A Buy/Sell Agreement helps ensure you have the funds to buy out your partner's family so you retain control over your agency. Purchase disability insurance. Would your agency survive if you had to take a sudden leave of absence due to an injury? Would you be able to pay your own bills? This one may seem obvious but it's often overlooked. It's a low-cost way to protect your business and your family. The Key to Protecting Your Agency's Acquisition One of the major problems at Eric's agency is the acquisition fell through at the last minute. This could have been prevented by a rock-solid Letter of Intent. A Letter of Intent helps all parties understand what they are getting out of the purchase of the agency. Eric says you shouldn't assume you can do it on your own. You need someone guiding the process and helping you navigate the unknown. It's even a good idea to make sure you have legal representation to look over paperwork and contracts. Another way to protect yourself is to set up an escrow account with the Letter of Intent. The amount in escrow depends on the amount of the sale. Then, if everything before the Letter of Intent turns out to be true and one of the parties backs out, the other party receives financial compensation. Don't forget, an agency sale is not the time to slow down. You need to keep your foot on the gas. You need to excel servicing existing clients and continue to fill your pipeline. That way, in the event the sale falls through, your agency is in a good position to thrive. Nobody likes to think about the worst-case scenario, but as a business owner, you have no choice. When you take the time to make sure you have the necessary precautions in place, you're investing in your agency's future. Looking for a Payroll and HR Solution for your Agency? Payroll and benefits are hard. Especially when you're a small business. Gusto is making payroll, benefits, and HR easy for small businesses. You no longer have to be a big company to get great technology, great benefits, and great service to take care of your team. For a limited time, Gusto is offering a deal to Smart Agency Master Class listeners. Check out Gusto.com/agency for 3-months FREE once you run your first payroll with them.

Today's episode features Eric Wojciechowski, a long-time probation officer by day and author by Night. He also is active in the area of UFOlogy. Before we bring on the guest, Alan and Walt recap their week since the last episode. Walt reminded us of having to question his dad over his apparent death. Then Walt recounts the tale of a large, naked whale seen at the gym. Alan talks about getting ready for a glamping trip on his Father's Day weekend. He was also part of a group planning a surprise party for a friend turning 50. The party was followed by going out on the lake the next day. Alan realizes the bulk of his naked body hasn't seen the sun in over a year! When Eric takes the stage, Alan recounts their lifelong friendship, starting with computer gaming, D&D and cable television. Eric then delves into his career move into the Department of Corrections for the city of Detroit. While working the day job, Eric took 15 years to complete his first novel, Three Condoms for Sarah. Also during that time, he found out he had developed stage 2 colon cancer, which had to be treated twice! The second round resulted from a spot on his liver that began to grow. After completing treatment, an idea of a second book formed and it eventually became the novel, Chasing Disclosure. He is set to release his third book, a collection of short stories, on September 11 called Chasing Magic. He will present that at the 3rd annual UFO Con in Detroit on that same weekend. The guys moved into their strange news segment with Eric joining in the running commentary. After, they began to wrap up with some movie and streaming recommendations. Finally, their podcast shout-outs included Seinfeld Minute, Monster, Making Sense with Sam Harris, Joe Rogan, Micah Hanks, Somewhere in the Skies, In Research Of, Monster Talk and 60 Minutes With - The Metallica Show.

New York native Eric D’Alessandro has always found his place in the spotlight. His passion for comedy is equally credited to his creative mindset, as well as his big Italian family which inspires his raw comedic sketches and uncensored,relatable rhetoric.  Having grown up with a camera in his hand, Eric created a YouTube channel where he developed his comedic skills from a young age. Through his sketches which feature original characters like “Maria Marie,” as well as impressions of celebrities like Drake and comedic covers of popular songs, his YouTube platform helped Eric build a loyal fanbase. The millions of views on his videos laid the groundwork for Eric to gain over 98k followers on Instagram. Through social media, Eric is able to share original, timely and relatable content for the everyday American. A pivotal moment in Eric’s career was when he moved cross-country to Los Angeles in order to pursue his passion as a creator. California has helped Eric generate a new fanbase that lies beyond the five boroughs, as well as provide him with a slew of new content, the major being the comparison of East Coast and West Coast lifestyles. Eric has sold out every show he has headlined, including 1,300 seats at New Jersey’s iPlay America and has been featured on multiple podcasts and TV shows. Most notably, Eric was featured in the 2016 drama/mystery movie Nerve, alongside Emma Roberts and Dave Franco, in part because the film’s directors added him to the script after seeing his viral videos. When Eric isn’t creating his comedic content, he is exploring the opportunities he once dreamed of, including acting, producing, writing and directing. Today we learn how he came to grips with his Generalized Anxiety Disorder, how he uses his platform to benefit the conversation on mental health awareness, and how he chose Comedy, Acting and being a Creator as his career, enjoy! ***CORONA VIRUS EDITION*** In this episode Peter & Eric discuss: 1:04-  Intro & welcome Eric D’Alessandro!   2:22-  How and why did you start doing stand-up? 3:30-  What was school like for you and did your Comedy help you?  5:00-  A lot of Comedians have discussed being neurodiverse; did you ever look back and question your choice of Comedy? 6:25-  On Robin Williams, Drugs, and live performing 7:30-  How do you feel after performing?  12:30-  What’s the goal/your career goal within the Arts and Comedy? 13:43-  Mental Health has seen a little more of the spotlight in the last few years; especially due to folks in the Arts speaking up and sharing. Given your platform, do you now feel even more responsible to talk about stuff?  Ref:  Feels CBD Oil video on Anxiety 17:05-  What would you tell someone who realizes that they may be neurodiverse; but does not have the same, or even a similar support group and background to yours? Ref:  Gary Gulman’s “The Great Depresh” special on HBO 19:00-  Thanks so much Eric! This has been great! How can people find you, and where can we catch your act?  @ericdalessandro on INSTA  Twitter  YouTube  Cameo  FB and via his website:  https://www.ericdalessandro.com   19:55-  Thank you Eric for joining us today! And thank YOU for subscribing, reviewing and listening. Your reviews are working! Even if you’ve reviewed us before, would you please write even a short one for this episode? Each review that you post helps to ensure that word will continue to spread, and that we will all be able to reach & help more people! You can always reach me via peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. You can also find us at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials. We have a new sister video cast called 20MinutesInLockdown! A video podcast devoted to learning fascinating lessons from interesting humans all around the world, all in 20 minutes or less!  20 Minutes in Lockdown was born in early April of 2020, when we were in fact, in lockdown, and couldn’t do much of anything. Realizing that more than ever, people could benefit from learning from people outside of their comfort zone – people with interesting stories to tell, people with good advice, people with useful ideas that could help improve lives, we started hosting short Facebook video interviews, and we grew from there. (Plus, you can actually see my hair colors change before your very eyes!) Check it out:  www.20MinutesInLockdown.com STAY HEALTHY - STAY SAFE - STAY HOME.. until next time! 20:20-  Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits As always, leave us a comment below and please drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already! As you know, the more reviews we get, the more people we can reach. Help us to show the world that ADHD is a gift, not a curse! Do you know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note, we’d love to hear!

In Episode 16, host Justin Robinson interviews Eric Malzone, Co-Founder of Level 5 Mentors, and runs a podcast called Future of Fitness with over 180 episodes. Eric Malzone talks about how he got involved in CrossFit, starting his first gym in California, and then what led to changing his life and moving with his wife to Montana. Episode Highlights: 01:16 – Justin Robinson introduces his guest Eric Malzone. 02:21 – How did Eric Malzone get started in his fitness? 02:43 – He started competitive swimming at age five. 04:19 – What was the starting point for Eric starting a gym? 05:50 – Eric shares why he believes in CrossFit so much. 08:55 – What types of reactions did he get when Eric was initially promoting CrossFit? 11:49 – Eric talks about moving to Montana and the first CrossFit games champion being his mentor.14:07: – The Demartini Value Determination Process can help you discover what your values are.15:50: – What are his recommendations for working out at home? 19:13 – What are Eric’s tips for finding and starting a community with others? 20:27 – We get stuck so much in our routines that we don’t understand why we do them after a while. 21:36: – Being that Eric has worked from home for the last 3 years, how has COVID-19 changed things for him? 3 Key Points:We always say we are going to do the things we care about ‘someday.’ But what would our lives be like if ‘someday’ became today? When Eric’s CrossFit program in Santa Monica, California was at its peak, the membership was in the 270-280 range, Are you as healthy as a plant: getting clean water and sunshine every day? Are you as healthy as a dog: getting clean water, sunshine, and taking a walk every day? Are you healthy as a monkey: clean water, sunshine, walking, and swinging around every day? Tweetable Quotes:“A good coach can educate you and train you for life.” – Eric Malzone “You better know what your values are because that is what is going to dictate your actions in life.” – Eric Malzone “I’ve always been athletic. Movement and strength training and all that has been an integral part of my life since a very, very young age.” – Eric Malzone “We really, truly believed in CrossFit, and I still do. I think it is one of the best general population training modalities you can have out there because what it teaches us, it talks about the power of community.” – Eric Malzone“Human movement. Go chop some wood. Go outside and do something physical that doesn’t necessitate reps or sets or tempo training or all the complexities that we add into our fitness training on a day to day basis.” – Eric MalzoneResources Mentioned:Eric Malzone Social Media: FacebookLevel 5 Mentors: level5mentors.comFuture of Fitness: futureoffitness.coThe Demartini Value Determination Process: drdemartini.com/valuesSubscribe Today!AppleSpotifyAndroid

Eric Sayre leads jazz performance education at Minneapolis South High School. Music learning has been changed a lot now that distance learning is in place. When Eric and Phil Nusbaum got together, Eric first talked about the big band format as a teaching vehicle. Then they talked about the challenges of teaching Jazz performance in the COVID-19 era.

My guest this week is Eric Erdman, the founder of the Give a Child a Voice Foundation. When Eric learned he had advanced brain cancer in July of 2016 at the age of 16, he had no idea all the ways his life would change. He faced medical procedures including both brain surgery and eye surgery, and lost hearing as well as sight in one of his eyes. Yet the fear and grueling procedures are not what Eric remembers most about the months after he was diagnosed with Anaplastic Grade III Ependymoma. He remembers the voluntary kindness friends, families, neighbors, and even strangers who helped him find his voice, to share his story and speak out. The coming together of so many different people, all with the same goal of showing support, transformed his perspective on life and inspired him to pay it forward. Today, after four brain surgeries, three rounds of radiation, a round of chemo, and complications, Eric is more excited than ever to continue to help other struggling kids find their voice through his foundation, Give a Child a Voice. While some children battle critical pediatric illness, others face challenges such as bullying and abuse in their schools and homes. In addition to the immediate harm it causes, these difficult experiences can cause long-term emotional suffering. Eric dreams that other kids who experience difficult situations receive the same kindness he received at one of the most vulnerable times of his life. He started Give a Child a Voice to engage the community and get children the help they need so positive change is possible. His dream and movement have become a reality thanks to the work being done through his foundation. I was so beyond inspired by my conversation with Eric. This young man is making the most of his time to inspire and encourage kids who’ve experienced bullying and so much more. I know you are going to be encouraged by him too, so without further ado, please enjoy my conversation with Eric!  3:32 - The Eric 101 Eric started Give a Child a Voice after he was diagnosed with cancer. His foundation helps children who have dealt with or are dealing with bullying, abuse, and life-threatening illness. Give a Child a Voice strives to emphasize the importance of children being able to speak up about their experiences. For many years, Eric did not speak up about being physically and mentally abused and bullied. It took him three years before he felt safe enough to talk about it to just his mom. He told her when he was 16 years old, at the same time as his diagnosis. He was diagnosed with stage three anaplastic ependymoma brain tumor. It is a very rare brain cancer and only 200 kids and about 52 adolescents are diagnosed each year. Eric is now stage four and has been through four brain surgeries, three rounds of radiation (61 sessions) at the highest dose. In August of 2019, he was given six months to live. Eric says he knows his body and how it reacts to so many surgeries and treatments. He’s been accustomed to medical procedures his whole life and says cancer has given him the ability to help others. Eric says he wouldn’t change anything because his experience is helping kids through similar experiences. Often people receive bleak diagnoses and prognoses by feeling sorry for themselves and being negative. Eric chose the opposite. He intentionally decided to take the positive, happy route to help his family and to focus to live in the moments he has now. 14:55 – A Strong Advocate Eric has always been happy, but his diagnosis brought out his personality. He is much more extroverted now and he has become such a strong advocate for children who are victims of abuse, having been bullied himself. Eric realized through his own experience with bullying that confronting a bully isn’t always straightforward. Kids who are bullies may be getting abused at home because of their home environment. Eric encourages those who’ve been bullied to speak up about what they’re going through at that moment, not only to protect themselves but also to help the kid that is doing the bullying. Speaking up is the first step. Once you speak up, something can be done to help everyone in the situation. It helps so many kids, not just the kid who is speaking up. 23:40 - Empowering Others Eric knows he would not have started a foundation to help others if not for his cancer. He wanted to take all the negative things he had been through and turn it around to use it for something good for other kids and teens. We can use our own life experiences to amplify the voice of others. If you would like to learn more about Give a Child a Voice, you can find more on the website and on Facebook. You can find a video about Eric’s story that was filmed at St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. When Give a Child a Voice is also looking at ways for people to get involved in volunteer opportunities. Reach out to Eric if you’d like to become involved with Give a Child A Voice. He would love to hear from you directly, and the contact form goes directly to his personal email address. 29:24: Getting to Know Our Guest You’ll love hearing Eric’s fun and light-hearted answers to what his hype song would be, what his most unusual talent is, what makes him feel the most alive, and who he’d choose to play him in a movie about his life. Be sure to stay tuned to hear Eric’s heartfelt answer to what it means to him to run a business with purpose. CONNECT WITH ERIC ERDMAN: https://www.giveachildavoice.us/ http://www.facebook.com/giveachildavoice https://twitter.com/giveachildavoic https://www.linkedin.com/company/giveachildavoice/ https://www.instagram.com/giveachildavoice/ Memorable Quotes: “I wouldn’t change anything because I know now what I went through to help a kid in their own shoes if they have the same problems.” “My mom hates me saying this but to me it’s true. I have to thank cancer because by far it’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me.” “I am fine with dying because the thing is, I’ve found something I love. I’m at my happiest, I have a foundation, I have an amazing family. I came to terms with it because I’m at peace with everything.” About Eric Erdman When 16-year-old Eric Erdman learned he had advanced brain cancer in July 2016, he had no idea all the ways his life would change. He faced medical procedures, including both brain surgery and eye surgery, he lost hearing as well as sight in one of his eyes. However, the fear and grueling procedures aren’t what Eric remembers most about the months after he was diagnosed with Anaplastic Grade III Ependymoma.​ He remembers the voluntary kindness of friends, families, neighbors, and even strangers showed him and how it helped him find his voice, to share his story and speak out. The coming together of so many different people, all with the same goal of showing support, transformed his perspective on life, and inspired him to pay it forward. ​Today, after four brain surgeries, three rounds of radiation, and one round of chemo, as Eric battles complications, he’s more excited than ever to continue to help other struggling kids find their voice through his foundation - Give a Child a Voice. While some children battle critical pediatric illness, others face challenges such as bullying and abuse in their schools and homes. In addition to the immediate harm it causes, these difficult experiences can cause long-term emotional suffering. Eric dreams that other kids who experience difficult situations receive the same kindness he received at one of the most vulnerable times of his life. He started his foundation, "Give a Child a Voice," to engage the community and get children and teens the help they need, so positive change is possible. His dream and movement have become a reality, thanks to work being done through his foundation. 

When Eric first came up with the idea for Christopher & Eric's True Crime TV Club, he proposed Wives With Knives as a potential show he and Christopher could break down and serve up for their listeners in steaming hot slices. The big day has arrived! Christopher and Eric are finally serving up an episode of the aforementioned crap - I mean, crime-fest, this one entitled "Mama's Little Princess." (WIVES WITH KNIVES, Season 3, Ep. 7)  Expecting intrigue among the manner born, your hosts were instead met with something so low class it makes Joe Exotic look like Brooke Astor. But there's a stunning surprise in store – halfway decent re-enactors! Can it be true? Take a listen to find out. (If this episode sounds different from our others, that's because it was recorded remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope to be back in our usual studio space as soon as public health advisories allow.)

While this was meant to be a rapid-fire q& a session, we got into some pretty in-depth topics about Gainesville, music, and books, with Eric Lenasbunt of Bunt Backline Event Services! Eric is currently reading The Bezos Letters by Steve Anderson, which helps you grow your business like Amazon, but in general, he doesn’t have a favorite book. Collin also recommended his current read, Profit First by Mike Michalowicz, for those looking to extract more from their business. When Eric’s not working he’s outside with his family in Depot Park and bringing the energy wherever he goes. This is mostly due to his preference of coffee over tea - he drinks about 8 - 12 cups of Bustelo coffee a day (#sponsorhim)! We learn a ton of interesting facts about Eric and end this side hustle with what he has learned in the last week and his idea of success. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Eric Lenasbunt of Bunt Backline Event Services https://www.buntbackline.com https://www.facebook.com/buntbacklineeventservices https://www.instagram.com/cheerfulsoundman CHECK OUT OUR LAST EPISODE: Leveraging TikTok to Build a Mortgage Business | Joe Hancock | WHOA GNV Podcast: youtu.be/70pcWwB2654 CONNECT WITH OUR PODCAST & NOMINATE A GUEST: https://www.whoagnv.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/whoagnv Facebook: http://facebook.com/whoagnvpodcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/whoagnv Know someone that would be PERFECT for our show? Nominate them here! https://www.whoagnv.com/nominate-a-guest/ Join us on the journey and listen on... iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whoa-gnv-podcast/id1381002391?mt=2&i=1000410719480 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/whoagnv/ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/whoa-gnv-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3vZ0Bg4FJmdx3VPKg4ehMf?si=2ET-VhjXRtqIDUTp_Dau7w --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whoa-gnv-podcast/support

Bananaman was a superhero parody comic strip and cartoon from the early 80s. When Eric, a schoolboy, ate a banana, he became BANANAMAN! A super strong super dumb super hero! We're joined by Listen Now co-host Sam Tonkin to discuss!See Matt's new show MONKEY HOUSE in HOBART (January 9,10), BRISBANE (March 10-15) and MELBOURNE (March 19-April 26) with discount code PODCAST via https://mattstewartcomedy.com/gigsBuy merch (pins and Prime Mates beanies) here: https://mattstewartcomedy.com/shop/Support the show on PatreonOur twitter: @PrimeMatesPodOur instagram: @primematespodFacebook: facebook.com/primematespodEmail: primematespod@gmail.comGot topic/primate suggestions for the show? Chuck them here: http://bitly.com/PrimeMatesTipsCheck out Matt's other podcast Do Go On: dogoonpod.comAnd his music history podcast: Listen Now Podcast with Matt and Sam: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Prime Mates Spotify PlaylistMatt's twitter: @mattstew_artMatt's instagram: @MattStewartComedyMatt's facebook: facebook.com/mattstewartcomedyEvan's web series (about video games): gameygame.comEvan's twitter: @evanmsEvan's instagram: @stupidoldevanEvan and Matt's studio/production company: stupidoldstudios.comFollow Sam on Instagram: @SammaTonkOur awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and sweet logo by Peader Thomas See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eric Mitchellette is the Founder of Strategic Business Coach, Inc. and has over 20 years of experience as a financial advisor and CFO. He helps small to medium-sized businesses understand their financials and helps them become cash flow positive. Eric shares his process and some of the things you need to consider when you are looking to get a financial expert to open up the company books.   Key Takeaways: [1:35] How did Eric first get started in business planning and capital formation? [3:15] Cash flow problems are common but sometimes business owners are not aware of what state their company is in until it’s too late. [4:40] How does Eric help business owners and turn their businesses around? [7:55] When Eric steps in, the biggest thing he has to do is educate business owners and leadership the state of the company and what that means. [11:50] After Eric knows where the numbers are, then it comes to adjusting the owner’s draw from the company and to restructure the finances so that it makes sense. [16:00] When owing money to vendors, what’s the best approach or financial plan to let them know the company plans to make good on their promises? [19:25] What happens to the employees during this financial turn-around time? [20:35] If an owner has to exit, what are some of their options? [25:50] What kinds of mistakes do owners tend to make? [27:55] Eric shares his thoughts on next-generation family management. [28:55] Final words of advice: You can’t plan enough. Have a strategic plan in place.   Mentioned in This Episode: Dynastylc.com Email Todd: Todd@Dynastylc.com Mitchellette.com Sbciusa.com Email Eric: EMitchellette@Sbciusa.com Call Eric: 612-532-9284 Eric on LinkedIn

Eric Christopher the fiddler and Anthony ihrig on the banjo, members of the High 48s for about a dozen years. You can catch the act Wed November 27 at 8PM at Café 318 is Excelsior. When Eric and Anthony talked to Phil Nusbaum, Eric was saying that duet treatments of tunes like Jean Marie, written for Erik’s wife, freshens up the tunes.

The Employer Blueprint Podcast is excited to present Eric Taussig on this week’s episode. Eric is the CEO/Founder of Prialto, Inc, a virtual assistant company based in Portland, Oregon with offices in San Francisco, Guatemala City, and Manila. Established in 2009, Prialto designs and powers business and administrative processes in support of business professionals.  Eric speaks and writes about globalization and the future of work, as well as about employee happiness and empowerment across cultures and borders. His ideas have been featured on National Public Radio, and in places like Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, and the Huffington Post. As Prialto founder, Eric focuses on coaching professionals to leverage remote staff for enhancing productivity and furthering businesses growth. He also spends much of his time working to foster lasting, positive customer and employee experiences amidst a globally distributed workforce.  Before founding Prialto, Eric worked at Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Citicorp Securities in both New York and Hong Kong. He is a graduate of Wharton, the University of Chicago, and Lewis & Clark College.  When Eric is not working multiple, global time zones, he's cycling, running, and spending time with his wife and their three young children in the wide-open spaces of Oregon.    SAMPLE ARTICLES Patriotism and Globalization: How International Commerce Helps all Workers – Dialogue & Discourse Why Human + AI Partnerships Will Deliver the Best Customer Experiences - Hubspot's Think Growth   Virtual Assistants Pave the Way for The Future of Work - Huffington Post  3 Ways Virtual Workers Make Organizations More Effective - Entrepreneur Magazine  3 Trends That Will Change the Way We Work in 2017 - Inc. Magazine    SAMPLE INTERVIEWS So Near, So Far - KQED Radio Perspectives Where Authenticity Meets Transparency - B2B Growth podcast  Cross-Border Challenges of Working With a Distributed Team - Business Rockstars podcast Should Sales Professionals Have an Assistant? - The Salesman podcast    You contact Eric and find and find out more at www.prialto.com  Thanks for tuning in and be sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss any future episodes of The Employer Blueprint Podcast.

Eric Eaton’s remarkable story winds its way through a young adulthood of sexual suppression, drug addiction, to being thrown out of the U.S. Marine Corp, to hospitalization for a near death heart infection, to living a healthy, vibrant life as a personal trainer, registered nurse and a proud gay man. The episode begins with Mat Garcia explaining her disappointment in what she thought was going to be a “dinner and dick date”. A discussion ensues about how things which can be normally quite painful can become very pleasurable during sexual arousal. When Eric joins us in the Pews we learn of his childhood experiences in the Catholic Church, his feelings of condemnation and guilt over his sexuality and his early attempts at being straight. We hear of his effort to escape the trauma through drugs and the Marines before almost dying in a Tampa area hospital before finally coming out to a nurse who had become a friend, his family and Glenn (who has known Eric since he was a boy). This wonderful story of overcoming religious and societal sexual repression finishes with a lot of fun including a revelation of why men give men and women give women the best oral sex and some solid advice about it, plus much, much more! This one ain’t going to be boring and by sharing it you may change someone’s life who is living in the darkness of a closeted existence or who condemns people for whom they love. NSFW or children. Strong Sexual Content, Language, Humor, Insight and Condemnation of Religion. A portion of all proceeds donated to combat human sex slave trafficking and genital mutilation.

Today's guests are Jason Mitchell and Eric Dieter. They oversee and run an agency called Movement Strategy, which they co-founded in 2009. The agency is an independent, social-led creative agency with a focus on digital marketing initiatives. They use social features and tools and are on the cutting edge of digital trends. They have done work for partners such as Under Armour, Warner Brothers, and Netflix.   Movement Strategy is a full-service social media agency. When Eric and Jason came out of school, social media was a space that they were both spending a lot of time on. Facebook was just getting started, as well as some of the other big players today. So they wanted to help companies figure out how to be really effective on social media.   For more information, visit: http://Brandeis.edu   Resources: Learn more at movementstrategy.com Instagram: @movementstrategy From the Dorm Room to the Boardroom is a production of Crate Media

My friend Eric has experienced some serious career reboots.Eric is a minister turned financial services professional turned podcaster. When Eric realized he’s more comfortable listening and facilitating than teaching or preaching his life and career began to take shape.In this episode, Eric and I talk about:* The difference between being a heart human and a head human* How God was training Jeremiah to see* The Critical Journey of how most of us experience spiritual growthEric is one of my favorite interviewers, so it was fun to get to ask him questions.Meet the Reboots Sound GeniusMikhail Kosenkov has beautifully edited, mastered, and engineered this episode.If you’re a podcaster and you don’t have a sound genius, trust me. You need one. Even if it’s to help you sort out your compression and EQ settings.He’ll be glad to talk to you about your sound questions. PodcastSoundFixer@gmail.comAre you paralyzed by the lies inside your head?> > > Here's one tool I use to help me tell myself the truth about myself and the world around me. < <

In episode #988, we discuss when you should quit. Tune in to hear when and why you should give up on your business. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: When you should quit! [00:35] Many putting suck at quitting. [00:54] Whatever doesn’t help Neil’s core business, he doesn’t focus on it. [01:15] If you aren’t getting any traction, don’t drag it out. [02:00] Set “go” and “no go” dates. [02:38] When Eric got his start with the senior living business, he and his partners eventually started working on other things. [03:07] They mutually agreed to shut down their joint venture. [03:51] If you are not passionate about your venture, shut it down, because you naturally won’t invest time and money into it. [05:10] People who make money, don’t jump around. [05:25] Find the one thing that will work well for you that you can be passionate about. [05:55] That’s it for today! [06:21] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu

In episode #966, we discuss how you can market when you’re a nobody. Tune in to hear how you can build your following and gain conversions. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Market When You’re a Nobody [00:40] Eric and Neil are technically “nobodies”. [01:06] Look to see who is getting traction. [01:20] BuzzSumo will help you figure out what’s hot in your field. [01:35] You can also cross-link with popular people and sites. [02:30] When Eric first started in marketing, he began emailing Neil trying to connect/cross-link with his site. [03:30] Most people do not know us! [03:42] The more people who don’t know you, the more people you can convert. [04:00] Consider all the outlets you can use (podcasts, videos, etc.). [04:30] Neil’s audio engineer badgered Larry King, until he gave him an interview and it turned into a begrudging mentorship. [04:44] That’s it for today! [04:46] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu

In episode #958, we discuss how often you need to post on Facebook. Tune in to hear how often you need to post on this platform and why. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Often You Need to Post on Facebook [00:40] The median time spent on Facebook has gone down over the years. [00:57] The median engagement rate for Instagram is only slightly higher. [01:20] Eric’s team is only posting twice per day, but Neil’s team tries not to exceed one post per day. [01:45] People can ask not to see your content, so it’s to your benefit to not flood the site. [03:15] Neil boosts some of his posts, but not all of them. [03:30] When Eric goes live, he simulcasts it on YouTube and Facebook. They also boost the live stream to their custom audiences through an agency accelerator. [04:18] That’s it for today! [04:24] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu

In episode #956, we discuss what you should do if your business is failing. Tune in to hear how you can bring your company back from the brink. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: If Your Business is About to Fail, What do You Do? [00:35] When Eric took over Single Grain, it was about to fail. [00:54] Eric mapped out the worst case scenario and tried to plan for that. [01:15] Ultimately, it helped him turn things around and had contingency plans for various scenarios. [02:05] Khosla Ventures has great blog posts, including one called, “If/Then Planning”. [02:33] Look at your numbers. [02:52] Go back to basics: what was successful in the past? [03:10] Replicate your past successes. [04:15] Eric is focused and isn’t spread thin anymore. He used to burn a lot of money. [04:35] That’s it for today! [04:42] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu

Eric Dugan is founder of 3D Capital Management, where he runs two primary intraday systems: short-biased S&P 500 and long-short trend following S&P 500 using multiple global markets as inputs and indicators. His systems analyze the flow of markets around the world and attempt to identify how the action in a certain market will impact the S&P during U.S. trading hours. Eric has not missed a trading day since the inception of 3D Capital Management 11 years ago. Eric had been working construction in 1992 when his best friend moved to Chicago to trade. Shortly after his friend left, he reached back out to Eric to give him a job. December of 1992 was Eric’s first visit to Chicago for an interview with famed trader Monroe Trout, and in January of 1993 he began his first day ever trading for Trout Trading. Because Trout was a systematic trader, there was no real need to know “what” a trader was going to do, other than trade the system. Eric’s lack of knowledge of markets when he first started did not matter because the system was king. Eric worked for Trout Trading from 1993 – 1999. When Eric started he had zero experience and within a year he was manager of Pacific Rim desk at Trout Trading. He quickly learned how to identify weakness in the stock market, which has become his greatest asset throughout his career. In this episode of Trend Following Radio: Risk Control Identifying trends Profiting from weakness in the stock market Trading world markets Buying high and selling higher

In episode #918, we discuss how to find your passion. Tune in to hear how we found ours and you can too! We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Find Your Passion [00:38] As a kid, Neil thought he wanted to be a Doctor. [00:54] At first, he just wanted to make money, but that wasn’t a good way to find his passion. [01:25] What you’re naturally good at, tends to be what you are passionate about. [01:40] It makes it feel less like work, when you enjoy what you do. [02:15] When Eric was 9, he stole his mom’s credit card and signed up for MSN. [02:35] He then learned HTML and built his own site. [02:45] Once big games started coming out, he began to play them and was really good at them. [03:00] He thought he could be a professional gamer, but that wasn’t a career then. [03:15] He almost flunked out of college, but eventually found something that interested him. [03:57] That’s all for today! [04:17] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu

In episode #862, we discuss a great holiday marketing campaign idea. Tune in to hear how you can run a 12 Days of Christmas marketing campaign. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The 12 Days of Christmas (Marketing Edition) [01:10] When Eric was at Treehouse, they did a 12-day giveaway. [01:40] They even partnered with other companies to help sweeten the deals. [01:52] Use Viper or King Sumo Giveaways to run your giveaway campaign. [02:40] Most people use these campaigns to increase revenue, but others use it to gain loyal customers. [03:25] That’s it for today! [03:31] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu

In episode #830, we discuss the purpose of blogging. Tune in to hear why you should keep blogging. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What's The Purpose of Blogging if it Doesn't Generate Sales? [00:40] It took 3-4 years to generate revenue on Quicksprout. [01:15] When Eric came to Singlegrain, they were getting 3000-4000 visits per month. [01:20] Now, they are getting around 170,000 visits per month. [01:24] It took 2 years to get the ball rolling. [01:45] Most clients come from word of mouth. [01:55] Blog posts won’t generate leads. [02:10] When people link to your content, that will help your domain authority among other things. [03:14] Neil's website gets good traffic, but it took him 2 years to get there. [03:45] Once you get a good amount of traffic, you will find that there are greater opportunities for leads. [04:00] Legion Athletics has done well through promoting content. [04:15] Be crafty: use surveys, listservs, etc. to generate leads. [04:40] Blog because you can take your blog traffic and direct it towards other pages on your site. [04:50] Blogging generates indirect sales. [05:25] Hubspot thinks nurturing is useless and doesn’t generate revenue. [06:00] Go to Singlegrain and join the email list. [06:10] The list has a super-signature. [06:30] Neil has recorded a thank you video depending on to which list you subscribe. [07:03] That’s it for today! [07:15] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu

In episode #808, Eric and Neil discuss their early failures. Tune in to hear what not to do if you want long-term success. Eric and Neil have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: My Failed Attempt at SEO [00:38] When Eric started doing SEO, he wanted to white and black hat stuff. [00:55] He made a website called Lightshow Videos. [01:10] WIthin a month or so, he was ranked #1 for lightshow videos. [01:20] However, it doesn’t matter where you rank if you don’t get any volume. [01:40] Neil’s first site was a job board. [01:47] He realized the sites that had the most amount of traffic, had the most pages. [02:00] He scraped Google and looked for the most popular pages, then recreated those on his site. [02:05] He then started getting thousands of visitors per month. [02:14] Once he added Ad Sense, Google then became wise to his scheme and his traffic slowed down. [03:00] Eric once made a website about getting rid of pimples. [03:15] He hired writers off of Text Brokers and had them write 300-500 word articles. [03:30] Traffic slowly increased, but then remained stagnant. [03:50] Eric learned that you get what you pay for: quality matters! [04:22] Don’t get too greedy with link building. [04:31] Neil acquired a site called “Battlefield Bypass”, which was a park that was once the site of a Civil War battle. The site had a bunch of government backlinks. [04:41] Then he moved on to online casinos. [05:00] Neil would dominate rankings by backlinking to popular sites. [05:30] He was getting results, but it would only last for a couple of months. [05:55] The point is: Aim for long-term success. [06:09] That’s all for today! [06:18] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu  

In episode #799, Eric and Neil discuss expectations for SEO within the first 30 days. Tune in to hear where your site should be after 30 days. Eric and Neil have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: What Should You Expect From SEO In The First 30 Days [00:35] If you are doing it yourself and you’re changing things every day, you should see an uptick in impressions. [01:08] If you are using an agency, in the first 30 days, there will be a lot of planning and brainstorming. [01:22] Within 90 days, you will see a change in impressions. [01:40] Eric has a cool webinar about his product “Clickflow”. [02:24] A lot of established companies suck at SEO. [03:12] When Eric started with SEO, he had a site called “Light Show Videos”. He also had a site called, “How to Get rid of Pimples”. [03:22] He wrote content and didn’t see any progress in the first 30 days. After 90/120 Days, he started to see improvements. [03:48] Patience is key! [04:23] Over time, SEO has become harder. [04:45] Overall, you need 2 full years to get things rolling. [05:07] Within the 2 year mark, you start to see growth. Then, by year 3 people really grow or plateau. [05:44] That’s it for today! [05:52] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu  

In episode #792, Eric and Neil discuss what you should do when your content marketing isn’t getting you any traffic or sales. Tune in to hear how you can turn things around. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topics: My Content Marketing Isn't Working. What Should I Do? [00:40] When Eric joined Singlegrain, their traffic was flat. [01:03] They audited their work and found the articles were low-quality and the algorithm wasn’t picking anything up in their content. [01:52] There are two camps: Blogger with no traffic, blogger with traffic but no sales. [02:10] If you don’t have traffic, try using SEMRush to figure out what is going wrong. [02:20] If a keyword has a high CPC, it means that the traffic is worth more. [03:00] If you aren’t making sales, you probably need to be more aggressive and use exit pop-ups, sliders, opt-ins, email marketing, drips, etc. [03:30] You will start seeing revenue when you create funnels. [03:47] Ahrefs has a keyword difficulty tool that shows how difficult it is to rank for a given keyword. [04:35] Your content may not take off right away, but if you use the aforementioned techniques, it will go well for you. [04:52] If you aren’t generating revenue, try quizzes. [05:22] That’s it for today! [05:31] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help Eric and Neil meet their goal of 1 Million downloads per month. They will throw a live event once they reach their goal. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu  

In episode #762, Eric and Neil discuss why you should stick to one marketing channel. Tune in to hear why focusing on one channel is so important. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why You Should Only Stick to One Marketing Channel [00:36] When Eric has tried too many channels at once, he has failed. [00:50] Doing too much spreads you too thin and can lead to disastrous results. [01:06] Focus on the thing that is most successful. [01:30] Marketing is not just one channel, it has to encompasses everything. [01:50] Each individual should focus on their strongest skill set. [03:10] Neil is not great at Instagram, so he doesn’t bother with it. [04:00] Look at the most successful marketers. They crush it at social media, but they don’t ignore the other channels available (they just have another team member take care of it). [04:19] That’s it for today! [04:34] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu  

In episode 753, Eric and Neil discuss the best way to write a cold email. Tune in to hear why you shouldn’t pitch someone right off the bat. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Best Way to Write a Cold Email [00:35] When Eric started emailing people, he would write epic novels. [00:53] It’s important that your emails are concise. No one wants to read a novel! [01:03] Make sure you personalize it in some way. [01:15] For instance, Neil like bottled water, so you could find a way to incorporate that into your pitch. [01:40] Don’t make a sales pitch, pitch a call or a smaller ask. [02:00] Neil has found that when you pitch in your very first email, it is so much harder to close or convert that customer. [02:07] Build a conversation. [02:22] Ask people for their feedback, then maybe get on the phone with them. [02:28] Ask if certain changes would sweeten the pot for the customer. [03:26] Build a relationship before you pitch your customer. [03:52] Most people fail at emailing because they pitch in the very first email. [04:07] Take the Neil Patel template and customize it. [04:20] Taking the extra step to personalize your emails will up your conversions. [04:33] That’s all for today! [04:36] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu

In episode #726, Eric and Neill discuss ways to grow your marketing through partnerships. Tune in to hear what makes a great partnership. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Grow Your Marketing Through Partnerships [00:40] Partnerships can be collaborating with SEO software and doing joint webinars or doing an affiliate partnership. [01:06] Neil thinks a partnership means a win-win, where everyone benefits from the collaboration. [01:33] When doing collabs, if what you are promoting for the partner doesn’t meet your audience’s needs or interests, nothing will come of this joint venture. [02:01] Neil has over 100,000 YouTube subscribers. If someone who wanted to partner with him only had 2000, he would decline. [02:22] If you have a small amount of followers, you need to up the ante to make it worth your partner’s while (payment, etc.). [03:00] However, most partnerships will not be equal. [03:15] Figure out what you can leverage and how the partnership would be beneficial. [03:40] Joint webinars are a great way to partner up with other companies and people. [04:15] Virtual conferences have hit Neil up for email blasts, but he didn’t do it, because the numbers didn’t move him. [05:00] Neil and Eric both do partnerships. [05:34] When Eric was at Treehouse, to get started, they made a partnerships page. [05:50] Neil thinks when you’re starting out, bundling is a great way to create a mutually beneficial partnership. [06:18] Use AppSumo, which is a place that runs promotions or offers. [06:38] Be careful with AppSumo, though: they take a percentage from what you make. [07:06] That’s all for today! [07:08]  If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu    

In episode #707, Eric and Neil discuss why your blog isn’t loved by Google. Tune in to hear the one big mistake most people make. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: This is Why Your Blog Isn't Loved by Google [00:35] People like using web addresses that stick to the format “blog.domain.com” [01:08] Eric and Neil believe this is a mistake. [01:25] When Eric’s past companies switched from a sub-domain to a sub-folder, traffic increased. [02:30] If you’re going to switch, you have to change all of your internal links plus 301 them. [03:00] A lot of work is involved in switching over. Use Screaming Frog to make sure you changed everything over correctly. [03:45] You have to make sure you have an excel sheet your engineers can follow. [04:50] Go post by post when moving everything. [05:00] This is also an opportunity to update and delete content. [05:15] Make sure all your info is up to date. [05:22] That’s it for today! [05:27] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu  

In episode #701, Eric and Neil discuss what happens when you buy links. Tune in to hear why this isn’t the best practice. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Here's What Happens When You Buy Links [00:35] When Eric was first doing SEO, he would peruse black hat forums. [00:47] Wicked Fire has a lot of offers for paid tools. [01:01] Eric would buy links for sites and his sites would shoot up in the rankings. [01:15] He was using cheap content brokers and they would blast a bunch of links, his rankings would increase, but then go back down after a couple days. [01:45] Neil tried this with sponsoring an online poker contest. [02:05] Sometimes these things work, but more often than not: you get burned. [02:27] It’s cheaper and smarter to build your own site with quality content. [02:41] Your rankings will maintain when you build your own site. [03:26] Always play the long game. [03:40] Build an audience. [03:50] Investors are burned from buying high-ranking SEO sites. [04:00] Sites that are built just to get to the top never last. [04:54] Don’t waste your time buying links. [05:02] That’s it for today! [05:06] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu