After Hours Entrepreneur with Mark Savant

The concept of theme days is the idea that each day of the week you handle a specific task. For example, Mondays, you do lead generation. Tuesday you record podcast episodes. Wednesday you work client accounts. etc etc There is a lot of power in this strategy, and in this episode I break down some key concepts. Link To John Katsavos Podcast! Fitness Oracle Podcast - https://thefitnessoracle.podbea...

Should we put every recording on air? Not necessarily. These are some examples of times I have decided not to post! Link to Rachel Giordano-'s site! https://www.sexliesandparenthood.com/ Get featured on the show! Join our community! https://podcast-savants.mn.co/ _____________________________________________ 🗞️ Newsletter: www.aiupdate.ai 🚀 Get more leads with YouTube: www.marksavantmedia.co...

Want to grow your podcast? Start asking better questions! This video outlines my top tips to ask questions that get better results! Link to Deb Schell's site! https://findcalmhere.com/ Serious about growing your podcast? Want a shot out on the show? Join the community here!  https://podcast-savants.mn.co/ _____________________________________________ 🗞️ Newsletter: www.aiupdate.ai 🚀 Get more...

Selling merchandise is a great technique to popularize your brand. It’s also a creative way to grow your business! Don't get discouraged by the complicated process because there’s an easy way to do it.   In this episode, Threadsy Senior Director of Ecommerce Kathryn Hutchison explains how entrepreneurs can get ahead in the industry by selling customized products that complement their brand. W...

What will you do when your dream career doesn’t happen the way you planned? For Shannon Hinderberger, paving your own path leads to new opportunities for success. With 20 years of experience in the digital marketing industry, Shannon has overcome challenges along the way. She started working for a broadcasting company in 1998, setting her sights on becoming a news broadcaster. But with the TV busi...

There is one rule podcasters and business owners live by. Be different. The worst thing you can do is try to mimic someone. You may feel like you're too different and people won't understand, but that differentiation is what magnetizes people to you. Jeremy Enns runs a great podcast agency and the Podcast Marketing Academy. He and I go deep on why differentiation is important and how to...

Social Media is a great way to reach new clients, if you know the new trends. Alex Rossman, runs Rossman Media, a social media marketing agency serving brands such as Nike, San Diego Chargers, Air BnB, and more. Today, Alex gives a backstage pass into what is working on social media now. We go deep on Tik Tok and Instagram. The similarities, the differences, and how to set up your account for succ...

You can make millions on social media! You just need to post and watch the money poor in! Have you heard this before? I know I have. The reality? You need a plan, and you need to work the plan. Katie Brinkley, has been leveraging social media to help businesses for years. If you're looking for a plan and action steps to make social media work for you, this episode is for you. We discuss how t...

The Covid-19 pandemic was an incredibly difficult time, and difficult times kill many businesses. BUT difficult times also bear massive opportunities to those that innovate. Charlie Parrino, founder of JRI cards is just that. He's an innovator. Charlie is passionate about sports cards and memorabilia. He decided to start a live YouTube show opening expensive, rare packs of cards. The show too...

Client interactions are some of the most important for growing marketing, services, and web based agencies.  Taylor McMaster founded Dot and Company it was for one purpose, make client interactions as simple and memorable as possible. I love podcasting for credibility, and can be very memorable experiences! The key going in is being clear on who you serve and keep your vision in mind.  We cover it...

Larry Roberts knows podcasting. Since meeting on Clubhouse, I've been impressed with his hustle and professionalism in the podcast space. Larry is a podcasting OG with 20 years experience and has launched over 150+ podcasts. He's the founder of Readily Random Media. Larry has become a very popular event speaker, and is often found traveling to a new hot spot around the US. I've been...

Jeff Goins is proof writing still plays an important role in our media dominated world. Jeff is a bestselling author, podcaster, blogger, marketer, speaker, and a few other things. But as Jeff says, "really, I’m a creator." I during this discussion Jeff gives some reality checks in a social media world I think we need to hear. He brings us through how to STOP BEING BORING! So key, but ho...

You spend a lot of time producing your podcast, shouldn't you make money for your effort? The answer is yes. Yes, you should monetize your podcast, but the question is what is the best route? This month, in the Podcast Savant Mastermind community we're tackling monetization this month. One of the most popular ways to generate income is with sponsors.  (Join here: https://podcast-savants....

Your podcast needs to generate income. There are many ways to monetize your podcast, and often they can feel elusive and impossible. It doesn't have to be. Today, Deb Schell and I discuss how you can launch and grow a paid community that delivers massive value to your audience. Deb Schell is a community building expert and founder of Find Calm Here LLC. She specializes in the Mighty Networks...

Trevor Turnbull is a businessman with 15 years of experience, he's also a lead generation expert, podcaster, entrepreneur, Co-Founder - Of The SOURCE Collective, and more! This episode is really relevant. Many podcasters (myself included) struggle for years before finding a way to turn the podcast into cash. Let's face it, your time is valuable! Trevor brings real, genuine recommendation...

Podcasting got you down? Not getting the podcast subscribers you want? Maybe you've grown and want to increase your impact on an audience. Sounds like it's time for a podcast rebrand. Today's questions comes from mastermind member Lionel Bailey host of the NeXEvolution Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nexevolution-podcast/id1594988934 Lionel is looking to niche his pod...

Seth and Melanie Studley host the mega successful marriage podcast "Anatomy Of Us". The show boasts millions of downloads and over 1 thousand i-tunes reviews! In this episode, we get into their journey, the ups and downs, and how they've been able to grow such an engaged audience. I really appreciate learning the different strategies they use to drive engagement, and keep people int...

Paul Smith spent 20 years working at Proctor and Gamble. He's written 4 best sellers and is one of the most respected storytelling experts in the world. If you're having trouble getting listeners to latch on, it's simple. Tell better stories. In this episode, Paul breaks down 10 stories every good leader should have. Start building your story portfolio today! Other topics covered: -...

Want to grow your show? You need to tell better stories. That's why I brought in expert Sean Garner. Sean Garner is a Storybrand certified business coach and founder of Entrefit. He's been featured in Men's Health magazine and is recognized as one of the top business coaches in the world. He's also an avid podcaster, and I connected with Sean several years back. He's aweso...

Podcasting has ups and downs. If you don't have the right mindset and game plan, you're likely to fail. I recently join Tiphany Kane and David Sais on their podcast and just loved the way the show turned out. I get the chance to explain the way I tackle podcasting, and how it's saved my life in many ways. If you're doing it right, and have the right mindset, podcasting will cha...

What's up action taker! Last week I challenged you (and myself) to take action and get comfortable with discomfort. This week, I did, and want to share an interesting result. Part of the entrepreneurial journey is embracing difficult times. We all go through them. It's inevitable. I hope this brief episode encourages you and let's you know we're in this together! Email me to ch...

Tim Ash, author of Unleash Your Primal Brain knows marketing. Many people think marketing is about selling, but Tim understands that marketing is about connecting on a psychological level. Achieving this level of connection, we need to implant our ideas in our audience's head. Let's face it, boring lists, presentations, and aggressive sales techniques aren't convincing anyone. Inste...

There are 2 types of people in this world; those that take action and those that talk about action.  Those that do and those that do not. In today's episode, I'm sharing several personal stories to help illustrate my own fears. I haven't always been a doer. For many years, I just sat back and relaxed. Even if you're not taking massive action now, that doesn't mean you can&...

Want More Podcast Downloads? Well you're in the right place! This question comes from Mastermind community member Mark Newsome. https://www.linkedin.com/in/askmarknewsome/ Firstly, please understand there's no easy button to gets thousands of downloads. The better you serve your audience, the faster your show will grow. There are key fundamentals you need in place. What your show is abou...

#206 There are so many amazing female entrepreneurs. For International Women's Month, we're highlighting 3 of my favorite interviews. Alex Fasulo grew her freelance copyrighting gig into a 6 figure + income. We discuss - Taking the leap from corporate to freelance - Create the same content over and over again if your audience loves it - https://alexfasulo.com/ Hala Taha left Disney and s...