Don't Fear Grit

"Follow Your Passion" is big right now.   Motivational speakers, self-help gurus, entrepreneurs, etc are all preaching the false idea that "Following Your Passion" is the most important path to success and happiness. This is a flat out lie.  People are being preyed on by tapping into their emotions. Passion does NOT absolutely equate to happiness.   In fact, various Harvard sci...

Rob Taormina finds 8 magical leadership tips found in the Harry Potter Movies. What can we learn from Harry Potter to become a better leader? Support the show Network with other entrepreneurs and get access to monthly free live trainings: https://bit.ly/38w3VNi Download our free Podcast Gear Guide: http://www. LaunchMyPodcastShow.com Follow us: https://www.facebook.com/dontfeargrit https://www.ins...

150  years of historical examples where PROGRESS did in fact eliminate jobs, yet created brand new job opportunities. Some people are afraid AI like ChatGPT will eliminate jobs .  They are fearful what they do will become obsolete and therefore they no longer will be able to have an income to support their lifestyle and family. Is it true that ChatGPT will replace current jobs?  What type of jobs...

Have you ever heard the phrase "command the room"? Some people seem like they have this natural ability to get others to listen to them.   When they walk into a room, everyone is drawn to them. What are they doing that gives them this super power? In todays episode, Rob Taormina, draws from his two decades of leadership experience to outline four psychological tricks/habits to help you e...

Have you ever failed to finish a new years resolution?  Fell short of reaching your goal? Maybe the problem is how the goal was set. Rob Taormina covers five goal setting strategies for 2023 that will help you actually finish strong and accomplish your goals Have you ever asked yourself... What is the best way to set a business goal in 2023? Goal setting samples for 2023? Should an entrepreneur se...

For the first time in the history of DFG Rob Taormina interviews his triplets. For a New Years Eve special edition, Rob Taormina asks his 12-year-old triplets... What business would you start in 2023? How would you launch that business in 2023? You'll be surprised at their answers.  In fact, polling kids is actually a great source of info.  There's a ton of golden nuggets in this episode...

Have you given up on email marketing ?  Think its dead?    Open rates tumbling? Well, you are not alone.  A ton of people are struggling with it.  But why? Mainly, they haven't changed their approach since they started. In this episode, Rob Taormina , uncovers three fresh hacks that will inject new life into your email marketing and increase your open rates. Support the show Network with othe...

What should you focus on creating/building in 2023?  Rob Taormina, details the ONE form of marketing everyone should start or build out in 2023. When to start a podcast? How to start a podcast in 2023? What is the easiest way to start a podcast in 2023? How to become a social media influencer? How to sell more in 2023? How to build a business in 2023? What is a video podcast? Support the show Netw...

December is the easiest time of the year to go viral online. Even if you have never created a viral video , not tech savvy, don't use social media that much or don't understand it....EVEN YOU can go viral in December. Rob Taormina, social media marketing expert and award winning video ad producer, clearly outlines how ANYONE can go viral in December this year. In this episode Rob Taormin...

Rob Taormina unveils the 6 marketing strategies and advertising campaigns all businesses can implement for the 2022 Holiday Season that will net more sales for their business.   When should you start marketing for Christmas sales? Update imagery to reflect holiday seasonal opportunities Sell solution, not product.  What does that mean and why it can make you more money. Should you create a gift gu...

In 2023, artificial intelligence (A.I.) will be everywhere, in all aspects of life.  No-code AI , with its easy drag-and-drop interfaces, will give the ability for any business to take advantage of its power to develop even more intelligent products and services. Rob Taormina covers where AI has been and where AI is going in 2023. What is no-code AI? What are the top technology predictions in 2023...

"the man who loves walking will walk further than the man who loves the destination" This quote has been around for a few years but was recently given new life when fitness expert, Sal Di Stefano, used it as part of an interview on a podcast early this year. Rob Taormina breaks down what this quote means, why it went viral around the internet and why it is so important for everyone to un...

Have you seen the new 2022 Facebook Groups update? Rob Taormina , facebook marketing expert, explains the new update and gives reason why to avoid it like the plague. What are the new 2022 Facebook group updates? How to active the new 2022 facebook group updates? How to make a user a moderator in a facebook group? Are the new facebook group updates good or bad? What are the advantages and disadvan...

If you don't have at least a fundamental understanding of market sophistication than you are operating on luck.  There is no consistency when relying on luck. If you work in an marketing in any capacity or own or manage a business...you MUST learn about market sophistication. In this episode Rob Taormina explains the five levels of market sophistication in a way that everyone can understand a...

There's definitely a best of the scariest. Since its Halloween Rob Taormina will be covering the best marketing campaigns for Horror Films of all time. What are the scariest films ever made? What are the best marketing campaigns for horror films? How to market a horror film? Smile Campaign at baseball games. Support the show Network with other entrepreneurs and get access to monthly free live...

Rob Taormina breaks down trending variations between platforms. Why is James Gunn trending?  Why is James Gunn news important for D.C. Comics? Why is the word "earthquake" trending on Twitter? Why is Taylor Swift trending on YouTube?  How to leverage this trends to get traffic to your business? What is the latest Mr. Beast video?  Why should you study Mr. Beast videos on youtube?  How to...

The marketing news that has taken over all headlines today.  What does it mean for the platforms, how will this impact your busines s and how you can leverage this info to scale your business. We cover... The Facebook Plunge.  Facebook falls 24% in the stock market.  What this means for Meta and what this means for your. What can we learn from the marketing success of McDonald's? How many int...

Top five social media marketing hacks and tips from 2022 .  These tips were curated from our team of marketing experts at Talk IQ Media , a leading social media marketing agency based in New York. BONUS: Rob Taormina reveals a bonus hack he uses on marketing efforts for his clients that gets positive results 100% of the time.   What are the comfort zone killers for people trying to create content...

What are the top trending topics on social media October 2022? Why are these topics trending? How to take advantage of trending topics to get more traffic for your business? What is attention marketing? Other discussions in today's episode... - Kanye West buying Parler - Harrison Ford joining the Marvel universe - NFL vs. House of The Dragon - Robbie Anderson getting traded. What does Kanye W...

My triplets recently turned 12.  Therefore, I thought it would be a cool idea to put together a Top Ten list of experiences all kids should be exposed to before they turn twelve. I pulled from my personal experiences as a dad, but I also consulted a few experts in this area.  Child psychologists, pediatricians, teachers, other parents, etc. Where this is an AMAZING list of experiences all parents...

There seems to be a ton of BREAKING NEWS with Disney the last few years.  Some great...some not so great.   In this episode Rob Taormina interviews Craig The Floridian Disney Fanatic to discuss what on earth is going on with Disney.  Why has Disney changed?   Did Disney improve Star Wars and Marvel after the acquisition or have the brands suffered.  How important are Disney theme parks to determin...

Kelsie Cohen is an extraordinary new entrepreneur who opened up her first business just a few days before the Pandemic Shutdown.  She has overcome incredible struggles and obstacles to become a beacon of hope and strength for all of her clients at Kelsies Barre in Nesconset New York. Kelsie's honesty and transparency in this episode was overwhelming.  Everyone will listen to this episode and...

The 2020 season for Don't Fear Grit was incredible.  Our show has risen to be one of the top podcasts in the world and was even nominated as the #1 Podcast on Long Island.  Don't Fear Grit was listened to in 28 countries, featured 29 guest interviews and 43 total episodes. First, thank you to our loyal listeners.  We truly have the best community.  I love every single person that gave me...

In Part 2 we sat down with Doug Fitzsimons (owner of All About Grout), where we  unpack his entrepreneurial journal.  He generously reveals details secrets that helped him scale his business using social media.  This tips are real game changers. -The importance of a side hustle when you are first starting out -The hiring process -building a business foundation -Setting up infrastructure and having...

This is part 3 of the series called "Secrets To Building A Service Based Business". 1) The formula of how to bring a customer throughout the sales funnel.  Value yields trust yields transaction. 2) How to get a customer to a place where it's hard to say no. Are you struggling to convert customers?  Listen to this episode.   It will help you. ------------------- Join our Private Face...