Laptop Empires Podcast

All great business owners know that the learning process never stops. Mike and Bobby dive into their favorite moments of this past year, what they regret not doing more, and what their goals should be for 2023.

Mike asks a successful, 7-figure content creator about his process of building an audience from years of blogging and course creation- and how to apply that knowledge to modern platforms like YouTube and TikTok.

We were curious - if we started a new business in 2023, what industry would we choose? Today on Laptop Empires, we talk about various business models, our analysis of different industries, and alcohol. A lot about alcohol.

Welcome back to Laptop Empires! Today we do a deep-dive into opportunities that the rise of short-form video has presented, and why you should start taking advantage of them. As YouTube and TikTok's hold on the creator economy continues, are other major social platforms keeping pace?

This is it... Our last podcast episode… For now! The journey doesn't end here. It's not yet goodbye, it's a see you later. For today's episode, Mike and Bobby will talk about their plans on improving and making the Laptop Empires podcast bigger and better than ever. They will be back for more brand new and exciting topics. So, stay tuned!

SEO is a mysterious thing like a black box like Larry Ludwig said. It might sound complicated, but we will give you the basics and strategies of SEO that you may use when you start with SEO and building your personal brand. It may also help your website to get organic traffic from the search engine results page like Google. In today's episode, we have Larry Ludwig back. He will discuss more SEO an...

Having a business is a huge investment and growing it is the biggest challenge. Learn from the expert on how to effectively manage your time and resources to achieve your goals using Affiliate Marketing. On today's episode, it's a great privilege having Larry Ludwig as our guest. He has a long, successful business and entrepreneurial career. Mike and Bobby will ask Larry some questions and share t...

Do you ever think about building your own agency? There are a lot of factors you might need to consider. Enter Mike. Mike started his own agency five years ago, and he's sharing his business structure and how he successfully manages it. He also shares how his agency has grown, and what agency roles are needed to make this business work.  Listen to today's episode as Bobby asks Mike all the questio...

You can always do great things in business with a helpful team. That's what Mike and Bobby have in their successful businesses.  Their teams may be small, but together the team can do powerful things.  In today's episode, Mike and Bobby will share some experiences in building a successful team and introduce you to the manpower behind Millennial Money Man.

You might be wondering how Mike and Bobby juggle their work and still go on vacation,  without any disruption in their businesses. They have a great team in place that helps them with nearly every aspect of their businesses.  And if you think there's a lot of manpower needed to have such a successful business– think again. The team isn't as big as you think, but it's working efficiently as it shou...

In business, it is always great to have a team of people rather than doing it solo. Together you can do so much more for the business. You just have to find the right people for you to work with as a team. In today's episode, Mike and Bobby will share some experiences in business and tips for hiring a great team of rockstars.

Mike just came back from a week-long vacation, and he's sharing how to unplug as a full-time business owner. "How is that even possible?" you may be thinking. It's not easy. It takes time and experience to get to a place where you can step away for a week and nothing bad happens with the business.  Listen to today's podcast as Bobby Hoyt and Mike Yanda share the concept of letting your business "b...

We're back for another 'Ask Bobby & Mike' episode. This is part two of a special Q&A series, which Mike and Bobby answer interesting questions from their students. They received a LOT of questions so here's the second round. In today's episode, Bobby Hoyt and Mike Yanda will continue to answer some business and personal questions that they received from the students.

We have a special Q&A episode today, in which Mike and Bobby are answering their students' interesting and cool questions! They received a lot of questions so this could be a two-parter! Who knows- this might be an ongoing episode in our podcast rotation too! Listen to today's podcast as Bobby Hoyt and Mike Yanda answer business and personal questions that they received from the students.

Ever wonder what having your own business is like? Or how your day to day life could change?  Building a successful business is a process. It takes time, hard work, patience, daily experiences and even failures.  In today's podcast, Mike and Bobby will play another fun question game. Stay tuned as they share their thoughts and experiences in business.

Are you a coach or a business consultant or maybe planning to start your own own coaching or consulting business? We have some pointers that could help you build your business and save you time and money. You might be wondering how and where to start.  It is not easy, but listen to today's Podcast as we have a returning guest, Lauren Zoeller sharing 4 Ways To Build Your Coaching Or Consulting Busi...

Posting ads on Facebook is a valuable side hustle. Learn how to create profitable ads and target potential customers for local businesses.  Why is this side hustle so profitable? Facebook is one of the most powerful marketing platforms for lead generation.  On this episode, DollarSprout gets all the intel about the Facebook S ide Hustle Course. Mike and Bobby will be answering all the questions, s...

Most of us are working from home now due to the pandemic and I am pretty sure that a lot of you enjoyed this setup. Who wants to go back to the office anymore? No worries, we feel you. You might be thinking about what you should do and how you can leave the office life. Trust me, there are a lot of opportunities out there so why not do it now. If you want to start a business, join us as we discuss...

Are you overwhelmed with all the information and opinions flying around from people who think they have all the experience on blogging?  When you're a beginner blogger, you tend to seek and receive tons of blogging advice that would lead you to ponder which is legit and which should be disregarded. Not everything you read and hear is helpful and some blogging mistakes could definitely cost you tim...

A growing successful business means more tasks to juggle than ever and most of the time needs an extra set of hands. If you start being overwhelmed with these tasks then it might be time to hire a virtual assistant. The idea of outsourcing to a virtual assistant is a popular thing nowadays, however, many business owners are reluctant to do so because they do not know when and how to start. Some ar...

Thinking about what you should be creating next? It can be stressful, especially brainstorming and trying to plan ahead. Trust me, rushing your content will not do any good. If you are tired of rushing your content and losing that momentum, hit that play button and listen as Bobby Hoyt and Mike Yanda share the things they struggled with and give you insight on how they maintain consistent with the...

Have you ever thought of starting a blog? Especially with everything that's going on now. A few things that keep most people from starting are lack of time, not knowing where to start, and lack of funds. If you're stuck on choosing a website domain or picking a niche/ topic, Bobby and Mike have that covered for you. You need to listen to this episode if you're planning to start a blog. Bobby Hoyt...

There are plenty of benefits to working in the corporate world, but some people feel they aren't given the chance to grow at the pace they desire.  On the other hand, there are some who have already risen to the top with a fat salary, however, still feel something's lacking… And they start to ponder what if they start their own business? Joining Bobby and Mike in today's episode, is a CTA certifie...

We've been talking about courses and everything, and there are a LOT of courses out there. But are they worth it? How do we know if it's a helpful info product or if it is legitimate?  Through media? By course creators showing off their stripe accounts? Or Social proof? It can be tricky, but we'll give you some examples of legitimate courses and how to figure out which ones provide results. Listen...

Earning money and taking care of your growing family are both vital tasks. However, meeting your family's financial needs while being readily available for your children and/or spouse can be truly challenging if you have a 9-to-5 job. And these are the very reasons why many are dreaming to own a business. Joining Bobby and Mike in today's podcast episode, are the passive income experts and also th...