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In episode #2448, Neil and Eric talk about whether education is a good revenue stream. Their answer is no! Many people choose to sell ebooks, courses, and webinars as a way to make money, but Neil and Eric have chosen to give this kind of material away with the aim of increasing their reach, and then they make money by selling their services. Tune in today to hear why service-based businesses are...

In episode #2447, Neil and Eric talk about the lessons Eric picked up in Turkey during the mastermind he recently ran. The topics they covered ranged from the big reset that the world is currently experiencing to the impact of AI to marketing funnels. Masterminds are valuable ways to share knowledge, network with inspirational people, and make lifelong friends, so if you get the chance to attend o...

In episode #2446, Eric talks about what he learned from his failed Airbnb interview. During the interview, Eric was asked, “What’s the most important thing you would do for the website right now?” And his interviewer disagreed with the answer he gave. Today, Eric explains why he still, 11 years later, stands his ground on what he said during the interview and why he has no regrets about not gettin...

In episode #2445, Neil and Eric talk about why the older your company is, the better your marketing is. When you’re around for a long time, you gain the opportunity to grow your brand and prove your worth. And over time, it’s natural for your brand to become central to your marketing. Today’s conversation unpacks how businesses gain value over time, the power of name recognition, and why an excell...

In episode #2444, Neil and Eric talk about how Insider is starting to experiment with AI. As AI continues to develop, so too do our methods for using it. Tuning in you’ll learn about Insider’s new plan to test methods for responsibly incorporating AI into its workflow, what this says about broader trends, and some of the exciting potential we see for AI going forward. For all the latest on incorpo...

In episode #2443, Neil and Eric discuss the pros and cons of polarizing marketing. When you use polarizing marketing, you run the risk of alienating your audience. But you also create an opportunity to elevate brand awareness and gain a loyal following that aligns with your values. In this conversation, we take a closer look at noteworthy polarizing marketing campaigns from brands like Budweiser,...

In episode #2442, we discuss whether or not it’s a good idea to take every press appearance presented to you. We look at forms of press appearances and explain why we feel it’s often better to say, “No”. It’s important to have criteria when gauging if a press appearance is right for you and today, we share a few qualifying questions that help us in the selection process. Tune in to find out why yo...

In episode #2441, we share our thoughts on LinkedIn’s new features. There are multiple, from recruiting to analytics and collaborations, and we urge you to check them out. Tune in as we explain how LinkedIn’s collaborative articles work, why they’re worth exploring, and why LinkedIn is making all these changes to begin with. Today you’ll find out how best to leverage LinkedIn’s new features for yo...

In episode #2440, we discuss the ways in which AutoGPTs are going to change business and marketing forever. AutoGPTs differ from ChatGPT in that they don’t require human assistance to function optimally, thus saving time and increasing efficiency. Today, we share some examples of AutoGPTs and their capabilities and explain how they can be used to aid those in marketing roles. Tune in to hear how A...

In episode #2439, we’re talking about Project Magi. Google is ushering in changes to its search engine to remain competitive as companies like Samsung threaten their reign. The increasing rate of innovation in the AI world calls for all of us to adapt, and Google is not exempt. Tune in to find out what changes they’re making going forward, what this means from a marketing perspective, and what emp...

In episode #2438, we reflect on the marketing-related lessons we’ve learned from the best newsletter businesses out there. If you’re unsure of what newsletter businesses are and how they operate, you’ll find out here. We share our thoughts on what lends to a successful newsletter business and why we believe The Agora to be the best there is. Tune in for insight into their competitive greatness and...

In episode #2437, we’re tackling the topic of building a team of top-performing marketers. We discuss what it means to be a top marketing performer and the qualities these people share, as well as the challenge of retaining high performers. Tune in for the steps to building an organization of top-performing marketers and find out how to keep these A-players on your side. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [...

In episode #2436, we discuss the unlikely collaboration between mobile coverage company Mint Mobile and fast food chain, Jack in the Box. Both companies are targeting the same demographic and by some stroke of marketing ingenuity, they recognized this and decided to band together. Tune in for details of this unexpected collab and find out how it may prove to be mutually beneficial in the long run....

In episode #2435, Neil and Eric ask whether ad quality scores still matter in 2023. There are a range of factors that can contribute to how well you do on your ad quality score, like your click-through rate and how well people respond to your page. Tune in to learn about the benefits of having a higher ad quality score, how you can improve yours, and why your ad quality score still matters in 2023...

In episode #2434, Neil and Eric talk about the business lessons behind Instagram making $660M on blue checkmarks. Tuning in you’ll hear all the details of Instagram's decision to charge for blue checkmarks and the record profits they are making virtually overnight. Today’s conversation also delves into predictions for this trend — like how it might play out in other social media brands owned by Me...

In episode #2433, Neil and Eric talk about practical ChatGPT use cases for businesses. There are tons of ways to use ChatGPT, many of which we are still discovering. Tuning in you’ll hear an overview of ChatGPT’s best functions and how you can combine ChatGPT with other AI tools to accomplish even more. Find out how to use ChatGPT to analyze content, draw up legal documents, and increase your rete...

In episode #2432, Neil and Eric talk about how to use meme marketing to grow faster. Posting hilarious memes is an excellent way to grow your audience quickly — just be sure to keep it relevant to your industry. After all, you don’t want to run the risk of attracting too many followers that aren’t interested in engaging with your normal content. Today’s conversation takes a look at some of the mos...

In episode #2431, we discuss our discoveries about Twitter’s algorithm, what with it having been open-sourced. We argue the pros and cons of releasing source code and what the Twitter algo revelations mean from a marketing standpoint. Tune in for insight into how Twitter works and find out why we champion transparency. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Twitter’s algorithm has bee...

In episode #2430, we discuss the lessons learned from a recent event hosted by YouTube creator, Kong Pham. We begin with a quick recap of the event before delving into the specifics of spectacle content versus relationship-building content, the value of creator communities, and more. Tune in to find out why it’s often a good idea for creators to pair up with operators, why it’s important to find t...

In episode #2429, we share tips for overcoming creator’s block. Creator’s block is much like writer’s block, but there are tools at your disposal! Today, we share some idea-generation strategies from team incentives to analyzing your analytics. Tune in to find out how to get the most out of ChatGPT and how talking to other creators can unlock your creativity. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today...

In episode #2428, Neil and Eric talk about short versus long-form podcast episodes and which ones perform better. Part of one’s job as a creator is producing content that is so good that people are always looking forward to the next installment — whether that’s an email or a podcast episode. Find out what we’ve learned from producing long and short-form podcast episodes, our recommended tools for...

In episode #2427, Neil and Eric talk about the shady hack people are using to get crazy LinkedIn growth. In our conversation, we take a closer look at the dodgy strategy people are using to dramatically boost their LinkedIn presence and what this teaches us about the platform itself. Tune in to learn exactly what this approach entails, and why it’s worth using legitimate methods to grow instead. T...

In this episode, Neil & Eric discuss this week's latest business & marketing news  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! 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:  Single Grain < < Eric's ad agency NP...

In this episode, Neil Patel and Eric Siu answer questions on digital marketing and business, during their Dubai conference. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! 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 U...

In this episode, Neil Patel and Eric Siu talk about marketing trends, growing the podcast, marketing Apps and tips. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! 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:  Sing...