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In episode #2403, Neil and Eric talk about how digital advertising will change in 2023 and beyond. Major developments in artificial intelligence (AI) along with increased privacy and tracking limitations are shaking up the world of marketing and digital advertising. In today’s episode, we break down the ways we expect companies to adapt in 2023 and how to leverage the new opportunities available t...

In episode #2402, Neil and Eric talk about how the best marketers manage their most important resource, time. Tune in as we discuss some of the top methods for managing your routine and how to get the most out of your working hours. Learn about the benefits of keeping your schedule open enough that you can get some real work done, the power of time blocking, and how using an iPad will help you sta...

In episode #2401, Neil and Eric talk about the app tracking transparency recession. The tech industry has been having a tough time, with massive lay-offs making regular headlines and increasing tracking and privacy changes leaving some companies scrambling to adapt while others continue relatively unaffected. We delve into the app tracking transparency recession, how to understand it within the br...

In episode #2400, Neil and Eric discuss what they learned from a Miami Founder’s Mastermind. For his latest Leveling Up Founders event, Eric decided to take a risk and try out an entirely new format. But one thing remains consistent: ultimately his events are all about the people who attend. Because when you have high-caliber attendees from a diverse range of industries it creates an incredible op...

In episode #2399, Neil and Eric talk about whether Uber and Lyft ads are actually viable. Uber’s new advertising model has seen huge growth, but is it honestly helping companies find new audiences? Find out which companies are getting the best results from their advertising dollars in their partnerships with Uber, Lyft, and others, as we break down just how viable these new advertising streams tru...

In episode #2398, Neil and Eric talk about why AI is overhyped for marketers right now. It’s undoubtedly the season of AI, and articles all over the internet are detailing how best to use these new technologies. But how are companies really investing in AI? And how does marketing fit into the mix? Tune in as we discuss what all the fuss is about, why its uses for marketing are overhyped in the sho...

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In episode #2396, Neil and Eric talk about how to create a marketing moat around your business. Customers will always prefer buying from brands that they know and trust, but how do you go about building that affinity with your audience? We unpack what it means to create a marketing moat around your business, why it’s about more than just creating an amazing product and some of the best ways to bui...

Neil & Eric do an emergency podcast on the Silicon Valley Bank situation and give their thoughts on what is likely to happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode #2394, Neil and Eric explore the viability of partnerships as a growth channel. Partnerships can be a great way to broaden your network and gain traction, but it may be years before you start seeing a real return on your investment. Tune in to learn about the most effective ways to approach partnerships and how best to build your partnerships team! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today...

In episode #2393, Neil and Eric talk about what to do when you’re feeling content burnout. The grind of creating endless reams of content can quickly lead to burnout if you don’t have the proper systems in place. Find out what we’ve learned about how to create content sustainably and avoid burnout, from focusing on topics that you’re passionate about to delegating when you need to. TIME-STAMPED SH...

In episode #2392, Neil and Eric talk about how to use pillar content to 10x your output in 2023. We all have different strengths when it comes to content creation, be it writing, recording, or speaking. We break down how to make the most out of your pillar content by remixing it for a variety of platforms and reaching an exponentially larger network! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic:...

In episode #2391, Neil and Eric talk about how to prevent churn. Tuning in, you’ll hear us break down how to figure out what is causing your high churn rates, why you should only focus on the problems you can solve, and the steps to follow in order to fix them. To learn more about what could be causing your churn and methods for reducing it, don’t miss this episode! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20...

In episode #2390, Neil and Eric asked, “When is it acceptable to have churn?” It’s normal to lose a certain number of subscriptions at the beginning of the year, especially if you’re just starting out. But if your level of churn is affecting your monthly recurring revenue, you may want to consider finding ways to reduce it. Join us as we talk about when it’s okay to have churn, the times you’re mo...

In episode #2389, Neil and Eric talk about five AI marketing tools to check out for 2023. The AI industry made significant advances in 2022, which has given rise to some pretty fascinating products. Tune in today to learn about some of the most useful AI tools we’ve come across that will help you generate content, maximize your time, reach more customers, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20]...

In episode #2388, Neil and Eric talk about why they chose the color orange for their website. There are a surprising number of things to consider when choosing a color for your website. Regardless of which color you choose, it’s important that you follow a few simple rules and use the testing tools available to you! Tune in to learn why we decided to use the color orange for our website and discov...

In episode #2387, Neil and Eric share what they think about ‘Dark Social’. Even if you haven’t heard of the term ‘dark social’, you’re still probably familiar with its effects. Dark social refers to the social sharing of content that takes place beyond the reach of web analytics programs. And with the growing robustness of privacy laws, tracking is bound to become increasingly difficult. Tune in a...

In episode #2386, we are discussing the easiest ways to hire the best marketers in 2023. One of the best (and only) shortcuts to marketing well is to hire well and you will hear all about how to do this. If someone who works for one or more of your competitors has been promoted multiple times, the chances are they are a good marketer. We tell you how you can approach them, what the typical respons...

In episode #2385, we are telling you where you can learn about marketing in 2023! We share some informative newsletters you can read to make you a better marketer, give you some amazing resources that will help you experiment with your websites, talk about what YouTube channels will help you be most informed, and discuss why working at agencies teaches you so much. We even delve into how having yo...

In episode #2384, we show you what you can learn from Twitter’s recent marketing decisions. Twitter has made two major decisions to solve the mistakes Elon made and solidify its long-term success. We discuss why there is a focus on ethics in business and how that has played into Twitter’s decisions, the importance of being aware of platform risk, and why incentives are a good thing in marketing. J...

In episode #2383, we delve into why companies are more focused on hiring CMOs with performance-marketing backgrounds. We are in the digital age and therefore, most of our marketing happens online. We talk about a survey we conducted on how marketers are handling the allocation of 2023 budgets, why companies want their ads to be profitable, and why having a balance between brand and performance is...

In episode #2382, we discuss whether we think Twitter is going to die or not based on the Ad spending decreasing by 46%. We delve into the reasons such a large percentage of advertisers have chosen to pause their advertising on Twitter, how we think Elon Musk will handle the situation, why we believe it will ultimately pull through, and why Musk’s takeover actually increases the chances of Twitter...

In episode #2381, we discuss why we think that contractors are actually four times more loyal than full-time employees. There are various pros and cons when it comes to hiring a contractor over a “full-timer” and vice versa. More often than not, it depends not only on your budget but what you’re looking for, and how the person you hire will ultimately fit the needs of your organization. Join us as...

In episode #2380, Eric and Neil share their take on why creativity isn’t as effective remotely. By its nature, remote work means fewer collaborations, spontaneous interactions, and open communication between teammates across any organization. With virtual work changing how (and where) we do our jobs, we believe that it is becoming essential to create new strategies and habits in order to keep the...

In episode #2379, we take a look at the seven habits of highly effective SEOs. Is it better to create new content or upgrade pages that already have high conversions? Does higher traffic always translate into higher revenue? How can you use data, collaboration, and trends to drive views? Today, we answer all these questions and more when it comes to improving your site’s ranking, boosting engageme...