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In episode #2130, Neil and Eric discuss the 23 million links SEO case study that was recently published by Zyppy. Hear our top takeaways from the study, how Google is optimizing for what is natural, and why SEO hasn’t changed all that much over the past few years. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 23 Million Links SEO Case Study. [00:30] An overview of our top takeaways from the stud...

In episode #2129, Neil and Eric talk about why ad revenues are dipping from the tech giants. Tuning in you’ll hear how macroeconomic factors like inflation are affecting ad revenue and why a recession can be one of the best times to start a business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Ad revenues are dipping from the tech giants. [00:30] An overview of current growth and stagnation in...

In episode #2128, Neil and Eric talk about how to repurpose old content to get more SEO traffic. Tune in for two simple and effective strategies to increase SEO traffic and learn more about how to create pillar pieces that will serve your brand. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Repurpose Old Content to Get More SEO Traffic. [00:25] Some of the advice we’ve covered in the past...

In episode #2127, Neil and Eric talk about The Law of Shitty Clickthroughs that was put forth by Andrew Chen. Tune to get an overview of The Law of Shitty Clickthroughs, what it means for marketing, and why you should continue to use methods like banner ads despite a decrease in clickthroughs. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Law of Shitty Clickthroughs. [00:24] An overview of T...

In episode #2126, Neil and Eric talk about Amazon versus eBay, and which one is better for your company. In marketing, it’s not about asking which one is better, but rather, how you can use them all. Tune in to learn how to maximize your leverage and why the cumulative effect will give you the best outcome. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Amazon vs. eBay: Which One’s Better For You...

In episode #2125, Neil and Eric talk about what to do when new ad formats come out. The best time to try a new ad format is when they’ve just been released. In these early stages, they are still gathering metrics and are therefore much more flexible on their pricing. Tune in to hear how you can make the most of these opportunities and improve your ROI! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topi...

In episode #2124, Neil and Eric discuss whether Tumblr is making a comeback. Tumblr has been experiencing a surprising amount of growth over the past few years, but its ads are still more affordable than other platforms. Find out how you can leverage traffic on Tumblr and why it might be the right choice for your business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Reaction: Is Tumblr Making...

In episode #2123, Neil and Eric share 7 timeless marketing principles that are still relevant in 2022. There are many things to keep up with within the rapidly changing marketing space, like newly released ad formats, but there are still a lot of marketing principles that remain timeless. Tune in to learn about the rule of seven, the AIDA principle, and other fundamental lessons that never lose th...

In episode #2122, Neil and Eric talk about how to price correctly. These days there are plenty of companies that spend a fortune on marketing when it may be wiser to give away items and services at more affordable rates than to spend as much on marketing. Tune in to learn about the importance of pricing correctly, when you should price yourself below the competition, and why there is more than one...

In episode #2121, Eric gets together with Kat Cole, President, COO, & Board of Directors at Athletic Greens, to talk about her career, including why she chose to become a key player in the company, and her ten years at Focus Brands. In our conversation, we discuss the mission and values that define Athletic Greens, why their rapid growth rate can be attributed to the merits and quality of their fl...

In episode #2120, Neil and Eric discuss how to create an engaging podcast that builds your brand. Tune in to learn how you can implement feedback to improve your podcast, how long you can expect to wait before your audience starts to grow, and why you should focus on engagement rather than downloads or followers. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Create An Engaging Podcast Tha...

In episode #2119, Neil and Eric discuss 5 reasons why your YouYube ads aren't working and what to do about it. Several factors influence the success of your YouTube ads and your conversion rates. Tuning in you’ll learn how to implement the AIDA model, how to choose your ad formats, and why a call to action is crucial. We also cover landing pages, their role in conversion optimization, and how to a...

In episode #2118, Neil and Eric talk about how to stay resilient in a turbulent market. Right now the market is experiencing a lot of uncertainty and it’s a good time to take stock of what is working for your business and what isn’t. Tune in to learn how discipline and a lean mindset can help you persevere, and even thrive, in a turbulent market. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How...

In episode #2117, Neil and Eric talk about who’s really responsible for ads. Companies often assume that the marketing department should be responsible for ads, but that’s not necessarily the case. Ads are relevant to many departments, like sales, customer support, design, or paid media managers. Tune in to learn why it helps to have one directly responsible individual, why you need to make sure y...

In episode #2116, Neil and Eric talk about why you should create a swipe file (and tell you what it is). Swipe files are incredibly handy. It’s a place where you can store eye-catching ads, copy, and websites to draw on for future inspiration and experimentation. Tune in to hear how to identify content for your swipe files, as well as the best tools for building a great one! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTE...

In episode #2115, Neil and Eric share seven practical ways to make customers fall in love with your business. Going above and beyond for your customers will always make a good impression. Make your business remarkable by surprising your customers, integrating their feedback, and leveraging your partners. For more practical tips, insights, and advice, make sure you tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW...

In this episode, Eric talks with Zeb Evans, Founder, and CEO of ClickUp, about building a four billion-dollar company, the ROI of Superbowl and outdoor ads, and the lessons he learned from FIVE near-death experiences. Tuning in you’ll learn about Zeb’s entrepreneurial journey, how he founded ClickUp, and how it started as an internal tool within his previous company. We discuss the current competi...

In episode #2113, Neil and Eric debate whether you should get a coach or not! Business coaches are a big part of the corporate landscape and can fulfill a number of different functions for their clients. Tune in today to hear Neil and Eric unpack their views on the matter, and find out if you should be considering this option!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Neil & Eric Debate - S...

In episode #2112, we share the key lessons we have learned from running marketing agencies. After so many years in the marketing game, we have both learned a number of very important lessons that we did not know when we first started out. Tune in to hear us talk about the power of conferences, alignment, hiring practices, and much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Key Lessons N...

In episode #2111, we share how to monetize a podcast the right way! There are many avenues for making money from a podcast that you can explore. In this episode we share a few of them, including advertising, selling your own services, and building a brand. Tune in to hear more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:24] Today’s topic: How To Monetize A Podcast The Right Way. [00:26] The time and energy we h...

In episode #2110, we talk about the anatomy of a high converting sales letter! From the way you formulate your headline, to how you answer objections and customer questions, these are the marks you need to hit every time you are trying to make conversions. Tune in to hear all about it! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:22] Today’s topic: The Anatomy of A High Converting Sales Letter. [00:26] Explaining...

In episode #2109, Neil and Eric talk about what all top marketers have in common. The key to being a top marketer is experimentation. No one knows what’s best for a business, and what works for one company may not work for another. Therefore the only way to continually improve is to experiment. Tune in to learn where we get our ideas for experimentation, how we implement what we learn, and much mo...

In episode #2108, Neil and Eric talk about where Twitter is going with Elon Musk owning it. Tuning in you’ll hear about some of Elon’s potential plans for Twitter, like upgrading its chat service, potential blockchain implementations, and the Elondrop. We also discuss Twitter’s plans to become less reliant on advertising and how they are expected to find other forms of monetization to recoup those...

In this episode, Eric talks with Evan Keast, Founder at Doodles, about the secret to how Doodles NFT achieved $325m in sales volume in just a few months. Doodles is a collection of 10,000 NFTs, which were designed by Scott Martin, aka Burnt Toast. In our conversation, Evan describes some of his previous entrepreneurial projects, how Doodles came to be, and why he is so passionate about the Web3 sp...

In episode #2106, Neil and Eric talk about whether they would invest in Elon Musk’s Twitter. Learn about the acquisition offer that Twitter has agreed to, what kind of growth you can expect from the company, and how your finances and positioning determine whether you should invest in Elon Musk’s Twitter. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Would You Invest in El...