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In episode #1119, we discuss how you can find amazing designers on the cheap. Tune in to hear where we find quality workers for affordable rates. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: How to Hire Amazing Designers on the Cheap [00:40] Neil usually goes to Dribbble to find quality writers for inexpensive rates. [01:40] Make sure you find someone with a relevant portfolio and body of work....

In episode #1118, we discuss whether it is useful to be a Digital Marketing Jack-of-All-Trades. Tune in to hear our take! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: Is it Useful to be a Jack-of-All-Trades in Digital Marketing? [00:44] Eric focused on one thing when he started out. [00:58] After that, he branched out, because there is little security is focusing on only one aspect of content m...

In episode #1117, we discuss whether going live cannibalized your video audience. Tune in to hear about our experiences with this. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: Does Live Cannibalize Your Video Audience? [01:02] It has not cannibalized our podcast audience.  [01:15] We always get viewers that had previously never heard of us. [01:30] It might cannibalize your audience in that you...

In episode #1116, we discuss our different approaches to business. Tune in to hear where we differ and if it matters. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: Our Different Approaches to Business [00:33] Neil has been in business for 17 years, while Eric has been in business for 5. [00:55] Eric tends to be more patient. [01:25] The average person would say to invest your money, but Eric lik...

In episode #1115, we discuss marketing tactics on which we disagree. Tune in to hear why we don’t see eye-to-eye on everything. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: Marketing Tactics on Which We Disagree [00:36] Eric didn’t agree with Neil’s method of buying Facebook Likes. [01:05] It’s a method that worked, until it didn’t. [01:22] We agree on most things. [01:30] Eric goes live more t...

In episode #1114, we discuss whether Patreon is worth using. Tune in to hear if you should be using or ignoring Patreon. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: Is Patreon Worth It? [00:33] Patreon is a way to invite people to become monthly patrons and donate money to help you complete your artistic (or other) endeavors. [00:58] This is mostly a podcast and YouTube phenomenon. [01:18] Eri...

In episode #1113, we discuss our favorite marketing channels. Tune in to hear which methods we prefer. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: Our Favorite Marketing Channels [00:35] Eric loves streaming right now. [01:20] Neil’s favorite marketing channel is simply building a good product or service. [01:45] If you create a good product, it markets itself. [02:45] Leverage your great prod...

In episode #1112, we discuss where digital marketing is headed in the future. Tune in to hear how you can prepare for the changing landscape of digital marketing. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: The Future of Digital Marketing [01:00] The offline and online world are merging. [01:10] There are smart refrigerators now and your oven may be able to help with recipes in the future. [01...

In episode #1111, we discuss if it’s too late for you to start a podcast. Tune in to hear if you missed the boat. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: Is it too Late to Start a Podcast? [00:33] There are over a billion blogs, millions of YouTube shows, and hundreds of thousands of podcasts in the US alone. [01:34] When starting a podcast, you have to be patient, because you won’t get tr...

In episode #1110, we discuss the many ways you can increase your content output to 19x it’s usual amount. Tune in to hear the many ways you can increase your output. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: How to Increase Your Content Output by 19 [00:40] Eric and Neil took the podcast and spread it across different platforms. [01:30] They could also turn the episodes into blog posts and r...

In episode #1109, we discuss how you should structure your pricing plan. Tune in to hear how you should charge your customers. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: Your Pricing Plan [00:30] Should you charge hourly, monthly, or annually? [00:35] When you trade hours for dollars, you cannot scale. [02:04] You just need steady income, so make sure there is a contract for at least a year,...

In episode #1108, we discuss if AppSumo is worth using. Tune in to hear what it is and if it is right for your business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: Is AppSumo Worth it? [00:30] AppSumo is like Groupon, but for applications. [00:57] They can blast your app to their mailing list and will split the conversions with you. [02:04] If you need the quick revenue hit, it’s worth it. [0...

In episode #1107, we discuss how you can leverage Product Hunt to increase your traffic. Tune in to hear how to use this site to your advantage. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: Leveraging Product Hunt for Increased Traffic [00:32] Product Hunt is like Reddit. [00:45] We used to market our podcast on PH. [01:21] The key is to submit after midnight on PH. [01:30] Engage as much as po...

In episode #1106, we discuss the best kind of growth. Tune in to hear which type of growth is best for your business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: The Best Kind of Growth [00:35] Spend less than you make. [00:45] “Revenue is vanity, profit is sanity.” [01:45] Financial advisors take a cut of what you make. [02:05] You want pre-tax growth, because you want to spend your money bef...

In episode #1105, we discuss how you should spend your time. Tune in to hear on what you should be focusing your energy. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: How You Should Spend Your Time [00:45] Branding! [01:45] Leveraging your brand can help you build a business. [01:54] Brands are defensible. [02:25] When you have a recognizable brand, you have a leg-up on the competition. [02:45]...

In episode #1104, we discuss our future Mastermind group. Tune in to hear what our group is all about! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: Our Mastermind Group [01:00] We like hanging out with driven people. [01:05] We want it to be about 100-150 people. [01:15] We plan to have about three meetings per year. [02:04] We’re hoping people will share the tactics that helped them scale thei...

In episode #1103, we discuss habits that contribute to success. Tune in to hear what you should be doing to ensure your success. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: Habits That Contribute to Success [00:45] The most successful people take time to think. [00:55] Block out time just to strategize and contemplate your business. [02:05] Neil blocks out time for himself, but finds that the...

In episode #1102, we discuss what you should charge your clients. Tune in to hear how you can figure out the right rate. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: How Much You Should Charge Clients[00:45] Neil bases his rate off of one simple thing. [00:50] Ask what the client’s budget is! [01:05] The scope of rates can really vary, so budgeting is important. [01:20] Figure out what it will...

In episode #1101, we discuss whether Mastermind groups or worth the time and money. Tune in to hear if you should be in a Mastermind. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: If Masterminds are Worth It [00:33] A Mastermind group is a discussion session centered around a specific topic, industry, or purpose. [01:15] You can have one with as little as 5 people. [01:48] The groups can also ge...

In episode #1100, we discuss the best way to market, when you don’t have a website. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: The Best Way to Learn Marketing, When You Don’t Have a Website [00:33] Neil didn’t always have a website, so he built a Wordpress site. [00:38] The best place to learn about Wordpress is at WP Beginner. [01:05] You can intern, volunteer, read blogs, etc. to learn how...

In episode #1099, we discuss how often digital marketing changes. Tune in to hear how you can stay up-to-date! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: How Often Digital Marketing Changes [00:50] When we include the year on things, it helps with click-throughs. [00:59] Every time you change the year, your clicks increase. [01:30] Marketing can change drastically because of algorithm updates...

In episode #1098, we discuss how you should deal with poor reviews. Tune in to hear how we deal with negative reviews. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: How to Respond to Poor Reviews [01:00] The first thing you should do is see why you are getting poor reviews. [01:10] Then tell people how you are tackling the problem. [02:38] Eric’s business has a three-star review on Glassdoor. [0...

In episode #1097, we discuss whether rich anchor text matters. Tune in to hear if this method of link building is still effective. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s Topic: Does Rich Anchor Text Still Matter? [00:57] Neil recently made a blog post about this. [01:10] He tried a bunch of link building tactics. [01:20] He found that anchor text is one of the biggest drivers in rankings. [01:48...

In episode #1096, we discuss when it’s the right time to build links to a piece of content. Tune in to hear when you should be focused on link building. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: When You Should Build Links to a Piece of Content [00:50] If content is ranking well and in striking distance of being top 3, you can use GSC or Ahrefs to help you. [01:30] If you don’t have domain a...

In episode #1095, we discuss when you should upgrade your content. Tune in to hear when and how content should be improved upon. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: When You Should Upgrade a Piece of Content [00:57] Upgrading means making your content better. [01:10] Better can mean more thorough or more relevant. [01:45] Using SEMRush, you can look at the top pages and see their stats...