Productive Insights Podcast — Actionable Business Growth Ideas — with Ash Roy

What if there was a simple daily practice that could reprogram your brain to achieve any goal? Yeah, I'm talking game-changing, mind-blowing results - all from putting pen to paper. The goal-setting guru himself, Brian Tracy, is pulling back the curtain on his legendary goal writing technique. You'll hear amazing real-life stories of people who used this technique to dramatically shift their lives...

You'll learn Justin's tips on finding a niche, researching winning topics, optimizing videos with analytics, using AI tools like ChatGPT effectively, producing consistent content, and leveraging income streams like YouTube ads, memberships, and affiliate marketing. Whether just starting on YouTube or taking your channel to the next level, get actionable insights from one of the platform's top crea...

Justin Brown reveals how he took Primal Video from 0 to nearly 1.5 million subscribers! In this must-watch interview, Justin pulls back the curtain on his powerful strategy for YouTube success He shares insider tips on aligning with YouTube's goals, using AI for research, avoiding the "YouTuber" trap, and monetizing your channel as a strategic business tool. Don't miss Part 1 of this epic 2-part v...

How to achieve your goals? Discover the game-changing EPSoM system - a brilliant 5-step approach to turn your aspirations into reality. In this video, I break down the EPSoM framework, combining the Eisenhower Matrix, Pareto Principle, Systems Thinking, Pomodoro Technique, and Mindfulness. Learn how to prioritize tasks like a boss, discover the power of mindfulness for self-awareness, proactive de...

10/20/30 Rule for Pitching by Guy Kawasaki: How to Give Killer Presentations Learn Guy Kawasaki's famous 10/20/30 rule for crafting remarkable pitches and presentations that engage audiences. In this episode, the legendary speaker and author breaks down his time-tested rule step-by-step: -Use only 10 slides -Present for no more than 20 minutes -Minimum 30-point font size for easy reading Guy share...

Links Mentioned:  productiveinsights.com/membership Productive Insights Membership productiveinsights.com/175 conversation with James Clear productiveinsights.com/207 conversation with Brian Tracy SMART goal setting is more than just a buzzword. It's a transformative strategy that can turn your aspirations into achievements. In this video, I'm going to talk about exactly how you can use the SMART...

Summary: In this episode, host Ash Roy engages with entrepreneur and content creator Justin Welsh, delving into unique content creation strategies and the art of building genuine connections on social media platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter. Justin shares insights into his Creator Funnel concept, the LinkedIn funnel, and practical tips for crafting compelling content. He emphasizes the importanc...

SHOWNOTES:  In this video you'll learn: - What it takes to be a successful entrepreneur - The mindset needed for long-term success - How to communicate your vision to teams - The biggest mistake startups make - Execution risk and how to avoid it - How to build systems that scale - And lots more 0:00 Introducing Martin Karafilis 5:00 Biggest Mistakes startups make 7:13 How Martin Karafilis implemen...

Introduction Small business hiring in 2024 might feel like walking through a maze blindfolded.  But not only is this not impossible, it's life-changing. Over the last 10 years, I've made all the mistakes in the book when hiring new team members.  I wrote this blog post so you don't have to make those same mistakes.  I won't beat around the bush. These are simple actionable insights you could use t...

Dive into the riveting journey of digital marketing maven Neil Patel on the Productive Insights podcast, expertly guided by the dynamic host Ash Roy. From toilet scrubber at an amusement park to the architect of NP Digital's $100 million annual revenue, Neil shares gripping stories, challenges, and golden insights in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing. This lively conversation spans the...

Links Mentioned: www.productiveinsights.com/212 www.productiveinsights.com/200 www.productiveinsights.com/195 www.productiveinsights.com/176 www.copyschool.com 00:00 Intro 0:58 The importance of understanding the creative brief 1:12 How to balance writing for humans and SEO optimization 1:35 How to leverage customer feedback and understand your audience in copywriting 3:53 Approach to content crea...

Links Mentioned: www.productiveinsights.com/175 www.productiveinsghts.com/200 www.productiveinsights.com/222 www.productiveinsights.com/212 www.primalvideo.com www.productiveinsights.com/primal Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - The secret to growing a youtube channel from 0 to 1.5m subscribers 02:45 - YouTuber vs business owner who uses YouTube for growth 08:17 - Is it too late to start a YouTube ch...

00:00  - Introducing ... Derek Sivers!   01:39  - How Derek built a $22m company by focusing purely on the customer   04:40  - The problem with external funding 13:52  - How to approach the world with a positive bias 16:49  - The story of the cab driver and the mob 29:12  - Derek Siver's approach to content creation 32:22  - How Derek Sivers edits 33:44  - How Derek Sivers sees the AI changes 37:4...

Links Mentioned: https://www.productiveinsights.com/blog/just-begin productiveinsights.com/221  try.sunsama.com/ash shortform.com/ash ash@productiveinsights.com Transcript: Lessons Learned in business in 2022 and action steps you can take in 2023 that's what we're going to be talking about in this podcast episode this is episode number 221 of the productive insights podcast and I'm delighted to be...

Links Mentioned: Episode 175 with James Clear — author of Atomic Habits:  https://www.productiveinsights.com/podcast/james-clear-atomic-habits Episode 176 with Todd Herman Author of Alter Ego Effect:  https://www.productiveinsights.com/podcast/todd-herman-alter-ego-effect Episode 147 with Noah Kagan -- How to Push Past Your Comfort Zone https://www.productiveinsights.com/podcast/noah-kagan Product...

219. 12 Steps to Goal Setting

Let's continue with the 5 Steps To Improving LinkedIn Connections with Adam Franklin  What message to send? What happens when you don't get a response? How many follow-up messages should you send? Should you offer a content/resource? Marketing giveaway? What engaging messages can you try? Are video/audio messages better than sentence text messages? How do you know if the contact is interested in...

Why LinkedIn?  How does an entrepreneur, a coach, or a consultant use LinkedIn to win high-value clients? How do you invite your prospects to connect with you on LinkedIn without being annoying and spammy? How important is it to have a good LinkedIn profile that prospects can check out when deciding whether or not to connect with you on LinkedIn? When should you pitch or offer your product or serv...

216. Smart Goals For Business

The digital marketing landscape appears to be changing. "You can't market to your customers anymore. You need to market with them. Bringing the customer along for the journey is the cost of entry." The good news is, you don't have to sell your product or service. You can focus on making your products great, and building a loyal customer base. If you deliver outstanding customer service, your custo...

214. Joe Pulizzi on Content Marketing

213. Youtube Tips with Derral Eves

212. Neil Patel on SEO strategies (Ubersuggest)

211. Relationship Marketing with Emmy-nominated producer, Bill Dolan

210. Guy Kawasaki on Entrepreneurship