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In episode #2283, Neil and Eric talk about why you should just keep the main thing the main thing. Most of us have more than one interest that we’d like to pursue, but when you split your focus, it tends to come at a cost. The same is true for companies. Listen to today’s episode to learn more about why you should focus on what you are known for and nurture your main ‘thing’ instead of being distracted by multiple pursuits! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Just Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing. [00:39] Why you should focus on what you are known for. [00:53] Our advice for companies that are just starting out. [02:00] Why larger companies can afford to experiment. [03:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:26] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we tal

In episode #2282, Neil and Eric talk about why the best way to learn marketing is to work at an agency. There’s a lot of experience you can gain when you work at an agency, like being exposed to larger accounts, forming new friendships, and learning from your peers. Tune in as we discuss the benefits of working at an agency and everything the experience has to offer! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Best Way to Learn Marketing is to Work at an Agency. [00:38] What Eric learned from working at an agency. [01:26] How working at an agency allows you to access data across different industries. [02:02] The importance of learning how to adapt. [02:55] How working at an agency gives you access to training and allows you to grow. [03:33] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:38] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marke

In episode #2281, Neil and Eric talk about an early sign your SEO isn't working. For the most part, SEO is a slow and steady process, and you should be in it for the long haul. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t see results and traction early on in the process. Tune in to learn how to measure your SEO and determine whether or not it’s working! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: An Early Sign Your SEO Isn't Working. [00:25] Why SEO is a slow and steady process. [00:51] How to use impressions to see whether your SEO is working. [02:10] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [02:15] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Google Search Console Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   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

In episode #2280, Neil and Eric talk about why marketing videos on your homepage aren't the best idea. If you need a two-minute video to explain what your company does, it will have an adverse effect on your conversion rate. To learn more about posting marketing videos on your home page and what they say about your copy, make sure you tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why Marketing Videos on Your Homepage Aren't the Best Idea. [00:30] Why you shouldn’t need an explainer video to describe what you do. [01:06] How explainer videos decrease conversions. [01:15] What explainer videos can teach you about the quality of your copy. [03:17] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:21] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   vidIQ HubSpot Ahrefs Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we ta

In episode #2279, Neil and Eric talk about how to hire A-player marketers. Hiring can be an overwhelming process. Tune in as we discuss recommendations on how to choose A-player marketers amidst a sea of applicants! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Hire A-Player Marketers. [00:25] The benefits of hiring someone who has already accomplished what you need. [01:38] Why finding someone who is a good culture fit is important. [01:54] How to hire for outcomes. [02:20] The importance of creating a good job description. [03:38] How to hire interns and find the right fit for mid-level roles. [04:38] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:43] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   37Signals Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did yo

In episode #2278, Neil and Eric talk about why MrBeast thinks podcasts are overpowered. MrBeast is one of the biggest figures on YouTube and has been featured on multiple podcasts. Learn about his recent statements about podcasting and why the medium has so much to offer! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why MrBeast Thinks Podcasts Are Overpowered. [00:25] Some context around MrBeast’s recent statements around podcasts. [01:54] The current state of podcasts and how it’s growing. [02:12] Why you should create a podcast if you don’t currently have one. [02:28] The incredible retention rate that podcasts have compared to other mediums. [03:39] Why advertising converts so well on podcasts. [04:26] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:32] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   MrBeast on YouTube Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro

In episode #2277, Neil and Erick talk about which social channels will drive more or less traffic in 2023. Find out what to expect from Twitter, how YouTube’s algorithm changes will affect you, what LinkedIn has planned, and much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Which Social Channels Will Drive More or Less Traffic in 2023. [00:25] What we expect from Twitter in 2023. [01:05] How YouTube’s algorithm is changing and the impact it will have. [02:36] An overview of the amount of traffic you can expect to generate from LinkedIn. [03:46] Why TikTok has the potential to grow in 2023. [04:51] How Facebook and Instagram will continue in 2023. [05:35] What we predict for Pinterest and Snap in 2023. [05:54] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [06:00] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Twitter YouTube LinkedIn TikTok Instagram Facebook BeReal Pinterest Snap Subscribe to our premiu

In episode #2276, Neil and Eric talk about how to make the most out of conferences. 2022 saw a surge in in-person conferences, and many of us are a bit rusty when it comes to networking after the heights of lockdown and the COVID-19 pandemic. To hear some great tips on how to make the most out of conferences, and make great connections, be sure to press play now! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Make The Most Out Of Conferences. [00:25] What Eric is doing to prepare for his next conference in Dublin. [00:43] The benefits of becoming a speaker, even if it’s on a panel. [01:26] How you can use apps at conferences to connect with people. [02:13] Identify your goals and use your time at conferences accordingly. [04:32] Visit https://live.levelingup.com/founders for information on our next Private Founders Events! [04:38] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:40] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in T

In episode #2275, Neil and Eric talk about their favorite way to grow faster on YouTube. There are tons of indicators you could choose to focus on to grow your YouTube channel, but often it helps to only focus on one or two. Find out how we are growing our channels and why they are so effective!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s Topic: Our Favorite Way to Grow Faster On YouTube. [00:25] An overview of Eric’s YouTube channel. [00:37] The key error that Eric made with his YouTube channel. [01:17] Why consistency is so important. [01:47] Learn about Neil’s favorite way to grow on YouTube. [03:15] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:31] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   YouTube Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this e

In episode #2274, Neil and Eric talk about how to run the perfect marketing meeting. When it comes to meetings, most people will agree that less is more. Tune in for our rundown of how to make sure your marketing meetings are productive, practical, and efficient, and leave your team feeling aligned and inspired! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Run The Perfect Marketing Meeting. [00:25] How to ensure that your marketing team is aligned. [01:35] What you can do to make marketing meetings more productive. [02:51] How Jeff Bezos approaches his marketing meetings. [03:13] Ensuring your meetings have an objective and solve a problem. [03:50] How to give people the opportunity to give feedback on meetings. [03:59] The value of tracking how much money you are spending on meetings. [06:21]That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [06:24] Visit https://live.levelingup.com/founders for information on our next Private Founders Events! [06:36] Go to

In episode #2273, Neil and Eric discuss where to get winning content ideas. We live in an age of information overload and creating winning content is all about being relevant. Tune in to hear about our favorite tools, and learn how they can inspire you and ensure that your content gets seen by the right audience!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Where To Get Winning Content Ideas. [00:26] Why we love using Quora to understand what is popular. [01:27] How vidIQ can help you create excellent content on YouTube. [02:31] Using social media and comments to get content ideas around trends. [03:27] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:32] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Quora Google Suggest AnswerThePublic vidIQ Google Trends Exploding Topics Ubersuggest Instagram TikTok Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some

In episode #2272, Neil and Eric identify exactly what is causing your ads to struggle. Tune in for key insights on the importance of conversion rate optimization, how to test your adverts, and what it takes to stay on top of the latest trends! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: This is What's Causing Your Ads to Struggle. [00:25] Why conversion rate optimization (CRO) is integral to the success of your ads. [01:25] How to use Facebook ad library for research and inspiration. [01:55] Stay informed on the best practices for CRO. [02:19] The best tools for doing ad research on different platforms. [02:38] Why marketing is becoming more challenging. [03:41] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:47] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Facebook Ad Library Ahrefs Semrush Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:

In episode #2271, Neil and Eric talk about marketing lessons learned from Amazon. In our conversation, we discuss the different things that Amazon does that most people don’t think about and how these decisions have benefitted the company. Discover why putting your customers first is so radical, the unexpected benefits of offering more products and services, and how these lessons have made Amazon the giant it is today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Marketing Lessons Learned From Amazon. [00:25] How having more products and services impacts your traffic and revenue. [01:13] Why Amazon is arguably the most customer-centric company in the world. [01:33] Amazon’s repeated investment in its own business ventures. [02:25] Why Amazon is willing to lose money in the short term. [03:53] Once your audience is big enough, you are essentially an ad company. [04:36] Why transparency is such a powerful marketing tool.  [05:23] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to thi

In episode #2270, Neil and Eric talk about how they’re growing this podcast to 100M downloads. There are more podcasts than ever to compete with, but that doesn’t mean you can’t stand out from the crowd and increase your downloads. Find out how to use evergreen content to increase your downloads over time, what YouTube can do for your discoverability, and much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How We're Growing This Podcast To 100M Downloads. [00:29] How to curate your podcast subjects to ensure more listens. [00:53] Why you should regularly include evergreen episodes that do well in the long run. [01:34] How to use YouTube to increase your discoverability. [02:38] Examples of how you can increase your topics. [03:45] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:49] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   YouTube Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.market

In episode #2269, Neil and Eric talk about Eric going back to school and ask whether college helps you become a better entrepreneur. Tuning in you’ll learn about the Entrepreneurial Master's Program that Eric joined through his Entrepreneurs’ Organization membership and what he gained from the experience. We discuss some of Eric’s biggest takeaways, including the importance of having an X factor, how to identify yours, and the networking potential of joining a course! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Eric Goes Back to School: Does College Help You Become a Better Entrepreneur? [00:27] Learn about the Entrepreneurial Master's Program that Eric joined. [00:37] The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) and its benefits. [02:04] What Eric has learned from the Entrepreneurial Master's Program thus far. [02:31] How one company found its X factor and transformed its business. [03:24] The networking benefits of joining a program like this. [04:15] Eric discusses whether he’d recommend this course to

In episode #2268, Neil and Eric talk about 3 things they are excited about in 2023. 2022 has been a tumultuous year, from the war in Ukraine, to supply chain disruptions, to widespread uncertainty in the economy. But it’s not all doom and gloom. In today’s episode, we break down how these events are impacting the world and the three surprising things we are excited about for 2023. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 3 Things We Are Excited About in 2023. [00:25] Why a bad economy can present exciting business opportunities. [02:04] An overview of how silicon valley has influenced hiring practices in other industries. [03:11] Why Eric is excited about YouTube in 2023. [03:40] Neil’s thoughts on international expansion and why he’s excited about it. [04:32] Understanding asymmetrical expansion. [05:38] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [05:44] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe t

In episode #2267, Neil and Eric talk about the simplest way to grow your business. The internet has played an integral part in how people across the world experience globalization, and has facilitated the growth of countless businesses. Tune in to learn about the simplest method for expanding your reach and growing your business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Simplest Way to Grow Your Business. [00:25] How to use international expansion to transform your business. [00:32] What MrBeast did to appeal to an international audience. [00:41] How Neil expanded his ad agency across the globe. [03:00] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:04] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   MrBeast on YouTube Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments bel

In episode #2266, Neil and Eric talk about counterintuitive YouTube growth tips. Tuning in you’ll hear about some of the most surprising methods you can use to elevate your channel, from finding your optimal length to writing attractive headlines. Discover how the YouTube algorithm is evolving, what type of content users prefer, and why likes and subscribers don’t matter nearly as much as you may think! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Counterintuitive YouTube Growth Tips. [00:25] How YouTube’s algorithm understands which video length you prefer. [01:01] Why you should generate your own transcripts. [01:47] Why your number of likes and subscribers don’t matter as much as you may think. [02:29] What you need to know about clickbait headlines. [03:03] The value of translating your videos. [03:34] How much you should invest in your production quality.  [04:38] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:45] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to

In episode #2265, Neil and Eric talk about how AI is completely changing the marketing game. AI has been doing some pretty astonishing things lately, from generating intricate conversations to magnificent artworks. And its proficiency in creating visuals from text prompts has left many people wondering how this technology is going to impact different industries. Tune in as we discuss these exciting advancements and how it is changing the marketing game! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How AI Is Completely Changing The Marketing Game. [00:25] An outline of text-to-video technology and how it works. [03:21] How AI can assist your creative team. [04:01] The impact that AI could have on marketing in the long run. [04:30] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:32] Visit https://live.levelingup.com for information on our Private Founders Events! [04:46] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   St

In episode #2264, Neil and Eric talk about how to grow a podcast fast in 2023. Podcasts have grown exponentially over the past several years and show no signs of slowing down. Tune in to learn how you can grow your podcast over a short period of time and become more competitive in 2023! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Grow A Podcast FAST In 2023. [00:35] How to use short-form content to increase your discoverability. [01:20] SEO tactics and how they can help you grow your podcast. [01:54] What keyword research can do for your podcast growth. [02:58] How interviewing established figures can boost your traffic. [03:53] Why you should make all your past episodes available in your feed. [04:51] Our advice on how to run ads and impressions on other podcasts. [06:07] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [06:12] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   The Diary Of A CEO with Steve