We are back with another Therapy session! Today we talk about a variety of subjects, starting with our thoughts on how to build a website and make it profitable enough to sell. This stemmed from our previous chats with Matt Diggity and Greg Elfrink, which were hugely popular and generated some questions from our listeners, including how to build up a site to $500 per month. We discuss a variety of ways to do this, where to go to find the best writers, how to create a site even if you do not consider yourself an expert, and how to team up with influencers so that you are orchestrating all the content.
We also talk about our recent launch with PodHacker.com, some amazing results our members are having already, our plans for affiliates to promote, and our thoughts on all the recent discussions about NFT’s and some major players on YouTube as well. As usual, we love creating these shows for you as it gives you a behind the scenes look into our business in addition to our take on the latest chatter in the marketing world. Afterward, don’t forget to check out our shows with Matt Diggity and Greg Elfrink which was the basis of this conversation and where you’ll hear in more detail the benefits of creating sites to sell for big profits, as well as how to create your own media empire.
“There are a few ways to approach it - you can invest time and you can invest money. If you want to do it right, you’re probably going to be spending a little bit of both.” - Matt Wolfe
“If you are just there to facilitate the conversation, and not be the expert (you don’t have to be the expert) let them create the content for you.” - Joe Fier
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If you want to learn a thing or two...or a hundred about paid YouTube ads, then you are going to absolutely love today’s show with Brian Moncada. This show is a literal masterclass in YouTube advertising. Brian runs AdSpend.com, and he’s behind the YouTube ads of folks such as Tony Robbins, Frank Kerns, Russell Brunson, and Dean Graziosi, and he also helped with the Mastermind.com launch which was the biggest in internet marketing history.
He’s got an amazing process and strategies which he’ll share with us today. You’ll learn how to create the ads, what the ads should say, how to do the targeting, how to save money with your ad spend, what click-through rate you should be shooting for, how to set your bidding, as well as some examples of text to use to get those clicks. Once you’ve listened, be sure to check out our previous chats with Tommie Powers and Marc Guberti for even more tactics on how to get your YouTube strategy dialed in.
“Build the business enough to where you’re making a significant amount of money from it to where you can realistically afford to lose $5,000 or $10,000 a month and be okay with it, while you get it dialed in because you know that eventually, you are going to crack the code to cold traffic.” - Brian Moncada
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Are you ready to ignite?! Today we have John Lee Dumas on the show from Entrepreneurs On Fire, and he’s got a brand new book called The Common Path to Uncommon Success. John has completed over 3,000 episodes with over a hundred million listens. We dive deep into how he thinks about podcasting, how he would launch another one, and how he's growing in general and making money off it.
We also talk about his dealings with a big publisher, the behind-the-scenes of his new book, how he got connected with a big-name publisher, and how he’s monetizing his guests which was an interesting discussion. Speaking of podcasting, what better show to shout out that we have a brand new podcasting course called PodHacker.com and if you join us today, you’ll learn how to build a tribe, grow your business, and create multiple streams of income by simply copying a plug and play system. When you’re done be sure to check out our show where we dive into all the awesome details behind the PodHacker community as well as our chat with Luis Diaz to hear his tactics on how he's grown his own podcast audience.
“The only piece of advice you need in this world for podcasting, and for any entrepreneurial venture is this: identify the best solution to a real problem and become that best solution to a real problem.” - John Lee Dumas
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Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Guy Kawasaki who is the chief evangelist of Canva and the creator of Guy Kawasaki’s Remarkable People podcast. You are going to love him as his stories are amazing and his perspectives are unique. He’s also the author of fifteen books, including The Art of the Start 2.0 and his latest book is Wiseguy. He’s also worked at Apple alongside Steve Jobs and that’s probably where you’ve heard of him. We chat about his views on ClubHouse, what makes him want to work with someone, how he’s been able to connect with amazing people as well as why the heck he’s always smiling so much!
We also chat about his thoughts on what makes a good podcast interview, how he researches his guests and some sample questions he has started his show with. After you’ve listened, be sure to check out our past shows we’ve done with Esther Kiss and Dustin Matthews to give you some additional intake on podcasting and making connections.
“I think the first checkmark is competence. The second checkmark is happiness, in business anyway, because I don’t want to do business with a happy, incompetent person.” - Guy Kawasaki
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This episode did not disappoint one bit, as we chat with Gary Henderson today, who was an open book on how he’s been able to help some of the biggest names we know blow up their brands. Lewis Howes, Gabby Bernstein, Michael Hyatt, Hal Elrod and Jeff Walker are just some of the folks who have all connected and have been helped by Gary. We actually met Gary on ClubHouse and realized how brilliant he is, and that we needed to have a deeper conversation with him. He’s a master connector and networker, and on the show, we dive into how he shows up in people’s lives and businesses and how he’s making these connections while playing the long game.
We also chat about his new book he is publishing, how he got connected to Hay House Publishing, as well as how to connect with influencers. Then the talk turns to how he’s leveraging ClubHouse to not only network, but grow his own audience. When you’re done getting networking ideas from Gary, learn even more tips on how to stand out and make a difference by checking out our previous episodes with Steve Sims and Luis Diaz.
“I learned that if I could get myself in the right room, I knew what I was doing, I understood it and I could build relationships.” - Gary Henderson
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Today we have the pleasure of speaking with co-authors, Crystal Dwyer Hansen and Mark Victor Hansen and we’ve been waiting for this one for a while. Mark has had an amazing entrepreneurial journey and has written 312 books to date. Crystal brings her expertise in the field of human potential and they have combined their knowledge to talk about the specific questions and things that have created this interesting experience that Mark has had over the years.
They discuss their most recent book, Ask!: The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny as well as their book club, which is going to get you asking the best possible questions so you can get basically anything you want out of life. We also talk about getting back to your childhood roots, the three different ways to ask questions, what to do if you get a variety of answers, as well as how to address the blocks that may be holding you back. After listening, go check out our conversations with John Assaraf and Nir Eyal for more tips on how to overcome limiting beliefs for maximum efficiency and focus.
“Your destiny is the ultimate expression of you - that place where all of those amazing qualities and the greatest expression of you meets the most amazing opportunity.” - Crystal Dwyer Hansen
“When you get over your fears, miracles happen.” - Mark Victor Hansen
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Today’s episode was a long time coming and is one of Matt’s oldest friends in the digital marketing space. Sean Vosler is in the house today, and he’s a king of social media, and he’s got a beautiful book called 7 Figure Marketing Copy. He dives into copywriting philosophies and strategies and he’s going to talk all about that on this show and how he was able to sell 25,000 copies, without ever using Amazon. We also talk about copywriting strategies, His ideas on ClubHouse, how he designed the book, our ideas on knowledge management, and reading books. You’ll also learn a lot about storytelling and if you are into nerdy digital marketing, you are really going to dig it. After you've listened, be sure to check out our chats with Anik Singal and Sue Rice for even more copywriting tips and tactics.
“Whatever it is that you are selling, try to think of the outcome of that, and focus on selling that as opposed to the thing you’ve been selling and you can increase your rates quite a bit.” - Sean Vosler
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Today marks International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to all the amazing ladies around the world. On this special day, we’d like to pay tribute to the badass women who we have had the pleasure to have as guests on the show during 2020. Check out some of the awesome strategies and tactics which we have covered via these badass gals!
Sue Rice - Storytelling Tips
Molly Mahoney - Facebook Engagement
Lisa Cherney - The More You GFR, The More Impact (And Money) You Will Make
Sara Christensen - Defending Your Business
Ilana Wechsler - In-Market Audience Targeting
Susie Moore - Removing Your Blocks
Lisa Buyer - Social Media Platforms With Traction
Felicia Pagesh - Campaign Tactics
Erin Pheil - Fixing Your Mind
Gabby Bernstein - How To Detach
Kim Krause Schwalm - Copywriter Hiring Tips
Laura Gale - Getting Your Book Published
Melanie Benson - How To Spice Up Your Topic If It Is Less Than Exciting
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Today’s guest is someone who’s been in the industry since the late 90’s which is when we discovered Ryan Lee and have followed his work since then. We love how he tells it like it is in the marketing world. He’s the founder of Freedym, a free community that is basically the Netflix of marketing and entrepreneurship. We, along with a bunch of other high-level entrepreneurs have contributed content to his membership area.
On today’s show, we talk about how to dial in your branding to build a cohesive brand for your business. We also talk about how to build a community around your brand, even if your brand is a physical product or a more boring brand. Plus we chat all about email marketing, Ryan’s obsession with the 80’s and how to inject the things you love in your personal life into your marketing and business. Ryan is a ball of energy and we know you’ll have as much fun as we did during this interview. After you’ve listened, be sure to check out the past shows we’ve done with Dan Norris and Lisa Buyer to give you some additional intake on branding and connecting with your tribe.
“If you combine the branding and the vibe with the direct marketing sensibility, and you bring it together, then it’s unbeatable.” - Ryan Lee
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We have Charles Byrd on the show today who’s a guy we recently got connected with and was introduced as the best connector out there. He’s creating the most profitable JV partnerships with his systematic way of connecting others. What’s really cool about this is we are all surrounded by opportunities, and many are not always super obvious. That’s the power of having a system and in this case, you can set that up in your life, by connecting with people who have systemic follow-ups which can turn into a potential revenue source, affiliate partners, or just for connecting sake.
Charles is going to dive into all the systems he lives by, some awesome hacks in regards to following up with your contacts and JV partners, the shifts to a never-ending flow of clients, and how to not only be great at relationships but guide them to a positive conclusion for everyone. When you’re done, check out our previous episode with Michael Gerber for more insight into how having the proper systems in place can skyrocket your business and our show with Andy Hussong on how to land those JV deals.
“It’s simply paying attention to who people are, what their magic gift to the world is, what are they into, where do they live and that gives you all these little entry points to provide value to them.” - Charles Byrd
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