By Brooks Conkle
I dive into the intersection of AI, side hustles, and work-life balance.
In each episode, I’ll explore how AI is changing the game for entrepreneurs, share tips for growing your side hustl
The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.
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Mark Matthews, creator of 42 Freeway, shares his journey of building a successful local news and events website. Despite lacking a background in SEO or media, Mark found success by providing engaging stories that resonate with his audience. He discusses strategies for finding local business stories, the power of social media in driving traffic, and the challenges of scaling his business. Mark also explores the importance of personal branding and the potential for monetization through sponsored content. His story highlights the value of creating a strong online presence and connecting with the local community.
00:00 Introduction to the Local Media Mogul
00:39 The Power of Local Stories: A Case Study
00:59 Behind the Scenes: Running a Local Media Brand
01:49 The Unexpected Journey to Success
02:23 The Impact of Social Media on Local News
02:42 The Art of Storytelling in Local News
03:58 The Secret Sauce: Early Identification of New Developments
04:31 The Role of Community Engagement in Local News
04:39 The Challenges and Strategies of Getting Insider Information
05:55 The Power of SEO and Social Media in Local News
06:04 Becoming a Local Celebrity: The Perks and Challenges
06:53 The Role of Technology in Local News Reporting
07:41 The Competitive Landscape of Local News
19:41 The Journey to Full-Time Local News Reporting
24:23 The Challenge of Content Creation
25:19 Exploring the Mediavine Platform
26:25 The Power of Email Newsletters
27:16 The Impact of Social Media on Traffic
27:43 The Importance of Being Multichannel
27:49 The Risks of Relying Solely on SEO
30:39 The Role of Personal Branding
32:24 The Challenge of Scaling and Outsourcing
37:52 The Strategy for Monetizing Content
40:44 The Dilemma of Promoting Events
48:04 The Potential of Direct Ads
50:04 The Future of 42 Freeway
#SEO #mediavine #localmedia
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Welcome to a transformative journey as we delve into "The Evolution of Online Business" with the legendary Spencer Haws! In this captivating discussion, Brooks explores Spencer's 12-year legacy in blogging, uncovering the secrets behind his million monthly page views. Get ready to be inspired by Spencer's entrepreneurial triumphs, including his ventures in site acquisitions, WordPress plugins, and even a pillow business. Discover the strategies that propelled Spencer to success and find out if his wife shares his enthusiasm for business pursuits. Join us on this insightful adventure!
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Link up with Jamie I.F. on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/Jamie_IF
Or via his website: https://increasing.com/
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Paul raised close to a million dollars to start and run a portfolio of websites. They have some solid processes put together for how they are growing these websites and choose which to invest further in. Enjoy.
Connect with Paul here: https://twitter.com/PALemley
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Disclosure: I'm just a dude, and these are just my thoughts. Verify anything I'm saying with other professionals out there. Also, many of these links are affiliate links from Amazon and other companies, meaning that I will make a small commission if you purchase a product or service by using the link. Sometimes I’m able to get you an even better deal through my relationships! No pressure to buy through my links. Love you!
#podcast #websitegrowth
Doug's a smart dude in the space. He runs multiple podcasts, and he designs his business around his life (not the other way around!) I think there are plenty of takeaways that you get gather. Enjoy!
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Disclosure: I'm just a dude, and these are just my thoughts. Verify anything I'm saying with any other professionals out there. Also, many of these links are affiliate links from Amazon and other companies, meaning that I will make a small commission if you purchase a product or service by using the link. You get the same price whether you use our special link or not, and sometimes I’m able to get you an even better deal through my relationships! No pressure to buy through my links. Love you!
Had a great chat with Carl. He's a nice guy and very passionate and knowledgeable about affiliate marketing and building teams.
You can find links to link up with Carl in this article: https://www.brooksconkle.com/top-online-business-owners/
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I had a great chat with Mushfiq. We talked about his flips, what his business looks like today, and what he sees for the future.
We compare flipping websites to real estate and talk about some of the big brands that he likes to bash publicly online via Twitter (he looks out for us smaller website owners).
In 2023, I plan to connect with at least 25 different folks in my industry and meet them for a virtual online business coffee chat.
Who should I connect with next???
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To get more info on eXp Realty, set up a time to chat or check out a few of the articles located here: https://www.brooksconkle.com/more-info-on-exp-realty/
Julie moved her 20 agent brokerage over to the eXp Realty a few years ago --- and she says it's better than she even initially thought it would be. She previously had 4 offices and major overhead in running her regular operation and her REO business. All of that has been reduced dramatically and she's able to run a more lean and profitable real estate business!
You can reach out to Julie at:
251-665-4665
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I've been hustling for 15+ years now.
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Jason and I first met online, as I saw that he was making some cool blog content around using side hustles to pay down his debt.
He publicly tracks where his debt is as a way to show his progress to others.
It's also pretty motivating.
Check him out here: https://mymoneychronicles.com/
The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.