In this episode, Mandy Hoskinson joins me to talk about different social media platforms and how to leverage them to connect deeply with your audience.

Mandy Hoskinson owns Zolay, a social media agency that gives away 20% of their work for free. Additionally, she is the President of the Social Media Club of Los Angeles, avid traveler and overall lover of all things tech and art.

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• Positioning by Al Ries

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In this episode, Jesse Ringer joins me to talk about optimizing landing pages for SEO success.

Jesse Ringer, the founder of Method and Metric, launched the company in 2017. With over 10 years of experience, Jesse has assisted business owners, entrepreneurs, and marketing teams in crafting successful SEO strategies for their respective organizations.

Jesse's dedication to progress, the fusion of creativity with data-driven approaches, and a commitment to making technology accessible to all have driven him to establish an agency that prioritizes the ethical and forward-thinking connection between data and people. Widely recognized as a creative problem solver, marketer, and entrepreneur, Jesse has a track record of assembling high-performing teams and achieving remarkable outcomes.

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, characterized by digital transformation and the convenience of online shopping for consumers, there is an increasing demand for businesses to establish a strong online presence. This is precisely where Jesse specializes in helping companies uncover the formula for generating not only increased website traffic but, more importantly, higher revenue.

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• Living in Data by Jer Thorp

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In this episode, Ross McDaniel shares his insights on growing your firm through local SEO.

Ross McDaniel is a dynamic strategist with a rich history of amplifying both local stores and mega brands. Ross is an advocate for the prosperity of local businesses, believing they are the heart and soul of thriving communities.

As the founder of Fencepost and the Local Growth Formula, Ross connects quality home service businesses with the best customers. His mission? Foster community growth by championing local service providers and helping the best customers find them. Ross McDaniel, not just a strategist, but a community ally.

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• From Poop to Gold by Chris Jones

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In this episode, Marcus Ohanesian joins me to teach lawyers and law firms how to reduce the visual strain of cluttered websites.

Meet Marcus, the proud owner of Perfect Evolution, a seasoned branding and web designer who's equally passionate about sipping craft beer, savoring coffee, and relishing sandwiches. With extensive experience in the realm of visual design and project management, Marcus specializes in crafting polished, captivating, and informative design journeys tailored for small enterprises.

Marcus possesses the unique skill of transforming your ideas into reality, working in close partnership with you to encapsulate your distinct visual identity. Every project undertaken by Perfect Evolution reflects the culmination of Marcus's creative prowess and technical finesse, honed over two decades of immersion in the world of visual marketing.

This rich experience empowers their clients to shine through arresting design, garnering attention from a wider audience of potential customers.

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• Stories that Stick by Kindra Hall

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In this episode, Matthew Stafford joins me to talk about SEO, and we dig deep to uncover how it works beyond traffic.

Matthew Stafford is the CEO and Owner of Build Grow Scale and the mad scientist behind the data and development of BGS’s Revenue Optimization TM system. 

He has a keen eye for impediments in the customer journey, is excellent at interpreting data to find diamonds in the rough, and can see things from a business owner’s perspective, having run his own companies for the past 27 years. 

Although he won’t tell you himself, he is known as the top Shopify optimization expert in the game, with nearly a billion dollars worth of data over the last ten years alone. 

He spends a ton of time turning people away. But we are excited to have him here to share the wins and, more importantly, some of the losses from all this data. 

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• 10x is Easier than 2x by Dan Sullivan

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In this episode, Jessica Aries joins me to talk about social media growth hacks and how lawyers can leverage the digital space, master the right platform for them, and create massive impact with their clients.

Jessica is a lawyer turned digital marketer who helps lawyers simplify their digital marketing to build consistent visibility and profitable practice. 

A former in-house legal marketer at some of the largest and fastest-growing firms in the world, Jessica understands the pressures lawyers face and strives to help them perfect their digital presence to build relationships, develop new opportunities, and transform their approach to marketing in an easy and approachable way. 

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• Tomorrow’s Lawyers by Richard Susskind

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In this episode, Dr. Kai-Markus Müller joins me to discuss and understand the psychology behind pricing models and pricing structure, and how to better frame legal fees.

Kai-Markus Mueller is a Professor of Consumer Behaviour at HFU Business School of Furtwangen University in Schwenningen, Germany, and Director of Pricing Research at Neurensics, Amsterdam. He previously founded and ran a start-up where he developed NeuroPricing™, a suite of neurotechnology-based methods to measure and model the optimal price – meanwhile acquired by Neurensics. Before, Kai gained experience both as a neurophysiologist at the US government and as a strategy consultant with an international management consultancy. He holds a PhD in neuroscience. 

His work has been featured by the BBC, Forbes, Businessweek, ZDF, Der Spiegel and many more. His latest milestone is a book co-authored by top sales expert Gaby Rehbock titled “The Invisible Game – The Secrets and the Science of Winning Minds and Winning Deals”.

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• Noise by Daniel Kahneman

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In this episode, Frank Mendoza joins me to talk about the next big thing in AI marketing. 

While this is a newer technology to the masses, it has in fact been around for a long time. We speak about current trends, how to leverage AI to help you, as well as pitfalls to avoid to ensure you’re remaining ethical.

Frank Mendoza is a highly respected and award-winning analytics leader with over 20 years of experience in Strategy, Customer Experience and Data Science. He is the founder of Catalytics, a service company that helps Fortune 500 companies like Nike, Kelloggs, Keurig Dr Pepper, and Jim Beam to execute actionable AI and Data Analytics strategies to solve their toughest business challenges. Frank holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and an Executive MBA from The University of Texas at Austin.

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• The Art of Thinking Like a Data Scientist by William Schmerzo

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In this episode, Clay Vaughan joins me to discuss video content – how to create it, best practices, and how to maximize your ROI.

Clay Vaughan is an entrepreneur and business growth strategist who believes in the power of service. He founded his first business, Good Agency (formerly Reverent Media), nearly 15 years ago to bring integrity to the marketing industry and support businesses in reaching their full potential. Launched as Reverent Media, Clay's vision was to create a company that serves its clients with honesty and transparency. Rebranding to Good Agency in 2023 reinforced that commitment, focusing on tailored marketing guidance and execution that genuinely benefits its clients.

In 2022, Clay had a successful multi-million dollar exit from two of his content creation businesses, providing an opportunity to invest further in his family, team, and community. He considers his family to be his most important mission in life. 

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• Expert Ownership by David and Jason Benham

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In this episode, Jason Rutel joins me to discuss how you can build deeper trust and credibility through website design.

Jason Rutel, a passionate storyteller and missions advocate, founded Creative Nomads in 2019 to help global missions organizations enhance donor engagement and retention through impactful communication. With a strong background in the church and Christian entertainment industry, Jason previously worked as a traveling production manager and media director for renowned comedian Michael Jr.

His passion for missions has led him to collaborate with organizations in Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Nepal, Guatemala, the United Kingdom, and Papua New Guinea. Jason holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications, with a minor in Intercultural Studies, from Southwestern Assemblies of God in Waxahachie, Texas.

As the driving force behind Creative Nomads, Jason leverages his expertise in web design, videography, and branding to empower mission-focused organizations to communicate their message and champion their cause effectively.

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• Marketing Made Simple by Donald Miller

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