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Traditional shipping methods can be costly. Marc Gorlin created an App-based, on-the-go shipping company with small businesses in mind. Roadie has over 60,000 registered drivers from coast to coast that are ready to help your items reach their final destination faster while saving you cash. The Roadie Founder and CEO shares the biggest challenges he faced launching this innovative platform and offers his #1 advice for first time entrepreneurs. Next, how can you use relationship equity and strategic capital to gain an advantage on the competition? Avant Global Founder and CEO, Demetri Argyropoulos, explains how to craft a winning sales pitch to secure savvy investors, nurture top talent, and identify money-making startups.

In our final installment of special event coverage from DigitalMarketer Traffic & Conversion Summit 2018, Skipio’s Randy Garn helps co-host as we dive deep into online conversion strategies and tools. First up, what if we told you that you can build web pages that integrate perfectly into your sales funnel without any graphic design or coding experience. No, you aren't dreaming. ClickFunnels makes it easy to convert online shoppers with the help of proven web templates with drag-and-drop editing. Chief Revenue and Business Development Officer, Dave Woodward, explains how you can get started in just minutes. Next, seven years ago Michael Parrella was broke and struggling to find his next meal. With his back against the wall, Michael launched a fitness franchise that would take America by storm and make him a multimillionaire. Find out how Michael set iLoveKickboxing apart in a competitive and crowded marketplace. Then, Alex Brown, Co-founder of The Beard Club is excited to announce his next venture, Subscription Hacks. Alex is on a mission to teach e-commerce entrepreneurs how to build an 8-figure subscription service in just eight months, learn more. Last but not least, Sita Thompson shares the origin story of her luxury lifestyle apparel brand, SITA Couture. Joined by Amanda Holmes of Chet Holmes International and Scott Duffy of Scott Duffy Media, Sita explains how she plans to make the jump from B-to-B sales to e-commerce.

In our continued coverage of the 2018 Digital Marketer Traffic & Conversion Summit, this episode will focus on topics including CRM software solutions, work/life balance, and keeping man's best friend in optimal health. First up, are you struggling to manage customer relationships manually? As your business grows, in can be increasingly difficult to maintain important client connections. Infusionsoft is #1 for small business CRM solutions; Co-Founder and CEO, Clate Mask, explains how you can simplify your sales funnel and automate marketing campaigns without losing that personal touch your customers love. Then, if you feel like achieving work/life balance is tantamount to finding the last unicorn, you won't want to miss our heartfelt interview with President and CEO of The Agency 8 (A Division of Step Into Your Power Ltd.), Susan Sly. After receiving a devastating multiple sclerosis diagnosis, Susan found herself homeless and drowning in debt. Today, she runs a multimillion dollar company and is on a mission to help other female entrepreneurs become profitable without becoming 'addicted to the grind.' Next, world-renowned social media influencer and digital marketer, Lori Taylor, fills us in on her latest passion project to help dogs and cats live healthier, happier lives; discover how TruPet LLC is making waves the pet space. This episode features special guest co-hosts; Amanda Holmes of Chet Holmes International, Randy Garn of Skipio, and Scott Duffy of Scott Duffy Media. 

Chet Holmes International's Amanda Holmes is back for part four of our coverage of the Digital Marketer Traffic & Conversion Summit 2018. We hear how a dentist and a bull rider built their empires with the help of memorable marketing campaigns and heroic leadership. First up, your business and your life could be saved by learning from a dentist. Dr. Kami Hoss, D.D.S., M.S. is reinventing modern dentistry with a kid-centered marketing strategy complete with super hero practitioners and cavity-creating villains. Find out how Disney, Apple, and Starbucks inspired the unique customer experience at The Super Dentists. Plus, learn how you can extend your life up to 10 years; check out this recent (pearly) white paper at thesuperdentists.com/report. Then, Skipio CMO, Randy Garn, helps us welcome Cowboy Ryan Ehmann, Founder of Cowboy Ryan Marketing, to the show. From bull riding in Texas, to securing an investment from Daymond John on ABC's Shark Tank, and eventually creating the Rodeo Abs workout and franchise, Ryan walks us through his unique entrepreneurial journey. Learn more.

We're back from the Digital Marketer Traffic & Conversion Summit 2018 with guest co-host, Amanda Holmes of Chet Holmes International. In this episode we'll focus on artificial intelligence, becoming an Instagram legend, and simplifying payment processing. We start out by discussing what could be humanity's most significant innovation to date, Artificial Intelligence! Paul Roetzer of Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute and PR 20/20 predicts that within five years, 85% of services offered by marketing agencies will be replaced by AI. Learn how your business can gain a massive competitive advantage by utilizing this cutting-edge tech. Next, are you struggling to convert social media followers to customers? Jasmine Star of Social Curator explains how to write a better bio, select engaging content, and generate eye-catching CTA's. Then, does the thought of manually processing credit card payments send shivers up your spine? Streamline payment processing and accounting with the help of OmniMerchant; Mike Segura, President and CEO of Group ISO dishes about the powerful new middleware solution available this March. Listen to find out more.

It's time for the second edition of our special event coverage from the Digital Marketer Traffic & Conversion Summit 2018 with guest co-host, Amanda Holmes of Chet Holmes International. To kick off the show, we find out how building a thriving community improves overall customer experience while creating brand evangelists and providing you with invaluable feedback. NativePath and Paleo Secret have mastered this marketing strategy in the name of better health and wellness for all! Scott Rewick and Dr. Chad Walding share how they cut through the clutter in the very-crowded diet industry. Then, Tom Rossi, Code King and Co-Founder of Higher Pixels, explains how Buzzsprout is making podcast hosting simple for content creators everywhere. Next, Sam Parr went from hot dog stand proprietor to Founder and CEO of Hustle Con Media, the fast-growing media company behind popular taste-making blog, The Hustle. Capitalizing on "The Oprah Effect", find out how The Hustle's subscriber count rocketed past 600,000 in just two short years. Last but not least, has your company taken advantage of text message marketing? Skipio CMO, Randy Garn, says it could be the most effective lead generation and customer retention tool that you aren't using yet.

Attention Baby Boomers: Don't get left behind with antiquated marketing campaigns and sales conversion funnels. Join us for part one of our special event coverage from the Traffic & Conversion Summit 2018. Guest Co-host and CEO of Chet Holmes International, Amanda Holmes, joins Alan Taylor as we hear from game-changers in digital marketing. David Cancel and David Gerhardt of Drift explain how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing online customer service. Next, DigitalMarketer Director of Sales and Monetization, Marcus Murphy, calls for businesses everywhere to get real and be vulnerable on social media to capture consumer hearts. Then, Founder and CEO of The Abraham Group, Jay Abraham, gives Baby Boomers an action plan to connect with and mentor Millennials.

How do you earn lasting trust from customers, employees, and stake holders? Founder of Onesixtyfourth and Do Good: Embracing Brand Citizenship to Fuel Both Purpose and Profit, Anne Bahr Thompson shares five key steps to build a socially responsible brand that resonates with consumers. Then, are you feeling burnt out and unmotivated at work? Learn how to fan the flames of inspiration. CEO of Profound Performance and author of Find the Fire: Ignite Your Inspiration and Make Work Exciting Again, Scott Mautz, offers straightforward strategies to rediscover your motivation, attack fear of failure head on, and improve overall job satisfaction.