Growth Experts with Dennis Brown

In this episodes I talk about the power of "digging your well before your thirsty" and how I have leveraged this strategy to get access to capital, talent, PR, expert advice and even clients. Develop relationships with smart, well connected and respected people in all areas of business and life can get you a backstage pass to almost anything. So stay tuned and enjoy!

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Jessica Zimmerman went from working 16 hours a day without earning a profit to generating over 7 figures working 6 hours a day. She's an expert when it comes to Pinterest marketing, particularly as it relates to driving traffic to your blog that converts into clients and sales. She's about to publish a new book called "Sleeping with a Stranger" where Jessica shares her raw story of what's happened under the covers of both her business and personal journey.

During this interview we discuss:

2:03 - Jessica shares how and why she became an entrepreneur.

5:22 - Why she took out a $100,000 loan and how it impacted her business.

6:00 - The difference between Pinterest and other platforms, and how it works.

7:01 - We talk about her set and forgot Pinterest marketing strategy.

8:45 - One of Jessica biggest pet peeves when it comes to peoples websites and blogs.

8:58 - Jessica shares exactly how you can leverage Pinterest to drive traffic and sales to your website.

9:45 - She shares one of her favorite tools when it comes creating visually appealing content for Pinterest.

10:20 - The fact that is is sometimes easier to rank your Pinterest content on Google for specific keywords than it is your main website or blog.

12:00 - She dispels the myth that "you can't sell local" with Pinterest.

13:25 - Jessica shares the fact that she gets over 2 million views per month to her Pinterest content and what that translates into sales for her business.

14:18 - How to spot trends and even test your Pinterest content to increase views, engagement and click through rate (CTR).

17:03 - How to optimize your content on Pinterest to increase views and traffic.?

21:04 - She shares the one business superpower she wishes she had.

PLUS a whole lot more!

Jessica's Websites:

www.jessicazimmerman.com

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In this episode, I cover 4 unusual sales tactics that convert really well, especially in B2B. Yes some of these are unorthodox but they can dramatically improve your conversions, thus increasing your sales. So what are waiting for, grab a pen and paper to jot down some notes and hit PLAY!

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George Arison is the Co-founder of Shift which is an online market place that's disrupting the $1.4 Trillion used car industry. He is an immigrant from Eurasia, George moved from the United States as a teenager and become the first student from a Soviet Union to attend a private US High School. From there he went out and work for Google before going out and co-founded his first on-demand mobile transportation booking technology Taxi Magic which is now known as Curb, 2 years before Uber was even created. George loves when technology was able to solve day-to-day problems and he spent his career creating the space and possibilities for it to do so.

During the interview we discuss:

2:01 - George shares his story on how Taxi Magic was co-founded and how they developed the niche for it.

6:54 - What is Shift? What does it do and How big it is as a company today?

10:37 - What should businesses do moving forward as we face this crisis?

14:49 - We talked about how to position yourself for venture capital during or after the crisis?

18:29 - Things you need to do and consider if you want to raise money in this climate.

19:49 - What options should I look at during this downtime?

21:52 - Should I open a business during a recession?.

24:27 - George shares his favorite growth tool/software.

25:13 - He recommended one of his favorite book to us.

PLUS a whole lot more.

George's Websites:

www.shift.com

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Today I'm gonna talk about a powerful LinkedIn strategy that is overlooked by many. It's all about leveraging LinkedIn to develop strategic relationships that can pay huge dividends down the road. As a matter of fact, this strategy has helped me to generate well over 7 figures personally. Enjoy!

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Mike Michalowicz is the author not only Profit First but also Clock Work, Surge, The Pumpkin Plan and his newest book that is coming out called Fix This Next. By his 35th birthday, Mike had founded and sold 2 companies one to a private equity firm and another to a fortune five hundred. Today his running his 3rd multi-million dollar venture which is Profit First Professionals.

During this interview we discuss:

2:08 - A quick introduction on his new book called "Fix This Next"

3:32 - Mike shares a business superpower he wished he had.

5:46 - The importance of the business hierarchy of needs, what it is and why it's important to understand

10:47 - We talked about the 2 biggest traps for entrepreneurs.

12:53 - How the DNA of business can help you identify the needs in your business that's are not being satisfied.

15:17 - Mike shares a framework to help you identifying the core problem in your business.

19:25 - A couple of tips and techniques if you want to write a book.

20:48 - Mike shares his favorite growth tool/software.

21:49 - He recommended one of his favorite book to us.

Mike's Websites:

Get Mike's new book called "Fix This Next"

www.mikemotorbike.com

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Grant Cardone is the CEO of Cardone Capital, he's written 8 books, he's got 13 best selling business programs, he runs 17 different businesses in the Miami area. Forbes calls him the #1 social media influencer in the world, he's the founder of the 10X Movement. He's been featured on FOX News, CNBC, CNN and all over the media.

During this interview we discuss:

2:30 - Grant shares what metrics he uses to measure or monitor his brand.

8:11 - What does a Grant Cardone look for when hiring a staff member.

11:38 - Despite all the success, Grant shares to us some struggles that he also experienced recently.

17:38 - Grant shares some of his biggest failures in business.

24:35 - We talk about how to capitalize the market, in a right way, as we go through this downturn in the economy as a result or the Corona pandemic.

27:30 - He shares the #1 business superpower he wishes he had.

31:01 - A piece of advice from Grant Cardone to B2B Sales Department or if you are a Salesperson running a B2B.

PLUS a whole lot more!

Grant's Website:

Get FREE Access to Grant's Sales Training Platform at www.cardoneu.com

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Today I'm going to share with you 6 Social Selling Mistake That Are Costing You Money! Whether you realize it or not, these mistakes are preventing you from building trust, generating leads and getting clients on social media, particularly LinkedIn.

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MJ Durkin is the Co-Founder of the Durkin Group which is a sales and marketing consulting firm. MJ is the author of 8 books and his premier book is "Double Your Contacts" which is sold over 300 thousand copies since it's publication. He's also the creator of Recommended Selling, The Confidence Course and his course The Million Dollar Ideal.

During this interview we discuss:

1:31 - MJ gave us a bit of a backstory and his journey on how he got to where he is today.

4:31 - He shares their #1 strategy in getting new clients for his business.

7:22 - We discuss MJ's CO-VID 19 Marketing Kit for Business Owners & Salespeople strategies

8:44 - Strategy #1: Get 5,000 friends on Facebook

10:21 - Why is MJ focusing on Facebook in particular nowadays?

15:19 - Strategy #2: Cold Emails

16:18 - What're the most important parts on Cold Emails?

21:19 - Strategy #3: It's time to over communicate

22:20 - How MJ uses the concept of over communicating during this time of crisis

25:54 - Plus a whole lot more including BONUS Strategy!!!

MJ's Websites:

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Get a Free Consultation with MJ Durkin! Text 203-948-7423

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People ask me all the time, "do I need LinkedIn Sales Navigator to be successful on LinkedIn." So today share 6 reasons why you might wanna consider upgrading to LinkedIn Sales Navigator. Fact is, not everyone needs LinkedIn Sales Navigator but if you are in sales, business development or marketing you should definitely tune into these weeks episode to see what you are missing out on. Enjoy!

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