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Is Marketing Really Just Marketing? | Ep. #904

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In episode #2721, we shake up our usual format with a full 90-minute episode, exploring the staleness of interview formats, sleep optimization, M&A; strategies in business growth, influencer marketing, speaker fees, the potential acquisition of HubSpot by Google, and more.
 
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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

(00:00) Today's topic: Interview podcasts getting stale, Robots: Tesla vs. Apple, Monetization strategies & more
(01:15) Interview Podcast Getting Stale
(16:18) Optimizing Sleep and the Counterproductive Nature of Over-Optimization
(33:47) Private Equity and Buying Businesses
(41:36) The Future of Robots: Tesla vs. Apple
(50:27) Monetization Strategies: Building a Community
(58:56) Money as a Tool for Personal and Family Goals
(01:07:40) The Importance of Struggle and Character Building
(01:16:26) JK Rowling's Influence and Impact
(01:25:29) Erwan's Smoothie Collabs and Cultural Relevance
(01:35:51) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

 
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Podcasts getting stale, Robots: Tesla vs. Apple, Monetization strategies & more

In episode #2720, we discuss the growth of ChatGPT and its impact on Google, as well as the increasing opportunities for content creators in the digital space. We also touch on the importance of prompt engineering for AI-generated content, the polarization of wealth in the creator economy, and the need for editing and detail-oriented work to stand out as a writer. 
 
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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

(00:00) Today's topic: People are saying they no longer use Google; instead they just turn to AI solutions like ChatGPT, Creator payouts grew 17% YoY, and more
(01:15) People no longer use Google, instead they just turn to AI solutions like ChatGPT
(05:24) Creator payouts grew 17% YoY
(10:05) 3 content marketing stats that will change how you create content
(19:31) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

 
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A lot of people no longer use Google, instead they just turn to AI solutions like ChatGPT, Creator payouts grew 17% YoY, and 3 content marketing stats that will change how you create content

In episode #2719, we cover marketing strategies like the benefits of dubbing videos into different languages, highlighted by Mr. Beast's success. We discuss the power of multilingual ads, the impact of media coverage and awards, and the influence of Forrester reports on sales. We also talk about the importance of choosing the right words for headlines to improve clicks, and conclude with marketing and relationship-building tips from Gary Vaynerchuk.
 
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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

(00:00) Today's topic: Impact of dubbing on MrBeast's YT is crushing, Each negative keyword adds 2.3% CTR, and more
(01:15) Impact of dubbing on MrBeast's YT is crushing
(08:30) Adding NYT best seller to ad increased CTR by 19%
(09:55) Each negative keyword adds 2.3% CTR
(18:00) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

 
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Impact of dubbing on MrBeast's YT is crushing, Adding NYT bestseller to ad increased CTR by 19%, and Each negative keyword adds 2.3% CTR

In this episode, I had Dr. Orion Taraban – a Psychologist, Men's Mental Health Specialist, and PsychHacks Podcast Host with 5M YouTube views per month. We discussed the challenges and dynamics of modern relationships. Among these are how online dating can decrease the likelihood of forming a relationship, the idea of being “monogamish,” and how marriages often fail because of unrealistic expectations.
 
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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

(00:00) - Introduction and Background
(01:22) - The Decline in Relationships and the Impact of Online Dating
(14:23) - Questioning the Concept of Monogamy and Introducing Monogamish
(29:47) - Different Desires and Needs in Relationships: Women Seeking Commitment, Men Seeking Access
(37:22) - Understanding the 'Red Pill' and Effective Relationship Strategies
(38:29) - Why Successful Women Date Mediocre Men
(43:52) - The Reasons Behind Failed Marriages
(50:39) - Exploring Relationships through Behavioral Economics
(55:11) - The Art of Subtle Negotiation in Relationships
(01:12:17) - The Role of Transactions in Relationships
(01:15:34) - The Power of Instagram in Dating
(01:18:27) - The Business Model of Orion Teraban
(01:21:00) - The Vision for the Business
(01:40:28) - The Definition of Love

 
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Why Young Men Are Double F**cked | PsycHacks' Orion Taraban

In episode #2718, we talked about sharing metrics publicly and the benefits and drawbacks of doing so. We also discussed the importance of relatability and the impact of sharing journey stories, as we share insights from a study on Google search results and discuss the significance of rich snippets, video content, and Google shopping. 
 
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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

(00:00) Today’s Topic: ConvertKit open metrics - good idea or bad idea?, How to lie with data - 91% all cause mortality, and We analyzed 12,037 sessions of 1013 people searching on Google to better understand how people use 
(01:15) ConvertKit open metrics - good idea or bad idea?
(09:51) We analyzed 12,037 sessions of 1013 people searching on Google to better understand how people use 
(14:55) How to lie with data - 91% all cause mortality
(18:55) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

 
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Is ConvertKit open metrics a good or a bad idea?, We analyzed 12,037 sessions of 1013 people searching on Google to better understand how people use, and How to lie with data - 91% all cause mortality

Is Marketing Really Just Marketing? | Ep. #904

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