Leveling Up with Eric Siu

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  • NFT Lessons from 3lau, Justin Kan, and Steve Aoki's Manager

    In this video, let's talk about NFT lessons from some of the biggest players in the NFT world - 3lau, Justin Kan, and Steve Aoki's Manager

    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

    • [00:00] - Intro to NFT lessons from 3lau, Justin Kan, and Steve Aoki's Manager
    • [00:49] - Quick Backgroundย 
    • [01:46] - NFT is part of the future
    • [02:02] - NFT of Justin Kan
    • [02:57] - Fractal - Gaming NFT
    • [04:53] - NFT from Justin David Blau (Royal)
    • [05:56] - NFT from Steve Aoki (AOK1VERSE)
    • [07:39] - Steve Aoki's "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead"
    • [09:03] - Outro

    ย 

    Leveling Up Heroes NFT:

    ๐Ÿ‘พJoin Our Discord To Get On The Hero List (Pre-sale Feb 27): https://discord.gg/vbXEDP5gdM

    ๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow Our Twitter For Updates: https://twitter.com/levelingupnft

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Learn More About The NFT Project: https://heroes.levelingup.com/heroes/

    ย 

    Connect:

    ๐Ÿ“š Get My Book, Leveling Up: How to Master the Game of Life: https://levelingup.com/freebook

    ๐Ÿฆ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericosiu

    ๐Ÿ“ธ Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ericosiu/

    ๐Ÿ„ Follow Leveling Up on IG: https://www.instagram.com/levelingupofficial/

    ๐Ÿ˜Ž Listen to Leveling Up Podcast: http://www.levelingup.com/

    ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ to Marketing School Podcast (5 million downloads per month): https://marketingschool.io

    ๐Ÿ“ˆ Get a Free Consultation from my Digital Marketing Agency, Single Grain: http://www.singlegrain.com/

    ย 

    More:

    ๐Ÿ–ผ NFT ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/nftvideos

    ๐Ÿค‘ Wealth Building ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/wealthvideos

    ๐Ÿ“ˆ Marketing Trends ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/marketingtrends

    ๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿซ Marketing Case Studies https://levelingup.com/marketingstudies

    ๐Ÿš€ Start a Marketing Agency ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/startagency

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Marketing Career Tips ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/careervideos

    โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”

    Enjoyed this episode? Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and don't forget to subscribe: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=gogrowtheverywhere

    11 min
  • Alex Lieberman: The Main Reason Why Ads Donโ€™t Cut It Anymore

    In this video, learn how to create media platforms as marketing layers and how you can monetize them with your own content and products, not just through advertisements but using merch, educational courses, and even NFTs!

    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

    • 00:00 - Intro to monetizing media platforms
    • 00:22 -ย  Where Thereโ€™s an Audience, Money Follows
    • 01:53 - The media is the marketing layer
    • 02:30 - Founder's journal as a franchise for career and growth
    • 02:40 - Monetize it based on your audience (Merch, NFTs, etc)
    • 03:57 - Alex's favorite book!

    ย 

    Leveling Up Heroes NFT:

    ๐Ÿ‘พJoin Our Discord To Get On The Hero List (Pre-sale Feb 27): https://discord.gg/vbXEDP5gdM

    ๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow Our Twitter For Updates: https://twitter.com/levelingupnft

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Learn More About The NFT Project: https://heroes.levelingup.com/heroes/

    ย 

    Connect:

    ๐Ÿ“š Get My Book, Leveling Up: How to Master the Game of Life: https://levelingup.com/freebook

    ๐Ÿฆ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericosiu

    ๐Ÿ“ธ Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ericosiu/

    ๐Ÿ„ Follow Leveling Up on IG: https://www.instagram.com/levelingupofficial/

    ๐Ÿ˜Ž Listen to Leveling Up Podcast: http://www.levelingup.com/

    ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ to Marketing School Podcast (5 million downloads per month): https://marketingschool.io

    ๐Ÿ“ˆ Get a Free Consultation from my Digital Marketing Agency, Single Grain: http://www.singlegrain.com/

    ย 

    More:

    ๐Ÿ–ผ NFT ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/nftvideos

    ๐Ÿค‘ Wealth Building ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/wealthvideos

    ๐Ÿ“ˆ Marketing Trends ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/marketingtrends

    ๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿซ Marketing Case Studies https://levelingup.com/marketingstudies

    ๐Ÿš€ Start a Marketing Agency ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/startagency

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Marketing Career Tips ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/careervideos

    โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”

    Enjoyed this episode? Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and don't forget to subscribe: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=gogrowtheverywhere

    7 min
  • Morning Brew co-founder on 3 steps on Starting A 7-figure Newsletter Business

    In this episode, Alex Lieberman of Morning Brew will talk about the 3 steps on starting a 7-figure newsletter business and how digital media continue to evolve!

    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

    • [00:00] - Intro to starting a 7-figure newsletter business (Morning Brew)
    • [00:33] - How did they create a newsletter?
    • [01:47] - Taking advantage of paid acquisition
    • [03:04] - Morning Brew referral program
    • [04:28] - Final thoughts

    Leveling Up Heroes NFT:

    ๐Ÿ‘พJoin Our Discord To Get On The Hero List (Pre-sale Feb 27): https://discord.gg/vbXEDP5gdM

    ๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow Our Twitter For Updates: https://twitter.com/levelingupnft

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Learn More About The NFT Project: https://heroes.levelingup.com/heroes/

    ย 

    Connect:

    ๐Ÿ“š Get My Book, Leveling Up: How to Master the Game of Life: https://levelingup.com/freebook

    ๐Ÿฆ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericosiu

    ๐Ÿ“ธ Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ericosiu/

    ๐Ÿ„ Follow Leveling Up on IG: https://www.instagram.com/levelingupofficial/

    ๐Ÿ˜Ž Listen to Leveling Up Podcast: http://www.levelingup.com/

    ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ to Marketing School Podcast (5 million downloads per month): https://marketingschool.io

    ๐Ÿ“ˆ Get a Free Consultation from my Digital Marketing Agency, Single Grain: http://www.singlegrain.com/

    ย 

    More:

    ๐Ÿ–ผ NFT ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/nftvideos

    ๐Ÿค‘ Wealth Building ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/wealthvideos

    ๐Ÿ“ˆ Marketing Trends ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/marketingtrends

    ๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿซ Marketing Case Studies https://levelingup.com/marketingstudies

    ๐Ÿš€ Start a Marketing Agency ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/startagency

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Marketing Career Tips ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/careervideos

    โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”

    Enjoyed this episode? Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and don't forget to subscribe: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=gogrowtheverywhere

    7 min
  • How Dr. Ali Abdaal Quit His Job, Grew His YouTube to 2.6M Subs & Is Now Doing $4M+ a Year

    Today on the show Eric talks with Dr. Ali Abdaal about how he quit his job, grew his YouTube to 2.6m subs, and is now doing $4m+ a year. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Ali had been a practicing doctor for only two years. For Ali, it seemed logical to use YouTube to reach a broader audience and introduce them to the educational content he was already producing for aspiring doctors and YouTubers. Todayโ€™s episode is jam-packed with insightful anecdotes and useful advice on how to excel at life and business, so make sure you tune in to hear it all!

    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

    • [00:15] Todayโ€™s topic: how Dr. Ali Abdaal quit his job, grew his YouTube to 2.6m subs and is now doing $4m+ a year.
    • [01:15] Get to know todayโ€™s guest Dr. Ali Abdaal and how he went from being a doctor to a creator.
    • [03:10] How Aliโ€™s YouTube channel started as a medium for helping kids learn how to get into medical school and marketing his courses.
    • [05:46] How Aliโ€™s side hustle earns him $3 million a year and why YouTube forms the foundation for it.
    • [06:53] Aliโ€™s plans for the future and why teaching is his true passion.
    • [09:00] Why Ali has an aversion to traditional goal setting, and how he prefers to structure his aspirations.
    • [11:03] Why Aliโ€™s current top priority is writing a book that he is proud of.ย 
    • [12:02] How Aliโ€™s business has grown and itโ€™s main sources of revenue.
    • [13:43] Some of the core lessons Ali has learned in his transition from creator to entrepreneur.
    • [17:26] The book that Ali is currently working on and why itโ€™s important to him.
    • [20:25] The two podcasts that Ali is a part of and why he enjoys it.ย 
    • [22:03] Some of the ways to grow your podcast audience.
    • [24:10] How Ali learns and retains information based on the medium heโ€™s using.
    • [27:21] Aliโ€™s favorite book of 2020!
    • [28:33] Aliโ€™s most important business tool at the moment.
    • ย 

      Links Mentioned in Todayโ€™s Episode:

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      • Ali Abdaal: https://aliabdaal.com/
      • Ali Abdaal on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoOae5nYA7VqaXzerajD0lg
      • Ali Abdaal on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliAbdaal
      • The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich: https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/
      • The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/
      • Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business: https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837
      • The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive: A Leadership Fable: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Obsessions-Extraordinary-Executive-Leadership/dp/0787954039
      • Not Overthinking Podcast: https://notoverthinking.com/
      • Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal Podcast: https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/
      • The Great CEO Within: The Tactical Guide to Company Building: https://www.amazon.com/Great-CEO-Within-Tactical-Building/
      • The Ideal Team Player: https://www.amazon.com/Ideal-Team-Player-Recognize-Leadership/
      • Must Read Book: Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling
      • Must Read Book: Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life
      • ย 

        • Apple Notes: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/notes/


        32 min
      • The Secret Way to Connecting with NFT Influencers, the Right Mindset, and More!

        In this episode, we are going to talk about the continuation of my NFT journey! Discover the most effective ways of securing a collaboration with the biggest influencers. I also share some of my experiences that might help you launch your own NFT project!

        TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

        • [00:00] - Intro to how I secure collaborations with NFT influencers
        • [00:11] -ย  My NFT Journey
        • [00:57] - Dinner with Doodles NFT Founder and Milo
        • [02:34] - Capitalizing the opportunities
        • [04:00] - Doodle NFTs and their Art
        • [06:52] - Be at the right place, at the right time
        • [07:50] - Us focusing on Web3
        • [09:37] - Outro

        ย 

        Leveling Up Heroes NFT:

        ๐Ÿ‘พJoin Our Discord To Get On The Hero List (Pre-sale Feb 27): https://discord.gg/vbXEDP5gdM

        ๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow Our Twitter For Updates: https://twitter.com/levelingupnft

        ๐Ÿ”ฅ Learn More About The NFT Project: https://heroes.levelingup.com/heroes/

        ย 

        Connect:

        ๐Ÿ“š Get My Book, Leveling Up: How to Master the Game of Life: https://levelingup.com/freebook

        ๐Ÿฆ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericosiu

        ๐Ÿ“ธ Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ericosiu/

        ๐Ÿ„ Follow Leveling Up on IG: https://www.instagram.com/levelingupofficial/

        ๐Ÿ˜Ž Listen to Leveling Up Podcast: http://www.levelingup.com/

        ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ to Marketing School Podcast (5 million downloads per month): https://marketingschool.io

        ๐Ÿ“ˆ Get a Free Consultation from my Digital Marketing Agency, Single Grain: http://www.singlegrain.com/

        ย 

        More:

        ๐Ÿ–ผ NFT ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/nftvideos

        ๐Ÿค‘ Wealth Building ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/wealthvideos

        ๐Ÿ“ˆ Marketing Trends ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/marketingtrends

        ๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿซ Marketing Case Studies https://levelingup.com/marketingstudies

        ๐Ÿš€ Start a Marketing Agency ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/startagency

        ๐Ÿ’ฐ Marketing Career Tips ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/careervideos

        โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”

        Enjoyed this episode? Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and don't forget to subscribe: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=gogrowtheverywhere

        12 min
      • How to Maximize your Mental Health in Web3 and Tech

        In this video, I am going to talk about the things you should do to take care of and maximize your mental health in the world of Tech and Web3 where everything moves so quickly.

        TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

        • [00:00] - Intro to maximizing your mental healthย 
        • [00:58] - Importance of limiting your screen time
        • [02:27] - Exposing yourself to sunlight
        • [03:18] - Eat healthy food
        • [03:30] - One thing at a time
        • [04:57] - Take your time
        • [05:39] - Final thoughts

        ย 

        Leveling Up Heroes NFT:

        ๐Ÿ‘พJoin Our Discord To Get On The Hero List (Pre-sale Feb 27): https://discord.gg/vbXEDP5gdM

        ๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow Our Twitter For Updates: https://twitter.com/levelingupnft

        ๐Ÿ”ฅ Learn More About The NFT Project: https://heroes.levelingup.com/heroes/

        ย 

        Connect:

        ๐Ÿ“š Get My Book, Leveling Up: How to Master the Game of Life: https://levelingup.com/freebook

        ๐Ÿฆ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericosiu

        ๐Ÿ“ธ Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ericosiu/

        ๐Ÿ„ Follow Leveling Up on IG: https://www.instagram.com/levelingupofficial/

        ๐Ÿ˜Ž Listen to Leveling Up Podcast: http://www.levelingup.com/

        ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ to Marketing School Podcast (5 million downloads per month): https://marketingschool.io

        ๐Ÿ“ˆ Get a Free Consultation from my Digital Marketing Agency, Single Grain: http://www.singlegrain.com/

        ย 

        More:

        ๐Ÿ–ผ NFT ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/nftvideos

        ๐Ÿค‘ Wealth Building ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/wealthvideos

        ๐Ÿ“ˆ Marketing Trends ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/marketingtrends

        ๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿซ Marketing Case Studies https://levelingup.com/marketingstudies

        ๐Ÿš€ Start a Marketing Agency ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/startagency

        ๐Ÿ’ฐ Marketing Career Tips ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/careervideos

        โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”

        Enjoyed this episode? Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and don't forget to subscribe: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=gogrowtheverywhere

        8 min
      • How Morning Brew Grew Into A $75M+ E-mail Juggernaut (And The Future of Media)

        This week on Leveling Up Eric talks with Alex Lieberman about how Morning Brew grew into a $75M+ email juggernaut, and the future of media. Morning Brew is a media company that has redefined the business news landscape through approachable, digestible, and downright funny content! Co-founded by Alex Lieberman and Austin Rief in 2015 at the University of Michigan, the company has grown from producing an exceptional daily newsletter for business leaders, to so much more. Tuning in youโ€™ll hear from Alex about how they built Morning Brew from the ground up, their continually evolving marketing strategies, and what it was like selling a controlling stake of the company to Business Insider. We talk about the role of paid acquisitions and growth marketing, and Alex recounts how one of their most successful creative ads led to them transitioning from Facebook adverts to using influencers on TikTok and YouTube. Alex also shares the details of how he started the Founders Journal Podcast and gives listeners a sneak peek into his upcoming podcast called Imposters, where he interviews esteemed athletes, artists, and business leaders about the biggest challenges theyโ€™ve faced in their lives and careers. Make sure you tune in for this thought-provoking and exciting conversation to learn more about what it takes to build a successful media company!

        TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

        • [00:00] Before we jump into todayโ€™s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast!
        • [00:15] Todayโ€™s topic: How Morning Brew Grew Into A $75M+ E-mail Juggernaut (And The Future of Media).
        • [00:57] Get to know todayโ€™s guest Alex Lieberman and how he created Morning Brew.ย 
        • [02:28] Some of the reasons why Morning Brew grew as quickly as it did.
        • [03:31] The role of paid acquisitions, growth marketing, and good relationships.
        • [04:08] How one of their most successful ads led them to transition from Facebook to using influencers for platforms like TikTok and YouTube.
        • [06:04] How Alex determined his role at Morning Brew and what he is working on right now.ย 
        • [10:41] Alexโ€™s thoughts on the next phase of his career and founding new companies.
        • [13:48] The story of how Alex started The Founderโ€™s Journal Podcast.
        • [16:17] The challenge Alex faced when he was selling Morning Brew while also doing his podcast.
        • [18:23] How often Alex records his podcasts and the topics that resonate most with his audience.ย 
        • [22:02] Future media trends that Alex is excited about.
        • [23:08] The creator economy and how Morning Brew supports creators who donโ€™t necessarily want to be entrepreneurs.
        • [26:04] How the scope of Morning Brew as a media empire has increased.
        • [28:11] Alex shares his profound book recommendation.
        • [29:12] Why the screen time app on Alexโ€™s phone is currently his favorite business tool.ย 
        • [30:24] Some of the ways that Alex takes care of his mental health.
        • [31:10] Alexโ€™s upcoming podcast Imposters and how it explores the biggest personal challenges that his guests have had to overcome.

        Resources From The Interview:

        ย 

        • Morning Brew: https://www.morningbrew.com/daily
      • Business Insider: https://www.businessinsider.com
      • The Founderโ€™s Journal Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/founders-journal/id1509276485
      • KickOff Labs: https://kickofflabs.com/company/
      • Upwork: https://www.upwork.com/
      • Atomic: https://atomic.vc/
      • Robinhood: https://robinhood.com/us/en/
        • Must read book: When Breath Becomes Air

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        • Growth Everywhere
        • Single Grain
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        • Eric Siu on Twitter

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        34 min
      • How to successfully sell out an NFT project (the right way)

        In this episode, I am going to talk about the factors and the conditions that you need to make in order to successfully sell out an NFT Project the right way!ย 

        TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

        • [00:00] -Intro to successfully selling out an NFT project
        • [00:27] - Digital Marketing is getting harder
        • [01:36] - 2 examples of working NFT Projects
        • [01:45] - "The Other Side" NFT project
        • [03:05] - Importance of connections
        • [04:00] - Think what you can offer
        • [05:50] - Importance of collaboration/ some examples
        • [07:33] - Rude Kidz NFT
        • [08:27] - It's about building hype
        • [08:59] - Importance of promotions
        • [09:43] - Final thoughts
        • [10:00] - Outro

        ย 

        Leveling Up Heroes NFT:

        ๐Ÿ‘พJoin Our Discord To Get On The Hero List (Pre-sale Feb 27): https://discord.gg/vbXEDP5gdM

        ๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow Our Twitter For Updates: https://twitter.com/levelingupnft

        ๐Ÿ”ฅ Learn More About The NFT Project: https://heroes.levelingup.com/heroes/

        ย 

        Connect:

        ๐Ÿ“š Get My Book, Leveling Up: How to Master the Game of Life: https://levelingup.com/freebook

        ๐Ÿฆ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericosiu

        ๐Ÿ“ธ Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ericosiu/

        ๐Ÿ„ Follow Leveling Up on IG: https://www.instagram.com/levelingupofficial/

        ๐Ÿ˜Ž Listen to Leveling Up Podcast: http://www.levelingup.com/

        ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ to Marketing School Podcast (5 million downloads per month): https://marketingschool.io

        ๐Ÿ“ˆ Get a Free Consultation from my Digital Marketing Agency, Single Grain: http://www.singlegrain.com/

        ย 

        More:

        ๐Ÿ–ผ NFT ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/nftvideos

        ๐Ÿค‘ Wealth Building ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/wealthvideos

        ๐Ÿ“ˆ Marketing Trends ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/marketingtrends

        ๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿซ Marketing Case Studies https://levelingup.com/marketingstudies

        ๐Ÿš€ Start a Marketing Agency ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/startagency

        ๐Ÿ’ฐ Marketing Career Tips ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/careervideos

        โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”

        Enjoyed this episode? Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and don't forget to subscribe: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=gogrowtheverywhere

        12 min
      • Are Crypto & NFTs An Inflationary Hedge? (100 Years of Data)

        In this video, I am going to answer the question "Are Crypto & NFTs An Inflationary Hedge? ". Let's take a look at this very interesting data report and I'll share my opinion on some of the crucial points.

        TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

        • [00:00] - Intro
        • [00:36] - Data report for context
        • [02:29] - the importance of chips
        • [03:15] - Price inflation per product
        • [04:27] - Performance of collectiblesย 
        • [05:17] - Crypro during inflation
        • [06:22] - Outro

        ย 

        Leveling Up Heroes NFT:

        ๐Ÿ‘พJoin Our Discord To Get On The Hero List (Pre-sale Feb 27): https://discord.gg/vbXEDP5gdM

        ๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow Our Twitter For Updates: https://twitter.com/levelingupnft

        ๐Ÿ”ฅ Learn More About The NFT Project: https://heroes.levelingup.com/heroes/

        ย 

        Connect:

        ๐Ÿ“š Get My Book, Leveling Up: How to Master the Game of Life: https://levelingup.com/freebook

        ๐Ÿฆ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericosiu

        ๐Ÿ“ธ Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ericosiu/

        ๐Ÿ„ Follow Leveling Up on IG: https://www.instagram.com/levelingupofficial/

        ๐Ÿ˜Ž Listen to Leveling Up Podcast: http://www.levelingup.com/

        ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ to Marketing School Podcast (5 million downloads per month): https://marketingschool.io

        ๐Ÿ“ˆ Get a Free Consultation from my Digital Marketing Agency, Single Grain: http://www.singlegrain.com/

        ย 

        More:

        ๐Ÿ–ผ NFT ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/nftvideos

        ๐Ÿค‘ Wealth Building ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/wealthvideos

        ๐Ÿ“ˆ Marketing Trends ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/marketingtrends

        ๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿซ Marketing Case Studies https://levelingup.com/marketingstudies

        ๐Ÿš€ Start a Marketing Agency ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/startagency

        ๐Ÿ’ฐ Marketing Career Tips ONLY Videos https://levelingup.com/careervideos

        โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”

        Enjoyed this episode? Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and don't forget to subscribe: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=gogrowtheverywhere

        ย 

        9 min
      • 2M Monthly Podcast Downloads, Selling to HubSpot, Twitter Growth, and Angel Investing with Sam Parr.

        In this episode, Eric talks with Sam Parr about getting two million monthly podcast downloads, selling to HubSpot, Twitter growth, and angel investing. Listeners may know Sam from his podcast, My First Million, or as the founder of The Hustle, one of America's fastest-growing media companies, which was recently sold to HubSpot. He also shares his approach to his personal finances, the book that had the biggest impact on him, and what heโ€™s learned from angel investing. To learn more about Samโ€™s incredible career, along with plenty of podcasting and marketing advice, make sure you tune in today!

        TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

        • [00:20] Todayโ€™s topic: 2M Monthly Podcast Downloads, Selling to HubSpot, Twitter Growth, Angel Investing with Sam Parr.
        • [00:20] Introducing todayโ€™s guest Sam Parr, Founder of The Hustle.ย 
        • [01:20] Sam shares his outlook on his personal finances.
        • [04:09] What Sam is best known for and what heโ€™s working on right now.
        • [05:31] Why Sam is choosing to focus on his podcast and some of the things heโ€™s done to grow it.
        • [09:03] The most effective strategies for increasing your monthly downloads.ย 
        • [10:14] Why you need to allow room for spontaneity in your podcasts.
        • [10:36] The term Billy of the Week and its surprising popularity on Samโ€™s podcast.
        • [11:37] The Agora newsletter and why itโ€™s such a fascinating topic.
        • [16:14] Samโ€™s thoughts on Grammarly and the exceptional founder of Toucan.ย 
        • [17:47] The concept of the commanderโ€™s intent and how it shapes the way Sam prepares for podcast episodes.
        • [19:46] How the output of their podcast has shifted.
        • [22:23] How Sam was able to sell The Hustle to HubSpot.
        • [24:55] Samโ€™s advice on how to work on your podcasting as a craft.ย 
        • [25:58] What chargeable analytics can teach you about your retention.
        • [29:28] The benefit of being part of HubSpot and how it allows Sam to focus purely on the content.
        • [29:55] Some of the swaps theyโ€™ve done with other shows and their positive outcomes.
        • [31:35] The one hack that has had the biggest impact on their downloads.ย 
        • [33:31] How Sam grew his following on Twitter and why he stopped.
        • [35:08] Why Sam has loved working with HubSpot.
        • [40:46] Samโ€™s work as an angel investor and what heโ€™s currently interested in.
        • [44:10] Samโ€™s interest in real estate and how he is investing in it.ย 
        • [49:22] Samโ€™s book recommendation: Mastery by Robert Greene.
        • [50:47] Why investing in a high-quality podcasting setup has been so beneficial.
        • [52:44] Why Sam never takes his phone into his bedroom.
        • [53:50] Thatโ€™s it for today!
        • [53:53] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!
        • ย 

          Links Mentioned in Todayโ€™s Episode:

          ย 

          • The Hustle: https://thehustle.co/

          ย 

          • My First Million Podcast: https://www.mfmpod.com/
          • How to Get Rich: One of the World's Greatest Entrepreneurs Shares His Secrets: https://www.amazon.com/How-Get-Rich-Greatest-Entrepreneurs-ebook/dp/B0017SUYY6
          • HubSpot: https://www.hubspot.com/
          • DreamHost: https://www.dreamhost.com/
          • The Agora: https://theagora.com/
          • Entrepreneurs on Fire: https://www.eofire.com/
          • Must read book: Mastery
          • Sam Parr on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theSamParr
          • Sam Parr on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesamparr/
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