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In episode #1956, Neil and Eric talk about why throwing dinners are great for your brand. Dinners are a great way to get to know a small group of people, share ideas, network and create lasting connections. To learn more about how dinners can elevate your brand, tune in today!

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• [00:20] Today’s topic: Why Throwing Dinners Are Great For Your Brand.
• [00:29] Eric shares his first experience of hosting a dinner and why he continues to value them.
• [01:25] Why dinners are a great opportunity for introverts to interact.
• [01:51] Why Neil is not the biggest fan of dinners.
• [02:52] Why dinners are great for branding, rather than business growth.
• [03:53] That’s it for today!
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In episode #1955, Neil and Eric talk about how to throw a remarkable mastermind. Tuning in you’ll hear about the importance of relationships, curation, and how to create an event that will keep participants engaged and consolidate their learning. Listen in on today’s episode to hear it all!

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• [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Throw A Remarkable Mastermind.
• [00:50] Learn why you need a diverse range of people who can learn from one another.
• [01:48] How to create a mix of activities to make it an engaging experience.
• [02:45] Curation and a sense of intimacy is important.
• [03:05] The importance of a dynamic range of speakers and activities.
• [04:15] Use themes and topics to help participants compartmentalize their learnings.
• [05:42] That’s it for today!
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Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

• Vanessa Lau
• Cody Sanchez
• Patrick Campbell
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In episode #1954, Eric talks about the key business lessons he learned in 2021. From acquiring two new agencies to hosting a live event for the first time in two years, there’s been plenty to experience and reflect on in a post-pandemic context. Tune in to hear Eric’s key takeaways and more!

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• [00:25] Today’s topic: Key Business Lessons That Eric Learned In 2021.
• [00:30] What Eric learned about acquisitions: integration is everything.
• [01:56] At the end of the day it’s all about relationships.
• [02:40] Ultimately sales are the key to success.
• [03:19] How the rise of Web3 will affect traditional hiring processes.
• [03:38] That’s it for today!
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Check this excerpt from our Growth Accelerator event in Miami and learn why Greg Isenberg's #1 lever for 2022 is "Community".

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Hiring an engineer for personalization and driving conversion rates is costly and time-consuming. Luckily the new platform, Mutiny, can give you a jump start without the need to hire any new employees! In today’s episode of Leveling Up, Eric talks with Jaleh Rezaei, CEO and co-founder of Mutiny. In our conversation, she explains how her talent for engineering, love of marketing, and passion for sales, resulted in a no-code platform that gives customers everything they need to drive personalization on their website. Tuning in you’ll learn about the inner workings of Mutiny and what you can expect when you sign up. To learn more about Mutiny and its ability to turn your website into your number one revenue channel, tune in today!

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• [00:00] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast!
• [00:25] Get to know today’s guest Jaleh Rezaei, the CEO & Co-founder of Mutiny.
• [00:53] Jaleh’s journey and how she co-founded Mutiny.
• [03:51] How Mutiny differs from other customer data platforms on the market.
• [06:04] How Mutiny can advise customers on actionable steps to drive conversion and personalization.
• [08:18] The playbook that Mutiny offers its users and how it benefits the customers.
• [10:26] Examples of how customers are using Mutingy to drive inbound conversion and target account-based marketing (ABM). 
• [11:28] How Mutiny can make landing pages adapt to the wiki use case and why that’s so useful.
• [12:49] Examples of the outsized impact that small changes can have on conversions.
• [13:19] The unexpectedly simple elements that shape personalization.
• [17:46] How Mutiny generates content from a baseline webpage, like the customer's landing, pillar, or solutions pages.
• [18:57] A breakdown of Mutiny’s ideal customer.
• [20:34] Mutiny’s plans for future outbound integrations. 
• [21:17] Hear about Jaleh’s favorite business book Creativity Inc: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration.
• [21:53] Discover Jaleh and her team's favorite tools: MadKudu and Segment.
• [22:41] That’s it for today!
• [22:50] Subscribe, hit the bell button, and let Eric know your thoughts in the comments.

Resources From The Interview:

• Jaleh Rezaei

• Mutiny

• Try out the Mutiny Demo: https://demo.mutiny.com/

• Gusto

• Notion

• Amplitude

• Livestorm

• Qualtrix

• Must-read book: Creativity Inc: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration

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In episode #1952, Neil and Eric talk about the key business lessons Neil learned in 2021. Hear what Neil has learned from hiring individuals who have done the job you’ve hired them for twice or more successfully in other contexts. He also unpacks the power of the flywheel concept in business and how to look outside of traditional marketing channels. Tune in to hear Neil’s top lessons from 2021!

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• [00:25] Today’s topic: Key Business Lessons That Neil Learned In 2021.
• [00:38] The value of hiring someone who has succeeded at something twice before.
• [01:15] The power of word of mouth in growing your revenue.
• [02:26] Why you need to generate sales outside of traditional marketing channels.
• [03:37] That’s it for today!
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In episode #1951, Neil and Eric discuss how Eric Is preparing for 2022. Eric has several rituals in place for preparing for the following year, like creating space to wind down, and writing an annual letter to his team. Tune in to learn about the books that inform Eric’s business planning and how he is working with his leadership teams to prepare for 2022!

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

• [00:20] Today’s topic: How Eric Is Preparing for 2022.
• [00:30] How Eric applies the OKR methodology for planning in his businesses.
• [01:26] How Eric is facilitating connections between the leaders within his company.
• [01:40] The annual letter that Eric writes for his team.
• [01:55] A breakdown of how Eric’s leadership teams use the Start Stop Key (SSK) exercise.
• [02:25] Why Eric creates space to wind down at the end of the year.
• [03:53] That’s it for today!
• [04:07] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more about our next live event in Austin, Texas!

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

• Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business

• 3HAG WAY: The Strategic Execution System that ensures your strategy is not a Wild-Ass-Guess! 

• Measure What Matters: How Google, Bono, and the Gates Foundation Rock the World with OKRs

• What Matters TEDtalk
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In episode #1950, Neil and Eric discuss how Neil is preparing for 2022. As 2021 draws to a close we take a step back to reflect and plan for the upcoming year. Neil shares some of what 2021 has taught him and how those lessons will inform his planning for 2022. Tune in to hear it all!

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• [00:20] Today’s topic: How Neil Is Preparing for 2022.
• [00:30] Hear how Neil gets his different teams to meet up and set goals for the following year.
• [01:02] The hiring choices that Neil makes based on the roles that would’ve helped them grow more in the past year.
• [01:25] Why Neil narrows his focus when preparing for the next year.
• [01:47] Neil’s two core objectives for 2022.
• [02:33] Why most of the planning is done by Neil’s CEO.
• [03:14] That’s it for today!
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In episode #1949, Neil and Eric talk about what marketing roles Web3 companies are hiring for. We look at how competent marketers can adapt to marketing for Web3 and the roles that will be needed to foster community. Tune in to learn more!

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• [00:20] Today’s topic: What Marketing Roles Are Web3 Companies Hiring For?
• [00:36] The marketing roles that are critical to keeping up with the rise of Web3.
• [00:45] Community managers and other roles that are required to foster community.
• [02:20] How those who are good at marketing Web 2.0 can adapt to Web3.
• [03:23] How to learn about Web3 using apps like Twitter and Discord.
• [04:12] That’s it for today!
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• Twitter
• Discord
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In episode #1948, Neil and Eric talk about whether or not you should outsource your marketing in today's climate. Tune in to learn more about how the size of your business determines your marketing strategy and why Neil and Eric are big proponents of a hybrid approach.

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• [00:20] Today’s topic: Should You Outsource Your Marketing In Today's Climate?
• [00:25] Why small businesses should outsource their marketing.
• [01:39] Why larger companies should have marketing employees.
• [02:01] When to use marketing agencies if you’re a larger company.
• [03:44] That’s it for today!
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