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In episode #1773, we share the five marketing trends we are most excited about for Q3. We are currently in the month of May and there are a few storms brewing in the marketing world! LinkedIn is finally ramping up its ad platform, people are making serious money out of NFTs, and the creator economy is stronger than ever. Tune in and hear all five!

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[00:25] Today’s topic: 5 New Marketing Trends We’re Excited About for Q3 2021.

[00:37] New features on LinkedIn such as boosting and event ads.

[01:15] Automating tedious marketing processes with UiPath.

[01:51] All the platforms and features out there that support the creator economy.

[02:33] The advent of Instagram messenger bots.

[03:21] How promising NFTs are as a marketing mechanism.

[04:37] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September.

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In episode #1772, we talk about why acting rich is the easiest way to go broke! There is a difference between being wealthy, and being rich, and we explore what that means in terms of sustainability and financial safety. Ideally you do not want to be living beyond your means to impress others, so listen in to hear a few tips for some better lifestyle choices!

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[00:25] Today’s topic: Why the Easiest Way to Go Broke is By Acting Rich.

[00:29] What does it mean to 'act rich'? The difference between being wealthy and being rich.

[01:16] Making sure your income is greater than your expenses and making space for saving.

[02:15] Adding unnecessary stresses onto your life in order to compete with others.

[02:55] The importance of making sure you have a margin of financial safety.

[03:28] Focus on a comfortable and sustainable life rather than other people's opinions.

[04:09] That’s it for today!

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Charlie Munger

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In episode #1771, we talk about some easy ways that you can collaborate with big influencers within your budget. There are a few simple strategies that can be employed here, where both parties come away winning. However, we generally recommend partnering with smaller-scale influencers that are most directly related to your market and will have a more noticeable effect on your conversions. Tune in to hear all about it!

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• [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Collaborate With Big Influencers for Cheap.
• [00:29] How do we define 'big influencers'? Looking at follower numbers.
• [00:42] Thinking about possible equal exchanges between you and a big influencer.
• [01:30] Offering equity or revenue share to entice bigger names.
• [01:40] Why you should avoid partnering with big influencers!
• [02:09] Looking to micro-influencers for better returns on investment and conversions.
• [03:07] Tools for finding the best influencers to partner up with!
• [03:53] Go to marketingschool.io/live to meet Eric and Neil in person!

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Chris Do

Kardashians

MightyScout

SparkToro

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In episode #1770, we explore whether having a newsletter is still a valuable tool in the marketing toolkit. We have been hearing a lot of complaints these days about newsletters performing badly and for this reason, it might seem like they are dead as a technique. We think differently however and in today’s episode, you’ll learn how to up the performance of your newsletter. People will never get tired of information as long as it is high-quality!

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• [00:25] Today’s topic: Should You Still Have A Newsletter?
• [00:42] Email open and click-through rates are down.
• [00:53] Why we still think you should have a newsletter.
• [01:24] The issue isn’t newsletters, but that people don’t scrub their lists.
• [02:13] Building a list for the long-term by creating good information.
• [02:25] The creator economy and why newsletters are here to stay.
• [04:06] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September.

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Anthony Pompliano

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In episode #1769, we talk about earnings calls and the value of listening to them from a marketing perspective. Earnings calls are updates shared by publicly traded companies every quarter. So much of the strategies that internet marketers use are intertwined with companies like Google, Facebook, and Amazon. Listening to what the CEOs of these companies are thinking about during their earnings calls can set you apart from the rest!

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• [00:25] Today’s topic: Why Every Marketer Should Listen to Earnings Calls.
• [00:30] What are earnings calls?
• [01:05] Following the paid advertising strategies of big social platforms.
• [02:33] Getting ahead of trends by tapping into CEOs’ thinking.
• [03:19] Understanding what sets the companies you admire apart.
• [04:06] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September.

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In episode #1768, we share the things we like to do to unwind on our days off. While Neil has a daughter and another child on the way, Eric is still a single man so our two hosts have very different ways of spending their free time. Tune in and see which type of day off resonates with you and pick up a few pointers along the way!

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• [00:25] Today’s topic: What We Do On Our Days Off.
• [00:38] Neil’s experiences in parks playing with his daughter.
• [01:33] Eric’s love of taking walks and catching up on his favorite reading.
• [02:19] The ‘rose, bud, thorns’ conversations Eric has with his friends.
• [03:18] Text us at 310 349 3785 if you want to stay up to date on all we do.

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In episode #1767, we give you our top seven podcasting hacks for 2021. Podcasting is blowing up right now and there is still so much room to grow. Using these seven hacks, you can make sure the efforts you are spending creating a great show get the reach they deserve. Join us today and learn about how to increase your audience using email blasts, competitions, advertising, and more!

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

• [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Podcasting Hacks for 2021.
• [00:38] Take a look at your analytics using Chartable.
• [01:22] Climb the charts and get more downloads using email blasts.
• [01:52] Do whatever you can to get more reviews.
• [02:33] Find ways of getting more downloads such as competitions.
• [03:05] Advertise your show on other influential podcasts.
• [03:50] Join a podcasting network.
• [04:21] Get onto a podcasting subscription platform.
• [05:11] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September.

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The Jordan Harbinger Show

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In episode #1766, we share a few different approaches to purchasing businesses that don’t require you to put any of your own capital on the table. We spoke previously about the value of investing in hard assets during inflationary periods, and a business is another form of hard asset. So if you can get a hard asset right now by spending no money, that is a double whammy. Tune in and hear which types of businesses to look for and how to buy them using seller financing, capital raising, and call options!

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• [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Buy A Business with No Money Down.
• [00:25] Why the idea that you have to spend money to buy a business is false.
• [01:05] Use seller-based financing to pay off the seller while you run their business.
• [02:15] The abundance of businesses to be bought from senior business owners.
• [02:47] How to raise capital for the downpayment of an acquisition.
• [03:47] Failing businesses are cheaper to buy but more work to fix.
• [04:00] Another option in the form of buying a business using a call option.
• [04:36] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September.

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In episode #1765, we talk about the current period of inflation and share some of the ways we are dealing with it. The term inflation refers to a process whereby currency becomes somewhat devalued and things gradually begin to cost more. While what we say should not be considered financial advice, listen along and hear about a strategy involving putting cash into hard assets.

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• [00:25] Today’s topic: Inflation is Here. Here’s How We Are Dealing with It.
• [00:38] Understanding inflation: decreased buying power.
• [01:12] Signs of the inflationary landscape right now.
• [01:50] Don’t leave as much of your money in cash.
• [02:30] Aim for hard assets.
• [02:53] Remembering the period of hyperinflation in post-WW1 Germany.
• [04:13] Be careful not to take on too much risk.
• [04:56] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September.

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In episode #1764, we show you how to recruit A-player marketing talent to grow your revenue. Unsuccessful hiring is the single biggest problem in business today, so you need to know what you are looking for and how to get it when it comes to your team. Follow along in this episode and hear how we approach hiring in our businesses.

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• [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Recruit A-Player Marketing Talent to Grow Your Revenue.
• [00:30] The three types of A-players.
• [01:11] How Neil looks for and poaches his A-players!
• [02:28] Defining the type of employee you want.
• [03:53] Hooking the A-players more easily by not pitching directly.
• [04:23] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September.

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