Online teaching is becoming more lucrative now and part of the new normal. If you want to learn more about this topic, you're in the right place. I invited Billy Broas because he's someone who has gone through the process and has been quite successful. Billy is an MBA turned online marketing consultant. He coaches his clients to build truly scalable business models for their online courses. Learn the secrets of course creation today on Marketing Speak. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/242

It's tempting to make excuses when things get tough. Sometimes you might even think about giving up. Then you meet someone who has achieved greatness despite incredible odds, and all your little excuses seem pale by comparison. Sadly, my guest is no longer with us, but this interview is one of my most memorable Get Yourself Optimized episodes. Dr. Sean Stephenson was predicted not to survive at birth because of a rare bone disorder that stunted his growth and made him extremely fragile, causing him to fracture bones over 200 times by the age of 18. Despite his challenges, he took a stand for a quality of life that has inspired millions of people around the world. I am one of the people he's greatly inspired, and his message speaks louder today more than ever. Tune in for some inspiration. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/241

It's an interesting time to be in marketing. We see businesses left and right shift how they communicate, and part of this may be a good thing. To better understand what we are facing and how this might affect the future, we look to marketing leaders who have the guidance to help us through the uncertainty. My guest today, Scott Oldford is the mentor and investor behind entrepreneurs and influencers who are positively impacting the world. He's been an entrepreneur for 21 years, and he's only 28. His first business venture was selling eggs out of his parents' backyard. Tune in for a wonderful discussion. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/240

When it comes to video marketing, there are best practices on how to shoot, edit, and how to create videos in an online course format. But what about monetizing it? My guest, Ken Okazaki, is dubbed as "The Video Marketing Guy." Ken's mission is to help entrepreneurs find their ideal customers on social media. From getting people to stop scrolling to actually paying you money, Ken shares his simple, yet effective, approach. You'll hear all about it when you tune in to today's Marketing Speak. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/239

An outstanding content marketing strategy must be something that works hand in hand with SEO. In this episode, Co-Founder and CMO of Orbit Media Andy Crestodina joins me to talk about the psychology of brand marketing, and the economy of reusing content across different platforms from podcasts to checklists to blogs. I saw Andy speak at Content Marketing World, and he just killed it--I knew I had to have him on the show. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/238

Business owners are being gravely challenged by these uncertain times. This pandemic has brought up a forced shift. We realize once this is all over, we are all going to have a "new normal." What does this mean for businesses? Is it even possible to thrive through this type of adversity? Luckily, I am joined by one of the brightest minds in my network. Today's Marketing Speak guest is Joe Polish. Joe is the founder of Genius Network, one of the highest level groups in the world for Entrepreneurs. I am proud to be a part of this group of like-minded individuals. Joe is also an author, podcaster, and philanthropist. His entire bio is a force to be reckoned with, and if you're interested in business and self-development, don't miss out on this episode! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/237

Cutting through all the noise to make yourself memorable in the marketing and business world can be a challenge. How can you claim "center stage" and stand out enough for people to remember you? According to my guest, Carmen Simon, you can do it through neuroscience. Carmen is a cognitive scientist and the author of, "Impossible to Ignore." If you want to learn how to create a memorable presentation design, great verbal delivery, and increase audience engagement, tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/236

Machine learning cannot be ignored. It's getting increasingly relevant in the business world today. In simpler terms, if you don't want to become obsolete anytime soon, you'll want to get familiar with AI. My guest, Ali Najafian was ahead of the game. He started learning and implementing AI and e-commerce strategies even before it was trending. Ali is the CEO and founder of Alfred Intelligent. He's not just a true innovator, he's also a client. In this episode, we talk about his early beginnings and how to use AI and other innovative tech to enhance your marketing. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/235

Using blockchain for your business might sound risky, but doing your research and knowing what fits your organization best might lead you to become future-ready. My guest, Daniel Liebeskind, has a story of how blockchain decentralized their business operations. He also shares how SEO made a very significant impact on their website, Everipedia. Daniel Liebeskind is the Chief Product Officer at Everipedia, a Wiki Encyclopedia for everything that powers humanity's understanding of the world around them. Tune in as we talk about the benefits of using blockchain and SEO in building your business/organization. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/234

A strategic mindset can achieve explosive growth. Melissa Monte joins me for today's Marketing Speak to share her fascinating success story. Melissa is the host of the hugely popular Mind Love podcast. Forbes named her show the #1 Podcast for your Life and Career. Now she's spilling her secrets. Melissa and I talk about how to get your foot in the door, start a life-changing business, and pave the way for success. Disclaimer: it's not all rainbows and butterflies. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/233