Nine-Five Podcast

#0088 Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1. How to avoid getting “Should-On” by your family, peers, and jobs.
2. Finding out what happiness means to you and have a better understanding of WHO you actually are.
3. Ways to start aligning your business, career, and life with what makes you truly happy.

Have you ever felt like you're no longer happy in your business?

What started out as something you were excited and passionate about, has turned into something you feel burnt out on?

Likely, this could be because you no longer are aligning with your core values and what makes you truly happy. That's what this episode is about. Getting back to what makes you happy.

Steve Fredlund is the guest today, and he's here to share his tips and advice on aligning your "backbone of happiness" with what you do, so you can truly enjoy the business you're building for yourself.


Are you ready to start your own podcast? Book a Call with Nick to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 88 Show Notes.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

#0087 Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1. Ways to monetize and make a living from podcasting
2. How building credibility within your industry can lead to targeted and lucrative sponsorship deals
3. Bringing on guests who pay to be on your show - how to do this in a way that won’t rub people the wrong way.

Everyone who hosts their own podcast wants to figure out ways to monetize it. But the answer to how is not always clear or easy.

Today, I'm sitting in with Peter Birch, host of the Talking HealthTech Podcast. Peter has been able to monetize, and make a living from, his own podcast. Yes, sponsorship deals are a part of his business model, but rather than letter random sponsors come to him, Peter seeks out the companies and brands that would be a great fit for his show.

On top of that, Peter has been implementing other monetization strategies that we get into in this episode. So if you're one of the podcasters out there who are eager to put a little extra cash in your pocket, you'll want to give this one a listen!


Are you ready to start your own podcast? Book a Call with Nick to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 87 Show Notes.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

#0086 Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1. What is the Hub & Spoke Model? How can it help unify your digital marketing strategy.
2. Why your website is the MOST IMPORTANT aspect of your digital marketing strategy for attracting leads and customers.
3. How are marketing funnels and sales funnels different, and why you must leverage BOTH to succeed.

After working as a marketer with many major brands like Apple. Visa, and Wells Fargo, James Hipkin has seen first-hand what it takes to successfully run a digital marketing campaign.

One of the biggest issues when it comes to digital marketing is positioning yourself and developing a strategy that creates trust and credibility with your customer. Today, James shares his Hub and Spoke model for a successful digital marketing strategy.

If you're sick of all the B.S. digital marketing strategies and tactics out there, this interview with James is one that you won't want to miss!


Are you ready to start your own podcast? Book a Call with Nick to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 86 Show Notes.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

#0085 Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1. The 3 questions you need to be able to answer before starting your own software or app.
2. Where can you turn to find developers to help create your software?
3. How much does it really cost to get your software developed? It's not as much as you'd think!

Within 10 months of development, Tim Branyan was able to create a SAAS company, TrueFanz, that is now a multi-million dollar company. How did he do it?  - By simply solving a need that he recognized in the creator space.

In the episode, Tim talks with us about those beginning stages of developing a SAAS (Software As A Service) company including what to look for in a developer, and the costs associated with the development.

Hearing Tim talk about the initial investment to develop and kick off the multi-million dollar TrueFanz, I was completely blown away by how little it takes to get a software like that off the ground.


Are you ready to start your own podcast? Book a Call with Nick to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 85 Show Notes.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

#0084 Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1.  Facing the fears and feelings of starting a podcast
2. The power of social media and newsletters and how they can help you grow your show
3. Why is Dynamic Content and how can it help you get clear with your call to action

There's not doubt that deciding to start a podcast can be a bit intimidating. I haven't met a single podcaster who didn't have some form of the jitters before hitting record their first time.

Danny Brown was involved in the podcasting scene well before launching Podcaster Stories, and even he admits to facing some nerves when starting the show.

In today's interview, we'll be talking about those experiences of starting a podcast, and Danny also shares some valuable advice for anyone looking to start and/or grow their shows.


Are you ready to start your own podcast? Book a Call with Nick to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 84 Show Notes.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

#0083 Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1.  The importance of finding a PROBLEM before trying to sell the SOLUTION - and why so many people get this backwards.
2.  Why understanding who IS NOT your audience is just as important as understanding WHO IS.
3.  Building an email list, and why it is one of the most crucial aspect of building and growing a brand that people trust.

After spending several years working for the same company, Doug Utberg, like so many others, found himself let go from his job 2020.

Rather than rebuilding himself up, fighting to gain trust of new bosses, and re-climbing that corporate ladder, Doug decided to build something of his own.

In the episode, Doug shares a lot about what he's been doing to build MULTIPLE businesses since getting let go, and shares what has (and what hasn't) been working for him to this point.


Are you ready to start your own podcast? Book a Call with Nick to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 83 Show Notes.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

#0082 Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1.  What does it mean to work ON your business instead of IN your business?
2. “OAO Everything” - Optimize, Automate, Outsource
3. Using the 5P Framework to turn your frustrations into freedom

It can become very easy to fall into a trap of sinking every hour of your time into your business. It would seem logical that this is how you grow a business.

In actuality, this is hurting you.

Today's guest, Peter Mohr discusses why we need to be spending less time IN (managing) our business, so we can start spending more time ON (leading) our business.

Peter clearly outlines the same process he uses when working with clients to help them become better leaders and propel their businesses.

Are you ready to start your own podcast? Book a Call with Nick to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 82 Show Notes.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

#0081 Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1. Why you're having difficulty growing a brand and building something that people resonate with.
2. Steps you can take to ensure that people actually care what you have to say.
3. 7 Questions you can ask yourself every time you sit down to plan your content to leave your audience wanting more.

The idea of branding always made sense to me. Or at least I thought it did.

The concept makes sense to me.

It wasn't until I stumbled on 7 Key questions that really opened my eyes to how easy it really is to target your ideal customer/audience. These questions come in the shape of the Hero's Journey, and something I now do with EVERY piece of content that I create.

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 81 Show Notes.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

#0080 Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1.  How to become the face of your brand, and why it is so important today.
2. How to find out what makes you unique so your brand can stand out and shine among the rest.
3. 5 Magic Questions to ask yourself while defining your brand, and using the 3D Formula to help create your brand.

Tonya Eberhart and Michael Carr of BrandFace are joining us today to discuss why branding is so vital to the growth and success of your business, and how to actually get started.

In the episode, both Tonya and Michael share personal stories of how building their brands have catapulted their entrepreneurial careers and in doing so, have allowed them to follow their true passions in life.

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 80 Show Notes.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

1.  Biggest reasons why the students taking your courses don’t finish them.
2. 3 things you can do to keep your students engaged to the end of your course.
3. Importance of tracking engagement data with your courses and how it can help.