Productive Insights Podcast: Business Growth for Independent Professionals with Ash Roy

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Is Google Search dying? In this episode, Ash Roy explores the decline of Google Search and the explosive rise of AI platforms like ChatGPT. Discover why traditional marketing tactics like cold outreach are losing effectiveness, and learn how to adapt your strategy to thrive on new digital "main streets" like YouTube, ChatGPT, and Substack.

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00:00 - Introduction: The decline of Google Search and rise of AI platforms
00:27 - The end of cold outreach and digital Main Street moving
01:13 - Ads and snippets taking over search results
01:35 - The decline of the blue link economy
02:20 - The rise of YouTube as a search engine
03:53 - Why ChatGPT is more valuable as a search engine
04:15 - ChatGPT’s detailed responses vs. Google
04:39 - The shift from Google Main Street to ChatGPT
04:57 - The increase in cold outreach and spam
05:18 - Coping with spam and the paradox of more outreach
05:56 - The new Main Streets: YouTube and ChatGPT
06:41 - Substack as a new creator platform
06:58 - YouTube’s power for engagement and sales
07:15 - The difference between cold outreach and new platforms
07:34 - Advice: Build on new Main Streets, not old tactics
07:56 - Be present when your audience is searching
08:19 - Focus on value, not interruption
08:39 - Consistency builds assets and trust
09:26 - Is cold outreach dead? Join the conversation

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MY FAVOURITE TOOLS & GEAR
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MY OTHER SOCIALS:
🌍  My website / blog - productiveinsights.com
🐦  Twitter -  https://www.twitter.com/AshRoyHelps
📸  Instagram -   https://www.instagram.com/AshRoyHelps
📱  TikTok -  https://www.tiktok.com/AshRoyHelps
👨‍💻  Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashroyhelps/ 
🎥  Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/AshRoyHelps

WHO AM I?

If we haven’t met before - Hi, I'm Ash Roy I Help High-Achieving Professionals to Turn their Ideas into secondary income streams, in weeks, not months.

Embracing the journey of diversifying income streams entails prioritizing independence, flexibility, and fulfillment alongside established careers.

Through my videos here on this channel, my podcast Productive Insights Podcast and via my blog, I share strategies and tools to help you find financial freedom and build a life you love.

PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I may get a kickback from at no additional cost to you 😜

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In this video, I share a 3-part proven system (inspired by top LinkedIn experts like Justin Welsh and Adam Franklin) that builds trust, credibility, and authority – without spammy DMs or algorithm hacks.

You’ll learn:
✅ The LinkedIn content strategy that attracts clients (not just likes)
✅ How to build a brand foundation that moves the needle
✅ A practical framework to win high-value clients over time

If you’re serious about growing your business on LinkedIn, this could change the way you use the platform forever.

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00:00 – The LinkedIn Algorithm Has Changed (What to Focus on Instead)
01:00 – Section 1: Common Misconceptions & Toxic LinkedIn Strategies to Avoid
01:30 – Justin Welsh: Solve Problems, Don’t Post Platitudes
03:12  – The Problem-Solution-Result Content Strategy
04:00 – Section 2: Building a Brand Foundation That Wins Clients
04:58 – Crafting a Customer-Facing LinkedIn Profile That Stands Out
05:46  – Adam Franklin: Define Your Ideal Client Clearly
06:40 – Section 3: A Practical Framework to Win Clients Over Time
06:59 - How to Win Trust & Build Clients Over Time
07:58 – The Right Way to Send Personalized Connection Requests
08:30 – Why You Shouldn’t Pitch Immediately
08:56 – Bonus Tip: Using Voice & Video Messages to Build Connection
09:26 – 3 Action Steps to Attract High-Quality Clients on LinkedIn

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In this episode of the Productive Insights podcast, Ash Roy explores how daydreaming can be a powerful tool for achieving your goals. Featuring insights from Dr. Srini Pillay, Harvard University psychiatrist, this episode reveals the science behind productive daydreaming and offers practical steps to harness it for success.

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00:00 Introduction
00:47 The Power of Productive Daydreaming
01:49 The Science Behind Unfocusing
03:51 Real-Life Examples of Productive Daydreaming
06:32 Steps to Achieve Your Goals with Daydreaming
10:31 Conclusion and Membership Invitation

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MY FAVOURITE TOOLS & GEAR
📚Kajabi- Go from creator to business https://kajabi.com/?utm_campaign=home...
⏰ Thrivecart- Grow income from your existing traffic https://thrivecart.com/private-pilotp...
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MY OTHER SOCIALS:
🌍  My website / blog - productiveinsights.com
🐦  Twitter - 

Get my 9-Step Business course here: https://www.ProductiveInsights.com/9-steps

Free 9 Step Business Email framework: https://www.ProductiveInsights.com/subscribe

James Clear Conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFw3qjGmvTI&t=4s

Brian Tracy Conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oV9jdzGx0GY

 Ash Roy  discuss a powerful five-point alignment system that aimed at helping you set and achieve your goals in 2025 and beyond. Learn how to visualize your success, focus on one major goal, develop identity-based habits, keep goals visible, and prioritize your trajectory over your current position. Featuring insights from experts like James Clear and Brian Tracy.

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00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:38 The Power of Belief
01:53 Focusing on the One Goal
03:49 Identity-Based Habits
04:56 Keeping Goals Visual
06:28 Focusing on Trajectory
09:48 Conclusion and Call to Action

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- Hiring The Best People: Tips to find great employees In 2024 - https://youtu.be/3dXSdnHYpyc

💌 Free Weekly Productivity Insights: https://www.productiveinsights.com/newsletter

MY FAVOURITE TOOLS & GEAR

⏰ Thrivecart- Grow income from your existing traffic https://thrivecart.com/private-pilotprogram/?affiliate=productiveinsights
⚙️ Automation Agency - A virtual marketing tasks team https://affiliate.automationagency.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=pinsights
✍️ Shortform - My favourite place for book summaries - https://www.shortform.com/app/signup?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8FmFGcVNrjtTAiEtPFjyhIVlIVVhoJ9S74Ssr_K8G6Q63dYi3FAfFoeCSxz_tJahH2WLhb
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MY OTHER SOCIALS:
🌍  My website / blog - productiveinsights.com
🐦  Twitter -  https://www.twitter.com/AshRoyHelps
📸  Instagram -   https://www.instagram.com/AshRoyHelps
📱  TikTok -  https://www.tiktok.com/AshRoyHelps
👨‍💻  Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashroyhelps/ 
🎥  Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/AshRoyHelps

WHO AM I?

If we haven’t met before - Hi, I'm Ash Roy I Help High-Achieving Professionals to Turn their Ideas into secondary income streams, in weeks, not months.

Embracing the journey of diversifying income streams entails prioritizing independence, flexibility, and fulfillment alongside established careers.

Through my videos here on this channel, my podcast Productive Insights Podcast and via my blog, I share strategies and tools to help you find financial freedom and build a life you love.

PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I may get a kickback from at no additional cost to you 😜

Get my 9-Step Business course here: https://www.ProductiveInsights.com/9-...

Free 9 Step Business Email framework: https://www.ProductiveInsights.com/su...

Justin Welsh Full Conversation:   • How to grow on LinkedIn in 2025 with ... 

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What if showing up consistently on LinkedIn could change your life?
In this video, I share how Justin Welsh turned simple content and clear offers into a wildly successful business — without chasing virality.

If you’re ready to grow your brand and attract dream clients, this one’s for you.
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00:00 Introduction and Personal Achievements
00:16 Key Insights for LinkedIn Success
00:34 Insight 1: Define Your Niche and Offer
03:33 Insight 2: Consistent Content Creation
07:23 Insight 3: Monetizing Your Audience
09:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Get my 9-Step Business course here: https://www.ProductiveInsights.com/9-...

Free 9 Step Business Email framework: https://www.ProductiveInsights.com/su...

Dean Jackson Full Conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nciVvTnke9I&t=1s

Discover why the old way of asking for referrals doesn't work — and what to do instead.

In this video, I break down Dean Jackson’s powerful referral strategy, including the 3 invisible gates every referral must pass through. Learn how a simple mindset shift and a 9-step business growth framework can make referrals effortless — and effective.

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00:00 Introduction: The Invisible Gates of Referrals
00:10 The Mindset Shift: Stop Asking for Clients
01:56 The Insight from Dean Jackson
02:30 The Three Invisible Gates
03:04 The Nine Step Business Growth Framework
04:46 Conclusion: Sharing the Framework and Final Thoughts

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💌 Free Weekly Productivity Insights: https://www.productiveinsights.com/newsletter

Get my 9-Step Business course here: https://www.ProductiveInsights.com/9-steps

Free 9 Step Business Email framework: https://www.ProductiveInsights.com/subscribe

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Prof Srini Pillay Conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sayLNAgQxew&list=PLscAJ4HqaYT-EVd0S4jpEMt1ygsSywkmx&index=1

In this video, Ash Roy shares a powerful 3-step process to achieve your goals efficiently by combining insights from Brian Tracy and Perry Marshall. Learn about the 1% rule, the importance of writing down your goals, identifying high-leverage activities, and eliminating what drains your time and energy.

00:00 Introduction
00:52 Brian Tracy's Goal Setting Approach
01:03 The Importance of Writing Goals
03:06 Perry Marshall's 80/20 Principle
03:21 The Recursive Nature of 80/20
06:36 Eliminate to Accelerate
10:49 Conclusion

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MY FAVOURITE TOOLS & GEAR

⏰ Thrivecart- Grow income from your existing traffic https://thrivecart.com/private-pilotprogram/?affiliate=productiveinsights
⚙️ Automation Agency - A virtual marketing tasks team https://affiliate.automationagency.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=pinsights
✍️ Shortform - My favourite place for book summaries - https://www.shortform.com/app/signup?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8FmFGcVNrjtTAiEtPFjyhIVlIVVhoJ9S74Ssr_K8G6Q63dYi3FAfFoeCSxz_tJahH2WLhb
⏰Rescue Time - Track your time and increase effectiveness https://www.rescuetime.com/rp/timesave/plans
💬TextExpander- Speed through your emails https://shareasale-analytics.com/r.cfm?b=1512519&u=1911347&m=81274&urllink=&afftrack=&shrsl_analytics_sscid=b1k4%5Fsdaur&shrsl_analytics_sstid=b1k4%5Fsdaur

MY OTHER SOCIALS:
🌍  My website / blog - productiveinsights.com
🐦  Twitter -  https://www.twitter.com/AshRoyHelps
📸  Instagram -   https://www.instagram.com/AshRoyHelps
📱  TikTok -  https://www.tiktok.com/AshRoyHelps
👨‍💻  Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashroyhelps/ 
🎥  Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/AshRoyHelps

WHO AM I?

If we haven’t met before - Hi, I'm Ash Roy I Help High-Achieving Professionals to Turn their Ideas into secondary income streams, in weeks, not months.

Embracing the journey of diversifying income streams entails prioritizing independence, flexibility, and fulfillment alongside established careers.

Through my videos here on this channel, my podcast Productive Insights Podcast and via my blog, I share strategies and tools to help you find financial freedom and build a life you love.

PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I may get a kickback from at no additional cost to you 😜

Got a great idea but feel stuck turning it into content? You’re not alone. In this video, I share how I use ChatGPT as a thinking partner to shape fuzzy thoughts into clear, actionable content—without the overwhelm.

🎯 Real examples, simple steps, and a custom GPT setup that changed the game for me.
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00:00 Introduction: Overcoming Overwhelm with Chat GPT
00:30 Meet Roy: Your Digital Marketing Guide
00:51 Using Chat GPT as a Brainstorming Partner
02:38 Creating a Custom Chat GPT
05:05 Practical Applications of Chat GPT
09:51 Conclusion: Empower Your Creativity with AI

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Business Mistakes Playlist:   • Business Mistakes 

In this episode, Ash Roy shares seven vital business lessons learned over a decade of entrepreneurship. From managing cash flow to pricing strategies, discover actionable insights to help you avoid common pitfalls and scale your business effectively.

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00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Cash Flow
00:11 The Journey Begins: From MBA to Entrepreneur
00:43 Finding Clarity and Freedom in Business
01:21 Mistake 1: Subscription Creep
02:20 Mistake 2: Buying Shiny Objects
03:37 Mistake 3: Consuming not Creating
04:17 Mistake 4: Chasing too many goals simultaneously
05:25 Mistake 5: Not Defining Your Target Audience
07:08 Mistake 6: Underpricing My Services
08:09 Mistake 7: Revenue, Profit, and Cash Flow
09:07 Conclusion: Learn from My Mistakes

Want to achieve your biggest goals faster? 

In this episode, we break down Brian Tracy's five goal-setting strategies that will transform the way you work and think. 

Learn why multitasking is a myth, how to avoid context switching, and the secret power of writing your goals down daily. 

Plus, discover how recognizing turning points can change your life forever!

Achieve your business goals with our free 9-step business growth email course: https://www.ProductiveInsights.com/subscribe

Goal setting Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLscAJ4HqaYT_8KJCD_1-BLCmvwoLbpr7F

Link to full conversation with Brian Tracy: https://youtu.be/oV9jdzGx0GY

Link to full conversation with James Clear: https://youtu.be/gFw3qjGmvTI

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00:00 Introduction: The Secret to Achieving Your Biggest Goals
00:21 The Myth of Multitasking: Insights from Brian Tracy
00:53 Core Principle: Productivity is About Doing Less
01:13 Strategy 1: Avoid Context Switching
03:02 Strategy 2: Embrace Single Tasking
05:27 Strategy 3: The Power of Writing Down Your Goals
06:31 Strategy 4: Thinking on Paper
08:26 Strategy 5: Recognize Turning Points
10:24 Conclusion and Next Steps