Hey there, welcome back to Weeks Weekly! We're excited to share some updates with you. Our health goals are making great progress, but we're also facing resistance and some challenges. On the wealth side, we have some awesome news to share about new partnerships and business endeavors. We're branching out into e-commerce, rolling out our first cohort and also launching a 100% managed agency expanding our digital marketing capabilities. Stay tuned for more updates and insights! WATCH ▶️ Valuing Yourself in Business. https://youtu.be/t3BD82_aEm4 ✔️ Resistance is real. As we take our daily strolls or weekly walks, we typically cover around 2 to 4 miles. my calves, Achilles, and shins would ache like crazy at first, but after a mile or a half-mile, the pain would start to fade. And when I recently played in a golf tournament, I unfortunately woke up with the most intense back spasms I've ever experienced. These little milestones are a good sign of sustained physical activities, despite the pain and discomfort, we power through to finish the fight. Resistance is real, my friend but it will all be well worth it! ✔️ Over the past seven years, I've been on a bit of a rollercoaster ride with my digital marketing agency. Through acquisitions and exploring different avenues for growth, I've discovered the power of e-commerce companies. By leveraging my skills in marketing and assembling awesome teams, I've seen firsthand how it can drive the bottom line for a business that I own and restart getting the e-commerce company back on track. ✔️ So, the way we work is pretty unique. The Marketing Collective is not into the whole buying-your-business-for-a-steal thing - that's just not our style. Instead, we aim to work alongside you as partners to increase the value of your business. By doing so, we can connect you with potential collaborators to bring even greater rewards upon exit. Key moments: [00:00:01] Intro: Upping the game of health and wealth [00:01:43] #TrueHealthUpdate: Resistance is real [00:02:35] #TrueWealthUpdate: Avenues to look at to financially grow [00:04:37] Acquisition challenges of owner-run businesses [00:05:56] Life-changing exits for the digital marketing space [00:09:35] The powerful cohort of The Marketing Collective [00:11:24] Dental marketing done right [00:14:00] Coaching vs. consulting: Choosing a different way to create impact ———————————————————————————————— Ed Weeks Jr. is a highly sought-after entrepreneur and investor. With more than 30 years of experience growing businesses, he helps entrepreneurs accelerate revenues through proven digital marketing strategies. He also advises business owners on unique mergers & acquisitions strategies that can dramatically scale their businesses. Connect with ED: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/edweeksjunior Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edweeksjunior/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdWeeksJr Website: https://edweeksjr.com/ #mergersandacquisitions #businessdevelopment #motivation

The "AFTER" is only as inspiring when you witness the "BEFORE." 👊🏼 It's tough trying to navigate this health and wealth journey, but I want to be transparent and share with you the ups and downs as they happen. I want to share the struggle of getting there. This is all about showcasing the process, so let's get started. ▶️ Let's Journey on the Path to True Health & Wealth ✔️Turning pain into power. It's tough to push through these challenges on my health and wealth journey, but I really want to document the process as it unfolds. I don't want to wait half the year to show you when I hit a milestone, like losing 50 pounds, selling my agency, or growing my e-commerce business to $1,000,000 a year. Join me as I take you through the hustle and grind it takes to get there. ✔️I've been inspired to use my expertise within the digital marketing world to assist other businesses in growing their revenue streams and, ultimately, achieving exits with higher multiples than they could ever do alone. After some collaboration with my two partners, I'm thrilled to announce our exciting new partnership! ✔️The Marketing Collective is a super exciting way to help digital agency owners successfully exit their businesses with up to 4x higher returns. In the next few decades, 20 million small business owners will be ready to sell their businesses. And with The Marketing Collective, we're shaking things up by redefining the exit process, starting with digital marketing agencies. We want to empower owners to receive the payoff they truly deserve. ✔️It's your time to shine, #agencyowners in the US, Europe, and Canada! If you're making up to $1M in profit and considering an exit, we're here to help. Or maybe you know someone who would benefit? Spread the word and tell them to apply now! Visit www.tmc.club today and join us as we make history together! Key moments: [00:00:24] Intro: Weigh-in update [00:03:25] The grind of wealth - Ed's entrepreneurial journey [00:05:54] Commit to getting into the grassroots, the "riches are in the niches" [00:08:18] Turning around an e-commerce business [00:09:47] Announcing another exciting opportunity [00:10:53] What is The Marketing Collective or TMC Club? [00:14:31] Showcasing the grind before the end result #mergersandacquisitions #businessdevelopment #motivation

Hey, everybody. Weeks Weekly is coming back to you with a complete and utter change of pace. WHY? I've been taking a closer look at my podcast, and the amazing guests and information I've been sharing, and I've realized that it's time for a change. I want to get into a different direction and get into a groove that is simple. It's about being authentically me and the challenges I'm facing right now. Let's dive into this new direction together, shall we? ✔️ Let's make those big generational changes that have an impact well beyond us. The revamp for Weeks Weekly is what I do for myself, but also with the hope of helping others facing similar personal and business struggles. By building a community and tribe that understands that regardless of age - whether you're 35, 45, or even 52 - life's challenges such as addictions, unhealthy choices, and feeling undervalued, can all be overcome. ✔️ Overcoming resistance to change. It's pretty funny, isn't it? When you finally decide to change, every fiber in your being pushes back. And it's not just your body - even your environment resists change. ✔️ Commit to pursuing optimal health and optimal wealth daily. Starting from now, the Weeks Weekly will revolve around achieving better health and wealth. To be honest, I became quite complacent and lost my way when my business slowed down. I am now ready to get back on track and excited to share this journey with you all. ✔️ Be grateful to people you have a common future and don't dwell with those you have a common past. As a business owner and a game changer, focus on people that inspire you and push you to become your best. You also have to accept that you can't hold onto the people from your past. Some will be with you on your new journey, and some won't - and that's okay. ✔️ It takes courage and determination to become THE ONE. Business leader and motivational speaker Ed Mylett often speaks how people around us look to us for hope and inspiration therefore we must believe that we must pull through no matter our struggles and use our lives as an example to help others lead better lives, too. WATCH this episode of Weeks Weekly ▶️ Weekly Check In - Time for a Change! Key moments: [00:00:00] Intro: Weekly check in and announcement of podcast revamp [00:01:11] The struggle is real at 52 [00:02:19] Losing the weight [00:05:43] The grind to better health, better wealth [00:07:22] The unexpected message [00:09:06] Addiction is a real and messy thing [00:11:52] The inspiration of becoming The One [00:14:43] You can't be concerned with the people that you have a common past with ———————————————————————————————— Ed Weeks Jr. is a highly sought-after entrepreneur and investor. With more than 30 years of experience growing businesses, he helps entrepreneurs accelerate revenues through proven digital marketing strategies. He also advises business owners on unique mergers & acquisitions strategies that can dramatically scale their businesses. Learn more about https://edweeksjr.com/ Know more about ED's company https://hvmediagroup.com/ #realtalk #authenticity #motivation

In this episode, Ed Weeks Jr. shares his top 10 must-read books for every entrepreneur. He explains how these books offer valuable insights into business strategy, leadership, innovation, and personal development. Key takeaways from the episode include: [00:00:34] The Lean Startup Methodology emphasizes testing and learning in product development [00:01:01] Good to Great by James Collins identifies key factors that distinguish great companies from good ones [00:01:32] The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton Christensen explains why established companies often struggle to innovate [00:02:03] The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey introduces seven habits that can help individuals become more effective in their personal and professional lives [00:02:32] Zero to One by Peter Thiel offers insights on building businesses that create something new and valuable [00:02:56] The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz shares insights on leadership, management, and dealing with tough situations [00:03:19] The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander offers a unique perspective on leadership, creativity, and innovation [00:03:49] Start With Why by Simon Sinek explains how great leaders inspire action by starting with why [00:04:11] Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman explores two modes of thinking that govern decision making [00:04:27] The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan offers a powerful lesson on productivity and focus Ed concludes by urging listeners to add these books to their reading lists and library. ———————————————————————————————— Ed Weeks Jr. is a highly sought-after entrepreneur and investor. With more than 30 years of experience growing businesses, he helps entrepreneurs accelerate revenues through proven digital marketing strategies. He also advises business owners on unique mergers & acquisitions strategies that can dramatically scale their businesses. Know more about ED's company https://hvmediagroup.com/ #entrepreneur #leadership #innovation #productivity #personaldevelopment #mustreadbooks #businessstrategy #focus #decisionmaking #creativity

In this episode of the Week's Weekly, Ed Weeks Jr. talks about the top 10 AI tools for small businesses to utilize. He emphasizes how AI is revolutionizing the way we do business, and how it can help automate processes, streamline operations, and ultimately increase efficiency and profits.

Here are some of the key takeaways from the episode:

[00:01:00] Chatfuel: An AI-powered chatbot platform that can help automate customer service and sales processes.

[00:02:12] Grammarly: An AI-powered writing assistant that can help small businesses ensure that their written content is error-free and engaging.

[00:03:04] Salesforce Einstein: An AI-powered CRM tool that can help small businesses automate their sales and marketing processes, gain insights into customer behavior, and predict leads that are most likely to convert.

[00:03:43] Zoom: A video conferencing tool that incorporates AI-powered features such as background noise cancellation and speaker tracking, allowing teams to communicate and collaborate seamlessly regardless of location.

[00:04:18] Canva: An AI-powered design tool that can help small businesses create professional-looking graphics and marketing materials without the need for a dedicated designer.

[00:04:58] OpenAI: An AI research organization that offers a variety of AI-powered tools and services, including language processing and predictive analytics.

[00:05:28] X.AI: An AI-powered virtual assistant that can help small businesses schedule meetings and appointments, automate the scheduling process, and eliminate the need for back-and-forth emails.

[00:06:04] Zoho CRM: An affordable AI-powered CRM that can help small businesses manage customer relationships, track leads, automate workflows, and gain insights into customer behavior all from one platform.

[00:06:47] Sage Intacct: An AI-powered financial management platform that can help small businesses manage finances, automate processes, and make data-driven decisions.

[00:07:26] Twilio: An AI-powered communication platform that can help small businesses build and manage communication channels such as SMS, voice, and video, and automate all customer communication.

Overall, these tools can truly help small businesses automate all their processes, improve customer experiences, and ultimately drive profits!

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Ed Weeks Jr. is a highly sought-after entrepreneur and investor. With more than 30 years of experience growing businesses, he helps entrepreneurs accelerate revenues through proven digital marketing strategies. He also advises business owners on unique mergers & acquisitions strategies that can dramatically scale their businesses.

Know more about ED's company https://hvmediagroup.com/

#artificialintelligence #networking #relationshipbuilding

In this episode of the Week's Weekly, Ed Weeks Jr. shares the best resources for AI and marketing. He begins by introducing how AI is changing the face of marketing and providing new tools and techniques that help small businesses reach their target audiences more effectively.

Here are the key takeaways:

[00:01:22] The book "AI for Marketing and Product Innovation" by A.K. Pradeep provides a comprehensive overview of how AI can be used for marketing and product innovation, including case studies of companies that have successfully implemented AI in their marketing strategies.

[00:02:08] The Marketing A.I. Institute is an online resource that provides news, insights, and practical tips on how to use AI in marketing. They cover topics such as chatbots, personalization, and predictive analytics, and offer a certification program in AI for marketing professionals or small business owners.

[00:02:53] The Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute is dedicated to helping marketers and small business owners understand and implement AI in their strategies, offering a variety of resources including articles, webinars, podcasts, events, and a certification program for AI-powered marketing automation.

[00:03:32] EMARSYS is a marketing platform that uses AI to help businesses personalize their marketing campaigns. They offer a variety of tools, including email marketing, mobile marketing, and social media marketing, and use AI to analyze customer data and provide personalized recommendations.

[00:04:02] Phrasee is an AI-powered platform that helps businesses optimize their email subject lines, headlines, and social media posts. They use natural language generation technology to create compelling copy that resonates with the audience and offer a variety of metrics to track the success of each campaign.

Ed concludes by emphasizing how AI is an exciting technology transforming the world of marketing and how using these resources can help businesses stay up to date with the latest developments and techniques in AI marketing.

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Ed Weeks Jr. is a highly sought-after entrepreneur and investor. With more than 30 years of experience growing businesses, he helps entrepreneurs accelerate revenues through proven digital marketing strategies. He also advises business owners on unique mergers & acquisitions strategies that can dramatically scale their businesses.

Know more about ED's company https://hvmediagroup.com/

#artificialintelligence #networking #relationshipbuilding

In this episode of The Week's Weekly, Ed Weeks Jr. discusses the current benefits of AI for marketing.

AI has revolutionized the marketing industry, and its benefits are being increasingly recognized by businesses across various industries.

Key takeaways:

[00:00:53] Personalization and targeting are one of the most significant benefits of AI for marketing. It allows businesses to analyze customer data quickly, create targeted and personalized marketing campaigns, and deliver the right message to the right customer at the exact right time, ultimately improving customer engagement and loyalty.

[00:01:36] Automation is another key benefit of AI for marketing, as it saves marketers and small business owners time and allows them to focus on higher-value tasks such as strategy and analysis.

[00:02:08] Predictive analytics can help identify trends and patterns in customer behavior, allowing informed decisions about marketing strategy, forecasting sales and revenue, and optimizing marketing campaigns for better results.

[00:02:45] Chatbots are a great example of how AI is transforming marketing, as they can provide 24/7 customer service and support, answer customer queries and even assist with sales efforts, which improves the customer experience and frees up staff to focus on other tasks.

[00:03:10] Data analysis is another significant benefit of AI for marketing, as it can analyze vast amounts of data accurately, providing valuable insights into customer behavior, preferences, and trends, which can help make more informed decisions around marketing strategy, ultimately improving ROI and customer satisfaction.

WATCH this episode of 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙨 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙡𝙮 ▶️ AI for Small Business Marketing

#artificialintelligence #smallbusiness #marketing

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Ed Weeks Jr. is a highly sought-after entrepreneur and investor. With more than 30 years of experience growing businesses, he helps entrepreneurs accelerate revenues through proven digital marketing strategies. He also advises business owners on unique mergers & acquisitions strategies that can dramatically scale their businesses.

Learn more about Ed's company: https://hvmediagroup.com/

There is a lot of buzz around Artificial Intelligence from the content we view on our screens daily. It seems to be rousing two distinct reactions – enthusiasm and fear.

In this episode, I sit down with system-thinking expert and high-performance coach Hassan Bash as we talk about what it means for marketing, the trends we are seeing, and how to preserve the real when everything can be faked.

✔️ Clarity is always king. There are so many opportunities and options today that it can get confusing to choose as an entrepreneur. Every new system and tool that comes up promises the best solutions. Knowing what you want and the direction you want to take diminishes the overwhelm and allows you to focus on the things that work for your company and you.

✔️ It's not about AI as a tool; it's about us and how we use it.

To gain perspective on using artificial intelligence to further creativity, one must consider that it still takes a human to ask the right questions necessary for successful implementation. The relationship between us, AI, creativity, and efficiency allows us to unlock accelerated progress.

✔️ As we become more comfortable going into large venues, participating in networking events and masterminds now will make the soundest investment for your business. You may not relate to everyone you meet during an event, but it is still possible to come away with one significant connection that may be beneficial.

WATCH this episode of 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙨 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙡𝙮 ▶️ Maintaining Authenticity in the AI World

Key moments:

[00:00:01] Introduction: Welcome to Weeks Weekly

[01:39] Get to know Hassan Bash

[03:01] Struggling with the lack of clarity

[06:01] The AI bug

[10:47] Exciting new AI tools

[15:49] Real vs. fake. Regulations around AI

[19:40] People are paying for speed

[21:35] Relationships and in-person networking

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Hassan Bash is a highly accomplished Saudi-American high-performance coach, consultant, and scalable business advisor with expertise in system thinking. With a proven track record of helping founders and companies increase productivity and profits, Hassan is a sought-after expert in his field. He has been featured in several reputable media outlets, including Fox News, USA Today, CNBC, and has been the youngest speaker at business conferences like Digital Marketer, Sigma Dubai, and Sigma Malta.

Hassan is passionate about fostering personal development through a healthy growth mindset and leaves a lasting impact on his clients' personal and professional lives. He focuses on helping executives, entrepreneurs, and teams from diverse backgrounds, including the Middle East, Europe, and the United States.

With his extensive expertise in coaching and consulting, Hassan provides valuable insights to clients that help them achieve their goals and objectives using a systems thinking approach.

Connect with Hassan:

Website: https://hassanbash.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hassanbashofficial

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hassan___bash

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hassan__bash/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hassan__bash

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Thirty years in entrepreneurship taught me how to see the very best value for a business and how to get it. From my experience, there's loads of over-promising, and only some of those who set out to sell their companies actually do.

✔️ With all the noise, B.S., and overpromises in the business world, staying connected with other business owners is crucial. Growing an expansive network offers combined opportunities to maximize an exit plan. The key is having a team and a great network to get the best possible price for your business when it's time to move on.

✔️ Many organizations we consulted with went down the broker route, and the desired outcome wasn't realized. There have been cases where the projected sale amount was high, but it still didn't end up selling, leaving everyone frustrated. It is wise to wait to sell and focus on talking to buyers who will accept your asking price.

✔️ If you had the opportunity to get more money out of your business by partnering with the right group, would you take it? Of course, you would. Many owners know their business isn't worth a lot but think about the possibilities when you join a bigger venture. Find the right partner and discover what your business is really worth.

Let's talk! Send your company info to [email protected] 📩

WATCH this episode of 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙨 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙡𝙮. ▶️ How To Maximize An Exit Plan

Key moments:

[00:01] Introduction: Welcome back to Weeks Weekly

[01:33] The benefits of coming together to potentially have us all meet our exit goals a lot sooner

[04:29] Overpricing and brokers

[07:24] The real disconnect

[10:26] A very glaring trend and opportunity in buying/selling

[12:31] Work with the big ones in our space, increase your value and participate in fun roll-ups

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If you are looking to capitalize on the ever-evolving landscape of the digital marketing industry, mergers & acquisitions offer your business the opportunity to benefit from synergistic efforts and establish a greater competitive edge.

This means clients can be sold additional services and improve revenue potential significantly. How can you make this possible for your business?

✔️ Use a lot of creative financing structures when you look at buying a potential company.

When encountering a potential business where a single client provides 60% of your revenue, an inventive option is to create an arrangement where you earn in rather than earn out. This allows you to leverage your agency's strengths and sell to this client further. Doing so would enhance the value of the acquisition considerably.

✔️ Talent acquisitions in the marketing space

We are focusing our M&A efforts in the digital space by building and expanding teams and directly reaching out to agency owners. Our aim is not to have the owners completely leave the business but to provide them with a larger vision and help them to make more money in the future.

✔️ The true ability to say no to a deal is the greatest negotiating strength that you can ever have.

If you are confident in the value of your business to the extent of still wanting to keep a stake in it, many options are open. When negotiating, stand in your conviction and set your own terms further down the line.

✔️ Improve your profits & your bottom line.

When it comes to operating a business, there are two primary courses of action to consider, particularly working on the possibility of being acquired:

🔵 Growth mode

🔵 Acquisition mode

Which approach do you employ in running your company?

Learn more in this new episode of 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙨 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙡𝙮 — Media, Marketing, and M&As with Josh Hoffman.

Key moments:

[00:00:01] Introduction: Welcome to Weeks Weekly

[02:25] Our guest, M&A Pioneer Josh Hoffman, talks about how moving from the sales world into the M&A world gets easier and requires the same skill set

[11:59] Ed covers how to use a lot of creative financing structures when you look at buying a potential company

[19:31] Josh explains why we need brokers. Small and medium-sized businesses need more resources even to explore the idea of being acquired because it's a full-time job.

[23:31] Understand why the true ability to say no to a deal is the greatest negotiating strength that you can ever have

[00:26:51] Ed on his goal of helping businesses continue growing and becoming all exit ready.

[32:16] Josh reminds biz owners that if they're looking to sell in 1 to 3 years, it's just going to be more of a headache to fix your financials later than it would be now

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Josh Hoffman has a wealth of work experience in various roles: sales, business development, and M&A pioneer.

In 2015, Josh founded and became CEO of GamePlan. In 2020, he cofounded and became Head of Sales & BD at QueryStax, which was acquired by Moonshot Brands in 2021. In 2021, he became the Owner of Redner Consulting, and in 2022, he became a Business Development Executive at Moonshot Brands.

He currently hosts The Masters of Marketing Agency Podcast, featuring veteran marketing agency owners who share their experiences, mistakes, and successes along their journey.

If you want to acquire or sell your company or would love an introduction, reach out to Josh on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhoffman610/

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