Marketing Speak

According to Kevin Indig, there's a big difference between theoretical robustness and practical application among all the algorithms that Google potentially uses. But in the end, it's all about the result. Kevin leads SEO at Shopify. He's also the Growth Memo newsletter creator and the Tech Bound podcast host. In this Marketing Speak episode, Kevin and I discuss the importance of experts sharing their knowledge, research, and data to advance the practice of SEO. So tune in and geek out on this value-packed conversation! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/352.

Today's guest transitioned from being a productivity expert to being a joint venture expert. He used the traction he got as a productivity expert and his IT and systems background to systematize the JV process from relationship building to booking to executing the promotions. He then made it his mission to empower people to build amazing relationships that lead to large impact, dependable revenue and an amazing quality of life through Joint Ventures. Charles Byrd is a human lead magnet, super-connector, frictionless system ms expert, and world-renowned expert on Joint Venture (JV) partnerships. He's the author of the Amazon bestseller, Internet Marketing Secrets. He has been featured in Forbes, ABC News, SiriusXM, and the National Speakers Association. He was also a past guest on my other podcast, Get Yourself Optimized, where we geeked out on Evernote (episode 186). Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/351.

My guest for today has been in the business for decades. Through his experience and knowledge, he was able to put up several companies in different industries. Unfortunately, some of these businesses failed, but these failures and obstacles made him more resilient as an entrepreneur. Kevin Lee co-founded Didit, a leading digital-first marketing firm in 1996. He also founded GivingForward.org, a cause marketing nonprofit focused on generating revenue for other nonprofits. Previously to Giving Forward, Kevin founded We-Care, a cause marketing platform that generated over $8 million for nonprofits, becoming the "inspiration" for Amazon SMILE ($350 million in donations). Kevin is also the CEO of the eMarketing Association. In addition, he invents marketing technology solutions for Didit clients, has written four books, spoken at more than 500 events, and published 700+ articles on marketing. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/350.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is an important part of marketing your business. This process will allow your site to increase visibility when people search for products or services related to your business in search engines. However, many business owners are still confused about what SEO is and what it does. It was amazing to be on David Newman's Do It! Marketing Podcast and share my knowledge on SEO. In this episode, I gave a crash course on better SEO practices and where it should be applied. I also shared how I structured my business and service offerings to tailor toward clients of different sizes, budgets, and needs. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/4-A.

Today, I am joined with usability consultant Steve Krug. Steve is the author of Don't Make Me Think, the most recommended book for anyone who wants to learn about user experience (UX), and Rocket Surgery Made Easy, a usability testing handbook. His books were based on the 25+ years he spent as a usability consultant for various clients like Apple, Bloomberg.com, Lexus.com, NPR, and the International Monetary Fund. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/349. 

Joining me on today's show is Lee Benson, the founder and CEO of Execute to Win, or ETW. He'll be sharing his MIND Methodology. MIND is an acronym that stands for Most Important Number and Drivers. It's a simple, sustainable system that improves business results through better alignment, decision-making, and accountability. And you're going to learn all about it! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/347. 

It's great to talk at the BrightonSEO Conference, one of the world's most popular and biggest search marketing conferences. During the conference, I discussed the four critical elements for the perfect keyword strategy and some examples of picking the wrong keywords. I also shared some free and paid tools to help your keyword research. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/BE3. 

Today, I am joined by Jason Moffatt - an internet marketing coach, copywriter, ex-private eye, stand-up comedian, father of two including an autistic child, surfer, snowboarder, magician, amateur mycologist, health and yoga enthusiast, dog lover, and so much more. He's basically a Jack of 5000 trades. Jason has been teaching entrepreneurs how to leverage the power of the internet in unique and out-of-the-box ways for over 17 years. In this episode, Jason shares how he became interested in internet marketing and transformed himself into an agent of good and light. He also talks about some out-of-the-box ways that copywriting and marketing can attract an audience. Aside from that, he talks about how he started flipping NFTs and some tips on how to vet an NFT project - whether it's legit or not. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/347. 

It's amazing how technology advances very fast, especially the internet. And everyone needs to be adaptable to these changes. According to today's guest, every business owner should never expect that things will be the same in their business as they were five or ten years ago. My guest, Carolyn Ketchum, was a guest on my other podcast, Get Yourself Optimized, about five years ago. She also worked with me as my rockstar virtual assistant. Carolyn is a photographer, the mastermind behind the popular keto blog, All Day I Dream About Food, and a best-selling author of The Ultimate Guide to Keto Baking. A major carnivore and an unrepentant sweet tooth, she is devoted to creating innovative and delicious low-carb recipes that don't sacrifice flavor. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/346. 

Today's guest, Stephen Steers, has consulted, advised, and led workshops for more than 500 companies from 25 countries. As a result, he learned that effective sales is about listening, learning, and connecting through stories. According to him, the better you articulate your story, the more your audience will resonate with you. In this episode, Stephen talks about leveraging your stories to get your customers excited and compel them to buy. He shares some of his tips and tricks on starting a conversation at a networking event or a conference, and how to be memorable to the people you meet. He also explains the framework he developed called Superpower Storytelling. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/345.