Perfectly Mentored with Jason Portnoy

You could be a great marketer or have amazing business skills, but to keep up with your closest competitors, or even pull ahead, there’s one more trait you need to have… You must be a fighter!In this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Anik Singal and Jason provide invaluable business and marketing insights to help YOU emerge victorious in this highly competitive industry. You don’t want to miss this!Topics Covered  Anik's story [2:24]On asking (and accepting) help [11:32]What to focus on [28:54]On what 99% of success is [33:13] Why surrounding yourself with the right people is the key [38:26]The future of business [41:35]On the redefinition of "wealth" [47:16] Want to work with Jason one-on-one? Click HereConnect with Jason PortnoyWebsiteInstagramTikTokLike the episode? Watch and support us on YouTube.Visit us also on Apple Podcasts! Help us spread the word by subscribing and leaving a review—we appreciate your feedback!

“Ask Jason” is a new weekly segment where JPORT Media founder Jason Portnoy responds to questions submitted by our listeners. This week, we’re diving into a handful of relevant topics for small business owners, especially those in the marketing and e-commerce spaces. In this value-packed episode of The Perfectly Mentored Podcast’s weekly Q&A Show, Jason touches upon a variety of topics from traffic sources to improving your marketing approach and balancing your time.Trust us, you won’t want to miss this one! And if you’re looking for some answers to your own questions, send them in. We might just feature them in our next episode! Topics Covered  How many traffic sources should I start with for my new business? [1:03]Trying to figure out the right decision for my marketing, but there are so many options. Where do I begin? [2:40]Single mom trying to grow my business. But the more I try to grow it, the more I have to stop because it interferes with family. How do you balance? [4:12]Once you start scaling and expand beyond one channel or campaign, and you want to measure efficiency, what is the main ROI metric that you focus on? ROAS? [6:28]What’s the most important metric as a business owner that I should be looking at? Revenue? Profit? Retention? [7:53]Which platform do you think is the most difficult to advertise on right now? [12:30]Want to work with Jason one-on-one? Click HereConnect with Jason PortnoyWebsiteInstagramTikTokLike the episode? Watch and support us on YouTube.Visit us also on Apple Podcasts! Help us spread the word by subscribing and leaving a review—we appreciate your feedback!

“Ask Jason” is a new weekly segment where JPORT Media founder Jason Portnoy responds to questions submitted by our listeners. This week, we’re diving into a handful of relevant topics for small business owners, including those in the marketing and e-commerce spaces. In this value-packed episode of The Perfectly Mentored Podcast’s weekly Q&A Show, Jason touches upon a variety of topics from debunking popular marketing advice and paid media to how to make sure you build a business for growth.Trust us, you won’t want to miss this one! And if you’re looking for some answers to your own questions, send them in. We might just feature them in our next episode! Topics Covered  What do I need, as far as apps, software, etc., to grow my e-commerce business? [00:34]Whose content do you listen to the most? [2:23]Do you think I have to spend a lot of money on paid media to start and grow my business? [4:38]I’m looking to buy more courses, which do you recommend? [8:26]What is one piece of advice that seems to be very popular right now in the marketing world but you think is actually awful? [10:08]How did you get Grant Cardone? [12:36]Where is your main platform engagement-wise? [14:50]Want to work with Jason one-on-one? Click HereConnect with Jason PortnoyWebsiteInstagramTikTokLike the episode? Watch and support us on YouTube.Visit us also on Apple Podcasts! Help us spread the word by subscribing and leaving a review—we appreciate your feedback!

“Ask Jason” is a new weekly segment where JPORT Media founder Jason Portnoy responds to questions submitted by our listeners. This week, we’re diving into a handful of relevant topics for small business owners, including those in the marketing and e-commerce spaces. In this value-packed episode of The Perfectly Mentored Podcast’s weekly Q&A Show, Jason touches upon a variety of topics from dealing with head-scratching clients and increasing your prices to essential business skills to have.Trust us, you won’t want to miss this one! And if you’re looking for some answers to your own questions, send them in. We might just feature them in our next episode! Topics Covered  The clients I have are massive time-suckers and they aren’t respectful and don’t pay on time. Aside from firing all of them, what can I do? [0:35]I’m worried about the economy and what that will do for my business. How are you handling it? [3:10]How do I increase prices as a freelancer on a saturated platform like Upwork? Do you have any tips? [5:08]What are some of your favorite business books? [8:02]What’s the most important skill you need to have to become better at business? [10:00]What are three things I can do right now to get more customers? [11:46]Want to work with Jason one-on-one? Click HereConnect with Jason PortnoyWebsiteInstagramTikTokLike the episode? Watch and support us on YouTube.Visit us also on Apple Podcasts! Help us spread the word by subscribing and leaving a review—we appreciate your feedback!

“Ask Jason” is a new weekly segment where JPORT Media founder Jason Portnoy responds to questions submitted by our listeners. This week, we’re diving into a handful of relevant topics for small business owners, including those in the marketing and e-commerce spaces. In this value-packed episode of The Perfectly Mentored Podcast’s weekly Q&A Show, Jason touches upon a variety of topics from online marketing to getting better at sales calls, plus some vital 2023 predictions for ads.Trust us, you won’t want to miss this one! And if you’re looking for some answers to your own questions, send them in. We might just feature them in our next episode! Topics Covered  If you had to start today from the beginning, how would you proceed marketing online? And which tactics would you focus on or ignore? [0:46]I want to do marketing and hire someone, but I’ve been burned in the past. Any advice? [2:45]How do I get better at sales calls when I have a hard time getting over rejection? [4:30]What do you see working with ads right now? In 2023, what’s the key to succeed? [9:08]What’s the biggest mistake that you see newbies make with Facebook ads? [10:35]What’s your biggest fear? [13:33]What would you choose: opportunity for business or your dream job? [16:45]Want to work with Jason one-on-one? Click HereConnect with Jason PortnoyWebsiteInstagramTikTokLike the episode? Watch and support us on YouTube.Visit us also on Apple Podcasts! Help us spread the word by subscribing and leaving a review—we appreciate your feedback!

“Ask Jason” is a new weekly segment where JPORT Media founder Jason Portnoy responds to questions submitted by our listeners. This week, we’re diving into a handful of relevant topics for small business owners, including those in the marketing and e-commerce spaces. In this value-packed episode of The Perfectly Mentored Podcast’s weekly Q&A Show, Jason touches upon a variety of topics from creating the right content, to improving your ad copy and maximizing paid ads.Trust us, you won’t want to miss this one! And if you’re looking for some answers to your own questions, send them in. We might just feature them in our next episode! Topics Covered  How do you come up with the content you want to make to achieve your goals? [0:45]What’s your plan for the future? [3:30]I want to quit my job and start my own business but I’m scared. I’m afraid to make the jump. Any advice? [4:40]How do you find a safe life? What are the ways for having a safe life? [10:19]I want to start advertising on Facebook. What is the budget I need to begin? [10:50]I want to make my ad copy better. Any advice on where I can focus my attention? Specifically Facebook ads. [14:36]I’m trying to make paid ads work, but I’m just not finding success. Maybe it’s time to give up on it. Does it work for everyone? [17:17]When it comes to online marketing, what is the number one thing people should know? [21:48]Want to work with Jason one-on-one? Click HereConnect with Jason PortnoyWebsiteInstagramTikTokLike the episode? Watch and support us on YouTube.Visit us also on Apple Podcasts! Help us spread the word by subscribing and leaving a review—we appreciate your feedback!

“Ask Jason” is a new weekly segment where JPORT Media founder Jason Portnoy responds to questions submitted by our listeners. This week, we’re diving into a handful of relevant topics for small business owners, including those in the marketing and e-commerce spaces. In this value-packed episode of The Perfectly Mentored Podcast’s weekly Q&A Show, Jason touches upon a variety of topics from attracting potential employees, to customer retention and winning mindset shifts for business.Trust us, you won’t want to miss this one! And if you’re looking for some answers to your own questions, send them in. We might just feature them in our next episode! Topics Covered  I’m struggling to find people to hire. What can I do to attract potential candidates? [0:58]I can generate leads but I can’t retain customers. What are some strategies I can implement to increase customer retention? [3:22]I feel like I’m running my business too passively, and it’s hindering me from scaling. What mindset shifts can I make to be more competitive? [6:05]How can I better understand my target audience's psychology to increase brand awareness? [7:32]My business is growing faster than I expected. What can I do to keep up the pace? [9:34]How can I raise funds to start my dream business? [11:35]How do you start a new business to be successful? [14:08]Want to work with Jason one-on-one? Click HereConnect with Jason PortnoyWebsiteInstagramTikTokLike the episode? Watch and support us on YouTube.Visit us also on Apple Podcasts! Help us spread the word by subscribing and leaving a review—we appreciate your feedback!

In this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Jarrod Glandt (President of Grant Cardone Enterprises) rejoins Jason Portnoy to tackle topics like setting goals, building your money mindset, working with the right people, and the upcoming Unbreakable ChallengeYou know a conversation is good when it makes life-changing advice sound easy and simple. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or not, tune in to gain some amazing insights! Topics Covered  Your first meeting with Grant? [1:12]Becoming a "Salesperson" [3:38]On celebrating results [8:57]The biggest holdback for entrepreneurs? [11:44]On the importance of consistency [18:20]On playing old rules in a new game [29:11]Grant's Unbreakable Challenge [41:01]How do you build a following like Grant Cardone’s? [46:05]Want to work with Jason one-on-one? Click HereConnect with Jarrod GlandtInstagramThe Unbreakable Challenge 2023Connect with Jason PortnoyWebsiteInstagramTikTokLike the episode? Watch and support us on YouTube.Visit us also on Apple Podcasts! Help us spread the word by subscribing and leaving a review—we appreciate your feedback!

“Ask Jason” is a new weekly segment where JPORT Media founder Jason Portnoy responds to questions submitted by our listeners. This week, we’re diving into a handful of relevant topics for small business owners, including those in the marketing and e-commerce spaces. In this value-packed episode of The Perfectly Mentored Podcast’s weekly Q&A Show, Jason touches upon a variety of topics from time management and starting a podcast to hiring the right people—and even Jason’s favorite work destination.Trust us, you won’t want to miss this one! And if you’re looking for some answers to your own questions, send them in. We might just feature them in our next episode!Get notified when Jason goes live and submit your questions by CLICKING HERE Topics Covered  What do you read in order to stay up-to-date on marketing and for business? [0:33]I want to hit a million in sales in 2023. What’s the best way to scale to do that? [6:57]I can’t get more than a 2x ROAs on my Facebook ad. I feel like Facebook just may not be the right place to advertise anymore. What are your thoughts? [11:33]I’m in a dry spell with my sales calls right now. I keep trying to convince them, but they don’t get it. Any advice? [19:33]We are struggling with finding creative that resonates with our audience and performs well on Facebook. What type of creatives work best? [23:50]What do you feel is the most important part of your daily routine that sets you up for success each day? [26:01]Want to work with Jason one-on-one? Click HereConnect with Jason PortnoyWebsiteInstagramTikTokLike the episode? Watch and support us on YouTube

Writing copy is the most undervalued and yet most important skill in marketing.  In this episode, Jason brought in a master.Alex Cattoni is a world-class writer and entrepreneur. In 2019, she created The Copy Posse, a boutique agency, online academy, and a thriving community of passionate copywriters!  In this insightful episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Alex Cattoni joins Jason and brings with her a vast wealth of actionable copywriting tips and tricks. Tune in now and ignite your business with words that work!Topics Covered  What has been the biggest change in copywriting? [4:10]Who had the biggest impact on you? [7:58]Thoughts on AI services like ChatGPT and impact on advertising [12:03]The importance of having an irresistible offer and how to craft one [20:12]Dealing with imposter syndrome [30:32]What are "triggers" in copy and some examples of great ones? [36:55]What’s the right way to ethically use persuasion in ad copy? [42:04] What elements of writing copy do you use for video? [45:04]What’s your storytelling process? [47:25]Examples of some really good hooks/hook formulas? [51:25]Connect with Alex CattoniWebsiteYoutubeInstagram Connect with Jason PortnoyWebsiteInstagramTikTokLike the episode? Watch and support us on YouTube