The Long Game

Allie Decker, David Ly Khim, Alex Birkett
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Oct 11, 2023 • 1h 1min

Connecting Dots as a Generalist, Going from Product to CMO, and Lessons Growing in a Mature Category with Shay Howe (ActiveCampaign)

In this episode, Shay Howe, the Chief Marketing Officer at ActiveCampaign. They discuss Shay's background in product design and engineering and how it has influenced his approach to marketing. Shay emphasizes the value of being a generalist and problem solver and shares insights on hiring and managing a marketing team. They also explore the importance of strategic decision-making, self-awareness, and customer focus in driving company success. The conversation touches on topics such as automation, creativity in marketing, and the use of AI. The episode concludes with both hosts expressing their gratitude for the engaging conversation.TopicsThe importance of product-led growthTransitioning from generalists to specialists The importance of prioritization and trade-offsMitigating conflicts caused by different working stylesGrowth in a mature market Product innovation and word-of-mouthThe risk of inaction in marketingUsing AI for Data Analysis AI in Marketing AutomationThe importance of automation in business Using behavioral and intent-based personalizationShow LinksVisit ActiveCampaignConnect with Shay Howe on LinkedInConnect with Alex Birkett on LinkedIn and TwitterConnect with Omniscient Digital on LinkedIn or TwitterPast guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEOShould You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?How Do Growth and Content Overlap?Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:Twitter: @beomniscientLinkedin: Be OmniscientListen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/
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Oct 6, 2023 • 42min

Kitchen Side: Nihilistic Funks, Losing Inspiration, and Google's Helpful Content Update

In this episode of Kitchen Side, we discuss various topics including the recent Google update, the importance of creating helpful content, the impact of SEO on traffic and leads, changes in work culture, experiences with LinkedIn, efficiency versus effectiveness, the shift in work culture and its impact on hiring and talent acquisition, and experiences with learning new skills and setting goals. We emphasize the importance of creating valuable content, having expertise and authority, and prioritizing genuine interests and passions. and also discuss the need for open communication, self-improvement, and nurturing work ethic and passion in individuals.TopicsThe impact of SEO on traffic and leads Changes in work culture The importance of creating helpful content Changes in work culture and the efficiency vs effectiveness debate The shift in work culture and impact on talent market The importance of communication and boundaries in work The importance of finding strengths and interestsFinding the perfect mix of strengths and interests Show LinksConnect with David Khim on LinkedIn and TwitterConnect with Alex Birkett on LinkedIn and TwitterConnect with Allie Decker on LinkedIn and TwitterConnect with Omniscient Digital on LinkedIn or TwitterWhat is Kitchen Side?One big benefit of running an agency or working at one is you get to see the “kitchen side” of many different businesses; their revenue, their operations, their automations, and their culture.You understand how things look from the inside and how that differs from the outside.You understand how the sausage is made. As an agency ourselves, we’re working both on growing our clients’ businesses as well as our own. This podcast is one project, but we also blog, make videos, do sales, and have quite a robust portfolio of automations and hacks to run our business.We want to take you behind the curtain, to the kitchen side of our business, to witness our brainstorms, discussions, and internal dialogues behind the public works that we ship.Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEOShould You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?How Do Growth and Content Overlap?Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:Twitter: @beomniscientLinkedin: Be OmniscientListen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/
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Oct 4, 2023 • 1h 5min

Back-to-Back Hypergrowth Companies, Growth Lessons from Piano and Classical Music, and Mass Scale Personalization with Olga Denisova

In this episode, Olga Denisova, an experienced marketer in hypergrowth companies discussed topics such as B2B marketing, foundational marketing activities, and the impact of personalization efforts on revenue. Olga also delved into their shared interests in medicine and classical music, discussing misconceptions about classical music and the challenges of playing the piano. She shared her experiences at Veeam and SEMrush, emphasizing the importance of clear responsibilities and onboarding processes in rapidly growing organizations.She also discussed the future of SEO, the importance of attribution models in marketing, and the effectiveness of personalization strategies. The conversation ended about imposter syndrome and the importance of self-awareness and continuous personal development.TopicsThe importance of focus and polishing Similarities in growth challengesSetting clear objectives and KPIs Matching personalities to different stages of companies The learning rate in fast-growing companies The future of SEO and its challengesThe importance of multi-touch attribution Personalization as a key marketing strategy Dynamic Content and Personalization The tendency to doubt and criticize oneself Market validation and feeling like an expert Show LinksConnect with Olga Denisova on LinkedInConnect with Alex Birkett on LinkedIn and TwitterConnect with Omniscient Digital on LinkedIn or TwitterPast guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEOShould You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?How Do Growth and Content Overlap?Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:Twitter: @beomniscientLinkedin: Be OmniscientListen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/
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Sep 29, 2023 • 48min

Kitchen Side: Team Offsites, SWOT Analyses, and Selfishness

In this episode of The Kitchen Side, the team reflects on their recent team offsite in Phoenix discusses various topics related to team retreats, preparation, and activities, and emphasizes the impact of meeting in person and the energy levels after the offsite. They discuss the importance of in-person interactions and the difference between offsite work and day-to-day work. They also talk about the balance between personal and professional content on social media. Additionally, they discuss the benefits of making decisions before the offsite, setting ambitious goals, embodying discipline over motivation, being honest and selfish in their work, and the importance of operating with integrity and self-awareness. They also touch on conducting a SWOT analysis and prioritizing strengths. The episode concludes with a discussion on checking the business model and ending the episode.TopicsThe balance between personal and professional content on social mediaMaking decisions and concrete steps before the offsiteSetting ambitious goals and learning from them The importance of discipline over motivationBalancing personal and professional content on social mediaThe importance of honest advice SWOT analysis and its role in business planningThe importance of agreements and addressing business threatsAdapting business strategy and revisiting strengths and weaknessesThe importance of diagnosing business models Show LinksConnect with David Khim on LinkedIn and TwitterConnect with Alex Birkett on LinkedIn and TwitterConnect with Allie Decker on LinkedIn and TwitterConnect with Omniscient Digital on LinkedIn or TwitterWhat is Kitchen Side?One big benefit of running an agency or working at one is you get to see the “kitchen side” of many different businesses; their revenue, their operations, their automations, and their culture.You understand how things look from the inside and how that differs from the outside.You understand how the sausage is made. As an agency ourselves, we’re working both on growing our clients’ businesses as well as our own. This podcast is one project, but we also blog, make videos, do sales, and have quite a robust portfolio of automations and hacks to run our business.We want to take you behind the curtain, to the kitchen side of our business, to witness our brainstorms, discussions, and internal dialogues behind the public works that we ship.Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEOShould You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?How Do Growth and Content Overlap?Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:Twitter: @beomniscientLinkedin: Be OmniscientListen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/
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Sep 27, 2023 • 1h 32min

From Wall Street to Creator, a $645,099 Business Pivot, Principled Marketing, and Combatting Inner Narratives with Khe Hy

In this episode with Khe Hy, founder of RadReads, is a conversation that goes beyond the usual topics of content, SEO, marketing, and tech. He discussed his journey of founding RadReads, his transition from Wall Street to being a full-time creator, and his tips on productivity. Khe spent 15 years working on Wall Street and was one of the youngest Managing Directors at BlackRock. He's been called Oprah for Millennials by CNN and the Wall Street Guru by Bloomberg and his work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, TedX, Barrons, Time Magazine, and Quartz.Khe also delved into introspection, questioning narratives, and the impact of coaching and emphasized the importance of self-reflection, personal freedom, and exploring deeper emotions. TopicsRad Reads and Living an Examined LifeUnderstanding business gamesThe tension of breaking societal narrativesThe discomfort of pain-based marketing in self-improvement contentAuthenticity and the "Oprah for Millennials" LabelThe power of luck and good timingThe four quadrants of workReframing tasks as dollar valuesThe game of real human connectionQuestioning societal narrativesThe Pivotal Moment and Trade-OffThe psychology of freedomUncovering inner thoughts and feelingsCarrying grief and its impact on actionsThe fallacy of the grass always being greenerShow LinksVisit RadReads and listen to their podcastConnect with Khe Hy on LinkedIn and TwitterConnect with David Khim on LinkedIn and TwitterConnect with Omniscient Digital on LinkedIn or TwitterSupercharge Your Productivity CourseThe magic of doing $10,000 per hour workThe $645,099 business pivotBook: When Things Fall ApartThe Work of Your Life | Khe Hy | #88 Reboot PodcastPast guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEOShould You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?How Do Growth and Content Overlap?Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:Twitter: @beomniscientLinkedin: Be OmniscientListen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/
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Sep 22, 2023 • 51min

Lindsay Tjepkema (Casted) on Doing More with Less, B2B Podcasting, and Human-Centric Marketing

In this episode, Lindsay Tjepkema, CEO and co-founder of Casted, a podcasting and video platform for B2B marketers discussed the importance of relationships in business, the evolution of B2B marketing, and the value of podcasting as a content format. Lindsay shared her experience running a services consultancy and how it taught her the importance of prioritizing relationships with customers. She also talked about the limitations of current podcast analytics and the need for more meaningful engagement metrics. She explained how Casted aims to provide B2B marketing teams with a platform to publish, syndicate, manage, and measure their audio and video content. She also touched on the challenges of measuring the value of podcasting and the future adoption of podcasts by B2B brands. Lindsay emphasized the human need for connection and the importance of leveraging conversations to create a unique bond between the listener and the brand. Lindsay believed that brands that prioritize human connection and use technology to enhance it will ultimately succeedTopicsThe push and pull of satisfying market demandThe evolution of B2B content marketingThe value of conversation and human connection in podcastingThe importance of evergreen contentThe need for long-term commitment to podcastingThe value of podcasting in B2B marketingChanging the marketing playbookThe importance of human involvement in content creationThe shift from growth at all costs to pragmatic actionThe importance of relationships and creativityStaying sharp through conversations and self-care Show LinksVisit CastedConnect with Lindsay Tjepkema on LinkedInConnect with Alex Birkett on LinkedIn and TwitterConnect with Omniscient Digital on LinkedIn or TwitterPast guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEOShould You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?How Do Growth and Content Overlap?Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:Twitter: @beomniscientLinkedin: Be OmniscientListen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/
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Sep 20, 2023 • 45min

Kitchen Side: Eating From a Smaller Plate (or Bloat is Bad, Actually)

In this episode, Omniscient Digital founders Alex Birkett, Allie Decker, and David Ly Khim discuss a LinkedIn post about stealing SEO traffic from a competitor using AI-generated content. They explore the moral implications and the impact on the internet and information ecosystem. The conversation then shifts to the importance of backlinks in SEO and the need to play the long game and talk about the effectiveness of gated content in B2B marketing and the use of quizzes as a conversion strategy. The concept of "eating from a smaller plate" is introduced, highlighting the benefits of setting constraints in business strategies. The episode concludes with a discussion on prioritization, productivity, and the value of constraints in achieving focused actions.TopicsMorality and Integrity of the ApproachMisunderstanding of Effective SEO StrategyContent Velocity vs. BacklinksThe Effectiveness of Turning Content into PDFsMisalignment of Search Intent and Qualified LeadsValue of Gated Content and Types Worth Investing inThe Importance of Audience Growth vs. Conversion StrategyUsing Mental Models to Improve ProfitabilityThe Benefits of Constraints in BusinessCreativity and Results with Limited ResourcesShow LinksConnect with David Khim on LinkedIn and TwitterConnect with Alex Birkett on LinkedIn and TwitterConnect with Allie Decker on LinkedIn and TwitterConnect with Omniscient Digital on LinkedIn or TwitterWhat is Kitchen Side?One big benefit of running an agency or working at one is you get to see the “kitchen side” of many different businesses; their revenue, their operations, their automations, and their culture.You understand how things look from the inside and how that differs from the outside.You understand how the sausage is made. As an agency ourselves, we’re working both on growing our clients’ businesses as well as our own. This podcast is one project, but we also blog, make videos, do sales, and have quite a robust portfolio of automations and hacks to run our business.We want to take you behind the curtain, to the kitchen side of our business, to witness our brainstorms, discussions, and internal dialogues behind the public works that we ship.Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEOShould You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?How Do Growth and Content Overlap?Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:Twitter: @beomniscientLinkedin: Be OmniscientListen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/
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Sep 15, 2023 • 58min

Automating SEO, Getting Executive Buy-In, and Career Growth Through Curiosity with Braden Becker

In this episode, Braden Becker, the SEO Lead at Faire, an online marketplace for local retailers discussed Faire's SEO strategy, including programmatic SEO and automating workflows. He talked about the challenges of implementing SEO in the B2B marketplace and controlling consumer traffic.Braden shares insights on building relationships between brands and retailers, balancing high search volume keywords, and using softer signals to assess traffic quality. He emphasized the need for collaboration, experimentation, and prioritization in technical SEO and the importance of buy-in and communication in an SEO program. This episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tips that can help you navigate the complex world of SEO.TopicsThe potential of automated monitoring in SEOBuilding relationships between brands and retailersSEO and content strategy for a B2B companyControlling consumer traffic in a marketplaceGrowing SEO Channel Search Volume PipelineBuy-in and its importanceNurturing buy-in and collaborationThe Role of Technical SEOBalancing Curiosity and Priorities Show LinksVisit FaireConnect with Braden Becker on LinkedInConnect with David Khim on LinkedIn and TwitterConnect with Omniscient Digital on LinkedIn or TwitterPast guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEOShould You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?How Do Growth and Content Overlap?Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:Twitter: @beomniscientLinkedin: Be OmniscientListen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/
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Sep 13, 2023 • 46min

Kitchen Side: Surround Sound SEO & Optimizing for Generative Answers

This episode of Kitchen Side discussed various topics related to content marketing, sales enablement, and surround sound SEO. Omniscient Digital founders, Alex Birkett, David Khim, and Allie Decker explore the challenges and misconceptions surrounding sales enablement content, emphasizing the importance of addressing specific pain points and showcasing thought leadership. They also delve into reducing the perception of risk in B2B buying decisions and the type of content that supports the sales process. They touch on trust symbols, surround sound strategy in SEO, and tactics for getting featured on editorial pages and review sites. The episode concludes with a discussion on post-purchase rationalization and finding enjoyment in the daily grind of work.TopicsSales enablement content and its effectiveness.Creating valuable content for sales teams Reducing risk in B2B decisions Understanding Consumer Decision-Making Generative Search and Influencing DecisionsThe editorial pages and leveraging listiclesSurround sound strategy and leveraging powerful domainsPost-purchase rationalizationMagnitude of trust in recommendationsThe grind and work ethicShow LinksConnect with David Khim on LinkedIn and TwitterConnect with Alex Birkett on LinkedIn and TwitterConnect with Allie Decker on LinkedIn and TwitterConnect with Omniscient Digital on LinkedIn or TwitterWhat is Kitchen Side?One big benefit of running an agency or working at one is you get to see the “kitchen side” of many different businesses; their revenue, their operations, their automations, and their culture.You understand how things look from the inside and how that differs from the outside.You understand how the sausage is made. As an agency ourselves, we’re working both on growing our clients’ businesses as well as our own. This podcast is one project, but we also blog, make videos, do sales, and have quite a robust portfolio of automations and hacks to run our business.We want to take you behind the curtain, to the kitchen side of our business, to witness our brainstorms, discussions, and internal dialogues behind the public works that we ship.Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEOShould You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?How Do Growth and Content Overlap?Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:Twitter: @beomniscientLinkedin: Be OmniscientListen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/
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Sep 8, 2023 • 53min

Kitchen Side: Lessons Learned Hiring & Tips for Job Seekers

In this Kitchen Side episode, discussed a range of topics including their recent hiring process, remote work, and the importance of being analytical in content and SEO fields. Omniscient Digital founders, Allie Decker, Alex Birkett, and David Ly Khim shared insights into their hiring process, emphasizing the skills and traits they look for in candidates, and also discussed the challenges of remote work and the value of face-to-face communication. This episode highlights the importance of thoroughness, self-awareness, and alignment with company values in the hiring process and also the need for curiosity, analytical skills, and the ability to ask thoughtful questions.TopicsRemote work etiquette The value of in-person interaction Filtering out candidates based on attention to detail Filtering candidates in the hiring process Assessing self-awareness and drive in candidatesThe importance of independent thinking and setting strategyStructured thinking and clear justifications Curiosity and asking the right questionsThe role of analytics in SEO and content strategyThe unique combination of skills at Omniscient DigitaThe importance of hearing from people in the weedsShow LinksConnect with David Khim on LinkedIn and TwitterConnect with Alex Birkett on LinkedIn and TwitterConnect with Allie Decker on LinkedIn and TwitterConnect with Omniscient Digital on LinkedIn or TwitterWhat is Kitchen Side?One big benefit of running an agency or working at one is you get to see the “kitchen side” of many different businesses; their revenue, their operations, their automations, and their culture.You understand how things look from the inside and how that differs from the outside.You understand how the sausage is made. As an agency ourselves, we’re working both on growing our clients’ businesses as well as our own. This podcast is one project, but we also blog, make videos, do sales, and have quite a robust portfolio of automations and hacks to run our business.We want to take you behind the curtain, to the kitchen side of our business, to witness our brainstorms, discussions, and internal dialogues behind the public works that we ship.Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEOShould You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?How Do Growth and Content Overlap?Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:Twitter: @beomniscientLinkedin: Be OmniscientListen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

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