

Money Lab
Money Lab
The Money Lab Podcast with Matt Giovanisci is a lo-fi show where Matt shares his real-world experiences running a successful online education business. With over 20 years of experience building Swim University from the ground up, Matt talks through his strategies, personal insights, and tactics for online entrepreneurs looking to create profitable lifestyle businesses. Each solo episode dives deep into content creation, email marketing, product development, and productivity, backed by his own successes and failures.
Episodes
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Jul 1, 2024 • 34min
Split Tests Vs Research

Jun 28, 2024 • 36min
This Is Why You Should Talk To Your Customers

Jun 27, 2024 • 23min
Video Content Strategy and Book Sales

Jun 26, 2024 • 40min
Prolific Podcast Production Processes
From podcasting in a friend's basement to a professional setup, the speaker shares insights on different formats, equipment recommendations, and production processes. They discuss minimalist vs. pro production setups, recording software preferences, meticulous production processes, and the challenges of remote recording. Listen for tips on managing multiple podcasts efficiently.

Jun 25, 2024 • 18min
Did I Just Increase Sales With One Single Change?
I just ran some striking numbers on lead magnets and wanted to share the results. Comparing our longstanding pool care cheat sheet with our new custom pool care plan, I've found that the plan quadruples our conversion rate. By allowing dynamic, article-specific headlines, we can tailor our offers to increase relevancy and engagement. I'm nervous but excited to roll this out across our entire site before pool season kicks in. If this works, it could dramatically enhance our subscriber growth and sales.

Jun 24, 2024 • 35min
Creating Custom Email Opt-in Headlines For Every Page On My Website
I'm optimizing conversion rates by customizing headlines for different articles on Swim University. I explore how specific headlines can significantly increase subscriber rates and how this concept can be applied to Google Ads for better performance. I discuss my plans to implement these changes using advanced custom fields in WordPress, aiming to create dynamic, relevant offers for each post. This strategy could lead to massive growth in both subscribers and sales, and I'm excited to test it out. Stay tuned for the results!

Jun 21, 2024 • 29min
Consistency Vs Bangers In Content Creation
I debated between consistency and quality in content creation, which was sparked by a discussion between Justin Jackson and Thomas Frank. Reflecting on my experiences with Swim University, Money Lab, and Brew Cabin, I explore how different niches and goals impact the balance between frequent publishing and producing standout content. I also discuss the importance of staying top of mind for your audience and share insights on maintaining relevance in a crowded content landscape. This episode offers a nuanced look at finding the right content strategy for your business.

Jun 20, 2024 • 44min
My Passion
I dive into my passion for homebrewing, sharing insights into my brewing setup, recent upgrades, and upcoming beer projects. From my custom-built home brewery to my favorite brewing techniques and tools, I discuss the joy of creating unique beers and the constant quest for improvement. I also touch on my brewing experiments, including a white IPA and a Mexican lager, and the intricate process of maintaining and upgrading my brewing equipment. This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at my brewing journey and the creative challenges I encounter.

Jun 19, 2024 • 44min
Revolutionizing Lead Generation: From Cheat Sheets to Custom Plans
I delve into the creation and testing of a new lead magnet for Swim University—a custom pool care plan. I discuss the development process, from using Typeform and Klaviyo to coding the plan in WordPress. I share early results from split testing this new lead magnet against our traditional cheat sheet, revealing higher conversion rates and the potential for better user engagement. Additionally, I explore the strategic benefits of this customized approach, including improved affiliate sales and more targeted marketing efforts. This episode highlights the value of innovative thinking in enhancing business growth.

Jun 18, 2024 • 28min
Balancing Costs and Creativity in Shipping and Office Space
I dive into an insightful email from Scott, discussing USPS package pickups, the pros and cons of renting office space versus working from home, and strategies for enhancing our pool care handbook packaging. I share my thoughts on maintaining efficiency in our shipping process, the financial implications of branded packaging, and the practicality of setting up a dedicated business space. This episode is a deep dive into optimizing business operations while balancing costs and creativity.