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In episode #1874, Neil and Eric talk about when you should buy a business. While it might seem more attractive to build something from scratch, it is infinitely more challenging, which is why there are upsides to buying and growing. Tune in to hear how to get the timing right! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: When Should You Start Buying Businesses? [00:28] For most people, in most sectors, it’s harder to start a business than it is to grow one.   [01:05] Why the best time to consider buying is when things are flat for you.  [01:51] When you buy a small business, you have to have good operators in place. [02:56] Don’t buy if your company can’t handle it. [03:38] Factor in that many times M&A won’t work out. [04:02] That’s it for today!  [04:02] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: MicroAcquireFlippa Empire FlippersBuy Then BuildAgile M&A Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode #1873, Neil and Eric talk about why brands should consider NFT strategies as they move forward. There is a clear link between building a community and having NFTs as a brand. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why Brands Will Need an NFT Strategy Long-Term [00:45] What it means to have a smart contract tied to your NFT. [01:52] Hear more about Gary V’s NFTs, VeeFriends, and the benefits of holding them. [02:35] How NFTs help you build community. [03:36] Three of the important advantages of building a strong community. [04:07] As a creator, you can structure NFTs so you get a cut after every re-sale.  [05:45] That’s it for today! [05:45] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   VeeFriends CryptoSlam!   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode #1872, Neil and Eric discuss NFTs; what they are, and why they’re exploding. We also hear about how Eric accidentally made $230k of his NFT. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: NFTs Are Exploding and How Eric Accidentally Made $230k on One [00:30] An overview of NFTs; what they are, and their utility.  [01:39] The link between NFTs and digital scarcity. [02:19] What to be careful of when it comes to NFTs. [03:05] How Eric accidentally made $230k off CryptoPunks. [04:45] If you believe in it, then stick it out! [05:25] That’s it for today!  [05:25] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Gary Vaynerchuk Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode #1871, Neil and Eric talk about whether it is worth chasing a LinkedIn following or not. Of course, numbers matter to a degree, but they might not be as important as you think. Tune in today to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Is a LinkedIn Following Worth Chasing? [00:27] Unless you’re going after B2B or enterprise, follower numbers don’t matter that much. [01:31] It comes back to the marketing basics; go where your audience hangs out.  [02:22] Consistency is the most important thing. [02:39] Smart ways to grow your LinkedIn following. [03:29] Where Neil is putting his focus at the moment.  [03:00] That’s it for today! [04:38] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Tool to Make You Write Well And Efficiently In episode #1870, Neil and Eric talk about Conversion.ai, the tool that will help your writing. It's not a silver bullet, but if you hate writing, it is a great platform for you to use. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: One Tool to Make You Write Well And Efficiently [00:26] How many times Neil and Eric use Conversion.ai [01:27] Some of the cool things about Conversion.ai  [02:40] The speed the product gives you can help you launch new services. [03:42] That’s it for today!  [03:42] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Conversion.ai   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode #1869, Neil and Eric talk about dressing to impress. Yes, how you look matters, but your product is always going to be the most important thing. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Is Dressing to Impress as Important When Working Remotely? [00:33] Since becoming a father, Neil doesn’t care how he dresses. [01:15] More important than your clothes is your product, so make it count.  [02:26] Eric’s take on dressing for success. [03:00] Do whatever makes you happy when it comes to buying your clothes. [04:29] That’s it for today!  [04:29] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode #1868, Neil and Eric talk about CRO tips that will help you convert. Whether it’s having a range of payment options or looking at your image quality, there are numerous ways to optimize your CRO. Tune in to hear them all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 CRO Tips to Convert Ecommerce Sites [00:30] #1: Make sure that you have many pay options. [01:08] #2: Look for qualitative feedback. [01:46] #3: Always have upsells and downsells. [02:12] #4: Look out for where the bottlenecks are. [02:39] #5: You should pay attention to your image quality. [03:14] That’s it for today! [03:14] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode #1867, Neil and Eric talk about some rules they follow with marketing. From the rule of seven to the 80/20 rule, there is no shortage of top marketing tips for you. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Interesting Rules We Follow With Our Marketing [00:30] #1: The rule of seven; why it’s important to take an omnichannel approach. [00:55] #2: It takes three years to become successful. [01:20] #3: Spend a portion of your budget on things that are not highly trackable. [01:56] #4: Apply the 80/20 to producing free content. [03:18] #5: Give it three months when you try a new marketing channel. [03:59] That’s it for today! [03:59] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Gary Vaynerchuk   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode #1866, Neil and Eric share seven ways to gamify your social media to gain a following. From contests to giveaways, there are so many creative ways to engage people. You just have to know how. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Ways to Gamify Your Social Media and Gain A Following [00:30] #1: Ask a question to facilitate discussion. [00:59] #2: Create a contest to get people to engage with and put your content. [01:35] #3: Do collabs to help your following grow. [01:56] #4: Have giveaways to generate a lot of shares. [03:00] #5: Connect with a social cause [03:16] #6: Encourage close friend on Instagram and provide special content [04:01] #7: Touch on trending topics to provide value. [04:38] That’s it for today! [04:38] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Timothy Sykes   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Reasons Why Branding Is So Important In episode #1865, Neil and Eric talk about the reasons that branding is important. If you think about every big brand out there, you likely have a story or a memory attached to it. This is the cornerstone of great branding. Tune in today to hear it all.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Reasons Why Branding Is So Important [00:26] #1: A lot of big purchases are made on brands, not on searches. [01:00] An example that illustrates the power of branding. [01:30] #2: People remember the story behind a brand. [02:01] #3: Get your brand out there multiple times. [02:26] #4: How you position your brand determines its value. [02:55] #5: People need an emotional connection to your brand. [03:32] That’s it for today! [03:32] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   LVMH   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.