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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.

In episode #1864, Neil and Eric talk about finding the one piece of content that will change the game. There is no silver bullet when it comes to this; you have to find what works for you. Be sure to tune in to find out more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Find The One Piece of Content That Will Change Your Marketing. [00:29] There are certain types of content that drive traffic more than others. [01:07] If create a lot of content, you will see what produces leads and what doesn’t, [01:37] An example from Neil’s business where one webinar produced leads and another produced none. [02:35] Pieces that drive traffic don’t always convert, so track it. [03:15] You have to produce tons of content to figure out what works. [03:47] That’s it for today! [03:47] 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 #1863, Neil and Eric share some lesser-known but very effective PPC hacks. Just because lots of people aren’t using them doesn’t mean they don’t work. Be sure to tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Our Favorite PPC Hack That Few Seem to Use [00:28] You can target a direct competitor and the people who visit their site with PPC. [01:05] How Neil’s team does their PPC campaigns. [01:28] RLSA: what this is and how it helps you find customers. [01:54] Eric’s favorite PPC hack that uses video. [02:38] That’s it for today! [02:38] 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:   HubSpot   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 #1862, Neil and Eric talk about their main takeaways from interviewing podcast guests. Having been at it for eight or nine years, they know a thing or do. Tune in to hear some of these golden nuggets TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Lessons From Interviewing Podcast Guests [00:34] #1: Get a window into how your guest thinks about things. [01:21] #2: If guests don't give the meat and potatoes of their experience, you won't have a good interview. [02:01] #3: Do a lot of research and find out what they’re passionate about. [02:27] #4: Find previous interviews to get a feeling of what they talk about.  [02:50] #5: Ask what you can do for your guest at the end of the show. [03:49] #6: Interview people with followings because that will help you. [04:17] #7: Remember to repurpose your content [04:51] That’s it for today! [04:51] 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 #1861, Neil and Eric unpack different strategies and which ones are the most effective. From SEO to CRO to PPC, there are many to choose from, so it's important to know which works for you. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What Strategy Wins? SEO, CRO, or PPC. [00:28] The strategy you use depends on your business type. [00:43] Why we pick CRO, even though it's the least sexy. [01:25] The strategy you use depends on what you are looking for. [01:37] Pre-CRO work and why this is equally as important. [02:43] You need to start thinking about CRO for your business. [03:08] That’s it for today! [03:08] 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:   Crazy Egg   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 #1860, Neil and Eric talk about how to maximize your Twitter engagement. There are multiple, accessible ways you can boost your engagement, so be sure to tune in to hear them all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How To Maximize Your Engagement on Twitter [00:33] There are lots of smart and powerful people who hang out on Twitter. [00:52] Make use of current channels you have to improve Twitter engagement. [01:22] How to use a blog-style post across multiple tweets. [02:15] If you know influential people, get them to like your tweets [02:52] When you are doing a tweet storm, provide a call to action or offer your other skills. [03:38] That’s it for today! [03:38] 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.

In episode #1859, Neil and Eric talk about how to maximize your LinkedIn engagement. Admittedly, this is not easy, but it is not impossible. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How To Maximize Your Engagement on LinkedIn. [00:42] Over the years, organic reach on LinkedIn has been dying down.  [01:00] Build a network with people who will leave engaged comments on your content. [01:23] Ways to get people to leave comments on your LinkedIn posts. [02:04] You can have a pod of your friends or employees who like your posts. [03:15] Videos work better than short lines to grab people's attention. [03:50] If you have an email list, hit them up to like your LinkedIn posts. [04:13] That’s it for today! [04:13] 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 #1857, Neil and Eric talk about whether to quit when you are feeling overwhelmed. This is a very subjective decision, and only you know what’s right for you. Be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Should You Quit When You Feel Overwhelmed? [00:29] If you love what you are doing, you shouldn’t quit. [01:02] Money isn’t everything in this world; you have to find your passion.  [01:23] Even though Eric has had a lot going on, he still feels so grateful for his job. [02:37] You can try meditating, taking breaks, and try to shift your perspective. [02:52] Start creating processes that can take things off your plate to reduce your overwhelm. [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!   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 #1857, Neil and Eric talk about how to gather customer insights. While numbers are important, hearing from the customers themselves is equally important, so get talking to them when you can! Tune in today to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Gather Customer Insights. [00:27] Numbers only tell you half the story; customer insight stories are the other half! [01:05] What a non-buyer survey is and how this helps with understanding customers. [02:41] Some top survey tools that Neil and Eric both use. [03:00] Examples of companies with great customer development. [04:01] Talk to people and make sure you talk to enough of them.  [04:45] That’s it for today! [04:45] 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:   SurveyMonkey Typeform Super Human Levels   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 #1856, Neil and Eric talk about places to find inspiration for your creatives. Despite how important creative is in marketing, it often gets overlooked. Tune in to hear how you and your team can stay inspired. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Where to Find Inspiration For Your Creatives. [00:26] Creative is going to people apart as costs continue to rise. [00:43] Where Eric looks for inspiration for his creatives. [01:13] Some of the places Neil goes to look for inspiration. [02:17] Watch videos and do a lot of reading to unleash new ideas.  [03:00] That’s it for today! [03:00] 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:   Adbeat Ads of the World Dribbble WhatRunsWhere   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.