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Eric Siu and Neil Patel
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Sep 14, 2024 • 17min

Agency Acceleration: LinkedIn Strategy, Client Retention, and Offers

Discover innovative strategies for client retention and the importance of managing churn rates effectively. Learn how to delight customers and create long-term advocacy. Explore the power of LinkedIn for client acquisition and crafting compelling offers that engage. Understand the dynamics of client relationships and effective outreach tactics. Plus, hear about the challenges in hiring top marketing talent and how to navigate them while enhancing agency performance.
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Sep 13, 2024 • 16min

Fortnite x Lego partnership pays off big for Lego, How to get an ultimate recruiting list of the best people, and AI is being over marketed: GoDaddy helps entrepreneurs thrive with new AI-powered digital marketing tools

In this insightful discussion, Eric Siu, a digital marketing strategist, and Neil Patel, co-founder of multiple analytics tools, dive into Lego's impressive 26% profit surge thanks to their partnership with Fortnite. They explore how strategic partnerships can enhance marketing efforts and lead to potential mergers. The duo also highlight the importance of building a skilled team and caution against the overhyping of AI tools in marketing. Finally, they stress the need for genuine business strategies rather than inflated claims surrounding AI technology.
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Sep 12, 2024 • 20min

Google's new indexing approach you need to see now, The sleazy world of Reddit marketing, Is it worth building an in-house agency?, and more

Explore Google's new indexing strategy focused on quality content to boost SEO performance. Discover the murky ethics of Reddit marketing and the impact of paying moderators. Delve into why building an in-house agency can enhance efficiency despite recruitment challenges. Learn how slow website speeds can lead to significant revenue declines, stressing the importance of optimizing site performance for better user engagement and conversions.
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Sep 11, 2024 • 21min

You're not Elon Musk - be careful with what you say, it will affect your marketing, Adidas performance marketing didn’t work, and When will businesses start booming again? What we are seeing in the ad industry

In episode #2818, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss how Elon Musk's outspokenness has negatively impacted his business, branding and performance marketing with a focus on Adidas and Nike, and when businesses will start booming again.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) You're not Elon Musk – Be careful what you say, it will affect your marketing  (05:47) Adidas performance marketing didn’t work (11:54) When will businesses start booming again? What we are seeing in the ad industry (18:18) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! 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:   Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel X @ericosiu
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Sep 10, 2024 • 19min

How Meta AI got 400M monthly active users/40M daily active users, and The $1 trillion dollar business with a crappy website

In episode #2817, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the measurement of active users, the importance of website design, the value of attending conferences, and the benefits of starting a business at a young age.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) How Meta AI got 400M monthly active users/40M daily active users  (02:50) The $1 trillion dollar business with a crappy website (16:22) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! 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:   Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel X @ericosiu
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Sep 9, 2024 • 19min

Should you invest in real estate?, $50M offer > $1B offer?, From $1B to $600K - Cameo's downfall?, and Your business is only worth what someone is willing to pay

Explore the debate of whether real estate is a wiser investment than a business. Delve into the stark reality of valuing businesses, illustrated by Cameo's significant decline in worth. Discover how market dynamics and timing can make or break a startup’s value. Learn about the critical role of annual hurdle rates in guiding investment choices, and consider the risks of raising too much capital. The conversation emphasizes that true business worth is defined by what someone is actually willing to pay.
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Sep 7, 2024 • 20min

Staying involved, Avoiding debt traps, and Maintaining accountability as an agency owner

Join Eric, a content creator focused on business growth, and Neil, a digital marketing luminary, as they dive into agency ownership insights. They highlight the importance of remaining actively engaged in your business, share cautionary tales on debt financing, and discuss strategic networking on LinkedIn. The duo also emphasizes the power of peer support, dissecting the effects of cold DMs on reach while offering tips to enhance LinkedIn visibility for agency owners.
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Sep 6, 2024 • 16min

Is YouTube the best for the next decade? The insufferableness of LinkedIn, Is Reddit the next big opportunity for paid media? If your marketing is a perfect 10, you did something wrong, and Perplexity plans to start running ads in Q4 at a $50 CPM

The discussion kicks off with YouTube's dominance and its ad revenue potential compared to Instagram's. LinkedIn's increasingly annoying content gets a critical review. Reddit emerges as a promising platform for paid media with unique ad opportunities. A provocative claim suggests that if your marketing is a perfect 10, you might be doing it wrong. Finally, Perplexity's plans to run ads at a steep CPM in Q4 raise eyebrows about its sustainability and traffic challenges.
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Sep 5, 2024 • 15min

Marketing spend will go up; the market is estimating 4 rate cuts this year, His CEO slept with his wife; here's what he learned about B2B SaaS, and There's a Boatload of money in political marketing… even outside of presidential election years

The discussion covers anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts and their implications for marketing budgets. Personal experiences in B2B SaaS reveal valuable lessons amid workplace drama. Political marketing is another hot topic, highlighting its lucrative nature even outside election years, sparking conversations about ethics and frustrations in the industry. The benefits and challenges of SBA loans for business growth are also examined, alongside concerns about hiring in a competitive market. Tune in for a mix of insights and personal anecdotes!
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Sep 4, 2024 • 17min

How the Lex Fridman podcast increased this guy's revenue By 93%, AI will saturate educational content. Here's what to do, Does SEMrush's employee advocacy program drive business?, 50 German companies are piloting the 4-day work week, and more

Eric Siu, an entrepreneur and digital marketing expert, joins renowned online marketing authority Neil Patel to discuss the remarkable impact of podcasting on revenue growth. They dive into the saturation of AI in educational content and offer strategies for standing out. The conversation shifts to the intriguing pilot of the four-day workweek in Germany and its mixed implications. Finally, they explore the booming marketing potential in women's sports, highlighting the increased visibility and sponsorship opportunities.

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