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Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy, discusses how AI coaching can transform education and business. They explore the benefits of AI in marketing, increasing productivity, and solving business challenges. They also touch upon the importance of learning new skills and staying updated. Overall, the episode highlights how Khan Academy's AI shows how businesses can level up using technology.

Vice and BuzzFeed News are facing decline due to dwindling interest and revenue in the media industry. The hosts discuss the importance of a strong distribution strategy, monetizing a product or service instead of media, and the significance of market size. They use the example of Logan Paul's partnership with KSI to highlight the value of leveraging distribution and collaborations for success in marketing.

Inbound marketing is rapidly changing due to declining search traffic, increasing competition, and declining website engagement metrics. Marketing strategies need to be reevaluated and a dollar must be spent to make a dollar. Leveraging an omnichannel approach and using AI can increase ROI. Channels like newsletters, events, and organic reach can also boost marketing efforts.

The podcast explores different monetization models for podcasters, including ads, promoting products/services, and selling premium subscriptions. Neil argues for free content to reach the right audience. Monetization through conferences and targeting large markets is discussed. Long-term gains and 'ads for equity' are also explored.

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, discusses Twitter's focus on creators, including new features such as long-form posts, videos, paid subscriptions, and pay-per-tweet. They explore the potential impact, experiments, and direction of Twitter, with Elon's attempts to make it more of a community and improve the platform. They also discuss the BBC interview with Elon and why the discourse on Twitter is believed to be better than other platforms.

AI-generated music and its impact on the industry, including a track featuring Grimes that went viral. The pros and cons of using AI to create music and the potential career implications of poor-quality content. Exploring the meeting point between creativity and protecting an artist's brand. Speculation on the future of content creation and the shift in the content game due to this technology. The importance of artist control and open comments in shaping brand reputation.

Entrepreneurs discuss the challenges of post-pandemic business, including inflation and rising interest rates. They stress the need for adjustments, focus, and discipline in the 'Great Reset'. Being scrappy and wise with cash is crucial for success, and adopting an immigrant mentality can create opportunities and protect market share.

Neil and Eric discuss whether education is a good revenue stream. They believe that giving away educational material for free is more valuable in the long run and that service-based businesses are more scalable and profitable. They discuss the changes they made to transition away from education as a revenue stream and highlight the success they achieved. They also talk about the importance of building an audience first before monetizing and give examples of influencers who lead with their audience.

In episode #2447, Neil and Eric talk about the lessons Eric picked up in Turkey during the mastermind he recently ran. The topics they covered ranged from the big reset that the world is currently experiencing to the impact of AI to marketing funnels. Masterminds are valuable ways to share knowledge, network with inspirational people, and make lifelong friends, so if you get the chance to attend one, do it! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today’s topic: Lessons Eric Picked Up In Turkey [00:30] The different masterminds that Eric runs and the value in attending them.  [01:39] An overview of the mastermind that Eric recently held in Turkey.  [02:27] Some of the people who attended Eric’s mastermind.  [03:01] The big rest that the world is currently going through.  [03:54] AI-related topics that arose during the mastermind.  [04:41] Why all marketing nerds should look at TotalAV’s funnel.  [05:52] Lifelong friends that you can make through masterminds.  [05:56] The importance of thinking about your business in the (very) long term.  [06:18] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leveling Up Profitwell Wordpress TotalAV Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! 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 Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric talks about his failed Airbnb interview and why he stands by his answer 11 years later. The importance of standing your ground is discussed, along with the changing landscape of SEO and the value of diversity in the industry.