After Hours Entrepreneur with Mark Savant

#160: Want to host great interviews and not embarrass yourself?After 200+ interviews, I've learned a few things. Today, I'm sharing my top tips for hosting incredible podcast interviews.ResearchRead bookListen to their podcastListen to a show they guested onReview their website and socialsUse the right equipmentMic, lightingCalendlyRiverside http://www.riverside.fm/?via=mark-savant (use code: friendsofmark)Prepare themList of potential questionsEducate them with a webpageDon’t overwhelm with infoFormat clarity - video, audio, liveHave an outline, but don’t be scriptedPreInterviewConfirm durationConfirm topicsDuring sessionActive ListeningBe curiousKeep on pointJot brief notes_____________________________________________🗞️ Newsletter: www.aiupdate.ai🚀 Get more leads with YouTube: www.marksavantmedia.com 🎙️ Podcast: www.afterhoursentrepreneur.com📧 Email: contact@marksavantmedia.com_____________________________________________Your network is your net worth. Follow me for more! 📱Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | LinkedIn | YouTube

#161: Is your audience silent? I've been there, so you don't have to. Today, we're hitting 3 topics all podcasters need to understand. How can I get my show found?How can I get my audience to engage with me?How can I use Clubhouse to get more downloads?How to Get Podcast EngagementSurveysGiveawaysClubhouse - IG LiveWell positioned freebie for email listFocus on 2 platforms - You can’t be anywhereSuccess on ClubhouseSpeak in more roomsDon’t sell, deliver valueHost rooms with big clubsLeverage BackchannelGo for the askClear Bio - focus on readerKeyword Research TipsSearch volume vs. competition vs. relevancyTrends.google.comads.google.comAskthepublic.comSearch autofill Google / YouTubeVidIq / Tubebuddy_____________________________________________🗞️ Newsletter: www.aiupdate.ai🚀 Get more leads with YouTube: www.marksavantmedia.com 🎙️ Podcast: www.afterhoursentrepreneur.com📧 Email: contact@marksavantmedia.com_____________________________________________Your network is your net worth. Follow me for more! 📱Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | LinkedIn | YouTube

#159: Are you still doing the same thing expecting different results? That is literally insane.Shep Hyken has worked with huge brands like Disney, Salesforce, AT&T. He's been speaking on huge stages for decades. Is he evolving his messaging? You better believe it.Today, Shep explains how customer expectations are changing, and how you can evolve your business to reach them effectively.https://hyken.com/Shep's book: https://amzn.to/3h8u3Uuhttps://nsaspeaker.org/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ePGMF5jsWze1sc0Gftf4w_____________________________________________🗞️ Newsletter: www.aiupdate.ai🚀 Get more leads with YouTube: www.marksavantmedia.com 🎙️ Podcast: www.afterhoursentrepreneur.com📧 Email: contact@marksavantmedia.com_____________________________________________Your network is your net worth. Follow me for more! 📱Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | LinkedIn | YouTube

#158: So your podcast is running along just fine, then one day POW! Tons of downloads! What causes this? How can you get more download spikes?This week in Clubhouse we heard dozens of speakers share how they get podcast download spikes. Today, I'm sharing the top 20 tips so you can get more downloads in less time.Guest on other showsBring on a big guestAsk guest to shareGive guests 1 link and just a couple promotion toolsCustomize shareable guest content - hex codes, fontGiveaways for sharingInterview people at events, give cardCreate digital flyerCreate punchy quick video clips (short vertical)Collaborate with Print mediaNewspapersWebsitesLocal interestsSpeak to department in your niche$1 day ads on Pinterest - Longer half lifeSEO rich titles for episodesTag audio file with metadataCollaborate with local universities and schoolsSmart links - https://app.urlgeni.us/Email signatureClubhouseEngage with audienceStream old episodesAudio > audioSame nicheRecord and repurpose (Rodecaster / Backstage by Headliner)Bring listeners on the showBring organizations on the showHost events / eventbriteCollaborate with brands_____________________________________________🗞️ Newsletter: www.aiupdate.ai🚀 Get more leads with YouTube: www.marksavantmedia.com 🎙️ Podcast: www.afterhoursentrepreneur.com📧 Email: contact@marksavantmedia.com_____________________________________________Your network is your net worth. Follow me for more! 📱Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | LinkedIn | YouTube

#157: Fiverr is a large online marketplace for freelancers. It's a great place to find people to help you with all sorts of digital tasks like graphic design, video editing, and copywriting.As with all crowded marketplaces, I ask "What must I do to stand out". If you aren't seen, you won't make money. Don't worry, Alexandra Faulo is here to help.From 2017 - 2018, Alex took her income from $63k to $273k. Today, she joins us to share her insights on freelancing, TikTok, and Gen Z.https://alexfasulo.com/Share this episode with a friend :)_____________________________________________🗞️ Newsletter: www.aiupdate.ai🚀 Get more leads with YouTube: www.marksavantmedia.com 🎙️ Podcast: www.afterhoursentrepreneur.com📧 Email: contact@marksavantmedia.com_____________________________________________Your network is your net worth. Follow me for more! 📱Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | LinkedIn | YouTube

#155: "I don't have time." We've all said it. Let's change that and start using the right tools.HeadlinerBackstage by HeadlilnerDescriptCalendlyGoogle Suite - Docs, Drive, Forms, CalendarTypeform - People friendly Forms and SurveysZapierOBS - Screen recording / streaming softwareIFTT.com - If This Then ThatSlides.com - Make Better PresentationsAskthePublic.com - Keyword / SEO researchRipl - Quick Social Media PostingHootsuitePlanoly - Instagram plannerPodpage.comAudacityCanvaSpoke.app - video transcription softwareIzotope RXStandard 8 audio repair toolTrello - content calendar / organizerNotion.so - team workspace / knowledge center - Powers ClubhouseMonday - Team workspaceSwitcher Studio - video recording tool - synchronize multiple camerasVeed.io - Video editing made simpleTldv.io - Meeting toolMymind.com - like a pinterest page for your internet browsing_____________________________________________🗞️ Newsletter: www.aiupdate.ai🚀 Get more leads with YouTube: www.marksavantmedia.com 🎙️ Podcast: www.afterhoursentrepreneur.com📧 Email: contact@marksavantmedia.com_____________________________________________Your network is your net worth. Follow me for more! 📱Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | LinkedIn | YouTube

#156: Just like the title says, This episode is going to help you save your most precious resource. TIME!Pre education pageSolo podcasts with proper outlineListen to your guests’ podcasts / appearancesPause after you messupNote mistakes / key moments during interviewRecord your intro directly after the interview“2 minutes or less, do it now!” - David Meltzer“Learning in the absence of action is just a distraction” - DragonGet SleepUse templatesAdobe Audition - Auto Heal feature_____________________________________________🗞️ Newsletter: www.aiupdate.ai🚀 Get more leads with YouTube: www.marksavantmedia.com 🎙️ Podcast: www.afterhoursentrepreneur.com📧 Email: contact@marksavantmedia.com_____________________________________________Your network is your net worth. Follow me for more! 📱Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | LinkedIn | YouTube

The most important skill of our lifetime is digital communication.If you don't know how to communicate in a digital world, you will become irrelevant.Commit to improving. Join the workshop in September.The 6 week workshop will give you everything I wish I had 4 years ago. Education, networking, and promotion. All for $250.Invest in you, join the workshop here:https://www.marksavantmedia.com/bclt-workshop-9-21/_____________________________________________🗞️ Newsletter: www.aiupdate.ai🚀 Get more leads with YouTube: www.marksavantmedia.com 🎙️ Podcast: www.afterhoursentrepreneur.com📧 Email: contact@marksavantmedia.com_____________________________________________Your network is your net worth. Follow me for more! 📱Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | LinkedIn | YouTube

#153: Podcasting expert John Lee Dumas from Entrepreneurs on Fire joins the show.We go deeper on his new book Common Path to Uncommon Success. After going through I had to challenge and get more details on some of his asserstions.I especially love his quote that "enthusiasm is worth 25 IQ points" Genius!We also cover outsourcing, solutions, and other factors in creating a winning roadmap.https://www.eofire.com/Get Book: https://amzn.to/3gnN0lTListen to our first episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1246622/4824155_____________________________________________🗞️ Newsletter: www.aiupdate.ai🚀 Get more leads with YouTube: www.marksavantmedia.com 🎙️ Podcast: www.afterhoursentrepreneur.com📧 Email: contact@marksavantmedia.com_____________________________________________Your network is your net worth. Follow me for more! 📱Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | LinkedIn | YouTube

#150: Wow! 150 episodes in the bag! It's such an honor to share time with you. Your commitment to improvement truly is going to be the difference!In this episode, I'm making some commitments to you and giving some podcasting takeaways from last week's Clubhouse room!Join us! https://www.facebook.com/groups/marksavantmediaWorkshop! https://www.marksavantmedia.com/bclt-workshop-9-21/_____________________________________________🗞️ Newsletter: www.aiupdate.ai🚀 Get more leads with YouTube: www.marksavantmedia.com 🎙️ Podcast: www.afterhoursentrepreneur.com📧 Email: contact@marksavantmedia.com_____________________________________________Your network is your net worth. Follow me for more! 📱Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | LinkedIn | YouTube