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In episode #2830, Eric Siu and Neil Patel explore the marketing strategies behind Dude Wipes, the importance of community and networking for business growth, as well as the evolving landscape of app development and monetization. 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) The marketing playbook behind $200M company Dude Wipes  (05:34) Nike documentary chronicling the lives of French athletes took 7 years to make (07:02) Why you need to join a community to grow faster (10:18) The end of 1 billion dollar ad-supported consumer startups (13:33) 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 Grai

In episode #2829, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the role of AI and its reception among different generations, the challenges businesses face with algorithm updates, the significance of effective financial management, and the need for strategic spending in marketing. 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) AI in ads divide consumers (04:17) Should you constantly be making tweaks after algorithm updates?  (16:06) Perplexity is running ads during Monday Night Football (17:08) 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

In episode #2828, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the financial performance of OnlyFans, the concept of 'founder mode' in business, sales strategies, the alignment of sales and marketing efforts, and the significance of data in understanding market dynamics. 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) Exploring OnlyFans P&L (13:11) 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

In episode #2827, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss how AI-generated content is perceived to be taking traffic away from traditional publishers, insights from Danny Sullivan regarding SEO recovery strategies, and the need for modern brands to focus on building mental availability. 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) Google’s AI Overviews slammed by news publishers (02:06) Sites that are susceptible to Google's HCU (04:14) Why brand authority matters in SEO (06:38) Key takeaways from Google's search liaison (10:50) How to turn marketing from B*llsh*t to holy sh*t (12:41) 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.

In episode #2826, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss their experiences with high-profile events like the All In Summit, the true value of such marquee events for networking and lead generation, and the effectiveness of different social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn and X, in driving traffic and generating leads. 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) Should you be spending big money to attend marquee events? (07:29) Is LinkedIn or X more powerful? (10:56) How we speak on multiple topics per year at live events (14:55) 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

In this bonus episode, we give you a sneak peek into what our Agency Owners Association (AOA) hangouts look like. Join their discussion about the importance of quality content, effective marketing strategies, and the role of AI in content creation. Get insights on successful lead generation methods, focusing on referrals and partnerships in driving business growth. 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) Introduction to Agency Owners Association Coaching Call (02:14) Challenges in Cold Outbound Prospecting (05:06) Effective Lead Generation Strategies (10:12) The Importance of Quality Content in Marketing (11:48) Leveraging AI in Content Creation (14:44) Case Studies and Success Stories  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 th

In episode #2825, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the potential downsides of YouTube shorts, the importance of long-form content for better engagement and revenue, the challenges faced by Bolt.com as it navigates a messy situation with investors and a decline in performance, and the advantages of business acquisitions over paid media. 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) Why shorts can crush your YouTube longform performance (07:24) People who say there is no such thing as bad press is wrong (11:03) Why business acquisitions CRUSH paid media (14:25) 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:   

In episode #2824, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the integration of AI in SEO workflows, traditional marketing strategies that remain effective, the importance of critical view of awards and recognition in marketing, the challenges of hiring in the current economic climate and the role of AI in enhancing business operations. 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) SEO workflows that 10x your speed and save on headcount (03:05) Old marketing that still crushes today (07:59) Analyzed 41 DTC sites and 3.8% of the buyers were people who saw the site over a year ago (09:58) Is it worth submitting your business to the Inc 500 and for other awards? (13:46) Anthropic launches Claude Enterprise plan to compete with OpenAI (17:31) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Leave Some

In episode #2823, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the differences between 10x and 1000x marketers, the implications of smartphone technology on privacy, the future of data collection in health monitoring, effective copywriting techniques, and the critical understanding of customer lifetime value (LTV) in marketing strategies. 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) The 10x marketer vs the 1000x marketer (08:33) The 3 questions that make copywriting instantly work (15:09) LTV, the number one metric marketers get wrong (16:59) 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

In episode #2822, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss how Costco's $1.50 hot dog serves as a loss leader to attract customers, the importance of founders being deeply involved in their businesses, and the pitfalls of overfunding in startups, suggesting that less funding can lead to greater revenue growth. 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) The genius of the Costco $1.50 hot dog (02:14) How 'Founder Mode' will shift the tides of business (13:30) Startups that raise less money grow revenue faster (16:59) 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

In episode #2821, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss lessons from Ken McElroy's experiences, Robert Kiyosaki's views on debt and financial strategies, the pitfalls of over-marketing, and the need for a balance between branding and performance in business. 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) What Eric learned from a guy $800m in debt (06:35) What Eric learned from Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad Poor Dad author) (09:52) Spraying your advertising everywhere isn't a guaranteed way to win, it's a guaranteed way to burn money (16:39) 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

In this bonus episode, we give you a sneak peek into what our Agency Owners Association (AOA) hangouts look like. Join their discussion about client retention, managing churn rates, the significance of customer delight, and innovative approaches to client acquisition through platforms like LinkedIn.  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) Introduction to Agency Growth Strategies (02:51) Understanding Client Retention and Churn (06:06) The Importance of Customer Delight (09:00) Leveraging LinkedIn for Client Acquisition (12:00) Crafting Compelling Offers for Better Engagement  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

In episode #2820, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss Lego's partnership with Fortnite has led to a 26% increase in operating profit for the company. Find out how partnerships can also be a precursor to M&A and can help companies grow and learn from each other.  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) Fortnite x Lego partnership pays off big for Lego (05:35) How to get an ultimate recruiting list of the best people (08:17) AI is being over marketed: GoDaddy helps entrepreneurs thrive with new AI-powered digital marketing tools (12:38) 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

In episode #2819, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the importance of quality over quantity in SEO, the need to delete low-traffic pages, the significance of updating and consolidating web pages, the benefits of building an in-house agency, and the impact of site speed on revenue. 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) Google's new indexing approach you need to see now (04:32) The sleazy world of Reddit marketing (11:17) Is it worth building an in-house agency (13:45) The Financial Times reinforces that slow site speeds cause massive revenue declines (16:38) 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

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

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

In episode #2816, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss investing in real estate versus investing in a business, the idea of using your business’ income to invest in real estate for tax benefit, the challenges of valuing businesses, and the risks of raising too much money. 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) Should you invest in real estate?  (05:39) $50M offer > $1B offer?  (09:16) From $1B to $600K - Cameo's downfall?   (13:41) Your business is only worth what someone is willing to pay (16:06) 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

In this bonus episode, we give you a sneak peek into what our Agency Owners Association (AOA) hangouts look like. Join their discussion about book recommendations, the importance of staying involved in your business, using debt financing in agencies, the impact of cold DMs on LinkedIn reach, and strategies for increasing reach on LinkedIn. 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) Introduction to the Coaching Call (02:15) The Importance of Staying Involved in Your Business (03:11) The Concept of the Working Businessman (04:08) Lessons from Jay Paul Getty's Book (06:24) Using Debt Financing in Agencies (10:28) The Impact of Cold DMs on LinkedIn Reach (13:18) Strategies for Increasing Reach on LinkedIn (16:52) Resources and Support for Agency Owners  Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about ne

In episode #2815, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the popularity of YouTube among celebrities, compare YouTube to Instagram in terms of ad revenue and reach, how insufferable the nature of LinkedIn posts are, and the growth of Reddit's ad business.  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) Is YouTube the best for the next decade?  (02:23) The insufferableness of LinkedIn (05:41) Is Reddit the next big opportunity for paid media?  (08:56) If your marketing is a perfect 10, you did something wrong (10:33) Perplexity plans to start running ads in Q4 at a $50 CPM (12:45) 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.   Co

In episode #2814, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the Federal Reserve's rate cuts, the possibility of a recession, the benefits of SBA loans for acquisitions, the importance of hiring in business, the annoyance of political marketing, and the ethical considerations of marketing political campaigns. 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) Marketing spend will go up, the market is estimating 4 rate cuts this year (07:07) His CEO slept with his wife; here's what he learned about B2B SaaS,  (09:30) There's a boatload of money in political marketing... even outside of presidential election years (12:20) 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, plea