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In today's Marketing Speak episode, Laura Sprinkle joins me to discuss how to develop and execute a successful affiliate marketing strategy. Laura is an affiliate partnerships strategist working with digital course creators. Her strategies have helped everyone, from seven-figure industry leaders to budding entrepreneurs, garner more than $30 million in partner revenues. In this conversation, Laura shares her four-part system — Attract, Activate, Amplify, and Appreciate — that virtually ensures success when conducting a launch. She also provided some great real-life examples of successful partnerships, step-by-step instructions on how to find and recruit the right partners, and what makes an affiliate offer so irresistible it's hard for anyone to say no. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/366.

Marketing is always evolving, and we must adapt to survive. What worked years ago may not apply to this day and age. But which trends are here to stay, and which are just fads? And what adaptations must we make to thrive in this new environment? In this episode, My guest, Sani Abdul-Jabbar and I discuss ways businesses can incorporate blockchain and the Metaverse into their marketing strategies. Sani is the head of VezTek, a thought leader in emerging technologies and an evangelist of blockchain and cryptocurrency. His upcoming book, Makers, revolves around epoch-defining questions, such as how should people live alongside their AI creations? Hint: he believes in teaching AI human values, such as compassion, empathy, and kindness. We also spoke about the Web3 ecosystem, crypto, AR/VR, and more. So if you’re eyeing becoming a frontrunner in the future of business and marketing, this is a conversation not to miss. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/

Check out my interview on The Eventual Millionaire with Jaime Masters, where I shared some proven tips in writing SEO content, picking and testing the right SEO keywords, and some link-building tactics. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/364.

Life is full of ups and downs. However, once you find your purpose in this world, situations and circumstances don't matter. My guest for today, Sebastian Rusk, lived quite a journey until he found his true calling - and that is to help people tell their stories through podcasting. Sebastian is a Podcast Launch Specialist and has been building online communities for the last 15 years. He founded PodcastLaunchLab.com in 2016 as a turn-key podcast launch solution for marketers and entrepreneurs that want to start a podcast. He knows that everyone has an incredible story inside of them – all they need is someone to ask them questions so they can share it with the world! Sebastian is currently the Host of the GritDaily.com Startup podcast that covers the world of tech and startups, as well as Web3 SUCKS! – a show dedicated to education about the world of Web3 and NFTs. In this episode, Sebastian talks about how he started all his podcast shows - GritDaily.com Startup and Web3 SUCKS!. He also shares his profession

Digital marketing without sales funnels, automation and well-thought-out campaigns can work initially but are never sustainable when you long for growth and expansion. When future-proofing is more crucial than ever in this type of economy, every entrepreneur must stay as updated as possible.  In this episode, my guest Michelle Nedelec and I dive deep into strategies that help businesses grow. This episode is a crash course if you want to learn more about streamlining your marketing and business processes. Michelle's knowledge and professional history can help you jumpstart your automation and sales funnel strategies today.  Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/362.

Want to learn how to apply SEO on social media - especially on Youtube? In my interview on The Maximize Your Social Influence Podcast with Neal Schaffer, I talk about applying SEO to your YouTube channel and videos and how to get SEO value from social media posts. I also share some content marketing strategies - coming up with hooks, getting links, etc. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/361.

From the guy who produced one of the most viral commercials on YouTube, garnering 40+ million views, is the highest-grossing crowdfunded movie or television project of all time, The Chosen. This man is no other than Derral Eves. In this episode, we talk about the makings of disruptive content, how to run a successful business amidst the challenges, and why humility is the secret to staying as long as you can in the industry. Derral also shared his insights on producing the hit series, The Chosen. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/360.

Speaking today is much more than just going up on stage and presenting in front of a live audience. Thanks to the advancement of the internet, we can communicate and reach significantly more people. While some prefer live videos, webinars, or one-on-one virtual meetings, the secret sauce for effective speaking is how you get your message out. In this episode with Laurie-Ann Murabito, we go beyond the big stages and define how speaking your truth can definitely help change the world. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/359.

I want to share my interview on Roger Dooley's Brainfluence Podcast, where I talk in-depth about SEO. Roger features conversations with thought leaders, CEOs, bestselling authors, and renowned scientists. In this episode, I shared some of my stories and insights about my journey to becoming an SEO specialist, how the book I co-wrote, The Art of SEO, came to be, and more. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/358.

Internationally recognized serial entrepreneur, author and business expert Spencer Lodge compares podcasting to therapy. To him, it's one of the best types of media to get one's thoughts out there and make valuable connections and conversations. In this episode, Spencer and I exchanged stories about our experiences in podcasting and set out some valuable tips on how to grow a podcast. From his most unforgettable interview down to which guest changed his life, Spencer's way of storytelling leaves an impact on anyone who’s on the fence about starting their show. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/357.

Tommie Powers, aka "Tommie Traffic," is an investor and digital advertising maestro with over 15 years of experience. He is also a highly sought-after trainer and speaker. Since 2007, he's spent and consulted on over $120M in digital advertising that has resulted in over $550M in revenue. In this episode, Tommie shares the changes in the past few years in the digital marketing landscape. Tommie and I unpacked the creative side of getting the attention and engaging the interest of your audience. He also gives examples of how to grab your audience's attention - especially on YouTube. In addition, he talks about the different kinds of YouTube ads and what ads you should use for your business. He also explains how to retarget your audience for conversion, how to start a video ad for your business, and much more. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/356.

Ticiano Sgarbi believes his moonshot is to become more understanding and spread understanding from a broader perspective. He tries to achieve his moonshot as he discovers his massively transformative purpose: dealing with emotions and languages in SEO and marketing.  As an SEO practitioner, Ticiano uses his multilingual ability in multilingual SEO as he founded Sgarbi Digital Marketing. This Marketing Speak episode approaches the universal language of intuition, synchronicity, tolerance, elegance, and harmony. So tune in to a powerful, beautiful, elegant, and meaningful conversation! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/355.

It's great to converse with my SEO industry friends, Ross Dunn and John Carcutt. Talking about the latest news on SEO inspires me to expand my knowledge as an expert in the field. In this episode of The SEO 101 Podcast, I described my journey into SEO - how everything started. I also shared excellent tips on future-proofing a business, basic SEO practices, creating remarkable content, link building, digital PR, artificial intelligence for SEO, and more. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/354.

How do I attract the audience? How do I make them trust and buy from me? These are the questions that are plaguing a lot of business owners. And the answer to that is MARKETING! But how do you make your marketing strategy work? Today's guest, Tim Reid, is a marketing expert who believes that giving valuable and helpful content will yield an unimaginable return to your business. Tim is Australia's most practical business marketing keynote speaker, traveling the world showing business owners, marketers and their employees how to embrace the modern world of marketing by gaining success and increasing profits without spending a fortune. He's also an engaging and entertaining emcee, having emceed the Telstra Business Awards around Australia, and is the emcee for the annual Australian Podcast Awards. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/353.

According to Kevin Indig, there's a big difference between theoretical robustness and practical application among all the algorithms that Google potentially uses. But in the end, it's all about the result. Kevin leads SEO at Shopify. He's also the Growth Memo newsletter creator and the Tech Bound podcast host. In this Marketing Speak episode, Kevin and I discuss the importance of experts sharing their knowledge, research, and data to advance the practice of SEO. So tune in and geek out on this value-packed conversation! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/352.

Today's guest transitioned from being a productivity expert to being a joint venture expert. He used the traction he got as a productivity expert and his IT and systems background to systematize the JV process from relationship building to booking to executing the promotions. He then made it his mission to empower people to build amazing relationships that lead to large impact, dependable revenue and an amazing quality of life through Joint Ventures. Charles Byrd is a human lead magnet, super-connector, frictionless system ms expert, and world-renowned expert on Joint Venture (JV) partnerships. He's the author of the Amazon bestseller, Internet Marketing Secrets. He has been featured in Forbes, ABC News, SiriusXM, and the National Speakers Association. He was also a past guest on my other podcast, Get Yourself Optimized, where we geeked out on Evernote (episode 186). Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/351.

My guest for today has been in the business for decades. Through his experience and knowledge, he was able to put up several companies in different industries. Unfortunately, some of these businesses failed, but these failures and obstacles made him more resilient as an entrepreneur. Kevin Lee co-founded Didit, a leading digital-first marketing firm in 1996. He also founded GivingForward.org, a cause marketing nonprofit focused on generating revenue for other nonprofits. Previously to Giving Forward, Kevin founded We-Care, a cause marketing platform that generated over $8 million for nonprofits, becoming the "inspiration" for Amazon SMILE ($350 million in donations). Kevin is also the CEO of the eMarketing Association. In addition, he invents marketing technology solutions for Didit clients, has written four books, spoken at more than 500 events, and published 700+ articles on marketing. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/350.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is an important part of marketing your business. This process will allow your site to increase visibility when people search for products or services related to your business in search engines. However, many business owners are still confused about what SEO is and what it does. It was amazing to be on David Newman's Do It! Marketing Podcast and share my knowledge on SEO. In this episode, I gave a crash course on better SEO practices and where it should be applied. I also shared how I structured my business and service offerings to tailor toward clients of different sizes, budgets, and needs. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/4-A.

Today, I am joined with usability consultant Steve Krug. Steve is the author of Don't Make Me Think, the most recommended book for anyone who wants to learn about user experience (UX), and Rocket Surgery Made Easy, a usability testing handbook. His books were based on the 25+ years he spent as a usability consultant for various clients like Apple, Bloomberg.com, Lexus.com, NPR, and the International Monetary Fund. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/349. 

Joining me on today's show is Lee Benson, the founder and CEO of Execute to Win, or ETW. He'll be sharing his MIND Methodology. MIND is an acronym that stands for Most Important Number and Drivers. It's a simple, sustainable system that improves business results through better alignment, decision-making, and accountability. And you're going to learn all about it! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/347.